Movies and TvShows featuring "rugby-sport" theme.
In rugby, there is no ace striker, there is no number four batter, so who is the star of the team? The story begins at school entrance ceremony of Kanagawa High School where Kenji Gion, a small but gutsy go-getter joins the rugby club. He joins with his classmate, Iwashimizu, who has a complicated past and sub-captain Hachiouji, who always takes good care of his Club members. Lastly, there is Captain Sekizan, who has overwhelming powers but keeps his cards close to his chest. With such differences in both personality and physical performance, the team must learn to work and grow together so they can become the best.
The story is set in the future, not long after the present day. Hyper Sports, which use extreme gear as support items, have become popular hobby competitions among both children and adults. Hiyori Hayama is a high school singer who has nothing to do with Hyper Sports, but a certain incident sets the story in motion.
Forever Strong is a movie about a troubled young rugby player who, after landing himself in juvie, finds redemption and a new sense of purpose through the sport. Under the guidance of an experienced coach, he learns valuable life lessons and forms strong bonds with his teammates. The film explores themes of determination, redemption, and the power of mentorship.
This Sporting Life is a British drama film that follows the story of a coal miner named Frank Machin, who becomes a professional rugby player. The film explores themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. As Frank rises to fame on the rugby field, he struggles with his relationship with his landlady, his own self-destructive tendencies, and the pressures of being a sportsman. Set in northern England, the film offers a raw and honest portrayal of working-class life in the 1960s.
Sye is a sports drama movie about a college rugby team that faces challenges on and off the field in their journey to win the championship. Along the way, they confront issues such as gang violence and social obstacles.
This documentary follows the lives of wheelchair rugby players as they compete in the Paralympic Games. The film explores their personal stories, struggles, and triumphs, highlighting the fierce competition and camaraderie within the sport.
Mercenary is a drama film about a rugby player who becomes involved in dangerous situations as he tries to provide for his family. He faces challenges both on and off the field, including betrayal and personal sacrifice. The movie explores themes of loyalty, love, and the lengths a person will go to protect those they care about.
The Nomads is a drama movie following a group of nomadic rugby players as they travel from place to place, finding meaning and purpose in their sport and in the relationships they form with each other. As they face various challenges and obstacles, the team learns valuable life lessons and discovers their true selves.
The Brighton Miracle is a drama film that tells the incredible story of how the underdog Japan Rugby Team achieved an improbable victory against the formidable New Zealand All Blacks. Set during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the film highlights the passion, determination, and resilience of the Japanese players and their unlikely triumph that captivated the world. With a blend of suspense, emotion, and heartwarming moments, The Brighton Miracle is a must-watch for fans of sports and inspirational stories.
Set in 1901, this period epic follows Willem Morkel, a Boer family man whose wife and son are murdered during the Anglo-Boer War. Captured as a prisoner of war, Willem must survive incarceration in the notorious St. Helena concentration camp and defeat the ruthless Colonel Swannell, at his own game—Rugby
Samuel has spent the last few years in and out a juvenile detention center for the crimes theft, assault and drug dealing. Without a real family, he is placed in a rehabilitation program and under the supervision Vincenzo, a social worker undergoing a profound existential crisis: having lost wife in a car crash, Vincenzo is convinced work is pointless and he is frustrated by the performance the down and out rugby team that he coaches after work. When Vincenzo catches the boy in a scuffle, he becomes convinced that Samuel, despite never having played rugby, is the only hope for salvaging the team.
A group of misfits, led by a sports coach, come together to form a rugby team in Northern England. Against the odds, they train and compete, facing challenges and overcoming obstacles along the way.
Pacific Warriors is a sports documentary that explores the world of rugby in the Pacific Islands. It follows the journey of rugby players from Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga as they face challenges and triumphs in their professional sports careers.
Footy Legends is a movie about a group of friends who come together to form a rugby team, dealing with issues such as friendship, family relationships, and overcoming cultural differences. This heartwarming comedy-drama explores themes of teamwork, competition, and the importance of community.
"Scrum might technically refer to restarting a play in order to gain control of the ball, but it’s really about a group of guys packing close together in one place—in this case, gay rugby’s 7th Annual Bingham Cup in Sydney, with 1,000 participants from 15 countries. The documentary zeroes in on three determined gay athletes vying for a spot on the elite Sydney Convicts team: Aki, the Japanese outsider who worked tirelessly for two years so he could travel to Sydney; Brennan, a hunky Canadian jock who was built for contact sports but rejected by his former, straight teammates after they discovered he was gay; and Pearse, the Irish backpacker bullied in school, tired of being continually put down." - Brian Bromberger
The Ground We Won is a documentary that takes a close look at a small-town rugby team in New Zealand. The film explores the lives of the players, their dedication to rugby, and the impact it has on their personal lives. It also delves into the rural setting, showcasing the challenges faced by the community and the importance of rugby in their lives.
After six weeks of gruelling competition, England battle reigning champions Australia. The two teams are inseparable after eighty minutes. Deep into extra time, there are just two minutes left on the clock. England rumble to within 40 yards of the posts. The ball is sent spiralling back to Jonny Wilkinson, the golden boy of English rugby, in a split second he drop kicks for goal and a chance for sporting immortality. It is an astonishing story of pressure, expectation and courage, tracing the roots of success back to the professionalization of the game in the 90s and culminating in that glorious World Cup campaign of 2003 that turned Woodward’s poisoned chalice into a golden cup.
In an atmosphere between fiction and reality, a rugby game in the suburbs becomes the allegory of the daily struggle of an Italian family against the trials and tribulations of life.
The story of the Australian Rugby League's first visit to England.
Narrated by former rugby champion, Ian Roberts, Walk Like A Man traces the journey of two of the world's best gay rugby teams - reigning champions, San Francisco Fog and feisty upstarts, Sydney Convicts as they prepare to battle in the World Cup of gay rugby - the Bingham Cup. This ultimate prize is named for 9/11 hero, Mark Bingham, a passionate gay rugger and a passenger on Flight 93 who courageously stormed the cockpit and prevented the hijackers from turning their flight into a terrorist weapon. Character driven, emotionally charged and socially compelling; Walk Like A Man is a real life drama about real life issues punctuated with blood, sweat and queers!