Why is a rugby stand called a stand when really we sit down????

Question

Why is a rugby stand called a stand when really we sit down????

Answer 1

Well, it is a free standing object and it overlooks the ground and if you've ever been to a game you basically stand for the whole game, no sitting down at all. Especially when there are drunk Kiwis around throwing beer into the air, it's the best:)

Peace

-Go Wallabies!

Answer 2

Year's ago must of the pavilions had no seat's and people had to stand, and that's were the name comes from. Now a days almost every pavilion has seats but people stil call it stands.

Answer 3

well when the game is interesting we stand n if its a dry game u are sitting.. i guess thats why its called a stand !!

Answer 4

At the sporting venue people stand on terraces & sit in the stands - a bit live driving on the parkway and parking on the driveway. It's not supposed to make sense.

Answer 5

we are meant to stand and cheer our teams... not sit down.

Answer 6

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