Topic: Rugby

Direction Tony Bohan · James Davis · Tom Maguire

Synopsis Queering the Pitch (2007) delves into the unique dynamics of a rugby team that defies traditional norms. This compelling documentary explores the world of the Emerald Warriors, a team that stands out as Ireland's sole openly gay rugby squad. The...

Direction John Godber

Cast Gary Olsen · Richard Ridings · Samantha Womack · Tony Slattery

Synopsis Up and Under (1998) follows the story of a legendary amateur rugby league team, The Cobblers Arms, who have dominated the local scene for a decade. A former professional, Arthur, makes a bold wager with the team's boss, claiming he...

Direction Sergio Martino

Cast Edwige Fenech · Lino Banfi · Gianni Cavina · Maurizio Tocchi

Synopsis Creampuffs (1981) follows the escapades of Edwige Fenech and Lino Banfi in this Italian sex-comedy directed by Sergio Martino. The story revolves around Mariana, portrayed by Fenech, and Domenico, played by Banfi, who find themselves in a precarious situation as...

Direction Éric Hannezo · Matthieu Vollaire

Direction Antonello Grimaldi

Cast Isa Barzizza · Claudio Bisio · Renato Carpentieri · Fabio De Luigi

Direction Uta Beria

Cast Sandro Kalandadze · Viktor Barbakadze · Tedo Bekhauri · Lexo Gugava

Synopsis Negative Numbers (2019) follows the transformative journey within a juvenile detention facility in Tbilisi, where two former professional rugby players embark on a mission to make a difference. They introduce rugby to the young offenders, aiming to instill discipline, teamwork,...

Direction Delphine Gleize

Cast Vincent Etcheto

Direction Marianela Vega

Cast Bladimir Bolívar · María Luisa Huerta · Pedro Cárdenas · Manuel Benavides

Direction Tokihiro Sasaki

Synopsis Try Knights (TV Series) (2019) follows Haruma Riku as he starts high school feeling aimless about his future. One day, he notices a student on the school's athletic field displaying extraordinary, untamed movements. This student, Kariya Akira, excels in rugby,...

Direction Daniel Rosenfeld

Cast Eduardo Rossi

Synopsis The Chimera of Heroes (2003) delves into the life of Eduardo Rossi, a former rugby player who has taken it upon himself to sponsor an indigenous rugby team. Through this initiative, Rossi aims to provide these individuals with a pathway...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Donald Houston · Meredith Edwards · Moira Lister · Alec Guinness

Synopsis A Run for Your Money (1949) is a comedic tale that follows two Welsh miners, Twm and Dai Jones, who secure a victory in a contest and embark on a journey to London to witness the thrilling England-Wales Rugby match....

Direction Philippe Guillard

Cast Saabo Balde · Olivia Bonamy · Sacko Camara · Iñaki Lartigue

Direction Beno Obano

Cast Biyi Alo · Ellis Genge · Maro Itoje · Beno Obano

Synopsis Everybody's Game (2020) is a compelling and intimate documentary helmed by British-Nigerian rugby star Beno Obano. This film offers an unprecedented look into the rigorous and demanding world of professional rugby, providing viewers with a unique and personal perspective on...

Direction Mika Ronkainen

Cast Matti Keränen · Mikko Koljonen · Eero Auer

Synopsis Freetime Machos (2009) follows the journey of Matti and Mikko, who are part of Finland's least successful amateur rugby squad. Burdened by excessive work and household duties, these two individuals yearn for an outlet to embrace their masculinity and connect...

Direction John Hefin

Cast Windsor Davies · Hugh Griffith · Dewi Morris · Sion Probert

Synopsis Grand Slam (1978) follows a lively ensemble of Welsh rugby enthusiasts as they journey to the vibrant city of Paris for the climactic match of the season. The film captures the spirit of camaraderie, excitement, and the unyielding passion for...

Direction S.S. Rajamouli

Cast Nitin · Genelia D'Souza · Shashank Shekhar · Rajeev Kanakala

Synopsis Sye (2004) follows a group of determined college students who band together to form a formidable rugby team. Their mission? To challenge a notorious and aggressive gang of thugs in a high-stakes match. The outcome of this intense competition will...

Direction Ian Darling

Synopsis The Final Quarter (2019) delves into the tumultuous final years of Australian Rules footballer Adam Goodes' career, as seen through the lens of documentary filmmaker Ian Darling. The film meticulously explores the controversies and public scrutiny that surrounded Goodes during...

Direction Manuel Herrero

Cast Toni Nadal · Rafa Nadal

Direction Hiroshi Shimizu

Cast Mitsugu Fujii · Haruo Takeda · Yoshiko Tsubouchi · Sumiko Mizukubo

Synopsis The Boss's Son at College (1933) follows the journey of Fuji, affectionately known as Waka-danna (Young Master), who is the standout athlete on his university's rugby team. As the offspring of a prosperous soy sauce producer, Fuji revels in the...

Direction Irina Gobozashvili

Cast Vladimir Sychyov · Aleksei Shevchenkov · Elena Biryukova · Olga Khokhlova

Synopsis Nachat snachala (2022) follows the journey of a former head coach of the Russian national rugby team who finds himself back in his hometown. He must start anew, taking on the role of a simple physical education teacher and assembling...