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Iranian women tackle rugby
All-female team challenges the image of rugby being a hard man's game.
Last Modified: 08 Nov 2009 17:53


In Iran, women are not allowed to enter stadiums to watch football.

But they can play rugby.

The all-female national team has shown that the ability to ruck and maul is not being hampered by Islamic dress or traditions.

Nazanine Moshiri reports from the capital, Tehran.
Source:
Al Jazeera
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