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by WoodlandsRFC
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284600

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Toole deserves a shot. Might be great. Might be Rod Davies Mk. 2. The Wales games seem as good a time as any. Hes worth 5-15 points a game. These aren't mugs he's running around either. His defence seems better this year too. If kellaway and Nawaqanitawase are the other members of the back three, t...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies
Replies: 39
Views: 570

Re: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies

towny wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:54 pm
WoodlandsRFC wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:18 pm
towny wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:35 am

Please give me a link.
Easy money if you wanted to whack a thousand on it
What’s going on?
Has the Highlanders team bus gone over a cliff?
For the purposes of the Zoo and maintaining a decent crowd each week, it's our year, refs f**ked us.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands
Replies: 10
Views: 346

Re: Kovana - Samoan Rugby

Wouldn't mind Fiji, but I'm not on Facebook at the moment sadly, but if any contacts in the Islands, that'd be great. Youre fairly big right? In Fiji he would be smaller than the halfbacks :P Easy, I reckon I'd have Lomani for size :lol: @UNCLEFB, na they hit the nail on the head, I work for the wo...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v MP
Replies: 22
Views: 193

Re: Force v MP

Auckman wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:56 pm They have looked better this year. More composed.
Yep, UncleFB was always confident they had the squad to be a Super quality team, just not the coaching, this confirms it. Thino this is the most competitive start to a season I've ever seen, wouldn't have picked the Canes to be unbeaten.
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands
Replies: 10
Views: 346

Re: Kovana - Samoan Rugby

Wouldn't mind Fiji, but I'm not on Facebook at the moment sadly, but if any contacts in the Islands, that'd be great.
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v MP
Replies: 22
Views: 193

Re: Force v MP

Auckman wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:47 pm Well it was a cripple fight but deserved win to MP who were slightly less shit than the Force. Big confidence booster for them. Umaga’s influence in that line speed on D.

MP 22-14 FOR - FT
There it is, two wins, and early in the season, I'd be stoked as a MP fan.
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Razor's first press conference
Replies: 225
Views: 22936

Re: Razor's first press conference

I agree , are the crowds hugely impacted because of the lost of these players ? I’ve never noticed a direct correlation myself . Don't necessarily disagree, the All Blacks haven't exactly elevated their super stars above their super teams. More sabbaticals which extend to fringe ABs if we know they...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v MP
Replies: 22
Views: 193

Re: Force v MP

Must be such a relief to MP that there are other teams like the force who cough it up in the opposition 22 more than them So what is preferred, Crusaders at the bottom of the table, or a Moana Pasifika with 2 wins? Quite remarkable that both are about to happen Pretty stoked, MP have looked the rea...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67794

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

That was a while ago. I would have thought his NSW record would be more relevant. Hes currently getting lee way due to injuries but it'll be interesting to see how long that lasts if things don't change. Give him a break. Warren Gatland lost all his games coming back to NZ, and he's a far more deco...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67794

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Stitched up by the draw somewhat as well. Not the easiest of starts. Nothing that will stop you being able to get into the playoffs though. Yeah no home game til R4 is pretty rough. I don't like Super Round being in R2 for that reason. :thumbup: Tbf, all teams are at a disadvantage during super rou...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v MP
Replies: 22
Views: 193

Re: Force v MP

Auckman wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:33 pm Must be such a relief to MP that there are other teams like the force who cough it up in the opposition 22 more than them
So what is preferred, Crusaders at the bottom of the table, or a Moana Pasifika with 2 wins?
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v MP
Replies: 22
Views: 193

Re: Force v MP

Such a loyal bunch the force fans. Sounds like a club match at times. Thought there was no attempt to go for the ball there for the MP player It's a shame, the crowds they'd pull during the Nick Cummins days were great. It's good to see there is a faithful, but I'd love to see the results to back i...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2555

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

H2H? 1. Numia vs Newell 2. Aumua vs Bell 3. Lomax vs Bower 4. Tucker vs Strange 5. Walker-Leawere vs Gallagher 6. Flanders vs Gardiner 7. Lakai vs Christie - Even 8. Iose vs Grace 9. Roigard vs Heinz 10. Cameron vs Hohepa 11. Naholo vs Springer - even 12. Higgins vs Havili 13. Proctor vs Aumua 14. ...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v MP
Replies: 22
Views: 193

Re: Force v MP

Such a loyal bunch the force fans. Sounds like a club match at times. Thought there was no attempt to go for the ball there for the MP player It's a shame, the crowds they'd pull during the Nick Cummins days were great. It's good to see there is a faithful, but I'd love to see the results to back i...
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies
Replies: 39
Views: 570

Re: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies

towny wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:35 am
JPNZ wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:07 pm Odds update: Highlanders $2.20 v Brumbies $1.72
Please give me a link.
Easy money if you wanted to whack a thousand on it
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands
Replies: 10
Views: 346

Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands

Keen to play a season of rugby in the Pacific Islands, I'm wondering how I'd go about that, as a kiwi, I understand Kovana is Samoan based, but if any Pacific Island posters could help me out in making this happen, that'd be great.
by WoodlandsRFC
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies
Replies: 39
Views: 570

Re: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies

Good chance for Brumbies to win this one away from home, that's a pretty average Highlanders forward pack, considering injuries etc.

Stoked to see Jack Taylor get a start, personally believe he has a higher ceiling than Henry Bell.
by WoodlandsRFC
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2555

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

:( You can look gloatingly across at me shivering in the south stand. Best stand to be in with a cold southerly blowing though. Saw a few videos shared on socials from the breakdown, JK stating if the Crusaders go 0-6 (3 derbies coming up) the season will be over. I think he should do some research...
by WoodlandsRFC
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9664

Re: Super Rugby 2024

For decades now, the AB's have had almost a production line of world class #10s. Fox, Mehrtens, Spencer, Carter, Barrett Of the current Crop at Super Rugby Level, we have Cameron, Perofeta, D-Mac, MIllar, Faleafaga, Godfrey, Love, Morgan, and a few others. A lot of great players, but not a Carter a...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread
Replies: 160
Views: 1875

Re: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread

Nice to hear. I played Club Rugby with him, so have a soft spot. Reds wouldn’t have won without him imo. Ravai is a beast, when he came on last week he almost won the game single-handedly. But of course they are both imports, unfortunately. He pretty much lost the Reds that game last week, he was g...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9664

Re: Super Rugby 2024

The largest winning margin for round three was 10, bodes well in terms of competitiveness, has there ever been a closer round in Super history?
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2886

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

Fully deserved win to the Canes. Blues did ok not to drop their bundle with that 6-2 rubbish bench. I was going to compliment Perofeta on a very good game but that miss at the end to deny the bonus downgrades my compliment to just good game. 8) Unlucky too, Sullivan and Lam were both looking great ...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread
Replies: 160
Views: 1875

Re: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread

Peni Ravai, an absolute unit. Built like a bodybuilder, kinda similar physique to Joe Marler. Judging by the few minutes he played, he would bench press Joe Marler. He was rubbish after 20mins last week Yep, absolutely gassed, seemingly immediately, then spent the rest of the game a few seconds beh...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moana P v. Rebels
Replies: 34
Views: 507

Re: Moana P v. Rebels

Could be wrong, but was this not because the game had to be moved from Albany at short notice because of the state of the pitch?
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NSW v. Highlanders
Replies: 60
Views: 870

Re: NSW v. Highlanders

Good win by the Landers, will the crowds back up for the Waratahs after that result?
by WoodlandsRFC
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2886

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

9 changes to the Blues starting line up What is it with kiwi coaches and their obsession with selecting players out of position????? Plummer isn't an inside centres bum ,I feel sorry for Corey Evans and Grindlay -they're both players with a big upside potential . Suafoa is a damned good 6 but only ...
by WoodlandsRFC
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2886

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

Right call on Iose above. Higgins gets to start ahead of PUG which is a solid indication of just how good he is. I'm surprised he's stuck around as long as he has, he's on the wrong side of 25, played for the AB's, and yet barely features at this level, even though he's more than capable. Wouldn't ...
by WoodlandsRFC
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL SR'24 Cpt Hurricane Canes vs Reds Thread, Sun 3 March (SUPER ROUND)
Replies: 150
Views: 8157

Re: OFFICIAL SR'24 Cpt Hurricane Canes vs Reds Thread, Sun 3 March (SUPER ROUND)

Decided to dwell a pause of two marching paces prior to bursting in to print. First and foremost, a cracker of a game. The score line belies the impact that defence had on this match. Both sides had to work hard to get the ball over the line. Bindi said it was a shame that one side had to win. Yeah...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread
Replies: 122
Views: 6713

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread

Tussock wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:14 am Enjoyable match between Moans & Fijian Drua..

Now for the main event!!
Yeah, was bloody entertaining, the crowd on both side were really getting stuck in.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9664

Re: Super Rugby 2024

Press has given up on this event. RA have to have some blame here. I was there and I reckon 6-8k Not sure they will better that today unless the local Pacific community really turn up. It was just under 11k according to Twitter. Looked more like 11-12K for me. Not huge by any means, but it was the ...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR2024 Round 1: Blues vs Drua
Replies: 37
Views: 829

Re: SR2024 Round 1: Blues vs Drua

Auckman wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:21 am Btw more games for the north! I can’t believe no matches have been played there since 2011. Northland should’ve seceded by now over that insult!
Next Super team should be North Harbour / Northland based.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pie Makers of Auckland
Replies: 134
Views: 10390

Re: Pie Makers of Auckland

Chicken (or turkey), ham and leek. Secret ingredient - ginger. I'm working on a Chinese style BBQ pork pie. I need some veg because the first effort was too dense with meat. I have an idea though and then I will have the two best pies. Why? Seriously why? We have BBQ pork buns, just eat them. No ne...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pie Makers of Auckland
Replies: 134
Views: 10390

Re: Pie Makers of Auckland

mr bungle wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:42 pm
Ted. wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:15 pm Fix Federation steak, jalapeno and cheese is excellent.
Fat Bastard did one of these for their pie of the month. So good they ran it two months straight. Would like it made a regular.
How often are you getting down there? Was trying to make it a weekly thing when I last lived down south.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pie Makers of Auckland
Replies: 134
Views: 10390

Re: Pie Makers of Auckland

MrJonno wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:56 pm Chicken (or turkey), ham and leek. Secret ingredient - ginger.

I'm working on a Chinese style BBQ pork pie. I need some veg because the first effort was too dense with meat. I have an idea though and then I will have the two best pies.
Leek goes good, it's an underrated vege.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 967

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb

Maniototo Man wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:49 am
Jtah wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:44 am Quality back field play from the Clan!
Not sure what was better - Withy's break or Fakatava's outrageous backhand pass.
Love to see the Southland lads going well.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 967

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb

Good win by Landers, tough match, feel for MP, had all the opportunities to put this one away but couldn't quite capitalise. Crowd looked animated. Some gutsy defence in there because those Moana Pasifika boys are big and go into contact fast. Better start for the Clan than last year. Can't see MP ...
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 967

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb

Good win by Landers, tough match, feel for MP, had all the opportunities to put this one away but couldn't quite capitalise. Crowd looked animated.
by WoodlandsRFC
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 967

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika - 7.05pm, Sat, 24 Feb

Maniototo Man wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:36 am
Jtah wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:34 am Nice touch for the values of our game, players helping each other with cramps!
Commentators suggesting gherkin juice as a cramp remedy. I'd rather have the cramps!!
Been bringing the pickle juice into my rotation recently, it's good stuff.
by WoodlandsRFC
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Rebels vs Brumbies - 7.35pm AEDT, Fri, 23 Feb
Replies: 96
Views: 2574

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Round 1 - Rebels vs Brumbies - 7.35pm AEDT, Fri, 23 Feb

So frustrating from the Rebs, simple fundamentals just go out the door everytime they get an opportunity to score some points… fuggin hell. Yep, it's frustrating, every single opportunity they've had, they've squandered immediately with a dumb offload, or no one turning up to the ruck, or a shit pa...