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by goose81
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8583
Views: 269876

Re: Israel declares state of war

When you see these Arab apes kidnapping women and screaming Allah Uh Akbar, or whatever shite they scream. The world hope is not only Israel invades but literally wipes Palestine off the face of the earth I pray they will use their nuclear weapons and literally wipe every Palestine off the face of t...
by goose81
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8583
Views: 269876

Re: Israel declares state of war

One down - no more please
by goose81
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT
Replies: 966
Views: 19288

Re: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT

Do Gaelic football skills translate to union Irish posters ? That was some flick kick. If you play Gaelic football as a kid you would have natural skills that would translate re kicking, fielding balls, catching and passing. Hand eye and overall observation would be good aswell, Gaelic is a 360 deg...
by goose81
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT
Replies: 966
Views: 19288

Re: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT

Yet again.. We don't turn up to when it counts. So much for not going out on a whimper. I think this team has reached it's potential with toonie. By Toonie do you mean Townsend? I think he has them over performing given the players at his disposal tbh Yea. The key difference is Ireland forwards tak...
by goose81
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT
Replies: 966
Views: 19288

Re: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT

Floppykid wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:19 pm Worried about Scottish rugby tbh,
Only now?

Majority of the team aren't even Scottish
by goose81
Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT
Replies: 966
Views: 19288

Re: RWC Rd. 4 - Ireland v Scotland. Sat Oct 7th, KO 8pm GMT

ruggers85 wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:14 pm Yet again.. We don't turn up to when it counts. So much for not going out on a whimper.

I think this team has reached it's potential with toonie.
By Toonie do you mean Townsend?

I think he has them over performing given the players at his disposal tbh
by goose81
Tue Oct 03, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 145591
Views: 7841149

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Getting that stone carpet resin stuff poured today, actually fairly curious to see how that whole process works, I haven't seen it done before. As an aside, @cammy or someone familiar with SDCC, I had to get my driveway widened as part of the planning permission to do my renovation works, did that,...
by goose81
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 145591
Views: 7841149

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Getting that stone carpet resin stuff poured today, actually fairly curious to see how that whole process works, I haven't seen it done before. As an aside, @cammy or someone familiar with SDCC, I had to get my driveway widened as part of the planning permission to do my renovation works, did that,...
by goose81
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 145591
Views: 7841149

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Getting that stone carpet resin stuff poured today, actually fairly curious to see how that whole process works, I haven't seen it done before. As an aside, @cammy or someone familiar with SDCC, I had to get my driveway widened as part of the planning permission to do my renovation works, did that,...
by goose81
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Foster: 'Ire V SA was crap, ABs V Italy was proper rugby'
Replies: 244
Views: 6611

Re: Foster: 'Ire V SA was crap, ABs V Italy was proper rugby'

He's not wrong. Ireland-SA was average for the neutral and appalling for the casual fan. 27min of ball in play is risible. Go watch 7’s n00b this game requires a brain He's not wrong!! rugby isn't fun to watch anymore. I barely even get exited by any game. A scrum is a way to restart a game it was ...
by goose81
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Italy out.
Replies: 125
Views: 3690

Re: Italy out.

If you want Italy out, you can’t replace them with Georgia, you just replace the issue with another team. How about a more American format (but with promotion) with divisions? Div 1 England France Ireland Scotland Wales Div 2 Italy Georgia Romania Portugal Yes you’d still get cûnting when a div2 mo...
by goose81
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284204

Re: Fiji Supporters Club 2023

I thought the idea of hiring Eddie was that after this WC he step away from managing the team and take up Australia director of rugby role? If the situation is as f**ked as it sounds is someone like him who doesn't give a shit and will tell it like it is exactly the type of person you want in that r...
by goose81
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

My understanding was that they didn’t have ownership of all the houses there at the time of design and/or construction, so couldn’t proceed with the full plan, but the flexibility to expand was designed in. It’s 13 years old now, it’s time to grow up. One of the main opponents now has more pressing...
by goose81
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284204

Re: Wallabies 2023

Not knowing much about rugby league, the players that rugby Australia seem to go after are all backs.

Is there any positions in rugby league comparible to positions within the pack?
by goose81
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1067
Views: 16787

Re: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C

These Aus players are so average, it's like a flashback to watching late-2000s England, although I struggle to remember Harry Ellis and Andy Goode giving a worse halfback performance than McDermott and Donaldson today Are they though? Bring back in Skelton and I think they have a good team, packed ...
by goose81
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1067
Views: 16787

Re: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C

This is terrible for world rugby but the team fearing this defeat most will be the AB's. They need a strong AUS in super rugby. Hopefully Aus get back to the top soon. Well played Wales I was thinking the same. This is bad for NZ also. Has to be so bad, Aus and NZ at this stage need to come togethe...
by goose81
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1067
Views: 16787

Re: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C

Da iawn diolch wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:51 pm
TokenSarriesFan wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:48 pm Take a bow Wales that was comprehensive.
No no. The Oirish "neutrals" were right.

This is a terrible Welsh side.
It is a terrible Welsh side, Aus have way better players than you
by goose81
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1067
Views: 16787

Re: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C

This is terrible for world rugby but the team fearing this defeat most will be the AB's. They need a strong AUS in super rugby. Hopefully Aus get back to the top soon.

Well played Wales
by goose81
Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

bw245 wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:46 pm Anyone else think Bealham is ahead of Furlong now? I mean both are very good but Bealham looks like he has more energy or something. Furlong constantly looks wrecked 😂 don’t blame him.

Eh, no
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Floppykid wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:39 pm Give Aki a break and Stu a chance against Scotland?
At least have Aki on the bench?
Agree, he's first choice now and we have to give him a break
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

iarmhiman wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:31 pm
goose81 wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:29 pm
iarmhiman wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:27 pm

You lose a lot though. Sa are dangerous out wide with Libbok
I haven't watched much of pollard lately but is he not utter shite apart from goal kicking.

At least Libbok can get a backline going
That's exactly what I'm saying. They're reverting to 10 man rugby
Then let them
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I've no doubt I said Cathal Forde was a better form 12 for Connacht than Bundee but Christ above the latter is playing the best rugby of his life. The Boks just could not deal with him he was breaking the gainline and sucking in 2 or 3 defenders every time. The power of the running from midfield wa...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

iarmhiman wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:27 pm
mdaclarke wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:26 pm Gives a perfect excuse to drop Libbok for Pollard
You lose a lot though. Sa are dangerous out wide with Libbok
I haven't watched much of pollard lately but is he not utter shite apart from goal kicking.

At least Libbok can get a backline going
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

Esteemed Irish bored hero, Duff Paddy, has Ireland 50/50 in a potential NZ 1/4 final. Would have preferred France. We could still lose to Scotland! But honestly I think knock out games all bets are off, NZ are still a good enough team to knock Ireland over if we face them. Easily. They’re a group o...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Floppykid wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:23 pm Goose, relax.
:thumbup:
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

Nche who stood on VDFs hand. Not sure if accidental but doesn't look great. I didn't see that but I posted in the match thread that Aki screamed at the ref twice early in second half that they broke VDF hand on purpose and VDF said back to him to him say nothing. If he did he should get f**king boo...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Winnie wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:14 pm
Diabhal wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:04 pm I've no doubt I said Cathal Forde was a better form 12 for Connacht than Bundee but Christ above the latter is playing the best rugby of his life.
Playing out of his skin
Been our MOTM in every game
Cathal forde, there is a blast from the past
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bin O’Keefe and that last maul.
Replies: 392
Views: 9120

Re: Bin O’Keefe and that last maul.

Springer wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:10 pm Referee was fine. Boks only have themselves to blame by not having a kicker otherwise this result is different.
And what if Ireland have a hooker that doesn't miss? Which they will do
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

That SA pack are beasts, if we meet them again they will be prepared and cause us untold damage. If we met in the final I would nearly match their bench
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

alliswell wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:04 pm
AwayFromHome wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:50 pm
Duff Paddy wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:44 pm

He brings the power and Christ did we need it
He brought leadership too
He called a lot of lineouts on himself and won them too. He definitely secured his place in the 23 anyway.
He's nailed on in the 23 man, he is such a good impact player
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

HighKingLeinster wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:01 pm Goose on the turps again
Isn't everyone. Your still an utter wit kant I see, no change either way
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Calm down you prod :lol: He's a good bench player Really? After tonight you come out with that sort of shit Have a word with yourself ffs He never rated Ferris back in the day either, an absolute spoofer from Leinster. You love that farmer boy, you have a good memory il give you that you hick Go an...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

# If Faz has any balls/kop Hendy is starting #4 and Captain Calm down you prod :lol: He's a good bench player Really? After tonight you come out with that sort of shit Have a word with yourself ffs Do I need to tell you I'm joking when I post that? Man ffs Jesus , I can't believe you thought I wasn...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Bogbunny wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:53 pm
goose81 wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:51 pm Henderson is a great player
#

If Faz has any balls/kop

Hendy is starting #4 and Captain
Calm down you wild prod :lol:

He's a good bench player
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Henderson is a great player Didn t want to mention it in case we got the usual Ulster glasses bashing but he was outstanding when he came on He brings the power and Christ did we need it He brought leadership too Mate he's a stoner without being stoned,he's a great player but he brings fudge all lea...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Ferris post retirement is so much smaller than I thought he was, heaslip is bigger than him on TV Go Ireland Ferris is still an absolute brute. Oh I know, and looking at his Instagram he keeps himself in serious shape. I was just surprised as heaslip always seemed a slight guy who packed his frame ...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

The physicality was too much. On another day SA do win with a fly half like Ford or Sexton behind them. Tragedy to have a pack that powerful and leave 15/16 pts on the table. Make no mistake though.. France vs SA will be just as brutal and France are also going to have to work out how to deal with ...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525296
Views: 28507458

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Ferris post retirement is so much smaller than I thought he was, heaslip is bigger than him on TV

Go Ireland
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

Did anyone hear Bundee Aki screaming twice at the ref that a SA player had broken josh Van Der flyers fingers on purpose? This was at the start of the second half so after they were dislocated, JVF just says to him Bundee stop it's grand It was clear as day on the ref mic Van der flier got his pena...
by goose81
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks
Replies: 2301
Views: 40780

Re: RWCR3 Ireland vs Springboks

Watching the ITV post-game analysis. BOD says current ABs are shit and Ireland have nothing to wirry about. Seem to recall certain NZ pundits saying the same thing about the French in 2007 :lol: I wouldn't be surprised if we met NZ and lost, there is never a bad NZ team ever. Even with the shittest...