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- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 51883
- Views: 3455239
Re: NZ Politics Thread
I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if'...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Do what exactly, I’m not seeing your point in relation to what I said I'm assuming Enz is saying if Coutts/SailGP didn't like those conditions they shouldn't have signed up for them. No. I was suggesting he could have investigated ways to herd the dolphins away from the course ( if allowed) Hmm... ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 51883
- Views: 3455239
Re: NZ Politics Thread
He’d be absolutely unbearably incapable. Finally, the considered, neutral and thoughtful hypothetical analysis we've been waiting for! You honestly think him capable ? If he had any sense he would get someone to cover . The guy simply isn’t nearly articulate enough . Simply repeats and repeats and ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 51883
- Views: 3455239
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Tehui wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:55 amGhost-Of-Nepia wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:41 amFinally, the considered, neutral and thoughtful hypothetical analysis we've been waiting for!
Leave him alone. Luxon lives in his head, rent and capital gains tax free.
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
The sad truth is few businesses in Lyttelton especially make money out of this . People are bused in in then bused out . A few hang around but bugger all . There’s a very good reason why the locals have rejected it . The bus company must do well out of it. I hope they're not taking advantage of the...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
You seem to be labouring under the delusion that sailing is a real sport or that I care. Let me disabuse you of that notion: it isn't and I don't. You may not care about the sailing itself but isn't bringing events like this to Christchurch, or any major town or city, a good thing? We're getting th...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Don't be silly, if anyone used some common sense or came up with a workable solution how would we be able to chop away at those tall poppies, much better to sit back and complain about someone trying to actually do something positive for the country...f u cking rich bastards, how dare they! I wonde...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Honestly, what an embarrassing complaint. 'Boo hoo, I had to postpone my silly little boat race because they wouldn't let me run over an endangered species." World's smallest violin. That “silly little boat race” has a global audience of over a billion people You seem to be labouring under the delu...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Honestly, what is wrong with scaring them off for a day or two? Hardly marine ecocide, would seem like a fairly minimal intervention to allow a bloody awesome event to take place. Actually looking for a solution seems like a good step , even if this isn't it. Don't be silly, if anyone used some com...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1466
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Lol. Guscott 30 tries in 65, Manu 18 in 60. For a lot of his career guscott was scoring 3 in 5. His record stands up against pretty much any centre in any era. Manu not so much. From my memory him and Carling were kind of underutilized playing outsid e Rob Andrew who wasn't the most creative fly ha...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1466
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Lol. Guscott 30 tries in 65, Manu 18 in 60. For a lot of his career guscott was scoring 3 in 5. His record stands up against pretty much any centre in any era. Manu not so much. From my memory him and Carling were kind of underutilized playing outside Rob Andrew who wasn't the most creative fly hal...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
There are 15,000 Hector dolphins and the revenue is earned on a per capita basis. So if one was killed the Christchurch economy would only make $14,999,000. Now who's going to stump up with that lost revenue for the Garden City hey? :frown: Yup, and the small sub species of the Hector, (the Maui) t...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1466
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Lol. Guscott 30 tries in 65, Manu 18 in 60. For a lot of his career guscott was scoring 3 in 5. His record stands up against pretty much any centre in any era. Manu not so much. From my memory him and Carling were kind of underutilized playing outside Rob Andrew who wasn't the most creative fly hal...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
I get both sides of the discussion here. Whilst I think it is absolutely pathetic imposing such draconian rules on such an event and cancelling the entire days racing on Saturday because one single fu c king dolphin was spotted on the course was ridiculous and must make us a laughing stock around t...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 1466
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
The answer clearly depends on who beat the All Blacks the most. Guscott - 1993: Eng x1, Lions x1 Tuilagi - 2012: Eng x1, 2019: Eng x1 It’s a draw. However, the quality of Tuilagi’s performances in those wins puts him well clear of Guscott. In RWC 1995 in the semifinal loss to NZ Jonah Lomu gets all...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10943
- Views: 898104
Re: Anthony Joshua
Fixed? How was him putting former NBA player Nate Robinson to sleep, a fix? https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-29-2020/5OS7oZ.gif Looks like that guy took a dive just like Liston went down to a phantom punch in Ali vs Liston II. The funniest boxing commendatory I ever heard was that fight. Snoop Dog w...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10943
- Views: 898104
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10943
- Views: 898104
Re: Anthony Joshua
No chance. The roids have helped slap some muscle on of course. He’s a slightly above average height skinny boy without gear and paying for PTs From images I've seen I would have picked he was a middleweight/super middleweight or light heavyweight at most. Yeah, I’d agree. In that region See edit a...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10943
- Views: 898104
Re: Anthony Joshua
We may not all agree on wars, politics, religion, relationships etc, but... we ALL want Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul the fudge out real fast. :nod: Out of interest what is Jake Paul's natural weight? Is he a legit heavyweight? I wouldn't have a clue. I've seen all the social media hype/talk/headli...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10943
- Views: 898104
Re: Anthony Joshua
Fury, Joshua, Usuk...blah blah blah im looking forward to Tyson vs Jake Paul in July 😂 We may not all agree on wars, politics, religion, relationships etc, but... we ALL want Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul the fudge out real fast. :nod: Out of interest what is Jake Paul's natural weight? Is he a leg...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10943
- Views: 898104
Re: Anthony Joshua
We may not all agree on wars, politics, religion, relationships etc, but... we ALL want Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul the fudge out real fast. Considering every Jake Paul 'fight' has been fixed, are you confident that's going to happen? Fixed? How was him putting former NBA player Nate Robinson to ...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
I get both sides of the discussion here. Whilst I think it is absolutely pathetic imposing such draconian rules on such an event and cancelling the entire days racing on Saturday because one single fu c king dolphin was spotted on the course was ridiculous and must make us a laughing stock around t...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
I get both sides of the discussion here. Whilst I think it is absolutely pathetic imposing such draconian rules on such an event and cancelling the entire days racing on Saturday because one single fu c king dolphin was spotted on the course was ridiculous and must make us a laughing stock around t...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
So talk us through the consequences here. The dolphins make a whole lot of kiwis a living - last I heard around $15m annually. Coutts makes a whole lot of money from some racing that probably brings $1m to the local economy. And how is having this particular race in Lyttelton Harbour going to effec...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
I get both sides of the discussion here. Whilst I think it is absolutely pathetic imposing such draconian rules on such an event and cancelling the entire days racing on Saturday because one single fu c king dolphin was spotted on the course was ridiculous and must make us a laughing stock around th...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53170
- Views: 2310030
Re: War in Ukraine...
My flabber is ghasted at the whataboutery. I'm glad now I resisted the temptation to post some My Lai piccies, suitably spoilered of course. Would never have happened - I've forgotten how to use the spoiler function. With the passing of Shane McGowan late last year I've been on a Pogues listening b...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 51883
- Views: 3455239
Re: NZ Politics Thread
And surprise, surprise Luxon & Peters have weighted in with predictable comments on the SailGP in Lyttleton. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350223648/nz-politics-live-luxon-says-way-too-much-red-tape-cancelled-sail-gp-races It appears, and yes I know there's a separate thread on it, that the rules...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 51883
- Views: 3455239
Re: NZ Politics Thread
And surprise, surprise Luxon & Peters have weighted in with predictable comments on the SailGP in Lyttleton. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350223648/nz-politics-live-luxon-says-way-too-much-red-tape-cancelled-sail-gp-races It appears, and yes I know there's a separate thread on it, that the rules...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 51883
- Views: 3455239
Re: NZ Politics Thread
After six years in power, ruling it out in their first term, deciding against it in their second term despite having an outright majority. Now Chippy reckons we need a CGT. Great to see they are full of new and fresh ideas in opposition.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
It wasn’t so bad……. World record crowd at the sailing event…… NZ won the final……… With that win they are now ahead in the whole comp…… The Aussies knocked themselves out……. And We still have Hectors Dolphins……win win win win and win. So was it an abbreviated series? They raced three fleet races and...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 78
- Views: 1610
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
I was there. The Saders look listless and are not well served by a professional hooker who cannot throw darts. Havili should not go close to another All Black test in a very long time, while I'm not convinced Penney is anything more than yet another in a long line of favourite sons given the coachi...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
That was the deal when they arranged the use of the harbour. Which is why they won't be back. Christchurch's loss. Great - everyone's happy. Why did we do this thread then? I thought celebrating the wonderful SailGP in Lyttelton harbour would be a boost for Cantabrians and something to take their m...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Poor little Wussell, couldn't get his own way. fudge him and his toy boats. And the tens of thousands of fans who turned out to watch the racing and went home without seeing a single minute of racing due to the poor little dolphins? Fudge them too I guess hey Enz? That was the deal when they arrang...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
So Christchurch loses a marquee event due to the fun policewoman who features at about the two minute mark. Fitting that it goes to Christchurch's historic rival, the City of Sails, Auckland next year.
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- Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
And the tens of thousands of fans who turned out to watch the racing and went home without seeing a single minute of racing due to the poor little dolphins? Fudge them too I guess hey Enz?
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
- Replies: 121
- Views: 2186
Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Good to get some racing today after yesterday's racing was cancelled due to "dolphins" on the race course. :roll: Sir Russell Coutts has slammed officials for their "extreme" dolphin policy that halted racing on the first day of the SailGP event. The event, in Lyttelton Harbour, was set to get under...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 78
- Views: 1610
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Even without all the injuries the Crusaders have had a pretty bad draw handed to them... Chiefs - away Tah's - neutral Fiji - away Hurricanes - home Blues - away Surely you want the competition's best side (over the year's) to have a fairer start to the comp? I'm not going to kick Crusaders fans wh...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 78
- Views: 1610
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Two lovely breaks by Perofeta but both times he threw a silly pass that was intercepted by a Crusaders defender. Also that great break by Clarke should have lead to a try. We certainly lack creativity when hammering away at the line. The second one was a knock on by the Crusaders player. Poor cool ...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 78
- Views: 1610
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Even without all the injuries the Crusaders have had a pretty bad draw handed to them... Chiefs - away Tah's - neutral Fiji - away Hurricanes - home Blues - away Surely you want the competition's best side (over the year's) to have a fairer start to the comp? I'm not going to kick Crusaders fans wh...