Moody, Franks, Crotty, Funnell, Beale, White, Carter...
This probably would have been quite a good game in 2017. Reads a bit more like a retirement home in 2024.
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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 4
- Views: 42
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 4
- Views: 42
Re: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
We've got ourselves a good, old-fashioned cripple fight.
11th vs 12th on the ladder. 1 win apiece.
Will we contrive a remarkable new way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? Suffer another 21 injuries?
Force by 4.
11th vs 12th on the ladder. 1 win apiece.
Will we contrive a remarkable new way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? Suffer another 21 injuries?
Force by 4.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 4
- Views: 42
Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
Match details Saturday 20 April at HBF Park, Perth 5:35pm local time 7:35pm AEST 9:35pm NZ time Ref details Referee: Reuben Keane Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Jeremy Markey Team details https://crusaders.co.nz/assets/TeamLogos/force.jpeg FORCE (1-15): Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton, Santiago Medrano,...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 899
- Views: 64350
Re: All Blacks 2024
I think Numia will likely be in the squad but his selection over Williams and De Groot in a match day 23 might be unlikely. Is there room though? Not saying he's not playing well, as he clearly is, but if everyone's fit I don't see much need for variation from the WC bunch? Lomax de Groot Newell Wi...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
I wonder if Jamie Hannah will be the main attacking weapon for the Crusaders this week too? :lol: :( Probably, it seems to be either that or 'give it to Sevu and hope for the best'. I don't understand why Hannah gets the ball so much more than McLeod and Aumua? It's often in the midfield too. Is Ja...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 899
- Views: 64350
Re: All Blacks 2024
I think Numia will likely be in the squad but his selection over Williams and De Groot in a match day 23 might be unlikely. Is there room though? Not saying he's not playing well, as he clearly is, but if everyone's fit I don't see much need for variation from the WC bunch? Lomax de Groot Newell Wi...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:19 am I wonder if Jamie Hannah will be the main attacking weapon for the Crusaders this week too?
Probably, it seems to be either that or 'give it to Sevu and hope for the best'.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 899
- Views: 64350
Re: All Blacks 2024
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350247085/all-blacks-barometer-whos-contention-ahead-tests-against-england Some curious mentions here. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens ( Dropped this week to the bench. I think he's been disappointing for the Highlanders ) Harry Plummer :lol: Xavier Roe ( barely played )...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
We go again, just about.... https://crusaders.co.nz/assets/Images/Layer-47.png 6 changes to the starting XV this week. IN: Moody, McAlister, Franks, Lio-Willie, Drummond, Springer OUT (benched): Bower, Bell, Newell, Grace, Hotham, McNicholl DECKCHAIRS: Shuffled. Injuries: McNicholl and Heinz both fl...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Entertaining game from the cellar dwellers. Some pretty average skills at times but. Wasn't too smart from Mcnichol knocking the ball down twice. I thought it was interesting that the Crusaders swapped all their reserves in one go. Not sure if that worked for them. Blackadder was good value. Gardin...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Where there's life there's hope...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Gee that bloody hurts. We'd won the game. We were ahead and the ref explicitly said we could run the clock down til full time. How do you conspire to lose from that position? Rivez Reihana, what the f*ck? I just re-watched this... and time was up before he kicked according to the onscreen clock... ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Gee that bloody hurts.
We'd won the game. We were ahead and the ref explicitly said we could run the clock down til full time.
How do you conspire to lose from that position?
Rivez Reihana, what the f*ck?
Congrats Tahs, never gave up and never made it easy.
We'd won the game. We were ahead and the ref explicitly said we could run the clock down til full time.
How do you conspire to lose from that position?
Rivez Reihana, what the f*ck?
Congrats Tahs, never gave up and never made it easy.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
- Replies: 109
- Views: 1687
Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Reminds me of the wraps Oliver used to get from people who ignored his poor core skills. The difference being that Bell is only 21 and has time to fix it, like Aumua is starting to. Next WC cycle he's 25, just coming into his prime, there's plenty of time. He really shouldn't be starting yet at all...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Rebels Drua
- Replies: 160
- Views: 2491
Re: Rebels Drua
6 weeks for Lomani is too lenient imo. The original 10 was about right.
That's the worst Red Card I've seen in a looooooooong time.
That's the worst Red Card I've seen in a looooooooong time.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Given the tahs are down to their 3rd and 4th string loosehead, third and fourth string hooker, and third string tighthead, I reckon they're about to have a nightmare come scrum time. There's a nice symmetry to T-Stringer being a third-stringer. Having said that, the Tahs are the only Ausssie team t...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Some reinforcements at last: George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Jamie Hannah, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie (c), Cullen Grace, Noah Hotham, Riley Hohepa, Johnny McNicholl, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Joe Moody, Owen Frank...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3313
Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Not sure there are any Tahs fans making match threads, so you snooze you lose. Match info: Waratahs vs Crusaders, Friday April 12, Allianz Stadium, Sydney, 7:35pm AEDT Referee: Nic Berry Assistant Referees: Damon Murphy, Jordan Kaminski Team info: https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ru...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
More reinforcement not too far off.
As for when the Crusaders’ other heavy hitters are back, captain Scott Barrett (finger), vice-captain David Havili (hamstring) and prop Tamaiti Williams (hamstring) could return to face the Rebels in Christchurch on April 26.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Some reinforcements at last: George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Jamie Hannah, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie (c), Cullen Grace, Noah Hotham, Riley Hohepa, Johnny McNicholl, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Joe Moody, Owen Frank...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Some reinforcements at last: George Bower, George Bell, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Jamie Hannah, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie (c), Cullen Grace, Noah Hotham, Riley Hohepa, Johnny McNicholl, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki RESERVES: Brodie McAlister, Joe Moody, Owen Franks...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Poor phrasing on my behalf, but if NZ gradually expanded at the same pace as Australia and SA, the competion would have kept even. Even is important, but so is quality. With hindsight it’s clear that expansion was a disaster. Go and watch super 12 from the mid 90s. Moana would wipe the floor with t...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
The only reason it doesn't make sense is because NZ have consolidated. Huh? Poor phrasing on my behalf, but if NZ gradually expanded at the same pace as Australia and SA, the competion would have kept even. So NZ should have expanded beyond their means just because Aus and SA did? The Cheetahs are ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
No one's trolling mate. New Zealand Rugby and world rugby desperately need Australian rugby to do better. Keeping a zombie team like the Rebels going isn't the answer. You think that was a helpful comment? Hes trolling. Sentiment from Oz posters isn't shared with yours but thats discussion. It's ha...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
The dilution argument is bullshit peddled by morons. It really isn't, you lot are just in denial and unwilling to make difficult calls. The biggest mistake was expanding to 4 and then 5 teams in the first place without having the structures to support it. Unfortunately, the horse has now well and t...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
So pro players not selected need to get a bar job until they "break through". SS doesnt cut it and isnt a sufficient standard for full pro rugby as much as its the best we have. Players below this level go to league I suppose? Barmy. If they aren't up to the sufficient standard to be paid pros, the...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
The dilution argument is bullshit peddled by morons. It really isn't, you lot are just in denial and unwilling to make difficult calls. The biggest mistake was expanding to 4 and then 5 teams in the first place without having the structures to support it. Unfortunately, the horse has now well and t...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Hey guys, how good was four teams... 2019 Super Rugby: Overall standings 1 New Zealand Crusaders 16 11 3 2 497 257 +240 73 31 8 0 58 Conference leaders Qualified to the finals 2 Argentina Jaguares 16 11 0 5 461 352 +109 60 38 5 2 51 3 Australia Brumbies 16 10 0 6 430 366 +64 65 49 5 3 48 4 New Zeal...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
So where does the left over players from an amalgamated team go? Academy and 2nds players, womens and junior programs? You just dont get it. Our sports market is unique. You shrink your footprint you get gobbled up, its happening now. If a private entity wants to spend this money trying something r...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 852
- Views: 30002
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
So what you're saying is... Whether Australia has four or five teams in Super Rugby is ultimately irrelevant? I'm glad we got that sorted and can move on. :thumbup: I don't know how you've come to that conclusion. It would be better for Australian Rugby if there were four Super Rugby teams and I be...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Greatest Lock Eva retiring from all rugby.
- Replies: 90
- Views: 1898
Re: Greatest Lock Eva retiring from all rugby.
McCAW Had a higher % when he retired. White lock must have won 7/8 super titles and 9/10 rugby championships, 2 world cups and probably 135 plus test matches. Well played :thumbup: From the other MrB last year… https://i.ibb.co/Kmz4L27/IMG-5041.jpg :thumbup:
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Has Scotland gone full fascist?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 2156
Re: Has Scotland gone full fascist?
Betteridge's law applies to this thread title.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
NZ's depth at no.10 has never been weaker. When Damien McKenzie is our locked in starting 10, and Brett Cameron or Perofeta are his back-ups, we know things are dire. The Crusaders by themselves have had better depth at 10 in the past than the country has now across all our SR teams. The rusted on ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
How did Brett get into it? Any Cantab on your brain. Anyway, I said doesn't add much, he still adds to it, but not enough to invoke a Mo rule, the same goes for BB. My bad, not the first time I've inadvertently written Brett Cameron instead of Stephen Brett on this forum. The scary thing is, peak S...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Mo'unga shouldn't be the reason you advocate for it either, you're making a call based on Super rugby performance not test rugby performance. I'm making a call based on who I think is the best player to wear 10 for the AB's. You're obviously happy to have McKenzie , Perofeta and Cameron leading the...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cam Roigard, Gooonnnneeee
- Replies: 30
- Views: 749
Re: Cam Roigard, Gooonnnneeee
Folau Fakatava step on up.
Seriously though, it leaves us exceptionally light at 9?
Presumably Fakatava and Christie make the squad, and who else? TJP? Roe? Drummond? Not flush with great options imo, this is a massive blow.
Seriously though, it leaves us exceptionally light at 9?
Presumably Fakatava and Christie make the squad, and who else? TJP? Roe? Drummond? Not flush with great options imo, this is a massive blow.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
NZ's depth at no.10 has never been weaker. When Damien McKenzie is our locked in starting 10, and Brett Cameron or Perofeta are his back-ups, we know things are dire. The Crusaders by themselves have had better depth at 10 in the past than the country has now across all our SR teams. The rusted on ...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Every time I bring up players leaving overseas, I always hear some version of "oh, he was at the end of his career anyway, no big loss." But yet again - like Mo'unga, Frizell, Fainga'anuku, Goodhue, and many others lately - we're losing someone in their prime. Burke's just 24 FFS and well in content...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 69994
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Something being missed in this is that Burke is English-eligible. Saracens confirmed Burke’s deal on Wednesday (NZ time) and will consider him a replacement for test playmaker Farrell. Burke does qualify for England and might be in the picture for their national squad if he excels in the English Pre...