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by maverickmak
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 128
Views: 2565

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Not a great game. England very scruffy, but the superior fitness told. Italy dogged it out in the first half, but couldn't really offer anything.
by maverickmak
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 128
Views: 2565

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

I knew Scotland would do it!

Wales need a new coach. They've been underperforming too often for the players that they've got.
by maverickmak
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 128
Views: 2565

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Well played Irish women. :thumbup: A 3 try deficit was a massive turnaround and deserved on the afternoon. Fre lineout and scrum did improve but handling and attacking combinations behind 9 were unimaginative. Queyroi solid (unlike newbie Tuy) but lacks Drouin's ability to animate attacking play. B...
by maverickmak
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 128
Views: 2565

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Decent effort. Certainly fought hard, despite the power deficit. Need to be better with the ball, and find a way to get those 7s players into the match.
by maverickmak
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

mr flaps wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:28 pm Cole did a beautiful job on Porter.
Just like against SA. Didn't go for heroics. Just locked in and anchored.
by maverickmak
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

ChipSpike wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:01 pm I thought Chessum played well. So there you go.
England never looked too bothered by the Irish pack, so you have to credit to forwards. Replacements didn't drop the level either.
by maverickmak
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

George Martin can bang

Just what this England pack needed
by maverickmak
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 10943
Views: 898353

Re: Anthony Joshua

Not seen AJ do something like that in years! :shock:
by maverickmak
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25107

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

The GB boys are gonna be wrecked after this weekend

Huge effort to drag themselves to a final
by maverickmak
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

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Pacific Nations Cup returns, with semi-finals and a 5th place playoff to come.
by maverickmak
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

Spain push Portugal all the way. 33-30 in the end.

Hugo Aubry's kicking absolutely vital.

Portugal still very messy, but recovering well from the Belgium disaster, and blooding lots of promising players.
by maverickmak
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
Replies: 70
Views: 1309

Re: England A vs Portugal - live match thread

He's still salty from when people were saying not to underestimate Portugal pre-WC, which he scoffed at, and then Portugal actually did deliver. Portugal do not have the depth to fulfill this kind of fixture with restrictions on players, and it should be a reminder to not getting carried away with w...
by maverickmak
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
Replies: 70
Views: 1309

Re: England A vs Portugal - live match thread

iarmhiman wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:46 pm So this game was in reality England A v Portugal A.

That kind of score would be expected particularly if it's Portugal's 2nd side
More like 3rds at best, tbh
by maverickmak
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
Replies: 70
Views: 1309

Re: England A vs Portugal - live match thread

forrester wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:13 pm
Dobbin wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:10 pm I'd forgotten that Joe Heyes exists. He was the next big thing a few years ago - what happened?
Thought he was really good today, I know the opposition were poor but he worked his socks off.
He's been good this season. Should be playing ahead of Stuart.
by maverickmak
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
Replies: 70
Views: 1309

Re: England A vs Portugal - live match thread

Is this really a good idea? England thought they were playing the full national team. Portugal told them this week they weren't prepared to do that. Has made a mockery of the match. Not really true. People in the know were saying from the announcement that the Portugal team was likely to be very we...
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Its honestly impressive how shite England are with the ball.

A momentum team, entirely incapable of sustaining momentum.
by maverickmak
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

Canada getting spanked for 50 points by Seattle... :uhoh:
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 17, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

The Belgium game was a disaster, but there's some quality looking young players coming through that Portugal setup.
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

All that said, swap Elis Martin for Amy Cokayne in today's line-up and it's EQP compliant.

A couple more English players signed, and a few more of the fringe players stepping up, and we'll be alright.
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

Leicester come from 17-5 down to win 17-22 away to Lightning! :o Backing up recent good form.

Paging Nieghorn: Claire Gallagher and Julia Omokhuale have been great additions for Leicester.
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

Celtic Challenge final standings and playoff rounds https://i0.wp.com/celticrugbycomp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rd5-Table-16-9.jpg?w=1920&ssl=1 https://i0.wp.com/celticrugbycomp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/23-24-Play-offs.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 Good win in the last round for Edinburgh o...
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

5 point deductions for Leicester and Sale. EQP violations. I don't think either team will be too bothered. Still think its a bit problematic, whilst the league is set up the way it is.
by maverickmak
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 18170

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

FYI, U20 World Cup details

29 June - 19 July | Danie Craven Stadium, Athlone Stadium, Cape Town Stadium

Pool A: France, NZ, Wales, Spain
Pool B: Ireland, Australia, Georgia, Italy
Pool C: SA, England, Argentina, Fiji
by maverickmak
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

Apologies to the Scots, but you deserve to be in this thread at U20 level, so it's going here.

As expected, they'll host the U20 Trophy, now confirmed for 2-17 July at Hive Stadium

Pool A: Scotland, Japan, Samoa/Tonga, Hong Kong China

Pool B: Uruguay, Netherlands, USA/Canada, African qualifier
by maverickmak
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

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Sale in a tailspin, but I'll take it! :eek:
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

highlands wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:14 pm
maverickmak wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:06 pm I was watching!

Unbelievable shift from Belgium. Really giving that great crowd an unforgettable experience.
Good man maverick. Up to the likes of us to try keep this thread alive. The rest of them only watch every 4 years.
At least the subreddit has a fair few T2 converts now
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35295

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

I was watching!

Unbelievable shift from Belgium. Really giving that great crowd an unforgettable experience.
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

eldanielfire wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:49 pm
maverickmak wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:15 pm Just watched Leicester push G-H right to the death. Held up over the line on the final whistle, 26-33.

Good progress being made.
Is it online?
Sadly not. Really good match. G-H were really rattled in the first half, but managed to assert control in the 2nd.
by maverickmak
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

Just watched Leicester push G-H right to the death. Held up over the line on the final whistle, 26-33.

Good progress being made.
by maverickmak
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 18170

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

Bit scruffy, but England much more clinical.

Pollock really is the dog's doodahs.
by maverickmak
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 18170

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

Hype for Pollock and Carnduff is gonna be up there
by maverickmak
Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

Finn Carnduff to captain England U20
by maverickmak
Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

The run-in is going to be brilliant
by maverickmak
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7525953

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

That was some proper mad shit.
by maverickmak
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

Does anyone know about the process for getting a trial with a PWR team? Like could a player contact the club and get a try out? I know an up-and-coming Canuck forward - who has an Irish passport - who'd like to give it a go. Has also played NZ provincial. She's under the impression players need to ...
by maverickmak
Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8590
Views: 270309

Re: Israel declares state of war

Eurovision could get pretty spicy
by maverickmak
Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8590
Views: 270309

Re: Israel declares state of war

Pressure will steadily ramp up on the west. This will give critics more standing, and their arguments harder to ignore.
by maverickmak
Fri Jan 26, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8590
Views: 270309

Re: Israel declares state of war

Hard to read it as anything other than a massive W for South Africa's lawyers, and incredible embarrassment for almost everyone else.
by maverickmak
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8590
Views: 270309

Re: Israel declares state of war

November2019 wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:49 pm So SA wins hands down but the measures called for by the court sound a bit too vague to me
Israel will ignore them anyway
by maverickmak
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's Rugby thread
Replies: 3063
Views: 297100

Re: Women's Rugby thread

Does anyone know about the process for getting a trial with a PWR team? Like could a player contact the club and get a try out? I know an up-and-coming Canuck forward - who has an Irish passport - who'd like to give it a go. Has also played NZ provincial. She's under the impression players need to ...