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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4841
Re: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
Interested how Thomas goes.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Beating the Crusaders
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1189
Re: Beating the Crusaders
Most New Zealand super sides have had this kind of confidence crisis on a semi-regular basis, where multiple elements line up for the perfect storm (new coach, player exodus, injury crisis and tough early draw) all compounding on each other. What’s remarkable is how long the Crusaders have gone wit...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Beating the Crusaders
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1189
Re: Beating the Crusaders
Most New Zealand super sides have had this kind of confidence crisis on a semi-regular basis, where multiple elements line up for the perfect storm (new coach, player exodus, injury crisis and tough early draw) all compounding on each other. What’s remarkable is how long the Crusaders have gone with...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Yesterday
- Replies: 102
- Views: 996
Re: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Today
McWhannell MOM for me, very polished, honest toiler. Thanks Chiefs!
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Yesterday
- Replies: 102
- Views: 996
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Yesterday
- Replies: 102
- Views: 996
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
- Replies: 82
- Views: 2115
Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator
Bladen’s voice is nostalgic and comforting in a waking up in the middle of the night to watch rugby through blurry eyes kind of way.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Golden Age of Westerns
- Replies: 105
- Views: 2323
Re: Golden Age of Westerns
Not mentioned before but very atmospheric and a slow burner, gritty : The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford So slow that I lost interest Yeah, you've got to hold in there. It's worth it Yeah atmospheric is right, it’s one of my favourites but more of a slow burning, tension fil...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
I’m feeling the burn for Vern.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
Wonder what the Reiko haters think of a classic distributing centre (Evans) stuck behind him.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:52 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
I think a couple of soft wins prior to the bye will do the Blues some good, they were looking really nervy in the earlier games, so will give them some confidence heading into quite a hard slog schedule in the back end of the season.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
Yes a good season so far Funaki, he’s enjoying himself and seems hungry.Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:13 am Funaki has improved so much. Evans showing his promise.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
Yep and still one of the best kick receivers around.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
Papali’i is actually Mark Telea is disguise.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Re: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
8-3 to Harry @ HT
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
- Replies: 27
- Views: 357
Force vs Harry Plummer - Match Thread
Everything falls into place when the Plumber is in charge.
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
- Replies: 85
- Views: 2176
Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
While it's hard to put Weepu in the top three, his efforts during the 2011 RWC often go un-noticed. A great stabilising influence during the tournament when 10's were dropping like flies. He became a folk hero during that tournament. remember this? https://static3.stuff.co.nz/piri-e02889c4.jpg Yes ...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: What makes MARCUS SMITH so good at rugby!?!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1255
Re: What makes MARCUS SMITH so good at rugby!?!
I didn’t watch the clip but pleased do Harry Plummer next.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 83
- Views: 2305
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Yup some silly mistakes but will take the win. Strong game from Tuipolotu was a happy positive. 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 wh...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 83
- Views: 2305
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Clarke has looked really good.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
- Replies: 83
- Views: 2305
Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Blues need to realise the pressure is on the Crusaders and stop being so rushed and panicky, they are playing like they are behind with 5 minutes left in the match. They need to realise with their personnel they’re better off boring teams to death like they did against the Highlanders. Maybe Christi...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread
- Replies: 207
- Views: 46102
Re: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread
Any of you guys planning to start a match thread? Or has complacency set in, and games against bottom of the table sides aren't worth discussing? :(( It’s hard to get excited for this fixture these days due to Crusaders dominance, would be on-brand for the Blues to hand the Crusaders their first wi...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
- Replies: 105
- Views: 2930
Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Blues had an absolute shocker and the Canes generally played well but the Blues were still somewhat in it, so I suppose there are positives in that, if they can learn and improve from this result. I hope they go back to the more basic approach of the first two games and try and grind teams down. Can...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
- Replies: 105
- Views: 2930
Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Seems the Blues have set aside their more conservative game plan from the last two games, a lot of hurried passes and 50/50 offloads. Just need to hold onto the ball.
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread
- Replies: 122
- Views: 6733
Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread
Early days in the season but hopefully some seeds of doubt have been planted in the Crusaders minds to make them human and beatable.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Highlanders v Blues
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4397
Re: Highlanders v Blues
That’s a good win, happy.
Hope Darry is alright.
Hope Darry is alright.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Highlanders v Blues
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4397
Re: Highlanders v Blues
Not minding this style from the Blues, keep it patient, keep relentless, just need to not get frustrated when inevitable errors occur.
Heem is an old man.
Heem is an old man.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Highlanders v Blues
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4397
Re: Highlanders v Blues
Perofeta channeling the King with that breakout.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR2024 Round 1: Blues vs Drua
- Replies: 37
- Views: 839
Re: SR2024 Round 1: Blues vs Drua
I couldn’t give the game my full attention but the first half looked very patient and clinical from the Blues, more of that please.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 82815
Re: All Blacks 2024
Tbf, Scott Hamilton was a very good player and was seriously underrated by know-nothing North Islanders. It's because he looked like a nerd, like a safe white boy. If he'd played exactly the same way that he did, but had full arm-sleeve tattoos and Kupu Vanisi dreadlocks, he'd have been widely hail...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1025
- Views: 82815
Re: All Blacks 2024
:yawn: Surely you just want the best team available selected? If that happens to lean heavily on the best side in the country who've won 7 consecutive titles, what's the issue? For people who think like this, I always wonder, would you prefer: - An All Black side comprised of 80% Crusaders, with a ...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52645
- Views: 3531411
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52645
- Views: 3531411
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Interesting opinion piece from Chris Trotter today: the question of the Parliamentary Oath of Allegiance at this time.Tomorrow (5 December 2023) the 54th New Zealand Parliament will be sworn in. Before taking their seats, each and every one of the 123 members of the House of Representatives must, i...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52645
- Views: 3531411
Re: NZ Politics Thread
I hate the “coalition of chaos” label, that kind of thinking entrenches a two-party system. Broad coalitions and collaboration should be encouraged. It’s not like “broad church” parties can’t be equally chaotic internally.
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: A Saffa, Keewee, Argie and an Aussie walk into a bar
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1971
Re: A saffa, a keewee and an Aussie walk into a bar
Please don’t forget to mention the prestigious Qatar airways cup.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ireland - robbed?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2317
Re: Ireland - robbed?
Not forward. Weird camera angle in the far corner.
I’ve seen passes that look forward on TV but were clearly backwards when watching at the ground in line with it. I trust the match officials on the ground made the right call.
I’ve seen passes that look forward on TV but were clearly backwards when watching at the ground in line with it. I trust the match officials on the ground made the right call.
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52645
- Views: 3531411
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Let's start with a quick summary of the Treaty principles as viewed by the Courts, Waitangi Tribunal and Government. https://www.productivity.govt.nz/assets/Documents/8981330814/social-services-final-report.pdf Excellent but Parliamemt has not codified them meaning that they can be redefined. Let's...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Barnes wants New Zealanders locked up...
- Replies: 194
- Views: 8601
Re: Barnes wants New Zealanders locked up...
McCaw doesn't look good either. Why? He's not a politician, he's allowed to have an opinion and it's not exactly a left field opinion when a ref puts his whistle away for basically an entire half. As Barnes said, what calls should he have made? Easy for Richie to sit there and say that, I guess. Ki...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World Rugby concedes AB's try should not have been disallowed
- Replies: 257
- Views: 9309
Re: World Rugby concedes AB's try should not have been disallowed
Sour grapes aside, has anyone seen a try called back that far before? Fascinating, and in a World Cup final no less.
World Cup knockouts almost seem like a different sport.
World Cup knockouts almost seem like a different sport.
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Barnes wants New Zealanders locked up...
- Replies: 194
- Views: 8601
Re: Barnes wants New Zealanders locked up...
Marvellous honesty and openness from Henry, what a legend.