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by Auckman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 32
Views: 423

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Caught some NRL highlights recently t, and I'm not much of a League guy. Won't go out my way to watch it, but will occasionally catch a game or highlights if it crops up. And the thing I noticed is... The games are packed compared to super rugby. Not wanting to get into the nuances of both codes, b...
by Auckman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 32
Views: 423

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Dryden wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:33 am It amazes me how aus wasn't able to capitalise on the high wave it experienced in the early 2000s. Everything was there to take rugby to the next level.

That's rugby administrators for you I guess.
They had the ‘superstar’ administrator as well - John O’Neill.
by Auckman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 17961
Views: 809482

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Why doesn’t he just sell a bunch of properties to get cash for his bond? He argues 'Irreparable harm", so if he sells and wins the appeal, its still sold, plus he will probably get a much lower price when he's forced to sell, than if he could take the time to market it properly. Its no different ho...
by Auckman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 17961
Views: 809482

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Why doesn’t he just sell a bunch of properties to get cash for his bond?
by Auckman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 49
Views: 660

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

It’s reputational damage for rugby. NRL must be lapping all of this up. It’s amateur hour and it gives a really bad look to other players — who’ve probably all been on their WhatsApp groups making plans.
by Auckman
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4863

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

I didn’t even realise QLD had a new premier until I read this article https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/brisbane-olympic-games-2032-qld-government-wont-rebuild-gabba-no-new-stadium-qsac-16-billion-redevelopment-plan-latest-news/news-story/2d533125e1552a2edc9285a86e2d22a1?fbclid=IwAR0mivgR341_QNmGMUto...
by Auckman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day
Replies: 35
Views: 750

Re: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day

Didn’t the Irish navy buy two inshore patrol vessels from NZ recently? Where are they?

Or do they want crew as well?
by Auckman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament
Replies: 4
Views: 93

Re: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament

It’s not scheduled on Stan here in AUS so I should hope so!
by Auckman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Police in NSW
Replies: 16
Views: 536

Re: Police in NSW

NSW cops are special alright. Last year, one of them tasered a 90yo lady with dementia (who was holding a knife) and killed her. All they had to do was get a riot shield out and bowl her over onto a mattress. Nope, taser her so her head cracks on the floor. SMH
by Auckman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament
Replies: 4
Views: 93

Re: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament

Grandpa wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:11 pm Any ideas when the Under 20s Rugby Championship is due to start on the Gold Coast?

Is it still April?
Still in April. Still on the Gold Coast. Probably at Bond Uni but also the Southport School
by Auckman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

I hope the clubs got first dibs on tickets. I remember the World Cup in 2011, pretty sure rugby club members got first chance at buying before it all went to a public lottery.
by Auckman
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament
Replies: 4
Views: 93

Super Rugby Pacific (NZ) U20s Tournament

Super Saturday Highlights and Results:

Chiefs 43-22 NZ Barbarians - Highlights

Crusaders 40-24 Highlanders - Highlights

Hurricanes 67-32 Drua - Highlights

Blues 42-26 Moana Pasifika - Highlights
by Auckman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Poor captaincy really not to change the kicker when someone has the yips bad. One of the forwards can kick surely? Blues should have won that by 20 points, but let them off the hook with those missed penalties. Still think he's a good ten outside the goalkicking... Which isn't a prerequisite. Espec...
by Auckman
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

UncleFB wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:00 am I'm sending a strongly worded letter to both CEOs requesting a refund of the free ticket I got for this match.
You poor bastard.
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

What a cripple fight. Each team taking turns to give each other the ball and do nothing with it. Worst game of Perofeta’s career.

BLUES 12-10 NSW - FT
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

First useful thing Perofeta has done all game. Try saver
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

This has got to be the worst kicking display in Blues history

Perofeta needs to be hooked. Can’t Sullivan kick?
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Perofeta has just kicked it dead from a penalty you Fugging idiot
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

FFS! Ok well he did tell that dummy Christie to use it
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Both teams are coughing it up in the opposition 22. Blues being slightly less adept at doing this. So they lead 7-3 at HT.
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Ref said the maul had become “stationary” and then a new maul was effectively created. Rubbish call here under current interpretations but as a matter of principle I hate players being able to peel off and continue on up the field without defenders having any ability to bring them down. The English...
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Ref said the maul had become “stationary” and then a new maul was effectively created. Rubbish call here under current interpretations but as a matter of principle I hate players being able to peel off and continue on up the field without defenders having any ability to bring them down. The English ...
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

The English women’s team does that all the time. Break away and form a new obstruction as they rumble up the field. Never gets called :x
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Perofeta misses a regulation goal kick. It’s always been his weakness.
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Inane rules in rugby. Blues knock it a bit forward at lineout but Tahs jumper still gets the ball and attacks up the field but ref still blows it up and brings it up. Hard watch this stop-start stuff
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Reiko is out for the rest of the game. Not even HIA - straight orange card or whatever they call it
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Reiko is off on HIA and looks groggy
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brave Browser
Replies: 7
Views: 192

Re: Brave Browser

Still ad-free and great for me :thumbup:
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 236

Re: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread

CHIEFS 46-29 DRUA - FT
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 236

Re: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread

CHI 41-24 DRUA - 10 to go
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 236

Re: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread

DMac is clearly the starting AB first five this year
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 94
Views: 953

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Trying to navigate the Tahs socials to find their team list is like pulling teeth.
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread
Replies: 425
Views: 56507

Re: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread

At Waikato Stadium, Hamilton: Chiefs Manawa 38 (Tanya Kalounivale try 19min, Victoria Edmonds try 25min, Luka Connor tries 34min, 40min, 57min, Krystal Murray try 75min; Renee Holmes 4 con) Matatū 22 (Charlie Woodman try 45min, Alana Bremner try 54min, Winnie Palamo try 67min; Rosie Kelly 2 con, Li...
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread
Replies: 425
Views: 56507

Re: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread

At Bell Park, Auckland: Blues 52 (Grace Gago try 40min, Tafito Lafaele try 42min, Katelyn Vaha’akolo tries 48min, 53min, 75min, Niall Williams-Guthrie try 51min, Jaymie Kolose try 58min, Maiakawanakaulani Roos try 67min; Krysten Cottrell 6 con) Hurricanes Poua 5 (Harmony Kautai try 80min). HT: 5-0....
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread
Replies: 425
Views: 56507

Re: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread

It’s the running of the Blues! Another superb 15m curved kick from. Cottrell to convert Roos’ try

45-0
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread
Replies: 425
Views: 56507

Re: NZ Women’s Rugby Catchall Thread

Blues 38-0 Canes at Pakuranga - 60th minute

Cotterell’s kicking has been great. Kolose is an awesome attacking weapon
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands
Replies: 9
Views: 230

Re: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands

MungoMan wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:09 am
Auckman wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:03 am
UncleFB wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:50 pm I'm so intrigued by this, are you so cashed up you can go live in the Islands for a year just to play rugby? :shock:
He clearly works for the UN 8)
Yeah nah - Chinese belt and road participant.
Or we’ve finally found a boredie who works for the World Bank!
by Auckman
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands
Replies: 9
Views: 230

Re: Attn: Kovana, Flagg - seeking to play club rugby in the islands

UncleFB wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:50 pm I'm so intrigued by this, are you so cashed up you can go live in the Islands for a year just to play rugby? :shock:
He clearly works for the UN 8)