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- Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your best ever national team by unit
- Replies: 95
- Views: 3373
Re: Your best ever national team by unit
For the All Blacks it's hard to go past the 2008-2015 sides except maybe front row and back 3, but not sure of that's just recency bias. Front row: Dowd, Fitzpatrick, Brown (90s), older poster might the 60s guys in there? Locks: Whitelock, Retallick Loosies: Kaino, McCaw, Read Halves: Smith, Carter...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: What Do You Think Is The Reason First Marriages Have A Lower Divorce Rate Than Second/Third etc.?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4027
Re: What Do You Think Is The Reason First Marriages Have A Lower Divorce Rate Than Second/Third etc.?
Basic psychology? 1st time around: big mental block about failure & a "determination" to stick with it and fix things, fear of unknown costs and consequences, still thinking that this was supposed to be for life, "cost/benefit" analysis heavily skewed towards trying harder .. 2nd time around: divor...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Boredies 2024 - Nominations Thread
- Replies: 140
- Views: 18820
Re: Boredies 2024 - Nominations Thread
https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e02d599f5a4b4db0b3b11afdd09 We are reviving the Boredies this year. We will do a Best/Worst for each Nationality: Kiwi/Aussie/Saffer/French/English/Irish/Scot/Welsh/Rest of World Other Categories: - Best on rugby - Most embarrassing poster - Best thread - Best p...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ireland’s first satellite launched into space 🚀 🌎
- Replies: 75
- Views: 4373
Re: Ireland’s first satellite launched into space 🚀 🌎
One day they’ll build a big enough spud gun.mr bungle wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:05 pmThey’re only hitching a ride on a yank rocket. They’ll have joined the “Space Race” when they’re building and launching their own.happytramp wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:44 pm Is it bad that I fully assumed that this was going to be a wind up.?
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284175
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
With Alan Jones in hiding Greg Martin has stepped up... Former Test player Greg Martin argued Larkham’s case on his Triple M Breakfast with Marto, Margaux & Dan show on Friday. “Robbie Deans was appointed as the Wallaby coach about ten years ago then Dave Rennie only about five years ago and was sa...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ref did NOT help Springboks at RWC’ — World Rugby rubbishes cheating claims
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1139
Re: Ref did NOT help Springboks at RWC’ — World Rugby rubbishes cheating claims
boks cleared as World Rugby has come out in defence of the officiating team https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/other/ref-did-not-help-springboks-at-rwc-world-rugby-rubbishes-cheating-claims/ar-AA1nazai?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=LCTS&cvid=86cec00582be4b9fa750f1f4d57739f2&ei=16 No one cares bro. Can you guys st...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
- Replies: 914
- Views: 44279
Re: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
Sure, but they seem to have answers for the problems being discussed here.
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
- Replies: 914
- Views: 44279
Re: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
In asian countries it’s normal to live with your parents until you marry.
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
- Replies: 914
- Views: 44279
Re: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
I'm with Bullet and diolch here on this. I had no problem saving when my rent was 600 per month. As soon as it went to 1000 a month my monthly savings for deposit dropped to 200 -300 a month ( maybe even less , can't remember). I was lucky though as the overall deposit was already saved over a few ...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: What's going on in Argentina?
- Replies: 167
- Views: 15918
Re: What's going on in Argentina?
Good luck to them.usermame wrote: ↑Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:20 amThat Trurd is almost as good as this.
https://twitter.com/robertsepehr/status ... 7060311520
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284175
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World Rugby concedes AB's try should not have been disallowed
- Replies: 257
- Views: 9054
Re: World Rugby concedes AB's try should not have been disallowed
But the new zealand player broke the laws of the game by knocking the ball on, at worst the TMO broke a guide line to ensure the laws were applied correctly.. And in doing so fuxked up. I just explained it to my dog and he understood it. Not sure why you can’t? I understand it just do not see an is...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:09 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Is that what actually happened though, or are you just making shit up now? Accusing someone of making racist comments is a serious allegation that could cause significant harm to a person's reputation. If the accusation is made in a public space and is unfounded, the person who is the subject of th...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Lots of Kiwis on a thread involving England and The Boks fudge off, this turd of a thread and its attention seeking author deserves all the contempt its getting. This should have been posted on the original thread which everyone had lost interest in. The original thread was locked, but don't let yo...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Your know you didn't and you obviously don't know how slander works It would be libel (by the RFU), not slander. Also honest defense is a cornerstone of such claims. Slander by Curry , libel by the RFU If "honest defense" is his defense then either appologise because he honestly misunderstood and m...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
From a legal point of view this is a slamdunk for Bongi if he decides to take legal action in an English court against Curry and the RFU From a legal pov, you don't know what the f*ck you're talking about. Even if the 'white side' explanation is accepted 100%, Curry could still claim honest opinion...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
What an embarrassing statement from Mbonambi Yep. The whole thing could have been handled much better with a respectful explanation of the difference between languages. But appreciate the timing wasn’t great with a RWC final on the line. But once the final is done and dusted, we get this sort of cr...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
The UK just dont want anybody to talk about it when they do something wrong (on purpose or by mistake) This thread is an example of it with English calling the discussion boring or that the thread needs to be locked. Such stereotypical reactions RFU just hopes this goes away but its hilarious, sad ...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Best performance you’ve seen - rock
- Replies: 247
- Views: 12103
Re: Best performance you’ve seen - rock
It’s a bit weird barracking for bands like sporting teams. Both great bands. If I had to choose which to see live, I’d take SOAD over FNM every day of the week though. I was never a big fan of FNM but their older stuff grew on me after album of the year. Patton and to a lesser degree FNM, are a tal...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Best performance you’ve seen - rock
- Replies: 247
- Views: 12103
Re: Best performance you’ve seen - rock
If it annoys the gatekeepers, I'm happy nu-metal is making a comeback. Kids today aren't stupid. And I will fight anyone who says System of A Down and Deftones aren't amongst the greatest bands of the last 40 years in any genre. Deftones are awesome, the true shining light of that genre. Serj’s voi...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
- Replies: 152
- Views: 4327
Re: Official statement from Bongi Mbonambi re : the incident
Why anyone would think this needs another thread is beyond me.
Enz can we keep Kiefs dull nonsense to a minimum and merge this with the original train wreck of a thread.
Enz can we keep Kiefs dull nonsense to a minimum and merge this with the original train wreck of a thread.
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
My point was that I didn't think it was uncommon for test teams to stay in 4 star hotels. Someone brought up the Boks - unlikely that was 5 star. 30 or so hotel rooms at minimum 500€ a night for a week adds up a bit, which is why the ABs weren’t in one. I was only on a wind up but €500 a night? Tha...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
I don’t expect it would be all that expensive. A 5 star hotel in Paris has an eye-watering price tag and I’d be surprised if this is common accommodation for test rugby teams . I’m sure better priced 5* options a reasonable bus ride from the stadiums was available. Have you been to Paris? I wasn’t ...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
Should have had a team member stationed on every fire alarm and sensor. It could also have been a fault with the system. Sure, I have experienced plenty of fire alarms and AC issues in old hotels, it comes with the territory but grandpa is claiming skullduggery over shite hotel. I’m suggesting bett...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
Darren Shand is supposed to OCD over this sort of stuff... so can't imagine it's neglect... he is known to be over the top cautious... so something is up.... 20 years in the job... not like he is green... Occam's razor says skulduggery over poor planning ... Bullshit, skullduggery is failing to acc...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
Darren Shand is supposed to OCD over this sort of stuff... so can't imagine it's neglect... he is known to be over the top cautious... so something is up.... 20 years in the job... not like he is green... Occam's razor says skulduggery over poor planning ... Bullshit, skullduggery is failing to acc...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
They didn't complete the building of their swimming pool in Lyon either... was an unbuilt mess apparently... despite a guarantee to have it ready in time... sloppiness.. or...? It’s piss poor planning on NZs behalf. They should have been savvy enough to going into this eyes wide open with regards t...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
What is clear is that the hotel was on a World Rugby rotation list and was subsequently removed - i.e it had been deemed up to standard before the standard dropped. How this becomes a failure on the AB’s doing their homework, I don’t know. They didn't complete the building of their swimming pool in...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
- Replies: 131
- Views: 4921
Re: France up to massive world cup shenanigans
Do you know where? No, but it can't be too difficult to find out. I don’t expect it would be all that expensive. A 5 star hotel in Paris has an eye-watering price tag and I’d be surprised if this is common accommodation for test rugby teams . It is in Australia however the 5* rating is dubious. I’m...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 16964
Re: Eddie Jones has resigned
Fûck off. Get over this win rate % crap! How did you look Vs SA and NZ under Rennie, compared to how you looked against Wales recently? This is Australia’s problem; they need to rebuild but aren’t willing to go through that process. They would rather pull all the work of a good coach making the bes...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
- Replies: 174
- Views: 5057
Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
I would have thought that any evidence of concussion would be sufficient to trigger an assessment in the interests of the player. It's not a punishment, it's a precaution. Yea corporations have form for implementing rules that are “claimed “to be about safety when in fact its complete liability mit...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
- Replies: 174
- Views: 5057
Re: Will Sam Cane have to face the Judiciary after his RWC Final Red?
.... and yet ,we still never see the victim of the foul play removed from play for mandatory HIA. You often see them removed. Why should removal be mandatory? That's penalising the victim. I would have thought that any evidence of concussion would be sufficient to trigger an assessment in the inter...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Good news for All Black fans
- Replies: 19
- Views: 885
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Decline of the All Blacks
- Replies: 117
- Views: 2670
Re: Decline of the All Blacks
OK, so what I am getting from the responses is that a new coach will get the All Blacks back to their almost invincible best. The last few years of poor results is all down to the coaching and nothing to do with the match winning talent that is available? I sure hope you kants are wrong, because I ...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Decline of the All Blacks
- Replies: 117
- Views: 2670
Re: Decline of the All Blacks
Just looking at results from the last 3 years. Admittedly Covid was the early part, but the AB's won 10 in a row. Then starting October 2021 the run ended with a loss to SA. Since that loss the following picture emerges: PLayed 31 Won:20 Lost:10 Drew:1 Of that 20 wins there are a few erm anomalies:...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Decline of the All Blacks
- Replies: 117
- Views: 2670
Re: Decline of the All Blacks
Decline of attacking rugby. Retards that don’t take the points when on offer were punished so hard this World Cup. The formula for winning knock out rugby competitions has been fully set in stone now: Monster pack, great pressure kicker, top tier defence, great positional kicking and overall simple...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 16964
Re: Eddie Jones has resigned
Couldn’t agree more.DragsterDriver wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:52 pm I don't want to live in a world where men aren't distracted by physios with nice arses.
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 16964
Re: Eddie Jones has resigned
Timing of Eddies announcement. One of the English pundits saying Eddie timed it for today to steal a bit of limelight away from the RWC final. An accurate observation I think. I thought so as well, In fact, I was grateful he did, because it was then I started laughing, which was the beginning of th...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 5:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 16964
Re: Eddie Jones has resigned
Thats beautiful. Now leave us to talk rugby. Have you ever wondered why you struggled with the ladies? Because I’ve got a few ideas. :lol: Towny tries to score a point and shows he cant debate any subject. Sort yourself out you sad fvck . :lol: Grievous is Eddie Jones & I claim my leather Australia...