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by Dan54.
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The state of the NZRU..
Replies: 80
Views: 2023

Re: The state of the NZRU..

Just been having a think about the argument/discussions on make up of NZR board going forward, and although I kind of like the idea of PUs running things etc, I actually looked back etc on a few things I been involved in. While not being an expert, I have been on and run junior rugby boards, on boar...
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 77
Views: 613

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Josh Jacomb has great potential - really exited for him. McMillan must rate him to start him ahead of Ioane as well. Got some real lumps in that forward pack but... can we play for more than an hour this week. I stoked to see Jacomb get a start, I know I been on here and talking him up for a little...
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2798

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

The waiting around for another scrum is what makes rugby, rugby? 15% of the game is spent forming scrums - is this what makes rugby, rugby? What is it that makes rugby, rugby, if it’s not one team attacking with the ball while the other defends and competes for possession? Scrums. Lineouts. Rucks. ...
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1134

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

Funny in our house my Mrs can't stand him because hie excitable leaguie type thing. Me I don't get too pissed with commentaors and do really like he's pretty passionate about the game, and knows the players. See I like Laban when he does stuff over here in NZ, knows the players and follows it at a ...
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 42
Views: 1008

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

I must admit to being stoked at Palmy how well the Canes went. I can say who starts at 9 or 10, will not be too big a difference, but if the pack can win lightning ball like, they did on Friday, will be the difference. I think the defence in second half thing is a little lazy way of looking at probl...
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1134

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

Funny in our house my Mrs can't stand him because hie excitable leaguie type thing. Me I don't get too pissed with commentaors and do really like he's pretty passionate about the game, and knows the players. See I like Laban when he does stuff over here in NZ, knows the players and follows it at a l...
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

Precisely. Shipping 28 points, in the last 45 minutes of the game, had my nerves jangling. I liked the look of TJ (someone said keeping Roigard honest), Morgan, Sinkinson and Godfrey in the backs. Actually, there wasn't much to fault. The forwards toiled honestly for long periods, then went of the ...
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67939

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Mate , just a bit of talk from mate who is there or thereabouts in rugby admin stuff, known him for years from my days on PU boards. He did say the playing at end of this season was highly unlikely really, but has just heard whispers about him coming home, and nothing is confirmed etc. Just usually ...
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67939

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

How much creedence we going to give to whispers that we may just see Sam W back at Crusaders next year?
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

[quote="Ted. Just had a thought Teds, what you reckon the cahnces are of Moorby coming on at 15 and Godfrey moving to No 10? I can see it happening, and with a decent run there Godfrey could tie up a benvh spot covering 10-15, and maybe let Morgan drift off. Think Godfrey ran at 10 for Canes B team ...
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

ng Love to 10 even if he was fit. Absolutely Dan, but for the young mans prospects, I think he has to get some time there. So, if they are going to experiment, why not experiment with Love at 10 ..... or leave him out entirely to ensure his ankle has the best chance of coming right. [/quote] I know...
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

[quote="kiwidutchie [/quote] So Jordie is back.... Rayasi and Sinkinson on the wings, Godfrey at FB and Aiden Morgan to start...... Can you say "experimental?" I thought you could.... [/quote] Hardly call Sinkinson and Rayasi, as experimental. Nor Godfrey who I recall played for Canes last year when...
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

capt hurricane wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:21 am Bit rough on Viljoen, but I expect he is a lynch pin in the Colts side.

Will Ogre be happy to see a genuine Lock in the Hurricanes pack though.
I like Vijoen, but think he was in squad as injury cover? Judd was fully contracted I think.
by Dan54.
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 763

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Isn't there tsill another release of tickets, and then a ballot? Everyone I know who wants one has got a ticket with no probs already, so not sure what the ballot etc is about? Games like this have had tickets released in tranches in the past, which is the reason I mentioned 'tickets released thus ...
by Dan54.
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

I've always been a supporter of playing local players during home games in their province, as they tend to bring their A-game in those games. It also helps strengthen the regional identity of the Hurricanes. I don't know the players well enough (yet) to evaluate how good they are compared to other ...
by Dan54.
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 962

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

Like anyone coming to grips with insolvency, this guy has to suck it up. He's still getting paid to play & refusing to stand by his team mates only makes him look a prick. With an attitude like that other Super coaches may prefer to leave this guy in the wilderness. Except he's not. At least, not o...
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 763

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Isn't there tsill another release of tickets, and then a ballot? Everyone I know who wants one has got a ticket with no probs already, so not sure what the ballot etc is about?
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 834
Views: 61394

Re: All Blacks 2024

:thumbup: Although I understand why mrb put up his team for next week, but it's not even really worth thinking about.Basically there is no test for this team to play so whoever they pick will win, and a month into comp, we hardly had any competitive games as such so who knows? It's a rugby forum, Da...
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 834
Views: 61394

Re: All Blacks 2024

Although I understand why mrb put up his team for next week, but it's not even really worth thinking about.Basically there is no test for this team to play so whoever they pick will win, and a month into comp, we hardly had any competitive games as such so who knows?
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1477

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

The Rebels may well be looking forward to a road trip to see the thriving metropolis of Palmerston North, regarded by some as the jewel of the North Island, if that jewel was a Cubic Zirconia. You forgot to mention the exotic beaches there. The Rebs should feel privileged. Not many soup players get...
by Dan54.
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2560

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

JPNZ wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:06 am Someone tonight mentioned that Reece had signed overseas this week? Surely that can’t be true? Anyone seen/read anything?
Heard on news, he having talks with French club.
by Dan54.
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67939

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

mrbrownstone wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:57 pm
Sprig wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:43 pm Stitched up by the draw somewhat as well. Not the easiest of starts.

Nothing that will stop you being able to get into the playoffs though.
Yeah no home game til R4 is pretty rough. I don't like Super Round being in R2 for that reason.
:thumbup:
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2560

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

By geez the poor buggers can't buy a break can they. I not a Crusaders'supporter by any means, but dislike seeing teams getting decimated like this, even when they playing my Canes!
Who or what has Penney upset?
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9664

Re: Super Rugby 2024

The thing that impreses me this year? 3 weeks into comp and only one undefeated team, Aussie teams no easy beats etc. Isn't this what we want? Bloody great!
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2895

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

Yehaa Canes Baby, that was good! There was some goos play there, by geez Reuben Love MOTM?? He's a good athlete and a high work rate player, but I also saw him deliver two poor passes in the game today. Maybe I'm being over critical. That long pass to Naholo may have been because Naholo came in off...
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2895

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

Yehaa Canes Baby, that was good! There was some goos play there, by geez Reuben Love MOTM?? He's a good athlete and a high work rate player, but I also saw him deliver two poor passes in the game today. Maybe I'm being over critical. I suspect you are, show me any player who has a prefect game, and...
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2895

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

Yehaa Canes Baby, that was good!
There was some good play there, by geez Reuben Love MOTM??
by Dan54.
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Drua Match Thread
Replies: 40
Views: 799

Re: Crusaders vs Drua Match Thread

Have the Crusaders ever had a more ordinary loose forward trio? Boy they are struggling, Chirstie is trying, but Grace and Gardiner???
by Dan54.
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!
Replies: 17
Views: 288

Re: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!

Yep have been for a couple of years, you obviouly don't follow NPC. Don't watch it on TV much but I've been to quite a few games incl. at the NP stadium, which I liked. Consequently I was a bit shocked when I first read the Bulls would be playing out of...can't remember, but a school / college grou...
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!
Replies: 17
Views: 288

Re: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!

Yep have been for a couple of years, you obviouly don't follow NPC.
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!
Replies: 17
Views: 288

Re: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!

MungoMan wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:14 pm NPC games, however named, are great to go along to and I hope to do just that later this year!
Well as I paid me and mrs memebership at the Naki, I know I will be!!! And will be as long as I can, I do love me some NPC rugby!!!
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!
Replies: 17
Views: 288

Re: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!

First tentative step towards independence and a big middle finger to NZR. Maybe. Hardly, just read and agreed with the review, so I think if they want to keep 14 teams this is way forward. I love it, you only get sonsors etc if they see value in it. If you read whole article they even talk about tr...
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!
Replies: 17
Views: 288

Gallagher/Bunnings NPC rugby!!

NPC unions have signed a deal with Gallagher Insurance as partner for NPC for 4 years. Will still be Bunnings NPC, but jerseys etc will have the Gallagher Ins logo on them. Seems all 14 unions are going to work under same commercial deal etc! Best thing I have read on rugby in last while! :D I do lo...
by Dan54.
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2895

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

9 changes to the Blues starting line up Interesting that isn't it PP? You think it's got to do with keeping them fresh and playing the collision game he seems to be getting them to do. It certainly working, and good to see a team intent on bashing up other team before spreading it around too much. ...
by Dan54.
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2895

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

9 changes to the Blues starting line up Interesting that isn't it PP? You think it's got to do with keeping them fresh and playing the collision game he seems to be getting them to do. It certainly working, and good to see a team intent on bashing up other team before spreading it around too much.
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread
Replies: 122
Views: 6713

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread

Agree Ted, looks like Aumua has come on stronger with scrumming too. Canes have been bloody good there first couple of weks, thats all of pack (but all front row mainly) doing their job. He looks to me he working well with tighthead.
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67939

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Exactly mrb, anyone writing off Crusaders at this stage of the year are not the brightest rugby followers. I actually picking them over Drua this weekend, mainly because they won't be turning up thinking they got win in the bag (which I perhaps think one or two did last week) and more because basica...
by Dan54.
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread
Replies: 122
Views: 6713

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread

I can’t believe Kemara got a super rugby contract let alone a contract with the Crusaders. He was absolute shite playing for NZ U20s last year. Lincoln McClutchie is better than him yet McClutchie got nothing. Think the difference is Kemara has nowhere near reached where he will be, especially behi...
by Dan54.
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread
Replies: 122
Views: 6713

Re: Crusaders vs Waratahs Match Thread

I can’t believe Kemara got a super rugby contract let alone a contract with the Crusaders. He was absolute shite playing for NZ U20s last year. Lincoln McClutchie is better than him yet McClutchie got nothing. Think the difference is Kemara has nowhere near reached where he will be, especially behi...
by Dan54.
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL SR'24 Cpt Hurricane Canes vs Reds Thread, Sun 3 March (SUPER ROUND)
Replies: 150
Views: 8157

Re: OFFICIAL SR'24 Cpt Hurricane Canes vs Reds Thread, Sun 3 March (SUPER ROUND)

Still stoked with the result morning after. Am pretty pleased how Canes went obviously, there are afe decent looking players putting their hands up in squad. Noy suggesting as ABs, but as bloody good super players. I will say Cameron at 10 is going ok (not great) and that was a big worry preseason. ...