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- Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: WALES OUT!!!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1017
Re: WALES OUT!!!
We need more teams in the 6N not fewer. These Wales youngsters will improve in time.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 701
- Views: 9003
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
I couldn't work out why the French hate Marcus Smith so much? What has he done to them? The same question could be levelled at you :lol: I appreciate his skills... Just don't think there's ready for test rugby, or if he ever will be. The French crowd, on the other hand, booed the teams announcement...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 701
- Views: 9003
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
I think Jonny Wilkinson describes it well... the French player leaning so far forward puts his legs out of reach of the wrap... creating the illusion of a no arms tackle. In slow mo, the front on view shows it's almost impossible to tackle him around the legs as the french player falls forward into...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Farewell sweet prince
- Replies: 19
- Views: 607
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 96
- Views: 1989
Re: Gregor Townsend
Scotland's tight five isn't top level. Nevertheless, they should really have finished 2nd or 3rd, badly let down by an Irish TMO.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well played Italy!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 281
Re: Well played Italy!
Italy too good now, we need some new continental whipping boys in the tournament. Portugal anyone?
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Tae a 6 nations...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 180
Re: Tae a 6 nations...
Jock version of an Eddie Butler monologue? :) It was very competitive middle pack of Scotland, England, Italy and France this year, with Ireland ahead at the top and Wales adrift at the bottom. In terms of Scotland, the erroneous non-try v France was probably the difference between 4th and 2nd. Unlu...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 701
- Views: 9003
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
I read in media that in theory there is a scenario that if england won and ireland lost,ireland would win title even though england had won more games,due to all irelands bonus points.obviously there are various scenarios how that could play out but i guess its possible and a big flaw in the six na...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45168
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
Spot on, England were clearly the better side and it's still not a great England team, more to come,as you say.terryfinch wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:52 pm Disappointed we didn’t win by a greater margin but good game nonetheless. Ford’s goal kicking woes kept Ireland in it. Lots more to come from this group of English lads potentially.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45168
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
They were lucky to be in it, a better England team would've killed them off.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45168
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
thats the difference between a QF team and a SF team, got to show up on the crunch occasions.
Better luck next time little green men
Better luck next time little green men
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:31 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: England Vs Wales • Official Match Thread • 6Nations 2024
- Replies: 980
- Views: 19919
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Scotland vs France Match Thread
- Replies: 912
- Views: 15619
Re: Scotland vs France Match Thread
Bent Paddy TMO ended Scotland's Slam.
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Never been more downbeat for an England 6N campaign. Fingers crossed for 2 early wins v Italy & Wales, I don't see much return at Murrayfield or Stade de France. Ireland at Twickers is a 50-50 match at best. Edit: just read the France v England match takes place at Olympic Park in Lyon, not the Stad...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is it time for Rishi to go?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 2984
Re: Is it time for Rishi to go?
It's long past time for Sunak to go, installed puppet. Don't want their next controlled puppet Badenoch either.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
If England play poorly over the next while, and Farrell plays well in France, there will be a clamour for his re-selection.
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: UFC Dricus du Plessis
- Replies: 101
- Views: 5443
Re: UFC Dricus du Plessis
I don't understand why anyone who is normal would want to watch a blood sport I don't understand how anyone that is normal wouldn't want to watch a blood sport You like to watch people fighting? Beating each other up? No. There is something wrong with people who watch it. You like to watch people r...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Ben is not nearly as physical as Tom. Ben is the older brother too, wonder who used to win the scraps. You think the extra 10 minutes makes all the difference? I recall boxing columnist Dan Rafael picking Vitali over Wladimir Klitschko on the basis of older brother-younger brother psychology, and i...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Ben is the older brother too, wonder who used to win the scraps.mr flaps wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:02 pmBen is not nearly as physical as Tom.Da iawn diolch wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:48 pmTom has been almost ever-present for England in recent years. If he's injured, you may as well pick the actual next best thing.
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?
- Replies: 169
- Views: 5775
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Indeed. Scabnose isn't known for throwing the baby out with the bathwater. I'd expect to see a starting XV that looks like this in the opening game: Steward Daly Slade Lawrence Reed Ford (if fit) Mitchell Genge George Stuart Itoje Chessum Curry Earl Dombrandt Five exceptional backline kicking optio...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Lawrence Dallaglio hates Saffas
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9683
Re: Lawrence Dallaglio hates Saffas
Same! Classless cvnts to a man. Outside of rugby they’re lovely. Nah all the Afrikaner’s I have dealt with at work are cvnts, can’t be told. English speaking on the other hand are great to work with. Culturally they’re very direct. I understand how this ruffles feathers. Personally I appreciate dir...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Goodbye our Irish friends & others
- Replies: 175
- Views: 9344
Re: Goodbye our Irish friends & others
So we will go our separate ways. You’ll be happy and probably get your wish of some Georgian and Portuguese teams in the URC to replace us. And we will be happy having meaningful games with historic rivalries and all within driving distance. No more playing *check notes* Zebre or *check notes* uh S...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: LRZ
- Replies: 163
- Views: 6779
Re: LRZ
On the practice squad in the US, you make between 12k and 16k USD per week for 18 weeks...you get per diems and what not.. so, for LRZ he would probably make about 300k-400k in that year as he would get a signing bonus and guarantee... Signing bonuses can be anywhere from 20k to 150k for Undrafted ...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:08 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Lawrence Dallaglio hates Saffas
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9683
Re: Lawrence Dallaglio hates Saffas
I think Chilli made the best point, while they've done well in the URC, the SA teams haven't exactly taken the Champions Cup by storm. I do wonder though, for those complaining why is it ok for SA players to play in European sides, but not for SA teams? They're happy to use non-European SA players ...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112026
- Views: 7496032
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
EJ in the Guardian: “Steve Borthwick did a fantastic job,” Jones says of his successor. “He took over the team less than 12 months before and went back to basics, attritional play with a very experienced team, and had a really good World Cup. “I was really pleased for Steve, having worked with him f...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10926
- Views: 895338
Re: Anthony Joshua
Good shout from a Parker perspective, but not convinced there's much upside in that for Ngannou.
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10926
- Views: 895338
Re: Anthony Joshua
Lewis has openly admitted had he fought Tyson early in his career he would have lost. Often a result is due to timing. This is why it's so disappointing how the past few years have panned out. 2015 to 2025 could have, should have been a golden decade for Heavyweight boxing. I’ve never heard that fr...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Top Springbok Rugby Giant of 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3882
Re: The Top Springbok Rugby Giant of 2023
Etzebeth or Du Toit
Du Toit really stood out in the WC final but not sure he was as influential in the other games, so I would lean Etzebeth.
Du Toit really stood out in the WC final but not sure he was as influential in the other games, so I would lean Etzebeth.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10926
- Views: 895338
Re: Anthony Joshua
Who is next for Joseph Parker?
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Which was the best RWC final?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4223
Re: Which was the best RWC final?
2011 was crap too.boere wors wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:09 pm For a neutral probably 2003 was the best. Even contest, good rugby, some tries, some drama. Worst one must be 2007.
It's between 2003 & 2023 for me.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Anthony Joshua
- Replies: 10926
- Views: 895338
Re: Anthony Joshua
I mean if you think about it, tonight was an absolute travesty for Fury and his legacy. Wallin the man who was "robbed" and took him to 12 rounds with a 4 inch cut on his eyebrow and his Wilder where he earned a name both got the shit kicked out of them tonight. Fury is out in the deep deep water a...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Lawrence Dallaglio hates Saffas
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9683
Re: Lawrence Dallaglio hates Saffas
South Africa will probably win the next two or three World Cups without any more help from us. Fckin' hell Lol, what a defeatist. I think Chilli made the best point, while they've done well in the URC, the SA teams haven't exactly taken the Champions Cup by storm. I do wonder though, for those comp...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sean O’Brien
- Replies: 93
- Views: 12344
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:44 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sean O’Brien
- Replies: 93
- Views: 12344
Re: Sean O’Brien
6. Ferris
7. Van der Flier
8. Foley
20. O'Brien
7. Van der Flier
8. Foley
20. O'Brien
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 16745
Re: Eddie Jones has resigned
I'll argue he's not a good coach, a lucky win with Japan aside he's a serial flop. People point to his recent spell with england upto 2019- that was John Mitchell, the minute he walked eddie was farked and crashed. He's a grifter. Hold on a second, he went on a record-breaking win streak with Japan...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Things you appreciate more as you get older.
- Replies: 105
- Views: 9093
Re: Things you appreciate more as you get older.
Gym and exercise. I've always been active and reasonably fit but took it for granted. Now I'm in my 40s I'm more gym now than I've ever done just to maintain a good level of fitness and watch the weight. In hindsight I wish I was doing this in my 20s. I know greater training frequency is more impor...