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by booze
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
Replies: 91
Views: 8273

Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan

Watched episode one Thought it was great Mariko is stunning Born in NZ :o If a dog is born in a stable it doesn’t make it a mutant you do know the UK has at least 10 times more mingers than NZ has actual women? due to it being a small crowded island, you are constantly surrounded by mingers :D
by booze
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour
Replies: 19
Views: 980

Re: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour

He's clearly the best 10 in the country by a mile as well, damn chiefs better not run him into the ground He has a hell of a target on him for opposition meatlumps, that is for sure. p.s. Anyone else think Dutchie was getting a little bit racist until they opened the thread? That’s what :P I though
by booze
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Rd 5. Chiefs Vs Highlanders Match thread
Replies: 16
Views: 578

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Rd 5. Chiefs Vs Highlanders Match thread

Tehui wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:26 am I watched the highlights, and unfortunately I haven't seen any obvious candidates to take the AB locking positions left vacant by Retallick and Whitelock. Not yet anyway.
Highlights aren’t the best way to judge a lock
by booze
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your best ever national team by unit
Replies: 95
Views: 3467

Re: Your best ever national team by unit

NZ team offered above is fire. Just full of goats. Really like this side below. Weak up front outside of the great Eales. But from the loosies out, a better group of player combos than the Bok listed in this thread. Largely 90's Wobs... Front row: Daly, Kearns, McKenzie Second row: Giffin, Eales Ba...
by booze
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Silver lake All Blacks
Replies: 473
Views: 25197

Re: Silver lake All Blacks

shanky wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:39 pm Private equity is a f**king scourge upon the planet

It’s like planet of the f**king apes except that the apes are f**king accountants

Stay the hell away from these people. Is my advice
Unfortunately, PE is everywhere and now makes the world go round.
by booze
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Silver lake All Blacks
Replies: 473
Views: 25197

Re: Silver lake All Blacks

Bump... So this turned out well. NZR paying $10.5m in interest to Silver Lake each year. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/new-zealand-rugby-faces-financial-crunch-silver-lake-cash-investment-running-out/Q6ORNSSYJZAADMO36S4CW6UYEU/ New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) financial health has taken a dramati...
by booze
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 846

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

I think the Cheetahs would be competitive. Possibly the Griquas, Pumas too. Not sure if there is a 4th team though. They won’t really add quality to the comp, will not really add any real interest and add a huge amount of cost and travel to the sides now. Just can’t see those sides being attractive...
by booze
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 846

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

I think the Cheetahs would be competitive. Possibly the Griquas, Pumas too. Not sure if there is a 4th team though. They won’t really add quality to the comp, will not really add any real interest and add a huge amount of cost and travel to the sides now. Just can’t see those sides being attractive...
by booze
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 846

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

the non-URC teams can join Super Rugby. Sam Warburton was saying on the 6N highlights show that the New Zealand players felt that they were missing the physicality of the South Africans That’s why they are bringing back tours and more engagement with SA teams and not just the boks. I can’t see how ...
by booze
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Proposed Rugby Law Changes
Replies: 176
Views: 2589

Re: Proposed Rugby Law Changes

camroc1 wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:22 pm I don't agree with the crooked LO being allowed.
I do, if you don’t contest a lineout, you shouldn’t win it.
by booze
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61271

Re: All Blacks 2024

Put it this way, last year we lost to France by 50 points at home. A year later, we’ve snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in a bear pit stadium in France. We couldn’t have even dreamed about beating Ireland a year ago. We have definitely improved, and many of us are eating humble pie served b...
by booze
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 846

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

They got the new competition going for the others (non URC teams) starting soon. The CC is going to be close to URC level What is the new comp for non-URC teams? I don't see how the URC sides (without their Boks) will be able to field strong teams for a Jul-Sept Currie Cup. I think the Jul-Sept win...
by booze
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61271

Re: All Blacks 2024

I agree. England were pretty limited at the world cup and played a very simple game to try and nullify SA. That tactic might have worked against the Boks... to a degree as they still lost, but it's not going to get them far against other sides. Plus they need to get the public onside and they have ...
by booze
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61271

Re: All Blacks 2024

I would agree England improved over the 6 nations after starting poorly but I don't think they were better than what they were at the Rwc. I think they are definitely improving. What is important to England is that they are developing players, getting experience and the squad will be in a far bette...
by booze
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61271

Re: All Blacks 2024

Italy were the only NH team to improve in the 6N. For the RC probably only the Wallabies will improve from last year. So I think we should be fine in a rebuilding phase this year. Cameron and Perofeta are adequate back ups in that context. Well, apart from Italy, one side did improve.. a lot. At le...
by booze
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

You say winners... Who else has? Most seem to go downhill. I guess England did for a couple of years pre 2003... But any team after they have won? Boks 2007 possibly the closest? NZ, you silly man. Boks won 70% of their tests in 2008. At least England capped off a very dominant run by winning 2003....
by booze
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9664

Re: Super Rugby 2024

For decades now, the AB's have had almost a production line of world class #10s. Fox, Mehrtens, Spencer, Carter, Barrett Of the current Crop at Super Rugby Level, we have Cameron, Perofeta, D-Mac, MIllar, Faleafaga, Godfrey, Love, Morgan, and a few others. A lot of great players, but not a Carter a...
by booze
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Royals photoshopping pictures of Kate
Replies: 66
Views: 2251

Re: Royals photoshopping pictures of Kate

Fuxk me, I think those are Prince Andrew’s fingers around the young princess on the right of the photo.

Sick bastard
by booze
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Kerr
Replies: 152
Views: 3876

Re: Sam Kerr

Fair call. So the cop pressed charges because she hurt his feelings - that’s where we’re at, right? Cops being cops. Like everyone else they have the right to do their job without being abused. Its also phenomenally stupid to say anything that could be construed as offensive to a copper Cops needed...
by booze
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banksy's anonymity
Replies: 56
Views: 2153

Re: Banksy's anonymity

Who gives a shit about Banksy.

Now does anyone know who James McQueen is? British actor who uses ‘James ‘Mcqueen’ as a pseudonym
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

Maybe. Loftus is a difficult ground to win at against the Boks. Since 1970, England have one once in 1994 and the All Blacks 4 times. The ABs have won 5 times there since 1996. 5-0 against Sa in that time. I have a soft spot for Loftus 🥰 Apologies. Yes. ABs have absolutely dominated at Loftus. 😡 Th...
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

Ireland will also be undercooked, the last 6N match will be later this month. The first test is at altitude so I think its near inconceivable that SA lose that. 1 all at best for Ireland, and I would not be surprised at all if SA win it 2 nil. Altitude is not the advantage it once was. Ireland are ...
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Kerr
Replies: 152
Views: 3876

Re: Sam Kerr

I do agree that this should never go to trial. It feels as though it is an action that will produce huge amounts of publicity and has been cherry picked by CPS to go to trial. It will cost the taxpayers a huge amount of money in the process. I am sure that it is not the worst thing the policeman was...
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Kerr
Replies: 152
Views: 3876

Re: Sam Kerr

Judging by the language people use in their posts you are the most offended and outraged by far. I know it's easy to try and win arguments by calling people conservative snowflakes, gammons and whatever else but we probably should be discussing the standards we expect everyone to stick to. You even...
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Kerr
Replies: 152
Views: 3876

Re: Sam Kerr

You always say that - but everything you say screams champagne libtard. I reckon getting all outraged and offended about "racism" when a little girl calls you "white" would have to be pretty close to the absolute zenith of woke-ism. That's the thing with you conservative types. You're happy to go a...
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: car purchase issue
Replies: 15
Views: 2216

Re: car purchase issue

shanky wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:03 pm No one is going to court over 1,000 pounds

As has been said, if they’re decent, they’ll return the deposit.
Small claims court is exactly for sums like this
by booze
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

No. Boks will be undercooked, a new coaching setup, too many retirements, new ways and personell. Ireland to beat Boks in the series. Some fantastic dustups and moaning about refs etc. to follow, though. Ireland will also be undercooked, the last 6N match will be later this month. The first test is...
by booze
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

ZuLurk wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:27 am combined Ireland SA
Cheslin Kolbe and Malcolm Marx are just as good if not better
Marx is injured long term and Kolbe should be in ahead of Lowe.

Marx at his best is a automatic pick
by booze
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Kerr
Replies: 152
Views: 3876

Re: Sam Kerr

I dunno man, might want to read up a bit more about the history of Ireland and Scotland for a start. It's not really the same thing, is it? I take the point that their neighbours weren't very nice to them ... but they are their neighbours. Although I'm sure there will be howls of protest from all c...
by booze
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Kerr
Replies: 152
Views: 3876

Re: Sam Kerr

Blowing your nose in public makes you a "racist" these days. Everyone's a "racist". It's a complete moral panic. Allegedly she called the cop a "stupid white bastard". Assuming that's true, how much of a f-cking softcock does this police officer need to be to make a big deal about that? As if "reve...
by booze
Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

So you think head on head is less dangerous :roll: If you can't see the damage it causes it both players there is no helping you. Yes, I think head on head is less dangerous than shoulder to the head. Basic physics. I never said head to head wasn't also dangerous. Usually however head to head means...
by booze
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

No. Boks will be undercooked, a new coaching setup, too many retirements, new ways and personell. Ireland to beat Boks in the series. Some fantastic dustups and moaning about refs etc. to follow, though. I can see it being 1-1. With one game at altitude best chance of the boks beating an Ireland. S...
by booze
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

piquant wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:12 am soak tackles went out in the 90s maybe
Not according to the saint of referees, Wayne Barnes
by booze
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Rd 2 - Brumbies Vs Chiefs
Replies: 44
Views: 1795

Re: Super Rugby Rd 2 - Brumbies Vs Chiefs

Skiaddict wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:13 pm Can't say that I blame them. It is a long season and they need him at full strength.
It’s not actually a long season and he hasn’t played rugby in 18 months!
by booze
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jaguares back in Super Rugby
Replies: 68
Views: 5146

Re: Jaguares back in Super Rugby

mdaclarke wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:47 pm
Blackrock Bullet wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:45 pm A complete mess.

New Zealand and Australian rugby needs an intervention.
They need some South African teams back in Super Rugby
Yup, bring back the whipping boys of SA!
by booze
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6664

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

France are playing like they want to be playing for a different coaching ticket. Yeah deffo big vibe of that this tournament. I wonder if this is not just a mental breakdown after the world cup. Galthie should have left the entire team home, and blood new kids, to better prepare for next year and g...
by booze
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6664

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

How is Tuilagi managing step up to the senior international game?
by booze
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA D side vs NZ A team test cricket
Replies: 423
Views: 13903

Re: SA D side vs NZ A team test cricket

Hmmm, I'd put Hadlee first, still Crowe second and KW third at the moment. I get that for many Crowe might remain a sentimental second, but based on the numbers, Kane is way ahead. He's scored 3000 more runs, his average is 10 runs better, his strike rate is 6 points better, and he's scored almost ...
by booze
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chasing the Sun 2
Replies: 54
Views: 3536

Re: Chasing the Sun 2

assfly wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:29 pm Next they won't believe the majority of Springboks are vegans.

Or athsmatic
by booze
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11403
Views: 1230106

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

Grandpa wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:06 pm
Eugenius wrote: Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:02 am That last episode of True Detective was a little more like it .
It feels like it's only just getting going... and now it's gonna end next week?

Needs ten episodes at least when they draw it out like this...
Hasn’t it always had the long drawn out
Approach?