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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112300
- Views: 7527639
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
One has to admire his consistency. As bad on his 1st cap as his 101st Things are finally looking up He should have gone after the world cup, but I suspect he and Scabbers had some kind of gentlemen's agreement to get him to 100. If that’s true, I’d hate that. It’s the national team, the ultimate me...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 1657
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Manu was an incredible wrecking ball but Guscott had everything else. Absolutely nothing wrong with his tackling, great hands and pace to burn. Remember Underwood pelting away and Guscott alongside looking like he was jogging. As a 15, I wouldn’t fancy Manu coming at me but at least I’d be sure that...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Irish Travellers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2019
Re: Irish Travellers
Some of these lovely people took up residence in the car park where I used to work. Police not interested so the landlord called in a firm of ex squaddies from London to deal with it. One of them had a quiet word and within the hour the travellers were gone. This is the West Country and there are al...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
So Ben Ryan (of 'teaching' Fijians to be good at 7s) is currently the best alternative that's been suggested? Just checking. As I said, it was a waaaaaaay left field suggestion on the basis that we need a shrink more than we need a coach. On a more sensible tack, I think that ROG is worth a look.
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
And boy, isn't he making a career out of pointing that out :lol: Less to do with that and more to do with him now being more of a sports psychologist and leadership guru, who knows how to run a rugby team. The problem is all in our heads and someone needs to create a culture to sort that out. I'm n...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
Waaaaaay out of left field pick, largely as I think it’s a top two inches issue, Ben Ryan. The bloke whose only success came from 'coaching' Fijians to play 7s? :lol: And boy, isn't he making a career out of pointing that out :lol: Less to do with that and more to do with him now being more of a sp...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
Waaaaaay out of left field pick, largely as I think it’s a top two inches issue, Ben Ryan.Da iawn diolch wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:52 am Ok, new PR rule.
You can't call for a coach or a player to be sacked/dropped if you don't suggest an alternative who stands up to scrutiny.
This would basically end the Townsend debate.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
On topic, I'm not sure Scotland will get a coach who can life them ebtetr than Townsend. Though I do think Townsend style is one can beat almost anyone on their day, but would require so much energy and precision I doubt Scotland can do it 5 games in a row. This is the thing it's consistency and ga...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
Scotland’s Eddie O’Sullivan. Stabilised and improved a mess but couldn’t make a breakthrough. The Scots real problem is they have no Declan Kidney ready to take over and bring them to the next level Scotland could have Graham Henry, John Madden and Alex Ferguson, but they’ll still have to make do w...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Gregor Townsend
- Replies: 137
- Views: 3100
Re: Gregor Townsend
He’s done a great job to get us from where we were to what we are ‘capable’ of, but he’s topped out and we are wasting a very good team. Not convinced he has the changing room either.
Thanks but time for someone new.
Thanks but time for someone new.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 705
- Views: 9602
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
And that’s how you do the anthem
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
- Replies: 11406
- Views: 1230983
Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Binged on Guy Ritchie’s Gentlemen over the last few days . Excellent work Snap. The fella knows his genre right enough. Solid entertainment. My daughter pointed out to me in advance that the male lead does Keanu things up a bit though. One expression is all I need, now fcuk off and film me. Wish sh...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112300
- Views: 7527639
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Ben Earl is a joke. He is not fair What he's proven is what many of us have been saying, footwork is more important than bulk now. Defenders just chop down fat lumps easily. Pushing that further- wouldn't we be better with Earl and Mercer on the pitch? Probably. Earl and Barbeary would be interesti...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Hopefully Italy can back it up and win next week. If they can establish themselves as a team who could win two or three games a year would make the championship even better. Good luck to 'em, Scotland haven't managed that yet. We can certainly do that, just not in a row or when we are supposed to. ...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45665
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
It wouldn't be great if Ireland were to lose again next week yet somehow still win the tournament. They won’t lose to sodding Scotland. The stars aligned for England today. At home, with a passionate crowd behind them, they played well above themselves and Ireland, on the verge of an historic 5th G...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45665
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
Two corking games. Well done rugby.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45665
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
So graciousDuff Paddy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:35 pmYeah should have closed it out. We were off today though.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45665
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
100 caps and you do that.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45665
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
bimboman wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:28 pmDuff Paddy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:27 pm Fantastic depth in that England backline pity they can’t execute at that paceSame posterThey’re doing that crafty England tactic of trying to bore us to death
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
- Replies: 1639
- Views: 45665
Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
Here we go…
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Surely Townsend has to have questions asked of him. Nothing to show for how many years in charge of one of their best sides in the past 30 years? They're somehow still just one win away from a triple crown. But yeah, a bad loss next week and the focus will be on him. He’s done a phenomenal job, but...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Think Italy just grabbed their public's love and buy in there. Full and loud attendance, big TV audience. These wins are big. That's massive for us. 2 positive results. This time we didn't have a man advantage, this time we went down, got up and won. We earn this win. This is a very good Scottish t...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
You absolute twat. Never say the Irish have no class.HighKingLeinster wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:05 pmAnd unsurprisingly the answer is noHighKingLeinster wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:00 pm Has Finn got the testicular fortitude to win this for the scots........
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Wow, great game. Well done Italy, huge performance.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Ooh fudge, game on.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
I f**king love Huw Jones
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Italy have done well to stay in it. Scots have been very good in patches. Fun game. Looking forward to the next 40 :thumbup: Scotland are shite. Italy at home should 100% expect to win this. That’s a bit rich - Scotland showed many times excellence during those first 40 mins Thread Irished.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Everyone in Scotland knows exactly how you feel.danny_fitz wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:06 pm Italy the most frustrating side to watch. How often do they do the hard patient build up play to get inside the 22 and then shit the bed with a silly knock on or getting isolated.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Really like the speed that Horne is putting on the game. Comes with a health warning though and we’re trying to play a little too much.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112300
- Views: 7527639
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
I have said before on here recently i feel like i'm a bit 'at the end of the road' with england rugby- borth is safe to the next rwc. There's no sane argument for Daly over Radwan for example unless you flat out don't like rugby. I like watching ireland or scotland play, but i'm just not getting en...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112300
- Views: 7527639
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112300
- Views: 7527639
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Revealed: England’s attack ignored in training with a back touching ball just once in session Headline in graph. Haven’t read it, but I can believe it. Youngs, who also played under Borthwick at Leicester, added that attack is not “high on his [Borthwick’s] agenda” and that the performance against ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5754
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
This definitely has a banana skin feel, but I’m doing my best to feel confident.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: F1 Thread
- Replies: 17839
- Views: 1193349
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: F1 Thread
- Replies: 17839
- Views: 1193349
Re: F1 Thread
Not sure if they’re more talented but given the different eras, cars and contexts, seems more than touch daft to state unequivocally that Max is the ‘most talented’ of all time. Like proper excitable poster on the wall shite. Or trolling. Let’s all listen to Johnny come lately. :lol: Fair point. Bu...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Mysterious Case of The Disappearing Arse!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1234
Re: The Mysterious Case of The Disappearing Arse!
I thought this was a thread about Toga's whereabouts.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: A Bit Salty
- Replies: 183
- Views: 11511
Re: A Bit Salty
Point of order re. Sam Overthehill, if you’re born overseas to a serving member of our country’s armed forces, you’re almost certainly de facto born in the UK. ‘British Forces Overseas’ is the correct term, I think. His old man Greg (my old man’s former boss) was a serving RAF Officer, on (a relati...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: A Bit Salty
- Replies: 183
- Views: 11511
Re: A Bit Salty
I don't think anyone is stupid enough to suggest in good faith that a guy who was born abroad but ha lived here all his life, particularly someone whose parents were working abroad, should not be able to play for the country he grew up in. But there should be much stricter rules. A guy who never se...