Dupont (the guy is going to be insane at the Olympics), Penaud, Mark Tele'a, Ardie Savea and PSdT.
Honorable mention to Earl.
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- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7705
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6319
Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Yeah, that is what 4071's post is about Ya spade.Wilson's Toffee wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:16 pm So, you are not allowed to call a spade a spade any more ?
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1004
- Views: 82660
Re: All Blacks 2024
When Dalton had a run of games a couple of years ago when Cane was injured, he was the standout on the EOYT... So definitely test quality. Meh... he's more of a Rueben Thorne type player... i.e.. a workhorse than a game winner. That can run like a back... hardly Reuben like.. . ...but what are his ...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9373
- Views: 309212
Re: Israel declares state of war
There is some disingenuous bullshit being posted here.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Welly cabal
- Replies: 28
- Views: 747
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 114
- Views: 1825
Re: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
Just watched this game. I love it when the plucky underdog comes from behind to win a game. Sadly, it was not the case here. Force were excellent. I think only two Crusaders stood out...Reece and Hanna. Franks and Joe Moody need to find another gig. Blackadder is all arms and limbs, and I feel that ...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53758
- Views: 2377600
Re: War in Ukraine...
Russian reactions to today's votes in US Congress: ◾️Peskov: - on seizing Russian assets: "If it's really about confiscating our assets, the USA will answer for that. Moscow will take measures in accordance with our interests, no time limits." - on aid to Ukraine: "the decision will make the USA ev...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53758
- Views: 2377600
Re: War in Ukraine...
US House passes Ukraine aid bill.
312 yays...210 Dems + 102 GOPers.
Well done Mike Johnson.
312 yays...210 Dems + 102 GOPers.
Well done Mike Johnson.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 6:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Anyone know when the votes are expected to take place today? https://x.com/ctvnews/status/1781661661776019504?s=46&t=hahx9CseQw_Ts1igZokqEQ Just passed 312 yay to 112 nay. 210 Democrats along with 102 GOPers. I don't like Mike Johnson's politics on many, many things, but he got this done at a poten...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
- Replies: 55702
- Views: 9444322
Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
I guess this is technically a "pic". Whatever. I found it funny because it's true. I mean, really, wtf? https://i.ibb.co/T1LD874/435762158-7765435593480536-2144365353187052529-n.png Funny in a naive way. It is not true though. I mean ... I suppose it's sligtly exaggerated ... depending on how big i...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
- Replies: 295
- Views: 13812
Re: Snyman's not forever ...
Truce, broNovember2019 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:52 pmYeah? And if you saw shells, you'd guess eggs
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
- Replies: 295
- Views: 13812
Re: Snyman's not forever ...
Interesting also since Snyman's nickname is "The Viking" and the local NFL franchise is the Minnesota Vikings on account of its large Scandanavian heritage . 'Course both Limerick and Dublin were founded by them too. No shit "...pitcher for my Minnesota Twins" Gosh! Wonder why I posted that, Einste...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9373
- Views: 309212
Re: Israel declares state of war
Almost none. Unless you think the authorities are allowing their men to get fat while their children starve. Recent evidence for any "fatties"...and no, a picture from months ago of a couple of >30 BMI blokes sitting on the ground with their shirts off amongst a bunch of other Palestinian captives ...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9373
- Views: 309212
Re: Israel declares state of war
Looks like this time Bibi used restrain and that US warning prevailed. Symbolic strikes in very symbolic areas ("oh look how easy it is for us to hit your nuclear facilities"). It also feels like Iran will want to leave it at that. Only issue are the hawks/extremists in both camps who may want to s...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9373
- Views: 309212
Re: Israel declares state of war
Saw a stat the other day that made me sad. 14,000 kids have been killed in Gaza since the Israeli onslaught. They’re just sitting ducks in that place. They can’t even go to a safe zone in Rafah anymore. How many more will be killed my malnutrition and starvation alone? Incredibly depressing. Almost...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
- Replies: 295
- Views: 13812
Re: Snyman's not forever ...
Located RG's dopplegänger...Bailey Ober 6'9" 260 lbs; pitcher for my Minnesota Twins. https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-photos/image/upload/d_people:generic:headshot:67:current.png/w_213,q_auto:best/v1/people/641927/headshot/67/current Interesting also since Snyman's nickname is "The Viking" and the lo...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
- Replies: 55702
- Views: 9444322
Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Funny in a naive way. It is not true though.Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:52 am I guess this is technically a "pic". Whatever. I found it funny because it's true. I mean, really, wtf?
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9373
- Views: 309212
Re: Israel declares state of war
Bibi publicly telling the Biden administration to do one. Not playing the long game. Although, to be fair he probably doesn't have a political future once the bombing stops.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 2590
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Smoking is such a nasty habit. Anytime a lady pulls out one to suck on it's an instant -50% on the hotness scale. I'd rather she pick her nose in front of me. There are some exceptions... https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cKe-2H6WBfDsSlqpsYWwyjO7Wtc=/0x89:2000x1214/1600x900/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/ch...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 2590
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Smoking is such a nasty habit. Anytime a lady pulls out one to suck on it's an instant -50% on the hotness scale. I'd rather she pick her nose in front of me. There are some exceptions... https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cKe-2H6WBfDsSlqpsYWwyjO7Wtc=/0x89:2000x1214/1600x900/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/ch...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:40 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
- Replies: 55702
- Views: 9444322
Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
This one's my favourite, a one-lane road/rail bridge. Sadly since demolished. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JNbq3XH/1/CwGn75SPZh538kHzsNWK2pnP7MKrzsrxbZ5Z5Gb3F/L/i-JNbq3XH-L.jpg Taken in 2016... https://imgur.com/MSJcZYk Is that West Coast Sth Island? Few of them when I last went along that c...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
- Replies: 55702
- Views: 9444322
Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
The other iconic NZ bridges, although on a less grand scale, are the good old "one laner" bridges: https://images2.imgbox.com/b7/4a/iNVV0faq_o.jpg Keeps the drivers on their toes! This one's my favourite, a one-lane road/rail bridge. Sadly since demolished. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JNbq3...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
- Replies: 295
- Views: 13812
Re: Snyman's not forever ...
Located RG's dopplegänger...Bailey Ober 6'9" 260 lbs; pitcher for my Minnesota Twins.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Expecting the Ukraine aid bill to be dead on arrival on the floor later this week. Much like the Israel bill looking to include IRS cuts. Anybody want to make any guesses how this plays out? Zelenskyy was interviewed last night on the PBS Newshour by Amna Nawaz, in Kyiv . The piece was perhaps 10 m...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
The GOP House is an absolute cluster. Given repeated failings by Jordan and Comer, we are now all quiet on the "Biden Crime Family" TM probe too.CanNZ2000 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:44 pm Senate just embarrassed the GOP led House
https://x.com/abc/status/17806970724733 ... s1igZokqEQ
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 2590
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Aren’t produced on demand any where. My licence has been in my safe for years now untouched . Can’t insist smokers legally drive. Just to clarify, your driver's license is locked away in a safe? High rate of home burglary where you live? Don't you need it when you drive? First thing a cop asks for ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 2590
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
I rode past an old school priest near a Catholic University yesterday. Full cassock, with hat, beads and furiously dragging on a ciggie. Tough teaching gig perhaps. It seemed very incongruous to me.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 2590
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Smoking age limit is 18 in the UK All advertising is banned in the UK. All packaging must be plain in the UK. I’m all for banning the thing all together. However the idea that something legal can only be sold to an adult age cohort that’s arbitrary is clearly ludicrous. It’s probably an excuse here...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Yet still worth more than there issue price Ever the silver lining eh? Trump is making billions off his ignorant fans and others* that wish to give him money without oversight. By all accounts this has been a great success for him. It’s probably going to mean he’s genuinely rich - legit billionaire...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
This is going to be a bloodbath. Some fvcking diamondhand cracker hick will still be holding at the end though, bless them - sticking it to the libs Down another 14.7% today to $22.84, wiping another $300 million off of the Orange man's holding Yet still worth more than there issue price Ever the s...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Expecting the Ukraine aid bill to be dead on arrival on the floor later this week. Much like the Israel bill looking to include IRS cuts. Anybody want to make any guesses how this plays out? Zelenskyy was interviewed last night on the PBS Newshour by Amna Nawaz, in Kyiv . The piece was perhaps 10 m...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Tough ask...
Perhaps put on a few more free ferries from Staten Island?
Perhaps put on a few more free ferries from Staten Island?
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:44 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9373
- Views: 309212
Re: Israel declares state of war
Iran has a consulat in Munich, maybe Israel will bomb that one to take some of the heat away from the Middle East ? the Germans seem to be fine with most things Israel does Israel ought to start funding insurgents against the Islamic republic. A successul revolution in Iran would do Iran, and every...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Replies: 201
- Views: 5760
Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
2024 Barrett the younger doesn't look anything like the 2023 version...well as far as performance for the Hurricanes goes. I think he has reached a certain status with the ABs where he doesn’t have to worry about busting a gut in super rugby! Time to move the lad on then. TJ wouldn't be so blasé.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Trump is looking haggard. http://c.files.bbci.co.uk/114E5/production/_133158807_20ca3a87e2c2e1d5e1ec39def0925f717ec8623d0_316_5819_32755819x3275.jpg Trump not a happy camper today. https://twitter.com/klasfeldreports/status/1779961426599137730?s=61&t=ZefNKhSLNv9e3Ybgo_tdnw Sleepy Donny...the irony ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Trump is looking haggard.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18293
- Views: 858822
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
It's gonna be a tough ask. Is the pool solely from Manhattan?
I would be a yeah, nah.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Replies: 201
- Views: 5760
Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
2024 Barrett the younger doesn't look anything like the 2023 version...well as far as performance for the Hurricanes goes.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
- Replies: 115
- Views: 1514
Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
"Jacque" Willis for France?
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
- Replies: 115
- Views: 1514