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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
That's much more like it! If we're being really honest, a good Crusaders team wins this game by 70+, but let's not split hairs. I imagine it wasn't especially pretty to watch for neutrals, but I'll take it. I absolutely loved the scrum demolition job. Lots of positives all round. - Obviously a far ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
Great set pieces from the crusaders but their handling was pretty dire at times. Just reading a bit more about the rebels off field issues and what's been going on this week. I think it would be very easy for their on field performance to implode the rest of the year which is a shame given how they...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
Great set pieces from the crusaders but their handling was pretty dire at times. Just reading a bit more about the rebels off field issues and what's been going on this week. I think it would be very easy for their on field performance to implode the rest of the year which is a shame given how they ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
The bastards are going to make the playoffs and tip everyone up away from home aren't they
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4855
Re: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
Not sure why the Reds fans have been so down heading into this, they have done well against all NZ opposition this year There is a solid argument that Uru and McReight have been the Reds' best forwards. Both are missing. Ditto captain and starting scrumhalf McDermott and the biggest attacking threa...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Interesting Swiss case brought against the government for lack of action on climate change breaching peoples right to life. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/25/climate-change-how-a-landmark-legal-victory-in-europe-could-affect-nz/ Found this an important point which Shane Jones might want to compreh...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
There is a couple of parts to it Having as much of the developed world focused on this and it being part of various trade agreements, it's more a case of get on board or be left behind. Waiting for those contributors to start is recipe for disaster. If they won't start we may as well show them how's...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5579
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
Any Canes supporter has this feeling at some point every week. Disappointment is part of the fun of being a Canes supporter. We don't suffer the hubris of the 3x champion Blues or 14x champions Crusaders fans live with. We are the people's champions for a reason. Are we the Princess Diana of Super ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4855
Re: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
Not sure why the Reds fans have been so down heading into this, they have done well against all NZ opposition this year
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Luke Jacobson doesn't feature much in the loose forward stats so far this season. Have to say Lakai and Iose will be putting major pressure on his spot. Will they want to look at more specialists or utilities? Obviously missing ruck/breakdown attendance which is a big one for loose forwards. Blues ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 81
- Views: 7891
Re: The best 5 players in the world right now
Based on the most current form only....no tests or anything else considered Gibson Park Willis Sotutu DuPont Earl Sotutu, Which club does he play for? Please share clips if any or reason for your sekection. Why would you pick him above PSdT that have won World Rugby player of the year already, made...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Interesting Swiss case brought against the government for lack of action on climate change breaching peoples right to life. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/25/climate-change-how-a-landmark-legal-victory-in-europe-could-affect-nz/ Found this an important point which Shane Jones might want to comprehe...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
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's an interesting observation. Papali'i has made more clean breaks ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
- Replies: 155
- Views: 5344
Re: Chiefs are playing someone tomorrow evening
What has Lord's injury history like hes seems to be out a lot? Has he just been unlucky or is he another Tasman Jesus, a couple good games then back to rehab?
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4855
Re: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
Interesting to see big Pat and Darry locking together, hope they both have big games
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Anyone who was wondering why the greens rule out working with national have their answer.
There is no way a green party could work with a party pushing these policies - if they were inside the tent and these policies got watered down, the greens would never get a green vote again
There is no way a green party could work with a party pushing these policies - if they were inside the tent and these policies got watered down, the greens would never get a green vote again
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25645
Re: Super Rugby 2024
A few weeks ago we had a whole heap of games within 10 points of each other and things were getting exciting. Now we seem to be lucky to get one close game and the rest of blowouts. This weekend was pretty dire and kind of deflates excitement for the comp Rugby is doomed with the fickleness of its ...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
- Replies: 27114
- Views: 2015369
Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Great you found a good fit Ali. I started at a local gym at the start of the year and so far it has a good mix of ages and the majority of people focusing on their workout. The only issues so far is that a couple of times the older guys have hijacked the Playlist and filled it with pink Floyd etc wh...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread
- Replies: 207
- Views: 46174
Re: The Blues returning optimism 2024 Thread
I sorta watched the game but couldn't really work out if brumbies were just crap or the blues just rolled em. Blues are hard to stop once they get on a roll. They have a lot of big runners and they work harder at the breakdown to retain their ball this year. Blues had 70% of possession. Brumbies re...
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SUPER 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1649
Re: SUPER 10
As has been argued for a long time, its time to jettison the south island off to Antarctica
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Yesterday
- Replies: 102
- Views: 997
Re: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Today
Great result against a team that's usually caused us problems.
Do we have to start hoping again? I'm not sure I can bring myself to do it
Do we have to start hoping again? I'm not sure I can bring myself to do it
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Yesterday
- Replies: 102
- Views: 997
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 1990's NZ Super Rugby 'Bumper Stickers'
- Replies: 7
- Views: 458
Re: 1990's NZ Super Rugby 'Bumper Stickers'
From memory about 99 the blues one was something along the lines of 'we're awesome, saders got lucky in that final but we for sure know how to keep winning heaps and heaps. 96 and 97 are the norm baby'
Bastard mocker gods never forgave us
Bastard mocker gods never forgave us
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
TJ is also thriving behind a pack that's going quite well. Conversely Christie has been average behind a pack that has had the upper hand most games
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Yesterday
- Replies: 102
- Views: 997
Re: Blues v Brumbies @ Eden Park - Today
Weather has been crap all day so expecting a lot of route 1 rugby.
Blues will need to be more clinical than they have been to convert pressure to points
Blues will need to be more clinical than they have been to convert pressure to points
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
What's the everyone's vibe on the fast track legislation? Personally the idea that major projects can be done quicker makes sense, however having that final decision rest with a minister seems ridiculous without proper safeguards. It seems like a knee jerk sound bite policy which could terrible imp...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
What's the everyone's vibe on the fast track legislation? Personally the idea that major projects can be done quicker makes sense, however having that final decision rest with a minister seems ridiculous without proper safeguards. It seems like a knee jerk sound bite policy which could terrible impa...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
And from that early note Mr Mike was destined to life as a lawyer
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Spot on. Knowing that people out there are gaining happiness, wealth, health, shelter, etc, at another's expense and counting that as a perquisite to self-satisfaction, at least gives an insight to some peoples political thought processes. x( Thinking of it in racing terms, we might all be on the s...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Reciprocity is a social norm whether negative or positive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reciprocity_(social_psychology) Despite Jammy's protests if I did a nice favour for him he would likely feel compelled to do something in return in the future. For example if I shout him a pint while we watch t...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
We understand it we just want to know what incentive there is in life to grow tall if everyone is going to be made as tall as you. I guess everyone can enjoy their height then. Unless enjoyment is only possible if one uses their height to look down on others. That'd be pretty sad, don't you think? ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
- Replies: 82
- Views: 2125
Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator
Thought some of the kiwi commentators got rid of the one eyed accusation when we were getting beaten up by Ireland. They were pretty effusive in their praise of the Irish. Solid play by play guys able to get an accurate call while build excitement seems to be a lost art - Bray, McLaren, early Greg c...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Replies: 201
- Views: 5780
Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
Is this what the Irish rugby thread is like? An article posted, a couple of post related to it and then a completely unrelated inter provincial argument?
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Anyone want to take bets on the inflation figures out today? Reserve bank reckoned 3.8, major banks putting it at 4-4.2. Either way rates aren't changing any time soon. While economists have been optimistic about a drop in November, they spent most of 2023 saying rates would be steadily dropping all...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
- Replies: 82
- Views: 2125
Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator
I like Kane Hames, he's been involved at the higher level but also done his refs cert and explains things without incessantly thinking every line need to be hilarious.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3548
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
I still don't get how full professionals can have a compeltely non functioning lineout and have 2 teams so shit at taking kickoffs- both sides throughout were rubbish.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:52 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Farewell chums
- Replies: 15
- Views: 624
Re: Farewell chums
Thought Clogs had got a side gig as a Malaysian Airlines pilot but maybe he's just in a Boeing
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 4:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
On the journalists swallowing their bias and doing the job. I think the perfect example is Hosking, every election there was a storm about him hosting debates, and every year he was absolutely fine and shelved his ZB shock persona
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534069
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Of course Herr generalTehui wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:20 amI like visual storytelling that emphasises a particular point, but in this case it was the snappy one liner that did it for me.Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:16 amWhy am I not surprised you found that entertaining. You're definitely have a trend