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by flaggETERNAL
Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 257
Views: 23038

Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD

Bumpity bump

Dune releases in Fiji on the 29th and man I am pumped!
by flaggETERNAL
Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8500
Views: 264212

Re: Israel declares state of war

What exactly is Israel's end game? Do they even have one? I get the impression that for them this was a 9/11 moment and they reacted out of anger and a need for vengeance. Surely, cooler heads must be starting to regret going so hard? Then again, for Netanyahu and his need to distract from his case,...
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bin O’Keefe and that last scrum.
Replies: 265
Views: 6756

Re: Bin O’Keefe and that last scrum.

I’ve got an idea, we should de-power scrums, then we can get rid of a couple of players, that will create more space for more tries!!! That would be an awesome change and make rugby soooo much more exciting I've got an idea, why don't you make the same shit unoriginal joke that every other plum mak...
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bin O’Keefe and that last scrum.
Replies: 265
Views: 6756

Re: Bin O’Keefe and that last scrum.

Rugby2023 wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:57 am Whatever, it's rugby so there's an implied acceptence that questionable refereeing decisions are part of the sport. It's frustrating for sure, but unfortunately there's nothing much that can be done about it, humans are fallible.
Too many rugby fans have this attitude.
by flaggETERNAL
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3094

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

This is one of the dumbest rugby 'laws' If a defender gets a finger on your pass, your pass was shit. end of. AMEN! Simplify the law. If a defender gets a hand on your pass, it's a shit pass that's too late. If it went fell on the ground and went forward off the defender it's a knockon. If it went ...
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3094

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

@CM11

Furry muff.

Well, how about rucks and scrums? Surely we can't say that referees aren't reffing these areas according how THEY interpret the laws.
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3094

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

Can't be good for the game then It has been a part of the game since the game was invented. Is the correct answer. You adapt to the refs. It's a skill. But that's my point. Why can't we just have common sense laws that take away the need for teams to study the ref about as much as they study the op...
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Fijian captain was a disgrace in the press conference. He’s surely going to be sanctioned for accusing the officials of bias. I certainly don't agree with his actions but is there a way to raise these concerns? Can/do refs face sanctions? He also threw a tantrum on field which looked very bad. And ...
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3094

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

Well Etsebeth looked to have knocked the ball back for starters. Interpretation has always played a part. But it’s tough when the team you support isn’t typically good enough and you need every bounce to go your way. And I say that as a long suffering Stags fan. Sorry yes, but still it could have e...
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3094

Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

Well Etsebeth looked to have knocked the ball back for starters. Interpretation has always played a part. But it’s tough when the team you support isn’t typically good enough and you need every bounce to go your way. And I say that as a long suffering Stags fan. Sorry yes, but still it could have e...
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Replies: 146
Views: 3094

How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?

In one game, Aaron Smith knocks the ball on, it's deemed a penalisable and cardable offence In another, Owen Farrell knocks the ball on, it's just a penalty In yet another, Etzebeth I think it was does the same and the ref just says it's a knock on How do we get to a place where the laws are followe...
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What happened to NH dominance?
Replies: 7
Views: 427

Re: What happened to NH dominance?

Not a dig but it feels like just a week ago, pundits were pretty confident in calling an all Northern Hemisphere Semifinals. Pundits? Pundit . n. an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public: Or posters on this forum who have no frack...
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What happened to NH dominance?
Replies: 7
Views: 427

Re: What happened to NH dominance?

AnkleTap wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:00 pm Everyone knows the Freman control the Southern regions.
:thumbup: for the Dune reference
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What happened to NH dominance?
Replies: 7
Views: 427

What happened to NH dominance?

Not a dig but it feels like just a week ago, pundits were pretty confident in calling an all Northern Hemisphere Semifinals.

Now there's only one NH team left.
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations England
Replies: 12
Views: 353

Congratulations England

Had the gameplay to grind out a win. I thought Fiji lifted. Unfortunately for us, so did you.
Good luck in your semifinal
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Congratulations England.

No shame for Fiji in that game though
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Hawk97 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:41 pm
Oceanbreeze wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 3:39 pm Hope it's a good clean game without cards spoiling it.
….we’ll do our best :uhoh:
See that you do :lol:
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

I think Fiji have this unless theyre knackered or choke. Dont think England have the game to strangle them otherwise. But i think Fiji would easily be tier 1 and probably one of the better tier 1 with the structure and finances. Appreciate the comment re: structure and finances, but to your first p...
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Is this the real thread or is there another one somewhere? 19 posts the day before a RWC quarter final indicates a lack of care. No, this is it. There aren’t many Fijians on here, and the English are too busy wallowing in self pity over their undefeated run through the pool stages. They’re all on t...
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Most of the discussion around England team selection has centred on 10 and 15. But the big selection call is in the pack and particularly in the back row. Lawes-Curry-Earl are three great individual players but a pretty lightweight and imbalanced trio. Across the whole pack there's a general lack o...
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Duff Paddy wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:36 am
Grandpa wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:35 am
DOB wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:23 am

In terms of this game, yes that may well be accurate.

Not really a fair comparison with Ire v NZ, mind, there’s psychological dissertations to be written about what’s going on over there.
:lol:

Has an English poster posted in this thread yet?
Yes. Henry.
:nod:
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

I think England will nick this one. Fiji look a bit spent and I just think England will kick enough ball and spoil well enough to frustrate Fiji. That said, England’s headhunting could cost them a card or two which could change things. I think you're right. Still, being the only Tier 2 team there i...
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

I think England will nick this one. Fiji look a bit spent and I just think England will kick enough ball and spoil well enough to frustrate Fiji. That said, England’s headhunting could cost them a card or two which could change things. I think you're right. Still, being the only Tier 2 team there i...
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Tehui wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:11 am England to sneak through, and then upset in the semi-finals.
I can see one of England or Wales winning and then being accused of coming through the easy side of the draw a la the Boks in 07
by flaggETERNAL
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

Re: QF 4: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Apparently the English are so sure of this game no one started a thread. :lol:

Ps. Why do you NH types announce your teams in that damn format?
by flaggETERNAL
Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 9334

QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Date: 15/10/23 Time: 4pm BST, 3am (16/10) FJT Location: Stade Velodrome in Marseille OFFICIALS: REFEREE MATHIEU RAYNAL ASSISTANT REFEREE 1 NIC BERRY ASSISTANT REFEREE 2 PIERRE BROUSSET TV MATCH OFFICIAL BEN WHITEHOUSE ENGLAND 15. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 28 caps) 14. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 76...
by flaggETERNAL
Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hoping England are able to...
Replies: 0
Views: 11905

Hoping England are able to...

Keep their tackles legal in their game against Fiji. This thuggish behaviour has no place in the game. :x
by flaggETERNAL
Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF - cocks on the block - your picks
Replies: 126
Views: 4981

Re: QF - cocks on the block - your picks

I think Wales will have too much for Argentina Ireland look awesome but I think NZ will have their measure. Fiji tend to rise or fall according to their opponent but it won't matter with the way England play. France and South Africa. Honestly, I just don't know. France maybe because of home advantage?
by flaggETERNAL
Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ref's for QF announced
Replies: 21
Views: 744

Re: Ref's for QF announced

Hawk97 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:31 am Monsieur Raynal....

Got to get on his good books early
I'd like to remind Monsieur Raynal about the often rocky relationship between the French and the English. Meanwhile, both Fiji and France start with F and end in a vowel. 8)
by flaggETERNAL
Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Northern Hemisphere semi finals?
Replies: 91
Views: 3425

Re: All Northern Hemisphere semi finals?

NZ to roll Ireland.

This place will be bonkers
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations Portugal
Replies: 30
Views: 938

Re: Congratulations Portugal

Tehui wrote: Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:27 pm How the hell did this result happen?
Portugal scored more points :D
by flaggETERNAL
Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations Portugal
Replies: 30
Views: 938

Congratulations Portugal

A well deserved historic first win at the RWC.

We're going to get massacred by England :lol:
by flaggETERNAL
Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fiji v Georgia
Replies: 245
Views: 4109

Re: Fiji v Georgia

Again - really wondering the true level of these teams Better than Italy for one. What's with all the shit-talking today? At least we put balls to the wall every game, your guys look like they've been forced to play rugby at gunpoint in most games. Not gonna lie, as a Fijian, there was a (very smal...
by flaggETERNAL
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8911
Views: 277497

Re: Fiji Supporters Club 2023

I've been wondering how a Fiji Supporters fred got to 190 pages without me noticing :lol:
by flaggETERNAL
Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: British referees shouldn't be allowed to ref British teams
Replies: 138
Views: 2996

Re: British referees shouldn't be allowed to ref British teams

Well, on that note, how/why is the officiating team so white according to a picture released just prior to the RWC? How, after almost 200 years of the sport is it still such a Eurocentric game? Good point, it's actually very sad that every single referee, assistant referee, and television ref is of...
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are England and Wales playing the best...
Replies: 55
Views: 1443

Re: Are England and Wales playing the best...

Cabbage wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:59 pm Cementball and Abortwickball effective against tier 2 and teams outside the top 5 shocker.
I'd laugh if Ireland were bundled out just because of you :thumbup:
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are England and Wales playing the best...
Replies: 55
Views: 1443

Re: Are England and Wales playing the best...

henry wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:29 pm No.

Next.
:lol:

Don't be like that. There's a sense of inevitably about this Welsh team :x
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are England and Wales playing the best...
Replies: 55
Views: 1443

Are England and Wales playing the best...

Type of rugby to win World Cups? Nothing too flash but good enough to at least reach the semis one would think and from there, who knows?
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Zombie
Replies: 126
Views: 3883

Re: Zombie

Winnie wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:09 am
CM11 wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:08 am I presume it's the political aspect that gives it those views.
I’d be astounded if anyone outside the island of Ireland knew there was a political aspect to it
Eh? I'm Fijian, we've known from when it came out in the 90s it was political
by flaggETERNAL
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: British referees shouldn't be allowed to ref British teams
Replies: 138
Views: 2996

Re: British referees shouldn't be allowed to ref British teams

I think his point is that they’re all from the same country according to their passports So that only leaves Georgian & Italian refs able to referee Scotland... No European refs allowed to ref European teams. Well, on that note, how/why is the officiating team so white according to a picture releas...