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- Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
- Replies: 75
- Views: 1939
Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
Thankfully rugby isn't a charity. It's a meritocracy. :lol: It's best not to bandy words with a fool like him. Unfortunately people with his mindset populate the corridors of WR. Mr.Clueless was only lambasting Italy last year, before and during the WC despite being told numerous times of how succe...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Irish Travellers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2258
Re: Irish Travellers
There are raptors in Hampshire? Birds of prey. I know you already knew that. They do seem to be above the law. As I said it's monstrous what they do and get away with, with impunity. Fingers crossed these sorts of horrific acts motivate the authorities to take action. Although given how the police ...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
- Replies: 75
- Views: 1939
Re: Georgia invite Wales for a not-a-6N-playoff fixture
The way rugby in Georgia has grown at all levels over the last 2 decades means they will catch up and indeed have caught up. Their u20s deserve to be in the 6N and their senior side should be included in the senior tournament. And in time probably another 10-15 years expand that to 8N. There is no r...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53538
- Views: 2345213
Re: War in Ukraine...
With people like you around the world will never make progress.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53538
- Views: 2345213
Re: War in Ukraine...
93 dead 140 wounded FFS :(( Fúck. Saw some videos last night. Men just firing indiscriminately into people. :( Calling them men or animals is a disservice to both the aforementioned. Just sick scum. I was also appalled but not too surprised by some of the responses on social media. First the pointl...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banksy's anonymity
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2208
Re: Banksy's anonymity
I thought he was a rapper. Don’t think I’ve come across his work anyway, not sure how painting murals gets him this sort of profile, but there you are. Same as sticking a shark in a tank of formaldehyde, a light bulb switching on and off, a floor covered with sunflower seeds, an unmade bed. Apparen...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Irish Travellers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2258
Re: Irish Travellers
There are raptors in Hampshire? Birds of prey. I know you already knew that. They do seem to be above the law. As I said it's monstrous what they do and get away with, with impunity. Fingers crossed these sorts of horrific acts motivate the authorities to take action. Although given how the police ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Irish Travellers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2258
Irish Travellers
Apparently responsible for the poaching and horrific killing of large numbers of wild animals and raptors in Hampshire. Intimidating local farmers and residents even shooting at one farmer. Utterly barbaric what they are doing. Police said to be as usual nowhere to be found. How did Ireland clamp do...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:08 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
- Replies: 70
- Views: 1331
Re: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
You struggle with scissors. The paper cutters or the position? Portugal should have been playing England Counties. Portugal would snash England counties. This was a Portugal development squad. Not even Portugal A Just ignore the fossil. People like him want a Home Unions Championship again. Unfortu...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
- Replies: 70
- Views: 1331
Re: England A vs Portugal - live match thread
It's a reality check for the legion of mongs who harp on about things like 6N playoffs. And asking for a point in a post is a bit rich coming from you. :lol: I can't help if you don't understand English. Portugal are in their local derby against Spain in the semi final of the Fira tournament next w...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3031
Re: 2024 MLR Season.
:thumbup: Excellent. Let's hope like MLS it starts building a bandwagon effect. And RWC 31 gives it an even bigger kick. Would be interesting to see if Mexico can get a MLR franchise (Monterrey Lions) into play next season and if Canadian rugby can get themselves involved too given most pathways int...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banksy's anonymity
- Replies: 56
- Views: 2208
Re: Banksy's anonymity
What does he do? Icon of modern British culture. I thought he was a rapper. Don’t think I’ve come across his work anyway, not sure how painting murals gets him this sort of profile, but there you are. Same as sticking a shark in a tank of formaldehyde, a light bulb switching on and off, a floor cov...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
- Replies: 273
- Views: 24365
Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Thanks LOT. Excellent. Villeneuve has done a great service to sci-fi cinema. Worth watching Polytechnique, Incendies and Sicario as well.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
- Replies: 1172
- Views: 18332
Re: U20 6 Nations 2024
Since Wales beat Italy in the opening round of the 2021 U20 Six Nations, neither Scotland or Wales have beaten any team not called Scotland or Wales. In 5 years Italy will be the fourth best team in the 6N The way junior rugby is developing Georgia are already on a par. Portugal and Spain are catch...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
- Replies: 273
- Views: 24365
Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Is Part 3 confirmed yet ? All hail the Villeneuve.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Royals photoshopping pictures of Kate
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2277
Re: Royals photoshopping pictures of Kate
I'm pretty sure he's bookmarked all the relevant sites already to get his fix.HighKingLeinster wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:14 pm Not gonna lie, Most disappointing thread containing the words photoshop, kate and pictures
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- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Royals photoshopping pictures of Kate
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2277
Re: Royals photoshopping pictures of Kate
What has PR descended to It may seem like idle gossip, but what we may be looking at here is the first attempted use of AI by an organisation to create an image to cover up nefarious deeds. Tbf, we all thought it would be someone like a despotic nation (like Russia or Iran etc.), or members of febr...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Brain Injury and Career Length
- Replies: 80
- Views: 3088
Re: Brain Injury and Career Length
Contact sports like hockey, American football esp.professionals have much higher incidences of NGDs and CTE than the average population. Union is no different. Same forces applied to structures within the brain, acceleration, de-cceleration, impact with the cranial vault, microbleeds etc,etc.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?
- Replies: 169
- Views: 5981
Re: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?
OP looking a bit silly.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5820
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Hopefully this result and performances will put an end to the nonsensical idea that Italy should be removed from the 6N as some on here were advocating after the WC ignoring the talent coming through the u20s too. Fingers crossed the FIR president sees fit to reverse the changes he made to O'Sheas ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
- Replies: 376
- Views: 5820
Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Hopefully this result and performances will put an end to the nonsensical idea that Italy should be removed from the 6N as some on here were advocating after the WC ignoring the talent coming through the u20s too. Fingers crossed the FIR president sees fit to reverse the changes he made to O'Sheas p...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Scottish Rugby kills its' future.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1236
Re: Scottish Rugby kills its' future.
Incompetent administrators and short sightedness are the biggest threats to union growing globally whatever tier a nation is in.
The sooner the old suits, old boys networks are removed for those who actually know how to develop and grow a sport the better.
The sooner the old suits, old boys networks are removed for those who actually know how to develop and grow a sport the better.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
- Replies: 427
- Views: 6698
Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
From what I know, something went terribly wrong in the changing room Not surprised given how the Netflix series really doesn't portray the Italian manager in a good light. From what we've seen so far, Italy could be about to finally start bagging themselves a win or 2 on a regular basis. Their team...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
- Replies: 427
- Views: 6698
Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Italy robbed by the referees incompetence ( French mother ?) This is reminiscent if the sad French fans, players and staff blaming the ref for France loss to South Africa in the world cup. I think suspecting a referee's bias here is ignoring he did whistle for a penalty in a very good position for ...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
- Replies: 536
- Views: 26857
Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Argies win it again! Too good once again. AB7s played to the extent of their abilities though (which is a few steps below Argentina). Just not good enough. The 7s programme clearly needs new talent. Men’s final: ARG 36-12 AB7s I wonder who is responsible for the amazing improvement in the Argies' p...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
- Replies: 427
- Views: 6698
Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Refereeing standards ate poor. TMO who can see in slow motion should be able to over rule the on pitch decision. Crowd behaviour is becoming more boorish too. Italy robbed by the referees incompetence ( French mother ?) and their own shocking on field intelligence and slowness at rhe ruck. Quesada w...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
- Replies: 1172
- Views: 18332
Re: U20 6 Nations 2024
Archive McParland qualified to play for Scotland at some point ,
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Camacho looks like he will.make sure Marques will.not be missed. Lucas Martins another electric winger. Romania,were sloppy although Adrian Mitu had a great debut. Gérard will.be going mad with the unforced errors. Definitely their strongest squad for a while It's great to see the rise in junior ta...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Camacho looks like he will.make sure Marques will.not be missed. Lucas Martins another electric winger. Romania,were sloppy although Adrian Mitu had a great debut. Gérard will.be going mad with the unforced errors. Definitely their strongest squad for a while It's great to see the rise in junior tal...
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
The best attendance of the weekend happened in the most outdated venue, the one that allows crowds to be close to players and action. Are we sure better stadiums would improve the product? The product is dependent on the teams playing. But some of the ramshackle efforts thsy masquerade as stadia ar...
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 🇮🇪 vs 🇮🇹
- Replies: 1077
- Views: 24189
Re: 🇮🇪 vs 🇮🇹
Italy defended well considering it was all 1 way traffic. They have at least that crumb of comfort. Need to work on their attack though. They missed 33 tackles. That's appalling for a 'Tier 1' test side. Yawn. Still meaning about this. You and the likes of the old fossils need to leave the sport. C...
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Romania have the ex Lobis assistant coach David Gérard on charge. He seems to ve getting things back into shape and us coaching rhe Wolces too which ensures continuity. Some if the converted locks like Stratila are doing well. Can Heerden has been recalled and some of the injured that missed the WC ...
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Scotland vs France Match Thread
- Replies: 912
- Views: 15766
Re: Scotland vs France Match Thread
It was clearly grounded, and because of the Refs words, they couldn't overturn it....that's the only reason it wasn't overturned. The refs on field words. What a stupid f**king system. Agreed..Zero common sense involved. If it were clearly grounded, the ref's onfielf decision could have been overtu...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Scotland vs France Match Thread
- Replies: 912
- Views: 15766
Re: Scotland vs France Match Thread
And yet multiple angles showed in on the line, and at least one showed it on the ground. WTF is the point in the TMO if he's shackled by what the ref says on the pitch. fudge, even the TMO said it was on the ground and was a try, and then about turned and reversed his decision. Complete horseshit s...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 6:10 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: British countryside is a ‘racist and colonial’ white space, wildlife charities claim
- Replies: 86
- Views: 2151
Re: British countryside is a ‘racist and colonial’ white space, wildlife charities claim
How does climate change affect ethnic minorities disproportionately ? Do severeceeather events target urban areas more ? Surely they affect everyone equally as I'm assuming that when they use the term.minorities they refer solely to the UK and not worldwide where developing nations will.be more adve...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
28-17 to Georgia. Germany were great. Considering Georgia put 75 pts on them last year. Lively crowd again too. Ridiculous that there is not TMO's for this comp. Cockerhill thinks they got the bonus point :D No Richard, you have to score 3 tries more than your opponent in this comp. We're Georgia p...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
28-17 to Georgia. Germany were great. Considering Georgia put 75 pts on them last year. Lively crowd again too. Ridiculous that there is not TMO's for this comp. Cockerhill thinks they got the bonus point :D No Richard, you have to score 3 tries more than your opponent in this comp. We're Georgia p...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
- Replies: 557
- Views: 35719
Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
You fairweather rugby fans have missed a great game. Belgium beat Portugal 10-6, despite having had 3 yellow cards in the game. Awesome defense. Great atmosphere in the stadium. :shock: Impressive result for the Netherlands too... Especially since most of their T14/ ProD2 players most of whom.are y...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Italy Vs England Official 6N Match Thread 2024
- Replies: 505
- Views: 10398
Re: Italy Vs England Official 6N Match Thread 2024
Lack of accuracy killed Italy. It's a young team.with several.of the u20s like Odiase still to filter into it. They can only go one way given how the 2 URC representatives have played. Surprised Gesi didn't make the squad either. Drugolio makes one want to stuff their ears with cotton wool. An one e...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Barry John RIP
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3251
Re: Barry John RIP
Terrible news hard on the heels of the loss of JPR.
Another colossus of the game. Quicksilver in body and mind. There should be statues of these players at the Millenium to.pay homage to that golden era of Welsh rugby and a style that delighted rugby fans across the globe.
Another colossus of the game. Quicksilver in body and mind. There should be statues of these players at the Millenium to.pay homage to that golden era of Welsh rugby and a style that delighted rugby fans across the globe.