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by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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 ...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53538
Views: 2345213

Re: War in Ukraine...

Varsity Way wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:35 am Oh well, nevermind.
:roll: With people like you around the world will never make progress.
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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 ...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 273
Views: 24365

Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD

LandOTurk wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:40 pm
PUMITA wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:28 pm Is Part 3 confirmed yet ? All hail the Villeneuve. :thumbup:
Started filming this month, I believe.
:thumbup: Thanks LOT. Excellent. Villeneuve has done a great service to sci-fi cinema. Worth watching Polytechnique, Incendies and Sicario as well.
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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. :thumbup:
by PUMITA
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

HighKingLeinster wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:14 pm Not gonna lie, Most disappointing thread containing the words photoshop, kate and pictures

/Yeeb
I'm pretty sure he's bookmarked all the relevant sites already to get his fix. :D
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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.
by PUMITA
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.
by PUMITA
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 ...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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.
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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 ...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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 ,
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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 ...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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...
by PUMITA
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.