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by Puma
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 92
Views: 2589

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

BTW, the bridge had dolphins: one can be seen in this picture in front of the ship's bow https://www.lanacion.com.ar/resizer/v2/el-puente-francis-scott-key-bridge-destruido-tras-BVP6KV2Z7BCU7HT7PC62DFWEXY.JPG?auth=77b75b69bed8b30d0933440487d82596a5eb557bf622223995cd3a527b8a05f5&width=880&height=586&...
by Puma
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 92
Views: 2589

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Generally when a ship losses power as this one did, the rudder gets stuck in the last position it was. They might've been doing a course correction, because it lurches sideways and into the bridge's support. Not much you can do to slow down such a massive ship in such a short distance, so even in wa...
by Puma
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your best ever national team by unit
Replies: 95
Views: 3586

Re: Your best ever national team by unit

Two choices in each unit: a "classic" and a "modern" one. Classic units tend to be stronger in the pack (and the front row one was a nightmare to choose, since there were quite a few options), while the modern back ones are generally better. With the back three I picked two relatively modern units, ...
by Puma
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

If staged during January / February it'd certainly have a full stadium. Afterwards, club rugby season starts in March, and the most diehard rugby people would be playing / coaching rather than goingg to watch this... Then, there's the financial aspect. The last organizer went broke after the 2002 e...
by Puma
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

Give to Arg. WR would be worried about abandoning anything US with WC looming. Not sure if it'll be viable down here nowadays... but I'd love to. They say that about the PIs as well, its got to go where the stadiums are not empty , its a bad look. I agree with that If staged during January / Februa...
by Puma
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

grievous wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:06 pm Give to Arg. WR would be worried about abandoning anything US with WC looming.
Not sure if it'll be viable down here nowadays... but I'd love to.
by Puma
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

LP7 had looked vulnerable in this tournament from the early stages, and were well beaten in the QFs. Isgró's YC was spot on, and could've even been a red since he dived on the irish player without an attempt to wrap but with his shoulder, it was rather reckless from his part. The 2nd one looked like...
by Puma
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs France • Official 6Nations Match Thread • 10/03/2024
Replies: 520
Views: 13418

Re: Wales Vs France • Official 6Nations Match Thread • 10/03/2024

Da iawn diolch wrote: Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:36 am
Derwyn wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:44 pm https://streamable.com/iwb8f5
Potentially the single greatest post in the history of the bored.
I'd say it's far from some that have been lost in the fog of time and server crashes, but exceptionally good, nonetheless.
by Puma
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jaguares back in Super Rugby
Replies: 68
Views: 5164

Re: Jaguares back in Super Rugby

With the Pumas players in Europe and two franchises in Super Rugby America in the same time window, putting up a competitive team could be quite difficult. Travel issue could be mitigated by adding teams from Chile and Uruguay as well, and turning the trip into a mini tour. The teams playing SRA ar...
by Puma
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jaguares back in Super Rugby
Replies: 68
Views: 5164

Re: Jaguares back in Super Rugby

With the Pumas players in Europe and two franchises in Super Rugby America in the same time window, putting up a competitive team could be quite difficult. Travel issue could be mitigated by adding teams from Chile and Uruguay as well, and turning the trip into a mini tour. The teams playing SRA are...
by Puma
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Boredies 2024 - Nominations Thread
Replies: 140
Views: 18824

Re: Boredies 2024 - Nominations Thread

The OP of this thread deserves a nomination IMHO. Derwyn has been sonsistently raising the bar for match threads.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=106614
by Puma
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

A few years ago we used to be bullied physically by the likes of the ABs, Aus and Fiji , and had no speedsters in the team... qualification for the top 8 in a tournament was seen as a success. After several years of consistent work LP are on a par with everybody else on those two key aspects and ca...
by Puma
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

Gondalez is a mobster should step up to 15s post Paris. I see Puma has explained this above. :thumbup: He trialled last year before the RWC, but only made it to Argentina XV. He played at 12 though, so his skillset might be of great value in the future. With him and Chocobares we could have somethi...
by Puma
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I was in my thirties
Replies: 95
Views: 2667

Re: I was in my thirties

33 when I joined in '99. 57 nowadays...
by Puma
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

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 Puma
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread
Replies: 556
Views: 35299

Re: Official Râguebi Memorial Tier 2 & 3 Rugby Thread

highlands wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:54 pm 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...
by Puma
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whistleblowers
Replies: 5
Views: 1112

Re: Whistleblowers

Just watched it. Loved it...
by Puma
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best Global Rugby Stadiums
Replies: 14
Views: 573

Re: Best Global Rugby Stadiums

I'd say Principality and Aviva, from those I've been to. I've been to the Principality, and the La Plata stadium is at least as good as it when it comes to comfortable accomodations, visibility, services and atmosphere. The Principality wins by several miles when you consider the surrounding areas ...
by Puma
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best Global Rugby Stadiums
Replies: 14
Views: 573

Re: Best Global Rugby Stadiums

While the José Amalfitani is well located, easily accessible and in a decent part of Buenos Aires, with mass transport (buses and trains) easily available, the same can't be said of the La Plata stadium. While the stadium itself is much better IMHO than the other one, it's much further away from dow...
by Puma
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bombs away #Houthis
Replies: 159
Views: 19536

Re: Bombs away #Houthis

OSINTdefender @sentdefender At least 6 U.S. Air Force KC-135 Aerial-Refueling Tankers, most from March Air Reserve Base in Southern California, are heading Northeast across the United States and preparing to Transit the Atlantic towards the U.K. and Europe. I wonder what kind of Aircraft they are R...
by Puma
Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

Quarter final: Argentina - Spain, with a referee from Uruguay.

Referee adressing the players in english... force of habit, probably. :lol:
by Puma
Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 453
Views: 25110

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

Auckman wrote: Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:27 am :lol:

Fugging hell. In Cape Town, they broke the pool. In Perth, the Argies broke the stage. Lulz
Just saw Moneta being interviewed just after the final:

- How are yo going to celebrate this win?
- Well, there's no pool to break, so we'll see... :lol:
by Puma
Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Try Saving tackles
Replies: 44
Views: 1267

Re: Try Saving tackles

Matías Moroni on LRZ, minute 74 of a RWC QF, with Argentina up by 2...

https://www.espn.com.ar/rugby/nota/_/id ... ales-rugby
by Puma
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Netflix 6N Documentary
Replies: 375
Views: 17934

Re: Netflix 6N Documentary

Episodes 4 to 6 have been quite decent, much better viewing than the first three ones...
by Puma
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bombs away #Houthis
Replies: 159
Views: 19536

Re: Bombs away #Houthis

Interesting article that I believe belongs here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/25/opin ... raine.html
by Puma
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bombs away #Houthis
Replies: 159
Views: 19536

Re: Bombs away #Houthis

Why would that be the case? The Saudi weaponry is all Western-manufactured (British-manufactured Typhoon fighter jets, US-manufactured laser guided bombs etc), the Saudi intelligence is being supplied by the US, so what changes? It’s a geo political message that the US Navy will keep international ...
by Puma
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Netflix 6N Documentary
Replies: 375
Views: 17934

Re: Netflix 6N Documentary

Just watched the first three episodes, and I have to confess they left me rather indifferent...
by Puma
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9664

Re: Super Rugby 2024

Just opened a predictor game Pool in Superbru for this one... Pool name is the usual "Plan et rugby".
by Puma
Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53184
Views: 2311893

Re: War in Ukraine...

Russians have now taken to mounting depth charge launchers to tank chassis. Effective range is 6 km but accuracy is almost totally non existent. How long before we see a trebuchet? A depth charge launcher shouldn't be far from that, since those weapons are basically just rolled from the stern of a ...
by Puma
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Fantasy game
Replies: 25
Views: 2592

6N Fantasy game

There's one available at Superbru, and I have started a PR pool for any interested parties, even if I don't usually play it...

As usual, the site location is www.superbru.com and the Pool name is "Plan et rugby".
by Puma
Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55648
Views: 9393107

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)

Ted. wrote: Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:19 pm Image

Big Weather is taking over.
Wouldn't want to be sailing anywhere south of 40ª S with that chart...
by Puma
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations OomStruisbaai!
Replies: 32
Views: 4064

Re: Congratulations OomStruisbaai!

Chilli wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:13 am On your 60th Wedding Anniversary and on the birth of your 14th Grandchild

8)
Congratulations!
by Puma
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Can the scrum be saved?
Replies: 157
Views: 23441

Re: Can the scrum be saved?

:thumbup: ThanKs so much for this! You're welcome, mate. The take on the whole thing was that, with the ball in fair contest at the scrum: 1. The attacking side has to focus on getting it instead of going for the PK (which is what they do now, as the ball is in their posession as soon as it's fed)....
by Puma
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Can the scrum be saved?
Replies: 157
Views: 23441

Re: Can the scrum be saved?

It was me, a few years ago in Buenos Aires. Enforcing a straight feed made ahuge amount of difference. Reduced the penalizations and increased the number of scrums that ended up with the ball in play. Don't have the official documents on the results, but every part involved (players, coaches and re...
by Puma
Sun Jan 07, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53184
Views: 2311893

Re: War in Ukraine...

Yep, freezing the borders where at the current Russian occupancy will not solve anything expect giving Russia a respite to rest and rearm. It would not; but for clarity's sake, I was referring to the borders pre annexation of Crimea and invasion of the eastern oblasts. Of course kicking the can dow...
by Puma
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Summer Tour 2024 Thread
Replies: 9
Views: 2076

Re: Summer Tour 2024 Thread

rumour is Uruguay. That would be easy to set up, but pretty pointless as a fixture... we play them every year in the South American Championship, and play their franchise in the Super Rugby Americas as well. I'd rather have a Pacific Islands team, or Georgia, which aren't such regular fixtures. Mea...
by Puma
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Summer Tour 2024 Thread
Replies: 9
Views: 2076

Re: Summer Tour 2024 Thread

Los Pumas will host France for two tests, plus a Tier 2 game with opposition TBC . rumour is Uruguay. That would be easy to set up, but pretty pointless as a fixture... we play them every year in the South American Championship, and play their franchise in the Super Rugby Americas as well. I'd rath...
by Puma
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Summer Tour 2024 Thread
Replies: 9
Views: 2076

Re: Summer Tour 2024 Thread

Los Pumas will host France for two tests, plus a Tier 2 game with opposition TBC.
by Puma
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Can the scrum be saved?
Replies: 157
Views: 23441

Re: Can the scrum be saved?

Scrum feeds are mostly straight now. Presume you mean straight down the centre of the tunnel? Feeds are straight in the form of a bullet straight into the feet of the locks... I meant straight through the middle of the tunnel. The laws don't ask for that though? Just the 9 to have a shoulder inline...
by Puma
Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Can the scrum be saved?
Replies: 157
Views: 23441

Re: Can the scrum be saved?

Which is all well and good, but it's a way to restart the game after a technical infringement and it can result of 5 minutes of the ball not coming back into play, and often end in a penalty anyway. And leaving aside it's nuts to go from a technical infringement to a shot at goal the sheer amount o...