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JOC seems to be a Schmidt call, thanks but no thanks.

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Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR) AR1: Matthew Carley (RFU) AR2: Morné Ferreira (SARU) TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU) FPRO: Andrew Jackson (RFU) Does the 6Nations get assigned SH refs? Lions series OK, but I dont get using these NH refs with different interpretations which disrupts the flow of the game never...

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Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR) AR1: Matthew Carley (RFU) AR2: Morné Ferreira (SARU) TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU) FPRO: Andrew Jackson (RFU) Does the 6Nations get assigned SH refs? Lions series OK, but I dont get using these NH refs with different interpretations which disrupts the flow of the game never...

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What does that mean and how do you know? Well, I don’t know . It’s an opinion of course. There was huge emphasis on not losing at Eden Park. Razor had handpicked the venue the previous year. It was a massive focus for this team. Then they play the worst 25mins in AB history the following week. I’m ...

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Agree. But this NZ team is so up and down, I back us to win the second match. I was just hoping that the match the ABs shat the bed in would be the one at Eden Park. Never seen them play so badly. Their focus on Eden Park had been building for a long time. Pressure was immense to not be THE team to...

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Dont get caught up in the AB hyperbole, it was still winnable at 65min, only then did NZ switch off.

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Is the RC outside of the international window? I read somewhere yesterday that Schmitt told him hes not required for the next 2 matches. Surely thats not right. https://www.world.rugby/organisation/governance/regulations/reg-9 (ii) Unless Council approves otherwise the Southern Hemisphere Release P...

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We can't win the next two games without him but he has contract fulfillments to honour, oh well.

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Completely different publics. Local football is everywhere, and the WQ qualifiers are shown on free to air to massive audiences. Rugby is still a relatively niche sport, mostly shown on cable networks (ESPN / Disney+ app). Not even RWC matches are free to air... Media portals have the result in the...

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Back to 7th in rankings.
Will now get pretty tight with Arg we will be comparing remainder of Championship and NH tour wins, We have a slightly tougher tour

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Great match. Excellent comeback from the wobs albeit not enough this week to get over the line but what an atmosphere the Argie fans make. Far more life in them than the senior citizens who made the trip out for the Lions tour. They were prominent and loud yesterday but not nearly as much as at in ...

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Isgró developed an outstanding aerial game in the 7s program. He was the chasing specialist, and with him on the field LP used to recover most of their own kickoffs (had the highest % of all teams in the series in that aspect for two years in a row). He was the main target of our kick and chase, an...

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Firstly what a cracking game to watch, some of the counter attacking by LP was brilliant and the same for Aus when they eventually got an opportunity 👏 2 fantastic games last weekend and another today. Congratulations LP, you were really good, clever, controlled, powerful and very accurate. Fully d...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sat Sep 13, 2025 5:58 pm Decided to watch some EPL.

That would get your head down on the pillow.

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Cut the power....

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Halfbacks rely too much on the caterpillar even if they have momentum they slow down for it. Other teams like the Boks are actually good at the kick and chase. Its a pall on the game, the crowd were groaning every time we did it. Tate does it a lot. At least he runs at gaps, makes space. His kickin...

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Just abandon the tactic all together unless it's Suaalii chasing. Kick long or keep the ball. It seems to be every teams' go to attack move, that farking human caterpillar ..... outlaw the thing. The amount of kicks with no chasers baffled me. I was counting at the game and we took two balls from t...

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By way of comparison, during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the average ball-in-play time across 80 minutes was just 34 minutes. Comparison? I thought the NRL always told us they have the best sport here? Now Horse Guy is wafting about their half time entertainment, some head to toe tat covered Yank Ive...

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Wallabies have been dreadful competing for the high ball all year. The only upside is that from what I've seen the ABs have been fairly dire as well so maybe we can do better against them. Massive worry though. Is it too late to recall Izzy? Just abandon the tactic all together unless it's Suaalii ...

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What a let down after the last month from the Wallabies. Pumas played well, really got in our faces but we gave over 20points in penalties? Does this team know it can finish in front at HT? Ref was fvcking hopeless, wouldn't say it cost us the game Wallabies did that themselves. Crowd wanted his hea...

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Wasn't just Edmed, Schmidt must have been prepared to lose that game with his selections but pretty pathetic effort from 10mins until 63mins mark then just left the run too late.
Rankings now back into play after that loss.

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Surry Hills is caked in gold

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It's a development comp but if getting public interest and making money at the gate isn't important then play at Daceyville. It's part of sorting out what the 3rd their looks like and a work in progress.
Anyway Im off to the test!

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Poor effort by Tahs. 32 people there, great venue. The grandstand behind camera was full. Hill started to get more people pre gaming for their night out i expect. 2kish id say. Still, agree they did nothing to promote it. Maybe not the point of the comp in their view. When is this ever not importan...

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What is the 50% that needs to be paid if the game is in Sydney? The Tahs players sleep at home and don't catch a plane, and I imagine the broadcast equipment and crew are already in Sydney. The logistics to play a game in the sticks is significantly more. Umm the opposition? :? I get it you dont li...

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Want exemplary politicians them pay them top dollar.
Singapore pay their cabinet over $1m Singapore. Singapore is a social utopia.
Isn't it?
Well there is no rioting there.

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Poor effort by Tahs.
32 people there, great venue.

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I think the costs would be significant. For starters, the Tahs' players and staff all need hotel rooms and a plane. Getting the broadcast crew and equipment up there would also run a hefty bill. It is definitely important to engage with country fans, but if we are talking about bang for the buck, i...

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Auckman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:17 pm Just seen video of politicians forced into the river and stones thrown at them

That vid should be playing on rotation in every lobby of parliament here. Just as a reminder.

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So what is the investment WR announced for US rugby this week going into? If this domestic comp cant work in the US rugby has no hope starting professionally anywhere else in the world. Why? The US is a tough, crowded market. We have 4 major team sports and soccer basically makes it 5. We have not ...

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He comes across as a MAGA Jesus. Travelling from campus to campus on a pilgrimage spreading the word to his flock.
Breaking out red hats and flinging them into the crowd.
Who will now replace him?

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So what is the investment WR announced for US rugby this week going into?
If this domestic comp cant work in the US rugby has no hope starting professionally anywhere else in the world.

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WHO CAN STILL QUALIFY? The three remaining vacancies will be claimed via (a) Pacific Nations Cup, (b) Sudamérica 2 vs Pacific 4 play-off series and (c) Repechage – Final Qualification Tournament. Either Samoa or the USA will qualify via the Pacific Nations Cup. World Rugby allocated three places to ...

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Game day weather is 20C and dry, pitch has a drainage issue and will be ripped up and repaired after this match but should be firm, 135mm fell this week in a really wet year in Sydney.

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I don't disagree in a principle, but Narrabri would be much more expensive for both teams and the broadcaster. It is being played there, Im mean more country venues, it doesnt cost as much as it used to with today's technology and yes gas money but there are some rich pastoralists that have their s...

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Never heard of him before his death today. After searching him up on Twitter I came to the conclusion that he f^cked around and found out. I don't think he deserved to die for his beliefs but that's the funny thing about people. If you court controversy sooner or later you'll be caught by someone. ...

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Not at all, my favourite country and home to one of my best fiends. I make the comment here due to the dripping hypocrisy and naivety of many of your population about the reality. :lol: Favourite country...Id say your best friend is as unhinged as you, buy him a one way ticket back, there are milli...

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Oh I’m sure it’s dressed as that. Meanwhile 82% of global energy use is from hydrocarbons. 20 years ago that was about 85%. You’re peddling oil and gas. But pretending otherwise. It’s the Australian way. Coal funded,progression. :lol: What a chip you have. Not at all, my favourite country and home ...

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