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by Magpie26
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 81
Views: 1444

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Rugby2023 wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:34 pm
Magpie26 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:54 am
Rugby2023 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:51 am
He wore 12, but played 13.
:thumbup:

So Carling who I remember as 13, actually played at 12 for England?
Topical :)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U_8_aA9Z1fs
Very good, thanks :)
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2625

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

Did I just read that kicking the ball away is the problem with test rugby? Difficult to say. Not too long ago the Aussies and Kiwis did complain that the Boks were kicking too much, we need to see ball in hand attacking rugby all the time. No time for any of the other shyte rugby stuff apparently. ...
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.
Replies: 15
Views: 567

Re: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.

Raynal is currently the 13th most-capped Test referee in history and fourth-highest Frenchman behind Poite (73), Garcès (55) and Gaüzère (52) Over all , a much better ref than any of the above . Consistent throughout any match he controlled but match to match? ......non. Was trying to think how bes...
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2625

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

We're way past that. So you are saying the game has evolved. I'm thinking that what you think they were intended to be, and what they were actually intended to be are worlds apart I am thinking Lineouts and Scrums were intended to be was to restart the game. I think lineouts have managed to keep th...
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 81
Views: 1444

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Tuilagi perhaps had more highs than Guscott but he also had a lot more lows. Guscott had that classic look associated with top sportsmen, he always seemed to have time to do things and things looked easy when he did them. Beautiful running style and tons of pace. Part of a centre pairing that could ...
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2625

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

Scrums. Lineouts. Rucks. Mauls. All those things the rugby-lite crowd totally fail to understand, so want to remove from the game. The same people who enjoy 10 over cricket, pro wrestling and monster truck racing I don't think many want to remove them, they just want them to be as they were intende...
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2625

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

I would not say league is shit, it obviously has its popularity in Aus and NZ. But what annoys me is that we are moving away from what makes rugby, rugby. The waiting around for another scrum is what makes rugby, rugby? 15% of the game is spent forming scrums - is this what makes rugby, rugby? What...
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 81
Views: 1444

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Manu Tuilagi's recent effective international retirement got me thinking as to where he sits in the all time England XV reckoning. Tuilagi was at his best and played most of his test rugby at outside centre where Jeremy Guscott was heretofore regarded as the greatest England 13 (sorry Tinds). But p...
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 81
Views: 1444

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

Manu Tuilagi's recent effective international retirement got me thinking as to where he sits in the all time England XV reckoning. Tuilagi was at his best and played most of his test rugby at outside centre where Jeremy Guscott was heretofore regarded as the greatest England 13 (sorry Tinds). But p...
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 747
Views: 67583

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Well piss. Another week, more injuries. Strange and Crotty pulled out pre-game despite being named, and Havili limped off. That brings the current toll to: 1. Williams 2. McAlister 3. Franks 4. Barrett 5. Strange 6. Blackadder 7. 8. Lio-Willie 9. 10. Burke 11. Mataele 12. Havili 13. Ennor 14. Halfp...
by Magpie26
Fri Mar 22, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1471

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

Well that was a great watch :thumbup: How can you not enjoy rugby when it's played like that. Great mix of power, pace and skill. Gives you a lot of hope for the future with the likes of Morgan and Godfrey, the energy and skillset they bring is incredible. Hats off to TJ as well, he had an excellent...
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 846

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

the non-URC teams can join Super Rugby. Sam Warburton was saying on the 6N highlights show that the New Zealand players felt that they were missing the physicality of the South Africans That’s why they are bringing back tours and more engagement with SA teams and not just the boks. I can’t see how ...
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds
Replies: 116
Views: 1998

Re: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds

blindcider wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:21 am
Masterji wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:53 pm It will. Its the most sensible option. Too many games spoilt by Red cards
Nope, too many games spoilt by idiotic players.
So punish the players, not the fans who have spent time and money to watch a competitive game.
by Magpie26
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Proposed Rugby Law Changes
Replies: 176
Views: 2589

Re: Proposed Rugby Law Changes

Mark from a restart sounds awful. Sounds like the game will get even slower if that's the case. 20 minute red cards....hmmm, just do what the NRL does. Give them a yellow and put them on report. In game red cards should be reserved for deliberately dangerous and foul play imo or a tackle that resul...
by Magpie26
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day
Replies: 59
Views: 1346

Re: Irish navy missed drug bust because of St Patrick’s Day

Almost as bad as our airforce unable to intercept a highjacked plane landing at Geneva..... because it happened outside of office hours :blush:
by Magpie26
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112282
Views: 7523425

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

forrester wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:44 am It was great to see Genge back and firing again.
I've said it before, sometimes he is everything you want to see in a modern prop, sometimes he shouldn't be anywhere near the England side.
Really pleasing to see him focusing on his game.
Best game from him in a long while :thumbup:
by Magpie26
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Replies: 705
Views: 9582

Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24

Just watched the u20s game.
Have to be fair, both the senior and junior games were cracking to watch.
by Magpie26
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

ZuLurk wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:15 am
Magpie26 wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:12 pm
ZuLurk wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:38 pm Boks nr1 on the World Rankings vs Ireland nr2 on the World Rankings.
The RWC winners vs 6Ns winners.
RC winners against 6N winners would have been better.
Haven't Ireland played a test series in nz in 2022?
They did and fully deserved their series win. They were very good.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Replies: 705
Views: 9582

Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24

Bit unlucky England, did much betterthan most expected :thumbup:

France, well its alright picking these huge lumps but when the game is played at pace too many of then fail to make enough of a contribution for me.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10512

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Come on, you guys know you are better than that, you are firmly part of the top 3 these days....no need to be dragged down to the cellar dwellers level.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10512

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Leinsterman wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:45 pm
ZappaMan wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:30 pm It's now 26 years since we won the Wooden Spoon. I bet the crowd had better craic coming last in '98 than first in 2024.
I can't even remember what it feels like to get a Wooden Spoon. Perhaps Henry can tell me what it feels like
Nasty.....but fair 8)
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10512

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

iarmhiman wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:36 pm Dublin is unaffordable for everyone except Americans these days
Not really.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10512

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Their Strength & Conditioning focus will kill a team like Ireland. :thumbup: You mean drugs yeah The Irish players need a good break to recharge and get away from rugby. Recharge and up the levels again against SA. Not easy being the best in the world (as Finn Russell just labelled us in his post m...
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 64
Views: 3322

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

ZuLurk wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:38 pm Boks nr1 on the World Rankings vs Ireland nr2 on the World Rankings.
The RWC winners vs 6Ns winners.
RC winners against 6N winners would have been better.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Replies: 705
Views: 9582

Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24

The baby Orcs played a great second half. They outclassed us and deserved their win. We had no answer to their maul, nor to the work of their scrum-half around the fringes where he created two winning gaps. All we had to respond was disjointed and brainless. It was very disappointing to see. Didn’t...
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10512

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Well done Ireland, bloody hard work against a massively determined Scotland but got there in the end 👍
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight
Replies: 95
Views: 1168

Re: Waratahs v Blues @ Sydney - tonight

Well that was probably the worst game in SR this year x(
Not helped by the worst reffing display either. He didn't favour one side over another, he was just terrible.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread
Replies: 13
Views: 281

Re: Super Rugby RD 4 - Chiefs Vs Drua Match Thread

Chiefs attack was very slick at times, almost out Druaed the Drua.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies
Replies: 39
Views: 570

Re: SRP - R4 Highlanders vs ACT Brumbies

Disappointing by the Landers.
Could have and maybe should have won it.
Unfortunately they looked like they were playing by numbers for most of the game. What a carry by Harmon for his try :shock:
by Magpie26
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

I thought Love and Roigard were the pick of the Canes Backs, with Procter not far behind. Moorby looked dangerous but was well marked. Don't know if either team played to a game plan tonight. Love seems to have settled this year. No longer looking for the miracle play. He's a serious talent . Moorb...
by Magpie26
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread
Replies: 201
Views: 2550

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Match Thread

Geez that was a tough win, but any win in Chch. Is a big one.
When the Saders got into their rhythm they were mighty hard to break down as they always are.
Reece was brilliant, easily MoM.
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?
Replies: 169
Views: 5893

Re: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?

Pretty much. Internationals are meant to be better than pro leagues but I'm not sure these are. Interesting results but, as you say, quality is way down on what I expected My feeling too. Also winner was pretty much decided in the first game. By pretty much, you mean not at all? England were one sh...
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?
Replies: 169
Views: 5893

Re: Could this be the worst 6 Nations ever?

One more game week to go. What are our thoughts? Entertaining but low on quality. Pretty much. Internationals are meant to be better than pro leagues but I'm not sure these are. Interesting results but, as you say, quality is way down on what I expected My feeling too. Also winner was pretty much d...
by Magpie26
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
Replies: 82
Views: 8118

Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan

Very enjoyable, and the feel ‘of place’ is profound. Like the main guy - hardly perfect as hero which is attractive . She’s lovely and the rest of the cast particularly strong . As with the original mini series all the Japanese actors are great and carry the show. Didn't think Richard Chamberlain w...
by Magpie26
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9661

Re: Super Rugby 2024

Has there been a poor game yet? Yes! The Rebels were truly awful in their first outing against the Brumbies. The emotion got the better of the players I think and they shit the bed. It seems a bit of personal pride has kicked in and have pulled it back together in the last game and a half! True, ha...
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024
Replies: 154
Views: 9661

Re: Super Rugby 2024

The entertainment value has been excellent. Some great tries and close games. Reds and Tahs saw good crowds this weekend - maybe something is building? The Oz sides winning would be the best thing to happen for both countries. The re-emergence of Loud mouth, big-noting Oz fans is exactly what the c...
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.
Replies: 105
Views: 2885

Re: The Official Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Blues Match Thread.

Blues had an absolute shocker and the Canes generally played well but the Blues were still somewhat in it, so I suppose there are positives in that, if they can learn and improve from this result. I hope they go back to the more basic approach of the first two games and try and grind teams down. Ca...
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish rugby thrust into role of pantomime villain: Embrace the Hate
Replies: 49
Views: 1342

Re: Irish rugby thrust into role of pantomime villain: Embrace the Hate

danny_fitz wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:38 pm
Magpie26 wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:35 pm TBH Ireland are really above 6N level at the moment, especially with France falling off a cliff.
They are more seen as part of the big 3 these days.
They really need to break away from the six nations and form their own competition
Ok, maybe they are not quite there yet.
by Magpie26
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread
Replies: 160
Views: 1871

Re: OFFICIAL" Reds are too lazy to start a Chiefs thread" thread

Very well done Reds, looking very organised and well drilled this year 👍
by Magpie26
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NSW v. Highlanders
Replies: 60
Views: 869

Re: NSW v. Highlanders

Zakar wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:34 am Edmed good. Gleeson would be good if he didn't have tits for hands.
It's incredible you can play at this level yet still can't hold onto the ball. Seems to drop it far too regularly.

Was a pretty decent game overall 👍