https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47937775
Disasters rarely hit as hard as this one.
A Billion euros to restore? You can always put right the basic structure, that's just a matter of time - but the artifacts and the sumptuous relics?
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- Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fire at Notre Dame
- Replies: 481
- Views: 22705
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
- Replies: 37938
- Views: 2639784
Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
The gentlemen in the English Rugby Union's top league continue to behave like the Rugby League pirates did before Rugby Union got real and "went professional".
Gosh, wotta shock ….
Gosh, wotta shock ….
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
- Replies: 37938
- Views: 2639784
Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Sounds dangerously like a good investment. Plenty of reasons to criticise, I'm not sure that is a good one. If we have these alternative revenue streams bringing in cash then the question is not how they make the money, but how they spend it. The good investment comments are fair enough, it is the ...
- Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bellicose Boris bonkers Brexit bonanza....
- Replies: 47602
- Views: 2047845
Re: Weak weak weak. Craven and reckless......
John Major called the leavers "The Bastards" when he was PM.
That remains the case.
I was never going to vote to leave and I didn't.
Snag is that Wales voted to leave ….
Being a democrat is tough on times.
That remains the case.
I was never going to vote to leave and I didn't.
Snag is that Wales voted to leave ….
Being a democrat is tough on times.
- Fri Mar 22, 2019 12:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: And the 2019 6N Player of the Tournament is...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2008
Re: And the 2019 6N Player of the Tournament is...
AWJ is a special man and a special leader.
A great, great player.
A great, great player.
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
- Replies: 37938
- Views: 2639784
Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
So I see the merger is off (at least for next season) - the issue will still rumble - but hopefully will not come to a head until after we've won the World cup ;) Still makes you wonder how the Ospreys will sign any new players with this cloud hanging over them - can't see them being up to much nex...
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeff's All New and Aggrandised Wales Ratings v Ireland
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5652
Re: Jeff's All New and Aggrandised Wales Ratings v Ireland
Good one Jeff, I've just broken through the golden haze and that made me enjoy the result even more. Moment of the match for me on the Ireland side was watching a Lions 10 throwing the ball in frustration as Ireland were pinged yet again. Moment of the match for Wales - an Irish wing being caught fr...
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World Rugby Rankings - rankings for RWC pools
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7038
Re: World Rugby Rankings - rankings for RWC pools
Wales have beaten Ireland convincingly at our place and the Irish were so frustrated that it was laughable. "The best referee in the World" had all the answers - including admitting mistakes and putting them right. That was Saturday, now the preparation starts for the next big tournament. It would b...
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Christchurch terrorist attack
- Replies: 1891
- Views: 146240
Re: Christchurch terrorist attack
I've just been for a walk around the park that took me by the Dean's Ave Mosque. It's still taped off and has a heavey armed police presence. There are lots of floral tributes there as well. Around trees, on the road, the footpath, along the police tape. Candles on the foot bridge. 100's of meters ...
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 528744
- Views: 28837216
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
The referee was voted the best last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOPnJpPBhn4
Or is it his mother?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOPnJpPBhn4
Or is it his mother?
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: F1 Thread
- Replies: 17847
- Views: 1205244
Re: F1 Thread
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/47564762
Charlie Whiting has passed away.
Formula 1 is mourning. ALL of Formula 1 is in shock ...........
Horrible, horrible news.
Charlie Whiting has passed away.
Formula 1 is mourning. ALL of Formula 1 is in shock ...........
Horrible, horrible news.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wales voted to LEAVE the EU
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3291
Wales voted to LEAVE the EU
I've just checked the voting from last night - I'm a Labour man btw. The South Wales MPs around me voted as indicated below :- Vale of Glamorgan - Con - Supported the Government. Ogmore - Labour - Against Rhondda - Labour - Against Port Talbot - Labour - Against I was a stayer myself and voted accor...
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeff's All New and Relieved Ratings v Scotland
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7888
Re: Jeff's All New and Relieved Ratings v Scotland
15. Liam Williams – His injury will be a concern as had we continued the second half where we eft off the first (i.e. attacking), he was on course for another MOTM display. 7/10 Hardly made a mistake and took a real battering - as you say he'll be needed for the last game and the opposition will be...
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 7:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
- Replies: 37938
- Views: 2639784
Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
That was a desperate Scotland aided by a desperate referee and we were damn lucky to win that game.
The two 9s on view for us were not international class yesterday. Should we look overseas?
That was almost the one that got away and the defence should get double money.
The two 9s on view for us were not international class yesterday. Should we look overseas?
That was almost the one that got away and the defence should get double money.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 6N Scotland v Wales Official
- Replies: 743
- Views: 41717
Re: 6N Scotland v Wales Official
Scotland are due another good performance and Wales have to be very careful in the first half.
Given a good referee and accurate decisions from his assistants this game should be a cracker.
Wales by 15 points would be good.
Given a good referee and accurate decisions from his assistants this game should be a cracker.
Wales by 15 points would be good.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ITALIA Vs CYMRU B- OFFICIAL Six Nations Match Thread KO16:45
- Replies: 422
- Views: 21013
Re: ITALIA Vs CYMRU - OFFICIAL Six Nations Match Thread KO16
Wales: Liam Williams; Jonah Holmes, Josh Adams; Jonathan Davies (capt), Owen Watkin, Dan Biggar, Aled Davies; Nicky Smith, Elliot Dee, Samson Lee, Jake Ball, Adam Beard, Aaron Wainwright, Thomas Young, Josh Navidi. Replacements: Ryan Elias, Wyn Jones, Dillon Lewis, Alun Wyn Jones, Ross Moriarty, Ga...
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
- Replies: 37938
- Views: 2639784
Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Peter Jackson is a man who isn't afraid to attack the WRU or its employees every day of his employment. He's going to be redundant once the Sospan mafia take their place in the halls of power. Quite what he'll do with himself after the World Cup is anyone's guess as he will have emptied his bucket o...
- Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wales you were wonderful
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1991
Re: Wales you were wonderful
Another thread hijacked ….
Jake, can you clean up the site a little?
Cheers mate
Happy New Year.
I'll drop in again later on.
Jake, can you clean up the site a little?
Cheers mate
Happy New Year.
I'll drop in again later on.
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney?
- Replies: 155
- Views: 13423
Re: Australian Heatwave
Some exports from Australia :-
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s latest Resources and Energy Quarterly report said thermal and coking coal export values would reach $67 billion in total in 2018-19, slightly higher than iron ore's $61 billion in value.
Hmmm …..
The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s latest Resources and Energy Quarterly report said thermal and coking coal export values would reach $67 billion in total in 2018-19, slightly higher than iron ore's $61 billion in value.
Hmmm …..
- Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: John McCain GOOOOOOOONNNE
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8087
Re: John McCain GOOOOOOOONNNE
He was a man who stuck to his guns.
That's unusual in politicians - but not unheard of.
RIP Mr McCain.
Here's some information for those with some interest - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45312217
That's unusual in politicians - but not unheard of.
RIP Mr McCain.
Here's some information for those with some interest - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45312217
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Another court visit for Gordon Langkilde
- Replies: 2
- Views: 688
Another court visit for Gordon Langkilde
He's in court again today and we shall see what happens to him in due course.
The bloke is a long way from home and even further from playing again for a while.
The bloke is a long way from home and even further from playing again for a while.
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:00 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Congratulations Geraint Thomas
- Replies: 117
- Views: 6498
Re: Congratulations Geraint Thomas
Yep, he's won Olympic golds and this latest success is tremendous.
Well done Geraint.
Well done Geraint.
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
- Replies: 37938
- Views: 2639784
Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
The side with 3 captains - what days they were.Frodder wrote:The last time he played 6 iirc was the 2007 RWC warm up game against the Saes. That went well
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: F1 Thread
- Replies: 17847
- Views: 1205244
Re: F1 Thread
Really? I missed that.handyman wrote:Hamilton again throwing his toys after losing the pit stop strategy.
What did he say?
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Defend the Australian cricket team here.
- Replies: 957
- Views: 47388
Re: Defend the Australian cricket team here.
As I've said before, Australia will do anything, absolutely anything at all, to win. This latest pre-planned incident is worse than usual and they're too good against mediocre sides to need to cheat . Mind you, they came forward to confess as soon as they had been told that they'd been caught. Well...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: F1 Thread
- Replies: 17847
- Views: 1205244
Re: F1 Thread
Is this what F1 has become. The software was wrong and caused Mercedes to not give Hamilton the information about a possible VSC. May as well have automated, self driving cars these days. It's turning into a bit of a joke. As I read, the computer told the Merc guys that Hamilton would have been in ...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Defend the Australian cricket team here.
- Replies: 957
- Views: 47388
Re: Defend the Australian cricket team here.
As I've said before, Australia will do anything, absolutely anything at all, to win. This latest pre-planned incident is worse than usual and they're too good against mediocre sides to need to cheat. Mind you, they came forward to confess as soon as they had been told that they'd been caught. Well d...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Test Series - NZ Vs England -1st in the Pink - the 2nd in ..
- Replies: 1336
- Views: 92284
Re: First Test - NZ Vs England (Pretty in Pink)
Would have been most unjust if the weather had denied NZ that. Must have been great bowling, but England seem totally out of ideas on how to sort their problems at the moment with bat and ball. This pink ball is great, you can change it every 20 overs. Or when England get bowled out, whichever is t...
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Should the BBC pay John McEnroe £150k for two weeks work?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 4553
Re: Should the BBC pay John McEnroe £150k for two weeks work
Martina Navratilova tweeted a video clip about how McEnroe is paid 10 times the amount she is. For working two weeks at Wimbledon. https://twitter.com/BBCPanorama/status/975631205298245633 Forget the gender pay gap, who the hell thought that was good value for money? Especially using public money? ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TMO cockups - to redress the balance
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2963
Re: TMO cockups - to redress the balance
We were very unlucky, byti. The massive blunder by the imported TMO was unbelievably blatant. Now that World Rugby have confirmed that the arse should have awarded the try, I'm expecting the announcement of his move upstairs to a senior post in Admin. The last one was put in charge of New Zealand's ...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Usain Bolt
- Replies: 291
- Views: 29412
Re: Usain Bolt
He seems to have a lot of energy between races as well - 6 lasses at a time ...Akkerman wrote:So, about a week or so away from his predictable apotheosis in London, what is the bored's definitive opinion on the career of the most iconic athlete of our times ?
He doesn't need drugs either.
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: In defence of Rob Howley - 'Attack Coach'
- Replies: 58
- Views: 6905
Re: In defence of Rob Howley - 'Attack Coach'
Foxy has improved.
There is hope.
There is hope.
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Combined SOB Citing Thread
- Replies: 440
- Views: 43137
Re: Combined SOB Citing Thread
He stopped an early Lions try in the first test with a brilliant bit of work.kovana wrote:
How many times has Dagg been the final defender to be bumped off by an opposition try scorer??
Are you saying that was a fluky tackle?
Damn.
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: MOTM
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9815
Re: MOTM
Faletau was rated as 6th most influential player in the Lions team according to my boy. English paper, of course.
Looked pretty good to me, I must say - especially considering his opposition.
Looked pretty good to me, I must say - especially considering his opposition.
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL All Blacks vs B&I Lions SECOND TEST MATCH THREAD
- Replies: 2560
- Views: 167697
Re: OFFICIAL All Blacks vs B&I Lions SECOND TEST MATCH THREA
All the best for a quick and complete recovery, Enz.Enzedder wrote:
It is slow and hard mate. 5 hours on the table
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Peyper
- Replies: 302
- Views: 25340
Re: Peyper
Here you go. https://i.gyazo.com/e646d32a3450939a07fae09c6fa9ab7b.gif It's a two-man job and the second man lifted his legs didn't he? SBW had time to put his hand on the deck and the first tackler held onto SBW all the way down. We had a similar case in the last month and the Citing was thrown out...
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Peyper
- Replies: 302
- Views: 25340
Re: Peyper
Here you go. https://i.gyazo.com/e646d32a3450939a07fae09c6fa9ab7b.gif It's a two-man job and the second man lifted his legs didn't he? SBW had time to put his hand on the deck and the first tackler held onto SBW all the way down. We had a similar case in the last month and the Citing was thrown out.
- Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Thinking of emigrating to NZ? Think again...
- Replies: 147
- Views: 7562
Re: Thinking of emigrating to NZ? Think again...
I've got about 6 mates from the UK who have all emigrated to NZ. Without exception, they all have better houses, lifestyle, etc than they had in London. The house prices in London are double the equivalent house price in Auckland. London is a series of ghettos with upgraded Victorian terraces/house...
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 11:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Dan Carter: "Bring bonus points into 6Ns"
- Replies: 169
- Views: 12731
Re: Dan Carter: "Bring bonus points into 6Ns"
Dan Carter has found his feet in France.
It's his gob he's having trouble with.
It's his gob he's having trouble with.
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
- Replies: 84737
- Views: 4616364
Re: OFFICIAL EU/UK referendum thread
Nope.
I like the EU and they need the UK as much as we need them.
I like the EU and they need the UK as much as we need them.