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by Zakar
Wed May 21, 2014 12:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Welsh regions to play in BT's Premiership Rugby 7s series
Replies: 15
Views: 1051

Re: Welsh regions to play in BT's Premiership Rugby 7s serie

Is Wales putting in a team in the World club 7s in Limerick in the summer? I have heard little of the event since it was announced. Only teams announced so far: Auckland Blues, Vodacom Blue Bulls, Western Province, Buenos Aires, NSW Waratahs and New York. Brumbies are champions so will likely defen...
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Association Football- what do you call it?
Replies: 39
Views: 1488

Re: Association Football- what do you call it?

Football refers to a ball game played on foot, as opposed to horseback. Not really relevant anymore, but that is how it came about. I don't see the issue with Australia/Ireland/Canada/USA/NZ calling it Soccer. Everyone knows what you mean when you say soccer. Likewise, you know what people mean when...
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

Woodlands, I'd actually already picked Ewen. Since you need a coach, and I need a 13, I think I'll make my pick now; http://images.smh.com.au/2013/11/17/4930536/art-tevita_kuridrani-620x349.jpg 1.Marcos Ayerza (ARG) 2. Stephen Moore (AUS) 3. Owen Franks (NZ) 4. Samu Manoa (USA) 5. Courtney Lawes (EN...
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Why is Australia having a "grim" budget?
Replies: 547
Views: 18898

Re: Why is Australia having a "grim" budget?

Guys, I've got a plan for the debt.

Spend whatever we want, and borrow to pay for it.

Quadruple our defence spending - or more even!

Then tell our debtors we aint payin back shit and those wit kant can fudge off or come and take it.
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kirwan raises transfer fees option to stem player drain
Replies: 53
Views: 2716

Re: Kirwan raises transfer fees option to stem player drain

Wonder if we can sign them up to 15 year contracts from age 20 or something - say $15000 a year and then whatever contracts can be negotiated on top. Then other codes or teams would have to buy them out. Employment lawyers?? I'm not an employment lawyer, but my memory of employment law is that empl...
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 4:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

Only three picks to go - plus all MVPs catch up picks
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jonny wilkinson gooonneee
Replies: 60
Views: 2581

Re: Jonny Wilkinson announces his retirement

I f**king hate him so much.

Great player. :nod:
by Zakar
Tue May 20, 2014 12:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothing)
Replies: 17147
Views: 1292755

Re: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothin

Floppykid wrote:Is vikings any good?
Need a fix of something at the moment.
Its Game of Thrones with:

Less indepth politics :thumbdown:
No Tits :thumbdown:
Better fights :thumbup:
Vikings: :thumbup:

All in all, its not a bad show, and they are both about equally historically accurate :lol:
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 11:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sevens budgets
Replies: 90
Views: 3554

Re: Sevens budgets

The total budget for Kenya's 7's team in 2013was roughly $200,000 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/ ... 7F20130323
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothing)
Replies: 17147
Views: 1292755

Re: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothin

Emilia Clarke is not specially talented as an actress(yet), but has a gift for monumental speeches in fake languages. Also, great boobs. Of the younger generation on the show, I've no doubt that Maisie Williams (Arya) will actually have the best career. She's simply sublime at her craft, and only 1...
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothing)
Replies: 17147
Views: 1292755

Re: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothin

Of the younger batch Jack Gleeson is the clear frontrunner in terms of skill. I hear he's considering leaving acting behind, which would be a shame in many ways, but quite understandable in others. Think he's reading for a degree in Trinity, Dublin so guess he'll have to focus on that for a bit. He...
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothing)
Replies: 17147
Views: 1292755

Re: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothin

Emilia Clarke is not specially talented as an actress(yet), but has a gift for monumental speeches in fake languages. Also, great boobs. Of the younger generation on the show, I've no doubt that Maisie Williams (Arya) will actually have the best career. She's simply sublime at her craft, and only 17...
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: he called me fat ref
Replies: 17
Views: 1924

Re: he called me fat ref

Shocking quality OP.
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 6:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

Only five picks to go and the squads are complete.

I like Loops backline the best, but I'm not convinced about his pack - Ferris is 90% ductape at this point.
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 2:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How long will Ed O'Donoghue get?
Replies: 81
Views: 4544

Re: How long will Ed O'Donoghue get?

Deport him.
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: S15 Official Rebels v Waratahs Match Thread
Replies: 111
Views: 5412

Re: S15 Official Rebels v Waratahs Match Thread

I can't see the Tahs loosing this one. The Rebels are miles better then they have been, but still have a long way to go, and have been hit pretty hard by the injury stick.
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 12:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallaby Squad for France
Replies: 24
Views: 1384

Re: Wallaby Squad for France

Who I'd name

1. Slipper
2. Moore
3. Longbottom
4. Fardy
5. Jones
6. Higs
7. Hooper
8. McCalman
9. White
10. Foley
11. Cummins
12. Toomua
13. Kurindrani
14. Beale
15. Folou

16. TPN
17. Sio
18. Weeks
19. Skelton
20. Palu
21. Genia
22. AAC
23. Mogg
by Zakar
Mon May 19, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallaby Squad for France
Replies: 24
Views: 1384

Re: Wallaby Squad for France

How long did Skelton stay on the pitch yesterday for the Tahs? He was pretty impressive in the first half. Just that strength in the scrum and around the field would be a real bonus. Starting him with say Simmons and replacing him half way through the second half with Jones or Fardy would be nice f...
by Zakar
Sun May 18, 2014 11:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Rugby End up like Olympic Sprinting and Marathons?
Replies: 19
Views: 1887

Re: Will Rugby End up like Olympic Sprinting and Marathons?

No.

Some positions might end up this way, but there is going to be massive variety. Wing tends to suits Fijians for example.
by Zakar
Sun May 18, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

Bump for the NH
by Zakar
Sun May 18, 2014 5:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

WoodlandsRFC wrote:Image

1. Mako Vunipola (ENG)
2. Rory Best (IRE)
3. Sekope Kepu (AUS)

Haven't got a clue who to pick at Tighthead, so i'll just take this guy.
Thats a front row that wouldn't scare the taranaki u11 girls come scrum time
by Zakar
Sat May 17, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

1. Marcos Ayerza (ARG) 2. Stephen Moore (AUS) 3. Owen Franks (NZ) 4. Samu Manoa (USA) 5. Courtney Lawes (ENG) 6. Willem Alberts (SA) 7. Richie McCaw (NZ)(c) 8. Kieran Read (NZ) 9. Danny Care (ENG) 10. Aaron Cruden (NZ) 11. Yoann Huget (FRA) 12. Christian Lealiifano (AUS) 13. . 14. Henry Speight (AUS...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

Mr. Very Popular wrote:Sorry lads, had a couple of things going on.
If anyone wants to take my players,work away.
Not fair that we steal your players at this late stage, but if you want to take your 12? Catch up picks, feel free.
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 'Inevitable' Springboks will join Europe says Saracens chief
Replies: 48
Views: 3622

Re: 'Inevitable' Springboks will join Europe says Saracens c

Cool. Have fun playing in Summer in South Africa.
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sinkers cabal is possible cabal?
Replies: 23
Views: 1106

Re: Sinkers cabal is possible cabal?

towny wrote:And in other news, I'm apparently in the Taylor Swift fan club..... :x
You're welcome :thumbup:
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 6:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 135kg schoolboy prop - with a sidestep
Replies: 133
Views: 13130

Re: 135kg schoolboy prop - with a sidestep

I think with the All Blacks and the Wallabies its also a regional thing, plenty of islanders dream about playing for them and support them, and many also because of the islanders playing for those two teams and the big islander communities within those two countries, that comment about this guy lik...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 4:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

Greg Inglis. Who is slow as a wet Monday. Slow? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J0FQScfWmaA Yeah, nah. Inglis is the only current league player that I would support the ARU trying to poach. The guy is a freak. And he can kick too - bombers almost signed him up for AFL That video showcases his tackle b...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 4:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

Greg Inglis. Who is slow as a wet Monday. Slow? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J0FQScfWmaA Yeah, nah. Inglis is the only current league player that I would support the ARU trying to poach. The guy is a freak. And he can kick too - bombers almost signed him up for AFL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 4:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

Greg Inglis. Who is slow as a wet Monday. Slow? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J0FQScfWmaA Yeah, nah. Inglis is the only current league player that I would support the ARU trying to poach. The guy is a freak. And he can kick too - bombers almost signed him up for AFL That video showcases his tackle b...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 3:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

Greg Inglis. Who is slow as a wet Monday. Slow? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J0FQScfWmaA Yeah, nah. Inglis is the only current league player that I would support the ARU trying to poach. The guy is a freak. And he can kick too - bombers almost signed him up for AFL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 3:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

Dumbledore wrote:Greg Inglis.
Who is slow as a wet Monday.
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 3:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

Definitely Mike Brown at the mo. Best all round game, breaks a shit load of tackles, kicks well, solid under the high ball, and I've been a massive fan since the last ABs England game when he made a try saving tackle in the corner and then from almost the next phase, just about made another on Save...
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 1:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sinkers cabal is possible cabal?
Replies: 23
Views: 1106

Re: Sinkers cabal is possible cabal?

I just signed you up to a few mailing lists I thought you might benefit from.
by Zakar
Fri May 16, 2014 1:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

I'm going to take two of the form players of the Six Nations http://img.skysports.com/13/04/218x298/Danny-Care-2013_2933018.jpg http://i4.rugbyrama.fr/2010/11/24/663963-9836276-640-360.jpg 1. 2. Stephen Moore (AUS) 3. Owen Franks (NZ) 4. Samu Manoa (USA) 5. Courtney Lawes (ENG) 6. Willem Alberts (SA...
by Zakar
Thu May 15, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothing)
Replies: 17147
Views: 1292755

Re: Game of Thrones - Books/TV (Full of spoilers mark nothin

earl the beaver wrote:Also, unless I've had a mind blank then this bollocks of Asha trying to rescue Theon and assorted bollocks is even more a departure.
It is, but its just filler really. Keeps Theon in the spotlight and reminds people about Asha/Yara.
by Zakar
Thu May 15, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official IRB Junior World Cup Thread 2014
Replies: 2098
Views: 115171

Re: Official IRB Junior World Cup Thread 2014

What positions do they play, and do we have a likely 23? National Under 20s Squad for IRB Junior World Championship: PROP: Allan Ala'alatoa, Rory O'Connor, Cameron Orr, Tom Robertson HOOKER: Feleti Kaitu'u, Harry Scoble, Tevita Vea LOCK: Ross Haylett-Petty, Jack Payne, Matt Philip, Tom Staniforth B...
by Zakar
Thu May 15, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is the best fullback in the world?
Replies: 80
Views: 3849

Re: Who is the best fullback in the world?

The answer is Jessie Mogg of course.
by Zakar
Thu May 15, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cheetahs vs Brumbies Match thread
Replies: 100
Views: 4013

Re: Cheetahs vs Brumbies Match thread

UC Brumbies 1. Scott Sio 2. Stephen Moore 3. Ben Alexander 4. Scott Fardy 5. Sam Carter 6. Fotu Auelua 7. Jarrad Butler 8. Ben Mowen (c) 9. Nic White 10. Matt Toomua 11. Robbie Coleman 12. Christian Lealiifano 13. Tevita Kuridrani 14. Henry Speight 15. Jesse Mogg Replacements 16. Josh Mann-Rea 17. ...
by Zakar
Thu May 15, 2014 7:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who will be the Hurricanes number 12 next year?
Replies: 29
Views: 1450

Re: Who will be the Hurricanes number 12 next year?

I thought Leiua was more the wing/outside centre type anyway?
by Zakar
Thu May 15, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: PR world rugby draft
Replies: 193
Views: 10232

Re: PR world rugby draft - MVP (2 catch up picks),earl,chuck

Skelton was my second choice for uncapped player :thumbup:

When are these scoundrel NH types online?