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The stuff I'm seeing on Twitter now is very depressing. Anyone that votes for the Republican Scum in the US is just as bad as the scum they are voting for. Not getting this T-shirt then? https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A13usaonutL._CLa%7C2140%2C2000%7C91RwPc-f9cL.png%7C0%2C0%2C2140%2C2000%2B0.0...

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Collin Rugg @CollinRugg JUST IN: A senior Israeli official allegedly has said that an “unprecedented response” is coming to Iran’s attack tonight. The official told Channel 12 that Israelis should not go to bed because of what’s coming. “Channel 12 quotes a “senior Israeli official” pledging an ‘un...

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I think they are definitely improving. What is important to England is that they are developing players, getting experience and the squad will be in a far better place than it was, say, before the World Cup. Let’s not forget that they were a point off beating Sa, beat Ire, and just lost to France i...

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Tehui wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:54 pm Zhang weighed in at 291lbs. He's a big boy.

Is it all over yet?

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Replay of game on Sky Open (free to air) from 8 to 10:30 p.m. (delayed by one hour).

and ads every 10 minutes

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Fat Old Git wrote: ↑Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:24 am I think the free to air coverage of this in NZ is at 9.30am tomorrow morning on what used to be Prime. Sky now?

So a chance for a nice lie in.

Yes, that's right but be prepared for more ads than actual playtime!

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:16 am Hipkins doing better this debate .

He needs too .

Only 'doing better'? I would call it kickin' arse.

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booji boy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:16 am Who saw the climate change eco warriors blocking the traffic in Wellington today and the woman that cemented her hand to the road?

Hmmmm, maybe they just watched this video. Things are going to get worse a lot sooner than predicted.
https://youtu.be/L9pM9PiSCOI?si=EEpW7hnrUIdXxr-R

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From the Guardians review of the game titled "Shambolic England face early World Cup exit without drastic action" https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2023/aug/26/shambolic-england-face-early-world-cup-exit-without-drastic-action This line is classic: "The upshot is that not since the Normandy lan...

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Shit news for French fans. As an All Black fan, this should be good news for me as it will weaken the tournament favourites France. But I'm not happy, I wish the French all the best at this tournament and if the AB's do win I want us to be able to beat the best players available. Anyway, I think in...

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Anyone got a decent link to watch this?

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Liz Truss: The Oligarch's Prime Minister
https://youtu.be/pofTr1QKiBk

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Can't find any replays of the refs controversial call but from memory weren't the forwards(?) in a huddle near or behind Foley?
Maybe Foley didn't want to kick because his players weren't ready for an counter attack if he missed touch.......

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Although Foster has the final say, I wonder how much influence the new attack coach, Joe Schmidt has on whose selected - in particular between RMo & BB?

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Gas and electric capped at £1,971 for the “average” household. The supplier is losing money at these prices. Going to £3,200 in Oct. then they currently estimate £4,500 in December. How the fk is electricity so expensive over there? In the last 12 months to heat and cool a 3 bed 170sqm house in NZ ...

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Well, one area the AB's have improved in - no cards, (yet)!

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kick off 7pm local I believe - 9pm NZ time.

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I think Mo’unga is building nicely this season. He hasn’t been doing the freakish stuff he has in the past couple of years but if you watch his last couple of weeks he has mixed doing the basics pretty well with some touches of magic. 10 is a cornerstone position and I think we will continue to str...

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I didn't get a chance to see the game - how did the Smith vs Fakatava battle go? Fakatava still on the rise?

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He's been merely adequate by his standards this year. If that transforms to more consistent performances for the ABs by sacrificing form for the Crusaders then I'd be ok with that. He's been fine. His training is designed so that he's peaking for the Rugby Championship and the EOYT, not so that he'...

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Simon Bridges demoted following serious misconduct allegation after interaction with colleague "Former National Party leader Simon Bridges has tonight been demoted and "relieved of his portfolio responsibilities" following an allegation of serious misconduct relating to an interaction with a female...

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When looking at the performances of the two number 10's over the recent tests in Australia and then the games against USA, Wales and Italy, does Barrett deserve to be selected for this Irish test on genuine form over RMo?
Any opinions?

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Not a huge fan of the the selections But .. lets f**king go …. Yep. Doesn't matter where you are on the fence with this it's time to get behind the team. Let's go Black! Yup. Incidentally, does anyone have a stream for this game? My friend tells me that his usually reliable service is not listing t...

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" JB1981 wrote: ↑03 Jul 2021 21:43 Stuff has deemed this “ratings worthy”. Make of these what you will. Notable ratings: - Barrett outplayed Mo’unga (ratings wise) according to the esteemed Aaoron Goile. - Will Jordan achieved a perfect 10. Damian McKenzie: Started the scoring with fine second-minut...

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Chiefs women smash Blues, 39-12 " Super Rugby game in New Zealand! They answered the power of the Blues pack and then some, showing strength at the scrum and stealing a few lineouts. Big tackles and turnovers were made, and their backline frequently found holes - it's hard to find an aspect of the g...

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Halftime, Blues vs Chiefs 18 - 12 to the Chiefs "The Chiefs have done a fantastic job of shutting the Blues down inside their 22 - they could be well behind without crucial penalties and turnovers. Veianu and Alley are standout attackers, and it helps when Tubic's boot is making metres. Reynolds has...

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Anybody got a link to watch the ladies play?
cheers

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The All Blacks always go into a game to win and if they think they can do that with a "B" side then thats what they'll do. Unlike the Crusaders who are running scared against a good Blues team and looking for an excuse for a loss by playing a B side. Anyway 'mate', if and when the Reds start winnin...

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Not selecting the strongest possible side would be an insult to the Blues and all NZ rugby fans. AC often acknowledges how much the removal of All Blacks from Super Rugby and the Mitre10 Cup devalues those competitions yet here he is advocating exactly for that. I have been borderline switching off...

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A sell out at Eden park for the 1st time in how long? Pity its a dead rubber Yep, and a pity the Crusaders will be selecting a 2nd XV. This will be humiliating for the Blues and NZR more generally. Oh come on - are you seriously suggesting a Crusaders B team will beat the Blues? The only thing play...

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A sell out at Eden park for the 1st time in how long? Pity its a dead rubber Yep, and a pity the Crusaders will be selecting a 2nd XV. This will be humiliating for the Blues and NZR more generally. Oh come on - are you seriously suggesting a Crusaders B team will beat the Blues? The only thing play...

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Been trying to work out if/how any teams can beat the Crusaders. Here's how the points are allocated again: 4 competition points to the winning team 0 competition point to the losing team 2 competition points to each team for a draw 1 competition point as the Try Bonus, to the team that scores three...

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An article from Bloomberg: " Chinese scientists say the novel coronavirus will not be eradicated, adding to a growing consensus around the world that the pathogen will likely return in waves like the flu. It’s unlikely the new virus will disappear the way its close cousin SARS did 17 years ago, as i...

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Here's a couple of reader's comments about a Washington Post article about how the virus will alter the US - ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/03/19/coronavirus-projections-us/#comments-wrapper "I fear America is too collectively undisciplined to undergo several rounds of social distancin...

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Agree 100% - I think season 4 is the best so far. Seems like more money has been thrown at the special effects and the script writing is superior to the previous episodes. IMO the best sci-fi series for a while and long may it continue. Couple of episodes in to the Expanse. They're already sowing th...

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Save yourself some time and effort and go to PaknSave and get these prepared meals from MTR - they are seriously good. Here are two of my favourites. https://www.paknsaveonline.co.nz/product/5100346_ea_000pns?name=tasty-delights-ready-to-eat-dal-makhani https://www.paknsaveonline.co.nz/product/51012...

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Other than the RC, anyone know what countries we'll be playing against in 2020? I read a article from 2017 here: https://www.freebetsbonus.co.nz/blog/new-international-rugby-calendar-benefit-blacks-2020/ "Beginning in February of 2020, Super Rugby will play from start to finish. In July, the All Bla...

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Very proud of you...., good boy. :smug: Do I feel vindicated as the only* kiwi who accurately and consistently predicted a NH winner in this tournament? I do. And it feels good. Real good. I’m so pleased I was correct, so happy right now. *there may have been others but I doubt they were as accurate...

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Just heard Engand to delay naming team until 10pm NZ time?

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STEVE HANSEN: On the ALLEGATIONS OF SPYING: “Eddie and I both know all is fair in love and war.’ “Best click bait in the world." Hansen noted Jones never said it was the All Blacks. “He was very deliberate in not doing that.’ “Everyone has jumped on it and was very successful in getting the clickbai...

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