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by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 7-1 - did it work?
Replies: 33
Views: 868

Re: 7-1 - did it work?

It was a 6-1 with Fourie on after 3 mins and Mbonambi definitively out (Rassie games notwithstanding)
by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 47884

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Keith wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:28 pm
Blake wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:27 pm
lemonhead wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:23 pm Barnes being booed. Classy
The crowds have been terrible. The booing and jeering and whistling has been very noticeable
Welcome to the French
Still haunted by the Twickers Library emptying sullenly after a try fest :lol:
by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 47884

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

ABs Respect. :thumbup:

Congratulations Saffers :thumbup:

And Deon Fourie. 4 years ago, he was watching RSA win the RWC on the telly.

After playing for FC Grenoble Rugby in French Pro 2. Tonight was a doddle.
by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WXV1 (NZ) Decider - Saturday Nov 4: Black Ferns v England @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Replies: 381
Views: 6533

Re: Women’s WXV1 (NZ) Oct 20-Nov 4; WXV2 (Sth Africa) & WXV3 (Dubai) - Oct 13-28

Well done Aus. And Kapani!

Deserved. Always come away with something.

Game over now, for sure.
by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WXV1 (NZ) Decider - Saturday Nov 4: Black Ferns v England @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Replies: 381
Views: 6533

Re: Women’s WXV1 (NZ) Oct 20-Nov 4; WXV2 (Sth Africa) & WXV3 (Dubai) - Oct 13-28

Tuned in late. France forced into taking the 3 for last score. Lineout poor. Aus v. solid indeed in defence and haven't looked under undue difficulty. OS centre a weakness, missing Vernier's fluidity in attack and also her defensive organisation and tackling. Konde rather lightweight there. Good tr...
by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WXV1 (NZ) Decider - Saturday Nov 4: Black Ferns v England @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Replies: 381
Views: 6533

Re: Women’s WXV1 (NZ) Oct 20-Nov 4; WXV2 (Sth Africa) & WXV3 (Dubai) - Oct 13-28

Hard earned try. The beauty of patience and control. Well done Oz. The shock is on.
by shereblue
Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WXV1 (NZ) Decider - Saturday Nov 4: Black Ferns v England @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Replies: 381
Views: 6533

Re: Women’s WXV1 (NZ) Oct 20-Nov 4; WXV2 (Sth Africa) & WXV3 (Dubai) - Oct 13-28

Tuned in late. France forced into taking the 3 for last score. Lineout poor. Aus v. solid indeed in defence and haven't looked under undue difficulty. OS centre a weakness, missing Vernier's fluidity in attack and also her defensive organisation and tackling. Konde rather lightweight there. Good try...
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Its the preciousness of the English that is funny here, instead of just saying : oh well now we have learnt that there are actually other languages in the world. https://i.imgflip.com/2i1nfq.jpg It's got nothing to do with language as you well know, you've been told 465 times already. That was debu...
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Replies: 201
Views: 4925

Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?

Desperately disappointed it isn't going to be the Final I wanted, ie France v Ireland. But it's all about winning matches and, however narrowly, we have the two RWC pedigree teams. Such contrasting styles. It would be really challenging to pick a combined team and especially bench . I think I shall ...
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

We weren't discussing anything. But maybe they know something that you don't. I'd love the racist to try a legal case against the RFU. :lol: You're all over the place. I hope SARU do sue, but I can't imagine there is much left in the RFU coffers after paying Eddie Jones off. Enjoy your 3rd place pl...
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Everyone seems happy. The rfu insists it happened, but won't take it further. SA rugby says it didn't happen and promise it won't happen again. WR sweep it all under the carpet. All finished, and won't happen again, we hope, as there is no place for it in society or in a rugby pitch. Well who can b...
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Please share the evidence, if you are so certain about it. A potentially legitimate issue, as I understand it, is that Curry was denied the opportunity to bring evidence before an Independent Disciplinary Tribunal. For appearances sake, presumably Mbonambi would have been permitted to bring his own...
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

whezmabeer wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:08 am Not sure if already mentioned but Mbonambi has a track record of this sort of thing, apparently has said the same thing to curry in 2022. What a racist prick. :yawn:
:roll:
by shereblue
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

No lies here. The RFU have officially said it happened. Please share the evidence, if you are so certain about it. A potentially legitimate issue, as I understand it, is that Curry was denied the opportunity to bring evidence before an Independent Disciplinary Tribunal. For appearances sake, presum...
by shereblue
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

In RWC Final week, the Tom Curry thread is attracting more posts than the actual Final thread.

Just sayin'.
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Complaint officially laid by the English union. Chances this thread goes longer than the match thread? Speak Up Policy The RFU is committed to developing a culture where it is safe and acceptable for everyone involved in rugby union to raise concerns about any unacceptable practice, behaviour, wron...
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

AFAIK Curry asked BOK what he should do IF called a white cnut. He did not claim to have been called one. Sounds like on-field sh1t stirring of the highest order. Something Id expect of him Is Curry on PR? You are wrong. And doubly wrong. Speak Up Policy The RFU is committed to developing a culture...
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

But you live in the last century. Where victim blaming is fine. Reporting racist language is part of this century's culture. Whether he misheard or not. Reporting you for age-ism :x I'm no spring chook sb. I'm appalled at the attitudes that I once found acceptable without questioning. Since Luther ...
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

So, how do you get Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, Iran, and various other organisations to resile from their stated intent of genocide of the Jews and destroying Israel as a nation? Do you wheel in Henry Kissinger and get him to extract an underatking from them that if Israel agrees to an initial...
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

So, how do you get Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, Iran, and various other organisations to resile from their stated intent of genocide of the Jews and destroying Israel as a nation? Do you wheel in Henry Kissinger and get him to extract an underatking from them that if Israel agrees to an initial...
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

message #2527204 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:49 am
shereblue wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:47 am
message #2527204 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:45 am

Do you think it's acceptable?
No

But I wouldn't want any tiny tears sneaks in my forwards.
But you live in the last century. Where victim blaming is fine.
Reporting racist language is part of this century's culture. Whether he misheard or not.
Reporting you for age-ism :x
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

message #2527204 wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:45 am
shereblue wrote: Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:44 am Not calling him "white" but perhaps the sneaking, snowflake c unt should try a different sport, Sir?
Do you think it's acceptable?
No

But I wouldn't want any tiny tears sneaks in my forwards.
by shereblue
Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse
Replies: 1295
Views: 27775

Re: Tom Curry accuses Mbonambi of racial abuse

Mbonambi:

Not calling him "white" but perhaps the sneaking, snowflake c unt should try a different sport, Sir?
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

But your friends are in the place with the politics , the vote and a place where your solutions have validity, the Islamist doesn’t do this , care for this or even have the capacity to process it. Eventually we are going to have to deal with the ideology whether we want to or not . FWIW, my friends...
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

Let’s stop with the bollocks. You cannot ‘destroy’ Hamas in terms of its ideology or even its popularity militarily. What you can do is degrade it’s capabilities militarily. Israel can detect and destroy Hamas’ missiles, rockets, drones, man-portable air defence systems and their anti-tank weaponry...
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

You seem to be quite naive about the nature and aims of islamists. I wouldn't say so. Israel faces a very, very difficult situation. From what I read - and from a sample of just one set of close Jewish close friends owning a property in Tel Aviv - that would be a view quite widely shared. It's not ...
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

My approach is much longer term and sees the likes of Hamas naturally losing support from a wealthier and more integrated Gazan/Palestinian population. I believe many Israelis and Jews share that view and my heart bleeds for them and the courage of such views at a time like this. You seem to be qui...
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

Catman wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:16 pm Personally I hope they annihilate hamas. Now or never
How exactly?
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

One-sided attempts - when repeated - to justify or contrast killings or violence by Palestinians or Israelis may be understandable but their effect is only to support and entrench the inhuman status quo in which the lives and security of individuals are regarded as collateral or negotiable. Beyond ...
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9383
Views: 314068

Re: Israel declares state of war

One-sided attempts - when repeated - to justify or contrast killings or violence by Palestinians or Israelis may be understandable but their effect is only to support and entrench the inhuman status quo in which the lives and security of individuals are regarded as collateral or negotiable. Beyond I...
by shereblue
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 27541

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Proud day for French Pro 2 and FC Grenoble Rugby which produced Deon Fourie.

Where Deon was learning the ropes on the day of the SA:Eng. RWC Final in 2019
by shereblue
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 27541

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

DragsterDriver wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:55 pm Exceeded expectations, but no reserve scrummaging props is death.
Against the Boks. Every time.
by shereblue
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 27541

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Finalad

Better side lost. V. hard luck England.

Congrats Saffers. Winning by 1 point two weeks running isn't a fluke.

My MOM for 2 weeks running? The Ox :thumbup:
by shereblue
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 27541

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

The frequently maligned Jonny May actually finding a game that suits him.
by shereblue
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 27541

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

terryfinch wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 4:00 pm Rumours that game might be cancelled due to biblical storm coming in. If so, England go through due to superior record in tournament so far. :thumbup:
We'd have been spared a pointless mismatch last night had a similar formula also been applied in lieu of actual "rugby"..
by shereblue
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WXV1 (NZ) Decider - Saturday Nov 4: Black Ferns v England @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Replies: 381
Views: 6533

Re: Women’s WXV1 (NZ) Oct 20-Nov 4; WXV2 (Sth Africa) & WXV3 (Dubai) - Oct 13-28

another oddity of the stucture of WXV is that if england were to beat NZ too,the WXV title would be decided on points difference between 2 teams that havent played each other in the tournament! given the poor crowds I think world rugby are going to need to rethink the WXV set up for next year,when ...