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by Adrianmole
Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I have just bought my Bledisloe tickets so where is the Fred for this game?
Replies: 20
Views: 1533

Re: I have just bought my Bledisloe tickets so where is the Fred for this game?

TBH just a bit of spade work.

Hopefully I do not score in the corner as it make the conversion more diificult to cross the line. ;)
by Adrianmole
Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Du Toit reveals Boks secret Tactics for World Cup Final
Replies: 47
Views: 3831

Re: Du Toit reveals Boks secret Tactics for World Cup Final

Still none the wiser as to what were the winning tactics other than not play NZ in the final 8)
by Adrianmole
Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I have just bought my Bledisloe tickets so where is the Fred for this game?
Replies: 20
Views: 1533

I have just bought my Bledisloe tickets so where is the Fred for this game?

Bought in a Super Rugby Member Pre sale before public release. Will take the Missus for a day out at the Garden Of Eden.

Who says romance is dead?
by Adrianmole
Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541787

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Judith praying is a show of pragmatism as opposed to opportunism.


She really really really needs a miracle. :blush:
by Adrianmole
Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Trump tests positive with Covid with his wife too
Replies: 572
Views: 30404

Re: Trump tests positive with Covid with his wife too

Do not wish the for the POTUS to expire as a result of COVID , even thought the delicious irony of that sweet drink would wash away the bitterness in my mouth towards the Orange one. No, I will take the high road and wish him a speedy recovery and full health after hovering between life and death fo...
by Adrianmole
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541787

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I'm not sure why NZ feels it needs to reinvent the wheel with regards to the management of sports teams when there are many countries operating successfully with Pro sports leagues despite having much higher Covid rates than us. Perhaps because we don't want to acquire their higher covid rates by l...
by Adrianmole
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship - to be in Aus...
Replies: 377
Views: 27642

Re: Rugby Championship - to be in Aus...

It is an election so lots of posturing to he had.

The RC championship in OZ is not a cert in any case as COVID and SA availability are major flys in the ointment.

NZ may have to another round of Soup Aoteroa, if the NZRU can afford it, but without the crowds is a huge barrier.
by Adrianmole
Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship - to be in Aus...
Replies: 377
Views: 27642

Re: Rugby Championship - to be in Aus...

Hopefully the RC does go ahead, regardless of the venues.

I t would great to see some of the new young talent on display.
by Adrianmole
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Woman wants in on Man Club
Replies: 19
Views: 1894

Re: Woman wants in on Man Club

Make her an honoury man
by Adrianmole
Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: North/South: Who are the contenders? Add? Subtract?
Replies: 50
Views: 6267

Re: North/South: Who are the contenders? Add? Subtract?

Fantastic contest with superb skills shown by both sides. Glad I signed up for weeks free subscription to Sky Sport Now streaming to get the live stream 2 minutes before the game started :lol: The screen freeze that occurred early in the 2nd half will sufficient an excuse to cease membership early t...
by Adrianmole
Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scott Robertson: I want to coach the Lions
Replies: 47
Views: 4950

Re: Scott Robertson: I want to coach the Lions

Warren Gatland may have been the best coach in 'easy rugby' . But he's just coached the Chiefs to a winless season in Super Rugby Aotearoa. They were genuinely pathetic, and an embarrasment to their fans and region. Robertson's team just happened to win that comp. Warran Gatland will be learning fr...
by Adrianmole
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scott Robertson: I want to coach the Lions
Replies: 47
Views: 4950

Re: Scott Robertson: I want to coach the Lions

Coaching wise he would be a good addition. Not sure of the mix between Warrenball and he free flowing total rugby philosophy of Robertson though.

Could be a bit like Grizz and Hart.
by Adrianmole
Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541787

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Dark wrote:
Gordon Bennett wrote:Bring back the Ministry of Works then? Particularly if there’s high unemployment post-COVID?
It is almost like some people can't imagine a middle ground
yes some people can not.
by Adrianmole
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541787

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ardern is a superb communicator and consumate politician who has held together an eclectic coalition with skill and patience Too much for the likes of Shipely back in the day. As much as the central right huff and puff about "princess cindy" and other misogynist monickers they have only themselves ...
by Adrianmole
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541787

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ardern is a superb communicator and consumate politician who has held together an eclectic coalition with skill and patience Too much for the likes of Shipely back in the day. As much as the central right huff and puff about "princess cindy" and other misogynist monickers they have only themselves ...
by Adrianmole
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52681
Views: 3541787

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ardern is a superb communicator and consumate politician who has held together an eclectic coalition with skill and patience Too much for the likes of Shipely back in the day. As much as the central right huff and puff about "princess cindy" and other misogynist monickers they have only themselves t...
by Adrianmole
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Hype over Super Rugby Aetoroa
Replies: 114
Views: 8981

Re: The Hype over Super Rugby Aetoroa

Reminds me of that fine Cinematic effort "Human Centipede"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX8fKLjC__c


Not so much Truck and Trailer but more Tonsils in Tush.
by Adrianmole
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sat 1st August
Replies: 238
Views: 14243

Re: Chiefs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sat 1st August

Crusaders will be far too slick, 15-20 margin.
by Adrianmole
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sat 1st August
Replies: 238
Views: 14243

Re: Chiefs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sat 1st August

Ali's Choice wrote:Shit news for Chiefs fans that Alaimalo is out of the rest of the competition. Caleb Clarke is a f**king grub.
Clearly accidental contact.
by Adrianmole
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Blues: MATCH THREAD; Sat 11th July
Replies: 181
Views: 11139

Re: Crusaders vs Blues: MATCH THREAD; Sat 11th July

Roadman wrote:Referee is pretty average
Statistical speaking that is all that you want from Ref.
by Adrianmole
Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ North vs South match
Replies: 75
Views: 4227

Re: NZ North vs South match

Great concept. I would buy a ticket to that match.
by Adrianmole
Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Sunday 28th June
Replies: 157
Views: 6755

Re: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Sunday 28th June

It will be a prison style man shaming of epic proportions with the AB laden Crusaders putting the Chiefs to the sword.

A suitable of mix of metaphors in my view.
by Adrianmole
Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: June 21
Replies: 254
Views: 15559

Re: Hurricanes vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: June 21

Not sure about the breakdown rulings but I am all for stricter rulings on the off side line.

That will allow for greater space in the longer term.

Cheating C&^tabs. :lol:
by Adrianmole
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June
Replies: 254
Views: 17738

Re: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June

Had a ring side seat in the WEL stand last night and was good game of footy , albeit the my team came second. For the Blues Telea was the Dogs Nuts last night with ball in hand. Very impressive in the contact area while carrying. Broke tackles like was the second year 6th playing against the 2nd XV ...
by Adrianmole
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June
Replies: 254
Views: 17738

Re: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June

Enzedder wrote:As far as watching them live goes, it's a mission and a waste of money. It will take a fine day to get me back as watching that in the rain was very difficult.
Fair weather fan
by Adrianmole
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016557

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Recently started a Doug Hepburn programme which concentrates on the Squat, Deadlift. Bench and OH Press. Below is W2D2with working weights of 110 and 30 for DL and OHP respectivly. D3 will be Squats and Bench at 100 & 45. A very gradual build up of volume and intensity over a 6 month period. Will be...
by Adrianmole
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June
Replies: 254
Views: 17738

Re: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June

The Chiefs were clueless with the ball in hand tonight. So much so they ended up throwing the ball away such was their ineptitude.
by Adrianmole
Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June
Replies: 254
Views: 17738

Re: Chiefs vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 20th June

I shall be there with cow bells on. C'mon Chiefs.

Heart says the Chiefs, the head says Blues.
by Adrianmole
Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your favourite South African music?
Replies: 156
Views: 15328

Re: Your favourite South African music?

My personal fav was the soundtrack from Zulu.
by Adrianmole
Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRA: Highlanders v Chiefs – Sat 13 June, 7.05pm - Match Fred
Replies: 200
Views: 20901

Re: SR Aoteoroa – Highlanders v Chiefs – Sat 13 June, 7.05pm

No doubt the strain was caused by holding up that massive neck if his.
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 10:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
Replies: 415
Views: 40701

Re: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28

For all the self induced hype Rugba League, especially NRL is meaningless made for TV elevision elevator music for the eastern seaboard 'Strains. As a Kiwi the so called marketing wank about tribalism is BS. At least this season won't be over long and we can have an early discussion about the Warri...
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Presented without comment ...
Replies: 38
Views: 5682

Re: Presented without comment ...

When clowns like him were talking Dawson up after the 2003 rwc he came home from the cup and his club shifted him to centre to make room for Mark Robinson who wasn't good enough to get a s12 spot with any NZ franchise. I think Sharky Robinson biggest claim to fame was squiring some TV tart shoes na...
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 9:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scummings going by Xmas..... Boris next year.
Replies: 9918
Views: 839998

Re: Boris goooooone or just Cummings?

iarmhiman wrote:Was Campbell as influential as Cummings when Blair was PM?

I thought Campbell was excellent on the 2055 B&IL's tour to NZ. Really stuck it to Tana and High Rev Kev. M :blush: ade all the difference to the results in the end. :blush:
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: And the favourite cut of lamb for kiwis is..................
Replies: 78
Views: 9587

Re: And the favourite cut of lamb for kiwis is..............

Lamb is tender but you can not beat the taste of a nice Hogget. Slow roasted with rosemary and mint sauce . Lovely doubly.
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Military History/Pics Thread.
Replies: 2289
Views: 401369

Re: The Military History/Pics Thread.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/49/22/e74922cab0872cb4871420bae2a9fb93.jpg https://pics.me.me/40-so-yeah-nz-made-a-tank-in-ww2-this-1568280.png More information: "Bob Semple tank". Counterpoint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8hRRCFdnnk Number 8 wire ingenuity taken to extreme lengths. A tad em...
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
Replies: 415
Views: 40701

Re: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28

For all the self induced hype Rugba League, especially NRL is meaningless made for TV elevision elevator music for the eastern seaboard 'Strains. As a Kiwi the so called marketing wank about tribalism is BS. At least this season won't be over long and we can have an early discussion about the Warrio...
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Presented without comment ...
Replies: 38
Views: 5682

Re: Presented without comment ...

A WUM no less.

I mean no TTT, come on.
by Adrianmole
Mon May 25, 2020 1:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farewell Super Rugby - thanks for the memories
Replies: 93
Views: 12647

Re: Farewell Super Rugby - thanks for the memories

I must have missed the Memo regarding dropping the geographical monickers.

Always referred to the teams as the Otarga 'Landers, wit kant, Wellington 'canes, Waikato Chiefs and socftcock Jaffas.
by Adrianmole
Tue May 19, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hadleigh Parkes' All Star XV
Replies: 34
Views: 5104

Re: Hadleigh Parkes' All Star XV

Jeff the Bear wrote:
Jay Cee Gee wrote:A lot?
A 3 point loss in an extremely close game against the eventual winners, as opposed to get absolutely bum-fucked in the other semi. No one cares about 3rd/4th place games.
3rd runner up is nice.
by Adrianmole
Tue May 19, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hadleigh Parkes' All Star XV
Replies: 34
Views: 5104

Re: Hadleigh Parkes' All Star XV

JB1981 wrote:
Jeff the Bear wrote:
Jay Cee Gee wrote:A lot?
A 3 point loss in an extremely close game against the eventual winners, as opposed to get absolutely bum-fucked in the other semi. No one cares about 3rd/4th place games.
So it’s performance against the eventual winners that decides it?
Well that fits nicely...:)