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- Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 717
- Views: 66115
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?
- Replies: 666
- Views: 26781
Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooooooing...
[quote="Jtah 3. No company, sports organisation, country whatever has ever shrunk itself to success. This is a short sighted miserly approach to strategy. I understand how this would benefit NZR but if we want this game to be played in a handful of schools and two states your approach is the way you...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?
- Replies: 666
- Views: 26781
Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooooooing...
Colour me shocked. Who could possibly have seen this coming? It's almost as though RA expanding beyond their means to 4 and then 5 teams has had significant negative long-term effects. Time to take the hint, consolidate back to the original 3 franchises, and try to salvage what's left surely? Austr...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
Good on you mate. Anything that allows you to keep playing is fine by me and appreciate that you are conscious of your speed of play. Very important in club golf. :thumbup: I have a mate that would love to walk and he still does sometimes but he suffers gout and his feet get very sore after 18. He ...
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
I'd buy a cart too if Eltham was my home course. 6 hills is 5 too many for me walking. Love the par 5 you play twice and the par 3 by the clubhouse. Course is always in pretty good shape. Shame they couldn't use that land behind the school to make it a proper 18 hole course. Yep funny thing, I real...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
@booji boy, it's the smaller one with wheels at front. Went for it as it folds up and as I say fits in back of of small car. I have seen the ones the Kahu mentioned, look good, there a 2 wheel version too, but just transporting them is the hassle, I got nowhere to hide trailer really. I agree with y...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
Yeah not to sure how well they pack up as the fellas I know ride theirs home Well will be able to give report on what the Golf cruiser is like soon, just rung up and bought one, and I know @jambanja suggested cart etc, but figured this at $2200 for a new one, and can put in SUV will be the way to g...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
There's gotta be more going on with McClutchie. There's got to be a reason why he is consistently overlooked by every single NZ Super Rugby franchise. Even the shit ones like the Highlanders and the Canes. Is he a lazy trainer? Does he like the wacky backy? Pingers?? There's got to be something goi...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 8919
- Views: 277627
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
So do I CI, good choice, although of course Joe is now back to being dead to me, as he was when coaching Ireland.
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your least favourite rugby stadium
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2280
Re: Your least favourite rugby stadium
Eden Park/Cake Tin. Obviously haven't been to Stadium Australia in Sydney, mind you I haven't been to enough stadiums around world to have opinion, Caketin isn't great but ok, better then a few I been at. I will ask nephew , who is a very good way through his ambition of attending sports in 100 rea...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
It'll be interesting to see the squad when picked. Robertson will be picking the loosies but BB will depend as Hansen is picking the 9s and 10s but Leon is picking the back 3. That's an interesting idea isn't it, if he actually uses different coaches to pick their position. I sure it's not as clear...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
I actually think a fit Patrick Tuipolutu could be a great short term option for the All Blacks provided he is good to go, and he has stated as much. He has plenty of experience and in a team missing a lot of it, could provide plenty of lessons to those around him. Named blues captain for 2024. Coul...
- Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Your least favourite rugby stadium
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2280
Re: Your least favourite rugby stadium
Eden Park/Cake Tin. Obviously haven't been to Stadium Australia in Sydney, mind you I haven't been to enough stadiums around world to have opinion, Caketin isn't great but ok, better then a few I been at. I will ask nephew , who is a very good way through his ambition of attending sports in 100 rea...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
- Replies: 108
- Views: 12552
Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
Surely you actually read the story? Of course, some idiot was spear fishing, and probably to dumb to know he was killing a a special fish (I didn't know there was a special fish in Sydney),or wouldn't of bought it up on beach.Understand the angst etc People go out fishing all the time, they go hunt...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
- Replies: 108
- Views: 12552
Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
. Others have described the dead marine giant as “amiable” and a “true companion” who swam alongside divers exploring Oak Park. Locals have proposed that the area at Oak Park in Cronulla where the groper was killed should be named Gus Reserve as a tribute. Surely a wind up? amiable and true compani...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
- Replies: 108
- Views: 12552
Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
. Others have described the dead marine giant as “amiable” and a “true companion” who swam alongside divers exploring Oak Park. Locals have proposed that the area at Oak Park in Cronulla where the groper was killed should be named Gus Reserve as a tribute. [/quote] Surely a wind up? amiable and tru...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Scotland supposedly chasing Burke?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5139
Scotland supposedly chasing Burke?
Anyone seen or heard much about Scotland supposedly targetting Fergus Burke? Meant to be having talks with them and Glasgow Warriors.
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 225
- Views: 22816
Re: Razor's first press conference
But they couldn't play anywhere... what I am saying is that once they could play again, we should have encouraged them back... our indifference meant they found a new market... to our detriment I believe. Not sure how Ali G'oice thinks it's to our benefit and good riddance? They helped us adapt to ...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 225
- Views: 22816
Re: Razor's first press conference
mark-reason-why-the-all-blacks-need-to-give-richie-mounga-a-golden-ticket I agree almost entirely with Mark Reason. That is a strange and unnatural feeling. I posted that because it is virtually the same post I made replying to Grandpa. Including young locks going to France. I actually like his poi...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 225
- Views: 22816
Re: Razor's first press conference
Talk of golden tickets is ignoring the elephant in the room. And that was forcing SA out of super rugby. Dumbest thing we ever did. And if they aren't careful, we'll lose SA in the Rugby Championship too. Why don't NZ try and get those SA sides not in URC rugby involved in super rugby again? And wh...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 225
- Views: 22816
Re: Razor's first press conference
Razor hits the nail. Most Springboks play in Japan giving young talent the opportunity to develop in URC/Champions Cup level. Our franchises also have bigger squads playing in the NH competitions. Safers playing in NH teams also a win win. It give more opportunity for our players and take away oppo...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 225
- Views: 22816
Re: Razor's first press conference
DC and McCaw I understand. They were GOATs. There's no one in this most recent line up that is a GOAT you make an exception for. Not even RMo Well more than McCaw and DC, haven't a few had a sabbatical, playing overseas etc while still being contracted to NZR? RMO could probably have had same thing...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:00 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RIP to the great JPR.
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9074
Re: RIP to the great JPR.
Yep RIP JPR, one of the bloody good players in that brilliant 71 Lions team. Enjoyed watching him play.
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 225
- Views: 22816
Re: Razor's first press conference
Sam Cane: Tests 76, Red cards 1 Scott Barrett: Tests 48, Red cards 2 What are these numbers? You are missing about 20 tests for each player. Do you only include stats from when you aren’t banned? :lol: Meh, the point stands. Scott Barrett has twice the number of reds than Cane despite playing about...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Should Parents Treat All Their Kids Equally? Is It Even Possible?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2481
Re: Should Parents Treat All Their Kids Equally? Is It Even Possible?
I am # 10 of 11. If my parents didn't play favourites (me being the apple of their eye etc), I would have gotten feck all. Lives not fair - deal with it. Oh, that's right. I did get feck all. Yep I am No 12 of 18, and buggered if know who got preference, the older ones reckon the young ones, but ol...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 6:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Should Parents Treat All Their Kids Equally? Is It Even Possible?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2481
Re: Should Parents Treat All Their Kids Equally? Is It Even Possible?
I am # 10 of 11. If my parents didn't play favourites (me being the apple of their eye etc), I would have gotten feck all. Lives not fair - deal with it. Oh, that's right. I did get feck all. Yep I am No 12 of 18, and buggered if know who got preference, the older ones reckon the young ones, but ol...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Old Fart gets a Knighthood Grand Cross
- Replies: 71
- Views: 5962
Re: Old Fart gets a Knighthood Grand Cross
mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:06 am Ahem, show the man some respect, give him his full title:
That's Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Sir William Blackledge Beaumont Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire, to you.
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
Do you really think Robertson considers players to be from the “right team”. He will look at everyone equally and I am sure whoever he picks, you will defer to his expertise. ;) I don't think (or hope)any coach picks players from 'right' team, but generally will pick players he thinks are familiar ...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
This is accurate but I get the feeling Razor won't be afraid to try and shoe horn a few players like Grace in there after setting new jobs for the boys records with his management and coaching team. Grace seemed to be one of his favourites. Grace just needs one good Super season without a serious i...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
This is accurate but I get the feeling Razor won't be afraid to try and shoe horn a few players like Grace in there after setting new jobs for the boys records with his management and coaching team. Grace seemed to be one of his favourites. Grace just needs one good Super season without a serious i...
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
Strange comment, there are so many factors at play when it comes to individual performance. Not really , if he is best player in the world playing out of position, he must bolt in playing where he is suited. I actually reckon he's a f***en good 8 myself, but I know the experts on here know more tha...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
World Player of the Year, All Black of the Year, yet forced to play out of position by Foster, I notice that Savea is playing at 7 in Japan. So Ardie will be practicing his speech for World Player of the Year in 2024, surely he must be guaranteed of it if he is finally in right position? Strange co...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
I have a weird feeling that he’ll move to 7 with the AB’s and someone like Sotutu will really raise their game under Razor at 8 . Sotutu has so much potential as an 8. He has speed, footwork, the best ball handling/passing game of any backrower in NZ and is a lineout target. Unfortunately he was ne...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/301030597/serial-winner-ardie-savea-voted-all-blacks-player-of-the-year-by-his-peers World Player of the Year, All Black of the Year, yet forced to play out of position by Foster, I notice that Savea is playing at 7 in Japan. So Ardie will be practicin...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
It's all over FB and Instagram. Ridiculous. Especially given how fringe he is in the AB squad. Yep mate, and here you are adding to the publicity machine. I agree who cares etc though. I'm not sure me mentioning it on this forum is adding to the global social media frenzy surrounding Caleb Clarke's...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 810
- Views: 59990
Re: All Blacks 2024
Caleb Clarke's publicist deserves a raise. The amount of media coverage his training stint with South Sydney is getting is insane. Who cares? Still, I guess it's taking the NZ Rugby media's focus off Beauden Barrett's performances in Japan. It's certainly a bit OTT, isn't it? Especially for a fairl...
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Are You Allowed To Kick Conversions / Drop Goals / Penalties In Bare Feet / Socks?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 973
Re: Are You Allowed To Kick Conversions / Drop Goals / Penalties In Bare Feet / Socks?
I genuinely don't think you allowed to play rugby (apart from kids) without proper footwear, and as a droppie is part of playing game, I doubt it would be aloowed in anything but social stuff.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
Yeah not to sure how well they pack up as the fellas I know ride theirs home Well will be able to give report on what the Golf cruiser is like soon, just rung up and bought one, and I know @jambanja suggested cart etc, but figured this at $2200 for a new one, and can put in SUV will be the way to g...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
https://www.jenquip.nz/product-page/trike-golf-fishing-electric-scooter Sorry this is the one they have. Cheers Kahu, actually saw one of these at golf club a week or so back at our open hamper day. Thought I would be just the man with one of those :lol: . Where do you usually play Kahu? Mostly Haw...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Golf Thread
- Replies: 6742
- Views: 653343
Re: Official Golf Thread
I think you’re better off just getting a golf cart, the ones I’ve seen or come across are noisy and look like shit, you’re very exposed in the rain and there is very little storage area. Yep thanks mate, the reason I looking at getting one is I can carry it in SUV, and as I tend to not play in rain...