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- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Finau tackle on Edmed.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 199
Re: Finau tackle on Edmed.
Whilst I think it's legal, in the modern game that's an extremely risky tackle to attempt. Some referees will card that on suspicion. And if you're a second late, or an inch higher, you're going to be in serious trouble. The days of tackling to hurt people are over.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Finau tackle on Edmed.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 199
Re: Finau tackle on Edmed.
A shoulder charge requires the arm to be tucked. This was a tackle.sunnybanana wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:27 amAli's Choice wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:24 am You're allowed to tackle shoulder first as long as the arms wrap. Arms first would be an arm-tackle.
Really? You think a shoulder charge is fine as long as it’s followed by a wrap? What would be the point of that?
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Finau tackle on Edmed.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 199
Re: Finau tackle on Edmed.
You're allowed to tackle shoulder first as long as the arms wrap. Arms first would be an arm-tackle.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
Agreed. He regressed as a player under Foster. He went from being a starting midfielder to a fringe squad member. The fact that Foster took delight in alternating him between 12 and 13 wouldn't have helped. Well unfortunately he's not the only player that regressed in the Foster era. Yep, as a team...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
He regressed as a player under Foster. He went from being a starting midfielder to a fringe squad member. The fact that Foster took delight in alternating him between 12 and 13 wouldn't have helped.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
Rieko has definitely improved in that regard though.. just like defensively he has matured with age. Those first two tries against Ireland in the World Cup were from Rieko passes. We'll see though. If Razor doesn't pick him, then we know he doesn't rate him. But who would be better? The alternates ...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
It's like you genuinely think that you can convince us that our lived reality never happened. You're the forum's no.1 gas lighter.Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:32 am All Black wingers scored 16 tries at the 2023 RWC. Far more winger tries than any other country. How did they score so many tries if they've been starved of ball?
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
If we look at the game stats from last week for the Blues 46 - 7 win over the third placed Brumbies Ioane's attack stats look ok in terms of distribution. 10 Carries 9 Passes 1 Offload Pretty good ratio. The Blues also had 71% possession against the Brumbies which could suggest Ioane is passing and...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
Reiko Ioane creates nothing for his wingers. His first instinct is always to run the ball, to take contact. All Black wingers have consistently been starved of ball when playing outside Ioane. That's a f**king huge issue.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
If we're being honest, that was a dire performance by the Crusaders. I don't have the stats, but I'd guess we made a dozen handling errors, most were unforced. Passes that did stick were more often than not high, low or behind their target player, As well as our handling, our kicking was poor, both ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
Will be interesting to see if Robertson persists with a non-passing, ball-hogging, selfish centre like Ioane.
At this stage 12 is Barrett and 13 is wide open.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
:thumbup: I’m not a big gambler at all, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I view it the same as having a nice bottle of red or a weekend away somewhere. You only bet as much as you can afford to wake up the next day and not even think about it. And if you’re going to have a punt, you may as well make it s...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
That’s an insane multi :lol: Yep, if you're betting on multis that are that 'exotic', this isn't your first rodeo when it comes to gambling. Normal betting tastes like vanilla ice cream and you've no doubt lost a lot of money in the past. But well done on you Roldy!' :thumbup: I’m not a big gambler...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
Yep, if you're betting on multis that are that 'exotic', this isn't your first rodeo when it comes to gambling. Normal betting tastes like vanilla ice cream and you've no doubt lost a lot of money in the past. But well done on you Roldy!'
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
What's the deal with the directors being personally liable for the Rebels tax bill? Yeah, just looking at that article posted above, it seems like the Rebels future is far from assured. There are two legal battles, against RA and the ATO, that have to be won by the Rebels before this deal happens.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
Interestingly Savea played off the bench in his last Japanese league game. Sam Cane hasn't even been playing. Sam Cane is an ill-disciplined cart horse, and the worst All Black captain of the pro-era. His undeserved elevation to the captaincy perfectly illustrates the nepotism and 'jobs for the boy...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
I wouldn't be upset with this backrow; 8. Sotutu 7. Savea 6. Finau Big, strong, mobile and genuine lineout options which will be needed with Whitelock and Retallick retired. That was my preferred back 3 a week or so ago. Pleasantly surprised to see the Sotutu stats back up the impression I had. Tha...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
The NRL gushing never stopped but get your point Why even click on this thread? You're proudly anti-Rugby League, so why open this thread unless you're simply here for trolling purposes? Because it bothers you. I just find it pathetic. You boast about your hatred of Rugby League yet the majority of...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
I wouldn't be upset with this backrow;
8. Sotutu
7. Savea
6. Finau
Big, strong, mobile and genuine lineout options which will be needed with Whitelock and Retallick retired.
8. Sotutu
7. Savea
6. Finau
Big, strong, mobile and genuine lineout options which will be needed with Whitelock and Retallick retired.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
With the Crusaders in a slump, AC is proselytizing for the NRL Gushing pieces about Kim Jong V’Landys will no doubt be next. The NRL gushing never stopped but get your point Why even click on this thread? You're proudly anti-Rugby League, so why open this thread unless you're simply here for trolli...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
With the Crusaders in a slump, AC is proselytizing for the NRL Gushing pieces about Kim Jong V’Landys will no doubt be next. Strange post. I'm simply pointing out a smart strategy being employed by our codes main rival. They're innovating their schedule to suit modern societal trends, meanwhile we'...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
Restaurants and pubs are open. I’m going out today with the #boys. Will also be enjoying the NRL. Ok, pubs are open. But my point still stands, this is innovative by the NRL to schedule a three match series of this public holiday. In contrast, there is no Super Rugby being played. NSW laws are a lo...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
With the Crusaders in a slump, AC is proselytizing for the NRL Gushing pieces about Kim Jong V’Landys will no doubt be next. Strange post. I'm simply pointing out a smart strategy being employed by our codes main rival. They're innovating their schedule to suit modern societal trends, meanwhile we'...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
I see the NRL has scheduled a three game Rugby League marathon today for ANZAC day. Very smart scheduling, IMO. It's a national public holiday. Aside from RSL's everything is closed, restaurants, clubs, pubs etc. It's illegal to see alcohol outside of an RSL. Also, many people are up early for dawn...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 81
- Views: 7891
Re: The best 5 players in the world right now
Hard to do this given SH players haven't played test Rugby since last year's RWC and NH players have played the 6N this year. You're effectively comparing form from last year to form from more recently.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6452
Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
Fellas, can we please keep the trans-hate to the women's sport threads?
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 638
- Views: 28016
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
I see the NRL has scheduled a three game Rugby League marathon today for ANZAC day. Very smart scheduling, IMO. It's a national public holiday. Aside from RSL's everything is closed, restaurants, clubs, pubs etc. It's illegal to see alcohol outside of an RSL. Also, many people are up early for dawn ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Hope this can all be sorted for the sake of Rugby in Victoria.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
I don't mind the changes, this is probably one of the stronger sides we've fielded this year. Newell, McAlister, Bower is our best fit front row - Franks and Moody are done and Bell's throwing has been poor. Hopefully McAlister is better for the run last week. Lovely having Barrett back in the seco...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25645
Re: Super Rugby 2024
Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself? Pretty much. Hence its current state in the public conciousness. Essentially until now the different unions have split the jobs via samzaar. Utterly stupid. An...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25645
Re: Super Rugby 2024
Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself?
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83242
Re: All Blacks 2024
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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
Can start my first match thread of the season! Give MrB and others a break. This will be the 2nd Crusaders game I'm heading to this year. Think odds are again weirdly in favour of the home team considering the Rebels have looked MUCH better than the Force this year. Crusaders should get some cattle...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 99
- Views: 5386
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
Are the TAB drunk?
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25645
Re: Super Rugby 2024
On fickleness. How can the warriors have better crowd numbers than all the SR teams and all Premiership teams and all URC teams except maybe Leinster? They've never won the comp. I just can't wrap my head around it. 5th Home sellout in a row coming up on ANZAC day. They sold out a pre-season game i...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 11:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25645
Re: Super Rugby 2024
On fickleness. How can the warriors have better crowd numbers than all the SR teams and all Premiership teams and all URC teams except maybe Leinster? They've never won the comp. I just can't wrap my head around it. There are lost of reasons why the NRL is booming, and the Warriors are NZ's most po...