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by The Optimist
Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WALLABIES v ALL BLACKS — 2014 Bledisloe Cup III
Replies: 970
Views: 48362

Re: WALLABIES v ALL BLACKS — 2014 Bledisloe Cup III

What the Wallabies wouldn't give for a player like Retallick.
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NRC Round 9 Official Thread
Replies: 57
Views: 2003

Re: NRC Round 9 Official Thread

Coleman looks a handful.
by The Optimist
Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Quins v Castres - (now with fairer income distribution)
Replies: 196
Views: 12173

Re: Quins v Castres - (now with fairer income distribution)

La soule wrote:Easter does not look as powerful as he used to be. How is he now?

CO set pieces are poor at the moment
He looks a lot thinner too.
by The Optimist
Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: # EUROPEAN RUGBY CHAMPIONS CUP thread
Replies: 393
Views: 46717

Re: # EUROPEAN RUGBY CHAMPIONS CUP thread

C'mon Quins!


Good start from both sides. :thumbup:
by The Optimist
Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WALLABIES v ALL BLACKS — 2014 Bledisloe Cup III
Replies: 970
Views: 48362

Re: WALLABIES v ALL BLACKS — 2014 Bledisloe Cup III

kiap wrote:
Akkerman wrote:Image

AAC raises the bat
:lol: :thumbup:
+1 :lol: :lol: :lol: Love it!
by The Optimist
Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies worse than in 2011, says Henry
Replies: 16
Views: 1611

Re: Wallabies worse than in 2011, says Henry

Henry is right... unfortunately.
by The Optimist
Thu Oct 16, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Another racist idiot
Replies: 58
Views: 4825

Re: Another racist idiot

Obviously has a bachelors in insults.
by The Optimist
Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Textgate - Have The All Blacks Been Implicated?
Replies: 1633
Views: 164206

Re: Beale Gone / The Official Wallaby Mismanagement Thread

I like the Fitzsimons opinion piece, which probably encapsulates the way many people are viewing this whole KB 'thing'. A valid summary that looks at it from a number of perspectives, but is specially critical of the roles, and pronouncements of many of those involved. PF could be an outspoken, and...
by The Optimist
Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jarryd Hayne gone from the Eels - code-hopping...
Replies: 440
Views: 42426

Re: Jarryd Hayne gone from the Eels - code-hopping...

I think Hayne is a brave fellow. He could sit back, comfortable and confident in his skill set and talent, but he is challenging himself and chasing a dream of his. Even if he fails in NFL, he is going to come out a winner. I wish him all the luck and hope he succeeds. :thumbup:
by The Optimist
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kim il Jong ging gang gone?
Replies: 19
Views: 2244

Re: Kim il Jong ging gang gone?

I see he has his snoop dog pimp cane. Haters gonna hate... What ever that means.
by The Optimist
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ keeps the old flag. Referendum Result 56-43.
Replies: 2701
Views: 199613

Re: NZ about to change flag. Referendum in 2015

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11342823 Well, two really. One in 2015 to choose the proposed flag and then another later to have a simple "yes" or "no" I hope one of the designs is this one http://jmacg.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/flags.jpg That way everyone is happy ...
by The Optimist
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Textgate - Have The All Blacks Been Implicated?
Replies: 1633
Views: 164206

Re: Beale Gone / The Official Wallaby Mismanagement Thread

Firstly I hate the term "link player". Would have to be right up there with "physicality" as rugby terms I dislike the most. Secondly, McCaw is hardly a link player. If anyone fills that role in the AB pack it is Read or Retallick. McCaw has reinvented himself as a tackling machine. He's almost a d...
by The Optimist
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christian Lealiifano - all class
Replies: 17
Views: 1908

Re: Christian Lealiifano - all class

what a champion LLF!! The reporting of this story by the SMH has been disgraceful. (Which is amazing as I have never thought anything but the very best of Georgina Robinson and Rupert Guiness until now. I try to forget Growden.) The article by Robert Guiness was just rubbish, pure hairdresser trash...
by The Optimist
Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australians are the richest people in the world
Replies: 60
Views: 4477

Re: Australians are the richest people in the world

Trade it all for a team that could beat the All Blacks at least once a year. :lol:
by The Optimist
Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Iran sends 4,000 troops to Syria
Replies: 1805
Views: 121986

Re: Iran sends 4,000 troops to Syria

The Muslim Brotherhood have been nurtured by the Western Intelligence (UK and then US) since the 1950's. They fit in with the idea of Balkanising the Middle East and all the ex Soviet Stans. Brzezinski's been heavily involved with them. Geez you talk utter shit! What a plum dipped in plum sauce you...
by The Optimist
Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Been at this for less than 6 hrs, going insane already
Replies: 58
Views: 3301

Re: Been at this for less than 6 hrs, going insane already

Cry me a river... you've got 2 of them.
by The Optimist
Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Red for swearing at the ref
Replies: 28
Views: 2046

Re: Red for swearing at the ref

I think this is brilliant. I also think refs should crack down on the chorus of criticism and questions from players who are not the captain. Also the captain should ask a question not make a statement. Watching games this year it is incredible the amount of chat at the refs, it's becoming like poof...
by The Optimist
Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series Thread - Round 1 Australia
Replies: 95
Views: 6920

Re: 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series Thread - Round 1 Austra

Cracking final. Well done both sides!

Congrats Fiji! :thumbup:
by The Optimist
Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series Thread - Round 1 Australia
Replies: 95
Views: 6920

Re: 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series Thread - Round 1 Austra

A friend of mine said he enjoyed watching that Women's series. :thumbup:
by The Optimist
Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series Thread - Round 1 Australia
Replies: 95
Views: 6920

Re: 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series Thread - Round 1 Austra

I think if you are going to wear pink, you should really be able to back it up.
by The Optimist
Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Aust govt threatens to scold Putin at G20 meeting
Replies: 11
Views: 844

Re: Aust govt threatens to scold Putin at G20 meeting

I hope some journo asks Putin why he lies constantly. Be interesting to see Putin before a free press without prearranged and vetted questions.
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

eugenius wrote:Great win - f**k I enjoyed that !

I'm lying in bed covered in huge bruises after a fall at work.

Just the tonic !
Alcohol and window cleaning don't mix. :lol:

Get better soon. Good game! :thumbup:
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Uruguay! Uruguay! Uruguay! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Magic! Well played!
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Try Russia. 33 - 27 to Uruguay, but 5 point difference with the first leg.
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

I am crying. :lol: :lol: :lol: These commentators are brilliant! :lol:
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

w00t! The commentators are going mad. :lol:
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Game on! Listen to that crowd! :o
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Not a bad game. Uruguay bossing the scrums. Rooskis easily winning their lineouts. Soft, well taken try to the Rooskis. Uruguay missed a trick when the Russians had one man sent to the bin. Should have taken another scrum and gone for the try. Good crowd, great passion. The Russian fly half can kick...
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Surely that should be a yellow. :shock:

Cynical. Lined him up!
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Wow! Great thinking by Russia. Uruguay all had their backs turned for the penalty. Amateurish.

That is just massive, considering how close the game is.
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

goeagles wrote:Strange decision. Russian prop gets carded after about 4 straight penalties in the scrum and they choose to kick for points.

Very strange. Couldn't work that out.
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

That is a rarity, a scrum half who feeds it straight. :o

Mind you Uruguay are bossing the scrums.
by The Optimist
Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay
Replies: 156
Views: 15304

Re: RWC 2015 Qualifiers - Playoff: Russia vs. Uruguay

Russian kicker is handy.