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Magpie26

Sorry... factual and relevant doesn’t apply, hence my scorn. The simple and relevant factor is population and the need for infrastructure to fill a variety of needs. NZ’s current home of rugby doubles as a cricket ground, ffs. We would love a purpose built rectangular ground stadium but the economy...

Magpie26

I really have no idea where people get the idea from that this proposal is being driven by one country :? WR as far as i know is based in the NH and looking at what they have put out as the guidelines so far “The key principles that have underpinned the work to date are: 1. Significantly mitigate o...

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I really have no idea where people get the idea from that this proposal is being driven by one country :? WR as far as i know is based in the NH and looking at what they have put out as the guidelines so far “The key principles that have underpinned the work to date are: 1. Significantly mitigate ov...

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It could be like when Wigan played Sale. 40mins of League and then swap to Union at half-time. Sale won the game Wash your mouth out with soap. Wigan played Barf and smashed em. Sale played St Helens and pipped em. Three future international rugby union coaches playing for Wigan that day :lol: http...

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Not a pic but found a very interesting doc on Youtube: Japan vs. Italy - The Forgotten Pacific War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlSi2Zr-h_Y

Honestly had no idea there was conflict between Italy and Japan in the Pacific theatre.

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Proof that multiple MVP doesn't even watch games.......Digital was at lock :blush: Prinsep was at 6. I watched both games. My omission of Princep is more about his lack of impact at 6 then anything else. Digital....damn autocorrect..... Agree that it was easy to overlook Princep as he was probably ...

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How does Akira Ioane make the team of the week when bored rugby authority jdogscoop insisted he was 'a lazy sack of shit' in the match thread? :lol: There weren't any standouts at 6 this week . Cullen Grace was basically unsighted for the Crusaders, Jacobsen played like he still has concussion and ...

Magpie26

Chilli wrote:So can we expect the Crusaders to dominate this competition as well? Don't bother watching the games that they as the result is inevitable.

You not watching the games and commenting on the match threads is a clear win for SR Aotearoa

Magpie26

Was dumbfounded that we actually managed to keep in touch and when it got to 25-25 they was almost a sense of belief the incredible could happen.......then the stupidity returned :blush: Realistically only thing that kept us in the game was the number of Saders penalties. Once they got that sorted o...

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eldanielfire wrote:
Wilderbeast wrote:Thread title takes NZ’s opposition to the drop goal a bit far methinks.

Given it's always been a fundamental part of rugby, you wonder why they seem to despise it so much. It's like they are closet Union haters.

Perhaps because we have figured out a converted try is worth more.

Magpie26

Between this match and the Chiefs/Hurricanes match last week, this is the first time I've watched Super rugby in years. It's not bad, the standard is decent. I'm not entirely sure of the format so don't know what the results of these matches mean. The biggest difference I can see to the northern he...

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I don't want to sound like I have a hard-on for Joe Marchant but his form pre-lockdown was excellent for the most part. He deserves at least a bench spot. Interesting positioning for Akira at six. This means he has to get stuck in more at ruck time but may also suit his close-in running game to get...

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I see Boris was exulting in the benefits of a UK - Aus FTA the other day. According to him the big win would be the UK being able to import Tim Tams. I kid you not. I'm no fan of Boris but without looking that up I know no one reading or watching it would have taken whatever it was he said about Ti...

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If the global calendar isn't agreed now, it will never be agreed. We don't want it. It's not about finding an agreement. Well the Six Nations unions apparently do want it I think discussing it is a better term, which in itself is a bit of a mindset change. I think even the 6N unions are aware that ...

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The SANZAR countries have protctionist policies in place and do NOT want to hire PI internationals. Look if Fijian players find the bargain is not good enough in France they can choose to try and play in Soup rugby. They just have to know that the moment they're capped, they're out . I wish someone...

Magpie26

What an utter tw@ of a bloke Mark Robinson is. French and English teams apparently "stubborn" because they won't do what New Zealand want because that would lead (private businesses) to downturns in tv income etc. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300035469/nz-rugby-boss-mark-robinson...

Magpie26

Seems like Billy Boy is actually trying to make things happen, with surprisingly some alignment between Sanzaar and Six Nations on proposals (including potentially moving the 6 Nations :shock: ). Guess who is holding things back :( https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/news/the-rugby-morning-headlines-as...

Magpie26

Seems like Billy Boy is actually trying to make things happen, with surprisingly some alignment between Sanzaar and Six Nations on proposals (including potentially moving the 6 Nations :shock: ). Guess who is holding things back :( https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/news/the-rugby-morning-headlines-as-...

Magpie26

I think some of that tattoo ink has got into Sard's bloodstream :shock: I need ink soon....when I make some money again. But it doesn't detract from the point that if we move north the losers will be our brothers from the South that will not be testing themselves against the best in the SH anymore....

Magpie26

I think some of that tattoo ink has got into Sard's bloodstream :shock: I need ink soon....when I make some money again. But it doesn't detract from the point that if we move north the losers will be our brothers from the South that will not be testing themselves against the best in the SH anymore....

Magpie26

Too many penalties to have a flowing game but the ref was very consistent.

Will take a bit of time for players to adapt, just hope the balance especially at the breakdown works out.

Magpie26

Pretty good game considering the condition of the players and the new law interpretations

Magpie26

I was expecting Otere Black to start and Barrett to come off the bench but Barrett starting at fullback for the dual-playmaker role is tipped to be tomorrow's selection "surprise" . Fine by me. TBF to Black and Perofeta, they were doing pretty well as the article mentions, before the break. While t...

Magpie26

Seems Barnier is getting a bit of a kicking from his own side.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... n-official

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Apparently the EU has caved on fishing. The UK nationalises the fishing quotas they previously sold and then resells them to fishermen who will have new tariffs on their exports? The whole argument about fisheries was a joke to begin with but if that's a UK win that can sell a trade deal accepting ...

Magpie26

While Welsh lamb is fine, I don't think I have ever eaten it outside of the UK.

I'm sure its available but it doesn't seem to be marketed very well.

Magpie26

There was talk of British aircraft carriers vs US ones earlier in the thread. I just finished this https://www.amazon.com/Kamikaze-Hunters-Fighting-Pacific-1945/dp/0230768199 The British carriers sounded pretty awful, unsuited to the pacific with inadequate ventilation which made life onboard for t...

Magpie26

right, about to do another wine society order. i'm much weaker on whites/roses than reds? can anyone recommend me some decent quaffable wines on there (£12 or under). i hate oak and prefer the drier side, but do enjoy the occasional viogner All around your price point and wines I've drunk this year...

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Good on Hadleigh Parkes. Despite coming through the Canterbury academy system he wasn't ever good enough to make the Crusaders squad. So he decided to become a Welsh international instead. Just shows that it's always a good idea to have a credible Plan B :thumbup: You are selling the man short. Eve...

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Pichot now resigning from world rugby uar and America's. Looks like he really went all out for the presidency and knows he burned a few bridges doing it I think it was more he wants to see change and feels that whatever smoke BB is blowing, it isn't going to happen, therefore not interested in bein...

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https://rugby365.com/countries/argentina/the-law-changes-rugby-needs interesting article Usual 'let's get rid of the forwards' from the SH. Didn’t read it did you, onanist Why people from mainly SH want to change the rules each year? In football, they don't do that, and their game is number one aro...

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Gospel wrote:Freeeedom for Berkshire!

Would be nice to have all Berks in their own litle place

Magpie26

I for one welcome this development. Kudos to NZ for the exemplary way in which they dealt with the virus. I gladly welcome the idea of finally having rugby back on the TV on a Saturday, even if it is only teams from the 3rd best test side in the world. If you pay attention you might be able to figu...

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I could be mean and say Sam Cane is the Chris Robshaw of New Zealand Rugby......but that would be unfair as Sam Cane is a far better player.

Magpie26

camroc1 wrote:Not too hot at the old research, are you ?

Ireland toured Japan in 2017.

They did, and I see that they also played USA away in 2017. Obviously the filter I was trying to use didn't quite work.

Regardless, the point still stands.

Magpie26

I don't think that, but I'd rather it stays rather than it be ruined by stupid ideas from clueless administrators. This isn't a problem of the Northern Hemisphere. It's a problem that when the SH talks collaboration they usually mean they want the money made by NH teams via ticket sales and TV cont...

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[don't know why you've gone all internet hard man at me. Sorry about that. The term was used in the British sense. All good. :D And to continue with the margin f**king: https://www.hawkesbaynz.com/assets/HBT-Neighbourhoods/Havelock-North/HBT-Neighbourhoods-HavelockNorth-1600x650.jpg Family friends ...

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I don't think that, but I'd rather it stays rather than it be ruined by stupid ideas from clueless administrators. This isn't a problem of the Northern Hemisphere. It's a problem that when the SH talks collaboration they usually mean they want the money made by NH teams via ticket sales and TV cont...

Magpie26

No doubt I wasn't the only person on this thread to watch A Bridge Too Far today? From a casual conversation over the phone with my girlfriend's grandad earlier this week it turns out that he knew John Frost - he was a national service officer in Malaya during the Emergency and John Frost was one o...

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Berlin in July 1945 (HD 1080p color footage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5i9k7s9X_A Brilliant :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: I've always wondered what all of Europe looked like straight after WW1 & WW2 Pretty incredible that the roads in Berlin which had the s**t bombed out of were in...

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