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by Magpie26
Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
Replies: 101
Views: 6586

Re: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures

Well I guess the Saders will be happy with the result in the end. Decent 2nd half. Once they got their structure going and their transition attack working, there was only going to be one winner. Springer and Bell were very good, Heinz consistent as always and Reihana looked calm and collected. Sayin...
by Magpie26
Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
Replies: 101
Views: 6586

Re: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures

All the preseason matches will be streamed on NZR+ Thank you! It’s not being shown overseas except delayed Japanese highlights. Apart from the Bristol game sadly You aren't missing much....30 minutes for the first points. Pissing down and a ref who doesn't seem to have heard of the concept of stayi...
by Magpie26
Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UK Dentists
Replies: 184
Views: 7557

Re: UK Dentists

So are Singapore, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands, etc . I think most of these are part insurance based. When will the politicians in the UK have the guts to change NHS funding model? I think it'll take someone like Thatcher to do it. I don't see it happening anytime soon. Here in Switzerla...
by Magpie26
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UK Dentists
Replies: 184
Views: 7557

Re: UK Dentists

The NHS is just too big to tackle I think. Anyway, the Australian system seems pretty good? So are Singapore, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands, etc . I think most of these are part insurance based. When will the politicians in the UK have the guts to change NHS funding model? I think it'll t...
by Magpie26
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 815
Views: 71048

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Bloody sad news that Halfpenny looks to miss most of the season before its even begun.. Somebody should have told him to ease himself into Hakaing, I bet the poor guy got over excited and went full Haka, you just don't do that. :( I'm not sure he's the full penny at times you know. True, true.
by Magpie26
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Dupont's law and its flaws
Replies: 16
Views: 2081

Re: Dupont's law and its flaws

You have to retreat until your put onside?? Isn't that the law? Always thought it was but apparently you only have to not move forward, while the fielding player either passing or advancing 5m puts you back on even if your own players haven't reached you yet. It definitely needs to be fixed. Have t...
by Magpie26
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 815
Views: 71048

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

Bloody sad news that Halfpenny looks to miss most of the season before its even begun.. Welsh test centurion Leigh Halfpenny's future in Super Rugby Pacific is uncertain, after he suffered a serious chest injury against Munster in Ireland last Sunday morning (NZT). The Crusaders have confirmed the ...
by Magpie26
Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UK Dentists
Replies: 184
Views: 7557

Re: UK Dentists

Joking aside, bills can actually go up with insurance because what happens is the shady companies make up additional stuff to bill the insurance companies with(hoping they will pay out), and the insurance companies bounce it back to the office who then just bounces it back to the customer. Honestly...
by Magpie26
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UK Dentists
Replies: 184
Views: 7557

Re: UK Dentists

I Googled.. Do the Brits have bad teeth? Dentistry.co.uk say.... English have better teeth than Americans A new study has shown that English people have better teeth than their US counterparts. In the study, published in the British Medical Journal, researchers in the UK and the US examined data fr...
by Magpie26
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

This thread epitomises what cnuts the Brits are. They facilitated the settling of Palestine by European Jews, by deceit and force of arms and continue to support today the continuing genocide of the indigenuous population. 'The brits' Or just some zionists pricks in power at the time. Or 'The Brits...
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

The sad fact is 30k people would still be alive, buldings and families would be intact if Hamas had not decided to cross the border into Israel and slaughter people. This you chap? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/30/row-erupts-over-comments-made-by-italian-pms-partner We get it, you beli...
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Also, their whole I'll wipe out tens of thousands of civilians to get the bad guys routine has ended up with them in multiple breaches of the genocide convention... So, you know, 'its all hamas's fault' is a pretty piss weak argument... Wasn't good enough at the Hague, isn't good enough here. You w...
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

The sad fact is 30k people would still be alive, buldings and families would be intact if Hamas had not decided to cross the border into Israel and slaughter people. Well apart from those that would have been killed in the normal cycle? Magpie and his ilk don't really like it to be drawn to their a...
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Also, their whole I'll wipe out tens of thousands of civilians to get the bad guys routine has ended up with them in multiple breaches of the genocide convention... So, you know, 'its all hamas's fault' is a pretty piss weak argument... Wasn't good enough at the Hague, isn't good enough here. You w...
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GFepq-NWsAAepHY?format=jpg&name=medium UNRWA funding has fallen from $1.17 billion to just $254 million. I fully get why they have put UNWRA on hold but I hope they transfer the money to other aid organisations, UN included. There are still a lot of people in the world t...
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

sorCrer wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:49 am
Magpie26 wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:27 am The sad fact is 30k people would still be alive, buldings and families would be intact if Hamas had not decided to cross the border into Israel and slaughter people.
Well apart from those that would have been killed in the normal cycle?
How many people are killed in Gaza in a normal cycle?
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

The sad fact is 30k people would still be alive, buldings and families would be intact if Hamas had not decided to cross the border into Israel and slaughter people.
by Magpie26
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53767
Views: 2379234

Re: War in Ukraine...

The USA is probably the only country in the world with the capability to successfully invade New Zealand. Unless NZ buys sufficient hardware to defend against this threat, it’s hard to see why they need any fighters. Spend the money on other shit. I would be much happier spending money on an improv...
by Magpie26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Ireland Official 2024 6N Match Thread
Replies: 1386
Views: 26755

Re: France vs Ireland Official 2024 6N Match Thread

We have lost three games in nearly three years, only one by more than a score and all away from home. It would be a huge shock to lose to any of Scotland, Wales or Italy at home. Of course we'll respect each side but that's the main reason we're also very unlikely to lose to them as Farrell will ha...
by Magpie26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Big Joe McCarthy
Replies: 92
Views: 4086

Re: Big Joe McCarthy

Very impressed with the young guy.
Seems to have a lot of potential to make his name as a real world class lock. :thumbup:
by Magpie26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Barry John RIP
Replies: 75
Views: 3255

Re: Barry John RIP

Very sad news 😔
My favourite out of all the 70s Welsh greats.
by Magpie26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Because Israel said they were guilty... so wanted to be seen to be doing the right thing? So they believed Israel on this occasion, though they have repeatedly ignored Israel's and other organisations reports on UNWRA in the past......doubtful to say the least. Don't have to believe them. Probably ...
by Magpie26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

"UNRWA’s commissioner general told the Financial Times (FT) that Israel has yet to provide evidence of its claims that around a dozen UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7 attacks." So they fired them for what reason? Because Israel said they were guilty... so wanted to be seen to be doing the...
by Magpie26
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

sorCrer wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:15 pm "UNRWA’s commissioner general told the Financial Times (FT) that Israel has yet to provide evidence of its claims that around a dozen UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7 attacks."
So they fired them for what reason?
by Magpie26
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Ireland Official 2024 6N Match Thread
Replies: 1386
Views: 26755

Re: France vs Ireland Official 2024 6N Match Thread

nardol wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:00 pm
feckwanker wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:15 pm Derwyn creates one of the best OP's we've ever seen on the bored for Wales v Scotland.




We get this.
To be fair, Wales v "Scotland" is a global event
Nicely done 8)
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

You're putting the cart before the horse. When it gets to the point where Hamas are removed will the state of Israel continue to contain Gaza and slowly but surely absorb the West Bank? I still don't think you understand what annihilation means. I don't think you understand what the root problem is...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Good grief. :? I guess you don't understand what annihilation means then :(( You're putting the cart before the horse. When it gets to the point where Hamas are removed will the state of Israel continue to contain Gaza and slowly but surely absorb the West Bank? I still don't think you understand w...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

What prosecutions exactly ? Yes I absolutely hold a western style democracy to a different level to an organisation such as Hamas which is motivated primarily by a fanatical and hateful faux religious impulse . I genuinely expect Isreal to be more worthy , even given the fact that their government ...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

How are the multiple incidents of these crimes during the invasion being prosecuted then ? What stage are they , I’d be very interested to know. What I do know however is that the soldier that shot the young boy (9) dead for throwing a stone , in the refugee camp close to where we were staying most...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Israel isn't "striking back", they are intent on annihilating the Palestinians in Gaza, men, women and children So you see no chance of a ceasefire because that would interfere with Israel's annihilation plans....is that what you are saying? You also believe when it gets to the point Hamas are remo...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

There have been a disproportionate amount of such actions , some might blame individuals, some might blame lousy IDF fire discipline, some might even blame the entire narrative provided for motivation. You appear to only blame Hamas , which is completely convenient and utterly disingenuous and illo...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Unsurprisingly you've, yet again, misunderstood. He's clearly implying that the people of Gaza, being consistently killed in huge numbers, should strike back. Like Israel are doing? Israel isn't "striking back", they are intent on annihilating the Palestinians in Gaza, men, women and children So yo...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

There have been a disproportionate amount of such actions , some might blame individuals, some might blame lousy IDF fire discipline, some might even blame the entire narrative provided for motivation. You appear to only blame Hamas , which is completely convenient and utterly disingenuous and illo...
by Magpie26
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Even Japan has frozen aid payments now. So Israel publishes a questionable Shin Bet "report" the day that the ICJ decides that there's plausible evidence that Israel is committing genocide and instead of condemning Israel the West and their cronies cut of aid to the Palestinians, aiding the genocid...
by Magpie26
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Even Japan has frozen aid payments now.
by Magpie26
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

On their stomachs, bare arses in the air, no doubt. It's a frivolous question. If the Israelis cared to find an alternative to killing on a mass scale as a tool of policy they would do so. They don't. Please don't tell me you are one of these people who believe civilians don't die in wars. Everybod...
by Magpie26
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

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by Magpie26
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

Reuters reporting the have seen a leaked file identifying 190 UNWRA staff involved in some way with the October 7 attack.
by Magpie26
Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9377
Views: 309598

Re: Israel declares state of war

TheFrog wrote: Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:27 pm Putin has managed to divert attention from his war, and create conditions for an extension of the middle eastern conflicts.
I don't know if he has directly managed to divert attention but I'm pretty sure he is very happy with the state of affairs.