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by bessantj
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Awesome defence from the Dragons.

Poor reffing gives Cardiff 3 points. 3-3.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Foot like a traction engine from O'Brien, 3-0 Dragons.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Time to watch the biggest rivalry in all of Welsh, nay, WORLD rugby.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations South Africa
Replies: 66
Views: 1551

Re: Congratulations South Africa

Yeah well done South Africa, real world cup team won 50% of the tournaments they've appeared in.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

And the good news today is that Bedwas beat Trebanos 29-21 at the Bridge Field. Newport beat Merthyr 29-21, Ebbw Vale beat Bridgend 18-16 and Pontypool beat Cardiff 16-9. Gwent club rugby doing well. I must admit I have been enjoying local club rugby more and more recently, Pontypridd and Bedwas ar...
by bessantj
Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Druid wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:47 pm And the good news today is that Bedwas beat Trebanos 29-21 at the Bridge Field.
Newport beat Merthyr 29-21, Ebbw Vale beat Bridgend 18-16 and Pontypool beat Cardiff 16-9. Gwent club rugby doing well.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Theflier wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:36 pm In better news, it seems the saudi public fund is the new owner of Cardiff, I will die of laughter if its true
Hell of a bit of news if true, i hope it is.

Meanwhile Davies makes a great break and he has no support. Be tamping if I was a Scarlets fan.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

The regions have to attract investment and as fans I think we should help with that. So come on lads, best mini skirt on, find the richest guy you can and suck him off for your region!
by bessantj
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Come on Scarlets, do anything, I beg you.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 914
Views: 68310

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

Jensrsa wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:24 pm Scarlets mini-comeback from the first half was an illusion

64': Bulls 56-14 Scarlets
Fool, the Scarlets are just lulling the Bulls into a false sense of security by giving them an insurmountable lead before they strike!
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 28074

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

I think England are doing quite well here, could force themselves into a world cup final.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 28074

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Come on England!
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Theflier wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:15 pm
Derwyn wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:14 pm Image
Reckons we'll get 2 teams in the playoffs because pashun, god we're a nation of f**king morons
Unless we have play offs in the "Welsh cup" I'm not sure what they're on about.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Oh if de Beer had been a bit quicker with his conversion that could have been a Cardiff win.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Well that's a kick in the teeth at the end, I thought Cardiff were worth a win.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

I thought it was a fair tackle at first, took a couple of replays but yeah, as straight a red as you'll get.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Great chase by Cabango, pity about the collect.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Generally good from Cardiff, more of that in the second half and it'll be the full 5 points for them.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Nice try but what was going on with the conversion?
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Oh you love to see a prop go above their station and kick it out on the full.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

The backline are mostly ok. They just need Flanagan to be dictating a bit more. They need to keep playing to their strengths which is a long kicking game and working hard. Every time they think they are the barbarians they very quickly remind everyone that they are not. In the pack we still lack th...
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Theflier wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:34 pm To put it into context, Booth doesn't have enough forwards to coach the players against each other, and Cardiff don't have a full time defence coach

Of course, no such problem for the turks
Well the forwards seem to know what they're doing, good try.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Absolutely butchered that game. So many soft penalties and a ref who was happy to oblige the most minor infringement. Always worried about that bench but particularly disappointing as we'd played some decent stuff first half. Really stupid play on too many occasions. Far too many passes to no one, ...
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Absolutely butchered that game. So many soft penalties and a ref who was happy to oblige the most minor infringement. Always worried about that bench but particularly disappointing as we'd played some decent stuff first half. Really stupid play on too many occasions. Far too many passes to no one, ...
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Premiership Results: LLANDOVERY 50 - 19 RGC NEATH 17 - 35 EBBW VALE PONTYPOOL 41 - 30 PONTYPRIDD CARMARTHEN QUINS 26 - 34 NEWPORT BRIDGEND 32 - 37 CARDIFF SWANSEA 32 - 38 ABERAVON Newport still doing well as are Ebbw Vale and Llandovery. Great to see Pontypool back at the top winning. Nice to see fo...
by bessantj
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

Looking like another long season for the Dragons. Missed the first half but managed to watch the second so bare that in mind. Dragons really need to improve at the breakdown, they'll always be under pressure if they are constantly dominated like that. I thought they let far too many passes go to gro...
by bessantj
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23
Replies: 1384
Views: 25164

Re: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23

Hard won game by the boks.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23
Replies: 1384
Views: 25164

Re: QF 4 - France vs South Africa - Sunday 15 October 23

Atonio taking a bop to the nose.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket WC 50overs version - India
Replies: 484
Views: 15130

Re: Cricket WC 50overs version - India

What is going on with England?
by bessantj
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread
Replies: 38162
Views: 2671926

Re: The Official Welsh Rugby Thread

I wouldn't mind Gatland staying on, he does seem to get something out of the Welsh players. We just need to get the players to him.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Missed the second half because I had to get up early for work. Hard lines Ireland, I really wanted you to win and thought you had a great chance, the first half was a cracker.

Well done New Zealand you buggers are hard to put away, good luck for the semis.
by bessantj
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred
Replies: 671
Views: 10049

Re: QF 3: England vs Fiji: A Half Arsed Fred

Was in work so missed the match but well done England. Fiji are no mugs and you put on a good performance to beat them.

Commiserations Fiji but you beat Australia and qualified from a Group of Death and have to be at least a little happy with that.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Enjoyable first half.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Lovely dummy to go over.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Always feel those are a bit harsh it looked like he was making a good faith effort to catch the ball.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

That was well worked. Nice try.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Some terrible defending from the all blacks though.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 83764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Banger of a finish from Aki.
by bessantj
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread
Replies: 905
Views: 14038

Re: Wales Vs Argentina • 2023 RWC Quarter Final • OFFICIAL Match Thread

JiffyJnr wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:21 pm
bessantj wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:20 pm
Last Line wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:07 pm That Dyer break where he had options left and right....butchered. After that Wales were never in it.
Yeah that was a great pity.
The better team won no issues
True so you'll have to forgive me for wishing the worse team had won.