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- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
- Replies: 1644
- Views: 27516
Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
After this mornings game, I just hope this is tight. Not so fun as a neutral watching a massive score getting run up as if it was a pool game. I saw the egg chasers guy was saying this is the tax we have to pay for last weekends awesome games. Maybe. I hope WR do the draw 12 months out next time and...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1243
Ireland return to No. 1 Ranking
... if Argentina and England smash NZ and SA.
https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/com ... nd_pummel/
https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/com ... nd_pummel/
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC 2035
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3396
Re: RWC 2035
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$capt hurricane wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:53 amI think it's a bit rough that North America get a crack before South America.Sensible Stephen wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:27 am Would be good, makes sense that it will be in Europe.
2027 Australia
2031 USA
2035 Europe
Both USA and Australia run the risk of being down in revenue.
Pure and simple.
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 4:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
Who? Anyone is fûcking better than that moron. Had the worst TRC and world cup campaigns ever doing so much damage to Australian rugby and it was all down to that loon. You've been supporting him from the beginning like a cheerleader when he made dumb calls and you're still asking is anyone else go...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
Saw on Reddit that Eddie, Scott McLeod and Fran Rudike have been named as the final three candidates for the Japan coaching job. :lol: :lol: :lol: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c9be970520fff952839ed19e1654fc051a36fc9c https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/17ag9s2/scott_mcleod_has_been_nam...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RWC 2035
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3396
Re: RWC 2035
Would be good, makes sense that it will be in Europe.
2027 Australia
2031 USA
2035 Europe
Both USA and Australia run the risk of being down in revenue.
2027 Australia
2031 USA
2035 Europe
Both USA and Australia run the risk of being down in revenue.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
We have to assume that at this stage of his working life, he is motivated to want to achieve something other than lots of money. Here's hoping, anyway. We also need to consider that he may have lost a few marbles and is now more of a loose cannon than ever. Would be good if he started handing out s...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World XV
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1285
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
Thats how he was named by Jones. A lot of what Jones has said and done was meaningless. I agree with the SMH. He is a busted flush and should go. I thought he should go too, but I have softened on that in the weeks after we lost to Fiji. If, big if, he is staying on with us next year, give him a ye...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
- Replies: 485
- Views: 22877
Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Yeah, its good enough for the general population, averaging over statistics etc.Thomas wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:52 amWell it is if you're an athlete...but if you're a fat sack of shit it gives you something to aim atThe Native wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:15 am Might have already been mentioned, but BMI is an outdated and inaccurate form of health monitoring.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Lions should tour Argentina rather than Australia
- Replies: 26
- Views: 642
Re: Lions should tour Argentina rather than Australia
Touring Australia with a combined squad is a relic of the past now and most would consider it a waste of a tour. Given Argentina’s success, I think they should be afforded the honour of hosting the Lions. It would also grow the Lions brand in that part of the world and promote the game globally. Au...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World XV
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1285
Re: World XV
There is f all between the top four teams. Hence I don't think there is a clear 'best' player in many positions.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 24308
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Thank you. No point keeping players 'fresh' for the final if you don't make the bloody thing. All the teams have to deal with the same issue anyway. Exactly. Same XV again, none of this resting nonsense. If we get very very lucky and we have a comfortable lead, then you think about bringing players...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
Not really. He was listed as a utility and Gordon the only 10. That's meaningless. Dunno is primarily a 10. Thats how he was named by Jones. A lot of what Jones has said and done was meaningless. I agree with the SMH. He is a busted flush and should go. I thought he should go too, but I have soften...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
The SMH declares Eddie to be a bald faced liar, and a plum... https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/how-to-fix-rugby-eddie-should-go-20231017-p5ecw4.html EDITORIAL How to fix rugby: Eddie should go The Herald stands by our report. We are perplexed by how Jones can deny having any discussions wit...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
- Replies: 146
- Views: 3223
Re: How do we get away from games decided by how refs interpret the law?
Looked line ball to me. Wouldn't have been surprised at all to see a yellow.
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation
- Replies: 121
- Views: 3309
Re: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation
Depends who’s calling for the assessment. If it’s the World Rugby doctor fine. If it’s the SA doctor, overturn the result. It’s disgusting. Effectively running an interchange. I note cynically that they scumbags have saved this tactic for the finals before anything can be done about it. It was the ...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 82905
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Ireland versus the All Blacks was the rivalry du jour. But they’ve been dispatched, they’re losers and forgotten in the essence of this tournament. The All Black vs. Springbok rivalry is the quintessential Rugby rivalry. Lol it’s really not Deny it all you want, it's the rugby equivalent of Brazil ...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
- Replies: 155
- Views: 3477
Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
I can sense an Argentina vs England final coming up... I think theres a reasonable chance of it. 25% or so. NZ and SA are the better teams, but they have had much tougher quarters physically and emotionally. Both should win their semi finals, but its definitely not a done deal. 25% of both making i...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Law Question: Returning from a Yellow Card
- Replies: 45
- Views: 864
Re: Law Question: Returning from a Yellow Card
Why, when returning from a yellow card, do we have to wait for the next stoppage in play before the offending player is allowed to return? I was listening to the Aotearoa Rugby Pod last week when they pointed this out and it's stuck with me. Why can't a player return to the field during live play t...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 2:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
- Replies: 155
- Views: 3477
Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
I think theres a reasonable chance of it. 25% or so. NZ and SA are the better teams, but they have had much tougher quarters physically and emotionally. Both should win their semi finals, but its definitely not a done deal.
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
- Replies: 155
- Views: 3477
Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
Why? I got up at 5:30 for both the big quarters. Epic games. Maybe the semis won't be as epic, but I will be watching them all live.
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 1:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9792
- Views: 320971
Re: Fiji Supporters Club 2023
I reckon we've still got a month or so until we know for sure if Eddie is sticking around... He's still denying he spoke to anyone about the Japan gig despite there being "confirmations" from some journalists. If he did interview for the Japan role, then he can't actually say anything until the pro...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9792
- Views: 320971
Re: Wallabies Thread 2023
So Eddies' presser - Im sticking around I havent talked to Japan I say things I regret I was right to pick youth Im building for future Snappy at times to journos but with a shit eating grin and lots of "mates". Eddie really needs to work out how to get on with the press or they will shit stalk him...
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 82905
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
The more I reflect on that game, the more apparent it becomes that if Ireland want to point the finger at a player, it has to be Sexton. As their captain and playmaker he was found wanting. Missed an easy shot at goal, threatened not at all with the ball in hand to such an extent that the AB defens...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Eddie Jones has resigned
- Replies: 535
- Views: 17468
Re: Eddie Jones actually gone?
Staying https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/eddie-jones-insists-he-is-staying-with-wallabies-for-the-long-haul/news-story/be556fca2721af1f7fb859b767e737e4 “Obviously the results were disappointing. “Everyone is gutted by it. But I stand by the decisions I made and I think Australian Rugby is in a be...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 82905
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Yeah we blew it. Not taking anything away from the AB’s, they played out of their skin, but I felt Ireland should have won that. Yeah, you should have won but pressure or whatever got to you. Same but worse for the French, they should have won but just totally shat the bed. Especially at the end, t...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 82905
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Watching this again while the Bok game is downloading Getting nervous again wtf Boy Ireland played dumb rugby in that period after the penalty try and against 14 men The game was there for the taking Then Jordie pulled off that miracle and Doris knocked on All in that ten mins yellow card period Ye...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:08 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
I tend to think that it was the looooong time between games in the pool stage that made things boring - there's got to be a way to cut it down. Everyone took 33 man squads but plenty of players seemingly only got on the field for a few minutes the entire tournament. Also, I think a short, midweek P...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation
- Replies: 121
- Views: 3309
Re: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation
By definition it is cheating. cheat verb 1. act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. "she always cheats at cards" Maybe look at the 2 incidents at 49:57 on Vermeulen and 59:58 on Du Toit before labelling it cheating or “exploiting a loophole”? Not saying I preferred it, but a coup...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
I will be honest, I am glad we are through to the next round but it would have been good for either of the two big QFs to have been the final, with the chance of a new winner. Can still happen of course with Argentina. I was honestly worried France would beat SA but then fall to England. That would...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ok Paddies....... so who do we fire ?
- Replies: 284
- Views: 6331
Re: Ok Paddies....... so who do we fire ?
Could this be your AB 2007 where all are retained and you come back in 4 years and to quote Graham Henry, “do the business”. Anyway, no coaches are getting sacked. There’s a strong love and appreciation for this team in Ireland. RWC’s are lotteries. Stick to winning a shitload of your games and oth...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
World cup is the peak, and it should be what everyone is aiming for. But it is a knockout tournament, and you can get lucky with the draw. Doesn't take away the fact that the winner is the world champion though. However I do think the double ranking points thing is shit. So what if the world cup win...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
We just saw the best weekend of quarter finals ever, England are still in the world cup, and we're odds on for a dream final from World Rugby's perspective. It's arguably the best possible outcome for the World Cup. You're just salty your teams lost. My team hasn't been in the WC for close to a mon...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
No idea why this is considered grim. SA and NZ beat their much-hyped opponents fair and square. The NH big shots are in reality much softer than they think and also just not as good at rugby frankly. They both need SH imports to create an illusion of competitiveness. WC history speaks loud and clea...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
Well clearly they weren’t, they would have won it otherwise, they shat the bed…or their opposition never gave up and persevered in the end, its amazing that people think like this. All you’re saying is the team I liked didn’t win, I wish they had but they didn’t, so I’ll say they were better, weird...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
- Replies: 218
- Views: 5281
Re: Is this the worst outcome for the World Cup?
I have very little knowledge of NH teams and never again will I listen to their journos and pundits, what a let down for all the hype. I still think France was the better team. I think they just shat the bed in the final quarter. Well clearly they weren’t, they would have won it otherwise, they sha...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Where will the Neutral support go in a potential final?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1430
Re: Where will the Neutral support go in a potential final?
What’s Nienaber ever done , so because of two people you’ve decided to dislike a whole team of 23 odd. Fair enough. How do you feel about your own team then considering who your coach is… Exactly, what has Nienaber ever done? Just whatever Rassie says. I have no love for Eddie, but at least he, and...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Where will the Neutral support go in a potential final?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1430
Re: Where will the Neutral support go in a potential final?
What’s Nienaber ever done , so because of two people you’ve decided to dislike a whole team of 23 odd. Fair enough. How do you feel about your own team then considering who your coach is… Exactly, what has Nienaber ever done? Just whatever Rassie says. I have no love for Eddie, but at least he, and...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Where will the Neutral support go in a potential final?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 1430
Re: Where will the Neutral support go in a potential final?
https://image-prod.iol.co.za/16x9/800/Rassie-Erasmus-listens-to-a-question-during-a-press-conference?source=https://xlibris.public.prod.oc.inl.infomaker.io:8443/opencontent/objects/1e8fb3cd-fafd-5f38-9b8a-fb5173d79ddb&operation=CROP&offset=0x87&resize=6954x3907&webp=true That’s one man and one man ...