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by Salient
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread
Replies: 3271
Views: 281332

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Two pretty awesome days of racing. One part of me want Luna Rossa to win tomorrow to keep the regatta going- especially if there is more wind on Thursday Be careful what you wish for, one year the kiwis were up 6 - 0 I think and proceeded to lose the next 7 races :nod: Well I found it amusing given...
by Salient
Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: charge down question
Replies: 42
Views: 3160

Re: charge down question

2 significant ones in Scotland v Ireland. Often wondered, at what point is it a knock on instead? Distance is from kicker? If, so, how far? Position of hands? - have they got to be above the charger's head? Has the ball got to be 'on the rise'? or is it one of these 'referee's discretion' things? T...
by Salient
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brumbies v. Reds - Top of the Table Clash
Replies: 160
Views: 5932

Re: Brumbies v. Reds - Top of the Table Clash

Ripping game that. Best Aus derby I've seen in a while. More like that please :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Australian rugby would have few problems if all games were if this standard. While I agree the game was fantastic, and a tad nail biting, there is still a hell of a lot wrong in the Rugby uni...
by Salient
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: O'Gara: 'Super Rugby is soft as shite'
Replies: 95
Views: 8167

Re: O'Gara: 'Super Rugby is soft as shite'

Lads, you can cling on to titles won back in the olden days when you were actually good. But it's not going to help you in the here and now. That is, the here and now where you've been bullied consistently by NH teams for the past five years. If I were in the NZRU, I'd hire some elite northern hemi...
by Salient
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Culture Wars Mega Thread
Replies: 3347
Views: 288908

Re: The Culture Wars Mega Thread

What a pile of steaming Liberal shite. Concise and accurate :lol: Yes lets add a label and anyone who identifies with liberalism gets neatly shoehorned, and there I thought the WOKE crowd were over the top, apparently not when eldaniel is prepared to condemn someone due to their political grouping....
by Salient
Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9028364

Re: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

[quote="Mick Mannock I do not recall him saying that no one should take a vaccine. [/quote] And we finally have the low down on Mick, early senility or simply outright lying as usual :roll:
by Salient
Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Next Nation to give the commonwealth the heave ho?
Replies: 32
Views: 2205

Re: Next Nation to give the commonwealth the heave ho?

iarmhiman wrote: Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:36 pm It will be Australia
Naw, we'll discuss it for the next three years and then have a Royal commission with no recommendations.
by Salient
Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Meghan vs the Queen
Replies: 1322
Views: 63926

Re: Meghan vs the Queen

No. I simply see no problem. You obviously do. Hurd may have been wrong about the language issue Language issues aside, let's discuss the actual implications of what is being discussed. So you see no problem with the UK government who were running effectively an apartheid state in HK, going to such...
by Salient
Thu Mar 11, 2021 4:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is in charge in the USA?
Replies: 311
Views: 21667

Re: Who is in charge in the USA?

Mick Mannock wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:22 am
Zakar wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:19 am
Mick Mannock wrote: Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:23 pm He is getting worse

https://mobile.twitter.com/DJBURNS_was/ ... 8839081987

Biden is just a figurehead
He's really living rent free in your head isn't he? :lol:
No. Although I appear to be living in yours.
And here Mick goes again with his "you are" refrain :roll:
by Salient
Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Ever Increasing Value of Pokemon Cards & Their Investment Potential
Replies: 13
Views: 867

Re: The Ever Increasing Value of Pokemon Cards & Their Investment Potential

Yes, yes I know. :lol: However, the value of some the rare cards you can collect is astonishing. I made a small investment over the weekend of buying 4 sealed Hidden Fates booster packs which seem to be increasing in value at 10% per month. My lad brought a booster pack last year (£3.99) and it con...
by Salient
Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: Australia A T20 tour to NZ 2021
Replies: 294
Views: 19121

Re: Cricket: Australia A T20 tour to NZ 2021

vh5150 wrote: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:04 am A bit like The All Blacks .. there is no such thing as a a poor Oz cricket side. A rare and memorable series result for the Black Craps :thumbup:
The problem for Australia is really who to leave out. There's some might fine BBL players who haven't appeared internationally for them yet :shock:
by Salient
Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is in charge in the USA?
Replies: 311
Views: 21667

Re: Who is in charge in the USA?

Once more, Biden cannot be discussed without referring back to Trump. You have only yourself to blame. You defended Trump like a true believe in his cult. But now claim you concerned about Biden who for all of his faults is a vast improvement on the man you have consistently defended for the last f...
by Salient
Tue Mar 09, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 13th March
Replies: 197
Views: 8571

Re: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Sat 13th March

I'm very worried about this game. The Chiefs looked exceptional against the Highlanders, and were unlucky to lose after taking an early lead. AC try another tack this is getting boring as you repeat the same thing every Crusader game year after year. Sadists to win convincingly, bad luck Tribe fans...
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christ! Do England have no shame?!?
Replies: 56
Views: 3733

Re: Christ! Do England have no shame?!?

Once again the English proving even with the biggest registered player number in the Rugby World they still can't produce a credible 15 without resorting to poaching like the heinous immoral seal clubbing buffoons they really are. Sickening, just sickening, I feel sorry for the kids to be honest. F...
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2061917

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Most of Australia’s coal-fired power plants are running at a loss as energy prices crash, sparking industry warnings that early closures may be imminent.
- source: SMH
Thank god the coalition has been investing in renewable energy .... oh wait ....
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Record support for Welsh independence
Replies: 177
Views: 8580

Re: Record support for Welsh independence

Sefton wrote: Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:00 pm Nobody needs smear, your deranged rantings and sad little life on here are more than enough to make you an object of pity and derision.
Damn straight :nod: (who are we talking about again?)
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Red card tally
Replies: 125
Views: 8487

Re: Red card tally

There seems to be one every second hand these days. Some warranted, some less so. I get that they're being dished out to modify player behaviours, but the game is going down the shitter. They're just so frequent now. Two in the 6N recently. Hastings last weekend. Ulster last night. Waratahs the oth...
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NPC Rugby Highlights from amateur era
Replies: 12
Views: 1214

Re: NPC Rugby Highlights from amateur era

See more of NPC Rugby History on Facebook
Naw, probably a good resource but Visageborg, frack no.
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christ! Do England have no shame?!?
Replies: 56
Views: 3733

Re: Christ! Do England have no shame?!?

Once again the English proving even with the biggest registered player number in the Rugby World they still can't produce a credible 15 without resorting to poaching like the heinous immoral seal clubbing buffoons they really are. Sickening, just sickening, I feel sorry for the kids to be honest.
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Meghan vs the Queen
Replies: 1322
Views: 63926

Re: Meghan vs the Queen

An organised attack on public opinion by the media that is so obvious I am amazed that most of the public cannot see it. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/118811544/sidebyside-headlines-make-it-starkly-clear-the-tabloids-had-it-in-for-meghan Is it because of who Harry's dad is and they are dr...
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Simon Doull - what is his problem?
Replies: 119
Views: 9022

Re: Simon Doull - what is his problem?

I wish I could grow shoulder length hair as part of a mid life crisis instead of getting fat and sad. But you do get to yell at the neighborhood kids for riding their skateboards past your house :nod: And you stand strong Bro, don't give them their balls back ... uhmm sporting balls not implying an...
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes: MATCH THREAD: Sun March 7
Replies: 187
Views: 8453

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes: MATCH THREAD: Sun March 7

Flockwitt wrote: Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:41 am Congrats Saders, too good when the opportunities presented themselves.
Slow nod of approval in their general direction, going to be a long long season for the Canes :((
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes: MATCH THREAD: Sun March 7
Replies: 187
Views: 8453

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes: MATCH THREAD: Sun March 7

[*] Geez Ted, can we get Prinsep to get injured to? I still to see what he adds to team. Eh! What on earth are you saying? That I think Prinsep adds almost as much as Garden-Bachop to the team. Maybe just me, I keep seeing him as very very ordinary at 6, he just not dominant enough. And I was assum...
by Salient
Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: No Country For Old Men
Replies: 84
Views: 5506

Re: No Country For Old Men

Yep, there a problem, it been happening more and more for a while now. Don't know what answer is either. It all comes back to money, hence why NZRU are looking at deals with the likes of Silver Lake. The bottom line was the day rugby went pro, NZ with such a small population are always going to str...
by Salient
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is in charge in the USA?
Replies: 311
Views: 21667

Re: Who is in charge in the USA?

I am not asking about Trump, or the UK. Why not start your own threads asking such questions? tied-tongue? :? My question was, why do you keep the thread essence going, ie who is running the US, without putting forward your own hypothesis? Or do you think there may come on stage some deus ex machin...
by Salient
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shake Rattle and Roll
Replies: 35
Views: 1896

Re: Shake Rattle and Roll

terangi48 wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 3:36 am At least the good folk of New Brighton haven't all gone down to the beach to see if they can see a tidal wave.....
Wait till the Safety Warehouse announce they are going to do a cash drop :nod:
by Salient
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Hurricanes: MATCH THREAD: Sun March 7
Replies: 187
Views: 8453

Re: Crusaders vs Hurricanes: MATCH THREAD: Sat March 6

UncleFB wrote: Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:57 am Go the Canes! I've got your back.
A week of supporting the Blues and you have seen the error of your ways :nod:

If we keep the Sadists under a 30 point win I'm counting it as a moral victory for a team that is pretty much a rabble at this stage of the comp.
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stomach flu/food poisoning
Replies: 35
Views: 2994

Re: Stomach flu/food poisoning

I find it hangs around. I've only had it three times in my adult life (that resulted in vomiting/shits) and they were all in the same year, literally within months of each other. Either that or the wife was poisoning me. Blues fan, 60% of the population are suspects :nod: Had flu like shite for the...
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Welsh trolls leave Sonja McLaughlin crying in her car
Replies: 129
Views: 14007

Re: Welsh trolls leave Sonja McLaughlin crying in her car

I don't know the personalities involved up north but was she the one doing the immediate post match interview with Owen Farrell? Whoever it was she was pathetic. Incredibly desperate for a "gotcha" interview. If a male treated you like that you would be entitled to tell him to F#*k off. She has bee...
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Simon Doull - what is his problem?
Replies: 119
Views: 9022

Re: Simon Doull - what is his problem?

Anonymous 1 wrote: Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:13 pm
Ellafan wrote: Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:15 pm What is Simon Doull's problem? What a prick.

Get a net and gather your tits up then strap them down and shut up
Hey, hey, hey mister I was going to get all upset about this, but then thought I should really knock over that second divine beast in Zelda BOTW, easily distracted over here.
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9028364

Re: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all

"At the Senate hearing on the Capitol insurrection, William J Walker, the commanding general of the DC national guard, said he was required to receive Pentagon approval before deploying Guard troops on 6 January. Walker noted that such an approval process was not put in place for the summer protest...
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Culture Wars Mega Thread
Replies: 3347
Views: 288908

Re: The Culture Wars Mega Thread

It's a toy potato ffs get a grip. They came for the potato and we did nothing ... then they came for Buzz Lightyear :shock: You mean the new Beth Lightyear :x I'm finding the main issue is the Yank accent, cultural imperialism or some such ... The estate of Dr Seuss have scored an own goal by deman...
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: Australia A T20 tour to NZ 2021
Replies: 294
Views: 19121

Re: Cricket: Australia A T20 tour to NZ 2021

The Finch issue aside, well done Oz, overpowered NZ and thoroughly deserved their win.
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Which form of rugby would you watch in order?
Replies: 70
Views: 4285

Re: Which form of rugby would you watch in order?

TQoET wrote: Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:22 am
Dan54. wrote: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:43 am Well for me it would be XVs, then 7s and women's but only a little , , and never league.
This. It surprises me how many Union fans hate 7s. A weekend at the 7s is great fun.
And like vegans you never have to ask their opinion, it's going to be coming at you.
by Salient
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Does Deepfake Tom Cruise mean the real one can do what he wants and get away with it?
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Re: Does Deepfake Tom Cruise mean the real one can do what he wants and get away with it?

Mick Mannock wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:12 am They could actually make Joe Biden coherent, and able to walk normally.
And give you the ability to post things that aren't crazy atl-right ...
by Salient
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: STAN - The Verdict
Replies: 102
Views: 7622

Re: STAN - The Verdict

Auckman wrote: Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:52 am Just got on Stan tonight for the blues match. Same old same old.
Would agree, enjoyed the coverage but was also enjoying on other streaming services previously.

Still canned Kayo due to lost of rugby so budget is pretty much still in place.
by Salient
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Feb 27
Replies: 176
Views: 7953

Re: Hurricanes vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Feb 27

Haven't read the fred, because you know Uncle FB gloating, but that conversion by the Canes that was disallowed, say what?
by Salient
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World population to hit 11bn in 2100
Replies: 12
Views: 1484

Re: World population to hit 11bn in 2100

The point is that the planet can sustain a population of that size, but not if we all want to live like the resource-wasting westerners that we are. Most of the population growth will be in sub-Saharan Africa, guess who will get the blame for this unsustainability. Get your point, but the real issu...
by Salient
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is in charge in the USA?
Replies: 311
Views: 21667

Re: Who is in charge in the USA?

Still on the lunatic train there I notice Mick, you need to seek help as you are being influenced by some true whack jobs.

As everyone knows Disney runs the U.S, nothing else could explain the Mickey Mouse nature of the place ... and hey I like a lot of yanks and their country.
by Salient
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Should NSW be relegated?
Replies: 175
Views: 6865

Re: Should NSW be relegated?

2 record defeats in a row. Sensing something is amiss. Rob Penney will get sacked. He has failed, as dud Gibson before him. But they need a bigger clean out. There are clearly cultural issues at the Waratahs and that points to the CEO and the board. Sack them all - crisis is an opportunity and NSW ...