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by Glaston
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Scotland Official 6N Match Thread 2024
Replies: 725
Views: 14991

Re: Wales Vs Scotland Official 6N Match Thread 2024

Has Howley introduced the squads to his Bookies?
by Glaston
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Acid attack in Clapham
Replies: 275
Views: 12269

Re: Acid attack in Clapham

True Blue wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:24 pm
DragsterDriver wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:22 pm So he's a convicted sex offender.
So I assume he was born in the UK? Because a sex pest would get deported upon release....
Nope.

Very few people get deported, its against their human rights.


In any case its reported the guy in question only got a suspended sentence
by Glaston
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112751
Views: 7641697

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

This will go down well! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/01/31/saudi-arabia-buy-leicester-gloucester-northampton-newcastle Dunno why everyone is getting holier than thou about it. Big oil money would absolutely transform rugby. And no more pride weekends. What's not to like? "Chop" sign...
by Glaston
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53911
Views: 2401720

Re: War in Ukraine...

IMF economic growth prediction for Russia is 2.6%

USA forecast is 1.6%
by Glaston
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Scotland Official 6N Match Thread 2024
Replies: 725
Views: 14991

Re: Wales Vs Scotland Official 6N Match Thread 2024

Here you go, Jocks. I’ll help you out. https://i2-prod.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article28292644.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/0_CapturePNG.png https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/www-instagram-com-iamrebeccad-862260766.jpg They're probably South African too. :lol: Top one ...
by Glaston
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40959
Views: 2111998

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

No Shit "EU Commission proposes to allow EU farmers to derogate for one year from certain agricultural rules" " The Commission provides the possibility for all EU farmers to be exempted from this requirement and still be eligible for their CAP basic direct payment." :lol: :lol: :lol: I guess it must...
by Glaston
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game Reviews
Replies: 8371
Views: 871147

Re: Game Reviews

Quins89 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:41 pm Palworld.

Amazing game and what an amazing release it has had.
When peoples bases burn down and they haven't saved for hours cos its all so twee and nothing can hurt them.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Glaston
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61123
Views: 3382698

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

The Chinese are doing experimental work on a Pangolin Corona virus that gets into your brain. GX_P2V , they need a catchier name if it escapes. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.01.03.574008v1 https://www.wionews.com/world/china-experimenting-with-deadly-covid-like-virus-that-is-fatal-to-...
by Glaston
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RIP to the great JPR.
Replies: 68
Views: 9183

Re: RIP to the great JPR.

Twickenham 1970 London Counties v Fiji
He was the only player who refused to sign my programme .


53 year later it still rankles
by Glaston
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!
Replies: 914
Views: 44800

Re: Natwest boss says stop bitching, buying a house is easy as f##k!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67890334 Absolutely clueless head of the bank shows why the worlds economic problems are not going to be solved by rich, elite, out of touch wankers like him. Decades ago a house was 3 or 4 times your average annual salary, now it's over 10 times. Doesn't seem to...
by Glaston
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Downfall: The Case Against Boeing
Replies: 172
Views: 28472

Re: Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

There was also this in Dec

Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67838424


The issue has also been found in undelivered aircraft
by Glaston
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53911
Views: 2401720

Re: War in Ukraine...

I came across this John Pilger article from 2014 today: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/may/13/ukraine-us-war-russia-john-pilger He really was an excellent journalist. He made up stuff all the time. John Pilger was a charlatan and a fraudster https://capx.co/john-pilger-was-a-charlat...
by Glaston
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ham fest
Replies: 67
Views: 7668

Re: Ham fest

No-one ever mentions the Pineapple!
by Glaston
Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9643
Views: 324446

Re: Israel declares state of war

The shooting of their own hostages brings to mind the quote from Secretary of State Dean Rusk in the 70's about the Israeli military
"military recklessness reflecting wanton disregard for human life"
by Glaston
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Royal Racists
Replies: 82
Views: 4297

Re: The Royal Racists

Named by the ghastly uber creep Piers Morgan as Charles and Waity allegedly allegedly. Piers once thought he had a shot with Meghan. Ever since she had the temerity to spurn his advances he has mounted a fairly unhinged hate campaign against her - not that he’s alone in that to be fair - likely in ...
by Glaston
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2022 was a tough year, who do you predict to kick the bucket this year (2023)
Replies: 132
Views: 13203

Re: 2022 was a tough year, who do you predict to kick the bucket this year (2023)

Surprised Charlie Munger passed away.

Watched an interview he did a couple of months ago and he was pretty sprightly .
For 99 he was still pretty lucid.



Jimmy Carter will go pretty soon
by Glaston
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Elgin Marbles
Replies: 239
Views: 10881

Re: The Elgin Marbles

There was stuff about returning plant samples from Kew Gardens to their countries of Origin recently.
by Glaston
Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Reform Party UK
Replies: 492
Views: 61653

Re: The Reform Party UK

I'm sure Reform will build their campaign around the 750k net migration number Not considering that: - 100k of that is one-off arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong - Another 100k is health and social care workers - 300-400k is students So the plan will be to get to net zero migration by shutting dow...
by Glaston
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112751
Views: 7641697

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

maverickmak wrote: Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:48 pm Sara Cox should get more matches. Solid performance.
Its not often you look at a Ref and realise you are watching their arse.
by Glaston
Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61123
Views: 3382698

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

The new undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in china!

13000 cases in a day
by Glaston
Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Geert Wilders wins
Replies: 136
Views: 4025

Re: Geert Wilders wins

I'm sorry but this guy looks like a villain from a Bond 007 film. So much forehead and those creepy eyes with the flavio hair surrounded by bodyguards. How am I not surprised he is a putinist? https://cdn.prod.www.spiegel.de/images/866dd5af-0001-0004-0000-000000791245_w960_r1.778_fpx31.97_fpy44.99....
by Glaston
Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112751
Views: 7641697

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

So was that actually a knock on in the Leic V North game?
by Glaston
Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112751
Views: 7641697

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

DragsterDriver wrote: Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:50 am Exeter late paying the wages.
1 day
by Glaston
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Replies: 112751
Views: 7641697

Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread

ovalball wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:26 pm Bristol's pack starting to dominate.
Sinckler, not very straight.
by Glaston
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9643
Views: 324446

Re: Israel declares state of war

Suella's gone.... Her 'hate march' angle didn't play out too well for her it seems. But sadly, this seems to have triggered the least-awaited return performance since World War the Second… Funny thing is though, she has a point re selective policing - right wing white yobs, ok to Nick, non whites c...
by Glaston
Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9643
Views: 324446

Re: Israel declares state of war

Oh wow, another Twitter expose… :lol: Are you saying it's a fake?! Assumedly bc it doesn't fit your preferred narrative. It might be, you never know, but it looks pretty authentic, and it certainly synchs with many other items that are undoubtedly authentic. Google Mr Fafo, he appears in a lot of t...
by Glaston
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9643
Views: 324446

Re: Israel declares state of war

In today's least surprising news... The mob who went to the cenotaph this morning to 'protect' it from a disrespectful 'hate march' on armistice day... Has starting rioting and fighting with the police. https://x.com/JoshGafson1/status/1723301173388562891?s=20 Lads lads lads Should have taken a lea...
by Glaston
Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Does Rishi have the balls to sack Cruella?
Replies: 260
Views: 9639

Re: Does Rishi have the balls to sack Cruella?

Is she wrong ? You can be arrested for simply complaining about having Palestinian flags flying on British streets * and yet people shouting for Jihad and all the River to the sea stuff are completely left alone. * It took 4 coppers to arrest a middle aged Scot with health issues, who had simply wri...
by Glaston
Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's wrong with SA?
Replies: 199
Views: 6462

Re: What's wrong with SA?

backrow wrote: Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:43 pm Saffas trying to make out their country isn’t relatively dangerous or ok to walk around at night :lol:


Family of Essex surgeon claims South Africa police chatted as he lay dying
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-67307552
by Glaston
Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests
Replies: 9643
Views: 324446

Re: Israel declares state of war

Have read several comments claiming that the IDF use of attack dogs in the Hamas tunnel network is cruel and unusual punishment. They appear to be effective in tunnels which are not tall enough for men to fully stand upright. I'm actually more concerned about dog safety. I have little concern about...
by Glaston
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: TMO needs to back off, says Nigel Owens...
Replies: 51
Views: 1856

Re: TMO needs to back off, says Nigel Owens...

Nigel Owens needs to back off. He is and was far too fond of the lime-light. Very good point. Alot of people talk him up like he was the best there's ever been, reality is there's been alot of refs just as good if not better. Joubert was a better ref. Kaplin also on par, as is Jaco Peyper. In terms...
by Glaston
Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gatland backs Andy Farrell for Lions job
Replies: 23
Views: 941

Re: Gatland backs Andy Farrell for Lions job

Auckman wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 12:03 pm Add Argentina to the four-yearly itinerary
Fijians are challenging the Lions to come to Fiji .

Fiji only international team to be undefeated against the Lions.
by Glaston
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Richie Mo’unga
Replies: 77
Views: 2014

Re: Richie Mo’unga

openclashXX wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:03 am Are we having a separate thread for each of the All Black XV? How about the bench? The S&C staff?
The Water boy/girl/person
by Glaston
Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Team of the tournament
Replies: 58
Views: 2109

Re: Team of the tournament

Rugby2023 wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:09 pm
Akkerman wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:46 pm 10 is not an easy one, I don't think there are any outstanding candidates

Mounga was ok up to the final, but failed to put his mark on it as he should have. Still, I don't see a more complete 10 at this tournament.
Pollard for those kicks alone.
For kicks alone you might have gone for Farell
by Glaston
Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Frizell yellow card.
Replies: 110
Views: 3041

Re: The Frizell yellow card.

sonic_attack wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:16 pm Didn’t the TMO specifically highlight the leg as foul play?
Refs have been told to watch out for things like this.
by Glaston
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Argentina vs England 3rd place match thread
Replies: 637
Views: 10805

Re: Argentina vs England 3rd place match thread

This England team only lost one game this tournament, and even that was by 1 point only… :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I’d have shit and died if you told me that 3 months ago If this team had made it to the final against NZ, how many hundreds would they have been comprehensively destroyed by? I thi...
by Glaston
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: When will England ever learn ?
Replies: 29
Views: 1195

Re: When will England ever learn ?

Please don't say the "UK media" bigged up england, english media I think you'll find. Every countries media bigger up their own skills and chances immensely , even ones that didn’t get out of their group. To somehow single out England media is disingenuous and penalises the country for being 3rd be...
by Glaston
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 48446

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Enzedder wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:06 pm
Glaston wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:04 pm
Enzedder wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:02 pm What a cheating way to get the clock to 80 mins and Barnes allowed it.
Geez you are whingy old bugger
Lets not forget that the Saffers last 3 points came from a Barnes mistake. He even apologised for it but still allowed the kick.
You turned down numerous point by not kicking penalties
by Glaston
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 48446

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

kiwidutchie wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:05 pm We missed kicks we shouldn't have, but Barnes gifted the Cup to the Boks with a single bad call.
Cane and Frizzell gifted the game to SA