Search found 5356 matches
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SA D side vs NZ A team test cricket
- Replies: 423
- Views: 13991
Re: SA D side vs NZ A team test cricket
The Black Caps are so sure of victory they are looking at playing an upper order batsman with the outstanding average of . . . 26.45 (linky https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/will-young-547749) why the fudge are we even considering playing this bunny? Even the Z grade Saffa's can deal with thi...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Highlanders - The only way is up, baby - 2024 thread
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2085
Re: Highlanders - The only way is up, baby - 2024 thread
Only a few changes between team one and two, but not far off a first choice team, hopefully we can avoid any longterm injuries there.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
- Replies: 101
- Views: 6592
Re: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
Potters in again! :lol: :lol: :lol: Too funny. Home games are going to be a riot this year Plenty of “the boy who lived” signs. He’s a real try “seeker” type gags. Surely he makes a Wallabies squad at some point just for the marketing opportunities alone? I can envisage the Stan promo now :lol: The...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
- Replies: 101
- Views: 6592
Re: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
I wonder if that's the way the second row is trending, a line out specialist paired alongside a lock/six hybrid. Do agree with Brownstone, at the very least the Highlanders (and Brumbies) have probably the tallest depth at lock. Comparatively the Crusaders are quite short at this position (relativel...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
- Replies: 101
- Views: 6592
Re: Super Rugby 2024 Pre-Season Fixtures
Hopefully the extra game time will allow Fakatava to really shine. Not so sure about PPP. He has all the physical attributes but just seemed half-arsed/lazy last year. I beleive Holland will be back soonish, adding more competition for the locking spots and putting some pressure on PPP. It would be...
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 74823
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Here's the travelling squad for Munster / Bristol: Hooker George Bell Josh Southall Ioane Moananu Prop George Bower Owen Franks Seb Calder Ryan Coxon Kershawl Sykes-Martin Angus Brown Lock Jamie Hannah Quinten Strange (Tour Captain) Liam Jack Tahlor Cahill Antonio Shalfoon Backrow Fletcher Anderson ...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 74823
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
I wish. Hopefully these pre season fixtures become a regular thing and I can tag it on year. What does this game clash with from a Munster POV in terms of other competitions? I obviously don't expect to face an A team, but are we looking more at a decent strength B team, or trying to cobble togethe...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
- Replies: 815
- Views: 74823
Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Any of you travelling up north for the game against Munster in two weeks? I wish. Hopefully these pre season fixtures become a regular thing and I can tag it on year. What does this game clash with from a Munster POV in terms of other competitions? I obviously don't expect to face an A team, but ar...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 87312
Re: All Blacks 2024
Hamish Bidwell doing his best to undersell Super Rugby.. Recipe for Champions Cup tastes better than Super Rugby right now If you like rugby, I can recommend the Champions Cup. At least in comparison to our upcoming Super Rugby Pacific tournament. Featuring the best of French, South African and Bri...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Scotland supposedly chasing Burke?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5182
Re: Scotland supposedly chasing Burke?
Is Scotland not chasing everyone with even a remote connection? Worst t1 nation out there, they develop absolutely nothing themselves. Remind me, how many of your backline are actually Irish again? We have at least some. Lowe aki and JGP were supreme poaches. I'd pipe down as a keewee btw, the Samo...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Razor's first press conference
- Replies: 226
- Views: 23682
Re: Razor's first press conference
I’m absolutely opposed to changing the eligibility rules. It’ll be the end of NZ domestic rugby. Razor needs to get off this hobby horse of his. The sabbaticals are already an excellent solution. Very innovative as well. Use the sabbaticals, Razor. The reason the saffas changed their eligibility ru...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Game Reviews
- Replies: 8371
- Views: 869965
Re: Game Reviews
Does anyone have any good long form video essayist game analysis suggestions? I've exhausted Noah Campbell Gervais, Joseph Anderson and ifinishedavideogame. Any genre cool and the longer the better. Sovietwomble's video essay on The Forest is brilliant, almost four hours long, would highly recommen...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
- Replies: 1387
- Views: 24315
Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
I'll preface this by saying Ioane deserves an immense amount of credit for his distribution game, setting up two tries. He can't get enough credit for that. Having said that, his defence was again poor. 13 tackles made, 5 missed - the most missed tackles of the game, again. I thought his effort tha...
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 82933
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
For those with a region block. https://www.balls.ie/rugby/sexton-ioane-rugby-world-cup-574601 I think Reiko might be more evidence that the 'no dickheads' policy is out the window You can be a good team man but an absolute shithouse to your opponents. Like Dane Coles. I have masive sympathy for Ire...
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Replies: 4147
- Views: 82933
Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Future of The Rugby Championship
- Replies: 126
- Views: 2997
Re: Future of The Rugby Championship
Yeah, feel one solves the other problem. Fiji is already a draw, they're highly competitive, they've a team in Super rugby; their entrance into an expanded Rugby Championship would only see them access to even better resources which will only see them continue to improve. Same can be said for Japan,...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2023
- Replies: 4967
- Views: 146390
Re: All Blacks 2023
I think looking at NPC solely as a vehicle for producing SR players and ABs, while ultimately valid, is a bit of a narrow view. I don't support Canterbury because we produce lots of Crusaders and All Blacks - although that's certainly a nice side effect - I support Canterbury because I bloody love ...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
- Replies: 680
- Views: 20466
Re: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
Yeah, was following that closely, I don't know if it's a sign that schools outside of the traditional powerhouses have improved significantly, or if it's a sign of the decline of the Auckland 1A comp (where young athletes are now being pulled towards other sporting pursuits - Basketball / rugby leag...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
- Replies: 680
- Views: 20466
Re: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
If it wasn't to be a Super 8 team this year I'm glad it was another provincial team. Although Westlake would have been fine too as they don't play in the 1A. I was in Auckland at one of my bros last night. His boys are Sacred Heart. They were a little surprised to go done to Westlake. Nice for it t...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All time Māori Pro-XV
- Replies: 96
- Views: 2518
Re: All time Māori Pro-XV
I’m not sure where I place it in the ethnic roster. Perhaps above the Tongans but below the Samoans who are behind the Pakeha. Yeah, it seems the Maori are great at producing good not great rugby players. Could pick a bunch of very good locks, midfielders, and backrowers who wouldn't get a look in ...
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
Re: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
If he can Whakapapa, he's not Pakeha, Pakeha =/= European ancestry. The world’s a bit more complex than that these days bud. Richie Mo’unga is selected for both Samoan & Tongan sides. But Corey Flynn is strictly Māori. :lol: Well Michael Jones father was Pakeha as is SBW’s mother. They're eligible ...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 1:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
Re: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
If he can Whakapapa, he's not Pakeha, Pakeha =/= European ancestry. The world’s a bit more complex than that these days bud. Richie Mo’unga is selected for both Samoan & Tongan sides. But Corey Flynn is strictly Māori. :lol: Well Michael Jones father was Pakeha as is SBW’s mother. Pakeha doesn't me...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
Re: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
If he can Whakapapa, he's not Pakeha, Pakeha =/= European ancestry.
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All time Māori Pro-XV
- Replies: 96
- Views: 2518
Re: All time Māori Pro-XV
That is a seriously impressive team. I’m not sure where I place it in the ethnic roster. Perhaps above the Tongans but below the Samoans who are behind the Pakeha. Yeah, it seems the Maori are great at producing good not great rugby players. Could pick a bunch of very good locks, midfielders, and b...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
Re: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
Criteria: Have to be Pakeha New Zealander and played pro Rugby 15. Beauden Barrett 14. Jeff Wilson 13. Conrad Smith 12. Jack Goodhue 11. Will Jordan 10. Dan Carter 9. Andy Ellis 8. Kieran Read 7. Richie McCaw 6. Scott Barrett 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Brodie Rettalick 3. Owen Franks 2. Corey Flynn 1. Ton...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
Re: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
Criteria: Have to be Pakeha New Zealander and played pro Rugby 15. Beauden Barrett 14. Jeff Wilson 13. Conrad Smith 12. Jack Goodhue 11. Will Jordan 10. Dan Carter 9. Andy Ellis 8. Kieran Read 7. Richie McCaw 6. Scott Barrett 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Brodie Rettalick 3. Owen Franks 2. Corey Flynn 1. Ton...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2327
Re: Pakeha All-time Pro XV
Criteria: Have to be Pakeha New Zealander and played pro Rugby 15. Beauden Barrett 14. Jeff Wilson 13. Conrad Smith 12. Jack Goodhue 11. Will Jordan 10. Dan Carter 9. Andy Ellis 8. Kieran Read 7. Richie McCaw 6. Scott Barrett 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Brodie Rettalick 3. Owen Franks 2. Corey Flynn 1. Ton...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9837
- Views: 324115
Re: Wallabies 2023
So I see the Reds have signed Hodgman and Toomaga-Allan, that's two good signings from them. I see Hodgman will be Wallaby eligible from November onwards. Have always felt he's been unlucky not to have been selected for the ABs more regularly. He's been one of the best in Super for some years. Holy...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9837
- Views: 324115
Re: Wallabies 2023
So I see the Reds have signed Hodgman and Toomaga-Allan, that's two good signings from them. I see Hodgman will be Wallaby eligible from November onwards. Have always felt he's been unlucky not to have been selected for the ABs more regularly. He's been one of the best in Super for some years.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: How long will Faz get?
- Replies: 849
- Views: 29965
Re: How long will Faz get?
They'll apply it consistently for Fijians, Samoans, and Tongans.Mr Mike wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:55 pmConsistently inconsistent perhaps?maverickmak wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:54 pmI look forward to that standard not being consistent in the slightest.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
- Replies: 680
- Views: 20466
Re: Official Bunnings Warehouse NPC 2023
NZR just won't quit messing with things.. New Zealand Rugby has signalled its intent to make significant changes to provincial rugby, with chief Mark Robinson saying the current NPC model is “not fit for purpose”. The NPC started two weeks ago with minimal promotion, and crowds and interest have be...
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V BOKS RWC PRE TOURNEY "FRIENDLY" MATCH THREAD.
- Replies: 1251
- Views: 26159
Re: OFFICIAL AB's V BOKS RWC PRE TOURNEY "FRIENDLY" MATCH THREAD.
Indeed. We can't afford to have the Boks nobbling our best players. In hindsight, was organising a game against the most physical side in the world two weeks out from the WC kicking off a mistake? We couldn't have organised a warm-up against, say, Georgia instead? Physical enough to blow out the co...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Heartland Championship 2023
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1913
Re: Heartland Championship 2023
Not a leading question, is the South canterbury team all local club players or supplemented by fringe NPC contenders from the Red/Black zone? I recall a few years ago my heartland team [ not by origin simply because they've got the best name] Thames Valley had a good run with 'drop ins' from BOP& W...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Pacific Rugby Thread
- Replies: 397
- Views: 19349
Re: Official Pacific Rugby Thread - RWC Squad Announcements
Tonga v Canada - English commentary As for Melani Nanai, he must think that with LF leaving, that he has a shot at making regular appearances for the Crusaders next year and then hit the All blacks. His stint overseas mustn’t have been very successful if he’s back in NZ. I just think he’s got more ...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V WOBBLIES BLED 2 MATCH THREAD.
- Replies: 800
- Views: 14647
Re: OFFICIAL AB's V WOBBLIES BLED 2 MATCH THREAD.
What are you on about now? Jonker. Feels like he’s been making shitty TMO calls for decades. I really hate being a guy who sees a list of match officials and gets angry but he does that. As Ted said, was a sub-standard ref and an even worse TMO. I do tend to agree, TMO intervention where the game i...
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL AB's V WOBBLIES BLED 2 MATCH THREAD.
- Replies: 800
- Views: 14647
Re: OFFICIAL AB's V WOBBLIES BLED 2 MATCH THREAD.
So we've now started 6 different wingers across 4 tests this year: Clarke, Narawa, Telea, Jordan, Fainga'anuku, Stevenson. Jordan is nailed on at 14 and BB at 15, but are we any closer to knowing who owns the 11 jersey? Telea clearly has the inside running, but I don't think he's nailed on just yet...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 10:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53784
- Views: 2385981
Re: War in Ukraine...
ffs. Explains so much. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F2X4lPSWcAM0U1z?format=webp&name=medium To be fair.. most areas are pretty low percentages? Considering they have a lot of pretty poor areas... Kinda depends what 'in their homes' means as well. If it simply means inside a house, apartment or whate...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Singapore for eight days - any recommendations?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 528
Re: Singapore for eight days - any recommendations?
Currently in Singapore for my partners oceanography science conference thingy, plenty of downtime during the day, I'd anticipate a lot of you bordies spending good time there. Any suggestions for stuff to do / I'm in my late 20s and basically open to anything. Judging by other threads, bumsex seems...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Singapore for eight days - any recommendations?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 528
Singapore for eight days - any recommendations?
Currently in Singapore for my partners oceanography science conference thingy, plenty of downtime during the day, I'd anticipate a lot of you bordies spending good time there. Any suggestions for stuff to do / I'm in my late 20s and basically open to anything.