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by Salient
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Welsh tactic of milking reds?
Replies: 51
Views: 4170

Re: Welsh tactic of milking reds?

MrDominator wrote: Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:08 pm Scots let the side down badly in WWII.

Welsh contribution to WWI vastly under-rated.
Well admittedly the Irish did a Saffa and didn't bother to show up for the main game :nod:
by Salient
Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

After the open lies that Dems told during this sham, I am staying on this thread. They are corrupt, and their supporters are corrupt, slithering, low-lives. , Maajid Nawaz https://twitter.com/MaajidNawaz/status/1360891220940193793 excellent interview. his whole body language was 'you people disgust...
by Salient
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Highlanders vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Fri 26th Feb
Replies: 209
Views: 10774

Re: Highlanders vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Fri 26th Feb

The Chiefs / Blues rivalry is based off that NPC/Ranfurly shield rivalry. As a Chiefs supporter. I’ve never been sure Auckland supporters have seen it that way - so I was asking you when you were an Auckland supporter if you thought the Chiefs was the ‘local derby’. Obviously they’re physicallly th...
by Salient
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rate Kiwi athlete Lisa Carrington
Replies: 456
Views: 32416

Re: Rate Kiwi athlete Lisa Carrington

Hollywood shmollywood. We just have eyes. Believe it or not dude, there are probably a majority of men in South Africa who would choose Venus over Halle. The world doesn't consist entirely of Essex men whose ideal woman is Katie Price So is it the saffers who are racist or the Essex Boys? I'm confu...
by Salient
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The multiplication of red cards in rugby because of the new laws about head tackling
Replies: 148
Views: 7367

Re: The multiplication of red cards in rugby because of the new laws about head tackling

Players should stop flying into rucks recklessly, then they wont get sent off for it. Refs should also be more strict on enforcing the existing laws around rucks as well. This. I always wonder, when they are targetting a player who is head down over the ball, what part of his body they think they a...
by Salient
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

57 - 43. :( So got 7 Republicans in the end, not enough. So the Republican party endorses attempts at overthrowing the Government, the Democratic strategy over the next few elections should be crystal clear, naturally they'll make a dog's breakfast of it. As usual the rich white guy gets away with ...
by Salient
Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chinese strategists: "New Zealand holds the key to the world"
Replies: 48
Views: 4589

Re: Chinese strategists: "New Zealand holds the key to the world"

Here's my view, lads. The Kiwis are the Irish of the South Seas - shameless and disreputable opportunists who see the travails of their nearest neighbours as an opportunity to make $s. Jacinda Ardern is the Eamon de Valera of the Pacific. Truly shameful stuff that betrays the heritage of all those ...
by Salient
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

Now that the constitutionality of the trial has been decided the rest of the trial, in theory at least, should focus on whether Trump's action directly caused the Jan 6th insurrection. It will be interesting to see whether and how the GQP senators will argue that Trump's actions did not lead to ins...
by Salient
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who are reading the articles on PR?
Replies: 7
Views: 909

Re: Who are reading the articles on PR?

Gave up after some numbity wrote an article on the 7s indicating the Fijians were like the most struggling third tier team ever. Seriously did the dude actually bother watching any 7s before writing that shite.
by Salient
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

Details being announced about Trump's defence from his impeachment lawyers. Not just defending his right to free speech such as he meant 'fight like hell' in a figurative sense, but also challenging peoples', esp Dems, conception of Trump. They are actually introducing the term "Trump Derangement S...
by Salient
Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New rules for Super Rugby Aotearoa
Replies: 81
Views: 3463

Re: New rules for Super Rugby Aotearoa

Enzedder wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:00 pm Yay - that will save 5 minutes for every 5 metre scrum.

Do NOT agree with Golden Point extra time. Draws are a very valid result.
Hey you are forgetting the cardinal rule of the current rugby board, tinker with it till it breaks :nod:
by Salient
Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket: Australia A T20 tour to NZ 2021
Replies: 294
Views: 19191

Re: Cricket: Australia A T20 tour to NZ 2021

Ellafan wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:47 am After the test series result in Australia, NZ must be confident of thrashing the Aust second XI 5-0. Anything else would be a failure.
The mocker gods aren't appeased dude :nod:
by Salient
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The official “Who gets to play New Zealand in the Test Championship” thread
Replies: 32
Views: 1628

Re: The official “Who gets to play New Zealand in the Test Championship” thread

Enzedder wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:43 am That shot from Burns, on Morning 1 of Day 1 was unbelievable. T20 cricket has a lot to answer for
Been watching the T10, it is apparently where the overweight ex-test players go to die, or those who aren't likely to ever make the test team of their respective nations.
by Salient
Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Giant ‘*’ beside this year’s 6Ns
Replies: 22
Views: 2592

Re: Giant ‘*’ beside this year’s 6Ns

CrazyIslander wrote: Sun Feb 07, 2021 11:16 am
Salient wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:51 pm
terryfinch wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:46 pm I think we can all agree that this year’s 6Ns should have a giant asterisk beside it.
So England lost their first game of the season then. Poms will pom.
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Seriously! Is that a mirror in front of your face?
by Salient
Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Folau: All Gays are going to HELL
Replies: 907
Views: 62102

Re: Folau: All Gays are going to HELL

Well, this will be interesting. Ian Roberts is not happy Wait............ https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/st-george-illawarra-dragons-backflip-on-israel-folau-hunt-following-backlash/news-story/86438dca64495aa6b2defa36caab823f That story led me to an article about Kim hartnett’s underboobs. A per...
by Salient
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Giant ‘*’ beside this year’s 6Ns
Replies: 22
Views: 2592

Re: Giant ‘*’ beside this year’s 6Ns

terryfinch wrote: Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:46 pm I think we can all agree that this year’s 6Ns should have a giant asterisk beside it.
So England lost their first game of the season then. Poms will pom.
by Salient
Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

Trump is accused of “inciting violence against the government of the United States” He didn't, so it is a waste of time. Of course he did but it won't get 67 votes Nor should it, as he did not incite violence. Of course he did :lol: Why make stuff up? He did not incite violence You really have no g...
by Salient
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Replies: 38
Views: 2165

Re: BLM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

I for one can't wait for the BLM acceptance speech :nod:
by Salient
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

never mind daft analogies, what has happened in reality is tds has seen fit to replace trump with someone who doesn't even know where he is half the time. so after years of tds insanity, there's now emboldened, increased insanity and corruption from the establishment. but if you want daft analogies...
by Salient
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2075303

Re: The Australian Labour Party Thread

Bindi, you don't understand my political position at all. You make the mistake of thinking that, like a passionate labour supporter, I will not bring any objective analysis to bear - and will just blindly support the party line, no matter how stuipd it is. AC knows for whom I voted in the last fede...
by Salient
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket Australia cancels tour of South Africa
Replies: 23
Views: 1718

Re: Cricket Australia cancels tour of South Africa

grievous wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:14 pm Yep RA and CA have been gleefully planning this pull out for months. Im sure players' health and welfare didn't even get discussed.
whoosh
by Salient
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Folau: All Gays are going to HELL
Replies: 907
Views: 62102

Re: Folau: All Gays are going to HELL

He said what he believes according to his religion. You can all grow up and come back to reality now. It's time to let go of your neo-Nazi campaign to dictate what others are allowed to believe. He's allowed to express his beliefs. So are we. Perhaps you have a problem with that idea. Perhaps you'r...
by Salient
Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coup in Myanmar
Replies: 42
Views: 3294

Re: Coup in Myanmar

MungoMan wrote: Mon Feb 01, 2021 11:50 am It's possible I've flown over Myanmar, and I ate at a Burmese eatery in Chch two nights in a row. Thus endeth my Burmese experience.

This is making Myanmar look quite the shithole, but.
Yeah third world country prone to military take overs, but like Fiji really :nod:
by Salient
Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BLM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Replies: 38
Views: 2165

Re: BLM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

DAC_ wrote: Sun Jan 31, 2021 9:28 pm I think Trump has been the most worthy nomination for a while, mainly for his work in Korea, China, the Middle East and California.
Culminating in the peaceful handover of power in Washington .... oh hang about ...
by Salient
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NRL legend Roger Tuivasa Sheck to join the All Blacks
Replies: 82
Views: 8802

Re: NRL legend Roger Tuivasa Sheck to join the All Blacks

He'll never make it to the ABs if the Blues coaches get their hands on him :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ... actually correct, and I believe, from good sources i.e. some dude on the train yesterday, that he want's to sign with the Lions/Canes :nod: Anyone disagreeing is spreading ...
by Salient
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian republic....gooooooooooooone
Replies: 91
Views: 4822

Re: Australian republic....gooooooooooooone

The current monarchy set up is a better option than leaving it up the gibbering horde of Pentecostal fuckwits infesting parliament at the moment. Most people kinda understand that at least. And that would be the monarchist propaganda going down :roll: There's a whole raft of Australians now that ar...
by Salient
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia poking the Chinese bear
Replies: 794
Views: 43134

Re: Australia poking the Chinese bear

Seems NZ is really just after a Chinese brown eye Well if by that you mean "NZ doesn't kowtow to Trump and doesn't fire off shot from the hip statements that lead to major impacts on the economy" then I would tend to agree. All the Kiwis were saying was "Calm down Bro, Trump is crazy as, you don't ...
by Salient
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Good Guys
Replies: 5
Views: 894

Re: Good Guys

Sorry thought this was about the retailer chain :nod:
by Salient
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Hottest Politicians
Replies: 19
Views: 2032

Re: 6N Hottest Politicians

No Kiwi jokes yet, maybe some posters are finally get some new material.
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Green Mamba Strikes Springbok nr9s
Replies: 8
Views: 1159

Re: The Green Mamba Strikes Springbok nr9s

Is this some sort of Saffa code for knocking one out?

How did you get rid of the snake, doesn't look like something the average dude should attempt?
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Aussie posters ... watching Super Rugby / TRC (who is the broadcaster)
Replies: 154
Views: 5135

Re: Aussie posters ... watching Super Rugby / TRC (who is the broadcaster)

kiwigreg369 wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:40 am yes, you need both.

for me the question is whether to drop Kayo.
In same situation, but don't fancy getting Stan.
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NRL legend Roger Tuivasa Sheck to join the All Blacks
Replies: 82
Views: 8802

Re: NRL legend Roger Tuivasa Sheck to join the All Blacks

And the freaking Aucks are all over him, wonder if a couple of current players will weigh up their options and this blows up in the Blues faces.
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian republic....gooooooooooooone
Replies: 91
Views: 4822

Re: Australian republic....gooooooooooooone

The current monarchy set up is a better option than leaving it up the gibbering horde of Pentecostal fuckwits infesting parliament at the moment. Most people kinda understand that at least. And that would be the monarchist propaganda going down :roll: There's a whole raft of Australians now that ar...
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Drunken Brits - we're glad to be rid of them
Replies: 111
Views: 5621

Re: Drunken Brits - we're glad to be rid of them

Some better stats are here , moldova seems to be the highest in litres per person https://ourworldindata.org/alcohol-consumption Must be orgasmic for you to find a stat that reflects badly on Moldovans. You can take the man out of Romania but...... They are almost entirely unrelated stats in any ca...
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Replies: 126890
Views: 9056403

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

Mick Mannock wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:42 pm You are a pathetic arsehole puku.
Are you like five years old?

Honest question, its how you come across with your na na you are posts.
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What colour should the Wallabies jersey be?
Replies: 80
Views: 5062

Re: What colour should the Wallabies jersey be?

Unblieveable to think this a big issue facing Aus rugby. That said John Eales is so wishy washy he doesn't even have an opinion.... Shirley it has to be gold for starters - not the stupid yellow of more recent. With the Indig jersey as alternative strip ... Big issue? Why is it an issue? Aren't uni...
by Salient
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Middle Kingdom's Manifest Destiny
Replies: 12
Views: 996

Re: The Middle Kingdom's Manifest Destiny

MrDominator wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:00 pm Are the Kiwis going to tell the Filipinos they ought to show more "respect" to China?
No but nice to see we're inside your head :thumbup:
by Salient
Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Nats determined to help kids, after Ardern tries to crush their dreams
Replies: 12
Views: 1120

Re: Nats determined to help kids, after Ardern tries to crush their dreams

Jay Cee Gee wrote: Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:56 am Good job. I've never forgiven them for firing Sam.
The fudge, they fired Sam, who's next Dorothy :shock: And Ardern is in what is rapidly becoming a serious conspiracy to brainwash into believing <add your own crazy as fudge Mick idea here>.
by Salient
Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia day
Replies: 63
Views: 2150

Re: Australia day

if you change the day people will forget about invasion day We also run the risk of the eternally butt hurt moving onto something else to scream and yell about :nod: No problems with changing it, maybe to Federation day, though I did like a certain member trying to usurp the whole ANZAC thing, now ...
by Salient
Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Spam and eggs
Replies: 48
Views: 3129

Re: Spam and eggs

Ali's Choice wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:13 am It's weird because the other day I was shopping and I had a hankering for some spam. I hadn't eaten it for 35 years perhaps. Anyway I brought some and ate it, it was gross. Faker than I remember.
Did you have a spam burger :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2sbaZs7DM4