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by Tehui
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2860

Re: Ed sheeran is a talentless fudge IMO

And yet I’m argue that Taylor is the biggest since the Beatles. There’s something there. I'm not even a Taylor Swift hater, but you'd rate her higher than Michael Jackson? Hell-to-the-no. Objectively looking at the facts, there’s a case. If she continues on this trajectory, if not already there, it...
by Tehui
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2860

Re: Ed sheeran is a talentless fudge IMO

towny wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:59 am
Jay Cee Gee wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:38 pm
towny wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:46 pm She’s the biggest act since the Beatles -
Steady on, Michael Jackson existed.
And yet I’m argue that Taylor is the biggest since the Beatles. There’s something there.
I'm not even a Taylor Swift hater, but you'd rate her higher than Michael Jackson? Hell-to-the-no.
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand to poach young French talent?
Replies: 16
Views: 5656

Re: New Zealand to poach young French talent?

Let the ring bearer decide.
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2013902

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

At the gym I attend, the time of week and day makes a big difference. When I go to the gym early on a work day, it's full of middle-aged people (like me) who are there to get s* done. But if I go during the weekend, it's full of younger prima donnas who are more interested at looking at themselves i...
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

Hurrifan wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:10 am
Flockwitt wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:05 am Feckety, feck, feck. Any update on Cam?
Dislocated kneecap from the sound of it. Was time for him to have a week off. Dreadful refereeing!!!!
Unfortunately, injuries are just a part of the game. It's like Russian Rugby Roulette, every now again some freak injury just happens.
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

The Hurricanes look fluid and organised all across the park. I look forward to seeing how well the fare against the Chiefs (whenever that is).
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

Damn, the Hurricanes forward pack has been impressive. I like the look of that kid Brayden Iose at number 8. He's been dynamic.
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

Ted. wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:42 pm That Saders game today... yesterday, has got me very nervous.
I've always been a believer that all of the NZ sides can beat each other during the regular season. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing how the forward packs fare against each other in this game.
by Tehui
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2860

Re: Ed sheeran is a talentless fudge IMO

I'm not even a fan of Ed Sheeran and / or Taylor Swift, but I can still see from some of the live performances they've given, that they've got genuine musical talent. It's not like they're Milli Vanilli or anything. Girl, you know it's true. Get it, get it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/conten...
by Tehui
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3592

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Zico wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:47 pm This thread. :roll:
It's about 7 out of 10 on my woke-ometer.
by Tehui
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2860

Re: Ed sheeran is a talentless fudge IMO

I'm not even a fan of Ed Sheeran and / or Taylor Swift, but I can still see from some of the live performances they've given, that they've got genuine musical talent. It's not like they're Milli Vanilli or anything.
by Tehui
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
Replies: 85
Views: 2174

Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves

Is the question which halfback had the best RWC, which was the better player, or which had the better career? You could get different answers for each of those questions.
by Tehui
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1772

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

As a neutral, the Chiefs looked a bit flat tonight. But a good win by the Crusaders. I had been wondering whether it was time to create a new South Island Super Rugby side based in Otago, where the players would wear the Crusaders socks on special occasions.
by Tehui
Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies - the Results!
Replies: 51
Views: 1333

Re: 2024 Boredies - the Results!

Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:08 am How on earth did I get 10 posts in Best Kiwi? It appears I've posted about 155 times in the past year based on a quick count of my post history.




Shit, I'm good.
Russian hackers at it again.
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

terangi48 wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:27 pm Crikey…..Joyce, English and Bridges are on a good thing at the moment…..

As the belt tightens for kiwis, the chosen gather at the table of the dollar……
"When there's blood in the streets...'
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3592

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

I don't know if it is just me but whenever I see someone use the word woke I automatically assume they are a really shit person. This. And I don't even sit comfortably on the political left or the right. I'm guessing the word has subtly different connotations in antipodea than it does oop north. Ma...
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if'...
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3592

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Thomas wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:37 am I don't know if it is just me but whenever I see someone use the word woke I automatically assume they are a really shit person.
This. And I don't even sit comfortably on the political left or the right.
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Eugenius wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:15 am Simply repeats and repeats and repeats what he’s been provided as point .

You don’t find it irritating ?
:lol: :lol:
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if'...
by Tehui
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I haven't seen enough of Luxon to pick up on his style of interview discussion like some of you have. However, I do wonder how he would have fared during the Covid lockdown era in which he would have had to give daily reports in front of a live televised audience and answer those annoying 'what if' ...
by Tehui
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

I'm still getting to know some of the players, so excuse the dumb questions. Who's regarded as the Hurricanes best openside? I would have thought Kirifi, but I've not seen Lakai enough to tell for sure. Lakai is more versatile, so a little surprised that it is Kirifi on the bench. Flanders is very ...
by Tehui
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

I'm still getting to know some of the players, so excuse the dumb questions. Who's regarded as the Hurricanes best openside? I would have thought Kirifi, but I've not seen Lakai enough to tell for sure.
by Tehui
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2585

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

Jeez, the Hurricanes really are using the squad this season.
by Tehui
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

The process will hopefully improve but who knows how long that will take. More admin for parents is never welcomed.similar to the tax cuts, the headline rebate is likely to only help a small percentage and everyone else will get a token amount I'm not familiar with ECE payment system, but surely th...
by Tehui
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

The details of the ECE family boost scheme have been released. I'm no expert in this area and having 'adult' children, nor do we need to use ECE services. Does this look fit for purpose? What are the pitfalls? https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350226575/what-new-family-boost-policy-means-parents The...
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 10943
Views: 905495

Re: Anthony Joshua

Considering every Jake Paul 'fight' has been fixed, are you confident that's going to happen? Fixed? How was him putting former NBA player Nate Robinson to sleep, a fix? https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-29-2020/5OS7oZ.gif Robinson was clearly paid to run into Paul's fist. Ah, a p!sstake post. Ignore...
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3517

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Yeah power failure. Incredible that this has taken nearly 50 years to happen to be honest; given that as Cammy points out, there appears to be zero fail-safe on a $300m construction. Guessing well into the billions to replace. https://twitter.com/Truth68201238/status/1772534441593737582 Holy sheet....
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I think they are relying on voter cynicism and low expectations continuing long enough for the benefits of interest rate cuts to kick in. Well, I've said this before, but the current government's silly desire to have tax cuts when inflation is still high, is only going to delay interest rate cuts h...
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I'm guessing they'll receive a pass with most voters for about two years, before voter cynicism slowly starts to increase. Who knows. I think they are relying on voter cynicism and low expectations continuing long enough for the benefits of interest rate cuts to kick in. Well, I've said this before...
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 10943
Views: 905495

Re: Anthony Joshua

Considering every Jake Paul 'fight' has been fixed, are you confident that's going to happen? Fixed? How was him putting former NBA player Nate Robinson to sleep, a fix? https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-29-2020/5OS7oZ.gif Looks like that guy took a dive just like Liston went down to a phantom punch ...
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anthony Joshua
Replies: 10943
Views: 905495

Re: Anthony Joshua

Fury, Joshua, Usuk...blah blah blah im looking forward to Tyson vs Jake Paul in July 😂 We may not all agree on wars, politics, religion, relationships etc, but... we ALL want Mike Tyson to knock Jake Paul the fudge out real fast. Considering every Jake Paul 'fight' has been fixed, are you confident...
by Tehui
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Here we go, it was smoking legislation spokesperson for Reti pointed RNZ back to the regulatory impact statement, which included Customs advice that the black market was increasing and that independent research was needed into whether the smoke free laws could increase that risk. When asked why the...
by Tehui
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53757
Views: 2377519

Re: War in Ukraine...

Farva wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:22 am
Tehui wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
Farva wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:52 am

Russia has already lost.
So has Ukraine. This war has been a lose:lose situation for everyone involved.
Absolutely.

But its been a win for the US and her allies.
How do you figure that?
by Tehui
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Talking of insurance. Ours has gone up several thousand to 12,700.00 per annum. Heck. I'm guessing that health insurance is a big part of that cost? None whatsoever. House and contents. My life insurance is a grand a month, too. The Mrs' insurance is thankfully a fair bit less but still no fun. No ...
by Tehui
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53757
Views: 2377519

Re: War in Ukraine...

Farva wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:52 am
Nolanator wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:23 am What does a Russian victory look like? Curtailing NATO expansion? Ensuring that Ukraine is sympathetic to Russia?


Going fantastically well on those fronts.
Russia has already lost.
So has Ukraine. This war has been a lose:lose situation for everyone involved.
by Tehui
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52644
Views: 3530131

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Ted. wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:37 pm Talking of insurance. Ours has gone up several thousand to 12,700.00 per annum.
Heck. I'm guessing that health insurance is a big part of that cost?
by Tehui
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 190
Views: 26228

Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!

As a Hurricanes fan of old, who's now started watching games again, the Hurricanes' backs look great and the depth they have at the moment is impressive. The forwards have done well, but I still haven't made up my mind about the locks though. As an AB fan, I'm looking at all the NZ SR sides closely ...
by Tehui
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53757
Views: 2377519

Re: War in Ukraine...

iarmhiman wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:02 pm So he has blamed Ukraine.

Expect a mass mobilisation now. He has the pretext
Did he?
by Tehui
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2024 - Rd 5. Chiefs Vs Highlanders Match thread
Replies: 16
Views: 718

Re: Super Rugby 2024 - Rd 5. Chiefs Vs Highlanders Match thread

booze wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:25 pm
Tehui wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:26 am I watched the highlights, and unfortunately I haven't seen any obvious candidates to take the AB locking positions left vacant by Retallick and Whitelock. Not yet anyway.
Highlights aren’t the best way to judge a lock
Agree. Or by watching one game as well.