Author Topic: It's Rugby world Cup time again (Read 34006 times)

johnr · « **Reply #90 on:** October 25, 2015, 03:16:00 PM »

Like each other Dusty? Hmm, well yes, Kiwis form I believe the largest sub culture in Oz, but there have been a few bones of contention of late.

When it comes to sport though they are a country we love to beat.

Personally I would have preferred that we faced the Argies in the final, mainly because I think we would have a better chance of beating them than the Ozzies.

The Argies have had a pretty good campaign and should feel pleased with themselves having made the semi finals.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #91 on:** October 25, 2015, 03:26:06 PM »

OK OK John , "tolerate" each other then

Will this match effect the Earth's orbit around the Sun ?

Dusty

injundave · « **Reply #92 on:** October 25, 2015, 03:53:09 PM »

If the All Blacks lose, definitely.

johnr · « **Reply #93 on:** October 25, 2015, 04:51:50 PM »

Quote from: injundave on October 25, 2015, 03:53:09 PM

If the All Blacks lose, definitely.

True indeed! That would count as a global disaster of biblical proportions!

balvenie · « **Reply #94 on:** October 25, 2015, 07:52:20 PM »

Michael Cheika has turned our blokes into a real team and I await next week's meeting with bated breath.

guzzler · « **Reply #95 on:** October 26, 2015, 02:37:05 AM »

Quote from: johnr on October 25, 2015, 04:51:50 PM

True indeed! That would count as a global disaster of biblical proportions!

Ha ha
As a Kiwi living in Australia,it most certainly would!!!
Go the All Blacks!
Cheers Guzzler.

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #96 on:** October 29, 2015, 06:51:41 AM »

Looking forward to the Final but do we really need the runner up game between Arg and SA? I cant believe the players or fans are really in to it

johnr · « **Reply #97 on:** October 29, 2015, 05:12:21 PM »

Quote from: SPEIRMOOR on October 29, 2015, 06:51:41 AM

Looking forward to the Final but do we really need the runner up game between Arg and SA? I cant believe the players or fans are really in to it

Well it does determine who comes 3rd and 4th. I suspect also it has something to do with providing something for the hordes of fans over there, not all of whom will be fans of the ABs or the Ozzies, and not all of whom will be able to go to the final.
It may also be something to do with making a bit of dosh.

I'm looking forward to the final too, though I would hate to call it.

balvenie · « **Reply #98 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:35:42 PM »

Quote from: johnr on October 29, 2015, 05:12:21 PM

I'm looking forward to the final too, though I would hate to call it.

It's amazing who is into it now. Chuck Norris has "called it" and he is on our side

I'm not too sure what to think about that. Has he put the mockers on us? I don't know.
I'm going to take a few deep breaths

oldbike54 · « **Reply #99 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:40:16 PM »

Quote from: balvenie on October 29, 2015, 07:35:42 PM

It's amazing who is into it now. Chuck Norris has "called it" and he is on our side
I'm not too sure what to think about that. Has he put the mockers on us? I don't know.
I'm going to take a few deep breaths

Chuck Norris

Surely not the same ex karate guy from Oklahoma that became the world's worst actor ?

OK Bill , help your mate out , "put the mockers on us" ?

Dusty

balvenie · « **Reply #100 on:** October 29, 2015, 10:31:44 PM »

To put the mockers on = To jinx someone

He just isn't the kind of bloke that you would expect to know anything about rugby, is he?

and seeing the publicity he got strikes me as bizarre.

Come to think of it (which I probably wasn't doing very deeply in the first place) I think I'm being paranoid in paying any attention to him at all. Thanks for making me think Dusty; you rescued me from my delusion

oldbike54 · « **Reply #101 on:** October 29, 2015, 10:41:14 PM »

Quote from: balvenie on October 29, 2015, 10:31:44 PM

To put the mockers on = To jinx someone

He just isn't the kind of bloke that you would expect to know anything about rugby, is he? and seeing the publicity he got strikes me as bizarre.

Come to think of it (which I probably wasn't doing very deeply in the first place) I think I'm being paranoid in paying any attention to him at all. Thanks for making me think Dusty; you rescued me from my delusion

So it is the Okie , dang , how in the heck did he end up having any influence on Rugby

Don't give him to much thought , just another boy from Oklahoma . Actually , he is a nice enough guy , kind of Clint Eastwood with no acting talent

Dusty

balvenie · « **Reply #102 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:04:56 AM »

Clint surprised me by directing some very good movies. Good for him.

johnr · « **Reply #103 on:** October 30, 2015, 04:18:39 AM »

OK. I can't resist.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #104 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:41:38 AM »

Quote from: johnr on October 30, 2015, 04:18:39 AM

OK. I can't resist.

Dusty

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #105 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:00:48 PM »

NZ 4/9 vs Aus 9/4 at the bookies. I thought it would be closer.

pete mcgee · « **Reply #106 on:** October 30, 2015, 05:13:59 PM »

We have a bit of a hoodoo against the AB's, mainly when playing in UnZed (NZ), so in England we have much better odds.
One way or another it will be a brillant game.
Rumour has it Christchurch will slide off into the ocean if the AB's loose.........

johnr · « **Reply #107 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:00:08 PM »

Quote from: pete mcgee on October 30, 2015, 05:13:59 PM

We have a bit of a hoodoo against the AB's, mainly when playing in UnZed (NZ), so in England we have much better odds.
One way or another it will be a brillant game.
Rumour has it Christchurch will slide off into the ocean if the AB's loose.........

That would be a bit sad. Wouldn't matter so much if it was Auckland.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #108 on:** October 30, 2015, 09:05:16 PM »

Quote from: johnr on October 30, 2015, 09:00:08 PM

That would be a bit sad. Wouldn't matter so much if it was Auckland.

Yeah , we don't know anyone in Auckland

Weird , never paid much attention to Rugby , you guys make it fun and interesting

Dusty

mikebr · « **Reply #109 on:** October 31, 2015, 01:21:34 PM »

Well Done All Blacks

Ladies and gentlemen, your Rugby World Cup 2015 Champions - All Blacks. 34-17

What an awesome game, well played and well deserved win....Such a legend Richie McCaw you will be missed.

ScepticalScotty · « **Reply #110 on:** October 31, 2015, 02:14:37 PM »

Not too annoyed to be beaten by the worlds best team playing a perfect game. For NZ, they win the RWC for the 3rd time and a few of them join an exclusive club of people (all Aussies until now) who have one it twice.

My team the Wallabies were beaten by a better team on the day, and for the Wallabies the future begins NOW. 1 Year is no time at all to go from 8th in the world to 2nd. Now lets move on and do better.

lazlokovacs · « **Reply #111 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:47:47 PM »

absolutely brilliant final, just great rugby, two excellent teams giving it their all

from a neutral's perspective...

Spuddy · « **Reply #112 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:57:02 PM »

I can't believe that the final was on network TV! I think that is a first for the states. Great game. For the most part, closer than the score indicated. Still, having played in the olden days, I am amazed how the game has / rules have changed. Even GPS/heart rate monitors in the uniforms. Now when WE played.....

Spud

PJPR01 · « **Reply #113 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:00:01 PM »

Excellent game...hardly any mistakes from either side by the looks of it. These guys are TOUGH! So much fun to watch...I'm beginning to enjoy Rugby even more than US Football...The kicks were impeccable, and that last punt downfield for the final try was brilliant.

Congrats to the All Blacks...3rd time champions!

johnr · « **Reply #114 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:12:12 PM »

Quote from: Spuddy on October 31, 2015, 03:57:02 PM

Even GPS/heart rate monitors in the uniforms. Now when WE played.....

Spud

Well a few too many people fell over dead on the field I suppose.

For my part, I've yet to see the game, but, Well done the ABs, 2nd in a row. (Has that been done before?)

Glad to hear it was on the networks in the US.

PJPR01

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I'm beginning to enjoy Rugby even more than US Football

As you should PJPR01, as you should!

Pancake · « **Reply #115 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:39:39 PM »

What a stunning match. The Aussies were really good and took good advantage when the ABs were a man down but they were playing such an awe inspiring team that there is no shame in getting beaten by them.

balvenie · « **Reply #116 on:** October 31, 2015, 07:19:41 PM »

The All Blacks have always been heartbreakers, the way they turn defence into attack by capitalising on the slightest mistake. We were beaten by a much better side and were only as good as the ABs let us play. When we did get the ball, we were danderous but our overall game was not up to the standard. Ah well, thems the breaks.

Muzz · « **Reply #117 on:** October 31, 2015, 11:06:41 PM »

Must admit to being a bit nervous between the 60 and 70 minute mark, being a man down and the Ozzies on a roll. Then those "where the hang did that come from" moments that make the scoreline look a lot wider than it should have been.

A close and hard fought game.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #118 on:** October 31, 2015, 11:16:15 PM »

Congratulations to our Kiwi friends , and also to our Ozzies , well done mates

Dusty

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #119 on:** October 31, 2015, 11:35:50 PM »

Great game. Carter was outstanding. Just saw Sonny Bill give his medal to a kid who ran out on to the field during the celebrations. What a great gesture.
Australia were terrific also they never gave up. I thought they were going to take the lead during the sinbinning.
What more can you say its been an amazing tournament

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