Author Topic: It's Rugby world Cup time again (Read 32517 times)

balvenie · « **Reply #30 on:** October 03, 2015, 08:04:00 PM »

After being told that they weren't good enough to play for England, the Wallabies beat the Lions in every department of the game. Indeed, it seemed that they could do almost nothing wrong

johnr · « **Reply #31 on:** October 03, 2015, 11:37:45 PM »

I missed the game, but I sort of expected that.

Muzz · « **Reply #32 on:** October 04, 2015, 11:40:01 AM »

I have it recorded, have yet to find the time to watch it. Swap Meet coming up this week so it is going to be difficult to squeeze it in.

tris · « **Reply #33 on:** October 05, 2015, 01:46:57 AM »

England 13 Australia 33

Well done the Aussies but who do I support now I guess it 'll be COMON Wales/Scotland/Ireland/France/Italy in that order

oldbike54 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 05, 2015, 09:06:21 AM »

Quote from: tris on October 05, 2015, 01:46:57 AM

England 13 Australia 33

Well done the Aussies but who do I support now I guess it 'll be COMON Wales/Scotland/Ireland/France/Italy in that order

France

They play Rugby ? Like for reals ?

Dusty

Nick · « **Reply #35 on:** October 05, 2015, 10:09:25 AM »

Oh well....Italy tried, but no cigar!!

Kiwi_Roy · « **Reply #36 on:** October 05, 2015, 02:20:55 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 05, 2015, 09:06:21 AM

France They play Rugby ? Like for reals ?

Dusty

The French are the ones I worry about, they play a different style, sometimes the All Blacks have trouble adapting to it.

johnr · « **Reply #37 on:** October 05, 2015, 03:13:20 PM »

Quote from: tris on October 05, 2015, 01:46:57 AM

England 13 Australia 33

Well done the Aussies but who do I support now I guess it 'll be COMON Wales/Scotland/Ireland/France/Italy in that order

~~France! FRANCE! How could they be supported under any circumstances? _{nuclear polluting terrorist producing bullying ungrateful blackmailing back stabbing mumble mumble....}~~

I would find it difficult to include France in that list.

Lannis · « **Reply #38 on:** October 05, 2015, 03:58:29 PM »

Quote from: johnr on October 05, 2015, 03:13:20 PM

~~France! FRANCE! How could they be supported under any circumstances? _{nuclear polluting terrorist producing bullying ungrateful blackmailing back stabbing mumble mumble....}~~

I would find it difficult to include France in that list.

I'm surprised you didn't take the opportunity to say something like: "Yes, their traditional style of running backward waving a white flag could be very disconcerting to a team used to conventional tactics ...."

I'D never say anything like that of course, because I like the French ....

Lannis

johnr · « **Reply #39 on:** October 08, 2015, 07:14:01 AM »

Quote from: johnr on October 01, 2015, 08:18:23 PM

The USA team plays South Africa next. It's a big ask, the South Afs are scary good.

And so it proved. SA 64 USA 0. But it's South Africa for heavens sake, so no shame in that.

Kriel skips past Kruger to score their ninth try

Actually I think the SAs may well win the competition this time. The way our lot is playing they will be lucky to survive the semis.

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #40 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:30:03 PM »

Japan/SA game was a joy to watch. Sad to hear Jean DeVilliers has since retired with a broken jaw. Eng/Wal (should've taken the 3pts) and Eng/Aus (Engs implosion) were both huge games. Cant wait for this weekend Aus/Wal and Ire/Fra. No easy games from now on.

Subdewd · « **Reply #41 on:** October 09, 2015, 06:55:13 AM »

awesome sport. Got to watcha few matches over on Dublin last week. American football is downright boring compared worth all the delays. Is there any tv coverage on the Internet

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #42 on:** October 09, 2015, 08:49:17 AM »

Quote from: Subdewd on October 09, 2015, 06:55:13 AM

Is there any tv coverage on the Internet

http://www.watchrwc2015.com/

johnr · « **Reply #43 on:** October 09, 2015, 01:29:09 PM »

Quote from: SPEIRMOOR on October 09, 2015, 08:49:17 AM

http://www.watchrwc2015.com/

Didn't know about that site. Great!

I'm going to watch NZ v Tonga. It could be a bruising game. I think France V Ireland will be worth watching too.

ScepticalScotty · « **Reply #44 on:** October 09, 2015, 05:37:11 PM »

Fairly happy with the way the Wallabies are going.

Pocock is a monster over the ball. Gits was sorely missed. Front row really have moved on from 12 months ago.

For my American freinds - the game may appear complicated with its many laws (NOT rules!), but it doesn't take too long to get the hang of it.

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #45 on:** October 09, 2015, 11:20:51 PM »

Quote from: ScepticalScotty on October 09, 2015, 05:37:11 PM

Fairly happy with the way the Wallabies are going. Pocock is a monster over the ball. Gits was sorely missed. Front row really have moved on from 12 months ago.

For my American freinds - the game may appear complicated with its many laws (NOT rules!), but it doesn't take too long to get the hang of it.

Bernard Foley is on fire also. They are the team that I think will go all the way this year.

johnr · « **Reply #46 on:** October 12, 2015, 07:17:15 AM »

So the Irish, bless em, managed to beat the French.

The Irish team now ranks 3rd in the world as a result. The are pretty good. In the 2013 cup they came within a hair of beating us. It was a very exciting game. Here is the last couple of minutes of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV5zndjlv7w

That means the the All Blacks get to play the French in the semi final at Cardiff.

Oh dear oh dear! That's exactly what happened in 2007 and we lost!!! The shame of it! There were mutterings to the effect that that AB team should not be allowed back into the country!

The specter of that game will abound in the All Black camp this week, and much will be the work, the sweat and the gritting of teeth!

balvenie · « **Reply #47 on:** October 12, 2015, 12:14:15 PM »

There were some "gritted teeth" in Queensland, when the Welsh hurled themselves at our line, time and time again, last Sunday morning

johnr · « **Reply #48 on:** October 12, 2015, 06:55:59 PM »

Quote from: balvenie on October 12, 2015, 12:14:15 PM

There were some "gritted teeth" in Queensland, when the Welsh hurled themselves at our line, time and time again, last Sunday morning

Yep. The English have been having that problem with them for many centuries now.

SPEIRMOOR · « **Reply #49 on:** October 12, 2015, 08:20:44 PM »

France are not great in fairness but they are the bogey team for New Zealand. Ireland lose 3 players through injury and I'm sure O'Brien will get cited for giving Pape a thump so theres 4 first choice players gone for the Argentina game.

Subdewd · « **Reply #50 on:** October 12, 2015, 09:18:59 PM »

Quote from: SPEIRMOOR on October 09, 2015, 08:49:17 AM

http://www.watchrwc2015.com/

Brilliant, thanks

Steph · « **Reply #51 on:** October 13, 2015, 04:54:09 AM »

Yes, the French do know how to play rugby

http://youtu.be/sQtbfOIrOyk

oldbike54 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 13, 2015, 08:29:15 AM »

Quote from: Steph on October 13, 2015, 04:54:09 AM

Yes, the French do know how to play rugby

http://youtu.be/sQtbfOIrOyk

That might explain the increase in Bigfoot sightings in France recently

Dusty

archwaykid · « **Reply #53 on:** October 13, 2015, 08:38:33 AM »

Getting into Rugby as it is hosted by England. Love the respect these huge dudes show to the normally little referee.

This NEVER happens in Football (Soccer) here in England or Europe even, with players swearing at the ref for every decision made.

Also, as it is normally tradition with us and sports in general, we are out of the competition. Bad display against the Welsh and the Aussies showed us who's boss. Shame they couldn't do the same in Cricket for the Ashes. Isn't it Aussies. ;)

johnr · « **Reply #54 on:** October 13, 2015, 04:45:49 PM »

Quote from: Steph on October 13, 2015, 04:54:09 AM

Yes, the French do know how to play rugby

http://youtu.be/sQtbfOIrOyk

Yep, and they all come from this little village where a druid by the name of Getafix mixes them a magic potion.

Yukonica · « **Reply #55 on:** October 17, 2015, 04:21:54 PM »

So; an Englishman walks into a pub.
Normally there'd be an Irishman and a Scot; but they are still at the World Cup of Rugby.
:)
All Blacks ~ Haka!
PM sent by a Kiwi friend.

injundave · « **Reply #56 on:** October 17, 2015, 04:34:17 PM »

All Blacks 62, France 13!!!!! Serves the nuclear polluting etc, etc, etc so-and-so's right.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #57 on:** October 17, 2015, 05:02:38 PM »

Quote from: injundave on October 17, 2015, 04:34:17 PM

All Blacks 62, France 13!!!!! Serves the nuclear polluting etc, etc, etc so-and-so's right.

So... the French DON'T play rugby

Dusty

Yukonica · « **Reply #58 on:** October 17, 2015, 05:14:49 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 17, 2015, 05:02:38 PM

So... the French DON'T play rugby

Dusty

They do... just not nearly as well as All Blacks.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 17, 2015, 05:23:08 PM »

Quote from: Yukonica on October 17, 2015, 05:14:49 PM

They do... just not nearly as well as All Blacks.

Sorta like I can "play" racer , just not as well as Rossi

Dusty

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