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Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8280 on:** June 27, 2018, 12:58:17 pm »

He got done for a dangerous tackle

FlashGordon · « **Reply #8281 on:** June 27, 2018, 01:02:54 pm »

It was his third time getting banned for a dangerous tackle in the space of a year. I would say that's a serial offender for a pretty serious offence?

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8282 on:** June 27, 2018, 03:21:55 pm »

Quote from: Red85 on June 27, 2018, 01:02:54 pm

It was his third time getting banned for a dangerous tackle in the space of a year. I would say that's a serial offender for a pretty serious offence?

Yeah he is a bit of a dick

FlashGordon · « **Reply #8283 on:** June 27, 2018, 03:22:49 pm »

Quote from: Trump's tiny tiny hands on June 27, 2018, 03:21:55 pm

Yeah he is a bit of a dick

Whoosh

sinnermichael · « **Reply #8284 on:** July 9, 2018, 07:27:45 pm »

What do the Welsh on here make of their next coach then?

Welshred · « **Reply #8285 on:** July 9, 2018, 07:31:15 pm »

Absolutely delighted with it, Pivac was the man I wanted to take us forward. He's got the Scarlets playing some incredible rugby so lets hope he can transfer that across to the national team.

Ray K · « **Reply #8286 on:** July 18, 2018, 12:12:04 pm »

Sam Warburton announces his retirement due to injury at age 29.

That's terrible news. He was a terrific player and brilliant captain. I know we shouldn't be all that shocked when players who've been out for a year announce their retirement, but he's a huge loss for Wales.

Still, 2 Lions tours as skipper with a series win and a draw in New Zealand, as well as having the most caps for Wales as captain - including a Grand Slam - will be hard to match.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8287 on:** July 18, 2018, 12:33:49 pm »

Great player and a better captain. Can tell he’s English really.

Real shame for him but can look back on a great career.

Ray K · « **Reply #8288 on:** July 18, 2018, 01:18:12 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on July 18, 2018, 12:33:49 pm

Can tell he’s English really.

There's a good argument that him and George North were the two best English players of this decade.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #8289 on:** July 18, 2018, 07:22:47 pm »

Sad to hear this news, quite young for a rugby player too, wish him all the best.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #8290 on:** August 16, 2018, 10:36:57 am »

Danny Cipriani. Dear oh dear.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8291 on:** August 16, 2018, 10:42:19 am »

Quote from: sinnermichael on August 16, 2018, 10:36:57 am

Danny Cipriani. Dear oh dear.

Had to be a night when Bergerac was on duty.

Wait and see what happens but can’t see that going down too wel with Eddie Jones!

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8292 on:** August 16, 2018, 10:57:39 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on August 16, 2018, 10:42:19 am

Had to be a night when Bergerac was on duty.

Wait and see what happens but can’t see that going down too wel with Eddie Jones!

Even when Jones selected him he didn't really play Cipriani, so I don't think Jones will have any problem not selecting him.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8293 on:** August 16, 2018, 12:48:35 pm »

Quote from: Trump's tiny tiny hands on August 16, 2018, 10:57:39 am

Even when Jones selected him he didn't really play Cipriani, so I don't think Jones will have any problem not selecting him.

Don’t disagree. Sounds like the incident was blown massively out of proportion by a gobshite bouncer in fairness but with his previous reputation it’s not going to do him any favours.

Ray K · « **Reply #8294 on:** August 18, 2018, 11:39:23 am »

Interesting start to the (still stupidly named) Rugby Championship. Australia 6-5 New Zealand at HT, and the AB score came just before HT.
So the final score will probably be NZ 34-15 Aus or something similar.

b_joseph · « **Reply #8295 on:** August 18, 2018, 12:16:28 pm »

All Blacks pretty much just decide when to turn it on. Retallick has been different mustard.

Ray K · « **Reply #8296 on:** August 18, 2018, 12:35:11 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on August 18, 2018, 11:39:23 am

So the final score will probably be NZ 34-15 Aus or something similar.

38-13 actually, but not a bad prediction.
Naholo is an absolute weapon on the wing.

liversaint · « **Reply #8297 on:** August 20, 2018, 04:35:52 pm »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/45246509

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8298 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:13:52 am »

Beauden Barrett: remember the name. Going to be a star

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8299 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:19:34 am »

Quote from: Trump's tiny tiny hands on August 25, 2018, 10:13:52 am

Beauden Barrett: remember the name. Going to be a star

He’ll never make it with a name like that.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8300 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:03:49 pm »

Argentina beat Sth Africa. Really good performance

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8301 on:** September 3, 2018, 12:25:42 pm »

Bit of a long shot but has anyone here had experience of buying tickets for games in France? Either buying through a website before going or buying there?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8302 on:** September 3, 2018, 01:58:53 pm »

Quote from: Trump's tiny tiny hands on September 3, 2018, 12:25:42 pm

Bit of a long shot but has anyone here had experience of buying tickets for games in France? Either buying through a website before going or buying there?

Non.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8303 on:** September 3, 2018, 04:05:18 pm »

merde

sinnermichael · « **Reply #8304 on:** September 3, 2018, 07:40:23 pm »

As a Leicester Tigers fan, yes Saturday was a disgrace but getting rid of Matt O'Connor after one game is a joke.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8305 on:** September 3, 2018, 08:01:28 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on September 3, 2018, 07:40:23 pm

As a Leicester Tigers fan, yes Saturday was a disgrace but getting rid of Matt O'Connor after one game is a joke.

Has he only had one game in charge or as he there last season?

sinnermichael · « **Reply #8306 on:** September 3, 2018, 08:18:40 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on September 3, 2018, 08:01:28 pm

Has he only had one game in charge or as he there last season?

Was there last season and it was the first time we ever missed out on the playoffs. Don't see many alternatives at the moment. Mike Ford maybe as George is already at the club. Geordan Murphy in temporary charge.

Mackeroo · « **Reply #8307 on:** September 4, 2018, 08:26:22 am »

Quote from: sinnermichael on September 3, 2018, 07:40:23 pm

As a Leicester Tigers fan, yes Saturday was a disgrace but getting rid of Matt O'Connor after one game is a joke.

It may seem harsh but you'll be far better off without him. As a Leinster fan I witnessed the worst 2 seasons of rugby I've ever seen under his stewardship. He turned the best attacking team in Europe into a side that didn't know how to attack. You could count on one hand the number of good performances in that 2 year spell. He didn't exactly pull up tress at the Queensland Reds either.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #8308 on:** September 8, 2018, 10:23:14 am »

Argentina played really well there. Could probably have beaten any other side in world rugby with that performance.

All Blacks are so clinical though. Their ability to shift through the gears when needed is extraordinary.

Ray K · « **Reply #8309 on:** September 8, 2018, 01:56:38 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on September 8, 2018, 10:23:14 am

Argentina played really well there. Could probably have beaten any other side in world rugby with that performance.

All Blacks are so clinical though. Their ability to shift through the gears when needed is extraordinary.

Good test match. Argentina look like they're tuning up nicely for RWC19, but may need some new front rowers if they don't want to get done at scrum time. But they really gave it a go with ball in hand.

Australia had a much-needed win over the Boks, but there was a serious lack of quality especially in the 2nd half.

Statto Red · « **Reply #8310 on:** September 9, 2018, 07:40:27 am »

Was a cracking game Wasps v Exeter yesterday, defences were awful though, 5 tries in the first 25 minutes, both teams scored a bonus point but, Exeter scored in the 80th minute to deny Wasps an extra bonus point.

Ray K · « **Reply #8311 on:** September 15, 2018, 10:11:24 am »

Damnit, slept on this morning and looks like I've missed a classic. NZ 29-36 SA on 70 mins with the Boks down to 14 men for the next 6 minutes.

Ray K · « **Reply #8312 on:** September 15, 2018, 10:16:44 am »

All Black score a try from a maul, and Beauden Barrett misses a relatively easy conversion to level it. His 4th miss from the tee. Boks 2 pts up, 76 mins.

b_joseph · « **Reply #8313 on:** September 15, 2018, 10:26:29 am »

The dream team, a tad nightmarrish today. Great win for SA though.

Ray K · « **Reply #8314 on:** September 15, 2018, 10:28:50 am »

Boks hang on 36-34 after McKenzie knocks it on with an overlap begging close to the line. First away win from them in NZ since 2009.

Trump's tiny tiny hands · « **Reply #8315 on:** September 15, 2018, 10:32:41 am »

Great game, it’s ebbs and flows were weird. Normally the ABs close the game out from there but if you miss makeable conversions and gift a fired up opposition 2 tries you’re going to put loads of pressure on yourselves to claw the game back.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #8316 on:** September 15, 2018, 10:35:07 am »

Awesome game of rugby, but why NZ didn't take a shot at the drop is anyone's guess!

Barrett's kicking cost them today but he's a fantastic 10

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #8317 on:** September 15, 2018, 11:03:31 am »

Quote from: shelts on September 15, 2018, 10:35:07 am

Awesome game of rugby, but why NZ didn't take a shot at the drop is anyone's guess!

Barrett's kicking cost them today but he's a fantastic 10

Because then they can’t scoff at other teams when they win in that manner.

Well done Saffers!

Johnnyboy1973 · « **Reply #8318 on:** October 6, 2018, 05:58:37 pm »

I can't believe the all blacks are still in this.

Johnnyboy1973 · « **Reply #8319 on:** October 6, 2018, 05:59:03 pm »

What a kick