Author Topic: General Rugby Union Thread (Read 612495 times)

Danny Boys Dad · « **Reply #360 on:** September 9, 2011, 02:34:33 pm »

Quote from: Bangin Them In on September 9, 2011, 02:26:51 pm

Pies and Beer in the Post ?

Good luck with that

I'm going to be up early as I don't fancy them after the postie has forced them through the letterbox.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #361 on:** September 9, 2011, 09:12:08 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on September 9, 2011, 02:12:19 pm

I didn’t see the game but don’t think you can read too much into it, especially the 2nd half half. Seems like NZ had a good cutting edge and eased up a bit 2nd half.Only France can trouble them in that group so as long as they beat them it doesn’t matter if they win all their games by 1 point or 50 points really. 6 tries was it? Can’t argue with that.

nope, you can't argue with that.

Tonga were too loose in the first half and the AB's fucking murdered their mistakes, it was clinical and impressive in the first half.

but the second half was both a different story and the same. To be fair the Ab's should have had more than the 2 tries they scored, but for some excellent scramble defence by the tongans. The concern for the AB's for me, in the second half, was once woodcock went off, their scrum creaked. The tongans spent 10 minutes on the AB's line, forcing penalties and requesting scrums and finally got a very well deserved try. Other, far better teams, will be looking at that second half performance by the AB's forwards with interest.

It's the first game, and like you say you can't read too much into it, but i was impressed with the AB's clinical finishing, but also with the heart and pride of the Tonga lads.

Motm - it's a toss up between Kahui and Kaino for me, with Sonny bill williams pretty close too.

MidwestWool · « **Reply #362 on:** September 10, 2011, 02:00:41 am »

"If I wanted to join a bunch of middle aged toffs and watch blokes kicking a ball over a bar i'd go to Stamford Bridge and watch Chelsea play when Torres is on" - my friend, on why he won't be watching too much of the WC.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #363 on:** September 10, 2011, 06:26:00 am »

Can anyone point me to where i can find any sopcast links for the games?

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #364 on:** September 10, 2011, 06:49:50 am »

Quote from: Silent Violet on September 10, 2011, 02:00:41 am

"If I wanted to join a bunch of middle aged toffs and watch blokes kicking a ball over a bar i'd go to Stamford Bridge and watch Chelsea play when Torres is on" - my friend, on why he won't be watching too much of the WC.

Is your friend Cleary?

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #365 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:07:52 am »

Blimey the French look well up for this one!

That's 3 lightening quick breaks, the last one resulting in the first try. The Japanese are going to have to tighten up or this could get way out of hand. French looking to make a statement I think.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #366 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:14:56 am »

Gaaaah unlucky japan! Some nice hands until they try to force it wide in the french half, interception run all the way back, second french try. Not long after a missed Jap penalty as well (that really shouldn't have been missed)

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #367 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:36:25 am »

Try for Japan! Fair play, well worked from their number 10, despite getting a huge slice of luck. Tried a low kick through a couple of meters out, deflected back into his hands by a french defender and exploits the space and confusion to go over. They've been very spirited the Japanese, fair play to them, got some reward.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #368 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:37:13 am »

No sooner do I finish typing, the french go down the other end and score a clinical try int he corner. Very well taken, good hands and quick ball.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #369 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:38:08 am »

Missed converstion by Yachvili from right on the far touchline. 25-8 France.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #370 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:41:25 am »

been impressed with japan here. no fear and really having a go. france are clinical though.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #371 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:42:53 am »

25-11, converted penalty for Japan. I've been impressed by them this first half, some very ambitious back rugby at times, possibly a bit too much, which leads to mistakes, but fair play, they've taken it to the french.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #372 on:** September 10, 2011, 07:44:33 am »

end of the half. Best i close the shop up and fuck off home I guess..

Gojedo · « **Reply #373 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:10:51 am »

Excellent build up and try for Japan. France look shit to be honest. Early days I guess.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #374 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:16:01 am »

france on the rack here

Red Viper · « **Reply #375 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:16:04 am »

Haha, I've just got up to see the last 10 minutes or so and it's been all Japan.

Number23 · « **Reply #376 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:18:54 am »

Japan playing really well. I'd love an upset here! Would make France look silly for assuming they were guaranteed to go through and planning for a B-side against the All Blacks.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #377 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:19:43 am »

I thought France would bulldozer Japan aside, mind you with France you never know which one will turn up. What's the game been like people?

Red Viper · « **Reply #378 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:20:48 am »

Fucking hell that was shite, the French not exactly helping themselves with all these errors.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #379 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:38:10 am »

Japan making mistakes now, whatever happens they have given it everything. France far from impressive what I've seen of them so far.

Number23 · « **Reply #380 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:39:49 am »

Brilliant play from the French on the counter after Japan panicked and dropped the ball

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #381 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:41:55 am »

Did anyone see the Scotland game? They were losing with 12 minutes to go apparently. Were they poor or Romania better than expected?

I've been to this North Harbour stadium by the way. Saw a NZ v Samoa game there...double hakatastic!

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #382 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:44:08 am »

France are flattered by this score line.

Gojedo · « **Reply #383 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:44:45 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on September 10, 2011, 08:41:55 am

Did anyone see the Scotland game? They were losing with 12 minutes to go apparently. Were they poor or Romania better than expected?

Watched a little of the second half. Romanian forwards were pretty impressive from what I saw. Hope they continue to play to that strength.

Red Viper · « **Reply #384 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:44:48 am »

Harsh on Japan.

Number23 · « **Reply #385 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:44:56 am »

47-21 at full time. This score is not at all representative of how France have struggled.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #386 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:48:28 am »

Quote from: Gojedo on September 10, 2011, 08:44:45 am

Watched a little of the second half. Romanian forwards were pretty impressive from what I saw. Hope they continue to play to that strength.

Cheers. Could be a bruising group then because I think Georgia will play the same way.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #387 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:50:16 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on September 10, 2011, 08:41:55 am

Did anyone see the Scotland game? They were losing with 12 minutes to go apparently. Were they poor or Romania better than expected?

I've been to this North Harbour stadium by the way. Saw a NZ v Samoa game there...double hakatastic!

Bit of both to be honest the Romanians put up a great performance from their forwards which gave the Jocks a shock. There's been 3 cracking games so far today the Fiji - Namibia games was closer than the score suggests and Namibia did well to come back into the game after a few silly mistakes.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #388 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:03:10 am »

Getting nervous now, England really have to win this opener don't care how, just get the points on the board.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #389 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:06:10 am »

Quote from: jillc on September 10, 2011, 09:03:10 am

Getting nervous now, England really have to win this opener don't care how, just get the points on the board.

No one has lost their opening game and gone on to win, or possibly even qualify...one of those stats I can't quite remember! Needless to say it's a biggie!

planet-terror · « **Reply #390 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:13:39 am »

Well done to Japan ,Gave it a real go.Just what you want to see,passion and pride.
Hope the Argies do the same now.

Chavvie · « **Reply #391 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:15:41 am »

Quote from: Terry_Tibbs on September 10, 2011, 08:50:16 am

Bit of both to be honest the Romanians put up a great performance from their forwards which gave the Jocks a shock. There's been 3 cracking games so far today the Fiji - Namibia games was closer than the score suggests and Namibia did well to come back into the game after a few silly mistakes.

The scots were getting battered at one stage, it looked like they could lose. Fair play 2 quality tries at the end saved them. Sounds like France struggled as well. There will be a big upset somewhere in the groups, got a feeling it'll come from Georgia

Hoppy · « **Reply #392 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:16:28 am »

Quote from: Danny Boys Dad on September 9, 2011, 02:34:33 pm

I'm going to be up early as I don't fancy them after the postie has forced them through the letterbox.

Your postie turned up yet Paul? I wanna see if you really do get the pies & a pint!!

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #393 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:16:59 am »

anyone got a sopcast link for the england argies game? Having problems with the in browers ones from myp2p.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #394 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:18:56 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on September 10, 2011, 09:06:10 am

No one has lost their opening game and gone on to win, or possibly even qualify...one of those stats I can't quite remember! Needless to say it's a biggie!

Now you are making me even more nervous Nick.

Good interview there from Martin Johnson, big moment for him too, you can tell even when he's trying to be funny, there lurks a real winner inside there. Let's hope his boys do him proud.

Gojedo · « **Reply #395 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:23:10 am »

A question for those who would like to answer. Would you regard an Argentinian win to be considered an upset?

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #396 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:23:28 am »

I'm hoping the argies put up a good fight today. both sides will have to go some to better the france/japan game.

rakey_lfc · « **Reply #397 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:25:28 am »

Quote from: Red_Isle_Chap on September 10, 2011, 09:16:59 am

anyone got a sopcast link for the england argies game? Having problems with the in browers ones from myp2p.

Can you access itv.com? I'm sure they'll have a stream on there.

or tvcatchup.com . It's free, sign up and watch ITV and you'll have it!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #398 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:28:49 am »

Quote from: Gojedo on September 10, 2011, 09:23:10 am

A question for those who would like to answer. Would you regard an Argentinian win to be considered an upset?

They're top seeds in this group but it would still be seen as an upset I think. Not a huge one but guess England are favourites. Just my inbuilt arrogance!

Jill, just thinking we lost to NZ in 91 and still made the final but still, think we need to top the group to have much chance of going far.

Their intro is longer than our entire anthem!

Number23 · « **Reply #399 on:** September 10, 2011, 09:29:19 am »

Why are the English so annoying? Their tunnel gee-in up of Jonny-boy & Dyl & Moodzy is grating.