The Rugby Thread- Merged Over The Years

[Kat Stevens]

As Jonno, Dalaglio, Ashton, and Martin Johnson all said after the game, the referee's decisions are in the book now, no point in looking back at them.  The disallowed try was actually the right call, the left foot did (just) touch the line before he lifted it.  England lost by giving away daft penalties in their own half, and not competing at the lineouts.  The physical game was pretty much a deadlock, so no shame to England there.  England really needs to get #s 12-15 sorted out, though, the back play was pretty anemic.  Again, props to the Bokke, well played, and worth the $30.

 

[geo]

Went to one of the local watering holes for the game.  $20 admission fee included a Pint of the best...

All in all, the Brit side wasn't all that great and any Brit I know will say they were surprised that their side made it as far as they did.

All in all, the southern hemisphere had the strongest sides (NZ, OZ, RZA, Argie)
So, hats of to the Brits for making it as far as they did

 

[StevenPeece]

Guys, I'm an Englishman I thought the game was fantastic.  Both sides showed great strength, vigour and determination.  The disallowed try was the right decision and was proved by a video replay.  Even though England were defeated I thought they played like LIONS and made the footballers look like pansies!!!


Cheers

Steve

 

[Kat Stevens]

Err, geo, Wales, Scotland, and half the Irish team are also Brits.  The team that reached the World Cup Final were English.  All Englishmen are Brits, not all Brits are English.  Not really relevant, but one little burr under my saddle.
  As for the footballers, I really wish England would stop letting that petulant little puke Wayne Rooney put us out of international competitions with his piss poor self control issues.  The only thing worse than a brat's tantrums, is an overindulged, millionaire brat's tantrums.

 

[Nieghorn]

Haven't been on this page in ages, but wanted to say what a world cup it was.  Most of the probables got upset in some way or another.  I still think New Zealand got robbed on the missed 'hands in the ruck' call, and felt they should have at least made the final, but well done to the Bokkes.  Definitely the 'best' team of the tournament.  Argentina were amazing spoilers and not only showed that they deserve to be regular fixtures in a 'big' competition but that 'amateur' nations can still be giant-killers (along with Fiji and Tonga).  Wish Canada could get its act together and follow their lead!  Bummed for my adopted Samoan brothers, but was a bit concerned from the onset given that the squad was largely a mixture of 'youth' and 'really old' ... wish Lima could have bowed out with a better reputation and that they had brought a proper fly half like Tanner Vili who would definitely have got the ball into the hands of Alesana Tuilagi more often!  Also hoping that England realize they have the brightest crop of young hopefuls out of any nation right now and manage to give them some playing time, unlike the norm during the Robinson era!

 

[geo]

Nieghorn,

From my perspective, I think the best team on the field did win the day.  BZ to the Springboks

The All Blacks missed out.  Though there were a couple of bad calls and some bad luck, their opponents were able to put a stop to the steamroller.  (and it's not the 1st time).

There will be another time.... oportunities for new players.

More good Rugby to enjoy!

 

[Kat Stevens]

TANGENT

My beloved Hammers thumped 4-0 THREE TIMES IN A ROW (!!),  and now England getting manhandled by Scotland in the Six Nations.  How long must you torment me, oh gods of English sporting balance?  On the up side, any bandwagon climbing wanker can wear an Arsenal or Man United jersey, it takes a real warrior to wear the sacred claret and sky blue and keep his head up.

 

[benny88]

How long must you torment me, oh gods of English sporting balance? 

  Baaahahah funniest necropost ever. Good on the Scots though. I didn't catch it, was it a decent match?


  Also, you're right about the bandwagon hoppers on ManU and others, keep dreaming for West Ham glory...

 

[Kat Stevens]

  Baaahahah funniest necropost ever. Good on the Scots though. I didn't catch it, was it a decent match?


  Also, you're right about the bandwagon hoppers on ManU and others, keep dreaming for West Ham glory...

Nope, it was a shambolick mess from whistle to whistle, and the kilted yaksmen deserved the win.  Three phases and kick, three phases and kick.  I don't think the ball made it past 12 more than a few times.  And Wilkinson couldn't kick himself in his own arse, let alone a ball between the uprights.  The jocks pushed the English scrum off the ball a couple of times too...bleedin' diabolical, it was.  At least, one of the advantages of being a mongrel, I've still got Wales to pin me hopes on.

 

[devil39]

Yes, this does not have much to do with the Army, other than some of us like Rugby and most of us have a sense of humour.

However, anyone who has been watching the 6 Nations will realize that England is in crisis.  Coaching from Brian Ashton lame, Jonny Wilkinson lacklustre, Danny Cipriani booted off the team as 15 and back on as 10 (starting in place of Wilkinson) all within a week.  England lost to Scotland last week and is now in 4th place.

However from Scrumbag comes a hilarious take (with a lot of truth to it) as to why England is not winning..... "But we've got a Tongan!"  In the vein of a Rick Mercer monologue (but more introspective!) comes The Big Fat Hairy Man in Wales.  Enjoy!

http://www.scrumbag.tv/2008/03/big-fat-hairy-m.html

 

[Kirkhill]

Ta much Devil39.  Much better than the gemms.

 

[Journeyman]

Even funnier than the Brits on suicide watch in the shop after the Eng-Sco match   
"Australia -- it's all about reintegrating criminals back into society"   ;D

 

[devil39]

I have found the rest of his 6 Nations commentary.  He is Jed Thian, a New Zealander, and a very funny man.


Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd7E8S6jn0A&feature=user

Episode 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VPk6AfWkYc&feature=related

Episode 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0B942tRCTI&feature=related

Episode 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDYPdPZ42dY&feature=related

Episode 5: Above

Enjoy

 

[CougarKing]

I have found the rest of his 6 Nations commentary.  He is Jed Thian, a New Zealander, and a very funny man.

Speaking of New Zealanders...  ;D 

(All-Blacks vs. Scotland)

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/213272

 

[fire_guy686]

Speaking of New Zealanders...  ;D 

(All-Blacks vs. Scotland)

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/213272

Now that is funny right there.

Go Scotland!

 

[Kirkhill]

The only saving grace is all the guid Scots blood mixed amang the Kiwis.

 

[Kirkhill]

I think he has got the Scots nailed - a bunch of Presbyterians that feel guilty aboot winnin'.  "There's nothing wrong with winning......." if you must?

 

[Scott]

Okay, so I have been going like mad trying to figure out when the next British and Irish Lions test against South Africa is and have come up with zilch until recently. Given that I am in Scotland I kind of want to see this thing from a pub with a good rugby crowd! Anyway, the test is at 1000 Atlantic time on Saturday.

So, share your news about when tests of interest are, times, broadcaster, etc.

Real kick in the bag about Setanta, I hope it doesn't hurt us!

Go Lions!

 

[MJP]

The best I've found for finding games is this gem of a P2P search engine.  Just do a search for rugby and fiddle around with the dates.  It is all streaming and some of it is of dubious quality but it give access to matches we ordinarily don't get.

http://membersareatv.com/sports/links.asp?id=http://myp2p.eu/

 

[Scott]

Excellent, MJP, thanks.

The Lions match was awesome. Better still that I was in a proper Scottish pub watching it with some true blue fans - drunk and singing, all of them (I might have been drunk, too)

Should make for a great third test