Rugby Union

[johnstrac]

2 hours ago, sigh said:

World Cup starting on Friday, cracking opening game - in fact, cracking games on all weekend.

Don't fancy Scotland's chances though, doubt we will catch either the Bok's or the Irish cold unfortunately.

It's a big ask I'm afraid. The ludicrously early draw now means that the top 5 teams in the world rankings are in the same half of the draw, only 2 of these can reach the semi finals.

[Roberto]

Enjoyable rugby match that first half.

Zander Fagerson is a hard cunt.

[johnstrac]

Always second today I'm afraid.

[Roberto]

1 hour ago, johnstrac said:

Always second today I'm afraid.

Ref was a cunt. Not a case of him being the cause, just loved being centre of attention.

[sigh]

Been some cracking games on, most notably either the Wales V Fiji or the Aus v Fiji, blown that group wide open

Marler good value for Engerland, not much there to trouble them now and they will progress to the quarter

Ireland v SAFFA will be an intriguing game, but no matter the result the Irish will still batter Scotland, shame.

[Roberto]

South Africa game should have been different.

Shows doesn't matter what sport it is, referees and TMO/VAR are absolutely shite.

Boy gets sent off for England for the same thing the South Africa boy got nothing for.

[johnstrac]

Nice win today but serious improvement required if we're to bear Ireland.

[Roberto]

28 minutes ago, johnstrac said:

Nice win today but serious improvement required if we're to bear Ireland.

Grizzly 

[johnstrac]

1 minute ago, Roberto said:

Grizzly 

I see what I did there.

[sigh]

On 9/24/2023 at 7:08 PM, johnstrac said:

Nice win today but serious improvement required if we're to bear Ireland.

Ireland will have the weight of expectation bearing down on them, we will be the serious underdogs, we may surprise them (I don't think we will, but you never know), we just, as a bear necessity,need to make all our tackles and take the points option every time - and not give away any penalties.

Pity Iain Milne isnt still playing 

[Reed or deed]

Whatever happens in the group, unless Scotland beat Romania by a huge margin and also beat Ireland well, it’s not looking great for chances of qualifying.

Scotland have got the shitty end of the stick in this draw and ridiculous to get SA and Ireland in a 5 team group.

Look at the teams the english racists get in their group 🤷‍♂️

[johnstrac]

2 hours ago, Reed or deed said:

Whatever happens in the group, unless Scotland beat Romania by a huge margin and also beat Ireland well, it’s not looking great for chances of qualifying.

Scotland have got the shitty end of the stick in this draw and ridiculous to get SA and Ireland in a 5 team group.

Look at the teams the english racists get in their group 🤷‍♂️

To be fair I don't think it was fiddled (it's not the SFA after all) but the draw was certainly made far too early.

[Reed or deed]

2 hours ago, johnstrac said:

To be fair I don't think it was fiddled (it's not the SFA after all) but the draw was certainly made far too early.

They need to look at how the draw is made for sure i think.

There will be a few matches in the group stages that would have been worthy of the final.

[Ramandu]

23 hours ago, Reed or deed said:

They need to look at how the draw is made for sure i think.

There will be a few matches in the group stages that would have been worthy of the final.

They've already said they won't be doing the draw that early again. 

[sigh]

All Blacks of old have finally turned up, Italy of old have also turned up, rather one sided game (first half) but good to see the AB’s can still turn it on, hope they can do it against stronger opposition 

[Roberto]

New Zealand look in mood

[Reed or deed]

Darcy Graham ❤️

[For Fecks Sake]

Tonga #3

Fucking hell, imagine trying to stop him!

[Dynamo]

This is seriously the worst tournament going. Started a month ago and literally nothing has happened. 

[johnstrac]

30 minutes ago, Dynamo said:

This is seriously the worst tournament going. Started a month ago and literally nothing has happened. 

Well, 2/3's of the matches have been played so I can't see how "nothing has happened". Granted there's more than a few one sided encounters but also some surprises and still lots to play for with some "win and in" scenarios this weekend.

[maryhilldon]

It's that drawn out i actually forget it's still on.

[maryhilldon]

Barely worth watching till the quarters, once all the dross have been papped out.

[Roberto]

1 hour ago, johnstrac said:

Well, 2/3's of the matches have been played so I can't see how "nothing has happened". Granted there's more than a few one sided encounters but also some surprises and still lots to play for with some "win and in" scenarios this weekend.

Surely not 2/3rds?

Genuinely forget its on at times. Pish this time round.

[johnstrac]

32 of the scheduled 48 games played (includes the frankly ridiculous 3rd place game).

[Roberto]

9 hours ago, johnstrac said:

32 of the scheduled 48 games played (includes the frankly ridiculous 3rd place game).

Jesus genuinely doesn't feel like it.

Rest my case then. Point stands. 

[Roberto]

Ireland defence is outstanding.

[YorkDon]

Ireland just too good and Scotland not good enough when chances present themselves.

[Roberto]

2 minutes ago, YorkDon said:

Ireland just too good and Scotland not good enough when chances present themselves.

Best team they've had in years and still can't get close enough.

Ireland will go close this year, so strong in defence.

The horny winger boy who retired from international rugby is a big miss. Hogg.

[donswin1983]

Jesus! Getting utterly fist fucked here! Are Ireland that good, or are Scotland just not as good as people think..

this could end up about 60 odd…

[Reed or deed]

Ireland are really fuckin good