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Route 66 · 12 September 2011, 09:21 AM

I'm not at all familiar with rugby. I tried watching it for a while today and really couldn't figure how the game is played.

One thing is for sure though, those guys a tough bunch!

No pansy helmets for them like you'll find on American football players.

Grumpy Badger · 15 September 2011, 03:42 AM

Distinctly moderate win for Scotland over Georgia this morning.

I had a blast from the past when my old rugby coach from school appeared on my tv screen after the game...

I hadn't realised that Richie Dixon was Head Coach of the Georgia squad! When I was at school he was a Phys.Ed. teacher and Forwards Coach for the Scotland national squad...(in the days when rugby was just teetering on the Amateur/Professional cusp).

Really pleased to see him doing well for himself, he was a top bloke!

Oldwilsonian · 15 September 2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Distinctly moderate win for Scotland over Georgia this morning.

I had a blast from the past when my old rugby coach from school appeared on my tv screen after the game...

I hadn't realised that Richie Dixon was Head Coach of the Georgia squad! When I was at school he was a Phys.Ed. teacher and Forwards Coach for the Scotland national squad...(in the days when rugby was just teetering on the Amateur/Professional cusp).

Really pleased to see him doing well for himself, he was a top bloke!

Well done - the Tartan Army marches on....

speedo · 15 September 2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StevArn

I'm not at all familiar with rugby. I tried watching it for a while today and really couldn't figure how the game is played.

One thing is for sure though, those guys a tough bunch!

No pansy helmets for them like you'll find on American football players.

should watch rugby league. even tougher than rugby union.

blackmsport · 17 September 2011, 09:48 PM

Woah... the Wallabies got beaten

That's a major upset

masterserg · 17 September 2011, 10:43 PM

Finally, Pumas get a win!

Sarajevo · 18 September 2011, 02:56 AM

Brilliant win for Ireland against the arrogant Aussies. Comprehensive victory. Outstanding tactics, defence and strength. This makes our quarter final options so much easier and leaves the Aussies facing South Africa in the quarter finals.

dsio · 18 September 2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

Brilliant win for Ireland against the arrogant Aussies. Comprehensive victory. Outstanding tactics, defence and strength. This makes our quarter final options so much easier and leaves the Aussies facing South Africa in the quarter finals.

Watchumean arrogant?

I'm an Australian descended from Irish that fled the homeland for more plentiful potatoes so either way suits me, definitely surprising though.

Sarajevo · 18 September 2011, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

Watchumean arrogant?

I'm an Australian descended from Irish that fled the homeland for more plentiful potatoes so either way suits me, definitely surprising though.

1845 was a long time ago.... The Australian rugby team are arrogant, not Australians in general. Although, if I was Australian I would be very upset to be from a country with 22m population and where rugby is the number one sport, and to have lost to an island with a 6m population where rugby is the number four sport!

esm · 18 September 2011, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

1845 was a long time ago.... The Australian rugby team are arrogant, not Australians in general. Although, if I was Australian I would be very upset to be from a country with 22m population and where rugby is the number one sport, and to have lost to an island with a 6m population where rugby is the number four sport!

What's the population got to do with the price of fish in china?

Sarajevo · 18 September 2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

What's the population got to do with the price of fish in china?

more population = more potential players.

dsio · 18 September 2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

1845 was a long time ago.... The Australian rugby team are arrogant, not Australians in general. Although, if I was Australian I would be very upset to be from a country with 22m population and where rugby is the number one sport, and to have lost to an island with a 6m population where rugby is the number four sport!

Rugby is the number one sport in Australia? =\

dsio · 18 September 2011, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

more population = more potential players.

By that logic China and India are going to smash the All Blacks

Sarajevo · 18 September 2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

By that logic China and India are going to smash the All Blacks

note the use of the word "potential" in my previous post, thus acknowledging the weak correlation between population and players. I appreciate you are a bit hacked off after such a defeat but don't take it out on me!

dsio · 18 September 2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarajevo

note the use of the word "potential" in my previous post, thus acknowledging the weak correlation between population and players. I appreciate you are a bit hacked off after such a defeat but don't take it out on me!

I still put it in the win column, like I said, Ireland I don't mind seeing win at all, if the USA or Russia beat us then that would be a nightmare, but I've got enough close relatives over there to be happy for them =D

Sarajevo · 18 September 2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

I still put it in the win column, like I said, Ireland I don't mind seeing win at all, if the USA or Russia beat us then that would be a nightmare, but I've got enough close relatives over there to be happy for them =D

can't see that happening, it would be a real disaster. Greetings from the Emerald Isle!

blackmsport · 18 September 2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dsio

Watchumean arrogant?

I'm an Australian descended from Irish that fled the homeland for more plentiful potatoes so either way suits me, definitely surprising though.

the wallabies has been a bit arrogant after the tri nation win....

may be the AB didn't want to peak too early and they let the tri-nation cup go to prepare for RWC... as the AB has been too confident in the last few world cups

PS... I'm an Australian descended from NZ that fled the homeland for more plentiful potatoes

Lol-x · 18 September 2011, 07:27 PM

I love this song:

Australia performed very poorly yesterday.

Australia's next match (next week) is against the U.S.A.

That should be a good game and I personally hope the U.S.A. wins.

The World Cup is getting interesting, get on board and check it out. This is a once in 4 year event and it does involve the whole world (unlike the baseball World Series)

mrloneranger · 18 September 2011, 09:08 PM

Great win for Ireland.. well done!

England, well, a win is a win, we got the bonus point so all good. Still need to improve but it looked better than the last game. Hopefully we can gain some confidence from Romania.

England vs New Zealand Final ??

limenko · 18 September 2011, 09:27 PM

The Irish were brilliant last night, credit has to be paid where credit is due. They smashed our scrum and set a great platform upfront. Our backs (when they got the ball) tried to keep the pace up even in slippery conditions and made some poor choices I mean when you need a try and another scoring play why do you throw a behind the back pass and not just go to ground and recycle the ball quickly.

Overall the rugby has been outstanding and excluding the All Blacks rout of Japan the minnows have done really well.

blackmsport · 19 September 2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by limenko

Overall the rugby has been outstanding and excluding the All Blacks rout of Japan the minnows have done really well.

yeah the final score was 83-7 against Japan

Grumpy Badger · 23 September 2011, 05:42 PM

Well, an hour til the kickoff for Australia v USA.

Must win game for the Ozzies or it's an early trip home. It should be an easy win but, from a neutral point of view, I'd love to see the Eagles make a good fight of it!

Lol-x · 23 September 2011, 05:54 PM

C'mon USA how good are you???? Are you men or marshmallows???

Smash and demolish those arrogant Aussies, they couldn't even beat Ireland.

Andad · 23 September 2011, 06:22 PM

Well it was a good game on Saturday and the Irish deserved to win.

The weather was terrible for the whole time we were there.

We just got back from Auckland yesterday and we are 'rugby'd out'.

It was great to catch up with JJ's family for daughter Yasmin and John's wedding on the 19th.

We also finally caught up with Joe (bubba) and had a really good few days.

Will post some pix on another thread.

No pix of Bubba though 'cos he is one ugly mo.

blackmsport · 23 September 2011, 06:31 PM

Aust vs USA is on at I type this

...... Funny enough I cheer for the the US as I want the Kiwi to win

Grumpy Badger · 23 September 2011, 06:43 PM

Good try for the wallabies... Looked a touch forward on the first camera angle.

Ohhh... Another one as I typed! Looks like Australia don't have too much to worry about!

blackmsport · 23 September 2011, 06:51 PM

after 10 min ... I give up

USA can't play

stick to your Football game .... USA

Grumpy Badger · 23 September 2011, 06:52 PM

We maybe spoke too soon...!

I'd turn it back on Blackmsport! It's scrappy but the US have put them under a hell of a lot of pressure!

blackmsport · 23 September 2011, 06:54 PM

it may be a RSA vs Namb score game the way it goes so far

blackmsport · 23 September 2011, 06:56 PM

I wait till the next game French vs NZ should be great game to watch

15 September 2011, 03:42 AM	#32
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Distinctly moderate win for Scotland over Georgia this morning. I had a blast from the past when my old rugby coach from school appeared on my tv screen after the game... I hadn't realised that Richie Dixon was Head Coach of the Georgia squad! When I was at school he was a Phys.Ed. teacher and Forwards Coach for the Scotland national squad...(in the days when rugby was just teetering on the Amateur/Professional cusp). Really pleased to see him doing well for himself, he was a top bloke! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

17 September 2011, 10:43 PM	#36
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Finally, Pumas get a win! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

18 September 2011, 07:27 PM	#48
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I love this song: Australia performed very poorly yesterday. Australia's next match (next week) is against the U.S.A. That should be a good game and I personally hope the U.S.A. wins. The World Cup is getting interesting, get on board and check it out. This is a once in 4 year event and it does involve the whole world (unlike the baseball World Series) __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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23 September 2011, 05:42 PM	#52
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Well, an hour til the kickoff for Australia v USA. Must win game for the Ozzies or it's an early trip home. It should be an easy win but, from a neutral point of view, I'd love to see the Eagles make a good fight of it! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

12 September 2011, 09:21 AM	#31
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I'm not at all familiar with rugby. I tried watching it for a while today and really couldn't figure how the game is played. One thing is for sure though, those guys a tough bunch! No pansy helmets for them like you'll find on American football players.

17 September 2011, 09:48 PM	#35
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Woah... the Wallabies got beaten That's a major upset

18 September 2011, 02:56 AM	#37
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	Brilliant win for Ireland against the arrogant Aussies. Comprehensive victory. Outstanding tactics, defence and strength. This makes our quarter final options so much easier and leaves the Aussies facing South Africa in the quarter finals.

18 September 2011, 09:27 PM	#50
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	The Irish were brilliant last night, credit has to be paid where credit is due. They smashed our scrum and set a great platform upfront. Our backs (when they got the ball) tried to keep the pace up even in slippery conditions and made some poor choices I mean when you need a try and another scoring play why do you throw a behind the back pass and not just go to ground and recycle the ball quickly. Overall the rugby has been outstanding and excluding the All Blacks rout of Japan the minnows have done really well.

23 September 2011, 05:54 PM	#53
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	C'mon USA how good are you???? Are you men or marshmallows??? Smash and demolish those arrogant Aussies, they couldn't even beat Ireland. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

23 September 2011, 06:22 PM	#54
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Well it was a good game on Saturday and the Irish deserved to win. The weather was terrible for the whole time we were there. We just got back from Auckland yesterday and we are 'rugby'd out'. It was great to catch up with JJ's family for daughter Yasmin and John's wedding on the 19th. We also finally caught up with Joe (bubba) and had a really good few days. Will post some pix on another thread. No pix of Bubba though 'cos he is one ugly mo. __________________ E

23 September 2011, 06:31 PM	#55
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Aust vs USA is on at I type this ...... Funny enough I cheer for the the US as I want the Kiwi to win

23 September 2011, 06:43 PM	#56
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Good try for the wallabies... Looked a touch forward on the first camera angle. Ohhh... Another one as I typed! Looks like Australia don't have too much to worry about! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

23 September 2011, 06:51 PM	#57
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	after 10 min ... I give up USA can't play stick to your Football game .... USA

23 September 2011, 06:52 PM	#58
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	We maybe spoke too soon...! I'd turn it back on Blackmsport! It's scrappy but the US have put them under a hell of a lot of pressure! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

23 September 2011, 06:54 PM	#59
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	it may be a RSA vs Namb score game the way it goes so far

23 September 2011, 06:56 PM	#60
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I wait till the next game French vs NZ should be great game to watch

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