DangerMark Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 The important thing is not to try and describe that mayhem, but that Wales won the Grand Slam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 If you had the Aussies beating New Zealand by 21, raise your hand. Any of you with your hands raised are liars. (the red card was deserved though) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 I don't know what I was expecting from england-ireland, but it definitely wasn't England hanging 57 on Ireland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, SirFozzie said: I don't know what I was expecting from england-ireland, but it definitely wasn't England hanging 57 on Ireland. Same here, bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Holy shit, looking at the price to watch the Rugby World in the US make my head spin. What fucking bullshit. I thought I could get NBC Gold for 10 bucks a month to get it, but no, you have to pay 200+ bucks to watch it. Fuck that shit, and fuck NBC Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 Yeah, at least some of the matches are on NBC/NBCSN, and those not, I will wait till they're over and then dow.. (looks at the mods tapping the banhammer impatiently) Well, I'm sure you can figure out what I'll do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, SirFozzie said: Yeah, at least some of the matches are on NBC/NBCSN, and those not, I will wait till they're over and then dow.. (looks at the mods tapping the banhammer impatiently) Well, I'm sure you can figure out what I'll do This post gave me the chuckles. Cheers. You'll want to check out the Rugby Union vs. Rugby League debate in the SEPTEMBER 2019 WRESTLING DISCUSSION THREAD. Edited September 20, 2019 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Remember the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup? England shit the bed becoming the first hosts to be eliminated at the pool stage. I think of that, New Zealand retaining the World Cup but above all, this: Jump to 14:10 as Japan defeated South Africa with the last minute try! Bonus: Edited September 20, 2019 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Man, Amazons internet browser is very generous... If you know what I mean? I had no idea Japan had a good Rugby team. Are all these players the offspring of Meng? Edited September 20, 2019 by LoneWolf&Subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) They've imported players from South Africa and elsewhere as well. Japan actually have a pretty decent history in Rugby (one of the Princes studied at Oxford and encouraged it when he returned to Japan), plus the ethos of the game fits in well with Japanese culture. (All the top teams are basically corporate teams) edit: Major props to one rugby club, they have teams for 70 and over and even 80+ year old players. https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-49598887 Edited September 20, 2019 by SirFozzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 A bit early, but do we sound the Upset Alert? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, SirFozzie said: A bit early, but do we sound the Upset Alert? Be nice. I always root for the underdog provided they're not going up against my team or one I want to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) To steal a line from an old Cricket song, it's "Come on Aussie Come on" time, as they retake the lead with about 15 to play, and Fiji a man down. edit: Yup, the Sin Binning was too much for Fiji. You'd look at the result and think that the Aussies walked it, but they were down for nearly 60 minutes of the game. Can't blame the ref for the yellow either, Fiji had committed too many fouls, they tired out. Edited September 21, 2019 by SirFozzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinube Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) If you are in Japan or you have a way to View such Programming over the Net you can watch matches live at https://tver.jp/ You can also watch the Women's Volleyball World Cup too if you are so inclined. Edited September 21, 2019 by lostinube 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Quick power rankings through the first 7 games 1 New Zealand 2 Ireland 3 South Africa 4 England 5 Australia 6 France 7 Argentina 8 Fiji 9 Japan 10 Italy 11 Scotland 12 Tonga 13 Russia 14 Namibia Quick Thoughts: South Africa played decent enough against the world champs to stay in the top 3. Ireland look like the best (only?) chance for a Northern Hemisphere Finalist. England, France, Italy all looked sketchy while winning. Scotland is putrid. The Aussies are thanking the Rugby Gods that the game wasn't 60 minutes instead of 80, and that their high tackle wasn't punished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Samoa looked good, but the refereeing was.. not so good. Russia are one of the worst teams here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 So.... USA's first game coming up. If they can keep the margin of defeat below 20-30, it'll be a success Nice to hear the news that the USA is looking at hosting the '27 or '31 Rugby World Cups though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Italy is not THAT much better then Canada, Canada just keeps mishandling (I think they're in double digits in mishandles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Thankfully it's the middle of the night in America, and the sport is barely televised there, so most of their citizens won't be aware of the arsekicking they just took. Pretty brutal. Shut out in regulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) Japan with another huge Rugby World Cup upset, beating Ireland 19-12. Wow. Edited September 28, 2019 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Heck of a game between Wales-Australia, dunno if Wales took their foot off the Aussie throats or if the Aussies are just a great late-game team. But man, Australia-England in a knockout quarterfinal? Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Forgot this topic existed! On 9/29/2019 at 11:11 AM, SirFozzie said: Heck of a game between Wales-Australia, dunno if Wales took their foot off the Aussie throats or if the Aussies are just a great late-game team. But man, Australia-England in a knockout quarterfinal? Yes please. It seemed like Australia just came out more aggressive in the second half and pressured them. Wales hung on by the skin of their teeth and must be thankful that they've been afforded such a long break before their next game. Be interesting to see what it took out of both teams though as they went hard. Aussies backchatting to the ref was doing my head in a bit, he was on the verge of completely losing control of the game in the first half. As for today, y'know how everyone used to say 'you never know which France side is going to show up' because of how wildly inconsistent they were? Do you think that little cliche crown is Ireland's to wear now? Even with a 28-0 win over Russia they didn't look convincing at all. They always choke in major tournaments but so far their world cup campaign has been bizarre. Is it because Schmidt is going when it's over? Edited October 3, 2019 by BurningBeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 South Africa-Italy was over early in the second half, when Italy had a man sent off for a tip tackle. (IE, feet above the head at one point) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Annnnnnd speaking of red cards, take a bow Thomas Lavanini.. actually, take a shower, because he's off for a high tackle. England up early and will have the man advantage the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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