DangerMark 122 Posted November 7, 2015 Anyone following the England vs. NZ RL Test series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted November 7, 2015 I was keeping an eye on it, seems like today's game was a bit of a damp squib. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted November 10, 2015 Big news, as a US Rugby Union competition has been announced. http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/34769880 No word on teams, but the announcement stated that the Northeast US, Rocky Mountains and California would be likely areas. Six US Teams will play next year, and Canadian sides will join the competition next year. Combined with the London Irish-Saracens game in March, good time to be a US Rugby fan, even if the USA and Canada bombed in the World Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerMark 122 Posted November 10, 2015 Didn't see the USA, but Canada played some good rugby, and were unlucky to lose. Well, indiscipline hurt them, too, but the back row was solid, Hirayama was someone I wouldn't mind bringing on to try and break open a tight game, and Van der Merwe played like a genuine star, although he had signed for the Scarlets in the Pro12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChesterCopperpot 4,184 Posted November 18, 2015 RIP Jonah Lomu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted November 18, 2015 RIP Jonah Lomu, one of the best players ever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 27,741 Posted November 18, 2015 RIP Jonah Lomu RIP Jonah Lomu, one of the best players ever. So sad. R.I.P. Jonah Lomu. Thoughts out to his family and friends during this difficult time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 27,741 Posted November 30, 2015 Moving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqNGWsJDigc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 15,061 Posted December 4, 2015 Sooooooo, this happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabremike 2,904 Posted December 5, 2015 Sooooooo, this happened.I still say USA Rugby should copy NZ and do a dance before the game. I suggest the Dougie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted February 7, 2016 So, the Six Nations kicked off this weekend, and it's wide open.. mostly because none of the teams seem to be dominant. England beat Scotland and France beat Italy, both as expected, but they were both close games, and Wales and Ireland drew. Can't say anyone really impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerMark 122 Posted February 11, 2016 Priestland plays much better with Young Jonathan Davies than Biggar does, so there's that. Biggar takes better drop goals. Still, he could probably use the week off. Given what happened the last time Wales played Ireland in the Six Nations in Dublin, I'll take that result. Italy were structured and disciplined and everything English people like, and France were the most French team in years. Neither side could kick from the tee, and it led to a glorious match; and shades of Jamie Peacock with that last drop goal attempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted February 13, 2016 so, assuming England beat Italy, looks like we have 3 Haves (England, France, Wales) and 3 Have Nots (Ireland, Italy, and Scotland). Man, who thought Ireland would be 0-1-1 after two games?.. and how weird is it to classify Ireland as a Have-Not?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted February 27, 2016 Something awesome happened, looks like ESPN3 will be streaming (live and on demand) the new Southern Hemisphere Super Rugby season, which kicked off this weekend with 18 teams, including teams from Argentina and Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabremike 2,904 Posted March 7, 2016 Anyone thinking of going to the London Irish-Sarachans match at Red Bull Arena should be aware tickets can be had for under $15 on StubHub. They grossly overpriced the tickets and now they are cutting prices and putting stuff on SH like crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted March 11, 2016 Looks like nbcsn may have the premiership rights starting next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted March 12, 2016 So England may have just about clinched the Six Nations with today's "holding on by their fingertips" victory with Wales. France must beat Scotland, which isn't a guarantee..then beat England, and make up 58 points along the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted March 13, 2016 Scotland beat France 29-18, giving England the Six Nations title. Still something to play for next week, as England will try for the Grand Slam against France. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted April 16, 2016 One World Sports will be airing US Pro Rugby games (the new professional rugby union league here in the US) edit: and apparently aol.com has streaming video of games as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted April 16, 2016 I like 3 of those 5 uniforms, Ohio and Denver just don't do anything for me. Can you tell a bike company came up with the uniforms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted June 11, 2016 Two months later, the first set of Summer Internationals are in the book, and surprise surprise, England beat Australia, and Ireland get their first ever win in South Africa despite being down to 14 men for over half the game. New Zealand trailed Wales at halftime but stormed back to win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted November 7, 2016 Five months later, what a game between Ireland and New Zealand and the Barbarians vs South Africa at Wembley (let's not mention what the Maori All Blacks did to the USA) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 15,061 Posted November 7, 2016 62,300 in Chicago for Ireland/NZ. Unreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirFozzie 457 Posted November 12, 2016 Well, that was certainly a good result for England today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 15,061 Posted November 15, 2016 ...wait, what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
