Sports Talk

2.3k Topics 333.7k Posts
  • NFL

    0 Votes
    2k Posts
    62k Views

    it was surprising how many tackles of this nature did occur last two years. This was arguably because the NRL were trying to clamp down on it, so if it even looked like a hip drop tackle it was declared one, even if it technically wasn't. Not many this year but I would also imagine players largely have got the message.

    In saying that, if a player tries to barge past you, your natural instinct is to pull them down, whether your reaction includes actually thinking about being ok to use body weight, but not accidentally/deliberately landing on the legs, is not always possible.

    It does reduce the injuries that occur though which is good

  • The Current State of Rugby

    22 Votes
    1k Posts
    53k Views

    The over arching point needs to be made that these changes are NOT removing the scrums as a weapon for a team. It's a legitimate part of the game the scrum, and one that teams should be looking to dominate the opposition & win penalties from. That should never be in doubt.

    The rules are the same for everybody. IF you can now just focus on your front row being in a fit state to play for 80 minutes then you'll find the opposition do the same. If you select 400kg front rows, and they are shattered and unable to scrum after 40 mins, then thats fine too. However, you should expect the opposition to take on this glaring weakness in your preparation.

    The elephant in the room though is how on earth do you stop gamesmanship with these rules.

    That, I don't know.

  • Road Cycling

    0 Votes
    599 Posts
    25k Views

    Watched Laurence Pithie put in a truly outstanding performance at Gent Wevelgem yesterday. Only guy to mix it with Mads and VdP when they attacked and only ran out of juice on the final time up the Kemmelberg. Commentators on Eurosport were raving about him. He will win a big world tour race one day.

  • Aussie Community Rugby

    4 Votes
    165 Posts
    1k Views

    @Higgins said in Aussie Community Rugby:

    @NTA Although the referee is the sole judge of time and fact don't games over there that are blown up because of reasons you described have to go through a referee's report and a Rugby Union Judicial hearing? I know I had to attend two in my role as a Club Captain in Wellington because of that.

    In the event I presented a red card, I'd have to fill out an online report describing what happened. TBF I didn't see any punches thrown even if there were some. Lot of jersey pulling.

    I would not have to attend the Judiciary unless it was exceptional circumstances.

    Plus it was a trial game, honouring a guy who was a Life Member at both clubs, so limiting the damage was probably the best way out. Fuck the paperwork.

  • Sports Memes

    21 Votes
    2k Posts
    111k Views
  • NBL 2023-24

    0 Votes
    67 Posts
    1k Views

    You won't see many better buzzer beater game winners than that at any level

  • Magpies 2024

    0 Votes
    28 Posts
    897 Views

    Looks like MAC,Hastings and Taradale had easy wins and the other 2 games were closer.Havelock beating OldBoys Marist would be a bit of an upset wouldn't it??

  • Formula 1

    0 Votes
    330 Posts
    8k Views

    Apparently he's not a pay driver. Well Williams management and contracting are fucking morons then

  • 2024 Super Rugby jerseys

    1 Votes
    215 Posts
    5k Views

    Nah they didn't win in 97 so they're leaving it out on purpose

  • Quiz - Every team to beat AB's

    0 Votes
    2 Posts
    58 Views

    Some of the obscure ones were random guesses

    image.png

  • Moana Pasifika 2024

    0 Votes
    72 Posts
    2k Views

    @taniwharugby said in Moana Pasifika 2024:

    @Bovidae sorry, I meant he was called in full time prior to the season being kicked off (was called up FT back in Jan)

    You could be right, but he would still have replaced someone injured from the original squad above. Maybe Ofa Tauatevalu?

  • 6N 2024

    2 Votes
    65 Posts
    1k Views

    @MN5 said in 6N 2024:

    @Catogrande said in 6N 2024:

    @MN5 said in 6N 2024:

    @MiketheSnow said in 6N 2024:

    Although we had a disappointing season - aspects of which were to be expected based on the personnel available for selection - I'm still glad I'm not Scotland or Italy

    6N.jpg

    That’s the reigning five nations champions you’re talking about there

    And I was going to accuse @MiketheSnow of clutching straws

    It’s just how Scots Rugby fans roll.

    Between that and the Black Caps being inaugural World Test Champions I have both sports covered.

    Well, you always have this to keep you warm...

    news Scotland accused of 'arrogance' as Sam Warburton calls out post-match behaviour Scotland accused of 'arrogance' as Sam Warburton calls out post-match behaviour

    The Wales legend made the claims but refused to name the players involved in the celebrations.

  • Signed Rugby Jerseys Raffle

    4 Votes
    1 Posts
    44 Views
    No one has replied
  • NBA Season - now 23/24

    1 Votes
    2k Posts
    118k Views

    How good are the olympics going to be??!!!

  • George North retires

    10 Votes
    17 Posts
    312 Views

    @Catogrande it was a hamstring injury to all three muscles?

  • NPC 2024

    0 Votes
    34 Posts
    1k Views

    @Tim yeah I know Northland have been doing a bit of work with players like him and Evans as well as others from the region (playing elsewhere) to try and entice them back.

    I think our HP facilities are starting to pay dividends.

    Was chatting to a young fella I used to help coach who is in the HP set up (was in Blues U19s last year too) and he said they are training 4 times a week, so be interesting to see how he goes this year as it will be his 1st year of Senior rugby.

  • Golf

    0 Votes
    438 Posts
    11k Views

    Fox having an off day today. Geez he is pretty rough off the tee, must lose so many shots there. He’s hardly hit a fairway today.

  • Rugby & Concussions / Head Injuries

    1 Votes
    86 Posts
    4k Views

    You know we talk about contact sports, but in NZ media it seems only rugby is causing head injuries?

  • 2 Votes
    39 Posts
    619 Views

    Uni looks sharp

  • Rugby Podcasts / Panel

    4 Votes
    174 Posts
    9k Views