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    • Yeetyaah

      Waikato v Tasman (Premiership Final)
      Rugby Matches • waikato tasman • • Yeetyaah

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      Hooroo

      It was a cool atmosphere too.

      $9 a can opened up the ole wallet a bit but who cares in that situation. Was a very fun evening.

      Book ended the game with beers at the Eastside which I haven't been to in a very long time.

    • Duluth

      Waikato v Canterbury (Premiership SF)
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      nzzp

      @duluth said in Waikato v Canterbury (Premiership SF):

      I agree. Some goodish players and some potential. But the squad is nothing special.. I think a few people haven’t noticed the change in quality (particularly the Sky commentators)

      the quality of rugby analysis and insight in the commentating teams is woeful.

    • Kiwiwomble

      Waikato v Otago
      Rugby Matches • waikato otago • • Kiwiwomble

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      Kiwiwomble

      ....i went to the pub and missed the last 20

    • C

      BOP v Waikato
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      @bovidae said in BOP v Waikato:

      Is Campbell injured too, or one of the many who have had to leave for overseas contracts?

      I reckon you could make a very good combined BOP/Waikato XV from the players who didn't play in this game. 🙂

      Another gone to EDIT : France, other team mates Japan

    • Stargazer

      Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS)
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      Nepia

      @act-crusader said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

      @williethewaiter said in Hawke's Bay v Waikato (RS):

      That last shoulder charge pisses me off in general.. That's what a red card should be for.. dirty cheap shots..

      Add to that Toala putting his hands up and asking the the ref “what did I do?”. Clear as day shoulder charge with no attempt whatsoever to wrap arm(s) around. Should always be a red.

      Any update on Tongia? He was down for a bit

      You're rubbing it on a bit thick, he slightly put his hands up at the time and then acknowledged the card with a gesture to the ref as he walked off.

      On replay I think @Bones is correct Tongia cut in just as Toala was setting for the tackle.

      I would post diagramed pics if I was Australian and/or not lazy.

    • Stargazer

      Waikato v Taranaki
      Rugby Matches • waikato taranaki • • Stargazer

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      @bovidae agreed on those things. Naholo missed tackle badly for Waaka try. Thought game was won then for Waikato but some bad decisions by F Smith and the loss of Roe's cool tactical head cost them. Mcwhannell was great but whole tight five were very effective.

    • taniwharugby

      Northland v Waikato
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      Dice

      @taniwharugby said in Northland v Waikato:

      @dice the origin of the Turtle...iirc Rangers was in response to the move Digby Ioane was busting out at the time

      Geez, I missed your post.

    • Bovidae

      Tasman v Waikato
      Rugby Matches • tasman waikato • • Bovidae

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      OleOleOle

      @yeetyaah I don't think you can describe Hames as a commentator of Tasman games, more a cheerleader

    • Duluth

      Waikato v Canterbury
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      Bovidae

      We were discussing this leaving the stadium and joked that NZR would issue an apology during the week.

    • Canes4life

      Waikato vs Wellington
      Rugby Matches • waikato wellington • • Canes4life

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      gt12

      @kiwimurph said in Waikato vs Wellington:

      Super teams should be eyeing up Ratima.

      He's got a Kelleher thing going. If he's lucky that will lead to a pornstar wife at least.

    • Duluth

      North Harbour v Waikato
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      Yeetyaah

      Dawai was real good, he's been around for a couple of years at least but looks better in this one game than he has ever IMO.

    • Dice

      Premiership Semi-Final: Auckland v Waikato
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      @Crazy-Horse said in Premiership Semi-Final: Auckland v Waikato:

      @Kirwan said in Premiership Semi-Final: Auckland v Waikato:

      @Crazy-Horse said in Premiership Semi-Final: Auckland v Waikato:

      @Kirwan said in Premiership Semi-Final: Auckland v Waikato:

      @African-Monkey said in Premiership Semi-Final: Auckland v Waikato:

      I'm 50 mins into this game and geez does TJ have money on Waikato to win? Every decision that goes Auckland's way he sulks like a baby and has done nothing but rip into them when they make an error.

      It’s painful, hopefully they give Nisbo the final.

      I suspect the reason why some don’t hear it is they kind of agree with TJs anti-Auckland stance. Difference is they aren’t paid to basically promote a sport.

      Look at that Oz league commentator that makes a basic try seem like it was orgasmic. It’s almost like he likes the sport or something.

      I can't speak for others, but I am not anti Auckland, or anyone else for that matter. I just don't care enough for that shit.

      I have asked before, but someone give examples on how he is so mean to Auckland/Blues so I can see what I am missing. I recall TJ being critical and sounding frustrated at the Blues a few seasons ago when they were playing dumb rugby, but at the same time just about everyone on here were expressing the same frustrations.

      Lately I have been hearing TJ shooting his load over some of the young Auckland players - Rayasi and Sullivan spring to mind.

      Auckland does something good, muted enthusiasm. Opponent does the same thing, creams his pants.

      Auckland makes a mistake, goes on a multi minute rant. Opponent does the same thing, doesn’t get mentioned.

      Example from this game, Auckland player gets shoulder charged off the ball, with the whiplash effect it looked like it nearly knocked him out.

      He goes on and on about it was a harsh penalty.

      His job is to commentate, not cheerlead his favourites. Every other province gets a local colour commentator, and they generally keep him in check when he starts talking shit.

      If we can’t replace this dickhead, then at least pair him with an ex Auckland player that can call him out when he displays his bias, and crucially can sound enthusiastic for the Auckland team in the biggest rugby market in the country.

      Yeah I recall him going on about the shoulder charge but saw it as him not agreeing with the penalty, not an anti Auckland thing. But I acknowledge that could come across as anti Auckland if you had a horse in the race.

      Reminds me of people saying Justin Marshall favours the Crusaders in his commentary, but from my perspective as a Crusader supporter it seems the opposite. It's like he deliberately goes against the Crusaders to appear neutral. We all see and interpret things differently.

      And you would have a point if it was just me going on about his bias, but even non-Auckland fans notice it.

    • Duluth

      Northland v Waikato
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      I think Waikato has been training with Wellington on how to derail your season wow what a slide...

    • Yeetyaah

      Waikato v Bay of Plenty
      Rugby Matches • bop waikato • • Yeetyaah

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      Am away this weekend so miss the BOP v Harbour match. What a huge one that will be! Back in time for the final v Waikato though. That is assuming that Tasman and Auckland maintain their current approach through semis. I can dream....

    • Duluth

      Auckland v Waikato
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      Duluth

      @Yeetyaah said in Auckland v Waikato:

      Kinda glad I didn't watch that one. At a mates wedding drunk as shit.

      Here’s the highlights. Enjoy 🙂

    • Yeetyaah

      Waikato vs Taranaki
      Rugby Matches • waikato taranaki • • Yeetyaah

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      ACT Crusader

      That was a good second half by both sides. Two evenly matched teams.

      Unlucky finish at the end for the Naki because they had created the space.

      That halfback for the Mooloo has a pretty sweet pass on him.

    • Bovidae

      Canterbury v Waikato
      Rugby Matches • canterbury waikato • • Bovidae

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      Hooroo

      That was a peach of a last 20 mins from us. I was supposed to be at the game but decided to go down a couple of weeks earlier instead. Mates still went though and are still celebrating.

    • Duluth

      Waikato v Counties
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      OleOleOle

      @Bovidae Yes, good to see mitch getting game time...he's playing well too. Just good to see Luke on the field.

      I thought Pickerill was a step up from the guy last week.

    • Duluth

      Southland v Waikato
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      Yeetyaah

      @Hooroo Small world eh, my flatmate went to school with him and knows him.

    • Stargazer

      Tasman v Waikato
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      shark

      @Yeetyaah said in Tasman v Waikato:

      @Machpants so any player can disrupt the ball in a pass as long as it's flicked back?

      Of course. You're not offside and you're not in any way deliberately knocking it forward.

    • Bovidae

      Waikato v North Harbour
      Rugby Matches • waikato northharbour • • Bovidae

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      Bovidae

      @taniwharugby said in Waikato v North Harbour:

      @Yeetyaah said in Waikato v North Harbour:

      Te Whare is quite fast

      certainly seems to have a great burst of speed!!

      Te Whare is definitely quicker than someone of his physique should be. I think he has played mostly on the wing in rep rugby.

    • Duluth

      Waikato v Wellington
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      Snowy

      @Hooroo said in Waikato v Wellington:

      @Snowy said in Waikato v Wellington:

      @Yeetyaah I'm not a boomer and you don't have my staff or my nieces. They spell like that.

      The odd thing about it is that it works.

      My mum is late to the texting show. Only been doing it for about 3-4 years. Her older sister (my Aunty) is really good and quick at is and uses abbreviations all the time.

      This weekend before our horse was racing, Mum sent, "Gluck"

      I think your Mum has just invented a word, and I like it.

      All of the years we have been wasting letters it seems.

      Anyway the Wellington half back's parents decided to do it years ago too.

    • Crucial

      Ultimate NPC: Round 2 Auckland v Waikato
      Ultimate NPC Teams • auckland waikato • • Crucial

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      KiwiMurph

      Would have been fun to watch that Waikato midfield with both players in their prime.

    • Crucial

      Ultimate NPC: Round 1 Waikato v Manawatu
      Ultimate NPC Teams • waikato manawatu • • Crucial

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      @Tim I reckon Manawatu might have the better pack - at least in terms of the "greatness" pantheon.

      Waikato only has Loe and (for a short time) Messam as regular first choice ABs.

      Manawatu has Knight, Lambert, Shaw and Eveleigh.

    • Crucial

      Ultimate NPC: - Waikato
      Ultimate NPC Teams • waikato • • Crucial

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      Crucial

      @Bovidae said in Ultimate NPC: - Waikato:

      @Crucial So we are down to our 3rd choice 1st 5 now?

      I'm tempted to go for Wayne Smith as the best option for our backline, not Foster. A game for Waikato B must count! 🙂

      No one will remember Murray Taylor. I don't.

      Well if you didn’t poach your 10s from elsewhere you wouldn’t have that problem.
      I have put Foster in at the moment but you can decide a late sub if you want

    • Yeetyaah

      Waikato 2020
      Sports Talk • waikato • • Yeetyaah

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      Bovidae

      @Bovidae said in Waikato 2020:

      There was also a U20 game on at Beetham Park between Waikato and Taranaki U20s today at the same time as the FPC game.

      An update:

      Firstly, never ask a player involved in a game what the score was. 🙂 Taranaki won 24-19.

      Secondly, this wasn't an U20 game as such, but one of a series of games between the academy players from each province within the Chiefs region. The Waikato team is mainly U19 and younger than most of the other teams they are playing.

    • Bovidae

      Wellington vs Waikato
      Rugby Matches • waikato wellington • • Bovidae

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      Stargazer

      @Yeetyaah They saw Aumua play for Tasman and thought they could do it, too.

    • Stargazer

      Waikato v Taranaki
      Rugby Matches • waikato taranaki • • Stargazer

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      Chester Draws

      @Yeetyaah said in Waikato v Taranaki:

      Fletch is having an average game.

      I thought he was alright. Better than Perofeta anyhow.

      He's not well served inside and at least can catch and pass.

    • Bovidae

      Otago vs Waikato (Ranfurly Shield)
      Rugby Matches • otago waikato • • Bovidae

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      Bones

      @Stargazer said in Otago vs Waikato (Ranfurly Shield):

      @Bones Are you really surprised? Despite him being in the AB7s squad for a couple of years now?

      Yeah, he's never looked express. Wasn't sure if he was going to crack 15s either but looks like he's having a good season?

    • Duluth

      Waikato vs Tasman
      Rugby Matches • waikato tasman • • Duluth

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      Duluth

    • Stargazer

      Waikato v Hawke's Bay
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      Yeetyaah

      @DrivingMaul Yeah it was too I saw you talking to him.

    • Bovidae

      North Harbour vs Waikato
      Rugby Matches • northharbour waikato • • Bovidae

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      DrivingMaul

      My post match interviews with Kieran Keane, Murphy Taramai and Fletcher Smith:



    • KiwiMurph

      Waikato v Auckland
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      shark

      @African-Monkey said in Waikato v Auckland:

      @shark Interestingly enough, Ennor coming into centre will make it a 5th different midfield combo in a row. Having said that, Ennor and Osborne in the backline makes it a hell of a lot better.

      Yep, I noted that early on in the Canterbury vs Southland thread after the teams were posted.

    • DrivingMaul

      Counties Manukau v Waikato
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      My post match interviews from the game:




    • Duluth

      BOP vs Waikato
      Rugby Matches • bop waikato • • Duluth

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      @Stargazer A lot of attacking talent in the back line for the bay Ravouvou had a good game and was replaced at half time By Narawa who was just as dangerous when he came on. Forward pack was really dominant and I never felt like Waikato would get back into it. The Waikato Centre had a great game defiantly got the better of Webber.

    • Bovidae

      Waikato vs Canterbury
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      @DrivingMaul thanks for all the post match interviews over the 1st round of the Mitre 10 Cup ..very professionally done..✅👍

    • Hooroo

      Waikato v Otago - Championship Final
      Rugby Matches • otago waikato • • Hooroo

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      Tim

      @bovidae Cat's out of the bag then.

    • Bovidae

      Waikato vs Otago - Ranfurly Shield
      Rugby Matches • otago waikato • • Bovidae

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      @damo don’t worry about missing the game,there was about 25,000 empty seats that missed the game as well..
      But congratulations all the same..!

    • Stargazer

      Steamers v Waikato
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      KiwiPie

      KiwiPie said:

      I'm having a bad feeling about this game - didn't need some of the top performers out and putting players in for first starts in key positions.

      But I'm naturally pessimistic.

      I hate being spot on ..... semis not impossible with the direct competition still to play but starting to look like we'll need to win them all.

    • Bovidae

      Waikato vs Southland - Ranfurly Shield
      Rugby Matches • southland waikato • • Bovidae

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      Bovidae

      The worst 40 mins of rugby in a while by Waikato but I give Southland credit for being abrasive and forcing mistakes. A much better 2nd half by Waikato and helped by better subs coming on.

      5 pts and flush the dunny.