Aussie Pro Rugby
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby in general:
well that killed that, i'm not heading for that loon chamber
It's the politics thread, not the Chiefs supporters thread.
Ladies & Gentlemen, exhibit A
Nice you outed yourself.
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I bloody near peed me pants when I saw this splendid Page One report today at Planet Rugby!
Click here and you will do the same - I'll warrant Your Raelene reckoned it would be a walk in the park at St Leonards - waddle in announcing an ARU name change, organise a Pink Fete, a Rainbow Fete and a Green Fete and introduce something exceptional - such as free admission for companion animals to Super Rugby matches - then sit back and enjoy the gin and tonic.
Nek minit she discovers Spike Milligan is up above, cackling madly, writing the script for Australian rugby!
For Tolu Latu - he demonstrates why front rowers enjoy a reputation of high intelligence and superior decision making, by realising he's shot, locking himself inside, throwing the car keys in the glove box and settling in for a jolly good sleep.
What does the ARU do? Send in the Integrity Unit MPs to give him a thorough water boarding!
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Just in case you are bored with the Folau saga.
The Daily Telegraph in Australia reported that Wallaby hooker Silatolu Latu has been arrested for drink driving.According to reports Latu was found slumped over the wheel of a vehicle not far from Rugby Australia headquarters in Sydney at approximately 04.30 on Thursday morning.
RA released a statement on the matter: “Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union have been made aware today by the Daily Telegraph of an incident involving Wallabies and Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu.
“Rugby Australia’s Integrity Unit is working with the New South Wales Rugby Union to ascertain all of the facts.”Tongan-born Latu, who has played 12 Tests for Australia, was named on the bench for the Saturday’s Waratahs match with the Reds and took to the field in the 67th minute of the 40-32 Round 14 win in Brisbane.
New South Wales chief executive Andrew Hore said post-match he had no knowledge of the incident until being made aware of the media report and was disappointed considering it followed hard on the heels of the Folau contract termination saga.
“It’s something we’ll obviously talk to Tolu about as we go through the investigation,” Hore said.
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@jegga said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@taniwharugby said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@Rancid-Schnitzel although TBF, when you were a kid, there was no social media...cos I bet some players from yesteryear woulda put up some classics (both awesome and incredibly dumb)
Kit Fawcett springs to mind
The 21-year-old found infamy when he claimed the All Blacks hoped to "score more off the field than on" ahead of his sole tour - to South Africa - in 1976. He played two tests and 11 matches but was never selected for New Zealand again, eventually playing out his career overseas from 1979. No word on how successful he was.
off the field or on?
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@Nevorian said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@Stargazer said in Aussie Rugby in general:
should be ok if he repents
Must be on a shit contract if he can’t afford a cab or an Uber
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@NTA never been comfortable with the asleep in a parked and turned off car equals drunk driving laws.
Seems to me most cases of car sleeping are legitimately undertaken in order to not breach dui laws, which is the end goal innit?. It's got a stench of entrapment about it ( the legislation, that is).
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@Siam said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@NTA never been comfortable with the asleep in a parked and turned off car equals drunk driving laws.
Seems to me most cases of car sleeping are legitimately undertaken in order to not breach dui laws, which is the end goal innit?. It's got a stench of entrapment about it ( the legislation, that is).
If you're stupid enough to sleep in the front seats, you deserve to get done.
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The Rugby Union Players’ Association will establish an Expression of Faith and Beliefs Review with its players following the controversial dumping of Israel Folau by Rugby Australia.
Review to be conducted after Super Rugby and Sevens circuit are completed.
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby in general:
The Rugby Union Players’ Association will establish an Expression of Faith and Beliefs Review
Sounds like a committee is needed!
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A genuine legend and one of the greats -
Former Wallabies flanker George Smith has retired from rugby, ending a career notable for its quality and longevity.
One of the great Australian rugby careers is finally over after George Smith announced his retirement following 20 years of yeoman service.Smith’s short-term contract with English club Bristol finished over the weekend, leaving the 38-year-old to announce he would end a professional tenure that had encompassed half his life, beginning as a dreadlocked teenager with the Brumbies in 2000.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Aussie Rugby in general:
A genuine legend and one of the greats -
Former Wallabies flanker George Smith has retired from rugby, ending a career notable for its quality and longevity.
One of the great Australian rugby careers is finally over after George Smith announced his retirement following 20 years of yeoman service.Smith’s short-term contract with English club Bristol finished over the weekend, leaving the 38-year-old to announce he would end a professional tenure that had encompassed half his life, beginning as a dreadlocked teenager with the Brumbies in 2000.
an absolute, dead set legend. If he'd stayed in Australia, would have had yet more titanic clashes with McCaw. We were privileged to see him play; so much rugby smart and effective around the paddock
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@Siam said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@NTA never been comfortable with the asleep in a parked and turned off car equals drunk driving laws.
Seems to me most cases of car sleeping are legitimately undertaken in order to not breach dui laws, which is the end goal innit?. It's got a stench of entrapment about it ( the legislation, that is).
Police still require evidence and need to prove he was the driver. A magistrate still needs to find him guilty of DUI on the evidence offered by Police. Police would not charge someone for DUI if they didn't have a prima facie case.
An example would be Police observe a car stopped in an unusual location stopped at a funny angle, the engine is still running. They approach the vehicle and observe a male slumped over the steering wheel with keys in the ignition. They manage to wake the driver and the smell of intoxicating liquor is very strong. His eyes are glazed and he has vomit on his shirt. They look around the car and cannot see any empty bottles or cans. Suspecting the male is intoxicated they caution the driver before asking him questions. He would either say nothing, admit to driving or lie. Police would IMO have grounds to suspect he was the driver and submit him to a breath analysis.
Police would then likely look for witnesses, CCTV, where were they drinking prior to driving etc etc. The magistrate can then decide if the male was driving.
In this case he appears to have apologised for his actions and is owning up to driving intoxicated. Maybe he and Izzy had just had a catch up.
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@chimoaus said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@Siam said in Aussie Rugby in general:
@NTA never been comfortable with the asleep in a parked and turned off car equals drunk driving laws.
Seems to me most cases of car sleeping are legitimately undertaken in order to not breach dui laws, which is the end goal innit?. It's got a stench of entrapment about it ( the legislation, that is).
Police still require evidence and need to prove he was the driver. A magistrate still needs to find him guilty of DUI on the evidence offered by Police. Police would not charge someone for DUI if they didn't have a prima facie case.
An example would be Police observe a car stopped in an unusual location stopped at a funny angle, the engine is still running. They approach the vehicle and observe a male slumped over the steering wheel with keys in the ignition. They manage to wake the driver and the smell of intoxicating liquor is very strong. His eyes are glazed and he has vomit on his shirt. They look around the car and cannot see any empty bottles or cans. Suspecting the male is intoxicated they caution the driver before asking him questions. He would either say nothing, admit to driving or lie. Police would IMO have grounds to suspect he was the driver and submit him to a breath analysis.
Police would then likely look for witnesses, CCTV, where were they drinking prior to driving etc etc. The magistrate can then decide if the male was driving.
None of that applies to NSW. The relevant legislation provides that you are in control of the vehicle if you're in the driver's seat (even being in the front) which then satisfies the relevant section under Schedule 3:
Power to conduct random breath testing(cf STM Act, s 13 (1) and (3A)–(5))
(1) A police officer may require a person to submit to a breath test in accordance with the officer’s directions if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that:
(a) the person is or was driving a motor vehicle on a road, or
(b) the person is or was occupying the driving seat of a motor vehicle on a road and attempting to put the motor vehicle in motion, or
(c) the person (being the holder of an applicable driver licence) is or was occupying the seat in a motor vehicle next to a learner driver while the driver is or was driving the vehicle on a road.Further if a police officer is of the opinion that a person who is driving (or about to drive) a motor vehicle is under the influence of alcohol or any other drug, or a combination of drugs, the police officer may:
(a) prohibit the person from driving the vehicle while the person is under the influence of alcohol or that other drug or a combination of drugs,The legislation defines drive:
drive includes:
(a) be in control of the steering, movement or propulsion of a vehicle, and
(b) in relation to a trailer, draw or tow the trailer, and
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George Smith was a gun right from the start, what a phenomenal player. One of the best all-round rugby players i have ever had the pleasure of watching. The fact he was forced to share game time with a plodder like Phil Waugh is one of the great tragedies of Wallaby rugby.
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Bat sign goes bright blue over @barbarian Gotham.
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Phil Waugh was one of the greatest Australians to set foot on a rugby field. Calling him a 'plodder' is laughable. Ha! Ha! I don't let it worry me. You're the only one who looks foolish when you disrespect an immortal of the game in that way.
If there was any justice in the world, Phil Waugh would still be leading the Wallabies to Tokyo, no doubt trying to win our third consecutive World Cup.
