Rugby World Cup general discussion
-
-
@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
Referees for the World Cup pool games announced.
All Blacks Vs France - Jaco Peyper (SA)
All Blacks Vs Namibia - Luke Pearce (England)
All Blacks Vs Italy - Matthew Carley (England)
All Blacks Vs Uruguay - Wayne Barnes (England)All on at great viewing times I see in aus and nz .
I’m an early riser, Sunday morning at 5 am is perfect for me
-
@Billy-Tell said in Rugby World Cup news:
Am I missing a joke or do some people not know how to spell Pumas?
As Canes said I hit O instead of P when saying how I thought things were strom in a teacup. I often do that, don't really tend to concetrate when replying on forums, as I admit to usually doing it while watching tv etc. I not a huge internet fan, only really come into rugby forums and tend to just type as quick as my clumsy fingers will do it and never check.
-
@Stargazer said in Rugby World Cup news:
@MN5 Dude, that's just a sausage.
as the actress said to the bishop
-
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Billy-Tell said in Rugby World Cup news:
Am I missing a joke or do some people not know how to spell Pumas?
As Canes said I hit O instead of P when saying how I thought things were strom in a teacup. I often do that, don't really tend to concetrate when replying on forums, as I admit to usually doing it while watching tv etc. I not a huge internet fan, only really come into rugby forums and tend to just type as quick as my clumsy fingers will do it and never check.
mate, it's how memes start. Someone on here (Snowy?) wound up being assumed to be a serial killer with bodies in the basement. It's the way it is; lean into it and take the W.
Ouma's has a certain ring to it
-
@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Billy-Tell said in Rugby World Cup news:
Am I missing a joke or do some people not know how to spell Pumas?
As Canes said I hit O instead of P when saying how I thought things were strom in a teacup. I often do that, don't really tend to concetrate when replying on forums, as I admit to usually doing it while watching tv etc. I not a huge internet fan, only really come into rugby forums and tend to just type as quick as my clumsy fingers will do it and never check. And as Rancid knows I right and the whole Hansen thing is nothing , he just finds the mistake in first post , as he got no other argument?
-
@nzzp Oh hell mate, I got no probs with it at all, I even started thing it now. I don't get upset, hell I take very little serious in forums anyway. Hell if I got upset when anyone picked up my mistakes I would be a mess and worry about someone having a look at how a mate does his job!!
-
@Stargazer said in Rugby World Cup news:
@MN5 Dude, that's just a sausage.
Sounds like someone needs to broaden their palate a bit more.
-
It's always interesting to see which ref got appointed for the other big pool games.
England v Argentina - Mathieu Raynal (FFR)
South Africa v Scotland - Angus Gardner (RA)
South Africa v Ireland - Ben O'Keeffe (NZR)
Wales v Australia - Wayne Barnes (RFU)
Ireland v Scotland - Nic Berry (RA) -
Well if anything it's introduced delicious Boer sausages to a brand new group of consumers. That's a clear win in my view.
-
so, farrell got 4 weeks and will miss a couple of englands RWC games
-
@Kiwiwomble said in Rugby World Cup news:
so, farrell got 4 weeks and will miss a couple of englands RWC games
astonished that the shoulder charge was interpreted initially as a tackle. Right outcome in the end.
Edit: and now waiting on Billy V - could be tonight NZT
-
@Kiwiwomble said in Rugby World Cup news:
so, farrell got 4 weeks and will miss a couple of englands RWC games
A common apologist argument online is that the panel is independent so the IRB have no control. I can't believe that is the case, surely they have the power to set the parameters of how these panels operate, and give guidance re-decisions (not case by case, but they must set some guidelines). All the outrage could have been avoided if the panel had done the right thing in the first place. Another own goal from the drop kicks at World Rugby.
-
@canefan amd they do, different grad offensives have starting points and the panel has to justify any reduction....its baffling how the original one came to their decision! good on WR for coming in and sorting, even if it was only due to the almost universal outcry
-
@Kiwiwomble said in Rugby World Cup news:
@canefan amd they do, different grad offensives have starting points and the panel has to justify any reduction....its baffling how the original one came to their decision! good on WR for coming in and sorting, even if it was only due to the almost universal outcry
You always look better if it appears that action was your idea!! The way they let it play out, it makes WR look like they only took action in response to the outrage
-
@canefan i honestly believe no one including WR thought he would get off completely, i think if anything WR has taken a harsh or conservative stance on a lot of these matters, harsher than i would be anyone for things that are actual accidents for example
-
@Kiwiwomble said in Rugby World Cup news:
@canefan i honestly believe no one including WR thought he would get off completely, i think if anything WR has taken a harsh or conservative stance on a lot of these matters, harsher than i would be anyone for things that are actual accidents for example
Harsh when it came to Moala, among others. The optics are terrible with Farrell's case
-
wonder if Farrells lawyer will appeal or they will just leave it at this?
Part of me wants them to appeal to show the system up for being flawed to hopefully (yeah right) improve it.
-
@Kiwiwomble said in Rugby World Cup news:
@canefan the more i think about it the more i do wonder if something corrupt went on, getting cleared for that tackle when other people get bans for complete accidents seems impossible
Yup - my first reaction to the down grading was that it reeked of corruption and I have seen nothing from todays decision to change my mind.... case and point below
"player’s acceptance of foul play," was seen as mitigation -- acceptance my arse - he pleaded not guilty and contested it blatantly .. at no stage has he accepted it was foul play - these are just weasel words to justify doing the bare possible minimum.
