Thread: Rugby World Cup 2019

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Nev ... I didn't realise you were a Rugby Fan

Only Union, David. I'm not a fan of League.

Originally Posted by David48atTD

... which team do you support?

England.


BTW, look at the voters in the poll, then look at my votes.

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Originally Posted by Bettyboo

the ref at the time made a new rule up all by himself...

The infamous 'we have a deal...' bit.

That's why I'm not a fan of French refs in general. Too flaky for my liking and poor communication (and not just because of a language barrier)

Originally Posted by Neverna

Two were disallowed.

The point I was trying to make to Betty was that England got into those positions to score, even though they were debatable decisions...They certainly werent impenetrable

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Despite our dominance and territory, the Kiwi defence was strong

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

If Wales win and move on it will be the first time 2 Northern Hemisphere sides have moved through to the final.

That would be great for the game globally.

I'd disagree. I don't think it will be good nor bad, it simply will be.

Union in Aus is on the wane, but it is thriving elsewhere . . . though enrolment in union at NZ schools is down by mid double digits outside of the usual schools and areas

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‘Rugby’s next great rivalry’: the New Zealand press react to England defeat
The All Blacks reign is over after they were comprehensively outplayed in Yokohama



Patrick Madden
about 17 hours ago
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What a difference a week makes. New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup dream has been shattered, after they well and truly met their match on Saturday morning.

England are into the final, after they beat the defending champions 19-7 in Yokohama - delivering a performance full of pace, power and unwavering intensity.

Eddie Jones’s side gave the All Blacks a taste of their own medicine. Their linspeed was ferocious, their defence inpenetrable and their handling impeccable.

There were a number of standout players in white shirts, with Maro Itoje, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill - 24, 21 and 23-years-old respectively - completely bullying the Kiwi pack.

And while the future looks bright for England, Saturday’s defeat marks the end of an era for the All Blacks, with Steve Hansen stepping down after seven years at the helm.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wih captain Kieran Read. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wih captain Kieran Read. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
So what next for New Zealand? Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Gregor Paul suggests it could take a while for them to recover from such a galling defeat.

“And maybe, too, we saw a few cracks in the All Blacks psychological armour that haven’t been seen for a while.

“They looked rattled for much of the game. They looked like they simply didn’t know where to run as there were white jerseys everywhere and not one of them missed a tackle.

“The nature of the defeat, it being so comprehensive, means it will leave deep scars within the All Blacks. They won’t get over it quickly because they were exposed on the biggest stage of all.

“But their wounds will heal. In time. That’s the All Blacks’ way – to come back stronger and better and they will need to.”

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rug...63981?mode=amp

I really hope we don't get a French ref and Junker for the final...

Even with bad reffing decisions, in rugby, if you're good enough to win then you usually win... The only England game I remember where we were the better team on the day, but were robbed by the officials one-eyed and terrible decisions was 2007 WC final v the Bokks...

Just realised ABs now have the prospect of the 3rd / 4th play-off game to come.

What an utter pointless match and waste of time that is. Pretty sure none of the players want to be involved, still I suppose it gives Hansen and Read once last chance to go out as winners.

^ I reckon they'll enjoy it - give everyone in the squad a run out and end the tournament with a good win.

You have strong depth, maybe if you're against the Bokks they'll let you play that 7s style throwing the ball around nonsense that you like to play in the SH.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

I suppose it gives Hansen and Read once last chance to go out as winners.

Erm..... Yeah right

It's loser playing loser

Winners of a game you plank!

Both over 85% win ratio incidentally, that's exceptional. Actually I think that was Reads first WC loss.

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Now there's a face that's just begging to be slapped!

Know your shapes

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Now there's a face that's just begging to be slapped!

You remind me of someone else....

https://news.sky.com/video/furious-n...tside-11845992

...I don’t know why neutrals fond it so hard to support England...

Yeah, why is that��

Originally Posted by Plan B

I'll try not to watch it in a pommy pub next time, the racist obscenities being shouted at the screen against the ABs was appallingly bad form for 'fans' of the game.

I heard a few racist mentions but towards the English team. Things like 'get in there you big lovely black fucker!'




Running into a brick wall...

Come on Wales, you sheep shagging inbred bastards!

Wales vs SA on in 20 mins

vs

Either side under 12.5 please

Yep, come on the other underdogs Wales or at least injure some of those big fuckers

thanks good feed.

^^You will have to pay for that when the game starts