World Rugby - 2024 Thread

[happynz]

No spoiler for the Scotland France match, but the call at the end was controversial.

[Bettyboo]

France
England
Ireland


But I'd happily see Wales win.

Sadly, no Wales win...

Scotland, unlucky, but gotta get those matches over the line.

[DrWilly]

Can’t wait for today’s match. It bothers me that currently England are top of the table with those two meagre wins.

[PlanK]

Ouch, feel for Scotland.

[david44]

2 exciting ends, look forward to more

[harrybarracuda]

No spoiler for the Scotland France match, but the call at the end was controversial.

Comical. The word you seek is comical.

[DrWilly]

Nigel Owen’s weighed in on social media and said the TMO had to have clear evidence to overturn the on field decision, and it was not clear (enough).

[david44]

Nigel Owen’s weighed in on social media and said the TMO had to have clear evidence to overturn the on field decision, and it was not clear (enough).

Reflective ball may help

[happynz]

I had Ireland by 35 against Italy. Just missed it.

Ireland 36 - 0 Italy

[harrybarracuda]

Nigel Owen’s weighed in on social media and said the TMO had to have clear evidence to overturn the on field decision, and it was not clear (enough).

That seemed to be the view of all the pundits.

[Bettyboo]

^ That seemed to be right (?). The ball was on the leg. Then, lots of bodies blocked the shot. Then the ball was on the floor. It probably got there from the Scottish fella placing it there, but might have been dropped? It wasn't clearly placed down (from the replays I saw anyways...).

[DrWilly]

Madness. Not allowed to wear red and green together to help colour blind people.

[happynz]

My dad was colour-blind. Green, purple, and brown looked the same to him. Of course, he could tell hues, lightness and darkness. I dunno, maybe one teams kit could have hoops or something?

Anyway, big rugby weekend coming up with the return of the Six Nations and another season of Super Rugby Pasifika.

Six Nations
Ireland v Wales
Scotland v England
France v Italy

Super Rugby Pasifika
Chiefs v Crusaders
Rebels v Brumbies
Western Force v Hurricanes
Blues v Filian Drua
Highlanders v Moana Pasifika
Reds v Waratahs

[DrWilly]

I thought it was a fallow weekend?

no six nations.

Thank goodness we have the Super Rugby Pacifica.

[happynz]

Yeah, not this weekend, but next weekend.

[DrWilly]

Bugger, no rugby at all this weekend.

[harrybarracuda]

Reflective ball may help

They should put one of those things in it like you get in squeaky toys.

It wouldn't help the refereeing but it would be as funny as fuck.

[happynz]

Probably an RFID chip that transmits to the stadium’s sound system might work. Great fun could be had with a whole range of sounds. Crunching tackle? “Oof!” Knock-on? Sad trombone “Wah wah waaah.”

[happynz]

Chiefs 34 - 29 Crusaders

Chiefs dominate first half 27 - 10, but the Crusaders roar back to take the lead 29 - 27. Two late penalty goals and the Chiefs open their season with a win.

[DrWilly]

How do I politely tell the missus that the couples massage she booked for tomorrow afternoon interferes with my six nations viewing?

[DrWilly]

Ireland starting well against Wales.

10-0 at about 20 min in

[malmomike77]

How do I politely tell the missus that the couples massage she booked for tomorrow afternoon interferes with my six nations viewing?

she didn't discuss you two having a massage with another couple before she agreed it, do you two regularly have foursomes? not my thing but i suppose it explains the Kathoey thing you have.

[DrWilly]

Decent win as Ireland run out to 31-7 winners

[DrWilly]

she didn't discuss you two having a massage with another couple before she agreed it, do you two regularly have foursomes? not my thing but i suppose it explains the Kathoey thing you have.

Nope. Just two of us. Massage, facial & pedicure. Home in time for the rugby and a braai

[happynz]

Scotland 30 - 21 England