World Rugby - 2024 Thread

[DrWilly]

England were sloppy. Scotland deserved the win. The last quarter was a bit of a fight back that the Scots bravely held on against.

[harrybarracuda]

It seems England scraping wins against mediocre opposition has come to an end. They really look quite poor at this peanut hugging stuff.

And unfortunately it looks as if England are probably stuck with Borthwick for another year.

[Bettyboo]

England crap, Wales crap, Scotland average, Ireland good (until a WC quarter/semi).

Didn't watch any of it, so, I'm just guessing, but suspect the guess is close to reality.

[happynz]

That Duhan van der Merwe hat trick for Scotland looked good.

[harrybarracuda]

That Duhan van der Merwe hat trick for Scotland looked good.

Two tries from England sloppiness.

[DrWilly]

France v Italy starting now.

I imagine Les blues will smash Italy.

[DrWilly]

Italy chase down a 13-3 HT score to reach 13-13 at 80minutes. Italy defended against their line with no penalty and then manage to score a penalty at a distance of 36 metres to kick for the win. Unfortunately the pen hits the post and the ball remained in play, but was quickly dragged off to concede a 13-13 draw at Full time.

[happynz]

Whoever the lucky punters are who put money on a draw are in shock. I know I would be.

[baldrick]

Has anyone posted a video from the French game of the 120 metre solo try ?

[happynz]

Six Nations

Italy v Scotland Stadio Olympic Sat 9 Mar 2115 TST

England v Ireland Twickenham Sat 9 Mar 2345 TST

Wales v France Principality Stadium Sun 10 Mar 2200 TST

[Bettyboo]

Italy, Ireland and France to win.

[DrWilly]

Scotland
Ireland
France.

[happynz]

Italy may be feeling more confident after nearly tipping over France.

England needs some kind of magic to beat Ireland. I think their bag of tricks will be found wanting.

France will roar back from their drawn game against Italy.

For me :
Scotland
Ireland
France

[DrWilly]

Italy strike first with a penalty kick despite the ball falling over during the shot clock, but Scotland then reply two minutes later with a try in the corner.

[DrWilly]

And a second try

[DrWilly]

If you’re not watching the rugby you oughta be. 4 tries in the first half.

Italy 16 v Scotland 22

[DrWilly]

Italy hold on for the win.

31-29

[Troy]

England 8 - 12 Ireland at Half time. England looking good during the first half and should be ahead on points. Makes it a good game for the neutrals...

[malmomike77]

Eng looking good, doing what they do best, school bullies

[DrWilly]

3 points and 15 minutes.

[malmomike77]

Get near the 5m line an play s grubber kick. What a cvnt. Gave the game away

[Troy]

23-22 to England!

That was a game and a half...

[DrWilly]

Sure was, as much as I hate to say it the better team on the night won.

[happynz]

All I need is for Wales to beat France to make for a weekend of wrong picks. 555

My Crusaders lost to Fiji yesterday, too. Bugger!

[Bettyboo]

^

I thought Italy were due a win, but didn't expect England to win against Ireland.