Rugby World Cup

[caley100]

I should have made it a bit clearer, what i meant was they are shyte to watch! Character and determination alone do not add up to entertaining rugby.

I am hoping for a good, entertaining game on saturday, and may the best to watch team win. :016:

[Guest Spectre]

What makes 'entertaining' rugby though?

NZ v Italy.  Italy don't turn up.  Try fest, 2+ points a minute until NZ got bored scoring.  Boring, switched off.

England v USA.  Shocking performance from England, ponderous unimaginative, embarrassing.  Switched off.

England v France.  Never more than a single score in it, edge of seat for 90 mins.  Match turned by Jonny's tackle(!) not his boot.

and for that matter, Scotland v Italy even though all your points from Patti's boot ("Is that all you've got!")

[Alex MacLeod]

A point of interest for all you knowledgable sorts. What happens if the match is tied i.e 7-7, one converted try a piece. Do they play extra time and if its still all square what next?

[Yngwie]

I think it's a period of extra time, followed by another if necessary, then the equivalent of a penalty shoot out, drop goals! Not aware of a game ever getting that far though.

[Jay_7]

Habana races a Cheetah

That man will destroy England  :crazy07:

[Jay_7]

What makes 'entertaining' rugby though?

NZ v Italy.  Italy don't turn up.  Try fest, 2+ points a minute until NZ got bored scoring.  Boring, switched off.

England v USA.  Shocking performance from England, ponderous unimaginative, embarrassing.  Switched off.

England v France.  Never more than a single score in it, edge of seat for 90 mins.  Match turned by Jonny's tackle(!) not his boot.

and for that matter, Scotland v Italy even though all your points from Patti's boot ("Is that all you've got!")

When both teams play attractive, attacking rugby  :017:

E.g. Samoa Vs Tonga, South Africa Vs Fiji, France Vs Ireland (well France played attractive rugby, Michalaks kick to set up the try of the tournament)

[The Mantis]

Yes, we have been, though not quite as shyte as you.

But more shyte than a nation of 50 million and 1900 clubs has any right to be (as against a nation of 5 million and 200 clubs  :023:)

Given that the Pumas have just whupped the French 34-10, interesting to see what might have happened given a different draw....

[wyness_is_god]

Always thought rugby was for a Queen :023:

[caley100]

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Well i'm happy, the best team won the tournament, England tried but were not good enough, lets face it just by getting to the final they exceeded all expectations.

Off for more beer...

[Guest Glen Mhor]

I'm pleased that the best team won. Also pleased because we won't have to suffer Ian Robertson's commentaries on 5 live for the next four years.

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[tm4tj]

Goody goody

All's well that ends well

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

I nearly choked on ma feckin beer when they got the eventually disallowed try. That was so close to call and could have gone either way. Thank feck it wasnt left up to a Russian linesman.  :001:

[Guzz]

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[tm4tj]

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[Yngwie]

In this tournament England played 4 games against major rugby nations, and mustered a grand total of 1 try in those 4 matches. It would have been a travesty for the sport if they had somehow won it.

[Johnboy]

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[Guest donmac298]

Anyone want to buy a cheap second-hand (sweet) chariot, the wheels have come off and the suspension has collapsed?

[Guzz]

How did Scotland do in the world cup....I can't seem to remember

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were are all the england fans today

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[Guest Spectre]

"were (sic) are all the england fans today"

Thinking that some people should get out more.

Congratulating the Saffers on a deserved win

Taking pride in the effort of our team