The Rugby thread

[JerryMungo]

And in other news, the ref has applied for the role as F1 racing director

 

[cenredash]

NZ still the team to beat despite a terrible 2022.

Agreed. But world cups are all about the knockout phase and nz this year, more than any other, showed their inconsistency. On their day they can lose to anyone in a world cup now, not just France, Australia, England and us.

I'm happy Foster is still in charge.

 

[sand_man]

Agreed. But world cups are all about the knockout phase and nz this year, more than any other, showed their inconsistency. On their day they can lose to anyone in a world cup now, not just France, Australia, England and us.

I'm happy Foster is still in charge.

Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt also part of the coaching staff. It's them you got to watch out for.

 

[Harold_Crick]

What a sad game of rugby that was.

I've never seen so many rolling mauls in my life and the constant stoppages due to ill-discipline and the ref wanting the limelight didn't help either.

 

[DarkStarMonday]

Don't you all feel that these so called " World Rugby " refs sometimes feel like a lucky packet? You have no idea what you gonna get .... NO IDEA AT ALL on the day!

 

[cavedog]

It's been a rocky start to the URC for all teams in fact. High scoring and pretty even.

That said.

Weekend of wins for SA teams all round.

 

[ShloshMalosh]

If he could pass he'd be quite special.

thing is... he actually has a really good pass...

 

[cenredash]

thing is... he actually has a really good pass...

How would we know?? I guess he doesn't want to spoil us by doing it too often.

 

[netstrider]

Senatla out for 4-6 months (provisional estimation) due to Bundee Aki's cleanout.

My Superbru was going well until the Lions surprised me and Munster let me down for a second consecutive week.

 

[Agent_Smith]

All eyes on Johan Goosen this Friday evening as he is named at 10 for the Bulls against Connacht. The Bulls sporting a super exciting backline with a back three of Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie and Sbu Nkosi. If they click, Connacht are in for a long evening.

 

[cavedog]

Bundee Aki receives 8 week ban due to the dangerous cleanout of Sabelo this past weekend.

 

[OhYeah84]

Bundee Aki receives 8 week ban due to the dangerous cleanout of Sabelo this past weekend.

Good...foul player. Should have received another 2 for dissent!

 

[RunningFromFat]

Bundee Aki receives 8 week ban due to the dangerous cleanout of Sabelo this past weekend.

Punishments are too lenient, that one all blacks player is out for months as a result of that aussie tackle.

 

[Speedster]

Punishments are too lenient, that one all blacks player is out for months as a result of that aussie tackle.

I've always thought a player should be banned for as long as the guy he injured is out (assuming it was an illegal action).

 

[OhYeah84]

Punishments are too lenient, that one all blacks player is out for months as a result of that aussie tackle.

...and Koroboite (or however you spell his surname) consistently tackles by leading with his head! Gets away with it every single time.

 

[cavedog]

It's a win for The Bulls but now in Europe and the weather is soo bad in the Leinster v Ulster and Lions v Cardiff games.

 

[cavedog]

What a win for The Lions. Wow

 

[greg0205]

Imperious in the second half... Bonus point too.

 

[Arthur AnymoreDonuts]

Looks like that flyhalf of the lions has a accurate boot on him. A lot of kicks converted from the side.

 

[Agent_Smith]

First couple of scrums for the Stormers have looked decidedly ropey.