Slime
Tour Winner
I'm no rugby expert and I have a question.
How far 'forward' can the ball be thrown before it's 'a forward pass'?
How far 'forward' can the ball be thrown before it's 'a forward pass'?
pendodave
Tour Rookie
I'm wondering why they don't just use VAR. Rather like an offside, it should be a matter of fact where the ball was released and where it finished up.
Maybe the forward speed of the thrower makes it more complicated?
It certainly looked forward but the commentary was very dismissive of it. The plus side was they didn't waste time on it. It wasn't an obvious mistake, apparently, so on they carried.
However it ends, the French have been excellent. They look the part.
GB72
Money List Winner
Does not matter if it is an obvious error or not. The ref remains the final arbiter in rugby and so if he is happy with the decision and does not want it checked then he can do that
All Blacks a mile off it, France look decent though.
Even if it is a wrong decision?
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
We are just dandy at both sports ATM.
Looking forward to the celebration of 150 years of international football when it comes home to Glasgow.
Pants
Challenge Tour Pro
Like you, I'm no expert but I believe that the ball has to go backwards (or flat) in relation to the player making the pass. If, for instance, the passing player is running at speed, then a "backwards" pass could actually be going forward in relation to the ground due to it's forward momentum.
Slime
Tour Winner
So, a forward pass.
Yes it goes forward, and I can’t get my head around why it’s allowed. It was a lot easier 30 years ago when all you had to do was pass it backwards, kick it forwards, thump your opposing player then drink beer.
Slime
Tour Winner
I'm no great authority on rugby, but, from what I've heard and read, this game could go either way.
On that basis I'm predicting a very tight 1-1 draw.
On that basis I'm predicting a very tight 1-1 draw.
Surprised they’ve not gone for a 4-4-2-2-2-1 formation.
Slime
Tour Winner
I genuinely can't think of a more ill disciplined international team than our rugby boys.
Slime
Tour Winner
....................... except possibly the Argies! 
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That’s a shocking decision- purely accidental
You have to think if Curry had to see red, their lad should as well........................ except possibly the Argies!
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
These rules are ruining the game. That was a pure accident. I loathe the England rugby team but that was a crock!
Slime
Tour Winner
Yup, I thought the Argentinian tackle was definitely worse.
I feel slightly sorry for Curry, with his incident being upgraded to a red.
I feel slightly sorry for Curry, with his incident being upgraded to a red.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Games totally finished if those two offenses are yellows reviewed to red. Especially taking 8 minutes to decide too
Neither would even have been a penalty 5 years ago
Well, it’s up to the tackler to tackle safely, but Red is harsh. That said, I’ve never liked the wrap tackle… too many head collisions from it.
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