Rugby Thread

[AmandaJR]

Crikey that was tense. Semis here we come...again...

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Well done England
Nice penalties and dropped goal.

 

[TimShady]

Did they explain why Farrell didn’t get a yellow card?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Lovely stuff.

Fiji must build on this as they look a proper rugby unit.

Come on France, do the business!

It would be great to have a guaranteed northern hemisphere team in the final.

Next stop for World rugby, how to integrate Fiji further and give them more test matches. They certainly deserve them.

 

[Norrin Radd]

It would be great to have a guaranteed northern hemisphere team in the final.

Next stop for World rugby, how to integrate Fiji further and give them more test matches. They certainly deserve them.

They do have Japan , Samoa and Tonga ,I know they aren't world forces but they are all wanting the same as Fiji , Australia could join them now as I'm sure they would like to be a world forces in rugby as well.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Did they explain why Farrell didn’t get a yellow card?

For the knock on at the end? Deemed not deliberate enough. I have lifted that phrase, I don't actually speak like that

Interesting that the Aussie ref running the line came across as he didn't think it was a deliberate knock on. If it was that close, penalty and no card seems about right. He wasn't flapping after the ball.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

They do have Japan , Samoa and Tonga ,I know they are world forces but they are all wanting the same as Fiji , Australia could join them now as I'm sure they would like to be a world forces in rugby as well.

Do those teams have their own tournament? That would make sense.

I applaud your pop at the end, well played

 

[AmandaJR]

For the knock on at the end? Deemed not deliberate enough. I have lifted that phrase, I don't actually speak like that

Interesting that the Aussie ref running the line came across as he didn't think it was a deliberate knock on. If it was that close, penalty and no card seems about right. He wasn't flapping after the ball.

Also something about the pass wouldn't have made a Fiji player and therefore not had them making progress upfield...

 

[Norrin Radd]

Wow this is some start to the France SA game .
A little aside . I just took my little pup out to do his business and the wife had turned the TV over when I came back in . Where's the rugger ,she replies it's the minutes silence I'm not listening to that.
I'm laughing as I ask her if she wants to rephrase that comment. She realised what she said and laughed herself .
Made me chuckle

 

[Norrin Radd]

Crikey , the pace is five times faster than England played. We are going to have a new one torn next weekend

 

[Norrin Radd]

This game is manic. I'm out of breath watching it .

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Crikey , the pace is five times faster than England played. We are going to have a new one torn next weekend

Oh yes. At least we know it's coming so it won't hurt when we go out

Stunning start.

 

[AmandaJR]

We can only hope these two knock seven bells out of each other and, like our quarters/semi last time, this becomes their final and peak!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

In football terms, France have had 70% of possession, S.Africa have had 3 shots on target and scored all 3. Real smash and grab.

 

[IanM]

We can only hope these two knock seven bells out of each other and, like our quarters/semi last time, this becomes their final and peak!

The RFU are asking for the Semi to be played tomorrow!!

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Well done England
Nice penalties and dropped goal.

Congrats on Scotland’s knock out performance as well.
Hope your boys enjoy their rest

Maybe a few more penalties and drop goal’s would have helped.

 

[IanM]

Congrats on Scotland’s knock out performance as well.
Hope your boys enjoy their rest

Maybe a few more penalties and drop goal’s would have helped.

They turned a few down and lost.

Never mind, at least UEFA have enlarged their comp so everyone apart from San Marino and Malta qualify!

 

[Beezerk]

Bloody hell what a game, hate to see a loser in this one

 

[GB72]

Only down side with the current results is that the Tigers will be without their players until the end of the tournament now as England and Argentina will likely have to go through the ridiculous thing that is the third place playoff

 

[AmandaJR]

What a first half. Can't see beyond France right now. Extra man for first 10 mins (minimum)...nice to see two warriors, accidental collision, takes the hit and takes the card with respect for opponent and referee.