Rugby Thread

[hairball_89]

Five times previously in my lifetime England have beaten the All Blacks. Today I got to be in the ground and witness it happen. I thought they might do it, but by 2/3 points in a close game. by 14 was simply bonkers.

Phenomenal experience, incredible atmosphere. From the moment I got off the train and walked up to the ground the atmosphere today was electric.

Absolutely buzzing.

 

[Golfmmad]

I'm not a rugby fan but was visiting family and went to the pub with 2 brothers in law who are massive rugby fans!
What a game it was, and surprised nobody has mentioned England losing every line out in the first half. Second half, first line out won and went on for a fantastic try.
I'm still none the wiser about the rules of rugby, never have and probably never will.

However, thoroughly enjoyed the game and you could hear the electric atmosphere,even in the pub on the tv!

Well done England!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

@Golfmmad I'm an occasional rugby watcher and for many years, like you, the rules were completely alien to me. Then my son played it at junior level and I listened to the coach at each session explaining the rules as he coached them. The rules are crucial to being able to play rugby so they went hand in hand. Absolute game changer for me.

I still don't know the intricacies of a lot of the rules but I now know the basics. Maybe look up some YouTube clips on teaching junior rugby, they will explain the rules at the same time.

I was in the car for the second half. What did they do differently for the line outs in the second half?

 

[spongebob59]

@Golfmmad I'm an occasional rugby watcher and for many years, like you, the rules were completely alien to me. Then my son played it at junior level and I listened to the coach at each session explaining the rules as he coached them. The rules are crucial to being able to play rugby so they went hand in hand. Absolute game changer for me.

I still don't know the intricacies of a lot of the rules but I now know the basics. Maybe look up some YouTube clips on teaching junior rugby, they will explain the rules at the same time.

I was in the car for the second half. What did they do differently for the line outs in the second half?

They threw more to the front, Mainly to Guy pepper

 

[Golfmmad]

@Golfmmad I'm an occasional rugby watcher and for many years, like you, the rules were completely alien to me. Then my son played it at junior level and I listened to the coach at each session explaining the rules as he coached them. The rules are crucial to being able to play rugby so they went hand in hand. Absolute game changer for me.

I still don't know the intricacies of a lot of the rules but I now know the basics. Maybe look up some YouTube clips on teaching junior rugby, they will explain the rules at the same time.

I was in the car for the second half. What did they do differently for the line outs in the second half?

The difference was, they won all the line outs and had the momentum from then on.
I don't plan on learning the rules, just enjoy the odd occasion when I watch England play.

 

[upsidedown]

Scotland

 

[Arthur Wedge]

That’s a heck of a turnaround from Argentina

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Scotland

I watched the first half, Scotland were walking it. Couldn't justify to my wife watching the second. What the heck

 

[Bunkermagnet]

That’s a heck of a turnaround from Argentina

The aren't a team to take lightly now, similar in a way to Italy.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

The aren't a team to take lightly now, similar in a way to Italy.

Ranked 6th in the world , been a team not to take lightly for a while now

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'm off to Cardiff on Saturday to watch Wales v New Zealand. First time at the stadium, looking forward to it. One question to anyone who has been, if the roof is closed does it get hot or will it still be cold in there?

 

[spongebob59]

I'm off to Cardiff on Saturday to watch Wales v New Zealand. First time at the stadium, looking forward to it. One question to anyone who has been, if the roof is closed does it get hot or will it still be cold in there?

Wales will play all their international fixtures at the Principality Stadium with the roof closed for the next two years.

It follows a change of protocol agreed with the Six Nations who previously required both teams to agree for the roof to be closed.

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) say being able to close the retractable roof will guarantee conditions, maintain consistency for players and improve the fan experience.

"There's no better atmosphere than a packed-out Principality Stadium roaring Wales along," said stadium manager Mark Williams.

"In the past we've always come to a mutual agreement with the visiting team on whether the roof remains open or shut, but in this historic move we're maximising one of our greatest assets and the roof will be closed for the next two years of international Welsh rugby fixtures.

"When the roof is shut, the noise is intimidating. It's fantastic for both the fans and players."

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Pleased it will be shut, it keeps the noise in, and the rain out

I'd still like to know whether it will be cold, sweaty etc?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Pleased it will be shut, it keeps the noise in, and the rain out

I'd still like to know whether it will be cold, sweaty etc?

It’s a decent temp last time I was there

 

[irip]

Pleased it will be shut, it keeps the noise in, and the rain out

I'd still like to know whether it will be cold, sweaty etc?

The problem is even if it’s fairly warm in there you have still got the walk to and from the stadium which will be cold.
For me hat & gloves and a coat with a jumper underneath.

You can easily take off the hat and gloves once inside and can sit on the coat if still too warm.

At your height the extra cushioning may help you to see as well

 

[Fade and Die]

Pleased it will be shut, it keeps the noise in, and the rain out

I'd still like to know whether it will be cold, sweaty etc?

It will be freezing cold. Especially if you have a couple of cold beers! Bundle up

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Great afternoon in Cardiff, despite the rain for most of the morning and afternoon. Loved the stadium, roofs are the answer people . Excellent pre match entertainment with funky lights, traditional male choir, brass band. All very stirring.

All done in a pleasant and dry environment

Cracking rugby, lots of tries. Rees Zammit is box office, very exciting to watch. New Zealand were just too powerful though.

A thumbs up to the organisation around the stadium and then at Cardiff train station. Very slick, very well organised.

We will definitely return for another autumn international next year

 

[spongebob59]

You did very well there, it's usually Chaos at the station , maybe because it's England when I've been.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

You did very well there, it's usually Chaos at the station , maybe because it's England when I've been.

They had snaked barriers out dividing everyone into the direction of their train. They didn't let you into the station until your train was there. All queued, no one able to push in. Lots of high Vis people directing you where to go.

I guess it would be tricky for an England game as so many more people would be heading across the Severn.

I've left murrayfield before to catch the bus to the designated park and ride. Now that's amateur hour

 

[Captainron]

Made hard work of that win over Ireland. Poor by the Springboks there. Should have put 40 on them. Credit to Ireland and their tenacious defense.