Rugby World Cup

[Deleted member 1147]

Can anyone confirm the law regarding when a ball is out of play?

It used to be that once a ball crossed the touch line (in the air) it was out of play. Now it seems it’s dependent on whether the receivers feet are out of play, a la basketball.

 

[Imurg]

Can anyone confirm the law regarding when a ball is out of play?

It used to be that once a ball crossed the touch line (in the air) it was out of play. Now it seems it’s dependent on whether the receivers feet are out of play, a la basketball.

Always has been. If you're holding the ball and your foot is on the line then the ball is in touch. Line-out to the other side.

 

[User62651]

Yep, great showing by England, saw maybe half the match in parts but England always looked in control. Expected more from NZ but didn't seem to have any answers.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

But if you’re stood inside the pitch and catch the ball while it’s over the line what’s the rule?

 

[fundy]

But if you’re stood inside the pitch and catch the ball while it’s over the line what’s the rule?

balls in play, its like cricket and judged on where the players feet are, not like football where they guess whether the ball has cross the plane of the touchline

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Could have sworn it used to be like football

 

[Imurg]

Could have sworn it used to be like football

I don't think Rugger has ever been like football..

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I don't think Rugger has ever been like football..

🤣🤣😂🤣

 

[Dando]

Could have sworn it used to be like football

It was until the fat blokes fell on the ball and squashed it into the shape we now recognise as a rugby ball

 

[Imurg]

It was until the fat blokes fell on the ball and squashed it into the shape we now recognise as a rugby ball

Glad to be of service Sir....

 

[GB72]

As I saw on social media, who would have thought that Leicester city would score more than new Zealand this weekend

 

[NWJocko]

Great performance from England, they were dominant in all areas for the whole game, I've never seen a NZ team strangled like that.

If the score had ended 30-0 there could have been no complaints, Englands defence was pretty much perfect, NZ weren't allowed to create any real momentum and only scored because of a botched line out.

Itoje, Curry and Underhill were on another level today.

Very impressive, if they can perform like that next weekend then the game tomorrow is a bit irrelevant.......

 

[SocketRocket]

Great performance from England, they were dominant in all areas for the whole game, I've never seen a NZ team strangled like that.

If the score had ended 30-0 there could have been no complaints, Englands defence was pretty much perfect, NZ weren't allowed to create any real momentum and only scored because of a botched line out.

Itoje, Curry and Underhill were on another level today.

Very impressive, if they can perform like that next weekend then the game tomorrow is a bit irrelevant.......

Agree. Ford's kicking and Tuilagi's commitment were also worthy of praise.

 

[Beezerk]

Watched it in a bar in Mornington, half Brits shouting for England, half Ozzies shouting for the All Blacks. Cracking night and a great game to watch.
I'm going to be in Melbourne airport for the final hopefully they'll have a tv with it on somewhere.

 

[patricks148]

Great performance from England, they were dominant in all areas for the whole game, I've never seen a NZ team strangled like that.

If the score had ended 30-0 there could have been no complaints, Englands defence was pretty much perfect, NZ weren't allowed to create any real momentum and only scored because of a botched line out.

Itoje, Curry and Underhill were on another level today.

Very impressive, if they can perform like that next weekend then the game tomorrow is a bit irrelevant.......

Yep, great result, personally i didn't think England stood a chance against the Kiwis.. Was playing with a ex Scpttish internationsl today and he was saying the same. Well done England

 

[IanM]

As an Englishman living in Wales..... GO Bokke!!

Actually, I expect Wales to win ....

 

[MegaSteve]

Well, Wales won the anthem singing competition... Hands down 👍...

 

[Imurg]

This is boring.....we were 7 up by this stage

 

[IanM]

Poor game....neither has really got going. Expect improvement in second half

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Hoping for a great last 15 minutes.