Rugby World Cup

[Deleted member 15344]

As James Lovelock supports internet use, that's good enough for me.
On a day I read about the danger the oceans might bring and the collapsing Mont Blanc glacier, and the rich nations do next to nothing about climate change. Who cares about the likes of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Their players already go overseas if they can.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49741856

Do you think you could take your environmental stuff onto a different thread please and leave this for people to talk about the Rugby World of which you have already stated you have zero interest in

 

[fundy]

Do you think you could take your environmental stuff onto a different thread please and leave this for people to talk about the Rugby World of which you have already stated you have zero interest in

finally someone has joined the Wengerite on my ignore list lol

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Be interesting to see if reffing improves, now world rugby have criticised the officiating so far.
The offside line may even be implemented at rucks, tackles and defensive lines.
That’d make a refreshing change!

 

[fundy]

Be interesting to see if reffing improves, now world rugby have criticised the officiating so far.
The offside line may even be implemented at rucks, tackles and defensive lines.
That’d make a refreshing change!

you never know they might even start not allowing forward passes in NZ games. Nah thats just being silly.............

 

[Deleted member 1147]

you never know they might even start not allowing forward passes in NZ games. Nah thats just being silly.............

Come on, one step at a time...

 

[GB72]

you never know they might even start not allowing forward passes in NZ games. Nah thats just being silly.............

That would only lead to chaos as NZ are penalised for offside and ruck infringement

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Enjoyed that England performance, some great play against weak opposition, but still a good confidence booster.

 

[IanM]

Anyone who bet on a lockout isnt too chuffed with that last phase!

I don't think the USA are that bad, and are improving. Decent game.

 

[MegaSteve]

The ball, at times, appeared to be more slippery than the slipperiest of slippery eels...

 

[Foxholer]

you never know they might even start not allowing forward passes in NZ games. Nah thats just being silly.............

I trust you realise that the 'forward pass' rule changed/was clarified a little while ago - actually allowing the ball to go foward relative to the ground, provided the player did not pass the ball forward! Watch his vid for clarification.

 

[fundy]

I trust you realise that the 'forward pass' rule changed/was clarified a little while ago - actually allowing the ball to go foward relative to the ground, provided the player did not pass the ball forward! Watch his vid for clarification.

yes i understand the forward pass rule, dont agree with it but understand it. that reduces the ones the ABs get away with by about 20% lol

 

[GB72]

I am happy enough so far with England. 2 expected bonus point wins, everyone has had a decent amount of game time and, most important, no injuries. Need to step up a bit now but I think quite a few mistakes have come from being over adventurous against weaker opposition and we will tighten up against stronger opposition in the next 2 matches. Decent 9 day break now as well.

 

[Foxholer]

yes i understand the forward pass rule, dont agree with it but understand it. that reduces the ones the ABs get away with by about 20% lol

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Awesome performance by Japan right now.

 

[upsidedown]

Fantastic game

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Great game, superb result. 🇯🇵🇯🇵

 

[Dando]

Nearly 3 mins for a scrum is a joke.
The clock should be stopped when the decisions is made and restarted when the ball is back in play

 

[sev112]

Nearly 3 mins for a scrum is a joke.
The clock should be stopped when the decisions is made and restarted when the ball is back in play

True, but when all the big teams do it all the time, it’s only fair that an underdog gets to do it once in a while. It would be harsh to conclude that Japan didn’t get a fair win because of that (not that I’m suggesting that you are saying that)

 

[Dando]

True, but when all the big teams do it all the time, it’s only fair that an underdog gets to do it once in a while. It would be harsh to conclude that Japan didn’t get a fair win because of that (not that I’m suggesting that you are saying that)

I should’ve said that the clock should be stopped in all games to stop tactical time wasting

 

[Captainron]

And suddenly the Irish don’t find Japan beating a big team quite so funny any more