Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:41 pm  

Shark J wrote:

You get a bonus point if you score 4 or more tries or if you lose by 7 points or less. We did both and got 2 bonus points.

When did that happen? Has it seen an increase in try scoring?

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:45 am  

This world cup seems to about everything other than actual quality rugby. http://m.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/oct/ ... pe=article Looking at the draw it's obvious that someone up there really likes England (either that or they've had a tenner on them). England v New Zealand final with Chris Ashton to score winning try shortly before his head bursts.

This world cup seems to about everything other than actual quality rugby. http://m.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/oct/ ... pe=article Looking at the draw it's obvious that someone up there really likes England (either that or they've had a tenner on them). England v New Zealand final with Chris Ashton to score winning try shortly before his head bursts.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:55 am  

Catalancs wrote: This world cup seems to about everything other than actual quality rugby. http://m.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/oct/ ... pe=article Looking at the draw it's obvious that someone up there really likes England (either that or they've had a tenner on them). England v New Zealand final with Chris Ashton to score winning try shortly before his head bursts. now that WOULD be perfect Jon but I fear the froggies have to come good sooner or later - the general concensus is negative among the french fans but don't be surprised if they come out out all guns blazing...

Catalancs wrote: This world cup seems to about everything other than actual quality rugby. http://m.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/oct/ ... pe=article Looking at the draw it's obvious that someone up there really likes England (either that or they've had a tenner on them). England v New Zealand final with Chris Ashton to score winning try shortly before his head bursts. now that WOULD be perfect Jon but I fear the froggies have to come good sooner or later - the general concensus is negative among the french fans but don't be surprised if they come out out all guns blazing...

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:07 am  

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/spo ... 56793.html THe AB are the one team that is not replaceable.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/spo ... 56793.html THe AB are the one team that is not replaceable.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:23 am  

It's all bluff and publicity. Both All Blacks and Wallabies will be there in 2015.

SAracens to play Heineken Cup tie against Biarritz in Cape Town. Good to see them playing in front of their home crowd.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:00 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

SAracens to play Heineken Cup tie against Biarritz in Cape Town. Good to see them playing in front of their home crowd.

What a farce that is - "expanding the footprint of European Rugby" my backside, it's a chance for half your playing and coaching staff to go visit their families for a week.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Oct 05, 2011 9:08 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

What a farce that is - "expanding the footprint of European Rugby" my backside, it's a chance for half your playing and coaching staff to go visit their families for a week.

....and to inflate your seasons average attendance figure. SA Rugby crowds are the best in the world (numbers wise).....

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:56 pm  

I was all set to get back into the world cup this weekend as the disneyworld part of the tournament is now over... but I'm struggling to get in the mood after so long (it really does feel like it started sometime around Easter).
Ireland, England, Wallabies and the All Blacks by pleeenty for me.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:58 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

I was all set to get back into the world cup this weekend as the disneyworld part of the tournament is now over... but I'm struggling to get in the mood after so long (it really does feel like it started sometime around Easter).
Ireland, England, Wallabies and the All Blacks by pleeenty for me.

I reckon the French will get through though instead of England.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:39 am  

cjhatesunion wrote:

I reckon the French will get through though instead of England.

Aided in good part by English penalties.