Rugby World Cup

Any interest in The Rugby World Cup?

All seems a bit low key on the home front, few ads here and there but not the loonacy we get when its football and we're shit at that.

Im sure things will crank up a gear when we reach the knockout stages, should be good for the semi's I reckon.

Sad really that we dont show the same level of excitement for a mainstream team sport world championhip that we've actually won in recent times and been runners up twice.

I think only England can potentially upset the Southern Hemisphere teams. I dont think we're that much better than France or Ireland but in knock out play we tend to get it together better, or hold it together maybe a better choice of words.

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Originally Posted by Memphis

Any interest in The Rugby World Cup?

All seems a bit low key on the home front, few ads here and there but not the loonacy we get when its football and we're shit at that.

Im sure things will crank up a gear when we reach the knockout stages, should be good for the semi's I reckon.

Sad really that we dont show the same level of excitement for a mainstream team sport world championhip that we've actually won in recent times and been runners up twice.

I think only England can potentially upset the Southern Hemisphere teams. I dont think we're that much better than France or Ireland but in knock out play we tend to get it together better, or hold it together maybe a better choice of words.

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I'm not a big rubgy fan. Got no interest in club Rugby at all, but I love watching England play, either in six nations or World Cup. I will deffo be watching!

Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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You'd probably prefer to watch 'Football' where the players have to wear 10 tonnes of padding and protection so that they don't damage a finger nail ;)

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Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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You'd probably prefer to watch 'Football' where the players have to wear 10 tonnes of padding and protection so that they don't damage a finger nail ;)

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Same answer as above.

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Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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You'd probably prefer to watch 'Football' where the players have to wear 10 tonnes of padding and protection so that they don't damage a finger nail ;)

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Same answer as above.

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Netball then?

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Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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You'd probably prefer to watch 'Football' where the players have to wear 10 tonnes of padding and protection so that they don't damage a finger nail ;)

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Same answer as above.

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Netball then?

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To be fair H we all like to watch Netball ;D

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Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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You'd probably prefer to watch 'Football' where the players have to wear 10 tonnes of padding and protection so that they don't damage a finger nail ;)

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Same answer as above.

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Netball then?

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There are few sports I like to watch and only during certain times of the year. However, I will watch girls in bikinis any time. ;D

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Nope, none, zero, zilch. :)

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You'd probably prefer to watch 'Football' where the players have to wear 10 tonnes of padding and protection so that they don't damage a finger nail ;)

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Same answer as above.

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Netball then?

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There are few sports I like to watch and only during certain times of the year. However, I will watch girls in bikinis any time. ;D

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That's a fair point ;D

I'll watch i love rugby especially England! But i think were the opposite when it really matters we fold the six nations was good play but when it really mattered in getting the grand slam we fell short and that's just going to happen again on a bigger scale. I hope they prove me wrong.

I'm a big rugby fan. Will be following closely. I don't rate this England team but still think we might muscle our way to the final.

rugby is for losers. Except M&H.

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rugby is for losers. Except M&H.

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No. Incorrect. I like your boobies.

I will watch every game - I'm much more excited about this than watching a bunch of overpaid cheating namby pamby ponces kick a soccer ball around. Rugby is a much better game and the players always give their all and play with pride and hwyl !!!

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rugby is for losers. Except M&H.

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No. Incorrect. I like your boobies.

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more lies. you like this
http://reocities.com/TelevisionCity/Studio/1270/P53.jpg

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No. Incorrect. I like your boobies.

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more lies. you like this
http://reocities.com/TelevisionCity/Studio/1270/P53.jpg

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ah, naked rugby, can't beat it.

well, not all 'straight' men would be happy with a cock up their arse.

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well, not all 'straight' men would be happy with a cock up their arse.

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Not 'all' but most I believe.

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well, not all 'straight' men would be happy with a cock up their arse.

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Not 'all' but most I believe.

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yes the gay ones.

I hate to revert the thread to actual Rugby, but heading towards 3/8ths of the way through my RWC quadruple header. Scotland fluked their way to full points against Romania, one of their tries should have been chalked off for a pen, and Romania just came up short.

Namibia v Fiji not really a massive game, but as I missed NZ v Tonga yesterday because of work, I'm immersing myself tonight. Can't wait to see the Argies turn over England later, and then Wales do the same to the Saffa's tomorrow morning.

New Zealand performing the Hakkar (sp?) is one of sports great phenomenon's.

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I hate to revert the thread to actual Rugby, but heading towards 3/8ths of the way through my RWC quadruple header. Scotland fluked their way to full points against Romania, one of their tries should have been chalked off for a pen, and Romania just came up short.

Namibia v Fiji not really a massive game, but as I missed NZ v Tonga yesterday because of work, I'm immersing myself tonight. Can't wait to see the Argies turn over England later, and then Wales do the same to the Saffa's tomorrow morning.

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Aww 1 point that must hurt?

Nid oes unrhyw un mewn gwirionedd curiad y Cymry mewn rygbi. Maent yn unig sgôr pwyntiau mwy.

well Ireland are doing there usual at the world cup... got a feeling Italy might do us in the group(Aussies are a given) but if we scrape out of the group SA will rip us apart.
Would love to see France win it, also I'd like to see a few of the underdogs get a win over the big teams :)

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I hate to revert the thread to actual Rugby, but heading towards 3/8ths of the way through my RWC quadruple header. Scotland fluked their way to full points against Romania, one of their tries should have been chalked off for a pen, and Romania just came up short.

Namibia v Fiji not really a massive game, but as I missed NZ v Tonga yesterday because of work, I'm immersing myself tonight. Can't wait to see the Argies turn over England later, and then Wales do the same to the Saffa's tomorrow morning.

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Aww 1 point that must hurt?

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Especially when the Hook penalty went over and was ruled out by Wayne Barnes, without even going to the TV official. I will be bitter about it for some time to come.

All of the supposed tier 1 teams have been pretty dire so far. Hope the quality picks up big time!

New Zealand toppled Tonga without looking too spectacular.
Romania almost beat Scotland, and absolutely man shamed them in the forward battle.
France were given a good run by Japan before settling down.
Australia were 6-6 with Italy after 60 minutes before they got it together and admittedly looked pretty good.
England were fortunate to get away with a win against a strong but limited Argentina side.
Ireland looked crap against the USA and should probably get the lube ready for the ass raping that will no doubt ensue against Australia next week.
South Africa looked rubbish and were very, VERY lucky to get away with the win against Wales.

All in all, pretty awful so far, but I'm trying to be positive by putting it down to nerves and rust and sometimes poor weather conditions. ;D

Looking forward to the Samoans getting their campaign under way. They're always good for a bit of excitement, even if it borders on illegal sometimes. Samoa vs. Fiji is going to be mental.

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Especially when the Hook penalty went over and was ruled out by Wayne Barnes, without even going to the TV official. I will be bitter about it for some time to come.

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Nah, don't be bitter. The truth is we were much the better side but we couldn't quite close it off. South Africa were only in our half twice and they came away with two tries, and they also defended very well.

We had enough territory and possession to win it without having to rely on that kick, or the missed drop goal by Priestland. We shouldnt feel aggrieved or that we are victims of some miscarriage of justice as that only perpetuates our failures. Don't forget that we beat Ireland after an illegal throw in last year, we scored a try after a forward pass against against Scotland. We also did a 'smash and grab' against England recently that was almost exactly what happened to us against SA.

We were good enough to compete with and outperform the reigning World Champions in a fanrastic game ....... but not quite confident or ruthless enough to finish them off

What a fantastic result by the Irish, and they absolutely deserved it. Australi are many people's favourites for the World Cup, but the Irish showed how to beat them - take them on up front, smash their pack and don;t turn the ball over. Great result.

If (and it's a big if, because we are playing the WHOLE of Samoa next) Wales go through as runners up, it looks like we may face the Irish in the Quarter Finals.

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What a fantastic result by the Irish, and they absolutely deserved it. Australi are many people's favourites for the World Cup, but the Irish showed how to beat them - take them on up front, smash their pack and don;t turn the ball over. Great result.

If (and it's a big if, because we are playing the WHOLE of Samoa next) Wales go through as runners up, it looks like we may face the Irish in the Quarter Finals.

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Yup, what x just said. Was following the game on BBC text updates on the website, and from 70 to 80 minutes took at least half an hour. Now its more important than ever to beat fiji and samoa tomorrow.

Wow, ground out a tough win over the amazing Samoans. Real attritional stuff and we finally closed out a game professionally and had a few lucky bounces go our way. We will definitely beat Namibia and with a bit of luck the Fijians will have been ruined by what South Africa did to them.

Ironically, it will suit us better to come second in the group, and then get into the half of the draw without New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed as we are doing really well in the Group of Death. Ireland in the quarters is a 50:50 game!!!!

Cymru am byth

Personally I thought that Wales looked very error strewn, and should have had it wrapped up much earlier. Too many dropped passes and ball lost in the tackle, and there has to be an alternative to Andy Powell.

Mike Tindall video: Zara Phillips' husband flirts with Australian tourist | Mail Online

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Have you seen the video online where the bouncer gives his moralising lecture, that is one weird, creepy dude.

He's like something out of a Saw film or a Westboro baptist church. He's got people locked away in a dungeon somewhere I'm sure of it.

I feel a bit sorry forTindall. I mean he's married to royalty and she currently has a great body. Nice strong legs. But she does have that horsey royal face that will only get worse with age.

He'll end up with a Camillalike eventually so can't blame him making the most of his fame now. It's basically just storing up good memories to use later. He's being industrious that's all.

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Have you seen the video online where the bouncer gives his moralising lecture, that is one weird, creepy dude.

He's like something out of a Saw film or a Westboro baptist church. He's got people locked away in a dungeon somewhere I'm sure of it.

I feel a bit sorry forTindall. I mean he's married to royalty and she currently has a great body. Nice strong legs. But she does have that horsey royal face that will only get worse with age.

He'll end up with a Camillalike eventually so can't blame him making the most of his fame now. It's basically just storing up good memories to use later. He's being industrious that's all.

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Then don't get married.
She should bin the shrek faced freak.

Well, we put the mighty Namibia to the sword, without looking great at all ........ not we need to cheer on the Boks against Samoa.

Old news now but it was funny, the moment Scotland scored that drop goal a said out loud ''i'd love it if the Argies scored a try right from the off''... ;D not often a wish like that comes true so soon!

Too big, too fit, too powerful, too ruthless ........ I never thought that I would be using those words about a Welsh rugby side. Absolutely fantastic performance against a dangerous Fiji side - we've come through the Group of Death with flying colours. Bring on the quarter finals

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Too big, too fit, too powerful, too ruthless ........ I never thought that I would be using those words about a Welsh rugby side. Absolutely fantastic performance against a dangerous Fiji side - we've come through the Group of Death with flying colours. Bring on the quarter finals

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I fancy we might be doing a number on the Irish next week too. Still spilling too much ball, but it seems most sides are this world cup.

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Too big, too fit, too powerful, too ruthless ........ I never thought that I would be using those words about a Welsh rugby side. Absolutely fantastic performance against a dangerous Fiji side - we've come through the Group of Death with flying colours. Bring on the quarter finals

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I fancy we might be doing a number on the Irish next week too. Still spilling too much ball, but it seems most sides are this world cup.

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What a game. Although this thread is soon to become part of soverign Welsh territory after me and X have taken possession, there's still time to praise another epic performance.

Superb play from a side that is growing as the tournament goes on, and Jamie Roberts looks an absolute beast. My bugbear about spilling the ball is still relevant, but we overcame, defended with massive passion and desire to hold the line, and converted tries when they were there.

When the third try went over, I confess I probably had my sex face on as I was screaming 'YESSSSS'.

Fair play lads, you have a special team on your hands here! :cool:

You can see the confidence oozing through the players and it is growing with every match. Thought Roberts and Phillips looked particularly awesome among a generally awesome team performance. If you play against France with the same intensity that you did against Ireland, you'll definitely turn them fragile minded fairies over. ;D

As for Ireland, a totally toothless and one-dimensional performance. They looked clueless as to how to adapt their game to deal with the Welsh blitz defence. Probably nearing the end of the career of O' Driscoll now, maybe one more season tops. He looked like he was really struggling with the pace out there! Sad to see him leave on such a low note (through no fault of his own).

Wales vs. New Zealand final anyone? Mouth watering!
Hope you Taffs go all the way now, good luck! :cool: