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Rugby World Cup 2015

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  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    killerandflash said:

    Always liked Mike Brown, solid player you can always rely on. A bit like another Brown who won't let you down...

    With all respect due to our Stevie, Mike Brown is well above that. Fantastic player.
  • CharltonKerry
    CharltonKerry Posts: 2,960
    Me and Charltondave are off to see France v Italy tonight, looking forward to that. But my highlight will come over the next two Saturday's when we got the pleasure (hopefully it will be) of seeing England v Wales then England v Australia oh and thanks sky for moving the Fulham match to Sunday so we can see that as well.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited September 2015
    calydon_road said:

    Really enjoyed that game

    England patchy bit give credit to Fiji, great performance from them. They were out on their feet by 70 mins.

    Don't see any real issue with a 40 minute half lasting 50 with the TMO referrals. Ha ITV mugs, spend a year building up to the RWC and then complaining the game lasts a bit longer. Logic?

    MOTM was Nadolo, he was superb. Bosh

    Nadolo and mates could beat Wales as the taffs are missing many of their top men.

    The TMO referrals for a Try or serious foul play is fair enough but when the touch judge saw the English player's over zealous arm around the neck, it was a foul but
    that really didn't need to go for review as it was quite clearly a foul but not a yellow card. a couple of minutes were wasted when the touch judge's word should've been good enough.

  • stevec
    stevec Posts: 1,144
    Don't like the game at all, not interested
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    on the evidence of this game it seems as though the referees are looking for a contactless game .. the video/off the field officials carry out the same roles as the many judges and umpires in gridiron football, these games are so important to the countries concerned that getting it right is essential ..

    A decent start for England, helped by a greasy ball .. I hope that conditions in the remaining games are perfect when the (rather disappointing) Fijians can show their talents and give the Welsh and Aussies a right good shagging .. we will see
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,153
    Lincsaddick said:

    on the evidence of this game it seems as though the referees are looking for a contactless game .. the video/off the field officials carry out the same roles as the many judges and umpires in gridiron football, these games are so important to the countries concerned that getting it right is essential ..

    A decent start for England, helped by a greasy ball .. I hope that conditions in the remaining games are perfect when the (rather disappointing) Fijians can show their talents and give the Welsh and Aussies a right good shagging .. we will see

    Irish bloke behind me last night seemed to think England should have walloped Fiji, and were pretty pathetic not to have done better. He reckoned they would be walked all over by Wales and the Aussies. I think he may have been another bitter one though?
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    edited September 2015
    No point risking injuries or over-stretching yourself against a guaranteed win, given Fiji were also fresh and are heavy-hitters. I imagine they are saving themselves for Australia and Wales. Hopefully it won't go down to points difference and England ought to be looking to beat both Wales and Australia instead of beating one out of two and then hoping to limp through on points.
  • creepyaddick
    creepyaddick Posts: 6,152
    edited September 2015
    For those not sure of the rules!

    https://youtu.be/vKgV8Go9t3o
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    Robbo on the wing said:

    What a load of wank. You have to wait three minutes to find out if you've scored a goal.

    But at least you know it's the correct decision
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    I'm already sick of "World in Union" though!

    I know it's the official World Cup song, but do they have to use it for everything?
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  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,053
    Thought it was an entertaining game, which went pretty much as expected. Fiji are a big, technically good side but they lack the fitness and strength in depth of the major nations. Early missed penalties and "that (no) try" cost them a better platform to work from. Always going to run out of steam by the 65/70 minute mark.

    England looked good, in particular Mike Brown. Conditions weren't great, but they'll need to be wary of so many penalties in the rest of their tournament. Better teams will punish them a lot more.

    Enjoyed the opening ceremony and a cracking atmosphere, at the start of the game especially.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    killerandflash said:

    I'm already sick of "World in Union" though!

    I know it's the official World Cup song, but do they have to use it for everything?

    agreed .. and the screeching version used by ITV at every break ?! ....f f s give it a rest .. and as for the four word anthem S L S C .. what a fucking dirge .. pissed bank clerks and third fifteen props think they're picking cotton down on the plantation .. find a new song boys or shut t f up .. RANT OVER ((:>)
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    What the hell is happening with South Africa v Japan ???
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,625
    AFKABartram said:

    What the hell is happening with South Africa v Japan ???

    No easy games in the World Cup.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    Japan putting in a hell of an effort.

    Best game so far.
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,365
    This is incredible, and I dont even particularly like Rugby!
  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,548
    Wow!!!
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,053
    What an amazing result and thoroughly deserved win for Japan. Brilliant, brilliant game.
  • Goonerhater
    Goonerhater Posts: 12,677
    Ave that
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    Unbelievable

    What a game, not just for fat blokes ;)

    Well done Japan. Superb
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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,625
    I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so
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  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,070
    Sensational
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,006
    AFKABartram said:

    What the hell is happening with South Africa v Japan ???

    I'm not a massive fan & didn't know the game was on, so turned over to have a look.

    Great finish. I presume that was akin to Japan beating Germany in the football World Cup.
  • redsek
    redsek Posts: 656
    OMG that was brilliant - fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Well done Japan

    All those stunned Saffers watching as well :smile:
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    edited September 2015
    Covered End said:

    AFKABartram said:

    What the hell is happening with South Africa v Japan ???

    I'm not a massive fan & didn't know the game was on, so turned over to have a look.

    Great finish. I presume that was akin to Japan beating Germany in the football World Cup.
    At the very least. Probably too much of a stretch to say San Marino but you get the picture.

  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    Great that they turned down chance for a draw, went for it and got there.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    Japan are one of the few nations outside of the big 10 and the Polynesians who take their rugby seriously. I'd fancy them against Italy or Scotland on their day.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,002
    That was some result, good for them
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    Fiiish said:

    Japan are one of the few nations outside of the big 10 and the Polynesians who take their rugby seriously. I'd fancy them against Italy or Scotland on their day.

    That day, of course, will be Wednesday.

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