Bllewellyn Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Just gonna open this up for a discussion on the rugby World Cup going on in France.It started at the beginning of September kind of surprised no one else’s started a discussion on it. In my opinion, the best game has been between Wales and Fiji last weekend. If you have a chance to see it, I recommend you watch it goes down to the last few seconds of the game I know B.C. has a large rugby community so hopefully we get some good discussion about the game going forward, and maybe in the future we’ll see Canada there . I believe most games are carried on TSN and on different apps as well as dazn. Today’s games are Scotland and Tonga and then at noon is Wales Australia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.adelic Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 wales vs fiji was a great game, indeed. looks like the wallabies are going home, wales just dominated. however i hope the springboks will defend their title, but their kicking has to get better. it cost them the game against ireland yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Yes, Wales just took what was given to them and every chance they got they made the Wallabies pay. Not sure how this style will work in the next round but at least they’ll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Friday, September 29 at noon Pacific time is the next most significant game in the World Cup in my opinion, with New Zealand’s opening lost to South Africa. This game will decide whether New Zealand makes it through to the next round or not. Italy is sitting above them in the pool., so if New Zealand hopes to pass through to the next round they need to win Italy is big strong and could upset them. Yes, the odds are against that happening but that’s why you play the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosehead Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Really hoping Wales can advance. I have only been to Wales once but my trip there was amazing. Cardiff and Tenby were definately highlights. The people there are so knowledgeable and passionate about rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.adelic Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 9/25/2023 at 2:14 AM, Bllewellyn said: Friday, September 29 at noon Pacific time is the next most significant game in the World Cup in my opinion, with New Zealand’s opening lost to South Africa. This game will decide whether New Zealand makes it through to the next round or not. Italy is sitting above them in the pool., so if New Zealand hopes to pass through to the next round they need to win Italy is big strong and could upset them. Yes, the odds are against that happening but that’s why you play the game. italy wasn't up to the task tonight.. i was looking forward to a strong showing of them, just to rub it under nose of one of my best friends who's rooting for the all blacks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 23 minutes ago, phil.d.thrill said: italy wasn't up to the task tonight.. i was looking forward to a strong showing of them, just to rub it under nose of one of my best friends who's rooting for the all blacks.. that’s to bad I’m going to watch the game later tonight. I figured it would be hard-pressed to win this game the AB having their backs against the wall I couldn’t see them losing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.adelic Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 hope you'll have some cold drinks to watch it. NZ showed what they're capable of, but the azzuri wasn't a great competition tonight. this was the last game for me for the next couple of weeks, heading of to indonesia tomorrow.. i hope scotland will win vs ireland .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 Fiji verse Georgia this was a really good game. Georgia gave Fiji everything they could handle, came down to the last minute Fiji didn’t do themselves any favours didn’t get the bonus point the group is still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Today’s matches seem to go to the way they were predicted to however, Samoa gave England quite the game. I found the Ireland Scottish game to be a little bit lackluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Good start to today’s matches Japan and Argentina winner gets in loser goes home wasn’t a letdown Argentina advances, but it was a hard fought game by both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Tonga and Romania played for pride today Tonga coming out ahead, great second match lots of action good skill. Edited October 8, 2023 by Bllewellyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllewellyn Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 Last game of the day was a good one to watch. It was Fiji and Portugal Portugal finally won its first ever World Cup match Fiji however, stayed within seven points and is going to advance into the next round talkabout backing your way in,and it was a good game despite a lot of sloppiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Semi finals are set. Argentina vs New Zealand. Friday England vs South Africa. Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Wow...England had this one in the bag, but they couldn't hang on.... Good on the Springboks for the impressive comeback, but the English have to feel like they let this one slip away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3rd place game is Friday. England vs Argentina Final is Saturday. New Zealand vs South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.adelic Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 i hope argentina will nab the bronze medal tomorrow. england is such a boring team to watch... and on saturday.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 South Africa 12 - New Zealand 11 3rd Place: England 26 - Argentina 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Tough day for the AB, but they, really, beat themselves. Penalties, turn overs and some bad decisions cost them. Sure tye officials weren't great, but they simply made too many unforced errors. Classic SA game though........they are a tough line to get anything going against. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.adelic Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 what a battle, what a drama.. it wasn't the prettiest to watch, i guess not many expected it to be, but it definitely wasn't boring. the AB had their chances but couldn't convert. the springboks played to their strengths, they're so relentless and just find a way to win. Du Toit was a beast with his 28 tackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 I don't believe this needs it's own thread, but I do think it deserves to be mentioned.... The Canadian Women's Rugby team just beat World Cup Champion, New Zealand in winning the Pacific Four series. It's the first time they've ever beaten the Black Ferns and it moves Canada into the #2 spot in world rankings, behind England. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/other/canadian-women-score-historic-rugby-win-defeating-world-cup-champion-new-zealand/ar-BB1mEdQl?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=2358503aeb524c60bb56bb3f4346a5ec&ei=45 Quote Fancy Bermudez scored two tries as Canada recorded a historic rugby win over New Zealand on Sunday, holding on to dispatch the reigning World Cup champion 22-19 and win the Pacific Four Series. The Canadian women had lost all 17 previous meetings with the Black Ferns, with 10 of those defeats by 27 points or more. The six-time world champions won 52-21 the last time they met, last July in Ottawa in the same tournament. The closest Canada has come to a win was a 16-8 loss in Tauranga in June 2014, a match that marked the only time New Zealand had failed to score 20 points against Canada. "I feel like we've been knocking on the door and pushing to make a statement on the world stage for Canada for a while now," said captain Sophie de Goede. The milestone win moved the Canadian women to No. 2 in the world rankings behind England, replacing New Zealand and equalling their highest-ever position (last reached in November 2016). Canada started the tournament at No. 4, but moved past France into No. 3 after beating Australia 33-14. "We worked so hard for the last, well it feels like for ever, and then having this outcome," said an emotional Canadian prop DaLeaka Menin who earned her 55th cap The Black Ferns have never been lower than No. 2 in the rankings, which were introduced in February 2016. @Bllewellyn : Maybe you could change the title of the thread to "All Things Rugby", so this thread can be the go-to for any Rugby news.... I'll throw that suggestion out to @Ribs, @Sharpshooter, @-AJ- and @Roger Neilsons Towel just in case the thread's author is no longer around. (I don't recall seeing them post anywhere else on these boards) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Thanks all. @Bllewellyn, good to see you're still around, mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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