[Coops_13]

I keep seeing a football thread pop up and I see there's a cricket thread. Where's the rugby thread? A sport that we (England) are relatively strong at, with lots happening at club and international level for most of the year?

It isn't like rugby is devoid of discussion, such as Ashton's stroppiness at not being picked internationally: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/36363077 or Tuilagi abusing the Police: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/may/15/manu-tuilagi-rugby-world-cup-assautling-police-officer-england

Are there no other rugby fans or will I have to start following football to join in 

[tomtom]

Isn't it called balls to the something or other?

[Coops_13]

There were a couple, but they seemed to revolve around a single six nations or World Cup and never continued. Couldn't see a generic rugby one [emoji19]


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[galpinos]

Well, Ashton has always been a tit so no surprises there. The Manu story is from last year?

As a Saints fan, it's been a slightly disappointing season, at least Leicester didn't make the final. With Leicester City and
Mark Selby's success, I was panicking there was something in the water. It was bad enough them doing the double over us.......

[tomtom]

Egg chasing rubbish

[Coops_13]

Well, Ashton has always been a tit so no surprises there. The Manu story is from last year?

Agreed, was just giving examples of stories worth talking about.

Well we can all just hope that Exeter do over Sarries in the final


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[webbo]

Yes I'm surprised no one has commented on the Sharks being at the top of the Super League while the Rhinos are propping up the table.
Shirley that's as interesting as England beating Sri Lanker.

[Coops_13]

Yes I'm surprised no one has commented on the Sharks being at the top of the Super League while the Rhinos are propping up the table.
Shirley that's as interesting as England beating Sri Lanker.

very good   

[galpinos]

Well we can all just hope that Exeter do over Sarries in the final

Well, I want Exeter to win but if Sarries do it, at least Hodgson gets to go out on a high!

[Jaspersharpe]

Oi egg chasers, you've already got a thread........

http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,18602.0.html

Isn't it called balls to the something or other?

Correct.

[Jim]

Well we can all just hope that Exeter do over Sarries in the final

Well, I want Exeter to win but if Sarries do it, at least Hodgson gets to go out on a high!

Good point. Lets hope Exeter show a little less flesh in the final.
I remember when we (Sale) played Exeter in a pre season warm up before they were in the premiership and we absolutely wiped the floor with them, good to see them doing so well. I'll definitely be shouting for them to win
Infact I think Charlie had a full head of hair back then as well!

[rich d]

More importantly Leeds rhinos are doing a reverse Leicester City this season.

[Jim]

What does that mean? They're not cheating?
Oh it's a football analogy

[Coops_13]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/36387471

An actual rugby equivalent? Or the Beeb trying to drum up a story out of nothing?

[SA Chris]

WC Starts today. Resurrection Time?

[Coops_13]

Mega-psyched for this. Just a pain in the arse with all the timings. kick-offs range from 2345 to 0415 for me

Already been some great non-rugby stories coming out with Howley's betting scandal and the fears that the Japanese will run out of beer... 

[SA Chris]

Was reading the article about tattooing being associated with yakuza and fans and players being asked to cover up!

[Coops_13]

Was reading the article about tattooing being associated with yakuza and fans and players being asked to cover up!

Yeah, I assume they don't need to do that in the matches themselves?!?

[SA Chris]

They said it's ok for players for matches.

[Teaboy]

Already been some great non-rugby stories coming out with Howley's betting scandal

I prefer the one about 15,000 Japanese turning out to watch a Welsh training session *and* singing the anthem and Calon Lan

[crzylgs]

All 3 games tomorrow have great potential for the neutral supporter.

Ozzies vs Fiji (5.45... think I'll sleep through this one)

France vs Argentina 8.15 - nice breakfast fare to ease in to things

NZ vs South Africa 10.45 - the main event, could be an absolute classic contest

[SA Chris]

NZ vs South Africa 10.45 - the main event, could be an absolute classic contest

Could be the final??

[fatneck]

France v Argentina pick of Saturday's games for me.

England unconvincing yesterday as were Australia... Looking forward to the Wales game shortly!

[SA Chris]

NZ vs South Africa 10.45 - the main event, could be an absolute classic contest

Could be the final??

Statement withdrawn!

Think it's too early in tournament to see teams gelling yet.

[crzylgs]

France v Argentina pick of Saturday's games for me.

England unconvincing yesterday as were Australia... Looking forward to the Wales game shortly!

Agree about France V Argentina being the pick and IMO Argentina were very unlucky. France had ~15 mins in the first half where they ran rampant, bagged a couple of tries then it was virtually all Argentina pressure in second half. France totally switched off. Referee seemed rather reluctant to yellow card them after persistent and one in particular very cynical penalty that almost certainly resulted in Argentina coming away with only 3 points instead of 5-7!