The Official Rugby Thread

[G.Costanza]

a technical question, does rugby have a quarterback like position? somebody who's only responsible for playmaking and not involved in the action that much.

 

[Casualista]

a technical question, does rugby have a quarterback like position? somebody who's only responsible for playmaking and not involved in the action that much.

No, they dont. Everyone is involved in the action. The closest to a specialized playmaker is usually the fly-half who try and pick out that attacking pass which will break the defense line. But they are involved in most of the other action as well.

So someone like Dan Carter

 

[G.Costanza]

too bad, we obviously don't have american football here but there are some rugby clubs in my college town, but i'm too scared if i have to be involved with the tackling and shoving and all of that

 

[Massaro94]

Fairplay to the organisers on this opening sequence of the Ceremony

 

[AC_Wesley]

First time am watching this. Dont understand much.

That was a yellow card though.

 

[AC_Wesley]

Oh yellow carded players get a time out . We should do that in football.

Also, they need to make the goals smallers. Theyre too wide

 

[Casualista]

Beautiful start to the tournament.

England, finally a sport they can be deemed competent in.

Good on Fiji for showing a lot of heart to try and take the game to England.

Hope the rest of the tournament is good.

 

[Dominate]

What happened with Dagg?

Did he have really bad form in super league or something??

He's still pretty tidy

But Ben Smith is better

He hasn't had the best year though, but he could have gone and I wouldn't have had an issue with it

 

[Casualista]

What... The... Fuck.. Just... Happened...

The medic The groundsman Everyone is celebrating.

 

[AC_Wesley]

Ooooooh my god

I didnt knew they won it in the dying seconds

GODDAMN. I wanted to see it but skipped Madness

 

[Massaro94]

England

NZ need to up their game after their last performance.

 

[BreadPitt]

Don't suppose anyone watches NRL here...Probably the greatest moment in Grand Final History

A legend of Rugby

 

[Massaro94]

When you take the padding off.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

Bryan habanaaaa

 

[Massaro94]

"He's loyal to his teammates. Would give anything to the jersey. Would give anything to the brothers beside him. He cares deeply about the legacy of the All Blacks."

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw gives a great speech to his fellow New Zealander Ma'a Nonu.



Monster

 

[Massaro94]

I'm hoping there aren't any upsets in the Q/F

 

[Massaro94]

Wales leading RSA at H/T

13-12

 

[AC_Wesley]

Wales leading RSA at H/T

13-12

SA were kind of an unlikeable team. I feel like only they could challenge NZ, though. I doubt about Australia.

NZ completely humiliated France . If they win this World Cup, They will be the greatest team in sports...ever.

 

[Massaro94]

Well done ye All Blacks

Sweet beating the French after 99 and 07, Oh and for disrespecting the Haka in the 2011 Final :smileani:

 

[Massaro94]

SA were kind of an unlikeable team. I feel like only they could challenge NZ, though. I doubt about Australia.

NZ completely humiliated France . If they win this World Cup, They will be the greatest team in sports...ever.

SA vs NZ is probably the biggest game in Rugby (i know not everyone will agree with this), it could go either way.



Before the tournament not many were backing Australia, but they are showing Championship form in building momentum as the tourney has gone on. Plus they've got the DNA

This was the biggest margin of victory for a Q/F... a record that has been around for 20 years iirc. Before today it was 28 point margin of victory. NZ are on fire and right now they are the ultimate machine.

If they win this World Cup, They will be the greatest team in sports...ever.

Hmmmm

Brazil 1970

Ajax 65-73

Milan 87-96

Ajax late 80's-96 .... They won all 3 European competitions and did it in style for the most part

Could also add the current Bayern side.

Australian Cricket team of the late 90's - the mid noughties.

Some tough teams up there buddy

That being said All Blacks deserve all the plaudits they get. They've been on fire for the last 5 years and have taken on everyone. I just hope they can get their 3rd Title.

 

[Soldier_of_god]

Nha we can never beat n.z ay home let alone away from home haha. if we avoid n.z then we have a chance. We match up better against springboks whom i am not to afraid of. Lot of dutch players in s.africa.

 

[Massaro94]

Damn Ireland

6 Q/F

6 Losses

I wanted them in the Final vs All Blacks

 

[AC_Wesley]

Australia - Scotland is a very exciting match. I thought Australia were going to go all in in the second half but...

Hmmmm

Brazil 1970

Ajax 65-73

Milan 87-96

Ajax late 80's-96 .... They won all 3 European competitions and did it in style for the most part

Could also add the current Bayern side.

Australian Cricket team of the late 90's - the mid noughties.

Some tough teams up there buddy

That being said All Blacks deserve all the plaudits they get. They've been on fire for the last 5 years and have taken on everyone. I just hope they can get their 3rd Title.

Brazil 1970 - no idea
Ajax 65-73 - no idea
Milan 87-96 - molto
Ajax late 80's-96 - this period is pretty long.

This bayern side hasnt won enough yet.

What about NZ's amazing winpercentage?

 

[AC_Wesley]

Omg, Scotland got robbed. That wasn't a penalty. The ball bounced off Australia's #21 . My god, thats unfair.

 

[jammin]

Fucking Aussies

 

[Soldier_of_god]

hahahah take that noooogas. we fluked our way through.

 

[Massaro94]

Australia - Scotland is a very exciting match. I thought Australia were going to go all in in the second half but...



Brazil 1970 - no idea
Ajax 65-73 - no idea
Milan 87-96 - molto
Ajax late 80's-96 - this period is pretty long.

This bayern side hasnt won enough yet.

What about NZ's amazing winpercentage?

I think Brazil 1970 are probably the greatest International side of All time. They won all their matches in qualifying and during the finals. I could be mistaken tho... they might have drawn one game

The Ajax 65-73 is one of the greatest club side of all time.

Milan just blew everyone away.... both in Europe and Italy. Also to go unbeaten for 58 games

That second Ajax side was from around 86/87-96 ....

When I say this current Bayern side I mean the one from 2011 til now. Destroying teams at home and abroad.

All Blacks definitely deserve their place amongst the greats... but i'll take Football > Rugby

Win % are for accountants

 

[Dominate]

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the All Blacks have a 75% win percentage over 100+ years.

That has got to be the most successful international sports team ever

 

[Massaro94]

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that the All Blacks have a 75% win percentage over 100+ years.

That has got to be the most successful international sports team ever

I believe that stat tbh. It's not too often that you see them lose a tie :smileani:

 

[Massaro94]

Forza All Blacks.... losing at the moment and Carter just hit the post in trying to take the lead.