The Rugby Union General Discussion thread

Originally posted by 4x4niner:
I thought they played in RSA, no wonder the bokkies lost.

Wobs played the Boks in Brizzy (Half Full / Stadium)

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NZ had the Pumas in Hamilton (Sold Out)

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Originally posted by 4x4niner:
Yep, and whats his name, warren gatland taking over the lions saying hes gonna kick AB's arse next touring season, I very confidently and arrogantly say 100% doubt that!

+1

Seriously 4x4... I love watching the ABs play, but they are ruining International rugby for me. (It's not the ABs fault, they are beautiful to watch... It's all the other teams fault for falling so far behind)

It's actually boring watching other teams play because their skill level is so much lower... Currently NZ would beat any side in the world 8/10 times.

ABs Results (2016)

Steinlager Series 2016 (Wales)

Jun 11 ~ NZ defeat Wales - 39/21 (18 point margin)

Jun 18 ~ NZ defeat Wales - 36/22 (14 point margin)

Jun 25 ~ NZ defeat Wales - 46/6 (40 point margin)

Rugby Championship 2016

Aug 20 ~ NZ defeat AUS - 42/8 (34 point margin)

Aug 27 ~ NZ defeat AUS - 29/9 (20 point margin)

Sep 10 ~ NZ defeat ARG - 57/22 (35 point margin)

It's just ridiculous, 14 points (Two converted tries) is the closest any team has got to them this year. They've absolutely obliterated the 4th, 5th & 7th ranked teams in the world.

The Rugby Championship is a dud because of it... Lol.

The Boks, Wobs & Pumas are playing for 2nd, 3rd & last place. (Pumas have improved, but the Boks & Wobs are trash)

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Tbh 4x4... I've been enjoying the Mitre 10 Cup (NZ National Provincial Championship) & the Aviva Premiership (English Club Competition) a lot more.

Glad Fox has had the Aviva Premiership on their regular channels rather than specialist PPV channels... First time I've really sat down & watched it. Tbh it's been quite good.

Here's an AF style hurdle from the M10 Cup... (Vaea Fifita has got some hops)

Speaking of AF... You should be trying to get into the NFL this season, 4x4.

Look at these amazing results from WK 1 (Still two more games tomorrow) ... (The NFL is unbelievably competitive & ridiculously entertaining... Best sports league in the world imo)

Originally posted by SportOvaFilmTV:

ABs Results (2016)

Steinlager Series 2016 (Wales)

Jun 11 ~ NZ defeat Wales - 39/21 (18 point margin)

Jun 18 ~ NZ defeat Wales - 36/22 (14 point margin)

Jun 25 ~ NZ defeat Wales - 46/6 (40 point margin)

Rugby Championship 2016

Aug 20 ~ NZ defeat AUS - 42/8 (34 point margin)

Aug 27 ~ NZ defeat AUS - 29/9 (20 point margin)

Sep 10 ~ NZ defeat ARG - 57/22 (35 point margin)

All Blacks pick up another blowout victory to add to their 2016 collection...

NZ defeat RSA - 41/13 (28 point margin... And they didn't even play to their usual standard) ... LOL

NZ have ruined International rugby by becoming too damn good for everyone else... England are the only team that could possibly trouble them, but the teams won't meet until 2018

All Blacks smash Argentina 36 - 17 (19 point margin) ...

People overreacting about the NFL not being competitive in prime time & the ratings down for the first time in years... ("Is the NFL dying?")

Lol... If the NFL is dying than International rugby is dead!!!

Only games in the Rugby Championship that were sold out were the ones played in New Zealand.

Final two rounds are being played for nothing as NZ have already wrapped up the trophy... 3rd dead rubber Bledisloe will be played in Auckland on the 22nd of Oct. (For what exactly?)

Wallabies lost again in South Africa 18/10... Australia scored the only try of the match. All the Boks points came from the boot.

The AFL GF was top self & so was the NRL GF... Why the hell would you want to watch the Wallabies play when there are so many better options?

World record for any team in any sport to win consecutively is 18, i think cypress has that, the AB's will equal that against the wallabies if they win next weekend.

Originally posted by SportOvaFilmTV:

Speaking of AF... You should be trying to get into the NFL this season, 4x4.

Look at these amazing results from WK 1 (Still two more games tomorrow) ... (The NFL is unbelievably competitive & ridiculously entertaining... Best sports league in the world imo)

Havent watched a game since hayne, kinda lost it from there, more like turning the channels watch a coupla secs then switch over and then the morning thing just doesnt do it for me unless its the AB's or something special to watch a game early, im a afternoon evening type of follower when live, dont like watching reruns even if i havent seen a game...thats why...my bad....but will stick around.

Originally posted by 4x4niner:

Havent watched a game since hayne, kinda lost it from there, more like turning the channels watch a coupla secs then switch over and then the morning thing just doesnt do it for me unless its the AB's or something special to watch a game early, im a afternoon evening type of follower when live, dont like watching reruns even if i havent seen a game...thats why...my bad....but will stick around.

Kinda with you too mate. Have watched some good games but twithout Redzone or a real interesting matchup it is hard going.
The Aussies that are on rosters (3 punters and 1 Defense) have had very little air time. In Redzone punters rarely get shown and Adam Gotsis is a footnote at the moment.
There are some good upsets, comebacks and plenty of variety happening but it is declining in local interest apparently.

Originally posted by 4x4niner:
World record for any team in any sport to win consecutively is 18, i think cypress has that, the AB's will equal that against the wallabies if they win next weekend.

Didn't know that, 4x4. It would be quite an achievement.

I know if they beat the Wallabies in the 3rd (Dead Rubber) Bledisloe, they'll break the record for longest winning streak against tier 1 nations.

Last weekend they also added to their blowout streak by defeating South Africa 57-15 (42 point margin).

Originally posted by 4x4niner:
Havent watched a game since hayne, kinda lost it from there, more like turning the channels watch a coupla secs then switch over and then the morning thing just doesnt do it for me unless its the AB's or something special to watch a game early, im a afternoon evening type of follower when live, dont like watching reruns even if i havent seen a game...thats why...my bad....but will stick around.

Got to do what works for you, 4x4.

I'm used to it now, so I make the effort. American football is also my favourite sport

Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:
Kinda with you too mate. Have watched some good games but twithout Redzone or a real interesting matchup it is hard going.
The Aussies that are on rosters (3 punters and 1 Defense) have had very little air time. In Redzone punters rarely get shown and Adam Gotsis is a footnote at the moment.
There are some good upsets, comebacks and plenty of variety happening but it is declining in local interest apparently.

I've missed quite a few quality games this season because I've been tuning into the later primetime games. A number of the games in primetime have unfortunately been duds.

The better quality games this season seem to be during the main Sunday block (Monday for Aussies).

49ers games are the only ones I go back later & watch via condensed mode on GamePass.

New Zealand defeat Australia - 37/10 (27-point margin)

New Zealand claim the world record... 18 game win streak against Tier One Nations.

Well Done

Originally posted by SportOvaFilmTV:

New Zealand defeat Australia - 37/10 (27-point margin)

New Zealand claim the world record... 18 game win streak against Tier One Nations.

Well Done

I think the Allblacks need their own tier.

Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:
I think the Allblacks need their own tier.

I think they've ascended to that very place, Rabbits... Tier

(Game Highlights)


(Nice passage of play)

Originally posted by SportOvaFilmTV:

Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:
I think the Allblacks need their own tier.

I think they've ascended to that very place, Rabbits... Tier

(Game Highlights)


(Nice passage of play)

They have a system that has brought players from several different Island nations whereby they buy-in to a central belief. It is all based around the Maori tradition of family and the way their "house is constructed". It's quite amazing and very inspiring. To think that a country with such a small population has such dominance on a worldwide sport is incredible....but I know why. It is way more than a sport to them. It is a legacy that has very deep meaning and is built on a strong foundation. We could learn a lot from them.
The 49ers and the NFL could learn a heck of lot from them too.......but they are already World Champions so are probably not interested.

Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:

Originally posted by SportOvaFilmTV:

Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:

I think the Allblacks need their own tier.

I think they've ascended to that very place, Rabbits... Tier

(Game Highlights)


(Nice passage of play)

They have a system that has brought players from several different Island nations whereby they buy-in to a central belief. It is all based around the Maori tradition of family and the way their "house is constructed". It's quite amazing and very inspiring. To think that a country with such a small population has such dominance on a worldwide sport is incredible....but I know why. It is way more than a sport to them. It is a legacy that has very deep meaning and is built on a strong foundation. We could learn a lot from them.
The 49ers and the NFL could learn a heck of lot from them too.......but they are already World Champions so are probably not interested.

Originally posted by KeepRabbitsOut:

They have a system that has brought players from several different Island nations whereby they buy-in to a central belief. It is all based around the Maori tradition of family and the way their "house is constructed". It's quite amazing and very inspiring. To think that a country with such a small population has such dominance on a worldwide sport is incredible....but I know why. It is way more than a sport to them. It is a legacy that has very deep meaning and is built on a strong foundation. We could learn a lot from them.
The 49ers and the NFL could learn a heck of lot from them too.......but they are already World Champions so are probably not interested.

They would be happy to help the niners, especially in the support area and the breakdowns, superfast endurance keeps the other teams puffed out at the last twenty.

Originally posted by 4x4niner:
They would be happy to help the niners, especially in the support area and the breakdowns, superfast endurance keeps the other teams puffed out at the last twenty.

Awesome unbending mindset wins games

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