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  • Waratahs v Force

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    @KiwiMurph Not for the first time, either. He has a bit of a history.

  • Brumbies v Drua

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    Not quite sure what advice he is giving, but this is pretty good to see

  • Moana Pasifika v Reds

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    @Stargazer said in Moana Pasifika v Reds:

    ... 80 minutes of high-intensity rugby in front of more than 15,000 home supporters ...

    Hard to believe there were that many.

    Apr 14, 2023  /  Pacific Moana Pasifika lose battle in Apia against Reds Moana Pasifika lose battle in Apia against Reds

    In an historic Super Rugby Pacific game in Samoa, Moana Pasifika lost to the Queensland Reds 40-28 in their first ever home game at Apia Park on Friday.

    80 minutes of high-intensity rugby

    Hard to believe there was that much!

  • Highlanders v Hurricanes

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    @nostrildamus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes:

    @Dan54 said in Highlanders v Hurricanes:

    @nostrildamus said in Highlanders v Hurricanes:

    @Dan54 said in Highlanders v Hurricanes:

    @Bones said in Highlanders v Hurricanes:

    @Dan54 said in Highlanders v Hurricanes:

    Carlos also must of noticed him, is all I meant,

    It's worrying you find it notable a coach noticed players in his own team. But informative.

    It's worrying that you posting about teams and thinking Carlos is part of coaching group.. lol You know he's got nothing to do with Canes and lives in Hamilton don't you? Is backs coach for Blues women's team, and was tied up with MLR coaching last year.

    Lives in Hamilton? Sigh. Then he is dead to me and I can't defend his judgement..

    Lol mate he been up there for a fair while, his family was still there when he was helping at Canes, although he was keen on getting them down to Paraparaumu, but son was pretty happy at college at Hamilton.

    Paraparaumu-now that I understand.
    Hamilton is just a bit too happening for me.

    To be fair he never thought of going home to Levin.Lol

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    @SBW1 if you're on a phone, that button on the right lets you reply to the thread instead of replying to a post..

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  • Rebels v Blues

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    @TheMojoman said in Rebels v Blues:

    @Bones said in Rebels v Blues:

    @KiwiMurph said in Rebels v Blues:

    Second week in a row where I've thought Blues haven't missed much with Plummer at 12.

    Doesn't bode well for RTS' AB hopes.

    I thought Plummer was a bit of a lynchpin really. Tidied up a lot and really helped keep the backline running smoothly.

    The “glue man” all good back lines need. I do think Rieko looks better with RTS beside him though ie, straight running 2nd five who can bend the line and give him some more space to operate.

    I think the jury is still out on that combination. I don't think it has looked comfortable. I'm not sure how many times it has happened and perhaps it was as a bench replacement last season(?), but the Heem/Ioane combo looked dangerous and a little more fluent.

  • Chiefs v Blues

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    @number9 said in Chiefs v Blues:

    @Tim the coaches are distracted mate we will struggle against the Rebels.

    Might be something to that!

  • Reds v Brumbies

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    @KiwiMurph said in Reds v Brumbies:

    @Dan54 said in Reds v Brumbies:

    @KiwiMurph said in Reds v Brumbies:

    Vintage Reds. Ill discipline and high error rate.

    Yep what I have been watching at Suncorp when I was living there. They just slow learners it seems.

    Time for a new voice at coach.

    Yep even Thorn is saying it.

  • Blues v Force

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    That Ferris Wheel! 🫨

  • 6N Ireland v England

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    Here's the decision on that red card:

    Zach Mercer red card dismissed

    The Montpellier Hérault Rugby No 8, Zach Mercer, has had the red card shown to him during his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round of 16 match against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, dismissed following an independent Disciplinary Hearing.

    Mercer was sent off by the referee, Andrew Brace (Ireland), in the 50th minute of the match for tackling the Exeter Chiefs back row, Christ Tshiunza, in a dangerous manner in contravention of Law 9.13.

    >Law 9.13 A player must not tackle an opponent dangerously
    Under World Rugby’s Sanctions for Foul Play, Law 9.13 relating to dangerous tackling carries the following sanction entry points – Low End: 2 weeks; Mid-range: 6 weeks; Top end: 10 to 52 weeks.

    An independent Disciplinary Committee comprising David Martin (Ireland), Chair, Gordon Black (Ireland) and Bogdan Zebega (Romania), viewed footage of the incident and heard evidence by video conference from Mercer, who accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but did not accept that it warranted a red card.

    The committee also heard submissions from the Montpellier Hérault Rugby Director of Rugby, Philippe Saint André, from the club’s Defence and Laws Coach, Alex Ruiz, from the club’s Team Manager, Tom Whitford, and from the EPCR Disciplinary Officer, Liam McTiernan. The club’s legal representative, Joris Loupien, was also present during the hearing.

    The committee decided that although Mercer had committed an act of foul play, the tackle did not warrant a red card. The sending off was therefore dismissed and Mercer is free to play.

    EPCR have the right to appeal the decision.

  • Le Tour : RWC 2023

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    I’m going to both SF as well

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  • Hurricanes v Western Force

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    Just want to whinge about Nisbo taking about Boothe

    His name is Booth

    I know ...I know....first world problem...

    But Booth ...

  • Reds v Crusaders

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    @SBW1 said in Reds v Crusaders:

    @Chris Has Macca played Super rugby yet?

    Yeah he came off the bench in Rd1 & Rd 2 against Chiefs and Highlanders started v Dura and off the bench v Blues.

  • Brumbies v Waratahs

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    I watched the extended highlights this morning, was a fun game to watch in the shortened form, lots of nice rugby and close until the end.

    Jorgensen looks class.

  • Drua v Rebels

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    @Mattasaurus said in Drua v Rebels:

    Love the crowd over there,

    Thought it amusing the line between the cheap ground admission and the side on terrace seats

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    @Canes4life said in Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes:

    @foobaNZ said in Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes:

    @Canes4life can't wait for that one! Home game I believe?

    Yeah home game I believe, with two very winnable games coming up for the Canes, that game will be a good chance to make a statement before the bye.

    Geez might have to see what I can arrange, came down to Caketin for Chiefs game last year, really enjoyed it.

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    I finally had a chance to watch this game. Good to see Wrampling have a strong game until he had to leave the field with cramp. I hadn't realised he was still so young, being eligible for the U20s next year too. Gabe Robinson did his NZ U20 chances no harm either.

  • Hurricanes v Waratahs

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    @Darren agree Darren, as a Canes man from day 1 in 96, this is best I feel about our prospects for quite a few years. I think all we need to round of team is a couple of big locks! And sign up Roigard for a few years so we don't lose him!

  • Highlanders v Drua

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    I think that fair, showed some spark in midfield, hope he didn;t get injured at the end there

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