Zarn’s try was the highlight of the match (8:24 in this video)

God damn it! Just got back from club loosing and then see this….fuck it

@Crucial said in Manawatu v Canterbury:

@Winger said in Manawatu v Canterbury:

It was a good change Canterbury not always winning. But this team must be close to favourites this year

Pretty stacked team already and Ennor to come back?

Still not convinced by the Canterbury backs. Strangely, despite the scoreline and the long-range tries, I didn't think the backs were all that impressive. Not terrible, but good enough I suppose. They will be tested when Canterbury come up against a pack that can hold their own.

Weeks later, I still can’t get it out of my head that the worst thing about all of this is that regardless of the coaching tactics, player performances and decision making is I still can’t understand how the ABs let someone turn up and insult their captain like that with no retribution.

Honestly, it’s the biggest disgrace of the lot.

That’s the first thing they need to address. Someone will probably say it again and as long as it isn’t in a RWC knockout game then I’d end the game right there and then, if you know what I mean. Have some f’n pride.

Watched bits of it. Tonga too big, too strong. HK were plucky but never really in it after the first 20.

Their winger has gas tho

@nostrildamus said in Australia v England - the decider:

@MajorRage said in Australia v England - the decider:

@Derpus said in Australia v England - the decider:

@ACT-Crusader Something seriously wrong with you if you'd rather England win.

England fans have never:

Punched me on a train after a game Ruined a dinner party over rugby
> 3. Tried to start a fight with me after the ABs lost

Cmon England.

I'd be surprised at number 3 as well..

My experience of England rugby fans over the years has been almost entirely positive. Very little in the way of unpleasantness, just the occasional bit of boorish behaviour. Maybe it’s different seeing things from an opposition viewpoint. I would also say that my overall positive view of England fans is mirrored by all the other countries too. In the main, rugby fans first, jingoistic second.

@MN5 said in Argentina v Scotland - another series decider:

@Machpants said in Argentina v Scotland - another series decider:

Fuck you Scotland, I had ten bucks on Ireland, England, SA, and Scotland multi

Betting on Scotland is a fools ploy my friend.

It was bloody close tho!

The first 15 minutes were pretty crazy. Welsh tackle count ? and penalty count? It was pretty impressive from the Boks. The guys left a few tries out there but still won pretty comfortably after their week off. Thought Carley was decent but the turf at CT stadium needs sorting asap. Trevor N and PTSD still need gametime imo. Hope the guys enjoyed sinking a few together afterwards because it really was a tense tight series and I think that next year‘s World Cup is lining up to be a pretty tight affair as well where small margins are going to make a big difference. The Welsh Irish French Scots and Argies will all be looking to get their names engraved for the first time with arguably more justifiable hope than ever before. Love it.
Lastly…Quick off topic shout out to Chile for beating USA 👌🏻

@Bones "late switch got us both"

@ACT-Crusader said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

@Bovidae said in Oceania U20: NZ v Australia:

I had a quick look on YouTube and Stan doesn't seem to have any highlights either. From the tweet above maybe they don't have the rights to do that.

The camera men around the ground were wearing Stan gear so I wonder what the go was there.

Anyways I didn’t think Stan did YouTube highlights of games they have exclusive rights to. The Wallabies games also have free to air coverage so YouTube is possible.

I noticed that as well walking around the ground ie, all camera people were in Stan gear.

@Stargazer

Good on Mitchell for honouring the bet. Awful voice though.

@chimoaus said in Māori All Blacks v Ireland 2:

What is the law about not playing the ball he is referring too? If the ruck is over, and he is onside then why can't he go for the ball?

I thought the ruck is only over once the ball is picked up by the "halfback".