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  Gooonnnnee too soon
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  @pakman said in Gooonnnnee too soon: @bovidae said in Gooonnnnee too soon: A no.8 that never fulfilled his potential was Isitolo Maka. The test in Durban in 1998 changed when he left the field, never to seen in black again. Can remember thinking, The f*g dirty Boks!, only to find out it was a flying Robin Brooke elbow! Why did he not make the 1999 squad? I remember the late Dylan Mika got a spot instead of him. The 'barnstorming' Taine Randall didn't quite have the same impact.
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  Crusaders v Sharks - QF
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  @booboo Of Course you should express your opinion as will I you miss my point I am not proposing anything just commenting on what I see the situation being and I can't see a change Personally I don't support it but understand it.
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  Hurricanes v Chiefs
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  @crucial said in Hurricanes v Chiefs: I may be relying on some TSF game commentary for this one. Have just checked into a decent hotel in Switzerland with strong wifi but Sky UK are pretty good at the whack-a-mole game of blocking VPN IP addresses. Have a few lined up and hopefully one works but if not I may be calling on here. Presume you switch off any Telecom link and location services if watching on 'phone?
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  Le Tour 2018
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  And it's sagan. Becaus he's awesome
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  School / College Representation in Super Rugby 2018
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  @african-monkey said in School / College Representation in Super Rugby 2018: @mimic said in School / College Representation in Super Rugby 2018: Vaea Fifita also went to Tamaki College. Tayler Adams who is contracted to the Rebels went to Kelston Boys as did Scott Scrafton before the usual St Kents poach came in. Also forgot to add Matthew Johnson to the St Peters College list. Marcel Renata went to Kings College as did Baylin Sullivan and Sione Havili and Nathan Vella went to Auckland Grammar. I totally forgot about Sullivan. Spent most of his school years at Napier Boys.
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  Netball
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  "Get NTB on the phone "
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  Good Rugby Reads
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  https://www.playersvoice.com.au/grant-fox-all-blacks-great-to-caddy-dad/?utm_source=m.facebook.com&utm_medium=referral#TKxeuWBmxzxkA8K1.97
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  Blues 2018
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  It is understood one of the reasons why Ioane, 23, agreed to stay at the Blues is the chance to work with Coventry, a straight-shooter who won two Super Rugby titles as Dave Rennie's assistant at the Chiefs. The former Waikato loose forward is eager to take up the challenge.
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  Super Rugby News
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  Geez, Mafi is a coward, too. Had help from his brother when he beat up Timani. Here's Timani's story about what allegedly happened: https://www.rugbypass.com/news/thought-gong-die-timani-reveals-gruesome-details-alleged-attack
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  2018 Sevens RWC
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  And it IS the first upset of the tournament. England are out. Ireland will be the Black Ferns' next opponent. They've been warned. Final score: Ireland 19 - 14 England
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  Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc
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  @tim no he is a Canterbury man I played with his Dad Wayne ,at New Brighton Phil was a Canterbury B player for awhile before getting a contract with BOP
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  NRL 2018
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  @mariner4life said in NRL 2018: Haha watch Ricky Stuart's press conference. The Raiders have been stitched up by the refs big time, and their season is now over. Warm up the $10k fine The sharks, for a team chock full of grubs get a huge number of favourable, game winning ref calls. Although I'm happy the last playoff contender is effectively out of the race, I'm not happy the Sharks have been gifted another win. Seems the NRL is keen on getting Cronulla to the grandfinal this year. Great presser by Ricky. He did the ol' 'I'm not blaming the refs' before tearing them a new one.
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  NBA Season 2017/18
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  @act-crusader said in NBA Season 2017/18: @canefan he can play defence against second units but he won’t be there during crunch time. He’s a mismatch dream for point guards. He still thinks he can play at an elite level. Unless that mindset changes he will be a problem
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  NFL 2018
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  @nzzp said in NFL 2018: @mariner4life said in NFL 2018: Hi 5 Niner fans, Jimmy G is banging porn stars! link? pics or it iddin't happen?
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  NH International Rugby
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  @catogrande said in NH International Rugby: @mikethesnow Odd isn’t it? For such a positive player he is one of the most negative human beings. Spot on
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  Crusaders 2019
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  @chchfanatic that’s really dissapointing to hear
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  Waratahs v Highlanders - QF
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  @siam said in Waratahs v Highlanders - QF: Keeping expectations low on this one. Up to the Smith's to get us through with leadership and execution. Been a shitty month for the clan, not enough error free rugby for our gameplan Waratahs on an upswing, last match excluded and 20 odd thousand pissing and moaning tweed jackets won't help either. Virtual pint NTA? Sopoaga is timing his return to form nicely...
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  Why Don’t NFL Stadiums Have Any Cover?
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  As a general rule the current slate roofed stadiums all replaced downtown domed venues that had established annual tenants outside NFL that need the roof. Several converted into exhibition space, most host NCAA basketball conference finals, Houston has the rodeo, combine etc. That changes the equation from simply maximizing for the most seats. FedEx Field is the worst I’ve seen in terms of pure adding seats at the expense of fan experience.
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  CLUB RUGBY 2018
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  Team-sheets for tomorrow's Auckland club semifinals: https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=7eb0dd21-fa8f-4c74-ba36-7fe5527ce046
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  2018 Super Rugby Finals
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  @chris-b said in 2018 Super Rugby Finals: Question - are the Jaguares the first "expansion" team to make the play-offs or did someone like the Cheetahs do it one year? Pretty sure they'll at least be the first expansion team to win a play-off game if they happen to tip over the Lions. I don't think they will, though. To counter ACT I'm going to go: Chiefs, Crusaders, Waratahs, Lions. I reckon the home teams will be hard to beat, but the Canes will be worried! Cheetahs made the playoffs in 2013.