The Silver Fern

Don't know how many I've been to. Somewhere between 20-30 Used to go to at least one a year but then transferred to watching games at Albany or at other venues Did all the RWC plus Lions III which was last one I went to (I think) Also one of the more memorable for all the wrong reasons along with Bled 03 Lions 05 Oz semi

A better version of Sam's final post match speech -

@nostrildamus our plan 'a' aint much cop either

@sparky said in Laporte:

Deans scored.

So did Mils

Ronan O'Gara on Irish podcast suggested that AB's defence was outdated -- prime example of why 'manwatching' is no longer used in North is the extraordinary number of times ABs were sucked in by the decoy runners.

How fitting:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/126009079/george-bennett-leaving-jumbovisma-to-join-tour-de-france-champions

I completely missed the news that George is leaving TJV to join Pogacar at UAE - and that Finn Fisher-Black is already there.

North Macedonia has a population of 2 million - definitely punching above their weight.

Having won it in 2006, Italy's record is remarkably poor since.

2010: Bottom of group finishing below New Zealand
2014: 3rd in group finishing below Costa Rica
2018: Didn't qualify
2022: Didn't qualify

In the Euros during that period they have made the quarter-finals every time, winning once and runner-up once.

@kirwan said in Fair Dinkum/ Once a Jolly Swagman:

@gt12 said in Fair Dinkum/ Once a Jolly Swagman:

@sparky said in Fair Dinkum/ Once a Jolly Swagman:

@kirwan Congratulations to the Blues on making the final. Could if been against the Canes if Jordie had made that kick. 😢

Maybe next year?

We’ll see if he makes that kick next year for the Blues.

I was going to post that but it felt too mean. Looks like there is a spot at 12 going….

Today’s a good day for a bit of trolling.

Although I actually think he’ll go to the Blues.

@canefan he changed the Haka, taught them how to do it properly.

Hmm.

As much as I despise Liverpool because of all their plastic, bullshit, I’m not a glory hunter but I am really, fans .... this is Jurgen Klopp for me all day.

Most dominant EPL win in many a year, for its most heavily supported club after 20+ years.

No brainer.

@Stargazer Phew!

@ACT-Crusader said in France Vs Ireland, Six Nations 2020:

Really enjoyed this match. Fickou on the wing didn’t go too bad. Looks like he’s put on a bit of muscle.

French halfback Dupont was superb.

French attack was well organised with lots of ball runners and support players in motion.

And Edwards has given them steel

@Bones said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

@MN5 said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

@Bones said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

@MN5 said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

@Bones said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

@MN5 said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

@Bovidae said in X-Factor/Box Office Players:

The players that would make my list are the ones who when they got the ball you were off your seat in anticipation of what would happen next.

Of the names not mentioned yet, I would add Sivivatu.

Joeli Vidiri too. He was sensational in the Blues early years.

Hey what about that lock that chased down a winger. Bet you don't remember the names.

Your obsession with everything I've ever posted ( and the fact you even remember it ) is creepy as fuck.

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But tell us about star wars, Eastwood and Bond.

Go for a run fat boy. Your digs are old and lame.

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I can't believe you're not a Dad

@MiketheSnow said in Wales Vs France, Six Nations 2020:

As with all our 'close' matches the past 12 months, outplayed for most of the match but still in with a shout then we force it and lose.

Had more than enough opportunities to win that especially when France were down to 14 men but we lacked critical composure and clinical decision making Dan Biggar.

Disappointing.

FIFY.

@Catogrande said in Scotland vs England, Six Nations 2020:

@sparky Nah mate, you can tell it was bad. some of the Scots had got their long sleeve shirts on.

Ah yes. Saturday night then.

I'm far from sober, but a 15-minute -20C walk home certainly clears the mind

Ireland by far the better team

AND despite their dominance there was a 10-minute period in the second half where we should have been 19-12 down but a man up

And who knows how things would have transpired then

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@sparky said in Ireland vs Scotland, Six Nations 2020:

CJ Sandler named Man of the Match.

Is that Adam Sandler's cuzzie?

@Steven-Harris said in Wales vs Italy, Six Nations 2020:

I reckon if you gave Georgia more consistent big rugby against the other 5, they will gradually improve

This was the argument for including Italy.

The best team outside the top 5 in my lifetime was undoubtedly Romania. Limited game but they were a real handful at home in the 70's and early 80's. Regularly won against France. The fall of communism and then rise of professionalism fucked them though.

I reckon the fish heads will be comfortable with Italy. Plenty of sponsorship and corporate hospo opportunities. Rome's lovely in the spring dontchaknow. Who gives a fuck about the quality of the rugby.....