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Offline JimmyC

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Rugby world cup
« on: September 18, 2011, 03:07:29 AM »
its been great so far, obviously as a Brit , I have been enjoying our games but been watching the others too.
I think the level of play of all teams is very good and the underdogs in the competition have been putting up a sterling effort.
Ireland's victory over Australia was a  good example of this. USA and Georgia have been putting on a good show too.
Its great to see such quality play and I know New Zealand is a buzz at the moment as hosts of the competition.
Its all looking set to be a fantastic tournament, bring it on.
C`mon Eng-er-land....

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Offline SPKmes

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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2011, 03:18:02 AM »
Aye there has been some outstanding efforts from the lower tiered teams...really bringin it to the big guns and making them look quite average.....In many cases it has been luck that has kept the scores possitive for the big boys..
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2011, 07:38:50 AM »
I was lucky enough to get to see the Ireland USA game last week. Ireland easily handled the USA using their superior forwards. :frown: It was siad their backline had a very bad game.
Hopefully another match will be aired this Sunday here in the states.
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 03:09:41 PM »
Quote from: Shifty on September 18, 2011, 07:38:50 AM
I was lucky enough to get to see the Ireland USA game last week. Ireland easily handled the USA using their superior forwards. :frown: It was siad their backline had a very bad game.
Hopefully another match will be aired this Sunday here in the states.

Man that Irish team is on fire...they beat the Aussies this weekend...just out played and muscled them.....the Georgians although not winning on the scoreboard really showed it to England and were unlucky to not have a closer score..pretty much just came down to fitness..
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2011, 09:12:30 PM »
I went to see France play Fiji, in Brisbane for the 2003 world cup, fiji were really giving it to France in the first 1/2 hour and the whole stadium was cheering for the underdog, France eventually overcame them with experience and stamina.
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Offline mthrockmor

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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2011, 09:30:15 PM »
I love rugby! Went to college to play football and when that didn't work played rugby. Our team finished my first year ranked in the top-10 nationally.

Ok, braggn aside, I have only been able to watch Ireland beat our Eagles 22-10. Great game. In the end I want to see a final four with the Kiwis, Springboks, England and Australia though two of these won't make it that far. Thrilling!

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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2011, 02:24:57 PM »
Played rugby in college as well.  Started at 8 man for WVU for 3 years. Made conference allstar team my last year and played in a national invitational allstar tourney in Indianapolis (got our backsides handed to us). The team with the Ohio State players had a fullback who was making penalty kicks from 70 yards.
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2011, 06:00:37 PM »
Quote from: Becinhu on September 19, 2011, 02:24:57 PM
a fullback who was making penalty kicks from 70 yards.
One of the most frustrating parts of the game, I'm surprised Johnny Wilkinson didn't have a contract out on him after kicking England to a win against Australia in 2003.
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2011, 06:27:38 PM »
It was very frustrating.  Every penalty , no matter where on the field, this dude was taking kicks.
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Offline SPKmes

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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2011, 06:31:52 PM »
Yes very frustrating. Much like underarm bowling. :lol :lol :D
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2011, 11:36:03 PM »
Quote from: SPKmes on September 20, 2011, 06:31:52 PM
Yes very frustrating. Much like underarm bowling. :lol :lol :D
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Offline JimmyC

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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2011, 03:36:45 AM »
Opportunity  knocks for USA against Australia
Can they do it?
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2011, 05:05:34 AM »
Quote from: JimmyC on September 23, 2011, 03:36:45 AM
Opportunity  knocks for USA against Australia
Can they do it?

USA looked good in the first half... ...


second half is just embarrassing.  :bolt:
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2011, 07:04:06 AM »
I thought Matt Damon won it for South Africa. I just watched it the other night.
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Re: Rugby world cup
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2011, 04:43:26 PM »
Man...are there any Irish on the boards here...Man your team is a monster...they are bringin it to this World Cup... and Damn...when the camera pans the crowd...WOOOOT  you have some mighty fine ladies in support
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