It's got to be done: GO BLACK!

[ac3_snow]

Can't believe it hasn't been covered, ok I didn't look very hard. But.. GO THE ALL BLACKS!!

Whether you are sick of hearing about it or not still hope the fellas in black can do us proud!!:woohoo:

[steve_t]

LOL at how all the idiots on the trains kept hitting the Emergency Stop buttons which meant they have to walk to the game :facepalm:

[DrunkenMistake]

I put money on Tonga.


Not gonna lie.

[tigertim20]

fuck the all blacks.
Aussies gonna win the cop.
NZ will fuck it up somehow.
they probly wont even beat tonga by more than 12 or so.

[far queue]

I hope the all blacks win because ...
If they win we'll have to put up with a couple of months of back slapping, and generally wanking on about it, but if they lose then we'll have to put up with another 4 years of wanking on about it until the next one. So a win will mean they'll fuck off from the news sooner. Other than that, I couldn't give a toss about it.

[ynot slow]

Got my ticket couriered today to Canada v Japan midweek(5pm)at Napier,thought won't get another cup event here for ages and be good to goto.Wanted to go to game in Palmy but at $71 each was rather costly.

[short-circuit]

over it....next

[supa.m]

:drinkup::gob::corn::whocares::shutup:

[pete376403]

The opening ceremony wasn't too bad.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Screw NZ..

Go the Springboks!!

:love:

[Berries]

Is there a game on or something?

[Naki Rat]

Is there a game on or something?

And what were all those fireworks on the telly about ?

[DrunkenMistake]

And what were all those fireworks on the telly about ?

What channel!
I was watching movies :[

[mattian]

I saw a wonderful piece of investigative journalism on tv3s coverage of the crowds gathering in downtown Auckland this afternoon. Live feed to reporter Tony... (somethingorother) standing there with the microphone and he approaches a couple dressed head to toe in South African rugby gear carrying a giant South African flag.... he asks them ".... and where are you from" :blink:

Not afraid of the tough questions is Tony

[neels]

I'm watching the NRL finals. Much more interesting than a one sided rugby game.

[Berries]

And what were all those fireworks on the telly about ?
I think that was one of the trains blowing up.

Wouldn't happen in India.

[short-circuit]

God union is so mindnumbingly boring. What a crap game. I can just feel a choke coming.....The Tigers on the otherhand - mean.

[Woodman]

After not having much to do with Rugger for a few years now I am finding the RWC bloody exciting. Great to see so many behind it, fantastic.The tall poppy syndromers will crawl out from under their rocks of course, but who cares. Go the mighty ABS.

Also big ups to Tonga who played bloody class footy last night. Stuck to their strengths and their gameplan and really gave the ABs a fright. I think that some of the other teams will be watching Tonga a bit more closely now. Good on you Tonga, just don't do anything stupid.

Who said SBW can't play???

[short-circuit]

Who said SBW can't play???

Idiot one eyed union fans.

[pzkpfw]

(Oh goodness it's so funny seeing the "I hate Union" people come out any time there's a thread on the All Blacks or the RWC or whatever. Do sprot bike riders keep jumping into threads in the "Hogs and other cruisers" section to keep writing "your bikes all suck", or threads in the "Wannabe & Newbie Bikers" section to write "you're all losers"? Geez, how about just not posting, if you really don't care? Oh the joy of the Internet and the "freeeeedom!11!11!! I can post what I want where I want and you can't stop me na na na na naaaa na" attitude. Vandals. No better (mentally) than drop kicks who would key your bike out spite. Reminds me of hipsters (or any other trend de jour) - people so desperate to prove they are not one of the sheep, they simply become a different kind of sheep. Whatever.)

I enjoyed the game. Plenty of good skills shown, among the screw-ups. It would have been bad for the team for the first game to have been a walk-over; instead they got a little wake up, getting a good hard "practice" (half the point of pool games, for the top teams) for the later more difficult games. I'm looking forward to a good few more games...

[blackdog]

Scotland FTW!

[Indiana_Jones]

I saw a wonderful piece of investigative journalism on tv3s coverage of the crowds gathering in downtown Auckland this afternoon. Live feed to reporter Tony... (somethingorother) standing there with the microphone and he approaches a couple dressed head to toe in South African rugby gear carrying a giant South African flag.... he asks them ".... and where are you from" :blink:

Not afraid of the tough questions is Tony

Of course they replied 'North shore city' ?

-Indy

[Road kill]

Tonga did ok.
I take back all the shit I've put on Moneybill,,,,,, most of it anyway.
I believe the AB's backed off to avoid injury in the second half,,after all they weren't going to lose from there an there's no point in showing anymore than you have to.
The AB's are going to destroy Aussie an South Africa.
England,France,Argentina,,,Pffft:yes:

Go Tonga.

[slofox]

I imagine Scotland are feeling a little bit lucky just now...

Watched the game on OLEOLETV - live stream. Apart from the fact that the commentary is in Italian it's not too bad. ('specially the lady commentator in the studio - woot!) :devil2:

[fuknKIWI]

Pfffffft whatever...Go the Wallabies
Robbie Robbie Robbie
Oi Oi Oi

[Flip]

Who gives a fuck? Not me!

Its not sport, it's just another commercial franchise entertainment business.

There was however a lot of traffic in Oamaru all going south this afternoon all I could think as I rode past was "Baaaaaaa"(as in what sheep do).

[fuknKIWI]

Who gives a fuck? Not me!

Its not sport, it's just another commercial franchise entertainment business.

There was however a lot of traffic in Oamaru all going south this afternoon all I could think as I rode past was "Baaaaaaa"(as in what sheep do).

Brought to you by adidas

[Woodman]

Who gives a fuck? Not me!

Its not sport, it's just another commercial franchise entertainment business.

There was however a lot of traffic in Oamaru all going south this afternoon all I could think as I rode past was "Baaaaaaa"(as in what sheep do).

Why so bitter and twisted?? Personally I am happy that people are going away to enjoy themselves, be happy and have a great time.

Rugby is part of new zealands culture like it or not.

Just watched Fiji vs Namibia. Great game, both teams were very entertaining. Fantastic.

[steve_t]

Why so bitter and twisted?? Personally I am happy that people are going away to enjoy themselves, be happy and have a great time.

Rugby is part of new zealands culture like it or not.

Just watched Fiji vs Namibia. Great game, both teams were very entertaining. Fantastic.

I guess I'm a sheeple cos I also enjoy watching the games. I don't really like crowds of people so don't go to the games and would have hated to have been anywhere in Auckland last night. I have friends who mock people for supporting the RWC but they all seem to be the type who don't like stuff just for the sake of being different. If anything's popular, they hate it. Meh, they can like or dislike whatever they like. I just tell them to not impose their views on others

[cowpoos]

Can't believe it hasn't been covered, ok I didn't look very hard. But.. GO THE ALL BLACKS!!

Whether you are sick of hearing about it or not still hope the fellas in black can do us proud!!:woohoo:

I think its bloody awesome!!! the opening ceremony was fantastic!! I loved it!!

I also reckon...if your not supporting this competition and the allblacks your a bloody unpatriotic COCK!! [like cheering on the Germans in a world war]

[cowpoos]

Who gives a fuck? Not me!

Its not sport, it's just another commercial franchise entertainment business.

There was however a lot of traffic in Oamaru all going south this afternoon all I could think as I rode past was "Baaaaaaa"(as in what sheep do).

Fuck off back in the hole you came out of....if you don't like it....shut up!

[rachprice]

Man I'm so sick of these sad cunts that bitch and moan about the rugby

This world cup is one of the best things that has happened to nz, a way to showcase our pretty little country to the world

Most of them are 'bad ass' bikers showing us how much of a 'biker' they are by not liking a popular sport, or something that doesn't involve a motorcycle.
Sure I don't particularly love rugby but will get behind the All Blacks and enjoy watching it if it is with a bunch of friends that are really into it!

Why not celebrate something that we are very good at on the international stage?

[steve_t]

Man I'm so sick of these sad cunts that bitch and moan about the rugby

This world cup is one of the best things that has happened to nz, a way to showcase our pretty little country to the world

Most of them are 'bad ass' bikers showing us how much of a 'biker' they are by not liking a popular sport, or something that doesn't involve a motorcycle.
Sure I don't particularly love rugby but will get behind the All Blacks and enjoy watching it if it is with a bunch of friends that are really into it!

Why not celebrate something that we are very good at on the international stage?

We know you just watched it for the SBW ripped shirt incident, Rach :yes::sunny:

[short-circuit]

I think its bloody awesome!!! the opening ceremony was fantastic!! I loved it!!

I also reckon...if your not supporting this competition and the allblacks your a bloody unpatriotic COCK!! [like cheering on the Germans in a world war]

Another dense farmer - no doubt indoctrinated from birth: Must vote National, must watch rugby. Do cows listen to sheep?

[Kickaha]

Fuck off back in the hole you came out of....if you don't like it....shut up!
Piss off tubby, he's just as entitled to his opinion as you are, except he's right and you're wrong :finger:


Why not celebrate something that we are very good at on the international stage?
New Zealanders are good at a lot of things on the world stage but a lot of the other stuff gets ignored or very little coverage

[Indiana_Jones]

Not a big fan of rugby myself, but would be nice to see England do well :)

-Indy

[Shadowjack]

I think its bloody awesome!!! the opening ceremony was fantastic!! I loved it!!

I also reckon...if your not supporting this competition and the allblacks your a bloody unpatriotic COCK!! [like cheering on the Germans in a world war]

Now, that's what I'd call a troll...well done!!

[puddytat]

ATTENTION

If you wanna watch matches for free without waiting for the GAY Maori channel delayed screenings:angry: go to www.bahistv.tk :yes:

Those who dont like watching Rugby can still choose to watch any number of crap shows somewhere else eh.

[Woodman]

New Zealanders are good at a lot of things on the world stage but a lot of the other stuff gets ignored or very little coverage

Well whose fault is that.

Just watchin England vs Argentina. What a game so far:woohoo:

Go Argentina:woohoo::woohoo:

I'm a born again Rugger fan:yes:

[Woodman]

Just watchin England vs Argentina. What a game so far:woohoo:

Go Argentina:woohoo::woohoo:




Fuck.........

[nallac]

Fuck.........

double Fuck....

[Road kill]

If only the Arggies could kick huh.:facepalm:

Oh well,at lest the Pom's now know they should just fuck off home and save themselves any futher embassasment:nya:

[Woodman]

Whats with the alternate strips?? The poms wearing black against argentina, and France wearing white against japan. No colour clashes so whats the story?

All great rugger so far. I got free tickets to the Aussie vs Russia game in Nelson.:woohoo:

[Road kill]

Whats with the alternate strips?? The poms wearing black against argentina, and France wearing white against japan. No colour clashes so whats the story?

All great rugger so far. I got free tickets to the Aussie vs Russia game in Nelson.:woohoo:

Stripes,,,just the losers grasping at straws,,,they call it head games,,,and give themselves away,,,wankers:facepalm::weird:

[rachprice]

Piss off tubby, he's just as entitled to his opinion as you are, except he's right and you're wrong :finger:

New Zealanders are good at a lot of things on the world stage but a lot of the other stuff gets ignored or very little coverage

I realise that, though they did well covering the rowing!

I reckon that if you don't want to watch the rugby that's all good but why not enjoy the party!!!

6 weeks of partying can't be a bad thing!

[cowpoos]

its true!! I have a tiny tiny little penis :facepalm:

thought so....:innocent:

[Berries]

Oh well,at lest the Pom's now know they should just fuck off home and save themselves any futher embassasment:nya:
Look at that. New Zealand haven't even choked yet and the natives are showing their true sporting side.

[Woodman]

Look at that. New Zealand haven't even choked yet and the natives are showing their true sporting side.

Yeah, ain't it great.

[short-circuit]

thought so....:innocent:

Sheeple aren't capable of independent thought so don't flatter yourself

[Woodman]

Sheeple aren't capable of independent thought so don't flatter yourself

so what makes you so unique???

[fatzx10r]

6 weeks of partying can't be a bad thing!

I'll drink to that :drinkup:

[Road kill]

Look at that. New Zealand haven't even choked yet and the natives are showing their true sporting side.

Mine was better than yours:bleh:

Go Tonga.

[eelracing]

Go the Leekeaters,I hope they waste those squareheads.:woohoo:

[Woodman]

USA v Ireland, friggen fantastic performance by the Eagles. Hard hard defence. Loving the fact that the so called minnows are really taking it to the big boys.Its been a real feature so far.

[Pussy]

USA v Ireland, friggen fantastic performance by the Eagles. Hard hard defence. Loving the fact that the so called minnows are really taking it to the big boys.Its been a real feature so far.

Shit yes!
Bloody good game... USA didn't shame themselves.

[Woodman]

Go Ireland.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[chanceyy]

Go Ireland.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


yup good on the Irish .. well deserved !!!! and love it when another team (apart from ours) gets one over them lol

[puddytat]

Good on Quade for letting his ego get the better of him....

[pzkpfw]

Where are the "Deans is God" people?

My throat is sore from cheering the Irish (from my lounge). Great game, tries or no tries.

There's been a few near-upsets; nice see one happen.

Worst bit is it might see N.Z. with an "easy" quarterfinal that doesn't set us up well for a difficult semi.

[steve_t]

IRELAND!!! Legendary!! :woohoo:

[eelracing]

IRELAND!!! Legendary!! :woohoo:

Gotta hand it to em,Irish eyes will be smiling tonight.

This World Cup just keeps on getting better.

[short-circuit]

Gotta hand it to em,Irish eyes will be smiling tonight.

This World Cup just keeps on getting better.

Fuck you lot are easily pleased

The first and only upset in a string of boring and predictable games. Granted it was a tense encounter and a close contest. Hardly a spectacle though....5 penalty kicks to 2 penalty kicks - and they were only the infringements they actually scored from.

A sport built around infringements and arbitration - talk about selling shit to the masses

[pzkpfw]

Fuck you lot are easily pleased

The first and only upset in a string of boring and predictable games. Granted it was a tense encounter and a close contest. Hardly a spectacle though....5 penalty kicks to 2 penalty kicks - and they were only the infringements they actually scored from.

A sport built around infringements and arbitration - talk about selling shit to the masses

That's your sixth post in this thread. You're not doing a very good job of not caring.

Clearly you don't like the sport - but I've definitely found most of the games very enjoyable to watch. Why do you you feel this obsessive need to shit on everyone? (You may think it's the other people who are sheep - but you are saying "baa" just like anyone you might criticise).

That may have been the first upset, but lots of games have come close. The rugby fans have also appreciated the efforts of teams that didn't win, but showed guts etc. and improvement over previous years. It's been a good tournament so far.

(By the way, one of the Irish scores wasn't a penalty - do you understand this game you don't like but need to post so much about?)

[Hoon]

Yep enjoyable game. Like most kiwis, I was Irish last night (after being Fijian for the day:)). You can never count out the Aussies and it wasn't until the 78th minute that I felt I could celebrate. Also great to see the Wallabies hopes crushed by a Cooper fuck up, just a shame the irish winger didn't have the legs to finish it off.

The added bonus is that barring no more major upsets, Aus will be facing SA in the quarter final sending home one of our biggest rivals.

Great RWC so far, loving all the rugby non-stop every weekend!

Ohh also great game from the Warriors last night too. Two edge of my seat in the last 5 min matches in one night! Awesome stuff.

[Woodman]

Fuck you lot are easily pleased

The first and only upset in a string of boring and predictable games. Granted it was a tense encounter and a close contest. Hardly a spectacle though....5 penalty kicks to 2 penalty kicks - and they were only the infringements they actually scored from.

A sport built around infringements and arbitration - talk about selling shit to the masses

You watched it didn't you? Go on admit it.

[paturoa]

So Ireland's win now means that the ABs face either Aus or SA in the semi-final??? Hmm - both beat us in our last games........

[Woodman]

So Ireland's win now means that the ABs face either Aus or SA in the semi-final??? Hmm - both beat us in our last games........

Aaah yes but this is the world cup and the ABs will .... oh hang on:facepalm:

[slofox]

So Ireland's win now means that the ABs face either Aus or SA in the semi-final??? Hmm - both beat us in our last games........

Win that one, win the final. Maybe...

[Maha]

So Ireland's win now means that the ABs face either Aus or SA in the semi-final??? Hmm - both beat us in our last games........

Aussie have Quade Cooper and hes a joke...kind of like a Carlos Spencer...
Aussie/SA and the All Blacks all look woefull when you get them rattled, and it does not take much. All three teams think they are above everyone else and cant beleive whats happening when another ''lesser'' team take it to them...
Even the AB's have to improve remarkably from here on in to convince me that they a can win this compition.

[Road kill]

Next week still to come ,,,,,anybody got a spare limpet mine,,I know where it could be most use full.

[george formby]

Fiddle de dee.!!!

[Usarka]

lion nathan have just announce an emergency shipment of guiness has left ireland.

[Iggy]

Anything can happen as we have just seen in last nites game with Aussie n Ireland. If and I am saying a BIG if :shit: the Wallabies vs Springboks meet in the quarter finals, there will be injuries in this game as both teams will bash each other shitless and will be too week to front up and match the All Blacks in the Semis. But that is one theory of many........Come on the All Blacks get your A game to together, the Cup is now your to lose....:innocent:

[Hoon]

So Ireland's win now means that the ABs face either Aus or SA in the semi-final??? Hmm - both beat us in our last games........

But Ireland's win now means we will only face one of them instead of both. An Arg,Aus,SA finals run now becomes Arg,SA/Aus, Best Nthn Hemi team. Not only did our tough path just get easier but it also means next weeks NZ vs FRA isn't so crucial as a loss would mean an even easier Eng, Ire, SA/Aus run.

[eelracing]

but it also means next weeks NZ vs FRA isn't so crucial

Oh but revenge will taste so so sweet.

[pzkpfw]

Anyone recommend a web page with points for each game? (Not the scores, the 4-for-a-win stuff).

I've found pages with total points for each team, but I want to see it per game.

Thanks,


(This site's pretty cool: http://rugby.europcar.ie/ )

[wysper]

Whats with the alternate strips?? The poms wearing black against argentina, and France wearing white against japan. No colour clashes so whats the story?



I think all teams have been assigned home and away status at each venue. That might be it?

[turtleman]

Anyone recommend a web page with points for each game? (Not the scores, the 4-for-a-win stuff).

I've found pages with total points for each team, but I want to see it per game.

Thanks,


(This site's pretty cool: http://rugby.europcar.ie/ )

The official site seems to have a bit - not sure it it's what you're after ....

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/poolstage.html

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/standings/index.html

[Woodman]

But Ireland's win now means we will only face one of them instead of both. An Arg,Aus,SA finals run now becomes Arg,SA/Aus, Best Nthn Hemi team. Not only did our tough path just get easier but it also means next weeks NZ vs FRA isn't so crucial as a loss would mean an even easier Eng, Ire, SA/Aus run.

If I understand it correctly then it is not in the ABs or Frances interests to win.

Hmmm bonus points etc, best to win, and a bad bad look to throw a game, not saying that will happen but the froggys , well i dunno.

Friggen great comp.:woohoo::woohoo:

[fuknKIWI]

Where are the "Deans is God" people?

There is no god...& if there is she's black:shit::violin:


Where are the "Deans is Good" people?

I'm here:yes:

[Road kill]

Yeah Deans is great.
No doubt the NZRU will owe him a shit load before this is all over<_<

[slofox]

Slightly oddball question here but I was wondering what that little fanfare is that we hear at the matches - usually followed by a great cheer. Anybody know what it is?

[Woodman]

Slightly oddball question here but I was wondering what that little fanfare is that we hear at the matches - usually followed by a great cheer. Anybody know what it is?

Gorgonzolia(spelling) they were pevelant at the soccer world cup and were a pain in the ass, but the ra ra guys banned them but blow them at kick offs, or so I hear.

Went to aussie vs russia today, bloody brilliant day out winding up aussies all day and they loved it. Brilliant atmosphere.

watched France vs Tonga at the pub after. Awesome win for Tonga, they deserve a good win after how well they played against the ABs. Looks like Scotland may beat the poms too. 9 mins to go.

[Woodman]

fuck fuck fuck. Poms won. pricks.

[steve_t]

Slightly oddball question here but I was wondering what that little fanfare is that we hear at the matches - usually followed by a great cheer. Anybody know what it is?

They do it every time there's another kick off. A fanfare and everyone yells "Ole!" Keeps the crowd involved I guess

[Berries]

Slightly oddball question here but I was wondering what that little fanfare is that we hear at the matches - usually followed by a great cheer. Anybody know what it is?
I think they call it the haka.


fuck fuck fuck. Poms won. pricks.:tugger:

[short-circuit]

Goodbye Dan....oh well, four more years (maybe)

I blame John Key.

[Kickaha]

Goodbye Dan....oh well, four more years (maybe)

I blame John Key.

I can't believe they would interrupt TV programs for an "Important news flash" just to announce that and do it multiple times :facepalm:

[Murray]

I can't believe they would interrupt TV programs for an "Important news flash" just to announce that and do it multiple times :facepalm:

Yeah, probably spoil a good cooking/chef programme!!!!!

[mashman]

The screams coming from the next room as Georgia went over and converted is something I didn't quite expect... Seem like me woman, and eldest daughter, is turning all rugby.

[Woodman]

I can't believe they would interrupt TV programs for an "Important news flash" just to announce that and do it multiple times :facepalm:

You do realise you are in New Zealand right?


The screams coming from the next room as Georgia went over and converted is something I didn't quite expect... Seem like me woman, and eldest daughter, is turning all rugby.

Hearing that so often in the last few weeks, good aye. Mrs Woodman is loving watching the games and is bombarding me with questions, she even has a Richie Mccaw poster. used to almost have to bribe her to come and watch me play.

[newhere]

Bugger, Daniel Carter's out for the rest of the RWC - is that going to be a big problem for the AB's - the herald doesn't seem to think so, hmmmm. :corn:

[Woodman]

Yea Dan carter being out is a big problem. The poor bugger, I really feel for him.

Piri Wipu should be the man to replace him I reckon.

[mashman]

Hearing that so often in the last few weeks, good aye. Mrs Woodman is loving watching the games and is bombarding me with questions, she even has a Richie Mccaw poster. used to almost have to bribe her to come and watch me play.

ha ha haaaaa. What is it about Richie Mccaw :blink: the name has been mentioned with the odd cworrrr in tow...

[oldrider]

Have to admit this world cup is a really good event and New Zealand playing style is tops for entertainment too!

They may not win the cup but they are good to watch. :yes:

[Woodman]

Oh deary me , poor old England.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo:

[MIXONE]

Sacre Bleu.:shit:

[pzkpfw]

Wales, 2nd in their pool, win their quarterfinal.
France, 2nd in their pool, win their quarterfinal.
Australia, 2nd in their pool, win their quarterfinal.
Argentina, um, oh crap...

[oldguy]

:woohoo: Go the AB.s :woohoo:

[Woodman]

:woohoo: Go the AB.s :woohoo:

SSSShhhh , games starting.

[oldguy]

That wasn't the most exciting game of footie,:facepalm: but at least they won. :yes:

Been a good day, AB, 123 Holden:woohoo:

[Indiana_Jones]

The women's refuge can relax for one more week!

-Indy

[Edbear]

They're going to have to lift their game against the Wallabies! No more easy-beats! :yes:

[pzkpfw]

They're going to have to lift their game against the Wallabies! No more easy-beats! :yes:

Ask Ireland.

[Indiana_Jones]

They're going to have to lift their game against the Wallabies! No more easy-beats! :yes:

Yep, good thing the Argies gave them a bit of a wake-up call they needed.

-Indy

[ellipsis]

...quade fuckin who...

[LBD]

First 1/2 was a bit flat.....

And Aussie/SA had a close game

[Gremlin]

Next week we'll see Piri take on the Wallabies... or at least that's how it looked going into the second half...

If NZ play like that against the Wallabies, I don't think they have a chance...

[Edbear]

Yep, good thing the Argies gave them a bit of a wake-up call they needed.

-Indy


Next week we'll see Piri take on the Wallabies... or at least that's how it looked going into the second half...

If NZ play like that against the Wallabies, I don't think they have a chance...

Looks serious for Peri! :bye:

I worry about their defence, now. It was the Wallabies defence that saw them through. But NZ wasn't as good against the Argentinian's. The Argies can go home with their heads up!

[wysper]

Man! I picked poorly this round.
I picked Ireland, England, SA and AB's to win.
Lucky I got one right!!

Cruden looked good.

Conrad Smith needs a knighthood, that dude is LEGEND.

I reckon we have a good chance against the Wallabies. Especially if our back three are Jane, Kahui and Dagg. Smith and Nonu in the centre, Cruden at 10, Piri at 9, cowan and SBW off the bench.
Powerful attacking weapons and the defence is pretty good too.

Forwards are a mystery to me!

[Banditbandit]

I worry about their defence, now. It was the Wallabies defence that saw them through. But NZ wasn't as good against the Argentinian's. The Argies can go home with their heads up!

Naaa. That was a good wake up call for the ABs .. and who knows who Henry's Number One team actually is ...

And they played a bit experimental against Argentina ... had forwards running in the backs off line outs ... mixing the play up a bit ... They only had to win the game and they did that - they did not have to win convincingly (but they did that too)

I think it was another bit of a run out to see what happens .. Next game will be the crunch ... If they get passed Auzzie then it's either France or Wales in the final ...

[Banditbandit]

Man! I picked poorly this round.
I picked Ireland, England, SA and AB's to win.
Lucky I got one right!!

Cruden looked good.

Conrad Smith needs a knighthood, that dude is LEGEND.

I reckon we have a good chance against the Wallabies. Especially if our back three are Jane, Kahui and Dagg. Smith and Nonu in the centre, Cruden at 10, Piri at 9, cowan and SBW off the bench.
Powerful attacking weapons and the defence is pretty good too.

Forwards are a mystery to me!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

If your picks are that bad .... then how much weight should we all place on your opinions of individual players ...

[Edbear]

Naaa. That was a good wake up call for the ABs .. and who knows who Henry's Number One team actually is ...

And they played a bit experimental against Argentina ... had forwards running in the backs off line outs ... mixing the play up a bit ... They only had to win the game and they did that - they did not have to win convincingly (but they did that too)

I think it was another bit of a run out to see what happens .. Next game will be the crunch ... If they get passed Auzzie then it's either France or Wales in the final ...

I suspect France will get through, but as with all the recent games, they are very close to make a call on!

Even my wife who hated Rugby has got caught up in it and is enjoying watching! :gob:

[Maha]

Next week we'll see Piri take on the Wallabies... or at least that's how it looked going into the second half...

If NZ play like that against the Wallabies, I don't think they have a chance...

Some rugby expert on Radio Live was saying it will be an Aussie V Wales final...:corn:

I dont like the look of the AB's going into the thick end of the comp.
All the experience and no game plan when the going gets tough..
Thats all that a strong opposing team has to do...
Dont play attacking rugby in the first 30, and they will have the AB's rattled.

[wysper]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

If your picks are that bad .... then how much weight should we all place on your opinions of individual players ...

It's important to listen to what I say..... and then do the exact opposite :facepalm:

[Usarka]

Aussie paying $3.30 to win, time for a little bet methinks.

[Woodman]

I reckon we are 20 points better than Oz (did I say that??:facepalm:), who were lucky to win against the yarpies really.

Forwards are playing pretty good, no worries there, leave them alone although MCcaw hasn't got 80 minutes in him and probly won't have for the duration of the cup. Not sure about SBW on the wing though, hes better as an impact player in the centres. Piri Weepu was bloody magic. Just play him at standoff Graham.!!.

This cup has certainly made a hell of a lot more Rugby fans. Never seen anything like it.

[pzkpfw]

... This cup has certainly made a hell of a lot more Rugby fans. Never seen anything like it.

I have. 1987. Me.

[ynot slow]

Aussie played a blinder final bledisloe game against the kiwis,but haven't played anywhere near that mark since.Sure all blacks been up and down,but against south africa aussie did enough to win,which is all required by each team in knock out stage.

I hate the fact we can't seem to change game plan when it goes to shit,first and formost get the forwards dominating up front,may take 15-20mins,then give the backs the ball,committ the opposition forwards to allow the gaps out wide,and LEAVE SBW on the friggin bench.

Yes we can win the cup,but we have to play sensible maybe so called boring rugby,keep it tight,kick the goals,and that means taking any drop kick opportunity when arises,not just in last 10 mins when 1-2 points downand shitloads of pressure,do it early on,build the points gap,sounds simple and is completely simple.

Against that is our fear of taking 3 point by drop goals early on,hell when the team sees the TAB odds for first scoring play by all blacks and drop goal is $20 why don't they get friends and family to plunge be and do it lol.

[slofox]

Y'know, I reckon I could just about guarantee an AB win this coming weekend...

All I'd need to do is go place a $10.00 bet on Oz to win the semi. Given my record with losing gambling money, that would pretty much guarantee that Oz loses. :angry:

And even if they win, at least I'd get paid for the pain of an AB loss...

Waddaya reckon?

[eelracing]

Please please please Robbie play Quade Cooper this weekend.

Please please please Graham play Hosea Gear this weekend.

And please All Blacks put the high up and under down Quades throat all fucken day.

Bring it on.

[Indiana_Jones]

You won't want to be around Eden park if the Aussies win this weekend.....:facepalm:

-Indy

[ellipsis]

You won't want to be around Eden park if the Aussies win this weekend.....:facepalm:

-Indy


...or any other time, if i could help it...

[cowpoos]

and they drafted fucking useless stephen fucking donald in to the squad!!

[Woodman]

Please please please Robbie play Quade Cooper this weekend
Bring it on.

Remember Carlos Spencer??

Be very careful what you wish for.

[Coolz]

248370 Man of the match.

[wysper]

Time to stop thinking about this with my head.

Go with the heart.

Go ALL BLACKS!!!!!!!

[eelracing]

Remember Carlos Spencer??

Be very careful what you wish for.

How can any All Black fan forget his perfectly intercepted pass in 03.He may as well of been playing in an Aussie jersey.



Time to stop thinking about this with my head.

Go with the heart.

Go ALL BLACKS!!!!!!!

If they want to beat the choker rap then the All Blacks have got to do the same.

[Spearfish]

I hear Suzie's Catering Co is doing the pre match feed for the wallabies:sick:

[Woodman]

France have managed to blunder their way into the final:facepalm:

Surely they can't win it from here???

[Edbear]

France have managed to blunder their way into the final:facepalm:

Surely they can't win it from here???

Wales lost because their goal kicking was rubbish. France didn't deserve to win but with goal kicking like that Wales let themselves down badly! They should have got at least two of the three they missed but the kickers were impatient and didn't take the time they should have to settle themselves.

[short-circuit]

Wales lost because rugby union is a farce. That send off wouldn't have happened in any other code - League, Aussie Rules etc. The Warburton tackle would have been put on report or given 10 mins at worst. The game was wrecked in the 18th minute - and again these incidents are typical in Union which is a structureless mess of a game at the best of times. It doesn't take much to fuck up a sport that is a shambles in the first place. $1500 down the pan for a night in the drizzle.

Sad for Wales and for spectators who might have seen a pretty interesting contest if not for crap adjudicating. The Welsh team have stood out in what has been a pretty dull competition overall.

However (as an All Black hater), I think that France going through is probably the best result: - The All Blacks and NZers in general have created a mythology around France that they buy into time and again much to my delight. IF and it's a very big IF the All Blacks get past Australia, they will probably hex themselves yet again. France on the other hand can think on their feet, do what is required in the moment, and they never seem to get overawed or buy into bullshit about the "invinceability" of the All Blacks.

In pool play France cleverly threw the game fielding a B team against the All Blacks - giving the ABS a shallow victory. Last night once again France gave nothing away (typically doing the minimum required for the result). They took points when offered, kicked into the corners, withdrew key forwards as early as possible. They didn't show their hand and remained injury free.

On a different note - Australia Vs France final anyone :corn:

[Woodman]

Yea na Short circuit, everyone was warned that any lifting tackles would be punished severely well before the tournament began. You are right it was harsh and the wrong decision to send him off. Rugby a farce?? yeah why not, its just a game, bloody good game, but just a game that people PLAY, and dress up in silly costumes to watch and have a great time. Saying its worse or sillier than any other sport is not comparing apples with apples, it is what it is.
Actually I am a bit over a lot of the rugby haters, sure its fun to have a laugh, but some are just so bitter and twisted I wonder where the hate comes from. Its not just that they like another sport, it goes way deeper than that and it would be interesting to find out what really drives their hatred.

GO ALL BLACKS

[pzkpfw]

... Actually I am a bit over a lot of the rugby haters, sure its fun to have a laugh, but some are just so bitter and twisted I wonder where the hate comes from. Its not just that they like another sport, it goes way deeper than that and it would be interesting to find out what really drives their hatred.

Yeah. When the Warriors lost the final, did the "Union people" post "warriors are chokers" threads everywhere? Most of what I saw, was "Union people" appreciating that game for what it was and that team for who they are.

The motives driving the "Union haters" ... maybe a good psychology thesis to be written.

[Indiana_Jones]

Yeah. When the Warriors lost the final, did the "Union people" post "warriors are chokers" threads everywhere? Most of what I saw, was "Union people" appreciating that game for what it was and that team for who they are.

The motives driving the "Union haters" ... maybe a good psychology thesis to be written.

<img src="http://pichour.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/haters-gonna-hate.jpg">

-Indy

[Bikemad]

looks like it could be a repeat of the 1987 final............NZ v France...........

[FJRider]

looks like it could be a repeat of the 1987 final............NZ v France...........

We all do hope the end result is not ... :facepalm:

[steve_t]

We all do hope the end result in not ... :facepalm:

Huh? :blink:

[FJRider]

Huh? :blink:

oop's my bad spilling ... :facepalm:

[steve_t]

oop's my bad spilling ... :facepalm:

Nah, not the spelling, I mean you don't want a repeat of our 1987 World Cup win? :blink:

[FJRider]

Nah, not the spelling, I mean you don't want a repeat of our 1987 World Cup win? :blink:

My lack of rugby knowledge ... I thought FINAL's were meant ... :shutup::innocent::facepalm:

[short-circuit]

Tauranga supports the All Blacks - even blacking out the beaches

[Shadows]

Wobblies by 6

[pzkpfw]

Wobblies get 6

Fixed that for ya.

[Kendog]

Awesome!!!

[FlangMasterJ]

Go rugby!!!

[Woodman]

Shut the Aussies down. Brilliant.:Punk::Punk:

[Shadows]

Fixed that for ya.

Cheers dude. Where were you when I needed you at the TAB?

[Laava]

AB's at their best! Hope they do the magic next sun!

[pete376403]

NZ vs France - Deja Vu all over again*











*John Fogerty

[gijoe1313]

Smash 'em bro!

[slofox]

See? I told yiz the Orblix would win after I put $10.00 on Ockeralia to win. Always works - I have the worst luck with gambling monies - lose it every time. So a bet on the opposition pretty much guarantees a home side win.

You can all help me out by sending me $10.00 each to help cover my costs if ya like...

[Banditbandit]

See? I told yiz the Orblix would win after I put $10.00 on Ockeralia to win. Always works - I have the worst luck with gambling monies - lose it every time. So a bet on the opposition pretty much guarantees a home side win.

You can all help me out by sending me $10.00 each to help cover my costs if ya like...

Naaa bro .. if you were dumb enough to bet on Oz then you wear the costs ...

[Edbear]

It was a good game and showed how Rugby should be played. Credit to the Wallabies, they didn't quit, despite being outgunned by a physically stronger and fitter side, so even making the mistakes they did, I reckon they were better than most we've seen so far with perhaps the exception of Wales.

It was proper Rugby last night. I think there'll be a few sore noses today, though!

Nothing better than to watch on the big screen, eh?

[HenryDorsetCase]

the hilarity is all these munters going "Well, "we"ve won now. Actually, no: whats that about fat ladies and singing?

[steve_t]

the hilarity is all these munters going "Well, "we"ve won now. Actually, no: whats that about fat ladies and singing?

We're gonna SMASH France!! :sunny:

[steve_t]

Nothing better than to watch on the big screen, eh?

Plenty of room to zoom out and make that picture bigger :corn::corn:

[Edbear]

Plenty of room to zoom out and make that picture bigger :corn::corn:

Yup, may adjust to a bigger screen for the final.

[Edbear]

We're gonna SMASH France!! :sunny:

I joked to Mrs.Bear..."Imagine how many bones I could break doing that game?" She wasn't amused... :shifty:

[slofox]

Naaa bro .. if you were dumb enough to bet on Oz then you wear the costs ...

Well, I only placed the bet to make sure the Orblix won...best $10 I ever lost!

Y'reckon I oughta do it again this week?

[Gremlin]

Well, I only placed the bet to make sure the Orblix won...best $10 I ever lost!

Y'reckon I oughta do it again this week?
You're a strange strange man...

On another note, re my comments about Australia etc, the All Blacks clearly played far better than they did in previous matches. Fantastic stuff to watch, here's to another good weekend :wings:

[oldrider]

We're gonna SMASH France!! :sunny:

Hmmm, you never really know with them! :blink:

Funny People those French, like they showed us against Wales ..... one point is all that it takes! :shit:

Hope you are right though a decisive victory would be easier on the nerves! :mellow:

[slofox]

You're a strange strange man...

The ex said that to me too...not quite so politely though.

[Edbear]

You're a strange strange man...

On another note, re my comments about Australia etc, the All Blacks clearly played far better than they did in previous matches. Fantastic stuff to watch, here's to another good weekend :wings:

I opined they needed to improve their defence and they sure did that! If they can repeat their performance, France has no show.

France is dangerous as they are unpredictable and the AB's will need to shut them down hard.

[slofox]

I wonder how Mr. Q Cooper is feeling this morning..?

[HenryDorsetCase]

with France you will either get Napoleon, or cheese eating surrender monkey.

the worst thing that the NZ team could do is get all smug and go "yeah, we can't lose now". History suggests that they can, and they have.

Not that I care really: I was more sad to hear about Dan Wheldon this morning.

[Maha]

This world cup is at the same place as it was during the 87' world cup.
Two games to go...
Aussie V Wales for the Bronze whatever who cares.
(Which was played in Rotorua in 87')
All Black V France in the final at eden park.

I attended both games and the Aussie captain in 87' (maybe Andrew Slack?) was sent off early in the first half..cant recall the offence...
It pissed down at Eden park just before the game started..we were in the western stand right behing the goal post.

[Oakie]

I wonder how Mr. Q Cooper is feeling this morning..?

Hate to say it but I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for him. Almost a bit embarassed at the glee shown by our media when they report on his mistakes.

[Spearfish]

Yup, may adjust to a bigger screen for the final.

My neighbour uses thin curtains facing the road to project onto, farken funny when he loads a porn DVD the amount of cars backing up for a double take.......

[Woodman]

Dan who ???

[puddytat]

We'll do the French by 30 points I reckon:yes:

[oldrider]

We'll do the French by 30 points I reckon:yes:

We should and we could but will we? ..... that is the million dollar question! :shit: (Sigh, fucking Frenchies, you never know with them!) :facepalm:

[steve_t]

I think 29-9 would be pretty epic :corn:

[Banditbandit]

A simple win by one point would be epic - it's been 24 looong years ..

[Coolz]

I bet the Northern teams watched that game in awe. The silence of our resident league lover speaks volumes.

[Murray]

Dan who ???

CRUDEN

Carter Ruled Unfit Didnt Even Notice

[Oakie]

Hmmm.The cheese eating surrender monkies are paying $7 to win at the TAB. I could be in for a tenner at that. (Don't worry ... me betting on anyone almost guarantees they will lose).

[eelracing]

Hate to say it but I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for him. Almost a bit embarassed at the glee shown by our media when they report on his mistakes.

Im not as he deserved everything he got.

Not to worry though he will only get stronger I reckon and will be carving us up all to soon next year.

The Wobbalies sure got the learn and it made your heart soar to see the boys deal out that lesson.

Go the Blacks!!!

[ynot slow]

Tell ya what the aussies after the game seemed humble in defeat,unlike us kiwis who didn't seem to know how the win with graciousness,sure it was good banter.Considering we missed 12-14pts in kicks I hope it doesn't bite us in arse wit narrow misses at goal.

France if on the back foot can use niggly tactics,stuffing out the flowing game,thus becomes kick fest,all of a sudden you go from 12 points in front to 2 and frogs are dominant and dangerous,best thing is we secure the ball early and win it in forward play,which hopefully will happen.

[oldrider]

The French are being very very quiet while all this celebrating the big win over Aussie is going on!

The French are backed into a corner, they have nothing to lose .... our media should be focussed on them right now!

Where are the stupid media when you need them! :mellow:

The French have always been there but have never won the cup ... they have more to prove than the AB's do!

Hungry fighters ... fight best! .... Beware the bloody French! :shifty:

[slowpoke]

Never in my life have I been so relieved at a rugby score. Stuck on an Australian gas platform with a 90% Oz crew it was either win or I'm gonna swim for it. Cocky arrogant fucker's were their typical mouthy selves before the game, while I didn't say a word afterwards....drove 'em mental, haha.

Please boys, finish it off this weekend will ya? Life will be soooooo much easier.........

[slofox]

haha...advice for the weekend.

249006

[wysper]

While the media and the fans might be writing France off and predicting a comfortable win, I reckon the AB's have learnt enough over previous world cups that there is still a tough 80 minutes to go. Once the whistle goes to start the game, either team can win it.

I am damn sure the AB's won't be counting this as a win, they will be preparing hard from now on, focus on the game ahead, forget the rest.

They did deserve a bit of time to blow off steam, celebrate the win against AUS, remember that AUS is no 2 in the world I think. Now with that out of their system it will be heads down, bums up and on to the FINAL

GO THE AB'S

[Woodman]

Getting nervous:sick:

Had an american guy in the shop yesterday who had lived here a while and was never into rugby, but now is "hooked for life" in his words. "Those guys are just so hard".

This RWC has been a fantastic event for rugby. Hopefully Suday night it will be a perfect result.

[oldrider]

It's all about the top 2" in the head from here out, the physical preparation should be done and dusted ... no distractions, no excuses, just do it! :shifty:

[slofox]

Well...AB's are now pretty much assured of a win - I stuck $10 on France to win. Worked last week dinnit?

[Usarka]

It's in joks and humour too so I'll probably have the bees released......

249122

[cowpoos]

Go boys...keep Donald on the bench!

[Pussy]

Go boys...keep Donald on the bench!

Yep!
And do us proud, boys!

[short-circuit]

Choke on French Cock ya fags

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy239/blkst3/Rugbysforpoofs.jpg

[Corse1]

Easy, the french have nothing...not nervous at all:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Ruck before the French drop kick attempt, Richies foot got stomped on twice. Very blatantly.

[short-circuit]

Ruck before the French drop kick attempt, Richies foot got stomped on twice. Very blatantly.

Really? Good eh?

Donald's on too - even better

[Oblivion]

1 points game at the moment. Sloppy defence work when the French scored if you ask me.

[scumdog]

A.B.s didn't really deserve that win.

[blue rider]

yes
yes
yes
woohoo::woohoo::first::first::first::first::first: :first::first:

[Edbear]

They were stuffed! Far too close for comfort! :blink:

[Gremlin]

A.B.s didn't really deserve that win.
Agree 100%. They really made a fucken meal of that. It's amazing how they play at the same level as their opposition. Where was the team from last week? :blink: I wouldn't have even called that the B team :no:

[NordieBoy]

They made a meal of it and still won.
This French team hasn't been this good all tournament. They really came to play.

[mashman]

yeah yeah, congratulations blah blah blah ... wife's chuffed for ya though :drinkup:

[misterO]

One point. Won. By one point. PHEW!

[Gremlin]

Oh, man of the match: Craig Joubert

[FJRider]

Who won ... ???? :blink:

[pete376403]

Go boys...keep Donald on the bench!

Just as well they didn't.

[Usarka]

and they drafted fucking useless stephen fucking donald in to the squad!!


Go boys...keep Donald on the bench!


Sorry what was that?

[chanceyy]

Give them boys a beer .. ON YA !!!!!!!

[Paul in NZ]

In the end it was an epic battle worthy of titans.... Piss off the nay sayers - both teams played to a standstill and put everyting into it. Fuck me - I nearly died of heart failure on several occasions.... Ritchie for a knighthood!

[tri boy]

A.B.s didn't really deserve that win.

:facepalm:..............go police the arsehole end of PNG.

[Woodman]

Fcuk me that was a tad nerve rackin...but A WIN IS A WIN. WOOOOOOHOOOO.

Yeah yeah, they didn't deserve to win bla bla fuckin bla, tall poppy syndrome typical bullshit. Fuck off they did win.

[Pussy]

In the end it was an epic battle worthy of titans.... Piss off the nay sayers - both teams played to a standstill and put everyting into it. Fuck me - I nearly died of heart failure on several occasions.... Ritchie for a knighthood!

I wasn't the only one, then! Nail biting stuff, Paul!

[slofox]

GASP! I finally remembered to breathe again...:crazy:

[oldrider]

One point is enough, how and why doesn't matter a stuff .... well done Ab's (Henry and company too) real rugby "World Champions"! :clap:

[pzkpfw]

Really? Good eh?

Donald's on too - even better

Some wankers really make me wonder: trolling for cheap giggles or actual serious issues inside your head?

---

AB's may not have been best team on the day, but were best team of the tournament (and for most of the preceeding four years or more). That was a real nail biter, but in the end they deserved the win as much as anyone. Phew.

[meteor]

Anyone else see the score... 8-7 like 1987... last time AB's won a world cup, against France, at Auckland... think I'm in the twilight zone!

[MSTRS]

...the score... 8-7...

No wonder I couldn't find the game on any of the 'adult' channels...
I'd been told coverage would be not screened on the standard channels because 15 French arseholes being hammered for 80 minutes wasn't suitable on free-to-air. But the hammering didn't happen.

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Piri has been returned to the factory for re-booting?

[Pussy]

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Piri has been returned to the factory for re-booting?

Wasn't Piri's best performance...

BUT... don't lose sight of his performance getting us to the final!

I'm just writing a formal apology letter to Stephen Donald, as we speak....

[Bikemad]

should be called......... THE GREAT RUGBY WORLD CUP SWINDLE.......although i am gratefull the ABs scummied a win coz New Zealand would have imploded with analytical what if and maybes had they lost,the game itself was an utter let down IMHO.
I ran a stopwatch over the game...........the ball was in play for 18 minutes in the first half.........20 minutes the second half...........nothing like an 80 minute epic battle as hype would have us believe..........smoke and mirrors............
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[Bald Eagle]

Right ....now this distraction over we can get on with important issues like .. rebuilding Christchurch, mopping up oil in Tauranga and just maybe deal with an election and the economy. .... after weeks of post mortem and mutual back slapping of course. :facepalm:

[Kickaha]

.... after weeks of post mortem and mutual back slapping of course. :facepalm:

Could be worse,could of been 4 years of whinging and excuse making if we'd lost

[slowpoke]

Right ....now this distraction over we can get on with important issues like .. rebuilding Christchurch, mopping up oil in Tauranga and just maybe deal with an election and the economy. .... after weeks of post mortem and mutual back slapping of course. :facepalm:

So you don't like injecting overseas money into the economy or the 10's of thousands of tourists taking great impressions of NZ around the world or just the plain sense of fun about the place over the last few weeks? Sad bugger....

[wysper]

nothing like an 80 minute epic battle as hype would have us believe..........smoke and mirrors............


What game where you watching. Two teams giving it their all, edge of the seat stuff the whole game. Either team could have won it.

That is what a final should be all about. I am just stoked we came out on the right side of the score sheet.

Awesome final!

[ellipsis]

What game where you watching. Two teams giving it their all, edge of the seat stuff the whole game. Either team could have won it.

That is what a final should be all about. I am just stoked we came out on the right side of the score sheet.

Awesome final!


....too true..an epic test...

[slofox]

I was pretty surprised at the level of support for the whole event that occurred throughout New Zealand. It would have to be the first thing that has had such a unifying effect since god knows when. I even found myself a little swept up in it all.

My main memory of rugby in my own life was of, as a prop, reaching through the scrum to find an opposition team member's ear, and instantly grabbing said ear and screwing the fuck out of it. I'll never forget him screaming "NO SCREWING EARS! NO SCREWING EARS!"

I still giggle about that when the demons get loose...:crazy:

[Woodman]

should be called......... THE GREAT RUGBY WORLD CUP SWINDLE.......although i am gratefull the ABs scummied a win coz New Zealand would have imploded with analytical what if and maybes had they lost,the game itself was an utter let down IMHO.
I ran a stopwatch over the game...........the ball was in play for 18 minutes in the first half.........20 minutes the second half...........nothing like an 80 minute epic battle as hype would have us believe..........smoke and mirrors............



What do you consider out of play?

Personally I like the "chess" aspect of rugby. Watching the scrums set and reset is something I enjoy a lot (ex prop). Its all goodand it has to stop occaisionally otherwise no one would last 80 minutes. I don't wanna go the rugby vs league route, but most of the players aren't involved much of the time at all, just running back and forth like a 13 man back line.

I like what Richie said post match. "We didn't play very well, but we played well enough"

Fantastic 6 week break for all of us, back to life now.

[Pussy]

Me, to Stephen Donald.....


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[pete376403]

And I guess the chicken knew what it was about...
http://www.3news.co.nz/The-chicken-that-predicted-the-RWC-final/tabid/1593/articleID/230537/Default.aspx

[Swoop]

So you don't like injecting overseas money into the economy ...
That is debateable for some business people out there. I have had many discussions where retailers have had their weekly takings DOWN by 30-45% over the time of this event. Some are wondering how they will stay in business and others are wondering what will happen now this game is all over.
The much vaunted "party central" area at the bottom of Auckland was absolutely dead on the days when a game was not being played.

If people have somehow not spent up large (obviously not bought tickets to a game...) then they have christmas shopping and the silly-season approaching at full speed.

[Hoon]

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Piri has been returned to the factory for re-booting?
Apparently he went down during kicking warmup before the game and was laid out on the field for 10 mins receiving treatment. Good on him for getting back up for the game. I can't imagine how hard it would be preparing for a pivotal role in the most important game of NZ Rugby history, only to pick up an injury minutes before the match.

[slowpoke]

That is debateable for some business people out there. I have had many discussions where retailers have had their weekly takings DOWN by 30-45% over the time of this event. Some are wondering how they will stay in business and others are wondering what will happen now this game is all over.
The much vaunted "party central" area at the bottom of Auckland was absolutely dead on the days when a game was not being played.

If people have somehow not spent up large (obviously not bought tickets to a game...) then they have christmas shopping and the silly-season approaching at full speed.

Yep, I know what you mean, with Wellington Cuba Street businesses not seeing the expected influx, with most folks hitting Courtney Place etc instead. Contrast that with my better half being rushed off her feet out in lil' ol' Martinborough. But regardless, even if you didn't see the $$$ directly, it all goes into the economic blender and is eventually re-distrubuted by the businesses who gained. You can't make all of the people happy all of the time and overall an influx of tourism and export of good experiences (from my missus experience 99% of tourists were having a great time) has to be a good thing.

[steve_t]

Another video by a dude I know :corn::corn:

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/31010288?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="170" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/31010288">Our World Champion All Blacks!</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/jbproductions">Jared Brandon Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[wysper]

Another video by a dude I know :corn::corn:



That is a great video, I watched it earlier today! Well done to the dude you know!

[oldrider]

Great organisation ... the Tongans and other Pacific Islanders set the mood ... the nation carried it on ... the AB's carried the day.

The pool games were exciting and entertaining ... the French were worthy finalists.

That was a fantastic rugby world cup! :first: ... EARNED! ... Well done New Zealand. :niceone: