Do you like Rugby?

**N1CK** · 8th October 2007, 17:19

Originally Posted by Wolf

Yep, where the fuck are my taxpayer-funded pistol and rifle ranges?

And while we're at it, when're NZ on Air going to start airing all the motorcycle. shooting, netball

They don't air shooting because no one would watch it. Unlike rugby, which alot of people like.

**Wolf** · 8th October 2007, 18:17

Originally Posted by N1CK

They don't air shooting because no one would watch it.

Bullshit.

I'd watch it, as would quite a few others. Likewise there are lots who'd watch netball, table tennis, hockey and shitloads of other sports that get fuck-all air-time as "the only real sport is rugby".

NZ does extremely well internationally in a large number of sports that get fuck all air time despite NZers competing at the highest levels, winning prizes and medals and coming tops in international competitions.

Where is the patriotic fervour of our media when kiwis are winning gold and trouncing the rest of the world at sports other than rugby.

The ABs getting their arses handed to them got more time/space in the media than our women's netball kicking the shit out of everyone in a major international match a few years back.

Just because you don't like shooting, doesn't mean "no one" would watch it.

It's a sport requiring skill, accuracy and physical discipline, so you wouldn't understand. Would you prefer it if the contestants shot at each other instead of targets?

And FYI, they do air shooting events on Sky - for those with the budget to afford it - along with international Pool/Snooker/Billiards, Darts and a shit load of other sports because unlike our retarded TVNZ, their definition of "sport" isn't limited to one fucking game.

Originally Posted by N1CK

Unlike rugby, which alot of people like.

Largely bullshit.

Seems a lot of people only "like rugby" when the locals are playing. Like all those whining about how they paid for tickets to the final (something about "counting chickens"?) and now there's "no point in going" as the ABs are out of the running.

If they were true rugby fans, it wouldn't matter who's playing in the final, they'd sit down and enjoy the top two teams battle it out.

Like, gee, I don't give a fuck who's shooting, I like to see the action; I don't care if there're no kiwis in the Moto-X championships , I like watching the Moto-X.

I'm right behind any kiwis in those events and will cheer 'em all the way. If they get eliminated, I'll still watch - pick a side for the finals - and enjoy the contest.

So I figure I'm more of a "fan" of shooting and motorcycle events than most NZers are "fans" of rugby.

Edit: And I'd rather watch genuine sports(wo)men than a pack of whiney-arses who can't even play the game by the rules.

**98tls** · 8th October 2007, 18:39

Just out of interest what is air shooting ?

**SimJen** · 8th October 2007, 19:14

Originally Posted by N1CK

They don't air shooting because no one would watch it. Unlike rugby, which alot of people like.

Yes a lot of people like rugby, but by looking at the poll it seems you are in the minority on KB.......so far.
This is interesting

**viewer** · 8th October 2007, 19:35

I love watching rugby....................... I love watching grown men cry!!!!!

Bunch of soft cocks!

**T-Thunder13** · 8th October 2007, 19:46

we desrved to lose for wasting so much fucking money and resourses on the game. as if there is nothing better to listen/whatch/do in new zealand.
they started counting down to the world cup 80 days before it started!!! its sic. fucken pesants. never seen so many macho grown men cry. and theres been a rise in womens refuge cases since the loss. isnt that sad.

**oldrider** · 8th October 2007, 19:53

Originally Posted by scrivy

I'd rather pull myself on national TV!!

Sure, you could pull your self but could you pull a decent TV audience?

John.

**Kittyhawk** · 8th October 2007, 19:54

RUGBY AND BEER ARE SOUL MATES!

I like both BUT you got to have good company to make any game a great game.

**98tls** · 8th October 2007, 20:07

Originally Posted by T-Thunder13

we desrved to lose for wasting so much fucking money and resourses on the game. as if there is nothing better to listen/whatch/do in new zealand.
they started counting down to the world cup 80 days before it started!!! its sic. fucken pesants. never seen so many macho grown men cry. and theres been a rise in womens refuge cases since the loss. isnt that sad.

Theres plenty to do as you say......nobody makes you watch the rugby,they started counting down to the americas cup years ago,so what?The media tell you theres a rise in womens refuge cases and you automatically assume its because the all-blacks lose?so the next time theres a rise what will they blame it on then?