The Rugby Thread

[PeteC]

I'm glad I'm not a gambling man as I'm doing terrible in this tournament so far. Pete

[PeteC]

WOW, what a game between Australia and Ireland. Perhaps people watching on replay so won't say anything, except that this match-up IMO is the best of the tournament so far. Pete

[PeteC]

Highlanders vs Chiefs from Suva, Fiji starting on channel 669 True at 1430. Followed by Brumbies vs Hurricanes from Canberra. Pete

[pharvey]

WOW, what a game between Australia and Ireland. Perhaps people watching on replay so won't say anything, except that this match-up IMO is the best of the tournament so far. Pete

Have to agree - a cracking game. Having been away on site for a while, just catching up on recorded games...... The LHG has given me a pass for a day or so......... she's shopping!

[PeteC]

Highlanders vs Chiefs from Suva, Fiji starting on channel 669 True at 1430. Followed by Brumbies vs Hurricanes from Canberra. Pete

Underdog Chiefs went into the locker room at the half ahead 42-0 Second half was all Highlanders scoring 22 points. Ended 45-22. No bonus point for the Chiefs. Wind was a factor but not a deciding factor. High heart rate game! Pete

[PeteC]

Getting worn out from too much WC footie? Take a deserved break and watch some rugby this weekend.

True channel 669 Setanta:

Fri 6 July: Crusaders v Highlanders @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch (19:35) (1435 Thai Time)
Fri 6 July: Reds v Rebels @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (19:45)
Sat 7 July: Chiefs v Brumbies @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton (17:15)
Sat 7 July: Hurricanes v Blues @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington (19:35)
Sat 7 July: Waratahs v Sunwolves @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney (19:45)
Sat 7 July: Bulls v Jaguares @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (15:05)
Sat 7 July: Stormers v Sharks @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town (17:15)

[PeteC]

With the exception of the Crusaders, the New Zealand teams are not dominating this year as they've done in the past. I think there may be a reasonable chance to see the All Blacks beaten by someone during upcoming tournaments. Pete

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[PeteC]

Quite a shock.

Sam Warburton: Wales and British & Irish Lions captain retires from rugby

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44869719

[pharvey]

Quite a shock.

Sam Warburton: Wales and British & Irish Lions captain retires from rugby

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44869719

Not really Pete, it was expected - at least in Wales. The guy has been knackered physically and thought a year off would work - was always 50/50 at best. I believe he has some decent job/sponsorship offers, so life will be good (perhaps not as good as the Wendyballers though).

Best of luck to him in my book.

[PeteC]

Super Rugby Quarter Finals

(1935 local is 1435 Thai)

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[PeteC]

Semi-final Match Schedule (all times local)

Semi Final 1: Sat 28 July; Crusaders [1] v Hurricanes [4] @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch (19:35) (1435 Thai)

Semi Final 2: Sat 28 July; Lions [2] v Waratahs [3] @ Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg (15:05)

[pharvey]

For those interested, I've set up a League in Superbru for the up and coming "Rugby Championship".

Those who played last year should have been invited by Email. For others, details below: -

https://www.superbru.com/rugbychampions ... p=11903444
Pool name: HHF Rugby Championship 2018
Pool code: kentpomp

The tournament kicks off on the 18th of August with Australia hosting the "Blackness"....

[PeteC]

Super Rugby Finals

(1435 hours Thai time)

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[PeteC]

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[pharvey]

Cracking game. Crusaders certainly looking the top club team in the world right now - 2 Super Rugby titles in the past 3 years, 9 now in total. Have to feel for the Lions though - beaten finalists for the past 3 years.

Incredible defense from the Crusaders though and a top class game from the Fly-half Richie Mo'unga, who will surely be challenging Beauden Barrett for his place in the "Blackness" this coming Rugby Championship.