Official Rugby Thread

[BoyBrumby]

Lad's got wheels

He was playing the U20s six nations this winter and watching him skin some of the Scots schoolboys was very funny.

Incidentally, there's rumours that Edinburgh have been trying to get him capped for Scotland ever since.

Yeah, apparently he's qualified for every home nation except (ironically given his club side) Ireland so expect Eddie to maybe select him for the summer tour to Oz.

 

[Heboric]

For the love of me cant understand how Australia is hosting a World Cup, I was told on these forums in no uncertain terms that no one in Australia watches rugby union. Going to have a lot of sparsely attended matches even with travelling supporters

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Amazing performance by Moana Pasifika to beat the Brumbies and some stunning tries (1 in particular) for the Fijian Drua in their 1 point loss to the Chiefs.

 

[James]

Was just coming in to post the same thing @Fuller Pilch - top effort by Moana Pasifka!

 

[Flem274*]

thoroughly enjoyable evening sitting next to a chiefs fan followed by the moana upset.

i see we're trying hard to lose to the force (cbf watching im in bed). lol this round is chaos.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

And the Force beat the Canes, so the Highlanders have to beat the Rebels to qualify.

 

[James]

And the Force beat the Canes, so the Highlanders have to beat the Rebels to qualify.

Not really - a bonus point loss would be enough for the Highlanders.

 

[James]

Lucky Highlanders!

 

[andruid]

I miss having South African teams in Super Rugby

 

[James]

Got my tickets booked for the Brumbies/Hurricanes Quarter Final

 

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No good! He's been a terrific leader this year, so I hope he makes a quick recovery.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Crusaders just too clinical. Chiefs should've attempted their penalty shots when they had the chance.

 

[James]

Calling the big upset tonight with the Brumbies taking it. Reckon they have the better forward pack and with the dreadful Auckland weather , Brumbies will take it by 8.

17-9 final score.

 

[Heboric]

Talking of upsets, well done to the Bulls yesterday that was a shocker.

Now Stormers dont stuff up an oppurtunity to host a final

 

[James]

Great semi, hard done by the Brumbies. Panicked in the final minutes when they should have just edged forward and tried to get a penalty.

NZ Rugby still lacking big brutal tough forwards and we'll be shown up at the World Cup again due to it. Also think there's a lack of go forward centres in the Nonu style.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Unlucky Brumbies. Played well. I think Australia are a real chance vs England and in the Bledisloe this year.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Also think there's a lack of go forward centres in the Nonu style.

I really rate Thomas Umaga-Jensen (nephew of Tana and the late Jerry Collins) from the Highlanders. Hope he is in a black jersey this year.

 

[James]

Unlucky Brumbies. Played well. I think Australia are a real chance vs England and in the Bledisloe this year.

Likewise, the Aussies have really come on this season. The England/Australia series should make for some great encounters.

 

[James]

I really rate Thomas Umaga-Jensen (nephew of Tana and the late Jerry Collins) from the Highlanders. Hope he is in a black jersey this year.

Didn't watch much of the Highlanders this season, but wonder if their lack of form might cost him?

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Didn't watch much of the Highlanders this season, but wonder if their lack of form might cost him?

Probably