Official Rugby Thread

[BoyBrumby]

Sam Tuitupou for centre? Convicted for assaulting his missus, which I think is still subject to a reporting restriction in New Zealand.

But not in the UK, where a couple of clicks identifies him.

 

[ripper868]

Trump and Le Roux slot straight in.

Tui added as a 2nd 12, though probably takes over as preferred starter with **** like that.


GAGFC XV

15. Israel Folau (c)
14. James O'Connor
13. Will Carling
12. Stuart Barnes / Sam Tuitupou
11.
10. Butch James (Duncan McRae Honourable mention)
9.
8.
7.
6. Schalk Burger
5. Bakkies Botha
4. Jamie Cudmore
3. Johan Le Roux
2. Henry Tromp
1. Richard Loe (vc)

 

[GotSpin]

Rip ra

 

[Grasshopper]

Rip ra

Does murdering a sport qualify as a sin?

 

[Ausage]

Can anyone explain why the Folau thing is taking so long? Are they worried about the legality of punting him or just really desperate to have him available for the WC?

 

[Grasshopper]

Can anyone explain why the Folau thing is taking so long? Are they worried about the legality of punting him or just really desperate to have him available for the WC?

He's been punted, and good riddance. Let the lawyers fight over the scraps.

 

[Grasshopper]

Saint Izzy's now decided to sue Rugby Australia for up to $10 million, which would likely bankrupt them if he wins. So much for "never doing anything to harm the sport".

 

[_Ed_]

This Crusaders-Hurricanes semi-final has been a great contest.

 

[StephenZA]

Man I`m a terrible rugby supporter at the moment... forgot this was even on. I am sure it has nothing to do with the terrible state of SA rugby.

 

[hendrix]

Man, referee calls don't usually decide a game but that has got to be one of the most highly controversial. Definitely not a knock on, definitely should've been a penalty to the hurricanes, who had all the momentum and you'd give them a good shot at scoring from there...

 

[Grasshopper]

The first All Blacks squad of the year gets named at 7pm. It's an extended squad of 41 players for the RC, which will eventually get reduced to 31 players for the RWC. Ryan Crotty's out for 8 weeks with a broken thumb, and Scott Barrett has a broken index finger and will miss 6 weeks. It'll be interesting to see which newbies the selectors introduce for the first away test against Argentina, with none of the Crusaders' ABs expected to be included.

 

[StephenZA]

Congrats to Crusaders for another title. Probably the best rugby club in the world, dominating a competition like superrugby is a pretty impressive feat.

 

[Heboric]

James Small who was part of the winning 1995 World Cup Spingbok team has died at the age of 50.

https://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/breaking-springbok-legend-james-small-dies-20190710

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Sad to hear about James Small. That is now Ruben Kruger, Joost, Jonah and Small who have passed away from that 1995 final.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

South Africa B have just thrashed Australia and Argentina are seeking their first ever win vs the All Blacks

 

[Fuller Pilch]

All Blacks escaped 20-16

I expect Argentina to get through their pool in the World Cup. They are definitely better than France and have a good chance of beating England too.

 

[Flem274*]

messy game but we did the job

 

[Flem274*]

beaudy going to the desperate blues is ewwwww. stole our iconic player and they'll ruin him in the process like they do everyone else. the scumsaders will finally get their mo'unga 2023 wish.

 

[StephenZA]

Good ending to the match...

 

[andruid]

What a finish between the Springboks and All Blacks.