[Other Sport] Rugby (Union) World Cup Official Thread

[Paris]

France got the job done tonight. Problem for them might be trying to maintain that level going into the knockout round, after playing three relatively easy opponents, over the next few weeks.

 

[kojak]

France are peaking at the right time and at home
They will win this tournament at a canter

 

[One Love]

France are peaking at the right time and at home
They will win this tournament at a canter

Think the Boks might have something to say about that.

 

[Icy Gull]

Think the Boks might have something to say about that.

Sadly I think that they will steamroller every team. Wimbledon of rugby. I’d change the habits of a lifetime and support Wales against them If they meet.

 

[jakarta]

Tricky one for England first up, Argentina are a very tidy side...

 

[Tony the Pony]

Ex Worthing rugby player Dino Lamb scored a try for Italy today

 

[jakarta]

Italy too good for one of the minnows. No doubt Ireland will also stuff Romania shortly

 

[Javeaseagull]

Ireland up now. This should be better. World No1 and all that.

 

[jakarta]

Ireland up now. This should be better. World No1 and all that.

Not as a contest it isn't.

 

[jakarta]

These one sided games are a bit shit aren't they?

 

[Frutos]

Is it me, or are the Aussie shirts much more orange than usual?

 

[jakarta]

Oh well Georgia made a game of it...

 

[hart's shirt]

Yellow card for England inside 3 minutes. Could be upgraded to red....and now red.

Not a great start.

Now 14 a side within 9 minutes as Argentina get a yellow, possible red. Edit - no red.

 

[KZNSeagull]

England yellow upgraded to red. Not watched Rugby for a while and it seemed a bit harsh, but if they are trying to cut out blows to the head then fair enough. Think the Argie one was less accidental but we will see if that is upgraded too.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Yellow card for England inside 3 minutes. Could be upgraded to red....and now red.

Not a great start.

Now 14 a side within 9 minutes as Argentina get a yellow, possible red.

Is that really a red?

Seems harsh

Argentine should be upgraded

 

[The Fits]

Playing England who are down to 14 after two minutes and then your best player puts in a total unnecessary late tackle, bound to be upgraded. They're not bright rugby players.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Is that really a red?

Seems harsh

Argentine should be upgraded

Agreed….harsh to me …can’t play rugby pussy footing around…it requires a commitment …was that intentional..doubt it….the rule ‘changes’ seem to be altering the game

 

[LamieRobertson]

England yellow upgraded to red. Not watched Rugby for a while and it seemed a bit harsh, but if they are trying to cut out blows to the head then fair enough. Think the Argie one was less accidental but we will see if that is upgraded too.

Not upgraded

 

[KZNSeagull]

Argie one not upgraded. Seemed to be much more deliberate

 

[Icy Gull]

Corrupt SA TMO.

Fuming, Curry had no way of avoiding that head contact and the Argie knew exactly what he was doing.