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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   The Barbie (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/)
-   -   The Rugby Union Thread (https://britishexpats.com/forum/barbie-92/rugby-union-thread-862005/)

Bob Oct 12th 2015 11:18 pm
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11770570)
I think its all irrelevant because to win a World Cup you must be the best in the world and therefore beat everyone else.
Or you hope someone beats the better team, picks up some injuries and you have a bit of luck to scrape it through...

themajor Oct 12th 2015 11:33 pm
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
The best team always win's.

Beoz Oct 13th 2015 12:19 am
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
Originally Posted by Bob (Post 11770715)
Or you hope someone beats the better team, picks up some injuries and you have a bit of luck to scrape it through...
That's why France are in it. They are all ways good for beating the best team :)

themajor Oct 13th 2015 1:34 am
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
The BEST team ALWAYS win's.

It is called LOGIC...simples.

OzTennis Oct 13th 2015 3:03 am
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11770661)
Um ..... errrrrr ..... you jumped in on this thread banging on about AFL crowd numbers with some photo of a pub. No mention of the British economy.

Since then you've been throwing out odd comments. Strange stuff about Spain, British economic conditions, drinking talents of football crowds.

I think you may have lost it. That's ok. Rugby accepts all sorts, even lunatics. Welcome aboard the rugby world cup bandwagon. Enjoy the ride. :)
Well since you need to have the dots joined up, I only came into the thread when the crowd figures at Twickers and NRL were mentioned and I gave the AFL GF attendance. You mentioned Fiji and Uruguay sold out but it was at some 'wee' stadium. I also commented on how the RWC has gone a bit flat with England's exit but you disagreed and said I couldn't ascertain the mood here (but you could with your internet connection). You then did your usual bit of disparaging the MCG for lacking atmosphere and not being a rectangle and not following your modern principles of design.

I wondered aloud why I could see all the glass bottles at the rugger but it isn't allowed at other sports. After you denying the England exit would have an impact I pointed out the economic loss.

I'm not a great union fan but I do like it more than you do AFL and tennis despite your copious posts in any threads to do with those sports. I'll watch our matches and Scotland's for as long as we both stay. As I hadn't posted until recently, so I won't post again.

I'll try to remember in future to ask your permission to 'jump into a thread'.

Amazulu Oct 13th 2015 3:14 am
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 11770117)
Just on beer - a young guy took his disabled friend to Twickers for England vs Australia (both England supporters). After the match when he was pushing his friend's wheelchair out of the ground he accidentally bumped into the heels of an England supporter who stopped in front of him. The guy turned around and knocked the one pushing the wheelchair unconscious. Spectators nearby grabbed the offender and summoned police and medical help. The guy was taken away. The one knocked unconscious received a phone call from the police next day (not to enquire how he was) to tell him they weren't pressing charges - the guy had apologised!!!! Would the same thing have happened if it happened at Stamford Bridge or the Emirates or another London ground? Probably not I'd say.

There have been protests about it because the guy's father wrote a letter to the papers.
Big holes in your story - half a story probably

If the punched guy wanted to lay charges then the police would be obliged to investigate and make an arrest if appropriate - apology or no apology. The ball is very much in his court

Use of the word Twickers (along with others like rugger and blighty) deserves (make that requires) an immediate punch in the face

This is the 21st century not the 1950's hooray henry British Empire

OzTennis Oct 13th 2015 3:32 am
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11770874)
Big holes in your story - half a story probably

If the punched guy wanted to lay charges then the police would be obliged to investigate and make an arrest if appropriate - apology or no apology. The ball is very much in his court

Use of the word Twickers (along with others like rugger and blighty) deserves (make that requires) an immediate punch in the face

This is the 21st century not the 1950's hooray henry British Empire
I was quoting the letters page in my paper - the guy's father wrote in on his behalf.

I'm chuckling at you of all people who continually thump the drum about how great the British Empire was and how much they've done for the world pointing out that it isn't the 1950's.:rofl:

Last post in rugby thread, I'll leave it to you guys to continue it.

themajor Oct 13th 2015 4:40 am
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 11770892)
I was quoting the letters page in my paper - the guy's father wrote in on his behalf.

I'm chuckling at you of all people who continually thump the drum about how great the British Empire was and how much they've done for the world pointing out that it isn't the 1950's.:rofl:

Last post in rugby thread, I'll leave it to you guys to continue it.
:goodpost::thumbup:

Beoz Oct 13th 2015 8:26 am
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Originally Posted by OzTennis (Post 11770859)
Well since you need to have the dots joined up, I only came into the thread when the crowd figures at Twickers and NRL were mentioned and I gave the AFL GF attendance. You mentioned Fiji and Uruguay sold out but it was at some 'wee' stadium. I also commented on how the RWC has gone a bit flat with England's exit but you disagreed and said I couldn't ascertain the mood here (but you could with your internet connection). You then did your usual bit of disparaging the MCG for lacking atmosphere and not being a rectangle and not following your modern principles of design.

I wondered aloud why I could see all the glass bottles at the rugger but it isn't allowed at other sports. After you denying the England exit would have an impact I pointed out the economic loss.

I'm not a great union fan but I do like it more than you do AFL and tennis despite your copious posts in any threads to do with those sports. I'll watch our matches and Scotland's for as long as we both stay. As I hadn't posted until recently, so I won't post again.

I'll try to remember in future to ask your permission to 'jump into a thread'.
Feel free to jump in anytime. Rugby takes all sorts. AFL loving southerners, doctors from Wales AKA Jamie Roberts, accountants from the amateur Uruguay, hell an accountant once held up the World Cup in Nick Farr Jones then went back to work the following week.

Even questions like why did the England scrum get penalised so much ..... :).

Just don't do silly things like draw comparisons with AFL or try and turn rugby into a class debate. You will lose every time.

Alfresco Oct 13th 2015 9:47 am
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
Interesting stat. (for some)
Order of teams that have scored the most points in the last 8.

Arch&Tina - 179
Springbacks - 176
All blokes - 174
Wobblies - 141
Leprechauns - 134
Caber tossers - 136
Frogs - 120
Dragons - 111

Alfresco Oct 13th 2015 10:02 am
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Ok, can we please revert back to rugby discussion and not ping pong.
Thank you.

Amazulu Oct 13th 2015 10:48 am
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 11771165)
Interesting stat. (for some)
Order of teams that have scored the most points in the last 8.

Arch&Tina - 179
Springbacks - 176
All blokes - 174
Wobblies - 141
Leprechauns - 134
Caber tossers - 136
Frogs - 120
Dragons - 111
Where are the souties?

Alfresco Oct 13th 2015 11:28 am
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 11771212)
Where are the souties?
The chariot's wheels fell off. They'll be back in 2019.

Beoz Oct 13th 2015 12:11 pm
Re: Rugby World Cup 2015 Poll
 
Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 11771234)
The chariot's wheels fell off. They'll be back in 2019.
Don't they need to qualify first?

Beoz Oct 13th 2015 12:13 pm
Re: The Rugby Union Thread
 
Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 11771175)
Ok, can we please revert back to rugby discussion and not ping pong.
Thank you.
Any chance of a thread merger with the official one?


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