But what about the rugby!?
Apr 25th 2007, 9:18 pm
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
My only consolation is that I work for an Indian company, and they had an even more ignominious tournament than England. My colleagues' only consolation, in turn, was that at least Pakistan went out at the same stage as they did having been beaten by Ireland. We're all now supporting Sri Lanka in the final, out of a mutual hope that the Aussies don't win
Apr 25th 2007, 9:56 pm
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
So who do you think will win the Heineken Cup then Leicester or Wasps? should be quite a scrap - I mean 'game'
Apr 26th 2007, 1:37 am
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Apr 26th 2007, 8:16 am
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
Apparently rugby is very big out in BC, so I'm sure he'll be able to watch most games! If he can't find a sports bar that shows the matches, he could always join a local rugby team as a social member. I'm sure they'll know where to go to watch England play! If not, try Setanta Sports (the PPV channel). I managed to watch the 6 nations games online through their website.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
It's starting to sound much more positive now and OH is much happier! Thanks.
Apr 26th 2007, 11:52 pm
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
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Apr 27th 2007, 12:05 am
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Apr 27th 2007, 2:05 am
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
Rugby is not a major TV sport here, you might catch the occasional game on Sportsnet, especially during the world cup. For participatoin BC is one of the places its more common I believe. THe digital sports channels seem to show 5 nations games, although not always "live"
"The Score" (cable channel) has a 30min roundup of what I call "euro sports" (soccer, rugby, cricket, F1) every weeknight evening at 5.30 thats Ok for highlites and keeping in touch I suppose.
"The Score" (cable channel) has a 30min roundup of what I call "euro sports" (soccer, rugby, cricket, F1) every weeknight evening at 5.30 thats Ok for highlites and keeping in touch I suppose.
bad.andy
Apr 27th 2007, 2:23 am
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
Now we are getting down to the nitty-gritty, serious stuff. OH not so much interested in location, property and schools, etc. He wants to know if he can go to rugby matches and watch England on the TV in the Vancouver area. Can anyone put him out of his misery? He's got a few years to get used to the idea if BC is a rugby desert.
Lara
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Watching matches isn't too bad, I got a box from itvn and watch the games on Setanta Sports - you need an internet connection, but it plugs straight into your TV, no computer required. The box was "free" (postage and package etc came out to about $100) with a 12 month subscription, it's $15 a month and it shows the rugby, Premiership football, European football from various countries, even Gaelic football and hurling for those from the Emerald Isle. The live matches are great, usually about 7am so the match is all but over before the rest of the family starts to get in the way.
By the way, TIGERS! Anglo Welsh Cup in the trophy cabinet already, places reserved for the Heineken Cup and Premiership.
I've attached a picture of my middle daughter with an English rugby legend - if you don't know who it is you probably aren't reading this thread.
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Apr 27th 2007, 11:34 am
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
Apr 27th 2007, 12:52 pm
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Apr 27th 2007, 3:32 pm
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Re: But what about the rugby!?
I think the Tigers will do it but I was at Twickenham a couple of years ago when Wasps won it in the last few seconds - they have a habit of getting it right in the big games.
I'm a Bath supporter (after the Cornish Pirates of course), my youngest supports Leicester and my eldest supports Northampton - it's a sign of how much we moved around back in the UK
I'm a Bath supporter (after the Cornish Pirates of course), my youngest supports Leicester and my eldest supports Northampton - it's a sign of how much we moved around back in the UK
