Rugby

**Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:51 pm**

Well done, SF, sure you'll have a great day.

**Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:25 am**

Well some good rugby played again, but unlike last week its only Wales who won. Please note, this is not a snub to the other home nations. Our opponents were far weaker. Still the Autumn international hoodo laid to rest. Our front row coped, and Faletau was awasome, sadly our centres are now nearly all injured, and nobody knows who to pick. Yet i have not heard Hensons name mentioned once. Well done Gethyn on 100 caps.
England looked very good though, they will be a force next 6 Nations.
Scotland: had possession but for some reason could not score, that last pass seemed to go to ground.
Ireland v Australia: Where were the Irish forwards at the tackle area, i really expected the Irish forwards to dominate ruck and maul area. Also when did Australia learn to scrummage like that. Without our first choice front row, i cannot see Wales beating Oz.
Tonga next up for us, another tough match for our 2nd string. But some big games for Ireland & Scotland.
Cheers
Aled

**Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:41 am**

Well done to Wales, glad you've managed an autumn win - with a bit of luck, you'll get three in a row now, especially as the Aussie squad seems to have run into discipline problems again... Suspensions for boozing, what's the rugby world coming to?! :wink:

Scotland outclassed by SA, despite playing some good rugby at times.

Ireland very disappointing, not sure quite what happened there. With NZ coming next, some serious issues to address.

England v. New Zealand - best atmosphere at Twickenham of the three autumn matches by a long way. Best match there, too. And best performance by England, impressed by the way they came from 14 points down to lead. Hartley going off injured was a big blow, he'd had a fine game. Couldn't close out a win against an awesome All Black team, that seems to be able to step up a gear any time they need to. But plenty of encouragement.

Another great day out at Twickenham, and a few pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15437467@N07/sets/72157637797090646/

After three rugby Saturdays away in a row, I've had to promise a day at home next Saturday. :wink:

**Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:59 am**

Superb pictures again FH, looked awsome there. As things stand i expect England to be 6 Nations champions next year.
Quite a serious injury to Hartley, sad because i fell he still has a lot to prove.
How different the professional era is now! Mid week drinking, especially Sunday (but thats not mid week) was a major part of the game right up until the late 90's. I know i drank a lot of beer with quite a few mad professional rugger buggers in the late 90's. (my brother played professionally for 5years) Their names however will not be mentioned here, you see what happens on tour stays on tour!
Cheers
Aled

**Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:07 am**

Ireland were bad, I really dunno what the craic was with them, the lack of intensity was as surprising as it was disappointing

England made hard work of beating france, really need to up their game if they are to beat NZ

**Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:37 pm**

Ireland have beaten NZ in a competitive international. Good time to start in BODs last game against them. Will need a massive improvement for us and decline for them tho

**Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:28 pm**

Yep one last chance for BOD its probably the only international side he hasnt secured a victory against.
Lots of rugby to enjoy this weekend.
Cheers
Aled

**Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:40 pm**

Is BOD going to be fit for the weekend? Be a shame if he misses it.
I'd always assumed he'd retire after the Lions tour, but it would be good to see him have a memorable final season.

**Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:52 am**

he aggreed a one year contract with the IRFU, so hes got this 6 Nations at least.
Dont know wether he or Paul O' will be around for the World Cup.
Looking forward to some rugby tonight, Tonga v Wales 7.30pm with some new Welsh faces.
Cheers
Aled

**Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:21 am**

Welshie wrote:he aggreed a one year contract with the IRFU, so hes got this 6 Nations at least.
Dont know wether he or Paul O' will be around for the World Cup...

I'm guessing BOD won't be around for the RWC. Not sure about POC.

New chaos surrounding the H.Cup today. Sort it out, people!

Should be some good rugby this weekend. Can Ireland shock NZ?

**Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:40 am**

H Cup its now starting to get on my nerves. i agree FH sort it out people....
I think Ireland and Scotland will give it a go!
Cheers
Aled

**Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:53 am**

Welshie wrote:...
I think Ireland and Scotland will give it a go!
...

Scotland might just have a chance, given that Australia have suspended seven of their squad. Especially if it's cold and wet at Murrayfield...

**Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:45 pm**

firehazard wrote:
Welshie wrote:...
I think Ireland and Scotland will give it a go!
...

Scotland might just have a chance, given that Australia have suspended seven of their squad. Especially if it's cold and wet at Murrayfield...

that really baffled me. The RL squad were allowed out to the poub a few times so far in this world cup with no consequences and the RU squad get hammered for it. Or am I missing something

**Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:56 pm**

Aussie RU squad have been in a mess recently. There seemed to be a lot of personality stuff going on a while ago, maybe it's still rumbling on.

BOD should be fit for Ireland-NZ. It would be good if they could do to NZ what England did to them on the last match of their tour a year ago...

**Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:34 am**

How unlucky were Ireland. And England v NZ

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