OBJECT:: Rugby 350

[Mr Hanki's Throne]

I propose a simple effort to put an all-purpose rugby thread to the 350 post barrier. The post count is the goal. Hopefully, a free-form, ridiculous rugby thread will result.

We might begin with an argument on the merits of union versus league?

[BhoysFC1995]

post #2

i pick league, i think.

and here's to this forum and its growing popularity!

[LeperKhan]

Just to do my part...

League sucks.

[Mr Hanki's Throne]

I think league sucks too. I have trouble watching it even when there is nothing else on. However league fans can certainly help boost the post count.

[OldFanatic]

Agreed. League sucks.

Australian football is a lot more enjoyable than League.

But I like Union better than Australian football.

[LeperKhan]

Anyone have any predictions for the Super 12 final? I honestly haven't watched enough of it this year to know too much, although I did see one of the semifinals this past weekend, and I think it that Mortlock being out will definitely hurt the Brumbies.

[OldFanatic]

Looking forward to the Super-12 final this Saturday.
Brumbies vs. Crusaders LIVE 2:30 AM Pacific, 5:30 AM Eastern

Anyone making picks? I say Brumbies will be the winners.

[OldFanatic]

And just doing my part increasing the post count....

Here's the FoxSportsWorld schedule for summer:

http://www.foxsportsworld.com/content/view?contentId=1641070

All Tri-Nations matches live! YooHoooo!!! :)

[Mr Hanki's Throne]

I've always like Otago because of Tony Brown, who seems to be viscous, cocky, effective #10. By extension I've favored NZ rugby. I thought the loss of Andrew Mehrtens, who has to be the best kicker in NZ, from the All Blacks hurt them. He hasn't been playing for Crusaders but they have been doing well without him. I am a bit mystified about this final unlike previous finals where there seemed to be a clear favorite.

[BhoysFC1995]

just saw some good highlights of the super 12 semi's. didn't know that its been the same match-up in '00 and '02 with both results going to the crusaders.

as for the schedule, what the heck?!?!!? no state of origin games?!?!?!

[Mr Hanki's Throne]

How about a northern hemisphere/southern hemisphere discussion?

To me the southern hemisphere combine defense with various prototype offenses. Northern teams don't seem to have character, don't fall into prototypes. I find expecting what a team might do adds to the excitement of watching the game, so I find less to enjoy watching England or France or Ireland play.

[OldFanatic]

I like Southern hemishphere, especially the All Blacks style. But maybe it's just because they show more games from the Southern hemisphere in the US. The only time I got to see teams from the Northern hemisphere was during the RWC.

[BhoysFC1995]

http://foxsports.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,5001,346751,00.jpg

Brumbies win
Brumbies 47 Crusaders 38

[condor11]

they put merthens on to late

good comeback do

[Mr Hanki's Throne]

Anybody have thoughts on what American football player you wished had gone to rugby instead. I keep thinking of Tony Gonzalez of KC.

[OldFanatic]

Anybody have thoughts on what American football player you wished had gone to rugby instead.
All of them, except the fat offensive/defensive linemen.

[Mr Hanki's Throne]

Just wanted to use this old all-purpose thread to point out that the Pacific Islanders hybrid team beat the NSW Waratahs 68-21 in a tour match. They face Australia soon.

http://www.planetrugby.com/News/story_36934.shtml

[Andy TAUS]

Just wanted to use this old all-purpose thread to point out that the Pacific Islanders hybrid team beat the NSW Waratahs 68-21 in a tour match. They face Australia soon.

http://www.planetrugby.com/News/story_36934.shtmlHanki,

The NSW Waratahs were a little under-strength as AUS is playing England tonight and some of the normal Blues players are unavailable.

Just shows the talent available in the Islands, though.