henry d Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Yes, no? I'm not getting up to watch but on recent form looking forward to seeing the ladies in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Let me guess....this will be the few fully professional sides vrs the amateurs....recording record points wins untill the last four all the while those presenting gushing about the standard we are witnessing..... You would not let an amateur boxer in the ring with a professional but currently women's sport is doing this and selling it as an example of developing the "game"...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) 57 minutes ago, millrace said: Let me guess....this will be the few fully professional sides vrs the amateurs....recording record points wins untill the last four all the while those presenting gushing about the standard we are witnessing..... You would not let an amateur boxer in the ring with a professional but currently women's sport is doing this and selling it as an example of developing the "game"...... Is that not what happens in so much mens games ? FA CUP LEAGUE CUP EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WORLD CUP F1 RED BULL V HAAS etc etc I think fair play to the ladies especially the football team- they play with heart and intent - they actually put the men to shame Edited October 7, 2022 by jall25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 Not for me, no interest in women's rugby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 2 hours ago, henry d said: Yes, no? I'm not getting up to watch but on recent form looking forward to seeing the ladies in action Ach it's a shame it's on at 4:45am! I'm probably not getting up for it, but I'm thinking it's a straightforward win. The banana skin in the early stages will be France. I just hope we live up to our potential. The reality is that, were we allowed to send two teams, it could have been England Firsts vs England Seconds in the final, such is our depth. France will be dangerous, possibly New Zealand on home soil and Canada. Hard to look beyond them - but on form, ability and depth, it feels England's to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 i enjoyed watching they all worked hard and i only saw one spit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 It was always going to happen. I'm up. the tea's being brewed and I'm all set for our opener. Please let it be good... @Houseplantwhat's the buzz about the tournament like down there? I know they're hoping to fill the stadia; is that realistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Right. Not a perfect start, by any means. A bit scrappy in the first half and not as clinical as we should have been. Fiji were a typical pacific island nation in the first half: very loose and free flowing, but lacked quality. They tired badly in the second half, England got better and better, although they'll be narked with the last minute try. Still. 14 tries in the bag and Dow on the scoresheet. hurrah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 11 hours ago, millrace said: Let me guess....this will be the few fully professional sides vrs the amateurs....recording record points wins untill the last four all the while those presenting gushing about the standard we are witnessing..... You would not let an amateur boxer in the ring with a professional but currently women's sport is doing this and selling it as an example of developing the "game"...... As jail above, it is developing other countries teams and that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 2 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: Right. Not a perfect start, by any means. A bit scrappy in the first half and not as clinical as we should have been. Fiji were a typical pacific island nation in the first half: very loose and free flowing, but lacked quality. They tired badly in the second half, England got better and better, although they'll be narked with the last minute try. Still. 14 tries in the bag and Dow on the scoresheet. hurrah! Agreed, I was however surprised that they got sucked into the Fijiana game plan rather than stretching their drift defence and going around them in the first half. Looking forward to France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 6 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: @Houseplantwhat's the buzz about the tournament like down there? I know they're hoping to fill the stadia; is that realistic? I'm pretty removed from all of this, so probably not the best person to ask. Funnily enough, we were talking about the tournament earlier today. Quite a few games are being played in our nearest large town (Whangarei). My wife bumped in to the Canadian team yesterday. God knows what they thought of an ugly, New Zealand provincial service town, but they are from Canada, so maybe they're used to that kind of thing! Anyway, Mrs Houseplant got all excited about it and booked 5 tickets for the quarter finals for herself and some friends. Tickets were only $10 (GBP5) each! For my own part, very sorry to be a party pooper, but not really interested. I'll be fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 It will get better when they get to the quarter finals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Houseplant said: Tickets were only $10 (GBP5) each! Now that's a bargain! Shame about being half a world away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Houseplant said: I'm pretty removed from all of this, so probably not the best person to ask. Funnily enough, we were talking about the tournament earlier today. Quite a few games are being played in our nearest large town (Whangarei). My wife bumped in to the Canadian team yesterday. God knows what they thought of an ugly, New Zealand provincial service town, but they are from Canada, so maybe they're used to that kind of thing! Anyway, Mrs Houseplant got all excited about it and booked 5 tickets for the quarter finals for herself and some friends. Tickets were only $10 (GBP5) each! For my own part, very sorry to be a party pooper, but not really interested. I'll be fishing. This is the only acceptable alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 07/10/2022 at 20:27, millrace said: Let me guess....this will be the few fully professional sides vrs the amateurs....recording record points wins untill the last four all the while those presenting gushing about the standard we are witnessing..... You would not let an amateur boxer in the ring with a professional but currently women's sport is doing this and selling it as an example of developing the "game"...... Hey, some women's sports are letting men compete 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 England 10-0 France at HT Heavy stuff so far. England are the better side and France are going through a mighty amount of work. I think that'll pay in the last 20, especially with a couple of injury subs already made. More of the same, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: England 10-0 France at HT Heavy stuff so far. England are the better side and France are going through a mighty amount of work. I think that'll pay in the last 20, especially with a couple of injury subs already made. More of the same, please! Ditto. Proper competition, shame about the French injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Ooft, well done France, well done the 🌹🌹🌹 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Proper test match! France's defence was savage at times and I think England will feel they let a few points go begging (Scarratt's drop for example) but a great watch. 27 in a row now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Was a great match, thoroughly enjoyed that. Edge of the seat stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 I didn't watch all of this match, but what I did watch was brilliant rugby from both teams ! France got their only points from a great kick but made too many mistakes to add to them. England just ground out the win running down the clock trying not to make any errors. Very entertaining 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 I'm watching Aus vs Wales. And feeling very blessed to be an England fan. My word this is dire. It's like watching me fly fish. I know what I'm meant to be doing. I know how it's supposed to go and occasionally I pull it off. But the vast majority is desperately frustrating and mostly inept. The handling errors from Australia have been laughable at times. They should be thrashing Wales, but instead it's a 3 point game after more than an hour. Bring on the Red Roses tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Yup. That was a shocker. Aus win 13-7. And both need a time-out on the naughty step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 5 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: Bring on the Red Roses tomorrow... Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 5 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: My word this is dire. It's like watching me fly fish. I know what I'm meant to be doing. I know how it's supposed to go and occasionally I pull it off. But the vast majority is desperately frustrating and mostly inept. This my friend sums up womens rugby!!! Bar a cpl of professional squads this is where the rest are at!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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