Any Rugby fans?

poker-penguin · #1 06-25-2005, 02:39 AM

British Lions vs New Zealand All Blacks test will be webcast on http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/ (right now it's some crappy classical music show, but Rugby goodness is just 30 minutes away - 3am EST)

Just thought I'd share.

theredwave · #2 06-25-2005, 03:04 AM

Go All Blacks! Didn't the Maori beat the Lions in the past 1-2 weeks? Not a big fan, just get to see a few games since one of my roomates is a Rugby player and we have Fox Soccer Channel.

poker-penguin · #3 06-25-2005, 03:17 AM

They did but it wasn't a full Lions squad (I believe).

This is great, a nice big dose of home.

KDawgCometh · #4 06-25-2005, 04:53 AM

that try by Rocokoko was just scintilatting. Mauger just turned the counter attack so quick and that pass by Umaga was just amazing. When the All Blacks are on their best form, it really is a sight to be seen They haven't looked this good in a while. They were very underwhelming in last year's tri-nations

poker-penguin · #5 06-25-2005, 04:59 AM

It sounded exciting on the webcast.

The All Blacks are the greatest rugby team in the world, even when the results don't reflect that.

Put this one in the book. All Blacks win 21-3 and it really should have been more.

2007 World Champions. 20 years is long enough.

KDawgCometh · #6 06-25-2005, 01:13 PM

here's a scary thought for all other nations out there too, Jonah Lomu might be playing again by the time that the NPC really kicks into high gear

vulturesrow · #7 06-25-2005, 06:47 PM

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It sounded exciting on the webcast.

The All Blacks are the greatest rugby team in the world, even when the results don't reflect that.

Put this one in the book. All Blacks win 21-3 and it really should have been more.

2007 World Champions. 20 years is long enough.

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I definitely agree the All-Blacks are a sight to behold when they are on form. Unfortunately it is very hard for me to get matches right now because of Fox Sports Network dropping their rugby coverage. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

brendons31 · #8 06-26-2005, 12:52 AM

Its good to see a bit of rugby discussion, i saw the game live on sky sport here in New Zealand, was a great game, all blacks were spectacular and basicly owned the lions. There was a lot of talk in the northern hemishphere about the lions forwards being world class, but they were completely out-played by the ab's. The try by sivivatu was one of the better international test try's ive seen in a while. Had it not been pooring with rain and hailing it is very likely the all blacks would of won by a lot more they were that much better. The lions will need to make massive improvements if they are to even get close in the next 2 tests. The 2007 world cup has NZ's name all over it.

poker-penguin · #9 06-26-2005, 02:28 PM

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The 2007 world cup has NZ's name all over it.

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So did the 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003 world cups [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

KDawgCometh · #10 06-26-2005, 06:12 PM

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The 2007 world cup has NZ's name all over it.

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So did the 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003 world cups [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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but, as long as they have the form that they had in this first test against the lions, I can't see a challenge from anywhere else(other than South Africa). Australia is about to go through a real transition period with losing Joe Roff and George Gregan could very well be retired by the time RWC2007 comes around. Wales had a great 6 nations this year, but can they really keep that form up, especially since Stephen Jones is approaching 30 and that isn't a young age afor a fly-half at the international level. France could very well be dangerous considering that the bulk of the RWC will be on their home soil. I can't see england repeating, and ireland have a few too many holes. South Africa are the only nation IMO that have what it takes to win this next world cup other than NZ