Jargonator 0 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Can't wait for this to get going,Got plenty of money down to makes things a little more interesting,€20 Top points scorer Skrela @ 16/1€50 Top Tryscorer Howlett @ 6/1€100 France winners @ 13/2I really think this is France's cup to lose, Home advantage is massive in International rugby imo, and i really can't see them losing to anyone as the semis and final are in Saint Denis.obv wouldn't mind losin the €100 if Ireland beat them in the Final though ,Anyone else have any money down? Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 You beat me to it. I just came in here to create an **official rugby World Cup** thread but I'm happy to just have one to post in. Not sure how much traffic we will get from our United States friends but I'm sure the Europeans (and maybe even the Canadians) will get on board. Of course the Aussies will be mad keen.As for the winner, really hard to go past the All Blacks I think. Sure, France does have home ground advantage and are a great side but the All Blacks are simply awesome. Sometimes the weight of expectation for the host nation can be a burden as well but I guess we'll have to wait and see.Can't wait for it to start. Australia have Japan in the first round tomorrow so we should land a nice win first up. The question will be, how well will we stack up against the better sides? I'll be cheering for them.GO THE WALLABIES!!!!!On a side note go the rabbitohs in the NRL (National Rugby League) semi final tomorrow night. First finals campaign in 18 years. Long wait between drinks so go the boys! Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I'm from Pittsburgh, PA...but I'll be in Paris from 9/22 - 9/30 (then SW France for a week). Anyway, I've been checking out the site to try and catch a game (or match?) while I'm there. I don't know much about it, but would live to see one live...or at least riot with some fans after a game (or match?). Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 I'm from Pittsburgh, PA...but I'll be in Paris from 9/22 - 9/30 (then SW France for a week). Anyway, I've been checking out the site to try and catch a game (or match?) while I'm there. I don't know much about it, but would live to see one live...or at least riot with some fans after a game (or match?). Ireland vs Argentina is on the 30th in Paris, thats probably gonna be the biggest match of Pool D and the standard of rugby should be high, I'd suggest going to see that one. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Ireland vs Argentina is on the 30th in Paris, thats probably gonna be the biggest match of Pool D and the standard of rugby should be high, I'd suggest going to see that one.I'll be leaving for SW France once we get up from the wedding the night before, so I doubt that's not an option, but thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
seanthecon 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 aww nice.. what station are they going to be showing it on?havent watched rugby in for ever, my u-19 club in high school went undefeated in the reg season after 3 years of getting romped on.. be nice to watch again Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 7, 2007 Author Share Posted September 7, 2007 France played sooooooooooo bad its rediculous, 17-12 to ArgentinaOne of the biggest upsets in RWC history. Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 France played sooooooooooo bad its rediculous, 17-12 to ArgentinaOne of the biggest upsets in RWC history.Yeah, just finished watching the replay. Massive upset and a poor way for France to start their campaign. Argentina are one of those sides that will push you all the way but shouldn't really be beating the absolute top sides. Oh well, we're underway. WALLABIES by 60 tonight against Japan, woot woot. Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Oh well, we're underway. WALLABIES by 60 tonight against Japan, woot woot.Looks like I was a little light on, Wallabies by 88! Great win fellas.All Blacks crush Italy 76-14 as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Looks like I was a little light on, Wallabies by 88! Great win fellas.All Blacks crush Italy 76-14 as well.Australia looked abit out of form in the first 20 mins but they got it together and scored some good tries in the 2nd half,New Zealand looked good, Italy are a good team now and it was impressive to watch the All Blacks run in so many tries.Ireland v Namibia today, looking for a good results and NO INJURIES i'm talkin to you O'Driscoll! Link to post Share on other sites
KDawgCometh 2 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Ireland v Namibia today, looking for a good results and NO INJURIES i'm talkin to you O'Driscoll!well, Namibia doesn't have Tana Umage to spear tackle him on a line out this yearwell, I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to see any of the RWC this year since Fox Sports World decided to switch to an all football format in the US, but it looks like VS is carrying some of the matches on tape delay by a day or two. I really wish that I had DirecTV to see this on setanta Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Awful display by ireland tonight, 32-17 against of bunch of amateurs is fkin pathetic,The backline looked incapable of stringing passes together and the forwards weren't upto much at the breakdown,Gonna have to improve dramatically to even have a chance at beating France and Pumas. Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Australia looked abit out of form in the first 20 mins but they got it together and scored some good tries in the 2nd half,New Zealand looked good, Italy are a good team now and it was impressive to watch the All Blacks run in so many tries.Ireland v Namibia today, looking for a good results and NO INJURIES i'm talkin to you O'Driscoll!Definately, I hate to say it but NZ looked awesome.Aust. did look a bit rusty early and the hitout would have done them good, will need to improve alot against the top sides though.Didn't see the Irish game but I did watch South Africa against Samoa. The good sides must really hate playing a side like Samoa. They know they should win, they know if they play anywhere near to their ability they will win, but no doubt lingering in the back of their minds is that no matter what the scoreboard reads once that match is over there will be some bruised and battered bodies in the sheds. So physical in attack and defence makes the Samoan's a fun side to watch. Link to post Share on other sites
thehidden 0 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 good first half for canada, but piss poor second half...no use of the backs at all! crash crash crash crash...get it to the backs when you are 1M from the tri line. and the turn overs...yucky...but they have played two good first half's recently (versus all blacks and against wales) give us a few years, rugby in canada is building steam! Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 FYI: ESPN the Mag has 2 pages about the RWC. Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Australia to play Wales in their next encounter tomorrow night. While I will be definately cheering the Wallabies on I won't be taking the odds on offer in my neck of the woods. $1.14 is a joke imho, anyway, gl boys! Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 It's gonna be nice to watch England get absolutely crushed by the SpringboksLooks like a good match between Wales and Australia, I reckon it'll be tight til the last 20 mins or so, then australia will pull away and win by 20 Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 It's gonna be nice to watch England get absolutely crushed by the SpringboksLooks like a good match between Wales and Australia, I reckon it'll be tight til the last 20 mins or so, then australia will pull away and win by 20Yeah, we will have to be patient and try to wear down the Welsh forwards. Should be an interesting match.As for the English, I know it's a little off topic but hopefully we can crush them in the 20/20 cricket tonight. Nothing like absolutely destroying the poms, doesn't matter what sport it is! Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 36-0 to the springboks, plus england lose Robinson, Samoa look good to make the 2nd round now!!! Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 It's gonna be nice to watch England get absolutely crushed by the SpringboksLooks like a good match between Wales and Australia, I reckon it'll be tight til the last 20 mins or so, then australia will pull away and win by 20You sure were spot on with that read! I heard somewhere that it's possible England can get knocked out before the second round now, is that correct? I haven't really looked into the draw but that would be pretty huge I'd think. All I know is Aust have to win their pool to avoid playing the Springboks in the quarters. They looked pretty good the boks and I'd prefer not to play them then too early. Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 You sure were spot on with that read! I heard somewhere that it's possible England can get knocked out before the second round now, is that correct? I haven't really looked into the draw but that would be pretty huge I'd think. All I know is Aust have to win their pool to avoid playing the Springboks in the quarters. They looked pretty good the boks and I'd prefer not to play them then too early.It'll come down to England vs Samoa to see who gets the second qualifying spot out of that group, Samoa could easily pull this off especially as England have lost Robinson.some of the tactics used against SA were terrible, They dropped out long every time basically gifting the ball back to Montgomerie and he just stuck it into the england 22 over and over again.Half time in Wales vs Aussies 3-25, prob gonna be Aussies vs Samoa in 2nd round Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I watched the Aust. game live. They were clearly a class ahead of the Welsh and their defence was fantastic but through some fundamental errors never quite put them completely away. Chris Latham was super for us and congratulations to Berrick Barnes for the excellent job he did stepping into the injured Stephan Larkham's shoes. I think he went really well. Anyway I'm sure they will be glad to have escaped from Cardiff with the victory because it's never easy winning in front of that awesome Welsh crowd.Also, what about the All Blacks racking up 100+ against Portugal. Of course the Portugese aren't exactly at the top of World Rugby but the All Blacks were awesome again. They look scary. Link to post Share on other sites
Jam-Fly 8 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Ireland vs France now!! Ireland were 4-1 to win this match Link to post Share on other sites
Jargonator 0 Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Fkin disgraceful display again by ireland Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralGeeWhiz 0 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Go Ireland? Link to post Share on other sites
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