Rugby World Cup general discussion

[Machpants]

Some interesting stats

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/133353901/worrying-signs-as-offloads-and-ballinplay-time-fall-at-rugby-world-cup--and-tackles-soar

[antipodean]

@Machpants said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

Some interesting stats

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/133353901/worrying-signs-as-offloads-and-ballinplay-time-fall-at-rugby-world-cup--and-tackles-soar

We cross now to WR HQ:

[Bones]

@Machpants so in 87, they were offloading in two out of every three tackles? Hmmm

[Machpants]

@Bones said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

@Machpants so in 87, they were offloading in two out of every three tackles? Hmmm

Per completed tackle

[nostrildamus]

@MiketheSnow said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

Interestingly if you asked the casual observer who were the most exciting teams to watch in the RWC then many would say NZ, France, Portugal

And all 3 are in the top 6 of kicking

> Context is everything

Except on the Fern!

[sparky]

One of those "which thread do I put this on?" posts so feel free to move.

The boss of Spanish Rugby announced in his Christmas message that they are bidding to host the 2035 Men's Rugby World Cup.

[Jet]

@sparky said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

One of those "which thread do I put this on?" posts so feel free to move.

The boss of Spanish Rugby announced in his Christmas message that they are bidding to host the 2035 Men's Rugby World Cup.

I live in Spain so I endorse this plan wholeheartedly.

Hasta La Victoria Siempre.

[Bones]

England to be based in Tenerife.

Edit: or Russia.

[Snowy]

@Bones said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

England to be based in Tenerife.

Edit: or Russia.

The English might like Magaluf or Benidorm?

They could treat it as an Ashes tour.

[sparky]

Argentina are also interested in hosting the 2035 Rugby World Cup and there are rumours of a Qatar/UAE bid.

[booboo]

@sparky said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

Qatar/UAE bid

Stop the bidding process right there

[Tim]

Guess NZ is not going to host again, unless it's a joint bid with Australia?

[nzzp]

@Tim said in Rugby World Cup general discussion:

Guess NZ is not going to host again, unless it's a joint bid with Australia?

We can't afford what world rugby want these days. It's very expensive.