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  • canefanC canefan

    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

    Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

    Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

    Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

    Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

    England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

    So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

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    #872

    @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

    Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

    Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

    Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

    Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

    Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

    England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

    So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

    I haven't searched for them but there were some ball in play stats being thrown around for both the semis and final and they were well above the average mens test comparison.. Around 6-8% off the top of my head

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    • canefanC canefan

      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

      Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

      Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

      Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

      Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

      England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

      So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

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      #873

      @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

      Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

      Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

      Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

      Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

      Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

      England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

      So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

      Never said anything about skills other than kicking. In reference to DC being a shit coach. Of course you'd know this if you read what I wrote...

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        #874

        DC wasn't the kicking coach. He came to camp and did a couple of sessions and gave out some tips. If he was kicking coach there would have been full on golf swing analysis, mental coaching (which they had, but specifically to kicking).
        He would have pointed out a few obvious things to take stuff up a notch.
        Can't blame him for a few misses. He actually improved Holmes' tee kicking quite a bit with those tips. She was a much better kicker at the end of the tournament than when she started.
        It is fair to say that not a lot of kick coaching is done at FPC levels. It often comes down to inviduals putting their hand up and doing extras after training. Just like mens teams used to be.

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          Never said he was a kicking coach either. I was responding to the fact he was labelled as such.

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          • CrucialC Crucial

            DC wasn't the kicking coach. He came to camp and did a couple of sessions and gave out some tips. If he was kicking coach there would have been full on golf swing analysis, mental coaching (which they had, but specifically to kicking).
            He would have pointed out a few obvious things to take stuff up a notch.
            Can't blame him for a few misses. He actually improved Holmes' tee kicking quite a bit with those tips. She was a much better kicker at the end of the tournament than when she started.
            It is fair to say that not a lot of kick coaching is done at FPC levels. It often comes down to inviduals putting their hand up and doing extras after training. Just like mens teams used to be.

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            #876

            @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

            When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

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            • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

              @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

              When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

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              #877

              @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

              @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

              When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

              In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
              Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
              Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

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              • Joans Town JonesJ Joans Town Jones

                @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

                Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

                Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

                Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

                Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

                England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

                So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

                Never said anything about skills other than kicking. In reference to DC being a shit coach. Of course you'd know this if you read what I wrote...

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                canefan
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                #878

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

                Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

                Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

                Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

                Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

                England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

                So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

                Never said anything about skills other than kicking. In reference to DC being a shit coach. Of course you'd know this if you read what I wrote...

                This is the Fern mate. It is my prerogative to form an opinion without actually reading everything you said!

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                • canefanC canefan

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

                  Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

                  Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

                  Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

                  Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

                  England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

                  So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

                  Never said anything about skills other than kicking. In reference to DC being a shit coach. Of course you'd know this if you read what I wrote...

                  This is the Fern mate. It is my prerogative to form an opinion without actually reading everything you said!

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                  @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @canefan said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  @Billy-Tell said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                  Don’t think we were winning that without the red card. Nevertheless well done. Fluhler is fantastic. DC was a great 10 but he is a shît goal kicking coach. We need to learn how to defend a maul.

                  Women can barely kick 30ms. He'd need a doctorate in bionics to improve their kicking.

                  Sorry to read you didn’t get to watch the final. It was a great game. Distance wasn’t the problem, accuracy was.

                  Pffff, they can't even get them from the sideline. They drop under the bar ffs.

                  Go back to the 1950s with your outdated chauvinistic views. We know you don’t like women’s rugby, you’ve already posted such, go piss in another thread. Ideally one where you’ve actually watched the game.

                  England only converted 20 of their 43 tries. NZ were 21/44. Facts, Beta.

                  So what is your point exactly? I'd love to see the stats for stoppage times because the game seemed to flow better than most men's games I've seen for a while. The skills on show were very impressive, capped off by the BFs version of the try from the end of the world. Of course you would know this if you watched the game....

                  Never said anything about skills other than kicking. In reference to DC being a shit coach. Of course you'd know this if you read what I wrote...

                  This is the Fern mate. It is my prerogative to form an opinion without actually reading everything you said!

                  Look, when you come for my mother, thats what you get.

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                    This is great and well-deserved!!

                    https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2021/2022/11/rugby-world-cup-nz-rugby-confirms-25-000-bonuses-for-world-cup-winning-black-ferns.html

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                    • StargazerS Stargazer

                      This is great and well-deserved!!

                      https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2021/2022/11/rugby-world-cup-nz-rugby-confirms-25-000-bonuses-for-world-cup-winning-black-ferns.html

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                      #881

                      @Stargazer
                      Totally rapt for the Black Ferns
                      lots of people on the social network questioning the disparity with between the Women are getting and what the All Blacks could of got bonus wise 🤦🏻‍♂️..obviously don’t understand legacy or commercials , I will bet dollars to doughnuts many of them did’nt even watch a Ferns game before this RWC .

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                        @Stargazer
                        Totally rapt for the Black Ferns
                        lots of people on the social network questioning the disparity with between the Women are getting and what the All Blacks could of got bonus wise 🤦🏻‍♂️..obviously don’t understand legacy or commercials , I will bet dollars to doughnuts many of them did’nt even watch a Ferns game before this RWC .

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                        @Steven-Harris said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                        @Stargazer
                        Totally rapt for the Black Ferns
                        lots of people on the social network questioning the disparity with between the Women are getting and what the All Blacks could of got bonus wise 🤦🏻‍♂️..obviously don’t understand legacy or commercials , I will bet dollars to doughnuts many of them did’nt even watch a Ferns game any sport before this RWC .

                        FIFY

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                        • CrucialC Crucial

                          @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                          @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                          When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                          In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                          Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                          Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

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                          @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                          @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                          @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                          When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                          In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                          Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                          Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                          You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

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                          • Joans Town JonesJ Joans Town Jones

                            @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                            @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                            @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                            When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                            In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                            Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                            Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                            You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

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                            @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                            @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                            @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                            @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                            When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                            In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                            Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                            Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                            You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                            Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

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                            • CrucialC Crucial

                              @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                              When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                              In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                              Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                              Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                              You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                              Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

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                              @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                              @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                              When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                              In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                              Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                              Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                              You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                              Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                              The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

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                              • Joans Town JonesJ Joans Town Jones

                                @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

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                                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

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                                • CrucialC Crucial

                                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                  When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                  In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                  Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                  Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                  You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                  Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                  The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                  There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                  But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                  Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                  once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

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                                  @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                  @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                  When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                  In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                  Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                  Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                  You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                  Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                  The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                  There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                  But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                  Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                  once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

                                  Oh FFS. If a ball is full of helium, it flies further. That fucking advantage.

                                  Also, the market would suggest the women's game is an inferior product. How many of you "fans" on here supported the women's game before the WRWC?

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                                    @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                    When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                    In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                    Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                    Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                    You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                    Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                    The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                    There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                    But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                    Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                    once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

                                    Oh FFS. If a ball is full of helium, it flies further. That fucking advantage.

                                    Also, the market would suggest the women's game is an inferior product. How many of you "fans" on here supported the women's game before the WRWC?

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                                    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                    @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                    When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                    In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                    Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                    Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                    You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                    Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                    The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                    There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                    But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                    Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                    once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

                                    Oh FFS. If a ball is full of helium, it flies further. That fucking advantage.

                                    Also, the market would suggest the women's game is an inferior product. How many of you "fans" on here supported the women's game before the WRWC?

                                    Quite a few actually.

                                    Explain who is getting an advantage against who if the ball is filled with helium and travels further. Both teams play with the same ball.

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                                    • CrucialC Crucial

                                      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                      When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                      In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                      Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                      Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                      You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                      Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                      The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                      There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                      But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                      Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                      once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

                                      Oh FFS. If a ball is full of helium, it flies further. That fucking advantage.

                                      Also, the market would suggest the women's game is an inferior product. How many of you "fans" on here supported the women's game before the WRWC?

                                      Quite a few actually.

                                      Explain who is getting an advantage against who if the ball is filled with helium and travels further. Both teams play with the same ball.

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                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                      @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                      When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                      In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                      Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                      Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                      You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                      Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                      The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                      There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                      But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                      Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                      once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

                                      Oh FFS. If a ball is full of helium, it flies further. That fucking advantage.

                                      Also, the market would suggest the women's game is an inferior product. How many of you "fans" on here supported the women's game before the WRWC?

                                      Quite a few actually.

                                      Explain who is getting an advantage against who if the ball is filled with helium and travels further. Both teams play with the same ball.

                                      It means they can kick the ball from the sideline and get it over the cross bar.

                                      "Quite a few actually." - let me guess, big fans, always have been? Like the fuck all up until the RWC?

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                                        @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Crucial said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @taniwharugby said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        @Crucial as I mentioned a few weeks back, it isnt so much the kicking that is the issue, its the distance from the foot, and suggested they could probably have a slightly smaller/lighter ball (like a 4.5) but @Stargazer said this was looked at a year or 2 back and they decided to leave as is.

                                        When you watch the last 2 games of the BFs it seemed clear that less kicking was a tactic, especially against England where a kick would often not get past the 22, meaning England would then have an attacking lineout with thier maul, so keeping it away from there was paramount.

                                        In general I agree but some technique coaching in that area can improve things. There are some decent out of hand kickers in other teams and it's not like that have massive legs or longer levers. Technique and timing can go a long way just like in cricket.
                                        Proper drop punting where more force is put onto the ball going onto the foot is a technique I'm not seeing much. Old school spiral punts will also get distance.
                                        Key is finding the time and expertise to put effort into this area. Not much different to the mens game in that respect where natural kickers are the start point

                                        You may be able to eek out a few more meters but men just have more power through the leg drive and may also have to do with the physiological differences between men and women such as height, body shape, hips etc. There's a good video on YouTube with the differences between a helium filled rugby ball and one filled with air. The distance is crazy. Maybe they could look into a helium/air blend so distances in kicks will be increased but not to the point where it completely changes the way the women play.

                                        Ok idea in theory only. The mix would need to be regulated and certified, the preparation of balls witnessed.......all sorts of logistical issues.

                                        The other way would be to go full helium. I'm sure the woke movement would be against some sort of advantage though...

                                        There’s only one ball in play. What advantage?
                                        But you keep thinking that the womens game is a lesser version of the mens rather than thinking of it as a slight variation.
                                        Kicking is one of the aspects that brings variation. You get more running out of the 22, less penalty shots for goal, more quick taps etc.
                                        once you get used to that you view the game a little differently.

                                        Oh FFS. If a ball is full of helium, it flies further. That fucking advantage.

                                        Also, the market would suggest the women's game is an inferior product. How many of you "fans" on here supported the women's game before the WRWC?

                                        Quite a few actually.

                                        Explain who is getting an advantage against who if the ball is filled with helium and travels further. Both teams play with the same ball.

                                        It means they can kick the ball from the sideline and get it over the cross bar.

                                        "Quite a few actually." - let me guess, big fans, always have been? Like the fuck all up until the RWC?

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                                        @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                        "Quite a few actually." - let me guess, big fans, always have been? Like the fuck all up until the RWC?

                                        Personally I have very little interest in ladies rugby. However there are people on TSF who are interested and have been for some time

                                        For instance here is all the Black Ferns threads: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/tags/blackferns

                                        Or this years female Super Rugby: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/tags/aupiki

                                        I'm sure not every thread has been tagged correctly either. Plus there's been discussion of 7's and the NPC for years too

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                                        • DuluthD Duluth

                                          @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                          "Quite a few actually." - let me guess, big fans, always have been? Like the fuck all up until the RWC?

                                          Personally I have very little interest in ladies rugby. However there are people on TSF who are interested and have been for some time

                                          For instance here is all the Black Ferns threads: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/tags/blackferns

                                          Or this years female Super Rugby: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/tags/aupiki

                                          I'm sure not every thread has been tagged correctly either. Plus there's been discussion of 7's and the NPC for years too

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                                          @Duluth said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                          @Joans-Town-Jones said in WRWC Final - NZ Vs England:

                                          "Quite a few actually." - let me guess, big fans, always have been? Like the fuck all up until the RWC?

                                          Personally I have very little interest in ladies rugby. However there are people on TSF who are interested and have been for some time

                                          For instance here is all the Black Ferns threads: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/tags/blackferns

                                          Or this years female Super Rugby: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/tags/aupiki

                                          I'm sure not every thread has been tagged correctly either. Plus there's been discussion of 7's and the NPC for years too

                                          FPC thread was fairly active.

                                          “Ladies Rugby”?
                                          Is that as opposed to Lords Rugby? Gentlemen’s Rugby?

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