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  • BonesB Online
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    https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

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    • BonesB Bones

      https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

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      @Bones Not convinced that that pass was forward. The camera angle isn't good and the ball seems to leave the fullback's hands backwards.

      Although it's true what they say about French broadcasters, South Africans can hardly complain about that as their own broadcasters are just as bad or worse.

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      • BonesB Bones

        https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

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        @Bones said in Rugby World Cup news:

        https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

        aka my pussy hurts

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        • BonesB Bones

          https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

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          @Bones said in Rugby World Cup news:

          https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

          What a fucking stupid, childish 'story'

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          • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

            @Bones said in Rugby World Cup news:

            https://amp.rugbyonslaught.com/south-african-fans-learn-the-hard-way-why-france-have-already-won-the-world-cup/

            What a fucking stupid, childish 'story'

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            @MiketheSnow loved it. Right in my wheelhouse.

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              So after years of the NH blathering on about how reds should be red, change is coming because it's fucking up the game. Yes red should be red, but accidents should not. The traffic light cards have been suggested on this forum for years. Fucking slow arse fluffybunnies

              https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial

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              • M Machpants

                So after years of the NH blathering on about how reds should be red, change is coming because it's fucking up the game. Yes red should be red, but accidents should not. The traffic light cards have been suggested on this forum for years. Fucking slow arse fluffybunnies

                https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial

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                @Machpants said in Rugby World Cup news:

                So after years of the NH blathering on about how reds should be red, change is coming because it's fucking up the game. Yes red should be red, but accidents should not. The traffic light cards have been suggested on this forum for years. Fucking slow arse fluffybunnies

                https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial

                Two things

                1. In the case of Steward, he would still have got red after 10 mins of deliberating IMHO

                2. If the YC is deemed to be RC worthy, then they're gone for good and down to 14 for the remainder of the match

                This differs from Super Rugby, and is IMHO the best scenario

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                  I'm a fan of the yellow upgrading to red by TMO
                  Really speeds up the game. It gets so tiresome watching 12 replays while we stop the game to see if someone might have made head contact.
                  Don't mind if it's a 20 min red card, or an entire game one, as you would have to assume the TMO gets it right with all the review time.

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                  • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

                    @Machpants said in Rugby World Cup news:

                    So after years of the NH blathering on about how reds should be red, change is coming because it's fucking up the game. Yes red should be red, but accidents should not. The traffic light cards have been suggested on this forum for years. Fucking slow arse fluffybunnies

                    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial

                    Two things

                    1. In the case of Steward, he would still have got red after 10 mins of deliberating IMHO

                    2. If the YC is deemed to be RC worthy, then they're gone for good and down to 14 for the remainder of the match

                    This differs from Super Rugby, and is IMHO the best scenario

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                    Bones
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                    @MiketheSnow said in Rugby World Cup news:

                    @Machpants said in Rugby World Cup news:

                    So after years of the NH blathering on about how reds should be red, change is coming because it's fucking up the game. Yes red should be red, but accidents should not. The traffic light cards have been suggested on this forum for years. Fucking slow arse fluffybunnies

                    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/12/orange-cards-being-considered-for-rugby-world-cup-after-trial

                    Two things

                    1. In the case of Steward, he would still have got red after 10 mins of deliberating IMHO

                    2. If the YC is deemed to be RC worthy, then they're gone for good and down to 14 for the remainder of the match

                    This differs from Super Rugby, and is IMHO the best scenario

                    I prefer 20 minutes. Just makes sense. Team gets penalised for quarter of the game (so "targeted" cards aren't worth it) and the game gets to be a competition in proper still. Maybe make it that you then can't make subs in the last 20 if it happens then, but that opens up an avenue for more injuries.

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                      The only problem with a straight RC, and you're off for good, for anything other than obvious foul play is that we've seen some RCs deemed to not meet the RC threshold by the judiciary after the fact. That isn't good enough from the officials/WR.

                      I doubt the TMO will be asked to review a RC and recommend that it should only be a YC. But they should, if applicable.

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                        Sky, the New Zealand broadcast rights holder for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has announced free-to-air coverage of this year’s tournament will screen on Prime.

                        As well as 48 matches broadcast live on Sky Sport, 12 matches will be broadcast on free-to-air channel Prime (six matches live).

                        Sky said live free-to-air coverage includes a semifinal, bronze final and grand final.

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                        • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                          Sky, the New Zealand broadcast rights holder for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has announced free-to-air coverage of this year’s tournament will screen on Prime.

                          As well as 48 matches broadcast live on Sky Sport, 12 matches will be broadcast on free-to-air channel Prime (six matches live).

                          Sky said live free-to-air coverage includes a semifinal, bronze final and grand final.

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                          @Daffy-Jaffy said in Rugby World Cup news:

                          Sky, the New Zealand broadcast rights holder for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has announced free-to-air coverage of this year’s tournament will screen on Prime.

                          As well as 48 matches broadcast live on Sky Sport, 12 matches will be broadcast on free-to-air channel Prime (six matches live).

                          Sky said live free-to-air coverage includes a semifinal, bronze final and grand final.


                          https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/sky-to-screen-12-rugby-world-cup-matches-free-to-air-on-prime/TMXKTMEA5BHCPES6F5WNYU6ZDE/

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                          • BonesB Online
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                            Figured this was about as good a place as any, didn't get past number 5 on my first read.

                            https://www.planetrugby.com/news/ranked-the-five-most-feared-centre-pairings-in-test-rugby

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                            • BonesB Bones

                              @taniwharugby said in Rugby World Cup news:

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                              Unless the ABs win the coin toss...

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                              @Bones said in Rugby World Cup news:

                              @taniwharugby said in Rugby World Cup news:

                              FB_IMG_1680810199213.jpg

                              Unless the ABs win the coin toss...

                              is there still a coin toss if they're the host nation? do they get the home game by default?

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                              • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                                @Bones said in Rugby World Cup news:

                                @taniwharugby said in Rugby World Cup news:

                                FB_IMG_1680810199213.jpg

                                Unless the ABs win the coin toss...

                                is there still a coin toss if they're the host nation? do they get the home game by default?

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                                @Kiwiwomble not in the RWC, I think all teams are essentially 'visitors'.

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                                • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

                                  @Kiwiwomble not in the RWC, I think all teams are essentially 'visitors'.

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                                  @taniwharugby said in Rugby World Cup news:

                                  @Kiwiwomble not in the RWC, I think all teams are essentially 'visitors'.

                                  Coin toss for changing room and 'home' status. I think the toss is done well in advance except for finals.

                                  IF (big IF) we meet France in the Final we owe them from 2011 where they won the toss but let us play in Black.

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                                  • CrucialC Crucial

                                    @taniwharugby said in Rugby World Cup news:

                                    @Kiwiwomble not in the RWC, I think all teams are essentially 'visitors'.

                                    Coin toss for changing room and 'home' status. I think the toss is done well in advance except for finals.

                                    IF (big IF) we meet France in the Final we owe them from 2011 where they won the toss but let us play in Black.

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                                    @Crucial Only if our away strip is white. If it's grey, absolutely not! :winking_face:

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                                    • StargazerS Stargazer

                                      @Crucial Only if our away strip is white. If it's grey, absolutely not! :winking_face:

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                                      @Stargazer said in Rugby World Cup news:

                                      @Crucial Only if our away strip is white. If it's grey, absolutely not! :winking_face:

                                      We should make our away strip sky blue with white shorts and red socks. That'll fuck them

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                                        https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/04/20/revealed-eddies-coaching-structure-complete-as-frenchman-joins-wallabies-ahead-of-world-cup/

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