Rugby

[JEREMY HAWKE]

Thats all I have to say about it at the moment !

 

[BigTree]

I thought the council had forgotten about the rugby here in Cardiff but in the last 2 days it's gone full steam ahead.

They've put up a german hotdog and beer barn in the centre, plus marquees at the station and loads of flags. Also saw the Irish squad arrive yesterday. Feels a bit more like it now.

ESPN Fantasy is all set up. Shall we do a forum league!?

Shame I'm off to North Wales for the weekend!

 

[MikeJ]

Got tickets for Ireland v Italy at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford. The wife is Irish and a big rugby fan, and her sister and husband are coming over.

Just need to learn the words to the Italian anthem now to wind her up. Forze Italia!!!

 

[BigTree]

Just seen this giant rugby ball smashed into the castle walls. Great idea.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34282743

 

[RPower]

rugbyrugbyrugby.

Who's going to games and who's chances do you fancy?

I interviewed Welsh Rugby Union's Josh Lewsey yesterday, I'll post the full article when it's up.

 

[OldWelshGuy]

@RPower how come you didn't interview me then

only 2 teams can win this, England or New Zealand.

Our group will come down to who can hammer the Fijians and Uruguay by the most points as I think Wales will beat England, England will beat Australia, and Australia will beat Wales.

Seriously looking forward to this

 

[RPower]

@OldWelshGuy Aww, I didn't even think

Interestingly NZ's Josh's favourite too. Looking forward to seeing how tonight's game goes.

I'm so prejudiced (not even going to try hide it) but I think Ireland's got a good stab at it too.

 

[roydmoorian]

Bet they don't do this at a match !!

 

[RPower]

I saw Munster doing this years ago at Thomond Park when it first opened.

It was awesome. We lost, but what a game to watch.

Edit - I've also just realised I was 18 watching this match. What a terrifying thought...

 

[OldWelshGuy]

The Hakerane was meant to be a bit of fun But as it is that arrogant dickhead dawson who has done it, it has rubbed everyone up the wrong way.

The Haka (pronounced Harka, not hacka) (pet hate) is a tradition and should be respected and faced up to.

THAT SAID... Anything is good if you stand up and accept the challenge that is the Haka.

As for Irelands chances, I can't see it myself, they were devoid of ideas against Wales in the second test against a full strength Welsh team, I think this tournament has come a year too late for Ireland.

@RPower the most surreal moment was being in the England post match do, with Josh Lewsey's mother and another English player's mother speaking in Welsh She is from Cwmllynfell which is in my rugby district. Also Josh isn't his name, it is actually Owen

His brother Ed came up through my district and played for Wales U21 and age grades, while Josh went and played for England.

 

[RPower]

@OldWelshGuy Ah, you learn something new every day! That's pretty cool.

I'm often in Wales actually, my other half is from Risca down by Newport. Not a rugby player however but is a fan!

 

[OldWelshGuy]

it would have been better to have gone into the interview with that info

 

[MikeJ]

I saw Munster doing this years ago at Thomond Park when it first opened.
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@RPower Out of interest, where are you from? My wife's from Killarney, we often go to see Munster when they're in Scotland.

 

[OldWelshGuy]

Bloody Munster spoiled my Sunday afternoon last week. a try 20 second from time up, stole the game

 

[MikeJ]

To be honest, her interest is on the All Ireland final on Sunday. The tension in the house is unbearable. She's not even coming to watch me in the 10k!

 

[Funding for Communities]

I was at twickenham last saturday and watched England beat Ireland and apart from 10mins at the end of half time they were awesome and teh best I have seen them play. I still wouldn't bet on them winnig the cup though. Too unreliable.

Mike

 

[Charlotte Barnes]

Can't wait! I'm off down the pub to watch the England game tonight with my Dad (who is a Scotland supporter.) Will be interesting to see if England vs Scotland comes up further down the line

 

[Funding for Communities]

If we win group A and Scotland come second in group B which they should then It's Eng v Scotland. The big IF is England winning group A

We shall see
Mike

 

[MikeJ]

Having just seen Japan beat RSA, I'd not be so confident in Scotland coming second in their group

 

[Funding for Communities]

Having just seen Japan beat RSA, I'd not be so confident in Scotland coming second in their group

Amazing game and result.

 

[UKSBD]

Just how bad is the commentary on BBC Radio 5 live?

I forgot about the start of Japan Scotland game, jumped in my car to do school run, put radio on at about 3 minutes past 5 and it took well over 10 minutes before I even knew what the score was.

I know it can drive people mad hearing the score too often, but to go over 10 minutes without knowing the score on a radio commentary is abysmal

Back to ITV now

 

[MikeJ]

Tried to follow the game on the BBC website, but that's failing to update. Gone to the Telegraph now.

 

[UKSBD]

Tried to follow the game on the BBC website, but that's failing to update. Gone to the Telegraph now.

you can watch it on ITV

 

[Funding for Communities]

I have to say ITV'scoverage is really second rate compared to Sky.

 

[Funding for Communities]

The RWC flagship store on Oxford St had to close Sunday when it ran out of merchandise because of Japanese buyers wanting souvenirs

Mike

 

[Matt1959]

I went to do a quote tonight and the home owner asked me if I was following the rugby. I dont so I said no, its of no interest to me at all. Then I asked " isnt there something going on with rugby at the moment" ( I dont follow it and genuinely didnt know it was the world cup) and the wife s******ed to her husband and said to me yes its the world cup. That little exchange has put her quote up.......

 

[garyk]

I have to say ITV'scoverage is really second rate compared to Sky.

Yes but you dont pay £60 a month to ITV....

 

[Funding for Communities]

Yes but you dont pay £60 a month to ITV....

Very true

 

[Ian Richards]

Being Welsh, I am happy about our chances of qualifying at the moment but there is still a long way to go....Fiji tonight will be another interesting match up.

 

[Funding for Communities]

Injuries may be the only problem that said I would rather be in your position than ours.(England)

Mike

 

[MASSEY]

I love sports but i really can't get into this rugby. I loved the womens world cup with a passion and stayed up late to watch all of the games, and i hoped that i would feel the same about rugby but it just hasn't happened.

If anything i am enjoying watching england be outplayed by Australia which kinda sums up my indifference.

 

[barrov]

Tonight's game... oh dear.

England's attacking and defensive lines were pretty much identical (Flat with gaps everywhere), as apposed to Oz's line which was spirit-level straight in defence and agressively angled when attacking. Schoolboy stuff really and Australia deserved the win.

 

[vvaannmmaann]

@RPower how come you didn't interview me then

only 2 teams can win this, England or New Zealand.

Our group will come down to who can hammer the Fijians and Uruguay by the most points as I think Wales will beat England, England will beat Australia, and Australia will beat Wales.

Seriously looking forward to this

So New Zealand for the win then?