Rugby

[RhinoVonHawkrider]

I saw the 6 nations thread & figured one good ole Rugby thread should take us to the next RWC (use ur Buzzlight Year voice) and Beyond!

I used to play (wasn't a very good prop) for NYAC.

I've been to RWC in '07 (saw a very good quarters match between Eng & Oz - George Gregan's last international)

6 Nations in '02 - Jonny Wilkinson's masterpiece against Ireland. And '04 Irelands revenge

And looking forward to 2013 6 Nations (watching the better matches in NYC pubs)

And next trip to England for RWC in '15. My buddy lives outside of London, so he better get some tix for the class.

Happy New Year to all

Lastly, my mate was at Twickenham for England v. NZ match and the Brits singing Sweet Chariot during the Haka is disrespectful. My buddy was shocked by the behavior. But I think the Brits aren't the first ones to act this way, if I recall the French started this some years back. Either way in poor taste.

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by RhinoVonHawkrider

... the Brits singing Sweet Chariot during the Haka is disrespectful. My buddy was shocked by the behavior. But I think the Brits aren't the first ones to act this way, if I recall the French started this some years back. Either way in poor taste.

Poor use of the term "Brits" but you're forgiven for being a dumb Yank although fuck the Haka anyway. Disrespect is making noise when the kicker is placing his kick, not singing a song during an outdated farce. Disrespect is Graham Henry's comments after the Umaga/Mealamu v O'Driscoll tag fight. Get real.

[El Chapulín Colorado]

Originally Posted by Wildman

Poor use of the term "Brits" but you're forgiven for being a dumb Yank although fuck the Haka anyway. Disrespect is making noise when the kicker is placing his kick, not singing a song during an outdated farce. Disrespect is Graham Henry's comments after the Umaga/Mealamu v O'Driscoll tag fight. Get real.

I agree on all points except for being noisless for the kicker. Some traditions about what is apropriate during kicks differs by country. See the classles asshole using a green laser pointer in Argentina during the Rugby Championship (prev. Tri Nations)?

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by chicharino

I agree on all points except for being noisless for the kicker. Some traditions about what is apropriate during kicks differs by country. See the classles asshole using a green laser pointer in Argentina during the Rugby Championship (prev. Tri Nations)?

Yeah, they boo and whistle in France and have a good laugh about it. Culturally specific I guess.

[RhinoVonHawkrider]

Originally Posted by Wildman

Poor use of the term "Brits" but you're forgiven for being a dumb Yank

Hmmm last I checked its the United Kingdom - and British is the common name for dem folk. Why don't they
give Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland back to their own people, then I'll say English, when referring the folks in the stands @ Twickenham

My dumb Yank uncle was traveling and struck up a conversation w/ someone from Northern Ireland who stated that he was not Irish, since he carried a UK/British passport.

Can't we all just get along

26 + 6 =1
Erin Go Bragh

Now back to Rugby....

[El Chapulín Colorado]

Originally Posted by RhinoVonHawkrider

Hmmm last I checked its the United Kingdom - and British is the common name for dem folk. Why don't they
give Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland back to their own people, then I'll say English, when referring the folks in the stands @ Twickenham

My dumb Yank uncle was traveling and struck up a conversation w/ someone from Northern Ireland who stated that he was not Irish, since he carried a UK/British passport.

Can't we all just get along

26 + 6 =1
Erin Go Bragh

Now back to Rugby....

We can all get along but you would be more correct and garner better feelings from the English posters if you realized England fans sing sweet low sweet chariot and the brittish only play/tour as a unit every four years.

[Wildman]

Originally Posted by RhinoVonHawkrider

Hmmm last I checked its the United Kingdom - and British is the common name for dem folk. Why don't they
give Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland back to their own people, then I'll say English, when referring the folks in the stands @ Twickenham.......

I doubt there were many Jocks, Taffs or Paddies at Twickenham. Never mind, was only pulling your leg.

On to rugby, Wasps (my old team, back in the amateur days) got their first away win since October 2011 today and have gone fifth in the English Premiership!

Great to see them coming back to some sort of form and with such a young and promising team.

[Mercury264]

Originally Posted by RhinoVonHawkrider

Hmmm last I checked its the United Kingdom - and British is the common name for dem folk. Why don't they
give Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland back to their own people, then I'll say English, when referring the folks in the stands @ Twickenham

My dumb Yank uncle was traveling and struck up a conversation w/ someone from Northern Ireland who stated that he was not Irish, since he carried a UK/British passport.

Can't we all just get along

26 + 6 =1
Erin Go Bragh

Now back to Rugby....

Oh please, take your political bullshit elsewhere.

As for the Haka - fuck the Haka, why should the All Blacks get away with trying to intimidate the opposition every fucking game.

[El Chapulín Colorado]

Originally Posted by Mercury264

Oh please, take your political bullshit elsewhere.

As for the Haka - fuck the Haka, why should the All Blacks get away with trying to intimidate the opposition every fucking game.

Haka didnt work against the ENGLISH last time ! Best international in a long time IMHO

[Mercury264]

Originally Posted by chicharino

Haka didnt work against the ENGLISH last time ! Best international in a long time IMHO

Yup. That's exactly how you should react - they do it to intimidate the other team so shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.

[Frougby]

Is anyone out there sensing a french victory tonight?

[RhinoVonHawkrider]

Originally Posted by Mercury264

Oh please, take your political bullshit elsewhere.

As for the Haka - fuck the Haka, why should the All Blacks get away with trying to intimidate the opposition every fucking game.

Uh whatevuh

go pats - NOT

[Mercury264]

Originally Posted by RhinoVonHawkrider

Uh whatevuh

go pats - NOT

What are you, 10

[RhinoVonHawkrider]

I like the Haka, its tradition for the ABs and like most traditions, it should be respected. I don't have a problem w/ opposing teams doing their thing to upset the ABs (like walking towards em or even turning their backs, or better yet standing there after the ABs finish). But I think fans should be respectful & not whistle, etc, during it.

Carry on kids & I apologize to Mercury for my 10 yr old comments.

All the Best in 2013 & Rugby Forever

Tonga says lets get it on Beaches



And of course I can't leave out one of my favorite ABs Tana, doing the great Kapa O Pango

[Chisenhallw]

Seriously. A largely unrecognized genius in the game.