[Leaters]

I do not agree on this one because I think that there's a big difference between a team like France, third in the IRB world's ranking, hoster of the event, among the favourites and expected to reduce his opponent to shreds (Argentina is sixth in IRB world's ranking); and Italia, ninth in the IRB world's ranking, who never made it out of the starting pools, facing an opponent way too strong and titled (New Zealand is first in the IRB world's ranking).
The only complaint on Italia's side is to have lose with such a difference, sixty-two points are way too much, but the tactic was evident as engaging too seriously would have resulted in possible injuried players. Plans are to win against Portugal and Romania and then play the access to the second stage against Scotland, that will be a 50% - 50% match with both teams playing to the last try.
Getting back to France, with also Ireland in the same pool along with Argentina, who already won against them, who knows which teams will make it to the second stage?

Hehe that was just gratuitous italian bashing, my concern was to prevent the usual wave of Frog bashing. Actually the Italian rugby team has been steadily improving over the years, as shown by their results at the 6 nations. I have not seen the game, but heard that the score did not reflect their performance, which was surprisingly good. I would like to see them make it out of pools (they beat the scots at the last 6 nations, right ?).
Concerning France, without minimizing the performance of Argentina, they lost on their own fault and not because of an outstanding opponent. I hope they'll wake up, I trust they can beat the rest of the opposition (and hope the Irish will beat Argentina).

[lopaayd]

HA! Take that Japan! You may be good at Kendo, but rugby PA-CHA!

lol

I am not a great follower but you have to give credit to the Japanese team for tyring, given the carnage that is usually inflicted on them. I still have vivid images of Japanese people flying around the pitch after attempting to tackle

Oh, and Argentina rocks

Question, an opportunity has come up to do a bit of tag rugby with work and I don't need to commit too much time, is also beside the job, has any of ye done it before, if so, is it worth doing?, I am just looking for a rugby taster.

[PheliarearY]

Well yeah, but that's nowhere near as much fun...

(plus more characters so the message isn't too short)

[Nppracph]

HA! Take that Japan! You may be good at Kendo, but rugby PA-CHA!
Australia will be back on top and revenge will be delt out upon little Jonnies head.

Not a chance! He will be out injured long before then!

Still, to go into total fantasy land for a moment, wouldn't it be great if we met in the final again and Johnnie got a drop goal again in the last seconds to win again.

Yes, nurse, I will take my medicine now. No, the voices haven't come back again. I'm sure I'll be better soon.

[Gedominew]

lol

I am not a great follower but you have to give credit to the Japanese team for tyring, given the carnage that is usually inflicted on them. I still have vivid images of Japanese people flying around the pitch after attempting to tackle

Oh, and Argentina rocks

Question, an opportunity has come up to do a bit of tag rugby with work and I don't need to commit too much time, is also beside the job, has any of ye done it before, if so, is it worth doing?, I am just looking for a rugby taster.

I think it's generally called Rugby League.

[buyviagraonlineusatoday]

I think it's generally called Rugby League.

LOL, the league is over for the time being so is only a bit of training on the side (nothing hectic) until they kick off again.

[santorio]

Hows Portugals form, scoring their first cup tri and giving the Scotties the willies(injury wise). I applaud them.

Good to see Georgia back again for another go!

[flielagit]

lol

I am not a great follower but you have to give credit to the Japanese team for tyring, given the carnage that is usually inflicted on them. I still have vivid images of Japanese people flying around the pitch after attempting to tackle

Oh, and Argentina rocks

Question, an opportunity has come up to do a bit of tag rugby with work and I don't need to commit too much time, is also beside the job, has any of ye done it before, if so, is it worth doing?, I am just looking for a rugby taster.

The Japanese are technically good but they still lack the strength and speed necessary to compete at the very highest levels.

Tag rugby is often taught in schools here in the UK. I would like to think that it is because it teaches kids to move the ball quickly before someone gets a chance to get near them, to encourage a flowing, running game, to improve their basic techniques at speed etc etc.
But I think it is down to bloody Elf and Safety laws in this country which stifle everything - too risky for little Tommy to play rugby; might get hurt. Funny how the same Government think its okay to do certian drugs. Little Tommy isn't allowed to get a bruise but is allowed to get smashed off his face and give himself brain damage.

I think it's generally called Rugby League.

Naughty, naughty

[refsherne]

Naughty, naughty

Sorry, couldn't resist! We Union players were taught that Rugby Union was the man's game whereas Rugby League.................

[SerycegeBunny]

Hows Portugals form, scoring their first cup tri and giving the Scotties the willies(injury wise). I applaud them.

Good to see Georgia back again for another go!

I look forward to watching NZ crush Portugal this weekend.

[Discus]

Sorry, couldn't resist! We Union players were taught that Rugby Union was the man's game whereas Rugby League.................

I was always told that League was a gentlemans game played by thugs and Union was a thugs game played by gentlemen...

[Triiooman]

I..... and Union was a thugs game played by gentlemen...

Not the way the Scots play it.