International Rugby

[UK Redsox]

Just got in in time to see the first half highlights; what a pass from Dan Carter

[curiousorange]

I've been under the impression that because of a weak group, the All Blacks really aren't all that. But they are, aren't they? They're only in second or third gear here.

[UK Redsox]

[/Nigel Owens]I don't see a punch, I just see a fist to the face[Nigel Owens]

Even when McCaw is pinged for being offside, a French guy's non-punch punch means he gets away with it

[four fornicholl]

don't really do rugby but the all backs are quite good aren't they?

[curiousorange]

The pundit had a little dig earlier when one of the others got called for being off his feet. The commentator mentioned something about his invisible cloak and the pundit said, 'yeah, he's turned to McCaw and asked him how you do it properly.'

[silhillvilla]

don't really do rugby but the all backs are quite good aren't they?

They're okay

[UK Redsox]

Beeb 5 have Andrew Mehrtens in the commentary team. I think he's an excellent summariser

[UK Redsox]

For a RWC quarter final, this is a hammering

[Proposition Joe]

Well, could well be no NH teams left in the competition by Monday morning.

Here's hoping, seeing as I want Ireland and Scotland to lose.

[silhillvilla]

Almost as one sided as last years FA Cup Final

[UK Redsox]

Well, could well be no NH teams left in the competition by Monday morning.

Here's hoping, seeing as I want Ireland and Scotland to lose.

I can't see Argentina beating Ireland

[Proposition Joe]

BTW can anyone give me a non-conspiratorial reason why Offside McCaw seemingly gets away with so much more than other players?  Does he really infringe so much, or do we assume he does because it's him?  And if he does, why do refs not call it?

[PaulWinch again]

Savea is some player.

[curiousorange]

I don't mind Ireland or Scotland. I don't really have a problem with Wales, but it was absurd how many fake Welshmen came out of the woodwork after the England win. They managed to turn what was a narrow, fairly jammy victory into an utter hiding. For that alone, I was happy with the Saffers doing them over.

[Proposition Joe]

Well, could well be no NH teams left in the competition by Monday morning.

Here's hoping, seeing as I want Ireland and Scotland to lose.

I can't see Argentina beating Ireland

I dunno, I think they have a chance.  Although I don't remember how seeing how they generally handle catching Garryowens.  But they have a good pack and some skillful backs.