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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5220 on: February 05, 2026, 12:48:58 PM »

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5221 on: February 05, 2026, 05:49:30 PM »
ITV will show in game adverts during a break in game during the six nations:

They might be welcome tonight if France turn up.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5222 on: February 05, 2026, 07:26:20 PM »
I'm far from being a rugby expert, but leaving Penaud out tonight, seems a surprise from France.

He’s been out of form in the French league

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5223 on: February 05, 2026, 08:34:25 PM »

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5224 on: February 05, 2026, 08:39:12 PM »
ITV will show in game adverts during a break in game during the six nations:

https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-releases/itv-announces-samsung-and-virgin-atlantic-first-partners-six-nations-picture-picture
much ado about nowt really…hardly invasive

As long as it's only when there is a lull in play then it's a bit annoying but acceptable

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5225 on: February 05, 2026, 10:00:19 PM »
I'm far from being a rugby expert, but leaving Penaud out tonight, seems a surprise from France.

He’s been out of form in the French league

and Bielle-Biarrey is the best winger in the world so the decision is only to decide who plays on the other side.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5226 on: February 05, 2026, 10:05:26 PM »
Very impressive from France, some fine performances, personally I would have gone Ramos as motm but plenty to choose from.  They’ll take some stopping in 6N

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5227 on: February 05, 2026, 10:21:04 PM »
Very impressive from France, some fine performances, personally I would have gone Ramos as motm but plenty to choose from.  They’ll take some stopping in 6N

Helped by Ireland being on a very clear decline right now. This year should come down to an England Vs France playoff in Paris on the last weekend. That said England are always at risk of a humbling by Wales in Scotland who are always a level above their normal performances against us because 'getting one over the English Bastards' is a great motivator.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5228 on: February 05, 2026, 10:24:42 PM »
France looked good.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5229 on: February 06, 2026, 10:23:33 AM »
France looked good.

Yes, very good.
However, they did show they were vulnerable when Ireland decided to actually play a bit.
It should be between England and France, but as Paul says, it’s guaranteed Wales and Scotland will turn into prime All Blacks for their respective game with us.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5230 on: February 06, 2026, 09:30:49 PM »
If the ref had had the bottle to bin DuPont, Ireland might have gotten close.

However, France were a way better team.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5231 on: February 07, 2026, 01:10:08 PM »
If the ref had had the bottle to bin DuPont, Ireland might have gotten close.

However, France were a way better team.

Yeah, well-deserved winners. Is there a better sight in rugby than a French team in full flow?

I'd settle now for 2nd and a Triple Crown.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5232 on: February 07, 2026, 01:12:44 PM »
It should be between England and France, but as Paul says, it’s guaranteed Wales and Scotland will turn into prime All Blacks for their respective game with us.

History suggests it will be France, as they and Ireland have the last 7 post-Lions championships. England haven't won the championship after a Lions tour since 1963.

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5233 on: February 07, 2026, 02:17:07 PM »
It should be between England and France, but as Paul says, it’s guaranteed Wales and Scotland will turn into prime All Blacks for their respective game with us.

History suggests it will be France, as they and Ireland have the last 7 post-Lions championships. England haven't won the championship after a Lions tour since 1963.

Agree, especially as they play us in Paris

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Re: International Rugby
« Reply #5234 on: February 07, 2026, 02:29:31 PM »
Ermm... might stick to the curling.

 


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