Mantas 3 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 One of the big differences I see on the field with kids who cross over between the sports is that the Leaguies tend to hit with the shoulder and no arms, whereas in Union all tackles need arms involved - shoulder charges are a no-no. I know exactly what you mean MB. Kids get penalized for it in union too. We teach the kids to use a combination of shoulders and arms. Some of our best tacklers are the smallest kids. It's all about technique. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Rugby League tackling is shit Such a girly way to tackle. Is that allowed?? Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 That's not a tackle. That's just tossing someone over the sideline. And yes it's allowed, so long as the player doesn't go to ground. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi Mantas - hard loss to the fighting Irish. Looking like a Northern vs Southern hemisphere final Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 That was a [censored]ing fantastic game, so much so, that I was shouting at the tv. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Too many scrum and ruck infringements on the Aussies part. Just goes to show that the rugby world ranking system doesn't count for much when it comes to world cup. The Wallabies are certainly not looking like the Number 2 side at the moment. I thought it was a dull tryless game myself. The Irish fans didn't though, they were going nuts. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I thought it was a dull tryless game myself. The Irish fans didn't though, they were going nuts. Trolling again I see? Why does a game need to have tries? New Zealand scored how many against Japan? That was one boring game though. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yep that was a boring game too. I agree. By saying "I thought it was" is expressing an opinion. Saying " league is a shit game too" that's trolling. I don't know what your problem is mate but I'm not here to entertain you. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yep that was a boring game too. I agree. By saying "I thought it was" is expressing an opinion. Saying " league is a shit game too" that's trolling. I don't know what your problem is mate but I'm not here to entertain you. Cool - but we know your opinion of non-Southern hemisphere rugby. My problem lays with the perception from southern hemisphere bias, whereby if tries aren't being scored, the game is being destroyed, as evidenced by the numerous NZ commentators I have been "forced" to listen to so far throughout the tournament. (forced as J-sports are using the domestic feed). The "slow boring parts" as mentioned by you on the previous page, is also indicative of the fallacies of the southern hemisphere game, e.g. South Africa vs Wales, Australia vs Italy at the breakdowns. Until the southern hemisphere teams start to manage their scrums and rucks better, then they will keep getting exposed at the break downs. Please tell us a game you have enjoyed so far in the world cup then... Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I really enjoyed the Canada v. France match. For a bunch of amateur players the Canucks sure put on a good show. We're looking good for picking up a couple of points off of Japan as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Australia 68 Russia 22. The Wallabies let in 3 trys to the Russian amateurs. I'm starting to enjoy these big wins over the rugby minnows because I think they win be the only wins I'll get to see in this world cup. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Mantas, whats the story with these "bonus points" I've been reading about? Even if a team loses they can get points....WTF is up with that? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 If the team scores 4 tries or more, then they get a bonus point regardless if they win, draw or lose. It is supposed to be an incentive to encourage more open play as introduced by the New Zealanders as they were bored of getting thumped by the kicking game. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Woohoo the Tongans deservedly beat the french. Fantastic game of rugby there. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Tubby, they get table points. 4 points for a win. 2 points for a draw. 1 "bonus" point for scoring 4 tries (or more). 1 "bonus" point for losing by 7 points (or fewer). It was indeed introduced by the Kiwis into their domestic competition in the ninties to encourage a more attacking type of game. The Kiwis have won 27 of the last 34 games against England in the last 100 years. Pretty obvious who's been getting a thumping. </p> Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yep, that is true. Bit England has won when it mattered. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Why aren't the scots singing their national anthem " god save the queen"? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Shit game there by England, but they came through when needed. Scotland? Shitland more like. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Did Scotland lose? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Why aren't the scots singing their national anthem " god save the queen"? Because no one knows which God it is....is it the Catholic God or the Proddy God? If its the wrong God, then I fear nobody would be able to save her 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Dan Carter out of the world cup with "groin injury". Knew he had no balls but come on?! Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Pussy. Is this still on then? Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Down to the business end now. England and Ireland bundled out by France and Wales. Wallabies about to take on South Africa. Go Aussie !! Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Go you good thing!! Wallabies down the reigning world champs. South Africa will be wondering how they let that one get away after dominating possesion all game. Kiwis next. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 If the aussies beat the kiwis i am coming back to oz... life will become unbearable over here in sheep shagger land. kiwis take it all way too seriously. they are nazis in their utter belief in their ubermensch supermen of rugby arrogance. Link to post Share on other sites
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