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Title: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on January 29, 2018, 09:13
Days away from it all beginning, one the World's greatest sporting events! So pull legs, share banter, discuss and enjoy. Welcome to the 6 Nations thread.
Cheers
Aled
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: madcat on January 29, 2018, 10:05
I'm sure Wales will put on a good show to open proceedings!  Here's hoping the weather is dry; improves the match and the spectators.   :)
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on January 29, 2018, 10:09
And the Rugby League programme starts this week. Really looking forward to Castleford v St Helens on Friday night on Sky
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on January 29, 2018, 14:36
Great game rugby league, I hope you enjoy AlaninCarlisle.
Cheers
Aled
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on February 08, 2018, 10:11
Well some good rugby played last week. I'll be at Twickenham on Saturday, more in hope than expectation!
Cheers
Aled
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Eblana on February 08, 2018, 10:27
My two dogs are just about recovered from the trauma of all the roaring after Johnny Sextons drop goal.  The roof nearly came off the house 🏡.
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on February 08, 2018, 12:12
Well it was a cracking drop goal!!
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aidy on February 08, 2018, 12:47
oh yes this is the weekend when it erupts on our street :lol: :lol: :lol:

Donna our neighbour happens to come from the land of the dragons, the flags of St.George are starting to appear, the England tops are ironed ready, the beers are in the fridge and the mega phones at the ready and it may be some time before the dust settles after the game  :lol:

(Oh and this is the only Union game I watch and support)
I am a League fan having spent much of my life in Wigan
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on February 08, 2018, 14:05
Oooh yes i'll be in Twickenham Saturday.
Cheers
Aled
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on February 08, 2018, 17:02
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I am a League fan having spent much of my life in Wigan
I imagine we'd pass each other on opposite sides of the street. I was brought up in St Helens :lol:
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aidy on February 09, 2018, 10:44
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I am a League fan having spent much of my life in Wigan
I imagine we'd pass each other on opposite sides of the street. I was brought up in St Helens :lol:
I do believe you are correct  :D
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Growster... on February 11, 2018, 20:31
Oooh yes i'll be in Twickenham Saturday.
Cheers
Aled

It was a cracking game, Aled.

Still undecided on 'that' try, but the laws have altered somewhat, and is one hand the same as two on a touchdown?

Always watch this game, it's the best - especially after great players like Merv and Gale were around when I eventually learned what to do...
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on February 12, 2018, 10:24
Congratulations England, well done Ireland and a good result for Scotland. Drank some beer, shouted a lot, and sang a bit. Got home around 12am! Enjoyed though despite the result.
Cheers
Aled
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Eblana on March 17, 2018, 11:16
The excitement here is unbelievable.
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Pescador on March 17, 2018, 15:10
Good start, Eblana!
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Pescador on March 17, 2018, 15:46
I think Eddie Jones' comments may be back to haunt him!
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: JayG on March 17, 2018, 18:43
Well done Ireland - thoroughly deserved.

Just a simple question from a simple person who still doesn't understand all the rules, and probably never will: given that the ball is NEVER fed into the scrum straight why don't they save time by simply handing the ball over (possibly with an optional handshake?  :wub:)
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Growster... on March 17, 2018, 20:30
Well done Ireland - thoroughly deserved.

Just a simple question from a simple person who still doesn't understand all the rules, and probably never will: given that the ball is NEVER fed into the scrum straight why don't they save time by simply handing the ball over (possibly with an optional handshake?  :wub:)

Probably the precursor to uncontested scrums soon, Jay.

When I was in the front row, the ball had to go in straight, but that was quite a few years ago...

The laws just keep changing 'to make the game faster/more interesting!

Not sure about that, but the game today is more like the seven-a-sides we watched and played in the sixties!
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Eblana on March 17, 2018, 20:32
 :D :D :D :D. Just checked and I think the roof has settled back onto the house. 
Title: Re: Rugby: The 6 Nations
Post by: Aled on March 20, 2018, 15:21
Congratulations Ireland on winning the Grand Slam, well deserved. Wales finish 2nd, under the circumstances I'm quite relieved!
Cheers
Aled