Why is English Rugby still the centre of attention?
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Why is English Rugby still the centre of attention?
Here we go again!
England aren't favourites for this years six nations, nor are we 2nd or even 3rd, so why all the column inches across the British press, why all the comments/articles on sites such as this?
Why do people from all the other home nations love talking about English Rugby so much?
I’m baffled as to why, surely the Ire v Wal game should be the main talking point?
Huge game for both nations, Can Ireland gain revenge for their world cup exit, can Wales maintain their form or was it just a fluke?
Discuss.
England aren't favourites for this years six nations, nor are we 2nd or even 3rd, so why all the column inches across the British press, why all the comments/articles on sites such as this?
Why do people from all the other home nations love talking about English Rugby so much?
I’m baffled as to why, surely the Ire v Wal game should be the main talking point?
Huge game for both nations, Can Ireland gain revenge for their world cup exit, can Wales maintain their form or was it just a fluke?
Discuss.
HERSH- Posts : 4207
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You´re right HERSH, the Ireland Wales thread is the talking point of the opening weekend. Have you seen the thread on that match?
Other than you, who is talking up the Calcutta match, the visual equivalent of fingernails being scraped downwards on a blackboard?
Discuss.
Other than you, who is talking up the Calcutta match, the visual equivalent of fingernails being scraped downwards on a blackboard?
Discuss.
kiakahaaotearoa- Posts : 8287
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You don't think the oldest international in Rugby is worth talking about HERSH?
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Really!
Kia I agree without the silky skills of Paterson and Wilko the game will be 2nd rate.
Kia I agree without the silky skills of Paterson and Wilko the game will be 2nd rate.
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I'd imagine the fact England are reigning champions
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Is Simon Shaw making a comeback?RuggerRadge2611 wrote:You don't think the oldest international in Rugby is worth talking about HERSH?
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Well i think that England is the team we all want to beat so its only natural that there is talk about them. That and they are the reigning champions i guess.
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I'm expecting serious fireworks in the Calcutta cup game...I mean if Gary Neville can't motivate england who can....
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Re: Why is English Rugby still the centre of attention?
eirebilly wrote:Well i think that England is the team we all want to beat so its only natural that there is talk about them.
But why?
Surely France are the team to beat and no one is talknig about them.
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Neville is only there to be used as a punch bag.
Who wouldn't want to hit him.
Who wouldn't want to hit him.
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When it's at Murrayfield there are always fireworks (and bagpipers, Braveheart re-enactments and close-ups of woad-smeared lunatics)roddersm wrote:I'm expecting serious fireworks in the Calcutta cup game...
Then the game starts and it goes a bit downhill...
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I think they are talking about France but they're talking in French which is why you may not be aware of them.
Of course if you´re reigning holders, then people focus on you. But to me the talking point of England is their injury rate and their new caretaker coach and their headhunting for a real one. Not so much about how they will play their game but how they will manage to win their games.
Of course if you´re reigning holders, then people focus on you. But to me the talking point of England is their injury rate and their new caretaker coach and their headhunting for a real one. Not so much about how they will play their game but how they will manage to win their games.
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FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
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HERSH wrote:eirebilly wrote:Well i think that England is the team we all want to beat so its only natural that there is talk about them.
But why?
Surely France are the team to beat and no one is talknig about them.
There is the 'team to beat' and the 'team we all want to beat'. England falls under the second category. Being that they are the reigning champions, they will attract alot of attention. Nothing wrong with that.
For the record, i dont think that England will be as bad as many an English fan and many an opposing teams fan are expecting.
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HERSH wrote:FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
Sorry, what?
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I don't think i've seen a decent Calcutta Cup match for eons. Perhaps 1990 was the last?
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HERSH wrote:
England aren't favourites for this years six nations, nor are we 2nd or even 3rd, so why all the column inches across the British press, why all the comments/articles on sites such as this?
Betting:
P Power: 1 France, 2 Wales, 3 England
Sky: 1 France 2. Wales 3 England
Ladbrokes: France 2. England/Wales
William Hill: 1. France 2. England/Wales
Triple Crown
Bet365 and Stan James
1. England, 2. Ireland or Wales
Lady protesting a tad.
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eirebilly wrote:HERSH wrote:FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
Sorry, what?
Poor grammar.
He should have said "those" Irish women walking on the red carpet.
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HERSH wrote:FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
er....you mean the President?
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eirebilly wrote:HERSH wrote:FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
Sorry, what?
That Irish women.
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HERSH wrote:eirebilly wrote:HERSH wrote:FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
Sorry, what?
That Irish women.
Oh yeah, thats much better.
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In fact come to think of it, my top three 'Worst Games of Rugby I've Ever Seen' (in recent times) would be:
1. Scotland v England (6N - 2008)
2. Scotland v Wales (6N - 2011)
3. Scotland v England (6N 2010)
All at Murrayfield funnily enough!
1. Scotland v England (6N - 2008)
2. Scotland v Wales (6N - 2011)
3. Scotland v England (6N 2010)
All at Murrayfield funnily enough!
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HERSH wrote:Neville is only there to be used as a punch bag.
Who wouldn't want to hit him.
Apparantly he's there to chat about wearing the 3 Lions and a the spirit if Euro '96......hopefully that will prepare England for finishing 3rd or 4th ...... ....
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With England it's about so much more than the rugby. You have the celebrity girlfirends, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, dwarf launching, multiculturalism, tattoo bearing, royal wife cheating, boat diving, maid harassing, ball swapping, gum shield advertising and other high Tom foolery thrown in for free. And that’s just the backline. It’s like Footballers wives, Shameless and Downton Abbey all rolled into one. The RFU really should get a percentage of the TV licence fee.
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It's not our fault that the rest of you are a little bit behind the times!
Your day will come.
Your day will come.
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Hersh, that Irish woman is gone. After 14 years as President she has been replaced. But by an old hobbit who looks like Bilbo Baggins.
Re England: I like a strong English team. Other teams get fired up when playing a tough English side and it adds to tournament.
Re England: I like a strong English team. Other teams get fired up when playing a tough English side and it adds to tournament.
Re: Why is English Rugby still the centre of attention?
Really, why didn't that important event make the news in the UK?
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BBC NI covered it extensively.
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I see what you mean Red, Hobbit indeed.
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Hersh, he is officially a quarter of a foot SHORTER than PETER STRINGER!!!
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What does "That Irish women" signify that everybody seems to know about? I'm not sure if I'm missing something here but to me it just looks like an obscure point spelt badly...
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Knowsit17 wrote:What does "That Irish women" signify that everybody seems to know about? I'm not sure if I'm missing something here but to me it just looks like an obscure point spelt badly...
Oh its to do with the Irish T shirt or whetever they call the President and Martin Johnson making her walk on the grass, it confussed me as Hersh randomly posted in another topic
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Trolls and hobbits!
Whats next?
Whats next?
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HERSH wrote:Trolls and hobbits!
Whats next?
Peter Stringer as Gollum?
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Sebastien Chabal as Gandalf.
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Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:HERSH wrote:Trolls and hobbits!
Whats next?
Peter Stringer as Gollum?
I think that role has been taken by Matt Dawson on A Question of Sport
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Aren't Ireland only 4th in the betting?
So - if England aren't 1st, 2nd or 3rd???? Where are they? England positively refuse to kit out if they're less than 4th placed in the betting so it might be a no-show from them this year?
So - if England aren't 1st, 2nd or 3rd???? Where are they? England positively refuse to kit out if they're less than 4th placed in the betting so it might be a no-show from them this year?
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England are 3rd behind France and Wales.
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There you go. And That is why English rugby is still the centre of attention - even when it jumps off a bridge after shooting itself in the head and taking an overdose ...it Still lives to fight another day.
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eirebilly wrote:HERSH wrote:eirebilly wrote:HERSH wrote:FFS I forgot about all the pre match build up, nearly as bad as that Irish women walking on the red carpet.
Sorry, what?
That Irish women.
Oh yeah, thats much better.
My god gents its that irish WOMAN!!! If people are going to be petty about grammar at least get your corrections right!
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You'll all be happy that the Irish WOMAN has heard about fondness for all things fantastical amongst rugby players and supporters, and so has turned herself into a dwarf.... a male dwarf... with long grey hair.
Enjoy the red carpet build up.
Enjoy the red carpet build up.
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She did a fine job.
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HERSH wrote:Really, why didn't that important event make the news in the UK?
I would have thought the election of Ireland's first ever Leprechaun President would have made world news.
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Knowsit17 wrote:Sebastien Chabal as Gandalf.
Surely Treebeard?
Lewis Moody as the camp elf who gets it in the second film
Brian Ashton would be my choice as Gandalf
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Feckless Rogue wrote:HERSH wrote:Really, why didn't that important event make the news in the UK?
I would have thought the election of Ireland's first ever Leprechaun President would have made world news.
The British media is dominated by Gavin Henson news
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HERSH wrote:It's not our fault that the rest of you are a little bit behind the times!
Your day will come.
Oh if only you understood the irony of throwing that phrase at Irish and welsh fans.
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I will let an Irishman explain it to you HERSH if one feels so inclined.
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Massive Amy Winehouse fans
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Submachine wrote:Massive Amy Winehouse fans
or they can just toy with you
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