New Tackle Laws

by GunsGermsV2 Fri 06 Jan 2017, 10:43 am

First topic message reminder :

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/new-laws-to-clamp-down-on-high-tackles-could-prove-revolutionary-in-rugby-1.2924256

A lot of people concerned about the new tackle laws. My biggest concern is that it gives referees too much power to decide on intent.

I fear that his will just be another excuse for Wayne Barnes to penalise Ireland unfairly and potentially issue us more yellow cards when we play Wales. I don't trust him to apply the rules consistently or fairly.

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:27 pm

Bono is a typical Irishman.

He really should be the dictionary definition of Irish.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:29 pm

Cyril wrote:Bono is a typical Irishman.

He really should be the dictionary definition of Irish.

He has the over inflated ego of an bog standard English man though.

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:38 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:Bono is a typical Irishman.

He really should be the dictionary definition of Irish.

He has the over inflated ego of an bog standard English man though.

To be honest, there are plenty of egomaniacs from Ireland. You would think they were the 'chosen people' with exclusive access to 'the craic'.

Irish just want to be American anyway... Wink

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:40 pm

Robbie Williams is a typical Englishman

He really should be the dictionary definition of an Englishman.

He looks like a dichead, he acts like a dichead, but he can sing.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:41 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:Robbie Williams is a typical Englishman

He really should be the dictionary definition of an Englishman.

He looks like a dichead, he acts like a dichead, but he can sing.

I disagree, he is a sh1t singer. Wink

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:42 pm

Cyril wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:Bono is a typical Irishman.

He really should be the dictionary definition of Irish.

He has the over inflated ego of an bog standard English man though.
To be honest, there are plenty of egomaniacs from Ireland. You would think they were the 'chosen people' with exclusive access to 'the craic'.

Irish just want to be American anyway...

You shouldn't confuse Munster with Ireland.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:43 pm

Cyril wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:Bono is a typical Irishman.

He really should be the dictionary definition of Irish.

He has the over inflated ego of an bog standard English man though.
To be honest, there are plenty of egomaniacs from Ireland. You would think they were the 'chosen people' with exclusive access to 'the craic'.

Irish just want to be American anyway...

Were you playing the Pogues on Christmas day Cyril?

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:44 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:Robbie Williams is a typical Englishman

He really should be the dictionary definition of an Englishman.

He looks like a dichead, he acts like a dichead, but he can sing.

I disagree, he is a sh1t singer.

So you got the dichead part?

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:44 pm

Robbie Williams has Irish ancestry.

You can have him.

We're keeping Gambon though.

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:44 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:
Cyril wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:Bono is a typical Irishman.

He really should be the dictionary definition of Irish.

He has the over inflated ego of an bog standard English man though.
To be honest, there are plenty of egomaniacs from Ireland. You would think they were the 'chosen people' with exclusive access to 'the craic'.

Irish just want to be American anyway...

Were you playing the Pogues on Christmas day Cyril?

Awful song. So sick of it.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:46 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:Robbie Williams is a typical Englishman

He really should be the dictionary definition of an Englishman.

He looks like a dichead, he acts like a dichead, but he can sing.

I disagree, he is a sh1t singer.

So you got the dichead part?

Ah yeah, I'm not a fan. He is unbelievably popular in Ireland though because he a such a lad.

In fairness he is fairly harmless.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:48 pm

Cyril wrote:Robbie Williams has Irish ancestry.

You can have him.

We're keeping Gambon though.

I wish you hadn't told me that.

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:49 pm

Robbie Williams and Garth Brooks should tour Ireland together.

The place would go crazy!

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:49 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:Robbie Williams has Irish ancestry.

You can have him.

We're keeping Gambon though.

I wish you hadn't told me that.

You're welcome Smile

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:51 pm

You guys have so many talented people I'm jealous, all we had was Russell Crowe and we sent him off to be a criminal.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 4:55 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:You guys have so many talented people I'm jealous, all we had was Russell Crowe and we sent him off to be a criminal.

Thought he was Australian?

You have Sam Neill. He is a good actor.

Margot Robbie is really hot too.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:01 pm

By the way Laurie. Do you live in New Zealand?

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:05 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:By the way Laurie. Do you live in New Zealand?

Most definitely do, right smack in the middle of Auckland.

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:07 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:You guys have so many talented people I'm jealous, all we had was Russell Crowe and we sent him off to be a criminal.

Thought he was Australian?

You have Sam Neill. He is a good actor.

Margot Robbie is really hot too.

Russel went to Australia years ago, but he hasnt been able to get Australian citizenship, how bad is that?

Sadly Margot is an Aussie.

So we are left with Sam and at a stretch The Rock.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:08 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:By the way Laurie. Do you live in New Zealand?

Most definitely do, right smack in the middle of Auckland.

Do you never go asleep? Isnt it like 5 in the morning?

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:13 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:By the way Laurie. Do you live in New Zealand?

Most definitely do, right smack in the middle of Auckland.

Do you never go asleep? Isnt it like 5 in the morning?

Ive been up for the last couple of hours you may notice at times I disappear for lengths of times when I am back on shift.

Then there are other times I come on here in the middle of the day and Im talking to myself.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:15 pm

Do you work in a prison or something? Why such early shifts?

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:19 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:Do you work in a prison or something? Why such early shifts?

Close. the same clientele.

by R!skysports Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:38 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:Do you work in a prison or something? Why such early shifts?

Close. the same clientele.

Budgies?

by aucklandlaurie Wed 11 Jan 2017, 5:43 pm

Riskysports wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:Do you work in a prison or something? Why such early shifts?

Close. the same clientele.

Budgies?

Jailbirds.

by R!skysports Wed 11 Jan 2017, 6:30 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:
Riskysports wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:Do you work in a prison or something? Why such early shifts?

Close. the same clientele.

Budgies?

Jailbirds.

Jailbird Smugglers....

by Guest Wed 11 Jan 2017, 7:16 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:Media are there to challenge as well surely.

All she did was challenge. and after a while Shag asks if shes got anything else, she replied "No" so Shag walked off.

So whats the big issue?

Exactly, what's the big issue?

We don't have a problem. It's you Irish that are upset that Hansen basically told that lady with her insolent tones to get lost. He handled it well I thought. He owed her absolutely nothing given her approach and evident sour grapes.

by marty2086 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 7:23 pm

ebop wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:Media are there to challenge as well surely.

All she did was challenge. and after a while Shag asks if shes got anything else, she replied "No" so Shag walked off.

So whats the big issue?
Exactly, what's the big issue?

We don't have a problem. It's you Irish that are upset that Hansen basically told that lady with her insolent tones to get lost. He handled it well I thought. He owed her absolutely nothing given her approach and evident sour grapes.

No Laurie is offended the question was asked

by Scottrf Wed 11 Jan 2017, 7:55 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:Media are there to challenge as well surely.

All she did was challenge. and after a while Shag asks if shes got anything else, she replied "No" so Shag walked off.

So whats the big issue?

Apparently that New Zealanders cant take criticism.

Yeah we agree so. Maybe its a cultural thing. In Ireland we are always cutting people down. You don't last long with a big head before one of your friends or colleagues brings you back to earth.

In Britain people love to talk themselves up and tell anyone who will listen how great they are. Tom Hiddlestone and his Golden Globe speech for example. If the Brits aren't telling the world how great they are then something is up. Thats why we sent Bob Geldof over there.

If a Kiwi like "Shag" comes over here with a big head then you better believe that he is fair game.

Has there ever been a more inaccurate description of British people? I'm not sure.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 8:12 pm

aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:Do you work in a prison or something? Why such early shifts?

Close. the same clientele.

Oh are you a policeman?

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 8:13 pm

Scottrf wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:Media are there to challenge as well surely.

All she did was challenge. and after a while Shag asks if shes got anything else, she replied "No" so Shag walked off.

So whats the big issue?

Apparently that New Zealanders cant take criticism.

Yeah we agree so. Maybe its a cultural thing. In Ireland we are always cutting people down. You don't last long with a big head before one of your friends or colleagues brings you back to earth.

In Britain people love to talk themselves up and tell anyone who will listen how great they are. Tom Hiddlestone and his Golden Globe speech for example. If the Brits aren't telling the world how great they are then something is up. Thats why we sent Bob Geldof over there.

If a Kiwi like "Shag" comes over here with a big head then you better believe that he is fair game.
Has there ever been a more inaccurate description of British people? I'm not sure.

Yeah right. You know I nailed it.

by Scottrf Wed 11 Jan 2017, 8:15 pm

Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 8:48 pm

Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

by Cyril Wed 11 Jan 2017, 8:54 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

The rest of the world thinks Irish are British (well, English probably) so welcome to the club

by GunsGermsV2 Wed 11 Jan 2017, 9:33 pm

Cyril wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.
The rest of the world thinks Irish are British (well, English probably) so welcome to the club

Haha that's true

by Pete330v2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:14 am

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

So true Guns, so very, very true.

by **rodders** Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:35 am

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
aucklandlaurie wrote:You guys have so many talented people I'm jealous, all we had was Russell Crowe and we sent him off to be a criminal.

Thought he was Australian?

You have Sam Neill. He is a good actor.

Sam Neill is one of ours I'm afraid, born in Belfast.

I've no idea what this is doing on a rugby thread, other than Ulster could use Sam at scrum half next season.

by Cyril Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:38 am

Pete330v2 wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

So true Guns, so very, very true.

Are Irish really anti-British? Sad

by GunsGermsV2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:41 am

Cyril wrote:
Pete330v2 wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

So true Guns, so very, very true.
Are Irish really anti-British?

In some ways yes. In lots of others no. Love Hate relationship.

It can be really contradictory though.

by Cyril Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:46 am

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:
Pete330v2 wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

So true Guns, so very, very true.
Are Irish really anti-British?

In some ways yes. In lots of others no. Love Hate relationship.

It can be really contradictory though.

Interesting. It seems odd that people would consider English, Scottish, Welsh etc to be of a 'type', especially when we're talking of 10s of millions of people in very culturally diverse areas.

by No 7&1/2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:48 am

No one believes stereotypes surely.

by LordDowlais Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:53 am

Cyril wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:
Pete330v2 wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

So true Guns, so very, very true.
Are Irish really anti-British?

In some ways yes. In lots of others no. Love Hate relationship.

It can be really contradictory though.
Interesting. It seems odd that people would consider English, Scottish, Welsh etc to be of a 'type', especially when we're talking of 10s of millions of people in very culturally diverse areas.

Well at least we are not all potatoe and lucky charm eating, guiness drinking, fighting with your own family pikeys. Very Happy

I have them come to my business all the time asking if I have anything they can take away, for nothing, as they are doing me a favour. That's what all Irish people must be like, even the British one's in the north. Whistle

by Cyril Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:53 am

No 7&1/2 wrote:No one believes stereotypes surely.

Probably not.

Having said that, the Irish really couldn't have picked a more leprechaun-like fellow when they voted in their current president. I really hope he dresses up in costume when meeting foreign dignitaries. It would do a heck of a lot for tourism.

by Pete330v2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:53 am

Cyril wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:
Pete330v2 wrote:
GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Scottrf wrote:Stereotyped for being the exact opposite.

Only by Brits themselves as you might expect. The rest of the world has quite a different view.

So true Guns, so very, very true.
Are Irish really anti-British?

In some ways yes. In lots of others no. Love Hate relationship.

It can be really contradictory though.
Interesting. It seems odd that people would consider English, Scottish, Welsh etc to be of a 'type', especially when we're talking of 10s of millions of people in very culturally diverse areas.

Nobody believes stereotypes really although it's hard to be swayed away from them on meeting certain types. I find it odd that you actually think that those on the mainland would see themselves as the opposite to the perceived stereotypes though. That seems a little arrogant which coincidentally is one part of the stereotype we're discussing Smile

by Pete330v2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:57 am

Having said that, the Irish really couldn't have picked a more leprechaun-like fellow when they voted in their current president. I really hope he dresses up in costume when meeting foreign dignitaries. It would do a heck of a lot for tourism

That's fricking ridiculous....have you no sense, can you not see that man is not 'leprechaun-like', he IS a Leprechaun Smile

by GunsGermsV2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 11:59 am

LordDowlais wrote:

Well at least we are not all potatoe and lucky charm eating, ~~guiness~~ warm pi$$ drinking, fighting with your own family pikeys.
I have them come to my business all the time asking if I have anything they can take away, for nothing, as they are doing me a favour. That's what all Irish people must be like, even the British one's in the north.

That actually does describe little Britain quite accurately.

by GunsGermsV2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 12:02 pm

Cyril wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:No one believes stereotypes surely.
Probably not.

Having said that, the Irish really couldn't have picked a more leprechaun-like fellow when they voted in their current president. I really hope he dresses up in costume when meeting foreign dignitaries. It would do a heck of a lot for tourism.

You mean like your monarchs? Do they have any other significance than as a hokey tourist novelty.

by Cyril Thu 12 Jan 2017, 12:02 pm

Pete330v2 wrote:Having said that, the Irish really couldn't have picked a more leprechaun-like fellow when they voted in their current president. I really hope he dresses up in costume when meeting foreign dignitaries. It would do a heck of a lot for tourism

That's fricking ridiculous....have you no sense, can you not see that man is not 'leprechaun-like', he IS a Leprechaun

Fair enough. I stand corrected (said the man in the orthopaedic shoe) Very Happy

by Cyril Thu 12 Jan 2017, 12:03 pm

GunsGermsV2 wrote:
Cyril wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:No one believes stereotypes surely.
Probably not.

Having said that, the Irish really couldn't have picked a more leprechaun-like fellow when they voted in their current president. I really hope he dresses up in costume when meeting foreign dignitaries. It would do a heck of a lot for tourism.

You mean like your monarchs? Do they have any other significance than as a hokey tourist novelty.

No, it's a very similar situation. Ours wear ermine rather than felt though.

by GunsGermsV2 Thu 12 Jan 2017, 12:06 pm

Cyril wrote:
Interesting. It seems odd that people would consider English, Scottish, Welsh etc to be of a 'type', especially when we're talking of 10s of millions of people in very culturally diverse areas.

To be fair a lot of people would position themselves as anti-British, meaning mainly anti-English, Wales being England's largely irrelevant little brother and Scotland being an unwilling participant. Something along those lines.

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