mad 3,948 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Well it starts today in 30 minutes. https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/ Russia v Japan. And the scandal has already started with the Welsh 2nd coach on the plane back home already. Quote Wales’s World Cup campaign has been thrown into disarray after their assistant coach, Rob Howley, was sent home from the tournament in Japan for suspected betting infringements. The former Wales captain and scrum-half left Wales’s training camp on Monday to return home to assist with an investigation into a possible breach of World Rugby’s regulation six, which covers anti-corruption and betting. His departure from Kitakyushu comes just a week before Wales face Georgia in Toyota in their World Cup opener leaving Warren Gatland’s preparations for that game on Monday in flux. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/17/waless-rob-howley-sent-home-from-world-cup-amid-betting-allegations?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Tom 415 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Big game for us tomorrow, almost a mini final. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P_Wop 1,990 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Any clue how I can watch any of this in California? No TV, but a good internet connection. Free would be most excellent, but I don't mind paying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 561 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Scrappy win for Japan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nacradriver 650 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Major Tom said: Big game for us tomorrow, almost a mini final. Go Springboks!!! Got my hat jersey at the Marketplace while in Cape Town.. BTW.... the whole Cape Town area rocks... you live in a very nice place... wish we had more time there 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Major Tom said: Big game for us tomorrow, almost a mini final. Apart from the final, possibly one the biggest games of the tournament. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 6 hours ago, P_Wop said: Any clue how I can watch any of this in California? No TV, but a good internet connection. Free would be most excellent, but I don't mind paying. You try here? https://rwcfixtures.com/ or here as a start https://rugbyworldcupstore.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Wet Spreaders 154 Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I have family in Durban and refugees from the same clan in Auckland. I would love to be hanging out in either location at 2:30am California time tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P_Wop 1,990 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 2 hours ago, mad said: You try here? https://rwcfixtures.com/ or here as a start https://rugbyworldcupstore.com/ Thanks, mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dorado 667 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I'm currently watching the Aussies and Fijians beat the hell out of each other. It looks like a bunch of extremely fit, exceptionally tough morons playing in a schoolyard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
godolkin 3 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Dorado said: I'm currently watching the Aussies and Fijians beat the hell out of each other. It looks like a bunch of extremely fit, exceptionally tough morons playing in a schoolyard. Well the old saying is: Rugby union - a thugs game played by gentlemen Soccer - a gentlemans game played by thugs Rugby League - a thugs game played by thugs And Australia has their first win - with one hell of a scare! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Dorado said: I'm currently watching the Aussies and Fijians beat the hell out of each other. It looks like a bunch of extremely fit, exceptionally tough morons playing in a schoolyard. Aussies all look fit as. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Dorado said: I'm currently watching the Aussies and Fijians beat the hell out of each other. It looks like a bunch of extremely fit, exceptionally tough morons playing in a schoolyard. Call them morons to their faces and see how you get on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
godolkin 3 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 and the French very narrowly win against the Pumas....damn, I was really hoping the Argies would win that one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Anyone watching the kiwi SA game? Rucks are a mess and ref doesn’t seem to give a shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 2 hours ago, SCARECROW said: Anyone watching the kiwi SA game? Rucks are a mess and ref doesn’t seem to give a shit. At least you can see it. Quote Many New Zealanders have expressed anger at not being able to watch the All Blacks’ first match of this year’s Rugby World Cup due to errors in a new streaming service, with more than 10,000 calling the service’s emergency hotline for assistance. Rights for this year’s tournament in the rugby-mad island nation were bought by telecommunications giant Spark, which had planned to livestream games on a special website, Spark Sport, for a one-off fee of NZ$80, with no free-to-air alternative. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/21/new-zealanders-vent-anger-at-being-unable-to-watch-rugby-world-cup?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dorado 667 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 4 hours ago, mad said: Call them morons to their faces and see how you get on. Well okay, but I'll be wearing a laughing pig mask and riding a fast motorcycle. The rest is up to you. Those Fijians were just brutal in the first half but apparently not fit enough to go the distance. Good match. WFD the Aussies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 916 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 love the world cup, too bad all the games start at midnight here in Vancouver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 561 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Move to Australia for the duration !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Keith said: love the world cup, too bad all the games start at midnight here in Vancouver. The early games are going to cause mayhem in the UK.....is it acceptable to go to the pub at start drinking at 06.45? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Tom 415 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, mad said: The early games are going to cause mayhem in the UK.....is it acceptable to go to the pub at start drinking at 06.45? Good luck finding a pub open at such an early hour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dorado 667 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Major Tom said: Good luck finding a seat in a pub open at such an early hour! Fixed 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 A good win for England against Tonga, grabbed the bonus point in the last few minutes. There must have been some sore bodies after that one. Wales secured the bonus point in the first half, then went to sleep, but scored the try of the tournament so far - George North after some incredible footwork by Tomos Williams to take out five defenders. Tonight is Russia v Samoa - it should be a tight one, but my money would be on Samoa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Tunnel Rat said: A good win for England against Tonga, grabbed the bonus point in the last few minutes. There must have been some sore bodies after that one. Wales secured the bonus point in the first half, then went to sleep, but scored the try of the tournament so far - George North after some incredible footwork by Tomos Williams to take out five defenders. Tonight is Russia v Samoa - it should be a tight one, but my money would be on Samoa. You have to feel sorry for the b and c grade teams in events like this. Not being full time professional teams they just don't have the fitness of the top teams. Two games in 4 days would be killer. Samoa by 15 based upon passion and physicality alone. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Grebe 163 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 the Saffers are already whining... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SPORTSCAR 703 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 My perfect sporting weekend. All Blacks won, Storm won, Collingwood lost. All is right with the world and the Planets are precisely aligned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 2:18 PM, Major Tom said: Good luck finding a pub open at such an early hour! Absolutely no problems with that, there’s loads of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wal' 131 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 13 hours ago, SPORTSCAR said: My perfect sporting weekend. All Blacks won, Storm won, Collingwood lost. All is right with the world and the Planets are precisely aligned. I've banged on for a while now the Beauden should be at fullback. Richie's playing well at 1st 5. Twin playmaker/kicking options galore. The opposition watches and plays catch up so it's always The ABs working out how to change the game. Action - reaction. Still suspect SA won't make the final. England? Ireland? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SPORTSCAR 703 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, wal' said: I've banged on for a while now the Beauden should be at fullback. Richie's playing well at 1st 5. Twin playmaker/kicking options galore. The opposition watches and plays catch up so it's always The ABs working out how to change the game. Action - reaction. Still suspect SA won't make the final. England? Ireland? In Steve we trust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Samoa were lucky to finish the match with more than 13 yesterday - ref was ready to give a red for the first one when the video ref suggested the player was ducking - this changed the call and it was an almost carbon copy - even on the same Russian for the second yellow. The Russians were knackered by the end, but probably deserved a try at the end, but just not enough inventiveness. Italy v Canada could be a tight match. No idea who will win. England should get the bonus point win over USA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 561 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 First real upset Uruguay beats Fiji. Fiji now with two losses likely will not progress out of this group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raptorsailor 310 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I wonder how many high tackles we'll see on behalf on the US team in the England vs USA game... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 US getting killed by England 24-0 at 53 mins in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/25/2019 at 10:34 AM, Tunnel Rat said: SNIP Italy v Canada could be a tight match. No idea who will win. SNIP Well I got that one wrong. Canada got an arse kicking, but never gave up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Japan Giant killers 19-12 against Ireland! Talk about a banzai mentally those guys played with heart right to the final whistle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulinVictoria 99 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Great result for Japan, the World Cup, and for rugby in Japan! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 12 hours ago, Navig8tor said: Japan Giant killers 19-12 against Ireland! Talk about a banzai mentally those guys played with heart right to the final whistle. Had me on the edge of my seat. Best game so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dorado 667 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 What's the next Must See match? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 561 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Australia and Wales. Today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 hours ago, DtM said: Australia and Wales. Today. It should be a cracker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 916 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Go Aus Go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Aus went down to Wales intense game 29-25 Chieka will be whinging , French Ref was a little too nice letting 3 infractions off with verbal warnings “that wasn’t nice don’t do it again” most other refs would have carded no questions asked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derek Grebe 163 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Excellent show! The original sheep-worriers beat the young pretender sheep-worriers Nice work Wales! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just A Skosh 72 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Always happy to see Aus lose 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 When will Australian coaches/selectors learn you can't win big world cup games without a decent kicker in your starting lineup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trt131 205 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 The "decent kicker" has a three match ban. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 hours ago, trt131 said: The "decent kicker" has a three match ban. Look at his stats. He’s worse. a decent kicker at this level has 85-90% accuracy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 7 hours ago, SCARECROW said: When will Australian coaches/selectors learn you can't win big world cup games without a decent kicker in your starting lineup? Think you need to start with a decent coach, then it might all fall into place, you might want to try another Kiwi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad 3,948 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 12 hours ago, Just A Skosh said: Always happy to see Aus lose I support (insert country name here) and anybody beating Australia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 All Blacks vs Canada in about 6 hours Should be good, I see former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has been helping them out, before that he had gone to South America and helped out the Pumas which saw a massive improvement. Should be good and 3 Barrett brothers playing might cause a nice sort of chaos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Both matches today should be one-way traffic with bonus point results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 FRA USA 66 min in score 12-9 to FRA 35-9 to FRA Full time 14 mins later pretty just much says it all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Interesting question. you're Canada going into a game against NZ. Do you resign yourself to a massive loss, rest your A team for games where you might compete or field the strongest team possible to do the best you can? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 ABs 28 Can 0 at half time and I think CAN bought their A team the kiwis are playing a B team derivative giving a few newbies some game time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Sorry guys AB’s 63-0 after 58 mins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 63-0 To ABs Final score 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Half way through the pool stages - everyone has played two games. Here is my take (stating the obvious) Pool A - crunch match is Japan v Scotland which is the last match of the pools - if Japan win, they go through top, if Scotland win then the placings with Ireland will come down to bonus points. Pool B - Italy currently top, but I cannot see them beating either NZ or SA, who I think will go through in that order. Pool C - England currently top, still to play France and Argentina. I think they will beat France, but not certain about Argentina. There could be a three way tie with bonus points deciding the order. Pool D - Order decided - Wales first, Aus second. Now watch this unravel........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Assuming Japan beat Samoa this weekend, I cant see Scotland slowing down the freight train. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 South Africa 49 Italy 3, I was hopeful the Italians would put up more of a fight, oh well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jb5 1,126 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Nice win by SA. They should come out in 2nd place in pool B behind NZ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent 1,735 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 2:17 AM, Tunnel Rat said: Half way through the pool stages - everyone has played two games. Here is my take (stating the obvious) Pool A - crunch match is Japan v Scotland which is the last match of the pools - if Japan win, they go through top, if Scotland win then the placings with Ireland will come down to bonus points. Pool B - Italy currently top, but I cannot see them beating either NZ or SA, who I think will go through in that order. Pool C - England currently top, still to play France and Argentina. I think they will beat France, but not certain about Argentina. There could be a three way tie with bonus points deciding the order. Pool D - Order decided - Wales first, Aus second. Now watch this unravel........ Well, I will hope for the unimaginable and have France beat England.... One can always hope... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P_Wop 1,990 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, Laurent said: Well, I will hope for the unimaginable and have France beat England.... One can always hope... The last time that happened was in 1066. Reaching for my coat...... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 916 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 4:39 AM, Navig8tor said: Sorry guys AB’s 63-0 after 58 mins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, Keith said: Well if you put ice skates on the all Blacks the score might reverse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 916 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 We've earned a little more respect in the 7s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P_Wop 1,990 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 The Boks truly nailed Italy today. They look pretty damn good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 AUS V URG 45 -10 Aussies were average despite the win 2 sin binned for high tackles and URG made them work hard till the end. Their sloppy play will not go unpunished against better teams. ENG V ARG The argies made England work hard for most of the game despite being a man down from 17 mins in after lock was red carded for shoulder to neck/face of Farrell, after seeing the replay you have to wonder why Farrell wasn’t carted of for a HIA because it was probably why he failed 4 subsequent kicks at goal. JPN-SAM 38-19 Once again they turned it on with a rapturous home crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 AB V NAM 71-9 AB’s started poorly but put the foot to the throat for the second half. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Main Man 171 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 France squeaked that one against Tonga! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 22 minutes ago, The Main Man said: France squeaked that one against Tonga! Yep Tonga played well towards the end and had the game gone another 5 minutes I think the Froggies would have been in a spot of bother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I thought Namibia played very well with great heart. NZ will be getting a roasting from the coach over their first half performance. I can’t see France getting past the quarter finals with the way they are playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jb5 1,126 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Very surprised by Japan's performances and disappointed by Argentina's. TV coverage here is f'n useless as usual Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 7 hours ago, Tunnel Rat said: NZ will be getting a roasting from the coach over their first half performance. Apparently Steve Hansen gave the AB’s an epic tune up at half time which led to a quite different second half. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P_Wop 1,990 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 43 minutes ago, Navig8tor said: Apparently Steve Hansen gave the AB’s an epic tune up at half time which led to a quite different second half. You're not kidding. 71-9. Ouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 South Africa 66 Canada 7 Canada a man down after red probably did not help but that’s when they played their best rugby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 916 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Watching the replay now..... Springboks look solid as ever...nice hat trick.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, Keith said: Watching the replay now..... Springboks look solid as ever...nice hat trick.. Third try of the hat trick was the best of the tournament. EDIT - so far....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Wales Vs Fiji Wales potentially at risk of taking Fiji lightly. Fiji with nothing to loose looking to avoid a disappointing WC. who and by how much? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
godolkin 3 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 29 minutes ago, SCARECROW said: Wales Vs Fiji Wales potentially at risk of taking Fiji lightly. Fiji with nothing to loose looking to avoid a disappointing WC. who and by how much? Agree that if Wales take Fiji lightly it could get messy - but I don't think they will as the Welsh know they need to stay on top of the ladder in Pool D otherwise they'll meet England in the quarter finals. Fiji will come out fighting and play a fast game - but as much as I'd like to see them win I reckon Wales will take it out by at least 10 points Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, SCARECROW said: Wales Vs Fiji Wales potentially at risk of taking Fiji lightly. Fiji with nothing to loose looking to avoid a disappointing WC. who and by how much? Wales by 15 - they will not be taking it lightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCARECROW 591 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, Tunnel Rat said: Wales by 15 - they will not be taking it lightly. I think earlier in the tournament they might have. But there have been enough scares and upsets that everyone has learnt their lesson. I’m expecting a lot of kicking. With wales trying to keep Fiji away from the try line and Fiji trying to keep outside goal kicking range. If it’s a close game expect it to be played in between Wale’s 22 and halfway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Argentina 47 V USA 17 Spirited playing by the US but they lacked the Latin flair and risk taking to fully capitalize and finish some nice plays.. Scotland 61 V Russia 0 The Scots say nyet to the Ruskies 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent 1,735 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Due to Typhoon Hagibis: Pool B match between New Zealand and Italy to be cancelled Pool C match between England and France to be cancelled I used the terminology of the official website here. What do they mean by "cancelled"? Just postponed and to be played later and/or somewhere else? Or simply "will-not-be-played"???? And in that case, how does the scoring work??? The official website adds that supporters with tickets for those matches " will be entitled to a full refund on their match tickets." That statement alone makes me think that those games will not happen... Anybody with more certain information? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 All Blacks v Italy and England v France cancelled due to typhoon incoming, bugger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 6,419 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 51 minutes ago, Navig8tor said: All Blacks v Italy and England v France cancelled due to typhoon incoming bugger. Removing one hyphen makes that much more interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8tor 1,251 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Ishmael said: Removing one hyphen makes that much more interesting. You’re deviant. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 12 hours ago, Laurent said: Due to Typhoon Hagibis: Pool B match between New Zealand and Italy to be cancelled Pool C match between England and France to be cancelled I used the terminology of the official website here. What do they mean by "cancelled"? Just postponed and to be played later and/or somewhere else? Or simply "will-not-be-played"???? And in that case, how does the scoring work??? The official website adds that supporters with tickets for those matches " will be entitled to a full refund on their match tickets." That statement alone makes me think that those games will not happen... Anybody with more certain information? All teams with a cancelled match get two points. It will make no real difference in these groups, although I am pissed off that the Eng v Fra match is cancelled. I was looking forward to that. If either Ire v Sam or Jap v Sco get cancelled it could have a massive effect on who goes through to the QFs. I hope only the two already announced are the only ones affected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 561 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 TR is correct, each team gets 2 points for a 0 - 0 draw and cancelled means cancelled not postponed. I hope Japan get through either by cancellation or by beating Scotland. this and the last World Cup they have really performed well, a quarter final spot is deserved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jb5 1,126 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/10/sport/scotland-typhoon-japan-rugby-world-cup-spt-intl/index.html Scotland seeking legal advice in case their match on Sunday gets cancelled and they loose out on moving forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spankoka 139 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Billiards is about the only sport that is going to be viable in Kanto this weekend. Tokyo Disneyland is closed due to weather for the first time since a dump of snow in 1984. Horses, bicycles and boats are scratched. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 1,144 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 15 hours ago, jb5 said: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/10/sport/scotland-typhoon-japan-rugby-world-cup-spt-intl/index.html Scotland seeking legal advice in case their match on Sunday gets cancelled and they loose out on moving forward. Good luck with that. All of the nations signed up to the rules which are very clear. https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/tournament-rules I really don't like any insinuations that Japan will try and have the match cancelled. Anyway - Ireland v Samoa today will give some idea of what Scotland need to do to get through, but I can't see them beating the Japanese. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulinVictoria 99 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I hope the Scotland v Japan game goes ahead, if it doesn't we'll never hear the end of the skirt wearers bleating on about how they were cruelly kicked out of the world cup by a typhoon, instead of by being shit at rugby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 916 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Silly to give the teams 2 points each, all the weather cancelled games should just be replayed.. simple Quote
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