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bessantj posted:Just in case you don't know if you register on https://epcrugby.com then you can watch all the Euro challenge cup games. No commentary but that's no deal breaker. Gutted. Wanted to watch the Cardiff game earlier but thought it wasn't been shown anywhere  At least they managed to beat Calvisano, a team I forgot even existed.
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stavros880 posted:Gutted. Wanted to watch the Cardiff game earlier but thought it wasn't been shown anywhere They scored some good tries as well. The Blues do have a pretty good attack it just seems everything else is poor.
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Folau has gone full 'Westboro': https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/117489806/israel-folau-fire-and-droughts-in-australia-are-gods-punishmentquote:Israel Folau: Fire and droughts in Australia are God's punishment
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Smorgasbord posted:Folau has gone full 'Westboro': https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/117489806/israel-folau-fire-and-droughts-in-australia-are-gods-punishment What I don't get about idiots like this, is how to they explain the fact say, the UK, has legalised gay marriage and is pro-LGBT+ rights and has a higher number of non-religious people per capita than most developed nations, and yet we receive no floods, fires, or any sort of natural disaster?
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Kitchner posted:What I don't get about idiots like this, is how to they explain the fact say, the UK, has legalised gay marriage and is pro-LGBT+ rights and has a higher number of non-religious people per capita than most developed nations, and yet we receive no floods, fires, or any sort of natural disaster? Well, you got Boris Johnson.
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BabyFur Denny posted:Well, you got Boris Johnson. We've been punished with upper class corrupt twats for hundreds of years, whatever we did to deserve that it was a long time ago.
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The Wallaby's performance at the world cup was gods punishment as well.
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Kitchner posted:What I don't get about idiots like this, is how to they explain the fact say, the UK, has legalised gay marriage and is pro-LGBT+ rights and has a higher number of non-religious people per capita than most developed nations, and yet we receive no floods, fires, or any sort of natural disaster? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-25793358
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This is what I mean though, I remember those floods, floods in the UK are inconvenient at best, dangerous to a small number of unlucky people at worst. Yet a country like Japan, which is not as accepting of gay people as the UK, gets hit by a Typhoon in the rugby world cup no less. If you ever needed a sign god was pissed with you it would be that. Then again, England got knocked out of their own world cup, so maybe that is the equivalent punishment if god is a rugby fan.
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saracens just lost in europe, the (american broadcast) postgame dudes are saying they might give up on europe and save their guys for the premiership. do they have a realistic chance of overcoming their penalty and not getting relegated? should be interesting to watch, we get english games sometimes here
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Possibly. Depends if they get anything from their appeal, if there's any more fallout and how well they can keep morale up. In theory they're strong enough to compete without dumping a tournament. Racing are having a pretty poor season though, losing like that suggests they might have decided it's not worth it.
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I'd have thought they'd almost certainly not get relegated even if the points penalty isn't overturned or reduced on appeal. I mean, last season they finished 47pts above relegation. If anyone else (other than Exeter) was deducted 35pts they'd have a real problem on their hands but Sarries will probably be alright.
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I get the sense that if they are genuinely under threat of relegation, the points deduction will be reduced by ten points or so to ensure they stay up.
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Rumours are that Sarries have said they will accept the ruling, so they'll be eating the full whack come Monday, unless they spring a surprise review request before then, as that's the deadline. Chances are, they'll be spending most of their time trying to not get punted from the Prem instead of trying to hold on to the European cup this year. The interesting thing is how close to the cap they are now they can't pay their players "boot money" through their dodgy investment funds. https://twitter.com/timoconnorbl/status/1195828164859252737 Vaders Jester fucked around with this message at 19:01 on Nov 17, 2019 |
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Not as far as I'm aware, the punishment was hefty when Quins got found out so doubt anyone would be stupid enough to try again. France loving about with their front row and injuries seems to be the new game in town, if your a cynic.
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I think they've also said anyone doing it in the future wont get off so "lightly". It really pissed a lot of people off.
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Kitchner posted:What I don't get about idiots like this, is how to they explain the fact say, the UK, has legalised gay marriage and is pro-LGBT+ rights and has a higher number of non-religious people per capita than most developed nations, and yet we receive no floods, fires, or any sort of natural disaster? Maybe we live on an island that is constantly trying to kill us? No. No. It must be the gays fault.
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I remember there was a little bit of 'God's Wrath' talk about the Christchurch earthquakes, I think around the Manchester Street sex workers being displaced. It was quickly shut down by the observation that the various churches around the city seemed to have copped some of the worst damage.
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Smorgasbord posted:I remember there was a little bit of 'God's Wrath' talk about the Christchurch earthquakes, I think around the Manchester Street sex workers being displaced. It was quickly shut down by the observation that the various churches around the city seemed to have copped some of the worst damage. Yeah Izzy was jealous of the Earth Shatteringly Good Gay Orgies at the time Now he thinks God is just playing us like the Sims https://twitter.com/BatCountryCloth/status/1196169508018196480?s=20
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Interesting if true link quote:A tissue which was left in your washing machine and then dispersed throughout the entire load was caused by the government’s decision to legalise same sex marriage in 2017, Israel Folau has confirmed.
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It's confirmed, they ain't fighting it. Guess they're going to concentrate on the prem to ensure they don't fall out the arse and go bankrupt.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50457698 Saracens have taken the full fine and points reduction though they won't have to sell any players so they retain their absolutely bonkers squad for at least another season.
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Lol, get hosed Sarries.
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Wayne Pivac has picked his first Wales squad for the game against the Baa-Baas. The main talking points will likely be the selection of Johnny McNicholl and Willis Halaholo, both Kiwis and have just completed their residency periods. I've mixed feelings about bringing in a pair of 29 year olds through residency, but a back line including Parkes, Halaholo and McNicholl will surely be a bit more lively than the peak-Howley era teams. Personally for me, the main highlight was discovering the existence of the wonderfully named Taine Basham. I hope he lives up to his name. Also, how does Aled Davies keep getting selected? Forwards: Elliot Dee (Dragons), Ryan Elias (Scarlets), Ken Owens (Scarlets), Rob Evans (Scarlets), Wyn Jones (Scarlets), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Leon Brown (Dragons), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Blues), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Adam Beard (Ospreys), Bradley Davies (Ospreys), Seb Davies (Cardiff Blues), Taine Basham (Dragons), Ollie Griffiths (Dragons), Shane Lewis-Hughes (Cardiff Blues), Ross Moriarty (Dragons), Aaron Shingler (Scarlets), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons). Backs: Aled Davies (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Tomos Williams (Cardiff Blues), Sam Davies (Dragons), Jarrod Evans (Cardiff Blues), Willis Halaholo (Cardiff Blues), Hadleigh Parkes (Scarlets), Owen Watkin (Ospreys), Owen Lane (Cardiff Blues), Josh Adams (Cardiff Blues), Steff Evans (Scarlets), Ashton Hewitt (Dragons), Johnny McNicholl (Scarlets), Hallam Amos (Cardiff Blues), Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets).
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Basham has been starring for the Dragons and Wales U20 for ages and only now you're discovering him? I'm interested to see how Halaholo and J Evans get on.
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bessantj posted:Basham has been starring for the Dragons and Wales U20 for ages and only now you're discovering him? I'm interested to see how Halaholo and J Evans get on. Yeah, I'm watching a lot less regional rugby since it left free-to-air TV. Getting to the games in person isn't an option unfortunately. Halaholo is great, exactly the kind of player Wales needed in the World Cup when the centres were carrying injuries. Jarrod Evans is also good, but I'm not sure he'll be the player Wales go for in the long term.
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Is the Baa-Baas game capped? If not, might explain a few selections as something of a trial run for lads.
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Vaders Jester posted:Is the Baa-Baas game capped? If not, might explain a few selections as something of a trial run for lads. No, uncapped
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tarbrush posted:No, uncapped I thought so. I reckon Halaholo and McNicholl are getting capped in the 6N either way but this way they can get some training and game time in with the squad without it affecting anything in any practical terms if it doesn't work out.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50479078 Saracens have been fined an undisclosed amount for not showing up to the launch ceremony of the European Championship.
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All the lols. Can we asterisk their titles yet? Also, Eddie Jones is worried that their players won't participate in the 6N, which could result in much hilarity.
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stavros880 posted:I've mixed feelings about bringing in a pair of 29 year olds through residency The Ospreys just signed Marty McKenzie, so let's chuck him in there as well 
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Dave Rennie is the next sacrifice to the gods of Australian rugby after accepting the role as head coach next year.
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HappyCamperGL posted:More importantly Danny Wilson will replace him at Glasgow next season. Is that good or bad? All the best to Rennie - not too sure if I'm that bothered about him leaving. Nice chap though.
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Cardiff seemed to rate Wilson very highly before he left, will be interesting to see who Scotland get as forwards coach. Rennie leaving is a pity, only really had a full year and a bit to bed in but he's a good coach and a nice bloke so all the best to him for the future.
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