Daphne Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 OH has put off a social engagement so he can watch the rugby tomorrow morning I hope England play with some verve. We got a talking book out last week on rugby for a car journey. It was memories of all 4 nations although it turned out to be 2 hours of mostly Welsh people talking about the great times of the 1970s plus some very old boys talking about the amateur game in the 1920s etc when they had to sew their own rose on, find their way to the ground etc, plus some funny Irish stories including one chap who ended up running Heinz Unfortunately he had a bad game and the headline in the paper was 'Heinz Meanz Has Beens' It was narrated by Cliff Morgan but lots of other contributions. It was really interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Epic battle between England and Scotland. Very tense, very good. Playing France next which looks good as they were dreadful against Tonga who were excellent. Had O2 pie and beer for breakfast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 That was a hell of a game this morning. Not great rugby but it was tense. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Epic battle between England and Scotland. Very tense, very good. Playing France next which looks good as they were dreadful against Tonga who were excellent.Had O2 pie and beer for breakfast! We had a fry up whilst watching! Was a tense game - looking forward to France. If you listen to their press they sound like they are in meltdown, and they were awful in their game against Tonga - wonder if they will pull themselves together in time for their game against England... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Getting all excite for the England v France game. Hoping France don't improve on recent form. Good luck Wales & Ireland may you both have a great game and the best team win. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 OH planning on getting up early to see both games, which probably means I will too, as will Mother (she is Welsh). I think England should beat France (famous last words) despite our rather lumbering performances and on current form Ireland has the beating of Wales....but I have to admit I do want Wales to win, Go Shane Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Will be up bright and breezy to watch Ireland and Wales. I think England can beat France, two very unpredictable teams but love watching Toby Flood & Jonny Wilkinson play together. Good luck to everyone but most of all England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Welsh girl over here... Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Who should I support now England is out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Wales last of the home nations in! Hope they beat the French Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Chickvic, its probably best if I don't. I supported England and we all know what happened there. I thought I'd support RSA and now they're out. Perhaps if I support Argentina, France & Australia there can be a fine final between Wales & NZ. I reckon that would be good to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I don't mind that England are out, I don't think they have played well all tournament and didn't deserve to progress. But I loved watching Wales. I'm old enough to remember the great days of the 70s, my Mum used to go and watch Llanelli when she was a girl so she has a lifetime of Welsh rugby behind her, and on Saturday I thought they played fabulously to beat a good Irish side, no disgrace to the losing side in that match. We are an excited household Although I also think NZ are the best side in the tournament. Roll on the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I will be supporting Wales from now on, they played so well on Saturday, they showed all of the commitment and dicipline that was lacking from England's game. I grew up in Wales from age 8-18 so I think that I can consider myself partly Welsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Wales v France. What did other people think of ref's decision? Dangerous tackle so yellow card yes, but harsh to send player off completely. Come on Wales. They can still do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Think it'll be a miracle if we win now, was harsh to send him off C'MON WALES!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Wales v France. They can still do it. I hope you are right Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 VERY VER VERY VERY Harsh ,but technically right. Have left my Dad trying to be calm... WALES!!!! Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Fantastic. New Zealand in the final. I wish they were playing Wales but there it is. Looking forward to next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Great game today, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 We were so disappointed when Warburton got sent off - me and my Mum couldn't watch the rest of it. I know Wales played their hearts out but the bottom line is they didn't take their chances with the boot so I can't really quibble with the result. NZ were superb again today; they so deserve to win the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I was so impressed by the attitude of the Welsh team on Saturday, they didn't let their heads go down, they dug deep and played with real passion, they missed a couple of chances and really deserved to win. I so hope that New Zealand now win overall, because the French have been weak thoughout and it is great to see a host nation come out on top, when you are neutral, and rugby is such a way of life over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Enjoy the match Cate in NZ. Exciting night for you. Haka was immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 What a match. My tummy hurts it was so tense. NZ 8 - France 7 . Brilliant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Fantastic - very tense, had moist eyes at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Enjoy the match Cate in NZ. Exciting night for you. Haka was immense. It was all a bit edge of the seat wasn't it. Plenty of adrenaline (& beer ) flowing these parts last night, I can tell you. Unfortunately I missed the Haka, too busy tootling around doing other things, but there's been lots of positive comments on it, the French team have been praised for recieving it & responding appropriately....even Maori TV went to great lengths to comment on the French response. It was, apparently, pretty unique to have a Northern hemisphere team accept & respond to it, it being very much a pacific island thing....and a huge cultural thing for Maori. Seriously, there's a haka for anything, & it is a process of them performing & the person/ team/ whatever to whom it is being done recieving it & responding. Good result though, thank goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
