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Posted by: Mack 12th October 2016, 11:58 AM

A thread to discuss all things rugby related such as matches, players, debates and news anything to with the world of rugby and of both codes, union and league.

Posted by: Mack 12th October 2016, 10:00 PM

What did people make of the news around Dan Carter's failed drugs test?a

Posted by: Silas 12th October 2016, 10:10 PM

It's a massive surprise.

Posted by: Mack 16th October 2016, 06:48 PM

Munster's head coach Anthony Foley who won 62 caps for Ireland has passed away suddenly aged 42.

He captained Munster to win the European Cup in 2006.

RIP Anthony Foley.

Posted by: Mack 5th November 2016, 10:17 PM

Ireland have beaten New Zealand for the first time after 111 years of trying and beat them 40-29.

Posted by: Mack 11th January 2017, 01:52 PM

Wales captain Sam Warburton could be stepping down as captain:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38583200

Posted by: Mack 13th February 2017, 01:21 PM

Anyone at all watching the Six Nations?

Posted by: The Wise Sultan 13th February 2017, 02:11 PM

Yes I am, it is still wide open between England, Wales, France, Ireland and Scotland as to who will win the Six Nations, and I will put them in that order at the minute from most likely to least likely of the 5 that can still win it. An unlikely champion of someone outside England and Wales (and it must be very likely one of those two will win) would be great though. A late Italy revival in performance with them winning a match or two would be good too.

Posted by: Mack 21st February 2017, 08:49 AM

It's about time that maybe another country should play in the Six Nations apart from Italy, introduce a thing where if you are bottom of the table for 4 years in a row then you should be relegated.

Posted by: Mack 27th February 2017, 01:03 PM

What were those tactics from Italy in the first half in their match against England?

Posted by: Mack 3rd March 2017, 07:13 PM

From 2018, the Championship promotion play-off will be axed by the RFU it will be the champions of the Championship automatically being promoted to the Premiership.

Posted by: Mack 19th April 2017, 12:04 PM

The squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

Forwards: Rory Best (Ireland), Dan Cole (England), Taulupe Faletau (Wales), Tadhg Furlong (Ireland), Jamie George (England), Iain Henderson (Ireland), Maro Itoje (England), Alun Wyn Jones (Wales), George Kruis (England), Courtney Lawes (England), Joe Marler (England), Jack McGrath (Ireland), Ross Moriarty (Wales), Sean O'Brien (Ireland), Peter O'Mahony (Ireland), Ken Owens (Wales), Kyle Sinckler (England), CJ Stander (Ireland), Justin Tipuric (Wales), Billy Vunipola (England), Mako Vunipola (England), Sam Warburton (Wales)

Backs: Dan Biggar (Wales), Elliot Daly (England), Jonathan Davies (Wales), Owen Farrell (England), Leigh Halfpenny (Wales), Robbie Henshaw (Ireland), Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Jonathan Joseph (England), Conor Murray (Ireland), George North (Wales), Jack Nowell (England), Jared Payne (Ireland), Jonathan Sexton (Ireland), Tommy Seymour (Scotland), Ben Te'o (England), Anthony Watson (England), Rhys Webb (Wales), Liam Williams (Wales), Ben Youngs (England)

Posted by: Mack 10th May 2017, 12:01 PM

The draw has been made for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan:

Pool A: Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Europe 1, play-off winner (Europe 2 v Oceania 3)
Pool B: New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Africa 1, repechage winner
Pool C: England, France, Argentina, Americas 1, Oceania 2
Pool D: Australia, Wales, Georgia, Oceania 1, Americas 2


What do you make of the draw. There are quite a few matches I'm looking forward to when it comes.

Posted by: Mack 13th May 2017, 06:39 PM

Saracens are European champions again after beating Clermont in the European Champions Cup.

Posted by: Steve201 13th May 2017, 08:00 PM

Fair play to them, seen it was shown on sky one

Posted by: Mack 23rd May 2017, 12:19 PM

Sam Warburton has declared himself fit for the Lions tour in New Zealand which takes place next month.

Posted by: Mack 6th June 2017, 11:51 AM

Will anyone be watching the British and Irish Lions Tour in New Zealand this upcoming month?

Posted by: Mack 9th June 2017, 07:52 AM

European cup draw for next season.

Tough groups for some of the English clubs

Pool 1: Wasps, La Rochelle, Ulster Rugby, Harlequins
Pool 2: ASM Clermont Auvergne, Saracens, Ospreys, Northampton Saints
Pool 3: Exeter Chiefs, Leinster Rugby, Montpellier, Glasgow Warriors
Pool 4: Munster Rugby, Racing 92, Leicester Tigers, Castres Olympique
Pool 5: Scarlets, Toulon, Bath Rugby, Benetton Treviso

Posted by: Mack 13th June 2017, 12:37 PM

The Lions have lost again in their tour to the Highlanders by 25-24. Not looking good ahead of their matches against New Zealand.

Posted by: Mack 15th June 2017, 07:45 AM

Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the match against Maori All Blacks due to an injury.

No news on what the injury is.

Posted by: Mack 17th June 2017, 09:51 AM

Great win for Scotland over Australia at Australia's home ground by 24-19.

Posted by: Mack 17th June 2017, 10:46 PM

England won their two test series against Argentina by winning 36-25.

Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack 12th November 2017, 11:31 PM

BUMP

38-3 an utterly fantastic result for Ireland against South Africa. Going to be 6 nations favourites if they keep that run.

Posted by: Mack'sXmasSack 15th November 2017, 08:18 PM

France will officially host the 2023 World Cup beating bids from South Africa and Ireland.