BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 03:43 PM

Just watching the Wales v Italy Under 20 from Colwyn Bay. I decided not to go as my dentist took out a root this morning, but it looks like Italy have a kicker coming through with the accuracy they've been lacking since Dominguez retiredl.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 04:04 PM

For those of us who don't follow rugby..is it always the same six nations? I have stumbled upon games on you tube because I love to watch national anthems being sung in sports situations..espeically Wales of course...have not figured out what Ireland's anthem is exactly...mg

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 04:53 PM

Ireland have two - The Soldier's Song for games in the Republic only, and another one for all games. Personally I like Italy's - was it written by Verdi? England use the UK Royal Anthem. And yes, they're always the same Six Nations - England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 05:25 PM

I get to see ENG - FRA this weekend... I HOPE!

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Paul Burke
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 07:56 PM

It's the same Six Nations because it useded to be the Four Nations- England, Ireland, the Other Two Buggers.

Then we let the French join for a bit of light entertainment. Till the sods beat us, but it wasn't fair.

After that we let the Italians in for cheap points and to fill out the telly slots. The ineffable swine beat proper rugby playing nations now and again.

When will the World Series get another "nation"?

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 09 Mar 12 - 08:24 PM

Paul:
Never mind the 'World Series' getting another nation. The 'Six Nations' could do with another Northern Hemisphere (European?) team. At present it is a little unfair that each season three of the teams get the advantage of playing at 'home' 3 times while the other 3 teams only get two 'home' games.
Maybe, if we can't find a seventh nation, things should be evened up by playing two home games, two away games, and one at a neutral venue!

Cheers
Nigel

Cymru am byth!

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: GUEST,Scrumhead
Date: 10 Mar 12 - 02:51 PM

Shoulder Pads !!!???

bloody great big jessy shoulder pads !!!!????????

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Brian May
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 01:02 PM

Well Done England!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:16 PM

Bloody great Brian. Time you visited Faldingworth Live. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Brian May
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:54 PM

Oo err . . . busted. You get Martyn back, or Mr Conolly and I'll be over like a shot.

In reality, I've been elsewhere (usually Scotland with my youngest) on 'the' night.

What a great game of rugby though, lots of scoring and it wasn't just a kick-fest. Well done Wales, looks like they'll get the Triple Crown, good to see Welsh rugby coming up again.

Hope this finds you well Les.

Best wishes, from Sheena and I.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:18 PM

Can't put them on all the time Brian. However lots of good concerts in 2012. Have a look for yourself. http://www.faldingworthlive.co.uk/

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:45 PM

Just watched ENG-FRA which I had to record. What a great nail biter! I must admit that I was screaming mad at the English mistakesss and admired the French for taking great advantage of those mistakes. That drop goal attempt had my heart in my throat. I would echo "Well Done England!!!" but I think the reality is, yer damn lucky you didn't make one MORE mistake. I expect the players will be spending MUCH more time in practice watching footage and the coaches will be hoarse.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:56 PM

Brian:
Well done Wales, looks like they'll get the Triple Crown, good to see Welsh rugby coming up again.

We've already got the Triple Crown (We beat the other three 'Home Nations' on the first three weekends)
What is still at question is whether we win the Championship (A draw next weekend would secure it, but if we lose & England win with a massive points advantage, then England get the championship).
Also at question next weekend is whether Wales can secure the Grand Slam (by beating all the other five teams in the competition).

I thought the France England game today could go either way. Just like in the World Cup semi-final last year, it seems strange that the IRB continue to pick Alain Rowland (An Irish ref living in France, with a French father) to referee important French matches!


Cheers
Nigel

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: MikeL2
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 07:36 AM

hi

Having been at Old Trafford for the Man United v West Brom game I too watched the France v England game game on my recording with bated breath.

Pheeeeeew!!! They just about made it, but I believe that they just deserved to to win.

I believe that the "sin bin that never was" made the England side disjointed and though they held out with one man down, France had got on top and they attacked the stubborn but tiring England defence.

Full marks to both teams for a thoroughly entertaining game.

Three months ago who would have given England a hope of beating France on their own soil and still having a chance to win the Championship ( albeit a remote one ). I do not fancy them against the Irish,especially on St Patrick's day!!

Wales accomplished another win but not with the style and creativity that some thought they would. Still a win is a win and they will be up for the France game.

Alas the Scots again showed promise but once again seemed not to be able to convert their authority into tries.

Again I wonder about the the way the backs line up when they have the ball in the scrums and line-outs. Several forward passes when in possible scoring positions indicate to me that something is wrong.

Ireland played some enterprising rugby and showed that they know where the try line is. Bexton is improving with every game and his place kicking is top class.

Cheers

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:15 AM

Another round over, and a few thoughts - 'Sin-binning' is part of the game, and you just have to accept it whether you think it's justified or not - just ask Lee Halfpenny. England played like 'Les Tricolores' and 'Les Bleus' played like England. Owen Farrell is his father's son. Scotland need a No 12 whoever plays at 10. Tommy Bowe is still one of most entertaining finishers around. And we've got the well-known banana skin in Rome next week!

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Paul Burke
Date: 12 Mar 12 - 02:34 PM

I don't think it should have been a penalty, let alone a yellow card. Attempts at interception should be encouraged; the opportunistic breakaway against the run of play is one of the glories of the game. I remember Martin Offiah doing it in a Wigan (RL) game- from practically on the tryline- suicide if he'd missed- he took the ball the full length of the pitch to score. The only man anywhere near him was the ref- and he'd run backwards most of the way.

This England side is full of promise- three tries in one game is as many as they were scoring in a couple of seasons not long ago.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 09:00 AM

We've already got the Triple Crown (We beat the other three 'Home Nations' on the first three weekends)

Err, a good point well made Nigel. I was full of bon hommie and not thinking straight after the win over France - I'm glad there was no injury time . . .

Having seen the Welsh fans so dejected whenever their team don't do well and in the last millenium they'd had a bit of practice at that. Also being a fan of Max Boyce, it's good to see.

I'll be humming Flower of Scotland next . . .

Have fun

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Paul Burke
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 02:23 PM

There was plenty of injury time GUEST, they stop the clock these days...

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 02:28 PM

Paul... and it's FAR better way time the game. The players and spectators know when the whistle will blow.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:27 PM

I suppose it's back behind the sofa on Saturday. I was just watching the 1994 Wales v France from the 'old' Cardiff Arms Park. Some things haven't changed, though Neil Jenkins only comes on the pitch when Wales have a kick at goal nowadays, and he had hair then!
England v Ireland could have been a season decider, but has been overtaken by events, though might still be, depending on the previous game - a bit like the old MNF choices, and last year's Colts games!

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:30 PM

Actually, I'm away for the weekend, so I'll be catching up (starting with Friday night's Wales v France U20) from Monday night onwards.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 06:38 AM

Some things haven't changed, though Neil Jenkins only comes on the pitch when Wales have a kick at goal nowadays

You make it sound like American Football.

Maybe we should make it clear that he doesn't actually take the kicks these days.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 15 Mar 12 - 03:43 PM

Wales v France is the only game on TV here this weekend... on a French channel. Bastard English TV here won't show rugby games. Can't advertise enough. Even when "soccer" started to be aired some years back, they would show a small picture-in-picture of the game and show adverts on the larger portion of the screen to generate revenue. At least we do get a couple of live football games on Sat and there are no split-screen adverts.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Brian May
Date: 16 Mar 12 - 11:45 AM

GRAND SLAM , that's what I meant . . . not Triple Crown

Oh dear, where's my tablets?

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: scouse
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 07:55 AM

GNU go download "expat shield," set it up on the 'puter. Then use bbc iPlayer to watch all the matches. You better be quick!!!!

As Aye,

Phil

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Brian May
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 12:31 PM

Congratulations Wales - Grand Slam winners . . . what a match!!

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Brian May
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 02:50 PM

Well done England . . . stunning result, a complete rout. Had a bit of sympathy with the Irish considering it's St. Patrick's Day too.

Great competition - the RBS finally got SOMETHING right.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 06:27 PM

Enjoyed the Wales win. Sad to hear Ireland lost with a "complete rout".

I'll check that out, scouse.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Paul Burke
Date: 17 Mar 12 - 06:51 PM

On Paddy's Day of all days, the Irish pack simply weren't there. They were completely humiliated, pushed off the field, dissolving in chaos. But I really like this new England side, positive and adventurous, and apparently driven by simple enthusiasm for playing well rather than pseudopsychological management theory.

Wales? well done, but not classic. Grand slam, but rather scrambled at times.

And Scotland.... oh dear.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 02:10 PM

"scouse"? I don't know either.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Brian May
Date: 18 Mar 12 - 02:13 PM

gnu

I did wonder, thought it might be code . . .

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 06:17 AM

I no longer avidly follow Rugby , except to support ANYONE who is V France , but admit to a level of pleasure that , apart from beating France , Wales achieved the Grand Slam the day after 'Merv The Swerve'
died .

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 08:29 AM

Yep, they mentioned that during the coverage - a nice touch.

Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations (Rugby) 2012
From: gnu
Date: 19 Mar 12 - 01:59 PM

Brian... it was the beer! I was thanking scouse for his post but completely forgot about it.