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Old 19-03-2016, 22:03
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Do you think guys it is better to win a Grand slam away from home or at Twickenham
I enjoyed winning all three of them and the championship decider in Cardiff
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:04
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Do you think guys it is better to win a Grand slam away from home or at Twickenham
3 away wins is probably better, though with Italy, being so poor, a slam next year would be the better one.
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:07
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Inverdale really is unbearable.
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:07
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France only scored 3 more points than Italy
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:10
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Inverdale really is unbearable.
Yes but he is a very good rugby union presenter who knows his stuff
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:10
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Inverdale really is unbearable.
I think he gets worse each year.
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:11
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Yes but he is a very good rugby union presenter who knows his stuff
No, he really isn't. His bias towards England is embarrassing at times.
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:21
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No, he really isn't. His bias towards England is embarrassing at times.
All presenters whose team is playing are bias They try not to be but on some occasions you are going to talk about your team more than others I bet it is the same with the Scottish Welsh Irish and French presenters
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:25
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as long as he isnt insulting any french ladies
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:36
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Do you have an informed opinion to make or a coherent argument?
Yeah, I watch nearly every 'major' sport - probably barring baseball - as I tend to gamble on anything and everything. I enjoy most of them but rugby union is just awful.

Today's event which hinted at that was the referee awarding the second try and the player about to take the conversion when I think the referee happened to catch a glimpse of a replay on the big screen and decided the decision needed to be reviewed by video. YOU'VE ALREADY AWARDED THE TRY. You can't change your decision at a later date. Talk about making the rules up as you go along.
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Old 19-03-2016, 22:39
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All presenters whose team is playing are bias They try not to be but on some occasions you are going to talk about your team more than others I bet it is the same with the Scottish Welsh Irish and French presenters
Anyone who is unable to broadcast in an unbiased manner shouldn't be broadcasting. It's a bigger problem in Britain than in most countries as the country is split into different entities (Scotland, England, Wales) for many sports, so biased commentary/analysis/presenting is even less acceptable.
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Old 19-03-2016, 23:59
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Well done England on winning the Grand slam
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Old 20-03-2016, 07:05
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I enjoyed winning all three of them and the championship decider in Cardiff
all grand slams are sweet and this is no exception
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Old 20-03-2016, 15:59
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Well done England however don't get too excited that this is the start of a new era of English domination. Ireland are now rebuilding, France are at an all time low and Scotland are moving in the right direction. However Wales have so much breadth and depth of talent at the moment and coupled with the youngsters winning the U20 Grand Slam 'normal service' will resume from next season!
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Old 20-03-2016, 16:29
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Well done England however don't get too excited that this is the start of a new era of English domination. Ireland are now rebuilding, France are at an all time low and Scotland are moving in the right direction. However Wales have so much breadth and depth of talent at the moment and coupled with the youngsters winning the U20 Grand Slam 'normal service' will resume from next season!
Yep there's always a touch of that in the six nations immediately following a world cup, when everyone starts rebuilding it can favour the most stable side,

I'll only get really excited in we can pick it up immediately before (as in 2003}. Then you know you're dominant when everyone else is at their peak.

For now however I'm more than happy with five games in a row that I've enjoyed watching
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Old 20-03-2016, 17:24
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Exeter top now?

Having an outstanding season.
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Old 20-03-2016, 19:42
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All three final matches were excellent!
A grand slam by the team which is called england was very impressive, given their disappointing recent history.
What's the next Rugby Union championship??
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Old 20-03-2016, 21:10
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All three final matches were excellent!
A grand slam by the team which is called england was very impressive, given their disappointing recent history.
What's the next Rugby Union championship??
Starts 20th August

Australia v New Zealand
South Africa v Argentina
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Old 20-03-2016, 21:45
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Whoop whoop back from France having survived the torture of that second half.

Great atmosphere from the French fans, except for the stupid attempts to start a Mexican Wave while Hartley was unconscious (also some booing during the kicks).

Well done to England, a nice base to start from for Eddie Jones.
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Old 20-03-2016, 22:51
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Georgia beat Romania in front of 53000 supporters.
Germany drew with Spain and will stay in Div 1A.
Portugal relegated, Belgium promoted.

Italy sigh of relief that 6 nations has no relegation.
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Old 21-03-2016, 11:07
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Yeah, I watch nearly every 'major' sport - probably barring baseball - as I tend to gamble on anything and everything. I enjoy most of them but rugby union is just awful.

Today's event which hinted at that was the referee awarding the second try and the player about to take the conversion when I think the referee happened to catch a glimpse of a replay on the big screen and decided the decision needed to be reviewed by video. YOU'VE ALREADY AWARDED THE TRY. You can't change your decision at a later date. Talk about making the rules up as you go along.
Maybe just read up on the laws of the game (not rules), until the conversion is kicked the referee can review a try. It was the assistant in his ear that said to him he had another angle to look at and rightly so Owens said the player (Mako) was behind the ball carrier so not interfering. Owens is a great ref and one of the Northern Hemisphere's only shining lights in the RWC so he knows what he's up to.
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Old 21-03-2016, 11:11
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I enjoyed winning all three of them and the championship decider in Cardiff
Championship deciders are almost definitely sweeter than beating a team who's only aim is to stop you winning the slam.

This year has been fantastic for the England rugby team, to see a talented bunch of individuals finally win something is superb to see. Anyone who thinks that "normal service will resume" is clearly not looking at what is infront of them. England are such a young side still and will only improve. Without doubt the best 2nd row combination in the NH now with Launchbury and Lawes amazing deputies to bring in. Jamie George will be an upgrade over Hartley who I'd expect to see start next year, we've got Brookes who is an upgrade as well as Mr Tuilagi fit and Slade made his come back this weekend.

And that's without Nathan Hughes, Same Underhill and Jack Clifford... so England are looking good for the next couple of years.
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Old 21-03-2016, 11:23
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Maybe just read up on the laws of the game (not rules), until the conversion is kicked the referee can review a try. It was the assistant in his ear that said to him he had another angle to look at and rightly so Owens said the player (Mako) was behind the ball carrier so not interfering. Owens is a great ref and one of the Northern Hemisphere's only shining lights in the RWC so he knows what he's up to.
Spot on. This happened before to Farrell in Premiership final a few years ago. He was taking too long to do his kick, that ref saw incident again on big screen and asked for a review. There was an infringement and the try got crossed off.

Basically take the kick quicker guys
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Old 21-03-2016, 11:29
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Well player of the tournament short lists out and it's a joke!!
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Old 21-03-2016, 12:09
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Well player of the tournament short lists out and it's a joke!!
Some very noticeable omissions Itoje, Kruis, Roberts.

Also Nowell over Watson?
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