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2023 Rugby World Cup

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KnickerlessParsons · 26/08/2023 17:17

Can't find a thread so thought I'd start one nice and early for some pre chat.

Really don't think either England or Wales are going to get out of the pool rounds 🙁

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GrouchyKiwi · 08/10/2023 15:12

AB fans are just as nervous! It's going to be a mighty clash.

Abhannmor · 08/10/2023 15:27

KnickerlessParsons · 08/10/2023 13:52

Isn't there talk about leaving the draw until nearer then next WC so that it's based on teams' more recent rankings rather than their rankings from several years ago?
Scotland definitely were the losers in this draw, in more ways than one.

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Yes I think that will be the new format. They can't risk another farce like this one?

duc748 · 08/10/2023 16:13

Isn't it the law, though? Same in football, World Cup or Euros, England never get a tough group. If there's a 'group of death', you can be sure England won't be in it!

Abhannmor · 08/10/2023 16:15

Táim tuirseach as well 😉. Nerves are shredded. The real NZ will show up next week 😱

Abhannmor · 08/10/2023 16:18

Champions League is the biggest fix @duc748 . Remember some TV executive saying ' We don't want Malmo v Nottingham Forest in the final ever again '.
And lo , it came to pass!

duc748 · 08/10/2023 16:30

Some say the same in my sport; they don't want Catalan Dragons in the Grand Final cos they won't bring fans like St Helens. But lo, it happened!

Abhannmor · 08/10/2023 16:44

Ah yes....money talks. I was glad Leicester City won the Premiership!

GrouchyKiwi · 08/10/2023 20:45

Fiji currently doesn't seem that interested in going through. Portugal doing a good job.

duc748 · 08/10/2023 21:11

GrouchyKiwi · 08/10/2023 20:45

Fiji currently doesn't seem that interested in going through. Portugal doing a good job.

Fix, fix, fix!!

Weepingwillows12 · 08/10/2023 21:19

Portugal might be causing an upset here. Tbh I like they way Portugal and Fiji have played this world cup but I would rather Fiji get through than Australia.

massistar · 08/10/2023 21:21

I want Portugal to win and Fiji to go through!

massistar · 08/10/2023 21:53

Brilliant. So happy for Portugal!

HewasH20 · 08/10/2023 21:59

Best result for everyone there

HewasH20 · 08/10/2023 22:00

If only they would add a touch of jeopardy to the 6N with promotion/relegation between Portugal, Georgia, Italy, England etc

GrouchyKiwi · 08/10/2023 22:02

Excellent result (and very surprising)!

AndNobbyDancing · 08/10/2023 22:11

Loved the Fiji game, this is why I love rugby. Absolutely the best result.

Glasgowgin · 09/10/2023 10:14

Fortunately power cut from the flooding meant I was spared watching the Scotland Ireland game! I’m Loved the Portugal Fiji game last night, was very impressed by the Portuguese fly half (although he looked about 12!)

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KnickerlessParsons · 14/10/2023 16:19

Never seen a ref go off injured before!

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algasport · 14/10/2023 16:52

Kicking off in Marseille..and not in the ball sense!

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KnickerlessParsons · 14/10/2023 16:57

Wales need to sort themselves out.

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Hedjwitch · 14/10/2023 17:01

Shot of Prince William and Prince George on the big screen. Prince George immediately switches from animated and happy to downcast and unhappy. That wee lad really doesnt like the limelight.

AndNobbyDancing · 14/10/2023 17:58

KnickerlessParsons · 14/10/2023 16:19

Never seen a ref go off injured before!

What happened? I only managed to watch the second half.

Very sorry for Wales.

algasport · 14/10/2023 18:00

Wales didn't show up today and Argentina deserved that. Sorry for Wales.

gingercat02 · 14/10/2023 18:02

Poor Wales but Argentina deserved that. Not sure which I would have preferred if we get through the All Blacks tonight

GrouchyKiwi · 14/10/2023 18:04

Well done, Argentina. Commiserations to any Welsh fans.

I am not sure I can bring myself to watch Ireland v NZ tonight. Too nerve-wracking. Will see how it looks after Strictly. Wink