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Sep 16, 2015 4:27 PM CSTRugby World Cup 2015

Rugby World Cup 2015(Vote Below)

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New Zealand
16
32%
Australia
6
12%
South Africa
6
12%
Argentina
1
2%
England
5
10%
France
0
0%
Ireland
10
20%
Wales
3
6%
Scotland
1
2%
Namibia
2
4%
Total Votes
50
So the Rugby World Cup is upon us and beginning this Friday night.

Personally I think it will come down to the All Blacks, Australia and England as to who wins, giving my own country, Ireland, an outside chance.

Groups should be predictable enough apart from England, Australia and Wales's group with only 2 to qualify for the quarter finals.

Bring it on yay

To those not familiar with Rugby, its like American Football, without the protective clothing the players wear laugh
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Sep 16, 2015 4:33 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
All - Black's will probably win.

I am patriotic enough to hope that Ireland will come second
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Sep 16, 2015 4:36 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
mollybaby: All - Black's will probably win.

I am patriotic enough to hope that Ireland will come second
uukin load of fairies....pfffft.....grin laugh roll eyes tongue
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Sep 16, 2015 4:38 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
truheart1941: uukin load of fairies....pfffft.....


Fairies create magic angel2
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Sep 16, 2015 4:40 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
mollybaby: All - Black's will probably win.

I am patriotic enough to hope believe that Ireland will come second


Fixed wink laugh
Yeah they are certainly the favourites.

Current odds

All Blacks 5/4
England 9/2
S Africa 6/1
Australia 8/1
Ireland 9/1
France 12/1
Wales 25/1
Namibia 5000/1
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Sep 16, 2015 4:46 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
allthegoodnamest
allthegoodnamestallthegoodnamestLondon, Essex, England UK40 Threads 4,697 Posts
Aragorn11: Fixed
Yeah they are certainly the favourites.

Current odds

All Blacks 5/4
England 9/2
S Africa 6/1
Australia 8/1
Ireland 9/1
France 12/1
Wales 25/1
Namibia 5000/1


France are a spot of value, although I wouldn't rule out the Aussies.cheers
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Sep 16, 2015 4:47 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
truheart1941: uukin load of fairies....pfffft.....


6 Nation Champions tongue
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Sep 16, 2015 4:49 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
allthegoodnamest: France are a spot of value, although I wouldn't rule out the Aussies.


Yeah France always seem to perform in the WC's, especially against the All Blacks.

Australia seem to be going about their business quietly yet building momentum. It all seems to be geared towards this WC. That is some group.
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Sep 16, 2015 5:02 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr
BabettefrBabettefrLa France, Pays de la Loire France13 Threads 1,955 Posts
Aragorn11: So the Rugby World Cup is upon us and beginning this Friday night.

Personally I think it will come down to the All Blacks, Australia and England as to who wins, giving my own country, Ireland, an outside chance.

Groups should be predictable enough apart from England, Australia and Wales's group with only 2 to qualify for the quarter finals.

Bring it on

To those not familiar with Rugby, its like American Football, without the protective clothing the players wear


You have a solid team,, i do watch rugby depending on the team playing, but i'm 101% for football,, my son is part of a local rugby team here, and he will be having an x-ray for his shoulder joint,, displaced.
France has a good team too, but they lost last time against the Brits,,,
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Sep 16, 2015 5:08 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr: You have a solid team,, i do watch rugby depending on the team playing, but i'm 101% for football,, my son is part of a local rugby team here, and he will be having an x-ray for his shoulder joint,, displaced.
France has a good team too, but they lost last time against the Brits,,,


I would not surprise me in the least if France do well, but I can't see it.
They have been underperforming for the last 2/3 years and whether thats because of Saint-Andre or the demands of the league I do not know. Poss both, but I do think Saint Andre does not know what his best team is and is constantly chopping and changing.

Joe Schmitd is some manager and we will be more prepared than ever. We have never even reached the semi finals before so a lot will depend on our match with France, as the runner up in our group is likely to play the All Blacks in the quarters. We were close to beating them 10 months ago so you never know I guess.

Soor to hear about your son and hope he recovers soon.
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Sep 16, 2015 5:18 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
allthegoodnamest
allthegoodnamestallthegoodnamestLondon, Essex, England UK40 Threads 4,697 Posts
Aragorn11: Yeah France always seem to perform in the WC's, especially against the All Blacks.

Australia seem to be going about their business quietly yet building momentum. It all seems to be geared towards this WC. That is some group.


At the end of the day, it all boils down to who's got the biggest heart.
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Sep 16, 2015 5:22 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
allthegoodnamest: At the end of the day, it all boils down to who's got the biggest heart.


Between the top teams, yeah its a huge factor, who wants it most.
I do think game plan and discipline play an important part too.

Should be a fantastic tournament and I like what Lancaster is doing with England. They are going to be a force.

cheers
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Sep 16, 2015 6:48 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Texas is voting for the All Blacks! Sing it Hayley.wave
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Sep 17, 2015 9:13 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
Aragorn11: Yeah France always seem to perform in the WC's, especially against the All Blacks.

Australia seem to be going about their business quietly yet building momentum. It all seems to be geared towards this WC. That is some group.


Yes, lest we reminded when we were disposed of by the French in the semis some years ago.

I give Ireland an outside chance of making the finals. I wouldn't rule out Australia. They have that "never give up" attitude...a steeliness about them. Always a worry. The French are a dark horse, and as you say perform well in the WC.

Anything could happen. There seems to be a lot of pressure building on our chaps as a dead cert to make the finals. On form, they should, but we know the WC always brings with it surprises in any sporting code.
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Sep 17, 2015 9:13 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
Aragorn11: Yeah France always seem to perform in the WC's, especially against the All Blacks.

Australia seem to be going about their business quietly yet building momentum. It all seems to be geared towards this WC. That is some group.


Yes, lest we reminded when we were disposed of by the French in the semis some years ago.

I give Ireland an outside chance of making the finals. I wouldn't rule out Australia. They have that "never give up" attitude...a steeliness about them. Always a worry. The French are a dark horse, and as you say perform well in the WC.

Anything could happen. There seems to be a lot of pressure building on our chaps as a dead cert to make the finals. On form, they should, but we know the WC always brings with it surprises in any sporting code.
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Sep 17, 2015 9:15 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
oops....hic drinking
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Sep 17, 2015 2:13 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie: Yes, lest we reminded when we were disposed of by the French in the semis some years ago.

I give Ireland an outside chance of making the finals. I wouldn't rule out Australia. They have that "never give up" attitude...a steeliness about them. Always a worry. The French are a dark horse, and as you say perform well in the WC.

Anything could happen. There seems to be a lot of pressure building on our chaps as a dead cert to make the finals. On form, they should, but we know the WC always brings with it surprises in any sporting code.


The French have given you a couple of shocks down the years if I remember correctly. I think whoever finishes 2nd in our group play NZ in the quarter finals, assuming you top your group. That is likely to be Ireland or France. Could be a great match.

All Blacks have to be favourites and I agree about Australia. England are not going to be easy beat on their home soil either. Looking forward to it as I think this WC is more open than others, given the improvement in Northern Hemisphere teams in recent years.

Hope you're feeling better Berry hug
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Sep 18, 2015 1:26 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
Aragorn11: The French have given you a couple of shocks down the years if I remember correctly. I think whoever finishes 2nd in our group play NZ in the quarter finals, assuming you top your group. That is likely to be Ireland or France. Could be a great match.

All Blacks have to be favourites and I agree about Australia. England are not going to be easy beat on their home soil either. Looking forward to it as I think this WC is more open than others, given the improvement in Northern Hemisphere teams in recent years.

Hope you're feeling better Berry


Thank you....I am feeling better hug

I have occasional bad hair days >>>>>> redclown giggle

Yeah, you're right....the French make us nervous on the rugby field.

Ireland and England have made heaps of progress over the last few years, particularly Ireland in recent times.

The Rugby World Cup, 2015. Bring it on.

We have a competition.... thumbs up
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Sep 18, 2015 6:07 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
I know, I woke up this morning
rollers pointing Like that !

Can't wait now, am expecting a bruising encounter tonight with Engerland v Fiji but England should beat them.

Glad you're feeling better.

bouquet
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Sep 18, 2015 6:17 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie
BerrySmoothieBerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand3 Threads 4,733 Posts
Aragorn11: I know, I woke up this morning
Like that !

Can't wait now, am expecting a bruising encounter tonight with Engerland v Fiji but England should beat them.

Glad you're feeling better.


You woke up like that?

That would be a good morning for me! laugh

Yep, England should have no trouble in that match. Fiji are fast, but lack basic skills, not that I am any expert on rugby....just come from a sporting-mad family.

Thank you for the posy....flower
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Sep 18, 2015 6:18 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr
BabettefrBabettefrLa France, Pays de la Loire France13 Threads 1,955 Posts
Aragorn11: I know, I woke up this morning
Like that !

Can't wait now, am expecting a bruising encounter tonight with Engerland v Fiji but England should beat them.

Glad you're feeling better.


It's for tonigt !!! at 9 pm local time, direct coverage from here , !!!head banger head banger head banger
Tomorrow, will be for FRANCE ,,,,
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Sep 18, 2015 6:22 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
BerrySmoothie: You woke up like that?

That would be a good morning for me!

Yep, England should have no trouble in that match. Fiji are fast, but lack basic skills, not that I am any expert on rugby....just come from a sporting-mad family.

Thank you for the posy....


laugh

Tonight I shall be supporting Fiji yay
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Sep 18, 2015 6:23 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr: It's for tonigt !!! at 9 pm local time, direct coverage from here , !!!
Tomorrow, will be for FRANCE ,,,,


We're coming for ya ireland
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Sep 19, 2015 3:08 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Want so see grown men cry ?
The first time any other sport was played in the home of the GAA, Croke Park. An important day.



You can mute the 1st 1.20 secs if you don't want to listen to that drivel laugh

Game Day
#COYBIG

ireland
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Sep 19, 2015 3:26 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr
BabettefrBabettefrLa France, Pays de la Loire France13 Threads 1,955 Posts
,,Arag,, morning mate,,wave

T'was great, that UK #15 ,,is really a tornado,,grin
Fidji had a good defense,, I will be again scotched to rugby tonight, forecast says France can win over Italy,, wait & see,, the best wins,, have a pleasant weekend and "bon match" handshake
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Sep 19, 2015 3:30 AM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr: ,,Arag,, morning mate,,

T'was great, that UK #15 ,,is really a tornado,,
Fidji had a good defense,, I will be again scotched to rugby tonight, forecast says France can win over Italy,, wait & see,, the best wins,, have a pleasant weekend and "bon match"


Yeah Babette, England got over a potential banana skin last night. They will be hard to beat in this competition.
Hoping for an Italy win today wink

Today I will be suspending my love for all things Canadian smitten blues blushing devil
Just for today
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Sep 19, 2015 3:10 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Babettefr
BabettefrBabettefrLa France, Pays de la Loire France13 Threads 1,955 Posts
cheering cheering


TERRIBLE !!!! AT 10:22 ,, France- 25 ; ITALY ,, 3 cheering
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Sep 19, 2015 6:07 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
Sep 19, 2015 6:11 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
james9
james9james9dublin, Dublin Ireland2 Threads 100 Posts
Japan were superb today , 100/1 shock if anyone was lucky enough to back them.
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Sep 19, 2015 6:17 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
ianrees
ianreesianreesMaesteg, Mid Glamorgan, Wales UK5 Threads 42 Posts
Aragorn11: So the Rugby World Cup is upon us and beginning this Friday night.

Personally I think it will come down to the All Blacks, Australia and England as to who wins, giving my own country, Ireland, an outside chance.

Groups should be predictable enough apart from England, Australia and Wales's group with only 2 to qualify for the quarter finals.

Bring it on

To those not familiar with Rugby, its like American Football, without the protective clothing the players wear


That was a big upset tonight when Japan beat South Africa, watched it and Japan played it superbly
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Sep 19, 2015 6:37 PM CST Rugby World Cup 2015
this one is better

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