National Rugby Championship 2014
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Brian Westlake
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Wow... Sean Moloney would talk up his Nan taking a dump... This is atrocious. I think that some of these men are embarrassed to be out there
Really?
In the match thread there is pretty much universal praise for the game so far.
Brian Westlake
Arch Winning (36)
I will move to match thread
Brian Westlake
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Where is the match thread?
In the rugby matches forum.
Brian Westlake
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thank you
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Any good bloke rugby fan who isnt a uni mercenary should turn on Fox Sports 2
now. Buildcorp are getting bent over by Brisbane City. This is superb. What a glorious opener for this new national competition.
now. Buildcorp are getting bent over by Brisbane City. This is superb. What a glorious opener for this new national competition.
BDA
Jim Lenehan (48)
Just watched the first game and the NRC is a hit for me. Just what Australia has been missing. You could straight away see there is plenty of good talent out there that will make a name for themselves in this comp.
As for the rule changes I thought they worked really well. Penalties are almost a non-option so plenty of attacking rugby. Casual fans will love it. The scoring system also led to teams opting for a scrum of line-out off penalties so still plenty of reliance on a sturdy set piece.
The 3 points for a conversion seems like a bit much, but I can understand the reasoning behind this, as it ensures that the importance of a good place kicker is not forgotten.
As for the rule changes I thought they worked really well. Penalties are almost a non-option so plenty of attacking rugby. Casual fans will love it. The scoring system also led to teams opting for a scrum of line-out off penalties so still plenty of reliance on a sturdy set piece.
The 3 points for a conversion seems like a bit much, but I can understand the reasoning behind this, as it ensures that the importance of a good place kicker is not forgotten.
Omar Comin'
Chilla Wilson (44)
So there were 0 attempts at penalty goal, plenty of running rugby and inventive play, 10 tries, no yellow cards and only 20 penalties in the match. New points system a complete success in game 1. Well, some doubts about the 3 point conversion, but I guess you have to do something to please the people that really love goal kicking.
The scrums worked really well too. Both teams respected the time limit, didn't see a reset (could have missed one as I didn't see 15 mins) and the halfbacks were able to get the ball away cleanly.
If this brand of rugby continues I think there'll be some great games and some good crowds for the Saturday and Sunday afternoon matches as the competition progresses. Get behind it people!
The scrums worked really well too. Both teams respected the time limit, didn't see a reset (could have missed one as I didn't see 15 mins) and the halfbacks were able to get the ball away cleanly.
If this brand of rugby continues I think there'll be some great games and some good crowds for the Saturday and Sunday afternoon matches as the competition progresses. Get behind it people!
Snort
Nev Cottrell (35)
Wow, that was ordinary.
I thought the whole point of the NRC was to be a step up from Shute Shield. So why have the Stars run out with half of Sydney University's First Grade, plus a few Colts and Second Graders and some subbies from Balmain? Defence on both sides was poor and everyone tossed the ball around as though they were playing Sevens. What genius decided that it was good preparation for Super Rugby to tinker with the Laws to produce a style of Rugby different to Super Rugby?
This was not the Currie Cup. By a long shot.
I thought the whole point of the NRC was to be a step up from Shute Shield. So why have the Stars run out with half of Sydney University's First Grade, plus a few Colts and Second Graders and some subbies from Balmain? Defence on both sides was poor and everyone tossed the ball around as though they were playing Sevens. What genius decided that it was good preparation for Super Rugby to tinker with the Laws to produce a style of Rugby different to Super Rugby?
This was not the Currie Cup. By a long shot.
It is what it is
John Solomon (38)
The train has left the station Snort and you seem to have judged the whole journey at the very first stop.
Hang in there and give it some time, at least a few complete rounds.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
The 20 for the Stars is a Colt but is also a U20s rep from the recent JWC.
Regarding the standard of play. The Stars are Uni, yes. In the first half they were the dominant team because they had a seasons worth of combinations and cohesion and it showed. However as soon as City began to get some semblance of similar cohesion they ran away with it. They were clearly the better team. I think the Stars will discover this throughout the NRC. As the oppo team build cohesion their one club model mat very we'll be exposed as not quite up to scratch.
As for the game in general. On the RC it was mentioned that it was a loose affair. Which is true. It also got very wet but overall it was played at pace with great endeavour. The comp will evolve in the coming weeks. It will get more physical to match that endeavour. The majority seem to be very enthused by what we saw tonight with more to come.
Highlander35
Steve Williams (59)
Game made me really pumped for Sunday.
Hopefully the Weather is dry, and a similar game is had in Melbourne, although ideally without all the handling errors.
Hopefully the Weather is dry, and a similar game is had in Melbourne, although ideally without all the handling errors.
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Oh, then there were no Colts out there tonight.
#1 Tah
Chilla Wilson (44)
Yet.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
It's the National Rookie League, an American Minor Basketball league played from 2000 to 2002. Gawd, it's like you don't even have wikipedia.
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