Rugby Quotes of the Week

[USARugger]

^^^^^^^^

The Racing Metro coach must fancy Szarzweski too.

He's 32 years old and he's just been signed for another 5 years.

Tight five players never age, they just get fatter.​

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Some forward, somewhere - probably Pfitzy​

 

[Lee Grant]

Not exactly quotes of the week, but a few weeks ago.

Clermont v. Toulouse - Round 15

The visitors nearly turn the ball over near the corner flag on their goal line.

Robbie Nock:

That's a very dangerous position for Toulouse to lose possession.​

Carry on.
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[Hugh Jarse]

Highlanders vs Stormers. NZ Skysports commentator after Fekitoa takes off on a big lateral cross field run - 79 minute game time.

"And Fekitoa decides to take the long way round ... ... ... [he could] .. .. .. drive a taxi in Auckland"

Think it was "Sumo" Stevenson who said it.

 

[Dan54]

Heard Sumo with that one HJ, must admit had a good chuckle over it!

 

[USARugger]

I may be paraphrasing slightly because it's been a few days and it was very early in the morning but this one from the Hurricanes v. Rebels match over the weekend got a chuckle out of me.

I was flipping between tabs to come back to the Rebels pushing up on the 'Canes tryline before TJ Perenara slapped the ball down out of the air - we all know what comes next.. it was his attempt to deliberate with the match official which made it a comedy..

"But, I can do that!"

"No, you can't."

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Commentator Kees Meeuws attempts to compliment the brilliant play of Naholo:

"Every time he touches the ball he turns something into nothing."

 

[ChargerWA]

"Ihai West, rugbys coolest ginger can't hold on"

Sumo Stevens.

 

[Dan54]

I liked before kick off in Dunedin, the commentators were saying Rod Stewart had played in stadium during the week
Sumo says " yep there are cougar tracks all over the field"

 

[Ruggo]

I liked before kick off in Dunedin, the commentators were saying Rod Stewart had played in stadium during the week
Sumo says " yep there are cougar tracks all over the field"

He comes up with some good stuff that bloke. He seems to have a very sharp wit.

I have a little book of Paul Keating's jibes over the years but I recon a Sumo one would make for a great read.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

From the New Zealand Herald wrap up of Club Rugby Scores around the country:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11442564

NB. There was no play in Southland, Central Otago or South Otago due to duck shooting.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

From NZ Herald article on 1st XV rugby in Auckland, Dale Burden is the Headmaster of Mt Albert Grammar School.

The disproportionate importance it places on rugby is only part of the reason Mt Albert don't want cameras at their grounds.
The other big factor is that Burden is "sick and tired of agents and the rubbish they talk".
"Some of the absolute drivel they tell boys and their families is so far off the mark and the kids believe it. I say to the pupils that, whatever advice they need, there will almost certainly be someone within the school well qualified to give it."

Read the full, rather thought provoking article here:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=11442568

 

[Scoey]

I'm wondering if anyone can help me out with crediting a quote I think I remember? I'll give you all the details I think I know.....

I'm pretty sure it was before a Bledisloe match being played in New Zealand.
I think it was maybe played at Carrisbrook.
I think it was an ex-Wallaby who was a guest commentator or maybe being interviewed that said it.

As best I can remember, it went something like, "It should be a great game as long as the All Blacks wives don't get on the pitch and eat all of the grass."

The name Sam Scott-Young springs to mind but I don't remember him ever doing much comms. Dan Crowley perhaps? Not sure. Anyway, if anyone can help me out that would be good. If you can even just confirm that I haven't made it up and that something like this was actually said, I would appreciate it!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

The England team which played Wales reeked of too many laptops and not enough hard drive.


Chris Rattue in NZHerald online
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11521321

Same article:

They are the Frankenstein of world rugby, a scientific experiment with an ugly result. Their creators have just enough rugby understanding to put something together with excruciating detail, but not enough to make it work.

 

[yourmatesam]

The England team which played Wales reeked of too many laptops and not enough hard drive.

That is a sensational quote HJ!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

It is the quadrennial festival of rugby - RWC15. There should be a tonne of entries in the quote of the week thread.

 

[yourmatesam]

It is the quadrennial festival of rugby - RWC15. There should be a tonne of entries in the quote of the week thread.

I'll keep my eyes peeled...

 

[Hugh Jarse]

“Wales have more injuries than a field hospital at the Somme”
from G&GR Podcast Ep188.

 

[Wolfram]

Counties Manukau vs Tasman

Marty Banks just showed some good acceleration and scored a try.

Melodie Robinson:

"The reason people don't know about his pace or think he is not the fastest, is because he looks like a snooker player."

 

[jollyswagman]

Not sure if this fits the thread but it is the best place I could see to stick the link. Classic stuff and good for a laugh.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503077&gal_cid=1503077&gallery_id=154770

 

[boyo]

Tony Johnson (referring to Heyneke Meyer):-

"One day he's going to pop"