Super Rugby Final 2024. Blues v Chiefs, June 22.

[Dan54]

Would think with PT back the favouritism will swing to Blues? He is integral to the Blues forward pack and their style of play. And with weather forecast I think tighties are going to play even bigger part in ti.

 

[KiwiM]

That's a hell of an effort by Patty to strap up and play

I think with that move he sheds the Paper Tiger tag.

 

[Marce]

Most kiwis who like union also like league. We are not as either/or as Australians are about the codes.

Maybe most of the Kiwis who live or have lived in Australia. Cause I always read Kiwis denigrate League when they discussed against Aussie League supporters.

"ABs beat Wallabies 20 years in a row"

Aussie League supporter: "Union is a tiny sport in Australia"

Average Kiwi answering: "Nobody cares about League, it's only played in 3 countries"

I mean, if they really like League wouldn't say that. IMO the Kiwis who like League, support QLD Maroons but not all of the Kiwis like League. Specially those who live in NZ and never lived in OZ

 

[KiwiM]

'Greatest thing I could achieve': Ioane targets ending Blues' title drought

The ABs centre has experienced the grandest stages but a Blues title would eclipse it all.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[Bullrush]

Maybe most of the Kiwis who live or have lived in Australia. Cause I always read Kiwis denigrate League when they discussed against Aussie League supporters.

"ABs beat Wallabies 20 years in a row"

Aussie League supporter: "Union is a tiny sport in Australia"

Average Kiwi answering: "Nobody cares about League, it's only played in 3 countries"

I mean, if they really like League wouldn't say that. IMO the Kiwis who like League, support QLD Maroons but not all of the Kiwis like League. Specially those who live in NZ and never lived in OZ

Sure...I was only born and lived there for 30-odd years. What would I know

 

[Dctarget]

Sure...I was only born and lived there for 30-odd years. What would I know

time to support the Wallabies brother

 

[Bullrush]

time to support the Wallabies brother

Never say never...

There is one scenario where I can see myself supporting the Wallabies/Wallaroos - we'll know in about 6 - 8 years perhaps

 

[Dctarget]

Never say never...

There is one scenario where I can see myself supporting the Wallabies/Wallaroos - we'll know in about 6 - 8 years perhaps

you have absolute weapons for kids who are going through the grades in Canberra? We can knit you one of those half gold half ABs jerseys for the games.

 

[Bullrush]

you have absolute weapons for kids who are going through the grades in Canberra? We can knit you one of those half gold half ABs jerseys for the games.

They have all played for the Brumbies at their age levels (my youngest plays an age group up with my middle child because we just can't get them to 3 different trainings and games etc lol)

I wouldn't say they are weapons. But they work hard and they enjoy playing. My eldest in particular LOVES playing and he wants to be an All Black. He has the plan all mapped out already lol.

If any of them make it to Wallaby or Wallaroo level - I won't need a half/half jersey bro..... it will be all gold!

 

[LeCheese]

you have absolute weapons for kids who are going through the grades in Canberra? We can knit you one of those half gold half ABs jerseys for the games.

I hear @Dismal Pillock knows his way around a needle and spoon thread

 

[Dctarget]

They have all played for the Brumbies at their age levels (my youngest plays an age group up with my middle child because we just can't get them to 3 different trainings and games etc lol)

I wouldn't say they are weapons. But they work hard and they enjoy playing. My eldest in particular LOVES playing and he wants to be an All Black. He has the plan all mapped out already lol.

If any of them make it to Wallaby or Wallaroo level - I won't need a half/half jersey bro..... it will be all gold!

get the proud parent thread going again, that's most definitely worthy material! It's my favourite thread on these forums, it's a nice rest from how shit Australian Rugby is.

Proud Parent's Thread

The past 2 years I have had that attitude PB, but last Saturday was the final straw. Most weeks he is lucky to get 10 minutes and when it finally appeared that he would be getting a full game (bearing in mind that I had to drive almost an hour to get there) and then see him miss almost the...

greenandgoldrugby.com

 

[Marce]

Sure...I was only born and lived there for 30-odd years. What would I know

I lived in Sydney too and many Kiwis I met hated League. The thibg you described is more for Pacific Islanders according miy experience. They don't care about League or Union, they only play for money lol

 

[Dan54]

They have all played for the Brumbies at their age levels (my youngest plays an age group up with my middle child because we just can't get them to 3 different trainings and games etc lol)

I wouldn't say they are weapons. But they work hard and they enjoy playing. My eldest in particular LOVES playing and he wants to be an All Black. He has the plan all mapped out already lol.

If any of them make it to Wallaby or Wallaroo level - I won't need a half/half jersey bro..... it will be all gold!

Got a mate who was same BR, his boy grew up and made it into Reds extended training squad, Aus U20s etc, so mate was Reds and Aust supporter at U20 level. His son actuallywas selected for Aussie 7s the day before he suffered a bad shoulder injury that stuffed him, so he didn't have to swap at full level. But rightfully was prepared to swap.

 

[RemainingInTheGame]

Got a mate who was same BR, his boy grew up and made it into Reds extended training squad, Aus U20s etc, so mate was Reds and Aust supporter at U20 level. His son actuallywas selected for Aussie 7s the day before he suffered a bad shoulder injury that stuffed him, so he didn't have to swap at full level. But rightfully was prepared to swap.

You got to support your family 100%.

I'd even support the Tah's against the Blues if my son played for the Tah's.

(Luckily his talents lie elsewhere).

 

[Bullrush]

I lived in Sydney too and many Kiwis I met hated League. The thibg you described is more for Pacific Islanders according miy experience. They don't care about League or Union, they only play for money lol

Except I lived in NZ - both rural and city - so perhaps ur experience is completely different to that of a NZ-born and bred NZer.

 

[Dan54]

Anyway, is it true the final is even on FTA in Aus? So Stan/9 must figure there some interest. I was a little surprised.

 

[KiwiM]

Anyway, is it true the final is even on FTA in Aus? So Stan/9 must figure there some interest. I was a little surprised.

Yes the final is live on 9Gem

 

[Dismal Pillock]

I'd even support the Tah's against the Blues if my son played for the Tah's.

If my son played for the Tahs I would hand him this t-shirt then never speak to him again for the rest of his life.

 

[Marce]

Except I lived in NZ - both rural and city - so perhaps ur experience is completely different to that of a NZ-born and bred NZer.

My experience says that most of the Kiwis living in OZ stay loyal to Union. Some hate League and some adore it

 

[Bullrush]

My experience says that most of the Kiwis living in OZ stay loyal to Union. Some hate League and some adore it

Your experience is limited LOL