IRB Rugby World Cup 2011

by **AlexZ** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:52 am

Congrats, irishguy28 and Shorty. It was good game, it was impotant win.
IRELAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quaterfinal: Wales vs Ireland??????

South Africa - Fiji 49:3

by **irishguy28** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:30 pm

What a beautifully unexpected victory!

Tonight, Auckland truly is the real capital of Ireland. Although it's rooted in the deep seated cross-Tasman rivalry, I have never before witnessed a country so whole-heartedly adopt another as happened tonight. The Aussie fans were totally outnumbered.

Thank you New Zealand.

by **sneakythesnake** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:16 pm

well that was bloody brilliant! well done Ireland..was not expecting that result!!!!

Website · by **Shorty** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:47 pm

I can't believe Ireland won

That's FANTASTIC!!

Especially considering they beat Australia, NZ's biggest rivals :lol:

by **shrimpy_boy11** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:43 am

irishguy28 wrote:What a beautifully unexpected victory!

Tonight, Auckland truly is the real capital of Ireland. Although it's rooted in the deep seated cross-Tasman rivalry, I have never before witnessed a country so whole-heartedly adopt another as happened tonight. The Aussie fans were totally outnumbered.

Thank you New Zealand.

Town was AWESOME! Everyone just uniting over the irish victory! Us Kiwis are just estatic for your win

Met some awesome irish people last night!

by **AlexZ** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 2:39 pm

Wales - Samoa 17:10
It's was amazing game.

France - Canada 46:19
England - Georgia 41:10

Ireland could be in final!!!!!
So many fans of Ireland team here. Well, guys & girls. sneakythesnake, yes it was brilliant.

by **cidermaster** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 5:14 pm

Amazing win for Ireland,well done!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **irishguy28** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:05 pm

Didn't see the match but it looks from the scoreline that Italy totally dominated their clash against Russia

by **Formusic** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:45 pm

I m watching the match between Australia & USA

an aussie player seems KO...

by **irishguy28** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:40 am

Sorry, AlexZ!!!

How good was the Argentina/Scotland game? Especially the last 10 minutes!!!

Hard luck Pete!!!

by **cidermaster** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:56 am

Yeh it was a brilliant game!!!!!!!!

And to be fair i actually think Argentina deserved it,only just though!!!!

Well if beating England is not a big enough incentive for Scotland to stay in the World Cup,then nothing is............

Ireland like i said way before are the dark horses of this tournement,and fine dark horses with a gleaming coat they are.

by **Virgostar** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:14 am

Watched both the Ireland/Russia & Argentina/Scotland matches. Ireland of course were just too classy (like cidey, I do think they're the dark horses of the tournament, although I haven't watched enough matches to know for sure...but if they can kick our butts, surely that's an ominous sign), but I really wanted Scotland to win.

Was a nail-biter of a game in the end...the God-awful weather didn't help matters I'm sure.

by **irishguy28** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:33 am

I'm staying in the Russian team hotel in Rotorua! Some of the support crew (or even players?) have Aussie/NZ accents!!!

Website · by **Shorty** » Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:18 am

irishguy28 wrote:I'm staying in the Russian team hotel in Rotorua! Some of the support crew (or even players?) have Aussie/NZ accents!!!

Woo Neil you're in the same country as me :wink:

Are you coming up to Auckland at any point?

But ugh at the attitude of Kiwis here towards Australians

They're being extremely rude towards visitors to our country, and some have said they won't ever return. Good job guys, let's put people off visting NZ :roll:

by **Virgostar** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:58 am

I think some of your countrypeople Megan appear to be going a bit OTT with the Trans-Tasman rivalry. Sure, it's a rivalry that gets fierce at times, but no need to be so hostile.

Website · by **Shorty** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:21 am

Virgostar wrote:I think some of your countrypeople Megan appear to be going a bit OTT with the Trans-Tasman rivalry. Sure, it's a rivalry that gets fierce at times, but no need to be so hostile.

Tell me about it! It makes the rest of us people look terrible. I love you Aussies really :wink:

I dread to think what would happen if Australia beat NZ in a game

Mass lynchings of Aussies in the street or something!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to Scotland vs England this weekend. Two sides of my nationality facing each other!

by **Virgostar** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:30 am

Shorty wrote:
Virgostar wrote:I think some of your countrypeople Megan appear to be going a bit OTT with the Trans-Tasman rivalry. Sure, it's a rivalry that gets fierce at times, but no need to be so hostile.
Tell me about it! It makes the rest of us people look terrible. I love you Aussies really

I dread to think what would happen if Australia beat NZ in a game Mass lynchings of Aussies in the street or something!

Well your media hate us already for pinching Robbie Deans, not to mention having a Kiwi in our side who likes to mess with your captain. I wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of violence in the streets if that were to happen (mind you, the way we've been playing & getting injured, I doubt we'll make the semis).

Imagine if we Aussies acted like that towards you guys. There'd be mass uproar across the ditch! Mind you, there is any time we do something bad to you/beat you guys anyway :lol:

by **irishguy28** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:54 am

Shorty wrote:
Woo Neil you're in the same country as me Are you coming up to Auckland at any point?

I was there for the incredible weekend when Ireland beat Australia! And I'll be there again tomorrow evening.

Driving into Rotorua this evening, I passed a car with the registration SHOR7Y. I tried to get a photo! - but traffic was far too heavy. Needless to say, it reminded me of you!!!

Shorty wrote:
But ugh at the attitude of Kiwis here towards Australians They're being extremely rude towards visitors to our country, and some have said they won't ever return. Good job guys, let's put people off visting NZ

Indeed...I was glad I wasn't a Wallaby that night leaving Eden Park! Not only did they have to contend with the shock and disappointment of losing what they saw as a regular just-turn-up-and-win game, but they had to contend with the local kids who were quite unabashed in their mocking.

Walking along the K Road back into town along fan trail that evening, I passed some young Kiwis who were shouting across the street at some passing Wallaby fans that "Aussies are gay". A few feet further along, a car full of Aussie girls with the windows wound down shouted at a group of Kiwi kids shouting for Ireland that "Ireland are homos". :roll:

Website · by **Shorty** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:31 am

So we now know who's made the quarter finals!

Sad that Scotland just missed out

But I'm so proud of Ireland for coming top of their pool woo hoo

Also glad Wales made it as well! They absolutely destroyed Fiji, 66-0.

by **Formusic** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:12 pm

England All The Way!!!! 8-)

The France - England match seems to be very interesting

I hope God will save the Queen 8-)

Website · by **Shorty** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:49 pm

England will probably beat France, cos if you ask me, France seem to be having problems :-?

They got beaten by Tonga

Unless they're just faking everybody out, and will pull out the big guns now it's the quarter finals :-?

by **Virgostar** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 1:25 am

Sad that Scotland missed out too, was hoping they'd beat those English cheats. (Yes, England are my least fave team at this Cup, despite having English ancestry. I think the Scots got dudded a bit by the refs during their game.)

I did want to barrack for Italy just so we wouldn't have to play South Africa in the QFs, but when one of the Italian players went to eye gouge one of the Irish players :evil:

, I switched game-time allegiances. Besides, Ireland are my 2nd or 3rd fave team at this tournament anyway, so no biggie.

Megan, how is your country reacting to the news about Dan Carter? Are they all talking about it like Graham Henry did, as if he's died? I mean, come on, the guy did a groin injury, he didn't lose a freaking leg or something! I think losing him has put a big dent in NZ's World Cup hopes, but I wouldn't count the All Blacks as being down and out just yet. Colin Slade might want to sharpen his skills & presence though if he's going to be picked as #10 in this knockout phase...

Now for the match-ups:

Ireland vs Wales - A battle of the cute teams as far as I'm concerned. :lol:

I think it'll be a tough match, too close to call. Haven't watched much of Wales tbh. Interesting to note that AlexZ kinda called it at the beginning of this page!

England vs France - France look pretty shabby atm, but I'd kind of like them to stick it to England, for the reason I outlined in my first paragraph. Doubt it'll happen though.

Australia vs South Africa - Looks like our injury woes for now are mostly over, although losing Drew Mitchell over the weekend was a blow of sorts. Looked awful watching him hobble & cry out in pain. I really hope we win this one, but inconsistency from match to match is our biggest concern, aside from the injury toll. Shall be a good match.

NZ vs Argentina - All Blacks all the way. Can't see the Argies getting too much of a look in.

Website · by **Shorty** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:49 am

Virgostar wrote:Megan, how is your country reacting to the news about Dan Carter? Are they all talking about it like Graham Henry did, as if he's died? I mean, come on, the guy did a groin injury, he didn't lose a freaking leg or something! I think losing him has put a big dent in NZ's World Cup hopes, but I wouldn't count the All Blacks as being down and out just yet. Colin Slade might want to sharpen his skills & presence though if he's going to be picked as #10 in this knockout phase...

LOL, they're all like 'Tournament ending injury for Dan Carter OMG!!!!!' :lol:

And they played a game yesterday (vs Canada, nothing big, but still) without him or Richie McCaw and they did fine, so meh. I think they're freaking out cos they know without him, their chances ARE lessened. But yeah I'm loling at how they act like he's dead or something :lol:

My opinion on the matches:

Ireland vs Wales: The other side of the UK faceoffs! I'm glad Wales made the quarterfinals, but I think Ireland will take it out here. Ireland are the dark horses of the tournament!

England vs France: Like I said, I'm not hoping from much from France considering how they've been playing lately. I think England will win.

Australia vs South Africa: Now THIS is interesting. Aussie got bested by Ireland in their pool, they would be facing Wales if they had won the pool. South Africa had a faultless pool round, so this should be very close.

NZ vs Argentina: I think this is probably the most obvious match outcome here. NZ will best Argentina. And even I'm not a fan of the All Blacks at all, I kinda want them to beat Argentina cos Argentina made sure Scotland didn't make the quarters

Heh I'm a bit bitter, yes... :lol:

Let's see who will face who in the semis going by this... hahah if Ireland win and England also wins, they'll face each other lol. The other semi will be interesting, cos it'll be either NZ vs SA or NZ vs Aussie LMAO.

by **Formusic** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:33 pm

Shorty wrote:England will probably beat France, cos if you ask me, France seem to be having problems They got beaten by Tonga Unless they're just faking everybody out, and will pull out the big guns now it's the quarter finals

In 2007, NZ were supposed to be the best team in the world and they had been knocked out of the tournament by France. :-?

Virgostar wrote:Yes, England are my least fave team at this Cup, despite having English ancestry.

shame on you then :lol:

i joke

NZ always get the "best team in the world" status though they didn t win the title since 1987 (i wasn t even born yet) xD is it normal ?! i mean England have won the six nations championship this year and they have two world cup finals and one title in their bag since 2004 but they re not THE favorite, it s shocking. :roll:

My 1/4s analysis

Ireland - Wales : my head says Ireland but my heart says Wales because if England meet Ireland (1/2), it d be another story.
England - France : England obviously even if i m a tad bit worried ...(i now hope Johnny Wilkinson won t be the shooter because the new one seems more regular)
Australia - South Africa : Australia, despite their defeat against Ireland, I still think they can beat anyone, their game is despicably pleasant.
NZ - Argentina : NZ (about 60 pts) - (about 06 pts) ARG :lol:

Website · by **Shorty** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:14 pm

Formusic wrote:
Shorty wrote:England will probably beat France, cos if you ask me, France seem to be having problems They got beaten by Tonga Unless they're just faking everybody out, and will pull out the big guns now it's the quarter finals
In 2007, NZ were supposed to be the best team in the world and they had been knocked out of the tournament by France.

Hey, you don't need to tell me that. I know :lol:

I'm not even a fan of the All Blacks, despite being a Kiwi. In fact, I HATE them. They're overrated in NZ :roll:

I'm supporting England, Ireland and Wales