RBS Six Nations 2016

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  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #32

    Agree R2b, the TMO has a lot of +ve's and very few -ve's, the refcam is also an added bonus IMO, this more than justifies the use of technology in the game today, showing all exactly how a ref should control a game. It has made the game more watchable and enjoyable for me, also, I think it has made the game more understandable especialy for  the new audiences, which are growing in size. Win WinWink......Cool

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2016 #33

    You & me both BTHappy. Life stops or is put on hold until it's over. 

    And Me....don't forget me. Rugby fan whatever country's playing.

    Good  to hear nellieSmile......Cool

    Write your comments here...me too!! Both codes! Also enjoy Ref. cam., Love the banter overheard and the 'rule' bending covert/overt 'efforts' it reveals, then the cries of 'who, me ref.?' Wink

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2016 #34

    Incidentally, I watched the ladies final this evening, Richmond V Saracens!  Very skilful in my opinion and would give many a junior clubs male side a run for their money! The soft hands ball passing skills were particulary good!

  • johndailey
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    edited January 2016 #35

    Is it my imagination that the majority of scrums are still fed with a crooked feed from the scrum halves? I was under the impression that the authorities were clamping down on it. By the way, Scotland are showing signs of improvement and are one of the dark
    horses if not this season but in the future.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #36

    I don't think much has changed as far as crooked feeds go. The refs have not controlled this "cheating" for many a year. It's done so blatently these days, infuriates me.Yell

  • johndailey
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    edited January 2016 #37

    I would not like to see it but as things are at the moment , we might as well have uncontested scrums. Also, players holding on to the ball or kicking it away to prevent a quick tap and go from a penalty should be dealt with. The refs have the power, know
    it goes on and do nothing at all about it. I also get infuriated at these issues.

  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #38

    I noticed these illegal feeds all through the world  cupYell

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #39

    I noticed these illegal feeds all through the world  cupYell

    Funny but the refs didn't.....wonder why.Wink

  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #40

    I noticed these illegal feeds all through the world  cupYell

    Funny but the refs didn't.....wonder why.Wink

    Makes you kinda think that it's not illegal anymore nellieYell I also noticed that the commentaters didn't comment about it either.....Funny or
    what?.....Cool

  • johndailey
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    edited January 2016 #41

    When Brian  Moore commentates on matches, he gets well wound up with crooked feeds.

  • bestboy
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    edited January 2016 #42

    Since qualifying as a referee Brian Moore comments negatively on every refereeing decision. 

    I also find him negative about anything England do, drives me mad even if he's right!

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #43

    Here are the times of the matches on TV, Hope this helps.

    Date (kick-off time GMT) Fixture TV coverage
    Sat, 6 Feb (14:25) France v Italy BBC One
    Sat, 6 Feb (16:50) Scotland v England BBC One
    Sun, 7 Feb (15:00) Ireland v Wales ITV
    Sat, 13 Feb (14:25) France v Ireland BBC One
    Sat, 13 Feb (16:50) Wales v Scotland BBC One
    Sun, 14 Feb (14:00) Italy v England ITV
    Fri, 26 Feb (20:05) Wales v France BBC One
    Sat, 27 Feb (14:25) Italy v Scotland ITV
    Sat, 27 Feb (16:50) England v Ireland ITV
    Sat, 12 Mar (13:30) Ireland v Italy ITV
    Sat, 12 Mar (16:00) England v Wales ITV
    Sun, 13 Mar (15:00) Scotland v France BBC One
    Sat, 19 Mar (14:30) Wales v Italy BBC One
    Sat, 19 Mar (17:00) Ireland v Scotland ITV
    Sat, 19 Mar (20:00) France v England BBC One
  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #44

    Thanks nellie, just the jobSmile.....Cool

  • ADP1963
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    edited January 2016 #45

    Here are the times of the matches on TV, Hope this helps.

    Date (kick-off time GMT) Fixture TV coverage
    Sat, 6 Feb (14:25) France v Italy BBC One
    Sat, 6 Feb (16:50) Scotland v England BBC One
    Sun, 7 Feb (15:00) Ireland v Wales ITV
    Sat, 13 Feb (14:25) France v Ireland BBC One
    Sat, 13 Feb (16:50) Wales v Scotland BBC One
    Sun, 14 Feb (14:00) Italy v England ITV
    Fri, 26 Feb (20:05) Wales v France BBC One
    Sat, 27 Feb (14:25) Italy v Scotland ITV
    Sat, 27 Feb (16:50) England v Ireland ITV
    Sat, 12 Mar (13:30) Ireland v Italy ITV
    Sat, 12 Mar (16:00) England v Wales ITV
    Sun, 13 Mar (15:00) Scotland v France BBC One
    Sat, 19 Mar (14:30) Wales v Italy BBC One
    Sat, 19 Mar (17:00) Ireland v Scotland ITV
    Sat, 19 Mar (20:00) France v England BBC One

    Write your comments here...Thanks Nellie.

  • Fisherman
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    edited January 2016 #46

    After watching Exeter v Ospreys this pm, dont give a lot of hope for Wales thiss season.

  • bestboy
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    edited January 2016 #47

    After watching Exeter v Ospreys this pm, dont give a lot of hope for Wales thiss season.

    Watched Wasps v Leinster on Saturday- therefore Ireland look iffy!

  • johndailey
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    edited January 2016 #48

    I Like watching Exeter. They are a breath of fresh air and not beaten till the 80th minute.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #49

    Matt Dawson likes to think he knows it all. He could be right though.....Cool

    And he was!! I could say I told you so, but I wouldn't dare do that.....WinkSealed

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #50

    I see there are 3 debutants in the England squad to play against Scotland in their 1st match of this years 6 Nations, but looking at the full squad it would appear that the team to run out will be very much the same as that which took part in the World Cup
    matches.

  • ABM
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    edited January 2016 #51

    I  just  hope  that  England  finish  each  game  with  the  same  number  of  players  on  the  pitch  as  when  they  started  !!

    Right  now  I  do  have  my  doubts,  though.

  • johndailey
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    edited January 2016 #52

    I  just  hope  that  England  finish  each  game  with  the  same  number  of  players  on  the  pitch  as  when  they  started  !!

    Right  now  I  do  have  my  doubts,  though.

    Write your comments here...I wouldn't mind betting that the names you are thinking about are the ones that I see as dodgy!

  • ABM
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    edited January 2016 #53

    SurprisedWink

  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #54

    I  just  hope  that  England  finish  each  game  with  the  same  number  of  players  on  the  pitch  as  when  they  started  !!

    Right  now  I  do  have  my  doubts,  though.

     

    Write your comments here...I wouldn't mind betting that the names you are thinking about are the ones that I see as dodgy!

    Oh yea of little faithYell.... Forget the doom and gloom, look on the bright side. Instead of waiting for your prophesy to come true, be thankful
    that we  have a Coach who has the guts to pick the best players and draw a line so they can all start again with the same chance. well done Mr Jones I say, let the tut tutters be silenced, be positiveHappy.....Cool

  • briantimber
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    edited January 2016 #55

    I see there are 3 debutants in the England squad to play against Scotland in their 1st match of this years 6 Nations, but looking at the full squad it would appear that the team to run out will be very much the same as that which took part in the World Cup
    matches.

    Agree nellie, but I think that a bit of mindset tuning and bonding is being done, new leadership is essential, as is the relieving of certain responsibilities from others, this may well make certain players  give better performances. The only way is up.Smile......Cool

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2016 #56

    I think that there'll be a lot of winding up DH during the games. Hopefully he's learnt his lesson and will behave.....controlled agression should be his bywords from now on.

  • hitchglitch
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    edited January 2016 #57

    It seems that Eddie Jones will pick a big pack and an experienced team without too much new blood.  This would be a sensible strategy specifically for the Scotland match which could be wet, windy and intimidating. Depending on how it goes I would expect
    to see something a bit more experimental and with more of the new faces at the Italy match. Fascinating.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2016 #58

    Well, it starts this weekend!! Can't wait to see how well England get on against Scotland, now the new manager's in place.

  • briantimber
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    edited February 2016 #59

    Same here nellie, I don't expect miracles, would like to see an improvement in forsight, lineouts and scrums.....Cool

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2016 #60

    What I'd like to see is referees ensuring that the balls go into the scrum down the middle and that there's no feeding by the scrum halfs. Pie in the sky I know, but one can only hope.

  • briantimber
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    edited February 2016 #61

    What I'd like to see is referees ensuring that the balls go into the scrum down the middle and that there's no feeding by the scrum halfs. Pie in the sky I know, but one can only hope.

    I wish.....Cool

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