Should there be an official Six Nations rugby thread on AH?

Tugboats

The majority of Irish people only really watch the 6 nations. The Rugby forum can be an intimidating place for them as they don't know the players names or even the rules of the game. I think a thread in here would be ideal for those who want to discuss one of the most iconic sporting events in the world.

Who are Ireland playing and what time is kick off?

Sir Osis of Liver.

Nice try OP.

Tugboats

We had a super bowl thread for casuals why not a 6 nations one? I would like to discuss it but I don't know much about the rules or the words to Ireland's Call. I'm sure many are in the same boat as myself.

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Wang King

Probably not, rugby threads on AH generally end up going down the routes of "rubbish minority sport that wastes our tv license fee" or "Its not really an Irish team when you have British subjects in the side" ...not to mention Ireland's Call getting hammered at every opportunity... ....nope, its going to end badly OP, but at least you tried.

Tugboats

Wang King wrote: »

Probably not, rugby threads on AH generally end up going down the routes of "rubbish minority sport that wastes our tv license fee" or "Its not really an Irish team when you have British subjects in the side" ...not to mention Ireland's Call getting hammered at every opportunity... ....nope, its going to end badly OP, but at least you tried.

That's disappointing to hear.

kneemos

I like Irelands Call.


There I said it.

Tugboats

kneemos wrote: »

I like Irelands Call.


There I said it.

I'm listening to it now on youtube trying to learn the words. Did you buy a replica shirt? I got mine yesterday

Yeah_Right

Tugboats wrote: »

The majority of Irish people only really watch the 6 nations. The Rugby forum can be an intimidating place for them as they don't know the players names or even the rules of the game. I think a thread in here would be ideal for those who want to discuss one of the most iconic sporting events in the world.

Who are Ireland playing and what time is kick off?

Playing Italy. Kick off is at 2:30pm.

anncoates

Like, totes, no.

namloc1980

Seriously though Ireland's Call is dreadful. A bit of riverdance on the halfway line or anything would be preferable.

Tugboats

namloc1980 wrote: »

Seriously though Ireland's Call is dreadful. A bit of riverdance on the halfway line or anything would be preferable.

Hi a poster pointed out that these threads get closed because people make fun of Ireland's Call. We should do everything to avoid that happening. The thread is for people to discuss the event in a casual manner without feeling intimidated.
Thanks

It's only 3 hours to kick off. The excitement is building..

_Jumper_

What was the score the last time ireland played england at home in this?

kneemos

Tugboats wrote: »

I'm listening to it now on youtube trying to learn the words. Did you buy a replica shirt? I got mine yesterday

Aw no.

Tugboats

_Jumper_ wrote: »

What was the score the last time ireland played england at home in this?

Is this a test? This thread is for casual fans not those who remember scores and stats.

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MRnotlob606

Irelands call is indicative of Ireland's lasting unity

I'l run away now.

Macavity.

No, I find Rugby fans to be very snobby in general, in particular to other sports that are not as physical. It's really annoying, you people know who you are.

_Jumper_

Tugboats wrote: »

Is this a test? This thread is for casual fans not those who remember scores and stats.

Thanks

No, its for a comp.

Casual fans should know this.

Chucken

_Jumper_ wrote: »

No, its for a comp.

Casual fans should know this.

06-12 To England 2013

namloc1980

IRB did a study following the 2011 RWC and worked out that the time waiting at scrum time combined with that time when kicks at goal are being taken exceeds the time the ball is actually in play by a little more than three minutes. Snooze fest.

Chucken

namloc1980 wrote: »

IRB did a study following the 2011 RWC and worked out that the time waiting at scrum time combined with that time when kicks at goal are being taken exceeds the time the ball is actually in play by a little more than three minutes. Snooze fest.

Snooze fest????? :eek:

Have you ever been to a rugby match?

Its far from snoozing you'd be doing.

Tugboats

Chucken wrote: »

Snooze fest????? :eek:

Have you ever been to a rugby match?

Its far from snoozing you'd be doing.

I find it difficult to get a ticket for the 6 nations. What happens at these matches?

Macavity.

Macavity. wrote: »

No, I find Rugby fans to be very snobby in general, in particular to other sports that are not as physical. It's really annoying, you people know who you are.

It's really the newer fans that are like that. The ones who grew up playing the game and watching AIL matches are great.

The real fans like.

namloc1980

Chucken wrote: »

Snooze fest????? :eek:

Have you ever been to a rugby match?

Its far from snoozing you'd be doing.

Indeed I have. The amount of dead time is unreal. Huge amounts wasted waiting for kicks, lineouts and scrums. In an average rugby game the ball is in play for only 35 minutes of the 80. Snooze fest.

Chucken

Tugboats wrote: »

I find it difficult to get a ticket for the 6 nations. What happens at these matches?

Have a read of this and you'll be roaring at the telly at 2.30

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/rugby-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html

kneemos

namloc1980 wrote: »

IRB did a study following the 2011 RWC and worked out that the time waiting at scrum time combined with that time when kicks at goal are being taken exceeds the time the ball is actually in play by a little more than three minutes. Snooze fest.

They're big lumbering hulks mostly,not really built for constant running.All about the tactics.
Rugby League is much more flowing though I think.

Tugboats

[Deleted User] wrote: »

It's really the newer fans that are like that. The ones who grew up playing the game and watching AIL matches are great.

The real fans like.

That's interesting. I always thought the casual fans are more friendly

Yeah_Right

Tugboats wrote: »

I find it difficult to get a ticket for the 6 nations. What happens at these matches?

Going to my first 6 nations match next week. Really looking forward to it.

Love the 6 nations. The atmosphere in the pubs near the stadium is always great.

Tugboats

Tugboats wrote: »

I find it difficult to get a ticket for the 6 nations. What happens at these matches?

Depends where you're sitting really, higher up in the stands you'll probably be offered a toffee by some posh kid.

Closer to the pitch you're going to end up beside some yahoo shouting 'come on, Munster!' at every scrum.

You'll generally find the newer fan hanging around the bars or not looking at the pitch dotted around the ground.

Tugboats

Tugboats wrote: »

That's interesting. I always thought the casual fans are more friendly

Friendly enough, mostly clueless and arrogant, and almost always a Leinster fan.

Gummy Panda

No rugby is a southsider sport

Tugboats

Gummy Panda wrote: »

No rugby is a southsider sport

Is Dublin divided on a matches? Do Northsiders secretly hope Ireland get beat?

Karl Stein

I ♥ the 6 Nations.



OP there's a thread here where you can ask about rules/laws.

Duckworth_Luas

Tugboats wrote: »

Is Dublin divided on a matches? Do Northsiders secretly hope Ireland get beat?

Three Northsiders on Irish team today, 1 Southsider.

Peregrine

Chucken wrote: »

06-12 To England 2013

Don't talk about 2013 2013 never happened.

Chucken

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

Three Northsiders on Irish team today, 1 Southsider.

Lets not start this. Its the Irish team.

Nim wrote: »

Don't talk about 2013 2013 never happened.

Ok. Sorry

Duckworth_Luas

Chucken wrote: »

Lets not start this. Its the Irish team.

Start what? I was responding to a question!

Chucken

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

Start what? I was responding to a question!

Sorry, I know. I should have said, lets not entertain that kind of baiting.

Sorry

Wang King

And of course the quickest way to get this thread shut down, is for the great "football v rugby" debate to rear it's head

Canis Lupus

Glory glory Man Utd... Am I doing it right?

kneemos

kneemos wrote: »

They're big lumbering hulks mostly,not really built for constant running.All about the tactics.
Rugby League is much more flowing though I think.

League might flow more but it's just terrible.

ted1

Macavity. wrote: »

No, I find Rugby fans to be very snobby in general, in particular to other sports that are not as physical. It's really annoying, you people know who you are.

Not snobby , just not chavvy.

Tugboats

George Hook sporting a funky tie

Sh3m

Not long until kick off now.

Looking forward to this one. Will be interesting to see if Henshaw and Payne can poke a few holes in the Italy line. Murray man of the match 12/1 with Paddy Power worth a punt. With Sexton out Murray will run the show.

Sean O'Brien just pulled out with a hamstring too. Not good. Tommy O'Donnell will come into the starting team then.

Tugboats

Sh3m wrote: »

Not long until kick off now.

Looking forward to this one. Will be interesting to see if Henshaw and Payne can poke a few holes in the Italy line. Murray man of the match 12/1 with Paddy Power worth a punt. With Sexton out Murray will run the show.

Sean O'Brien just pulled out with a hamstring too. Not good. Tommy O'Donnell will come into the starting team then.

Hi, you seem to know a lot. This thread is for very casual fans who don't know the names of the players. You may find the official thread in the Rugby forum more suitable.

Thanks

LizT

I'm sure the Rugby forum will be happy to welcome casual fans