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Rugby at the olympics. The draw is as follows ....

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    #212
    The Lost Sheep
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    errlloyd wrote: »
    Has the sevens at the Olympics been a success? By that I mean is it getting a decent percentage of TV viewing figures/interest?

    I have really enjoyed it, and I scarcely watch 7s.
    I think it has. Considering the ground is out of way it hasn't had fantastic attendances but tv figures have been pretty good afaik...
    thebaz wrote: »
    i too rarely watch 7s, and really enjoyed the Japanese/NZ - stumbled on it by chance - the biggest problem I have had is the slaphazard TV viewing - perhaps if Ireland were playing the scheduling would have been better.
    RTE showed plenty of the 7s. Showing it on the main channels quite a bit. In what way was the tv coverage "slaphazard"?


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    #213
    clsmooth
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    When are the semis??

    EDIT: Today from 6:30 :cool:


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    #214
    thebaz
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    The Lost Sheep wrote: »

    RTE showed plenty of the 7s. Showing it on the main channels quite a bit. In what way was the tv coverage "slaphazard"?

    I wanted to watch some of the quarters last night - certainly wasn't on any of the main channels live - they seam to fit it in to spare slots at random times , in between endless canoeing slaloming


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    #215
    The Lost Sheep
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    thebaz wrote: »
    I wanted to watch some of the quarters last night - certainly wasn't on any of the main channels live - they seam to fit it in to spare slots at random times, in between endless canoeing slaloming
    It has been at different times though and its the Olympics and rugby 7s is far from what most will be interested. it has got plenty of coverage.


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    #216
    wp_rathead
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    this be some comeback from the argies
    their fans are class- id love a RWC in Argentina


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    #217
    wp_rathead
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    thebaz wrote: »
    I wanted to watch some of the quarters last night - certainly wasn't on any of the main channels live - they seam to fit it in to spare slots at random times , in between endless canoeing slaloming

    Here baz:
    http://www.rte.ie/sport/olympics/live/

    just scroll down to rugby :)


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    #218
    LuckyGent88
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    Pure class from Fiji


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    #219
    RedemptionZ
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    Fiji are just way too big and fast for this Japanese team, regardless of the wonderfully organised defence they can't cope with it. Fiji playing wonderful stuff.


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    #220
    RedemptionZ
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    Referee ruined the game with that yellow. Game over. Never a yellow. Real shame

    Fiji's lines are absolutely sublime


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    #221
    Patrick Stocky Goalkeeper
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    We should try get Hurling at the Olympics. This is what I think it would be like.

    No matter how decent other teams were, we'd still be able to smash it.


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    #222
    wp_rathead
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    anyone else's stream on RTE site just restart the Fiji V Japan match...


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    #223
    RedemptionZ
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    Dan Norton is so quick. Saved GBR there. South Africa's counter rucking is great.


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    #224
    LuckyGent88
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    What an idiotic play by the South African number 4 there. Had men to his right but went back to the left and tried a Hail Mary of a pass.


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    #225
    AbusesToilets
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    Common theme of crabbing runners in 7s. Loads of overlaps butchered, you'd be tearing your hair out in 15s if a player did that.


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    #226
    wp_rathead
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    Norton has some step


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    #227
    RedemptionZ
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    Top class by Norton as per usual. He's the difference between the two teams imo. The two SA wingers can't finish well enough. SA should have scored two more in the first half


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    #228
    LuckyGent88
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    That was a harsh holding on call against SA I thought


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    #229
    LuckyGent88
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    One last chance


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    #230
    swiwi_
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    swiwi_ wrote: »
    SA for the gold I reckon. Their defenceless excellent. A mixture of power white guys and speedy black guys. A perfect mixture of selection and coaching.
    RedemptionZ wrote: »
    Their team is very small. Can't see them getting past Fiji or GBR

    If we consider a 7-5 victory proof of principle, then I concede :)


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    #231
    swiwi_
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    We should try get Hurling at the Olympics. This is what I think it would be like.

    No matter how decent other teams were, we'd still be able to smash it.

    Pool A: Ireland

    Quarter final: winner of Pool A

    Semi-final: winner of quarter-final 1

    Final: winner of semi-final 1

    Prediction: Ireland for the gold medal.

    Betting suspended.


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    #232
    thebaz
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    hopefully Fiji do justice and win gold - out and out best team - play wonderful rugby


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    #233
    RedemptionZ
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    Deserved it. South Africa don't have much going forward. I had backed GBR to win the gold yesterday, I'll stick to my guns there. Fiji are by far the best going forward but defensively lacking and normally this why NZ comes off better. I'm substituting in GBR for them and think it'll end up like that.


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    #234
    thebaz
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    swiwi_ wrote: »
    Pool A: Ireland

    Quarter final: winner of Pool A

    Semi-final: winner of quarter-final 1

    Final: winner of semi-final 1

    Prediction: Ireland for the gold medal.

    Betting suspended.

    and Scotland for silver - or Team GB as its called ;)


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    #235
    RedemptionZ
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    swiwi_ wrote: »
    If we consider a 7-5 victory proof of principle, then I concede :)

    They did extremely well first half, probably should have won but just didn't have enough out wide in my opinion. But on another day they could be walking away with gold! A lot of quality in the team and very well organised


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    #236
    swiwi_
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    RedemptionZ wrote: »
    They did extremely well first half, probably should have won but just didn't have enough out wide in my opinion. But on another day they could be walking away with gold! A lot of quality in the team and very well organised

    The GB defence at the end was outstanding and size probably did play a role. I agree with you that Fiji attack is better than GB but defence is worse.


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    #237
    Patrick Stocky Goalkeeper
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    swiwi_ wrote: »
    Pool A: Ireland

    Quarter final: winner of Pool A

    Semi-final: winner of quarter-final 1

    Final: winner of semi-final 1

    Prediction: Ireland for the gold medal.

    Betting suspended.

    We'd probably get done for doping.

    "Sure I thought it was only a bit of protein like!?"


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    #238
    nehe milner skudder
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    RedemptionZ wrote: »
    Fiji are just way too big and fast for this Japanese team, regardless of the wonderfully organised defence they can't cope with it. Fiji playing wonderful stuff.

    The problem for Japan is Fiji poached more Fijians than they did .

    They need to up the ante for 2020.


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    #239
    sydthebeat
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    So.... Final at 11pm tonight, is that correct?


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    #240
    FACECUTTR
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    So.... Final at 11pm tonight, is that correct?

    Sure is and bronze medal play off is at 10:30 between Japan and South Africa.


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    #241
    wp_rathead
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    New Zealand vs Argentina is arguably the pick of the games at 10.00 for 5th spot


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