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Rugby League World Cup 2017 (27th Oct. to 2nd Dec.)

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  • #32
    KevIRL
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    Wow italy were fancied to win that by 14-15 points according to bookies


  • #33
    Mr.Nice Guy
    Registered Users Posts: 45,535 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Nice Guy


    It could be a tough day for the Scots. Some scary power in this Tonga side.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



  • #34
    KevIRL
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    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    It could be a tough day for the Scots. Some scary power in this Tonga side.

    Decided to stay watching the Leb-Fra match as it's the first close one of the tournament. 18-12 to Leb now


  • #35
    KevIRL
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    18 all inside the last 10 mins here


  • #36
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Great try Mitchell Moses following a DG. Leb ahead by 7


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  • #37
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Taumalolo powers through two men to get Tonga's second try.

    Update: And almost immediately Tonga get a third. Jennings.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



  • #38
    KevIRL
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    Lebanon get their first ever world cup win


  • #39
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Michael Jennings has got a first half hat-trick. Tonga go in at the break 38-0 (should have been 40 as an easy kick was missed). I feel sorry for Scotland.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



  • #40
    KevIRL
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    50-4 to Tonga in the end.


  • #41
    seanhynes
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    Was surprised they didn't run in a lot more 2nd half tonga ,was thinking at worst 5/6 more ,the physicality difference was ridiculous


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  • #42
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    The Aussies love a ladder, so here's the world cup's after week one.

    IMG_20171030_013716.jpg

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #43
    brandnewaward
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭brandnewaward


    the England squad came into my bar about ten mins after i left ....spewing. My rooster supporter mate took on tom burgess in pool :D


  • #44
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    brandnewaward wrote: »
    the England squad came into my bar about ten mins after i left ....spewing. My rooster supporter mate took on tom burgess in pool :D

    Is there interest in the world cup over there brandnew? There was talk pre tournament they weren't interested, but I've read a couple of articles saying viewing figures did well the first weekend.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #45
    brandnewaward
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭brandnewaward


    Yeah , its great. The NRL off season sucks , there's nothing to watch haha. Love having some league back


  • #46
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Australia take on France today, kick off at 9am. It'll probably/definitely be France getting a shoeing.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #47
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    France have made a game of this so far!

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #48
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Hammering in the end. There will be more interesting games over the weekend. Samoa Tonga should be good on Saturday, then a huge game on Sunday for Ireland against PNG.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #49
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    I heard France made a good effort. Shame they ended up with that bruising result.

    Looking forward to the Ireland game. I'm going to try and watch the UFC event before it so I don't know whether to try and get a few hours sleep, or just stay up all night and watch through everything. It will be tough either way!

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



  • #50
    feargale
    Registered Users Posts: 8,636 ✭✭✭feargale


    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    Looking forward to the Ireland game.

    Where can it be watched? TV channel? Thanks.


  • #51
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    feargale wrote: »
    Where can it be watched? TV channel? Thanks.

    It will be on Eir Sport 2 with coverage starting at 5:30 am (match starts 6am).

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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  • #52
    KevIRL
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    Just the 14 tries for NZ v Scotland in another one-sided affair


  • #53
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    KevIRL wrote: »
    Just the 14 tries for NZ v Scotland in another one-sided affair

    Kiwis were accused of disrespect for fielding a weakened team against Scotland, imagine the damage with a full strength team.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #54
    KevIRL
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    Tonga beat Samoa 32-18. The result never really looked in any doubt.


  • #55
    KevIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 39,494 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Reminder that England v Lebanon about to start on BBC 2


  • #56
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Comfortable but unconvincing from England. Still, first win on the board.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #57
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Huge game for Ireland tomorrow morning, if they can be close (within 6 points) to PNG with 20 minutes to go i think they could win it. My reasoning is the sheer physical size of them, they'll end out of steam before the finish.

    We can hope anyway.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #58
    KevIRL
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    Bookies have PNG by 16. Well they were wrong last week so fingers crossed!


  • #59
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    The conditions will be very tough. I just hope the team can be in the contest and give a good account of themselves. Mark Aston's gameplan worked a treat against Italy and I gather he has worked with some of the PNG players at Sheffield so hopefully he has a nice plan in store. It should be a great occasion. I just hope I'm awake for it!

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



  • #60
    KevIRL
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    Come on Ireland


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  • #61
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Intimidating place to have to play, good luck Ireland.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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