john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 That time of year again. 🙂 Saturday 4th Feb. Wales v Ireland BBC 13:15-16:30 England v Scotland ITV 16:45-18:45 Sunday 5th Feb Italy v France ITV 15:00-17:00 Win or lose, hope it's a good watch, Eddies gone, hopefully England will develop an Identity now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I’m in, missus on cooking duties today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Warren's back - hope we can win at least once........! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Anyone else seen the "Slammed" [ available on BBC I player ] program about the golden era for Welsh rugby? Well done with much action shown and the story told by some who were there. Hard to believe that in the sixty's the amateur rules were so strict that even coaching was not allowed. [ only players who were coached were schoolboys.] Interesting that rugby's rule makers are thinking of making tackling to be only below the waist. It was like that when I played in school [ I was rubbish by the way ] as well as ball carrier not allowed to dive into the tackle. I did not get injured playing rugby. With Football I was knocked unconscious by that heavy wet leather ball in the mush, when I came around I was lying on the side line and left. Came around to hear the teacher shout "get back on the field boy!" As for Cricket that was well dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I broke a leg playing rugby. Idiot here, hooker, not a prolific scoring position, caught the ball 7 yards out and ran for rare glory, between the posts my fevered brain ranted. A colder brain would have gone a yard or so outside the post. Result, I scored between the posts, legs including attached full back went other side. Broken fibula. I agree cricket is dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 The most interesting thing for me will be to see how much louder than usual the Welsh fans will be singing "Delilah". I felt the knife in my hand and ...... suddenly there was a wing rib....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 I went to a rugby mad school and played for a few years. Then suddenly everyone was much taller and heavier than me; as I was scrum half, I was a prized target so gave up! We were allowed to tackle above the waist - the only serious tackle issues I remember were the result of tackling low - someone's knees, or boots, when running, can do a lot of damage.... I can guarantee Delilah will continue to be sung very loudly 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 23 minutes ago, leccyflyer said: The most interesting thing for me will be to see how much louder than usual the Welsh fans will be singing "Delilah". I felt the knife in my hand and ...... suddenly there was a wing rib....... Yea, swigging dark heavy, in the Diggers down the road, so you don’t get thirsty later, “what we singing Dai, Cliff Richard doing his kiddies singing Christian rhyme”. ”you been up that mountain too long boyo, closed yer last brain cell down, get them in boyo.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Here we go. Bread made, engine mounted, refrained from writing answers expected questions on masking tape stick on forehead, as I want to see next weeks games. Not a clue what is going to happen this year, except, France will be difficult to beat I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Looking forward to all the matches. Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Oh waily, wailly. Exciting, soft tries, one world class try. A work in progress. Respect Scotland. Mutter, mutter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 Yep, tough one to lose but no grumbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Why did the english team have all these old fat guys? They never had a chance against the flower of Scotland ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Ernie said: Why did the english team have all these old fat guys? They never had a chance against the flower of Scotland ernie Aye, Marshal Wade ul be turning in is grave, Ern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Gobby here, having watched Italy/France, I haven’t a clue what comes next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Gatland's back! Sadly the same players made the same basic mistakes...... 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 Was cheering for Italy, too early to say next game, Ireland v France is the championship decider ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 19 penalties and beat Ireland? I honestly didn’t see why England cant do France on that showing. But, they won, and perhaps will settle. Not a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Italy were a revelation. Shame they gave away an soft try to start off with. If Tommy Allen had had his best kicking boots on Italy would have won that other things being equal. Bet the French had a nasty shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Fantastic first half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, Don Fry said: Fantastic first half. Ditto second. Don’t see many better matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Great game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 At final whistle heard the cheers from the West Wales coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Until minute thirty, thought Wales will not score this century. How they are behind is a mystery. I reckon handbags swinging next half. I sorted fitting of the precovered tail feathers on the big hack this morning, so I’m happy to watch rugby. Sorry to pre retirees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Ireland have no weak area, great to watch, happy days for the Scots as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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