Rugby World Cup 2011

[Binky]

if it wasn,t for that cheating half french ref denying us a place in the final i reckon wales would have won that game today

would say well done to the all blacks but they were lucky to win that one

Edited October 23, 2011 by Binky

[grumpyhack]

Probably the right result that reflected the game. France did far better than I expected after being written off as no hopers. I don't think I could have withstood the tension of a Wales - NZ final.

[abdoujaparov]

The right team won the tournament, but the wrong team won the final (if you know what I mean). France played the better rugby today and deserved to win the game

[Binky]

The right team won the tournament, but the wrong team won the final (if you know what I mean). France played the better rugby today and deserved to win the game

[Ed209]

France have been fined for confronting the Haka.

wtf?

I know the IRB have rules about confronting the Haka, but why exactly? Why do the Kiwis have privalege to make a pregame statement, and other teams do not?

Its a war dance, a challenge to the opposition. If the opposition want to get in their faces then so be it. Is it not all part of the theatre?

[The Nal]

Johnson gone then. Whos next?

Woodward back?

[pink_triangle]

I think its sad to see him gone, I'm not convinced he is a great coach but think a 6 nations win with an average squad should have bought more time. The media and fans overreacted to poor performances in a one off tournament with many similar teams. There was also huge arrogance setting a minimum requirement of beating France, a team who have had more 6 nations success in recent years and only narrowly lost the final.

Edited November 16, 2011 by pink_triangle