Can't believe I was actually excited for that turd of a final and worked hard to avoid spoilers all morning. Did South Africa even attempt to run with the ball once?
For that poster that was wondering why Rugby League is so much more popular in Australia, check out all these exciting tries from the Australia vs New Zealand match the other day.
That is much better than when I have watched League and it was like watching paint dry except less exciting.
Not that the final today is much to write home about.
It is cool that they use the video to get things right but at this point it is taking away from the game for sure.
What an anti-climatic final, even for a one point game. One try and everyone is talking about the officiating.
Can we get the 20 minute red card implemented already? Completely illogical a red card infraction in the 10th minute is a 70 minute penalty, while if you do the same infraction in the 70th minute it might as well have been a yellow.
Not a great advertisement for rugby with the constant stoppages and confusing calls.
I think with how harsh they are being with any head contact I totally agree with the 20 min red card or at least bring in a third card, orange obviously makes sense, for a play like happened today.
Had one co worker tell me they spent the day crying.
Had another who refs rugby union that just sent in their resignation. Called the finals officiating with the TMO impact a disaster they don’t want to be a part of and is only reffing league from now on.
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Had one co worker tell me they spent the day crying.
Had another who refs rugby union that just sent in their resignation. Called the finals officiating with the TMO impact a disaster they don’t want to be a part of and is only reffing league from now on.
What was the issue? The red to Cane? I thought it was a bit harsh, personally, but I also get it. They’re trying to eliminate contact to the head.
It’s interesting to me, but the game seems a lot more ballistic than it was when I played. I don’t know if it’s just plain bigger, faster more athletic guys (could be a piece of it), or a more aggressive style in terms of the contact. Obviously tackles are still wrapped and everything like that, but there just seems to be more emphasis on sticking guys today than there once was? Maybe I’m just making that up though?
Had one co worker tell me they spent the day crying.
Had another who refs rugby union that just sent in their resignation. Called the finals officiating with the TMO impact a disaster they don’t want to be a part of and is only reffing league from now on.
Disclaimer - not a born and raised kiwi and not a huge rugby fan.
I'm way more gutted about our recent election result than the rugby, in fact I wanted the All Black to lose to Ireland (the day after the election) to wipe the smiles off the smug boomers' faces after voting to f over young people and the environment.
What was the issue? The red to Cane? I thought it was a bit harsh, personally, but I also get it. They’re trying to eliminate contact to the head.
It’s interesting to me, but the game seems a lot more ballistic than it was when I played. I don’t know if it’s just plain bigger, faster more athletic guys (could be a piece of it), or a more aggressive style in terms of the contact. Obviously tackles are still wrapped and everything like that, but there just seems to be more emphasis on sticking guys today than there once was? Maybe I’m just making that up though?
The game has changed. The game is really about owning the contact zone and setting it before the gain line (if you are without the ball). It is about being dominate in your tackle and physically bitching the ball carrier.
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