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Yesterday, 11:37 AM

smartcooky replied to a thread Stomrers vs. Rebels away 17/05/2013 in Super 15 Rugby

Not quite. The head on replay was shown twice. It was a clear and obvious knock forward by Higginbotham If the force of a tackle dislodges the...

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Yesterday, 10:01 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Super Rugby: Hurricanes v Chiefs in Wellington (17/05/13) in Super 15 Rugby

Hurricanes were terrible. Simply awful. The number of times the forwards just kept rumbling it up without making any metres - only to eventually pass...

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Yesterday, 05:55 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread South Africa most overrated International team! in General International Rugby

Hey take it easy man. admartian is constantly pessimistic about the performance of the NZ Super Rugby teams and predicts a poor season for the All...

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Yesterday, 05:38 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Game of Thrones in The Clubhouse Bar

This show keeps me wishing my weeks away.

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16-05-13, 01:09 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Rugby challenge 2: The lions tour edition announced in Rugby Games & Apps

I'm thinking "Only thieves a little".

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16-05-13, 01:04 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread France tour of New Zealand in General International Rugby

Why Andreu isn't massive in France (despite his tiny stature) is beyond me. Haven't seen his form this season to be fair - but four the last four or...

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16-05-13, 09:48 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread "One More Year!" O'Driscoll to Play Until End of June 2014 in General International Rugby

PERFECT! Now Ireland can go into a RWC with a centre who hasn't regularly started for Ireland...I agree, if hes going to stay it may as well be for...

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16-05-13, 08:09 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Crusader vs. Blues - AMI Stadium, Addington Christchurch 18/05/2012 in Super 15 Rugby

Gena_ZA - remember if you're copying and pasting the content of articles - to include a link of the original source. Also putting it in tags helps....

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16-05-13, 06:08 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Transfers 2013/2014 in General Rugby Chat

Where is Chavhanga off to?

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14-05-13, 01:59 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Doug Howlett retires in RaboDirect Pro 12

Also the top try scorer in Super rugby. A lot of records for the guy.

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14-05-13, 12:42 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Doug Howlett retires in RaboDirect Pro 12

Great player for the Blues, All Blacks and Munster. Had a hell of a career.

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14-05-13, 05:29 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread First All Black training squad for 2013 in General International Rugby

Why? If you're after an experienced lock then you go for the experienced lock that is performing the best. Ali Williams is 32. He's not a long term...

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14-05-13, 01:30 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread First All Black training squad for 2013 in General International Rugby

I thought Taylor would be selected - he was selected as cover during the EOYT last year. My point is more that he shouldn't be selected, on the basis...

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13-05-13, 12:40 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Beale suspended... again in Super 15 Rugby

Maybe it's arrogance but I feel that in the same situation I could handle being a pro rugby player much better than Beale, Guildford etc - and I put...

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13-05-13, 08:27 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread All Black centres in General International Rugby

One problem with that. He doesn't pass. Ever.

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13-05-13, 07:55 AM

smartcooky replied to a thread Super rugby table at round 13 in Super 15 Rugby

Not to mention the way he went about undermining Mark Hammett's authority at the Hurricanes before he left.

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12-05-13, 10:24 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread All Blacks Watch - Countdown to June in Super 15 Rugby

I think it's a boost sure, but Samoa often has some great wing options and I wouldn't say (at the moment - regardless of age) I probably wouldn't...

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12-05-13, 08:13 PM

smartcooky replied to a thread Super rugby table at round 13 in Super 15 Rugby

Here is what the table looks like with byes removed. It gives a better idea of where everyone is in relation to each other...

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12-05-13, 11:06 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Jonny W vs Dan Carter in General Rugby Chat

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12-05-13, 08:05 AM

smartcooky replied to a thread Super rugby table at round 13 in Super 15 Rugby

Keep in mind that four of the Aussie teams are about one round ahead of the rest. No Australian teams will be playing in week 19 (July 5-7) and they...

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12-05-13, 05:58 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Super rugby table at round 13 in Super 15 Rugby

Hurricanes have a very hard schedual ahead of them. Have to face the Chiefs - bye - Brumbies - Chiefs - Highlanders - Crusaders. The only team which...

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12-05-13, 12:58 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Jonny W vs Dan Carter in General Rugby Chat

My point is that the reason Dan Carter plays with the teams that scores more tries etc, is because he is a better playmaker. Wilkinson's England...

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11-05-13, 07:45 PM

smartcooky replied to a thread Trying to Buy Rugby stuff in Germany? in General Rugby Chat

Your local Rugby Club, RFC Augsburg, has a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/RFC.Augsburg Try posting something on their wall. Even if...

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11-05-13, 03:51 AM

TRF_nickdnz started a thread Tamati Ellison heads back to Japan in Super 15 Rugby

http://www.allblacks.com/news/22260/Highlanders-and-Ellison-confirm-Japan-move It seems like the NZRU better raise their offer to keep Rene...

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10-05-13, 07:01 PM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread Super Rugby: Cheetahs v Hurricanes at Bloemfontein 10/05/2013 in Super 15 Rugby

Yeah-ah! Glad I stayed up for this! Vito, Thrush and Barrett were immense - while Savea and Taylor showed better form.

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10-05-13, 03:01 PM

Shaggy replied to a thread Conrad Smith lenghty downtime? head knocks, recovery position in Super 15 Rugby

Yes, turning them lets gravity do the work, and clears the obstruction, whether it be vomit, or tongue ... might have to put a finger in to clear the...

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10-05-13, 11:34 AM

TRF_nickdnz replied to a thread All Blacks Watch - Countdown to June in Super 15 Rugby

Maybe (if Conrad Smith is out injured still which I doubt), but we're down on centre options. Plenty of wing options out there - and I'd certainly...

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10-05-13, 06:37 AM

smartcooky replied to a thread Lions v ANZAC XV in 2015? in 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour

There was also a "Four Home Unions" v "The Rest of Europe" benefit match played at Twickenham on the 22nd April 1990. I was a fundraiser in aid of...

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