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  1. ORothlain

    Rocky Mountain Youth Rugby

    Hey! I'm the forwards coach for a High School and Middle School (18-11) Youth Rugby Club in Meridian, Idaho, USA. We're currently raising funds to support the club. We need new kit and a scrum sled (there isn't a scrum sled in the entire state of Idaho). Any help is appreciated...
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    Loose head advice needed.

    Ha Ha Ha! You sound a bit like Yoda. I think there's a bit of truth there. This I wholeheartedly disagree with. It is a SKILL. Any skill can be developed. This takes hard work and discipline. If you want to succeed at either side of the scrum, you can definitely work on it, watch top...
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    Loose head advice needed.

    I think you can find people that would have a preference, but to me, it's more mentality and comfort than physical build. I could be wrong. When I'm looking at who can tighthead when I have a batch of new, inexperienced players (which is the norm here in the US of A), I tend to throw the more...
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    Loose head advice needed.

    Hey, I’ve played prop for 16 years, been a head coach, and a forwards coach. I can lend a bit of advice. People tend to say loosehead is easier. I think it can be to a certain extent, but I play tighthead more often than not, and prefer it. Propping is all about where you find your niche. So...
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    NRFL Combine in United States Ready to Roll on April 5-6th

    Hence my epic displeasure with a Negative Reputation for something that was relevant to the discussion. Tangents and digression aren't banned here.
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    NRFL Combine in United States Ready to Roll on April 5-6th

    Hey Captain Neg-Rep, yes you, Grant A Cole, why should I ever answer you? You beg-ripped me because you don't like my response to an ongoing conversation that is topical to American club rugby? Pfffffft!
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    George Hook's Sexy Party not cancelled!

    We thought the party was finito! But, alas, a ray of hope! The sexy party continues!!! http://balls.ie/rugby/george-hook-drops-bombshell-unsuspecting-nation/
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    NRFL Combine in United States Ready to Roll on April 5-6th

    Here's my take. We can produce the random standout 7's player. I don't give a toss about 7's. Yes, it's tied to the Olympics, and I will watch and enjoy, just like I do the IRB (ehm, World Rugby) 7's. Honestly, though, it's all about the 15's. We cannot take a random athlete, and then expect...
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    NRFL Combine in United States Ready to Roll on April 5-6th

    It seems the NRFL or whatever has failed to materialize. I get that everyone here in the US wants some professional rugby, but we just aren't there yet. We have a difficult time managing expectations and creating healthy benchmarks for rugby in the US. All this non-sense of thinking that we can...
  10. ORothlain

    Adam Jones Retires From International Rugby

    When I read Gatland's 'high praise' press release I threw up a little in my mouth. I'm not sure why things went down as they have for him, but it shouldn't have happened like this. He was (and is) always class. I hope he can go get a big payday somewhere...
  11. ORothlain

    Grip Mitts

    Grip Mitts were huge for a while, with all the big names wearing them. Then they went out of vogue. However, they are still sold. What's the deal? I never really caught any news about pros or cons, why they were fashionable once, then quickly non-fashionable. Any insight, gents?
  12. ORothlain

    Please vote for my club! Take 1 minute!

    Canterbury of New Zealand have selected my design for a jersey competition. Please go vote for Phoenix Rugby Club! You guys can help us win new kit! It takes 1 minute of your time! http://canterburyus.com/pages/design-your-own-contest
  13. ORothlain

    History of the Forum - a short retrospective

    There were hoops a plenty, and by hoops I mean stubborn ******** who think they own the Internet. Thanks be to Chabal, we overcame. Haha! i can take a look at cleaning it up.
  14. ORothlain

    How to determine the infringing side in a scrum?

    It is complicated. It's further complicated by the fact that there aren't a lot of former forwards involved in reffing (at least at the highest levels).
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    How to determine the infringing side in a scrum?

    I would wear that quote on a t-shirt with pride. Ha Ha Ha! Yes, the scrum is a massive competition. We (props, "the front row") are trying to defeat our opposition. We have tricks, we have moves, we have "the dark arts" of scrummaging. When it all comes down to it, the scrum is governed by the...
  16. ORothlain

    Why is Ulster's Nick Williams so sad?

    You, sir, should be slapped repeatedly with your own hand. http://youtu.be/67R5RMPjKWI
  17. ORothlain

    Why is Ulster's Nick Williams so sad?

    Now you've just made me hungry!
  18. ORothlain

    NRFL Combine in United States Ready to Roll on April 5-6th

    I've had the same thought! EX-FREAKING-ACTLY!
  19. ORothlain

    Toulon - Cian Healy?

    Toulon is rumoured to be trying to steal away Cian Healy! http://rugbylad.com/rugbyladblog/toulon-to-tempt-irish-star/ All I can say is... http://youtu.be/60fqp2rLUR4
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