Ah, I think youll find during the game the A.Smith running line was referred to the tmo. And he ruled correctly that there was no Shepparding, he is entitled to run his supporting line as long as he doesnt change his line/angle
ah Ben Smith had game high meters and line breaks, tackled well and contested the high ball yet you think McKenzie the man, who lost the ball a couple times and got dominated in contact. hmm
but thats why we now have the tmo, for such decisions. imagine if it were a world cup final and an indiscretion is allowed and play continues, try is scored and no referel, there would be outrage
I dont think all black fans will be worried if sbw isnt playing, probably shouldnt be on his lack of form anyway, but crotty proved he is the best 2nd 5 in the country.
Yes it was a rubbish decision and you even knew farrel was thinking he was in trouble because of his pathetic reaction of fist pumping when they cleared him
Do these winging aussie commentators not know the actual rules of the game? That the video ref actually looked at both incidents and ruled correctly. Oh but wait, they arent going on about the illegal shoulder charge on an all black in the game.
refs are only human with the technology to slow it down and make the correct decisions in which case a penalty as no arms are even attempted in this tackle.
you do know that in a game of rugby there are 15 other people opposing you and trying their hardest to stop you doing your job...Japan played well and made it very difficult at times for the all blacks so in that respect richie had a very good game against a reasonable opposition.
have a proper look ball bag, at what point does lawes get back to an onside position, he never retreats to be inline even with his own backline. OFFSIDE
isnt it funny how any all black has a bad game and make mistakes the coaches publicly tell them whats wrong what they have to do and all thats wrong with their game, they get dropped and told to work on it...but not sbw, he gets picked having not played most of the year and when things go wrong they make excuses for him and somehow he is made out to be our no.1 second five. cant figure that out
You obviously dont like crotty because thats all you can comment on the game, which clearly means you know nothing about the game or your on the hard stuff as your name suggests
I think bridges form in super rugby warranted his selection but its not the selectors way to drop a player who previously was in the all blacks, even tho j barrett had a terrible super season.
@nick...read what was written, its pointing out the all blacks away record, not home games...of which all blacks record of home and away stands head and shoulders and torso and legs above any other nation, period.
you should apply for the job when it comes up, then we can see your method and then read the comments aimed at your genius coaching methods and an incredible success rate
you do realise that the ref repeatedly asked the tmo for the correct decision...so by your reckoning the tmo should of just said dont ask me your not allowed. but by answering what the ref asked, he got the correct call. better to be safe than sorry ay
You cant just about wrap your arm around you have to use your arms to tackle, farrel did not. It was the impact of the hit that made his arm fling out the side.
@Rhys macrea...I only wondered why gatland, I personally wouldnt want him but I do know there are other options...the one obvious is Dave rennie but somehow hes on the outer and no one seems to know why, he done wonders with the chiefs.
Why do you think the blues have got ma a nonu back in the team? He is a second 5 and thats his only position, so are they just gona keep him as an orange boy? Or maybe the coaches dont have faith in the other second 5 on their books.
to winners...sbw has never outplayed nonu, nonu was always the coaches first pick, because as you should know at the world cups most pool games are against weak teams hence sbw getting a start. you should of noticed nonu was selected in the main games
yep and look what the all black selectors made him do by opting to pick mr. Ill play for whoever I want when I want Williams. and by favouring him many other deserving loyal players will leave
do we actually know how Ian foster is even up so high in the all blacks coaching staff? he done absolutley mud with the chiefs, left them dead last then Dave rennie takes over and leads them to 2 titles in a row and yet he is overlooked for some reason. why is this?
means you still obviously havent gotten over the fact the all blacks won 4yrs ago to make it the only team to win back to back titles. man you gota get over the dislike you have for them
You would think if the blues were confident with their current midfield they wouldnt need nonu...but they know that one player is unreliable and always injured so wont play most of the season, but somehow with no form will get picked again for the all blacks
watch the game again man, his first 4 passes were shockers and throughout the game just wobbly old hack passes that put players under pressure. and with all due respect to Canada it was just Canada and all of a sudden hes the greatest player ever. imagine how nani would of looked against them as well or nonu...
only difference is when NZ won the rights to host 2011 world Cup there hadnt been the earthquake problem. but they all knew when Japan got it, this is the season and it generally does happen
agree. why the hell are they still mucking round waiting for him to maybe play good, this is no time for experimenting with a hopefully he may go good. he hasnt had form for a couple years and in that time probably only played a handful of games. oh but its ok he doesnt sulk anymore so hes special
England offside call borderline, says All Blacks great Christian Cullen
Cullen says, technically offside but marginal. well technically offside is still offside so no try.
England offside call borderline, says All Blacks great Christian Cullen
agree. the fact he was well in front of his backline just made it stand out like dogs balls
England offside call borderline, says All Blacks great Christian Cullen
do you know the rules of the offside law? possibly not maybe
Wallabies great Phil Kearns fires shot at All Blacks: They get a free ride
Ah, I think youll find during the game the A.Smith running line was referred to the tmo. And he ruled correctly that there was no Shepparding, he is entitled to run his supporting line as long as he doesnt change his line/angle
How the All Blacks players rated against England at Twickenham
ah Ben Smith had game high meters and line breaks, tackled well and contested the high ball yet you think McKenzie the man, who lost the ball a couple times and got dominated in contact. hmm
England offside call borderline, says All Blacks great Christian Cullen
but thats why we now have the tmo, for such decisions. imagine if it were a world cup final and an indiscretion is allowed and play continues, try is scored and no referel, there would be outrage
How the All Blacks players rated against England at Twickenham
sbw made 1 offload and 1 tackle and plenty of mistakes. a 2 is fair enuff
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
I dont think all black fans will be worried if sbw isnt playing, probably shouldnt be on his lack of form anyway, but crotty proved he is the best 2nd 5 in the country.
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
Yes it was a rubbish decision and you even knew farrel was thinking he was in trouble because of his pathetic reaction of fist pumping when they cleared him
Wallabies great Phil Kearns fires shot at All Blacks: They get a free ride
Do these winging aussie commentators not know the actual rules of the game? That the video ref actually looked at both incidents and ruled correctly. Oh but wait, they arent going on about the illegal shoulder charge on an all black in the game.
Allowing big hits like Owen Farrells is bad for rugby
refs are only human with the technology to slow it down and make the correct decisions in which case a penalty as no arms are even attempted in this tackle.
How Steve Hansens inexperienced All Blacks rated against Japan in Tokyo test
you do know that in a game of rugby there are 15 other people opposing you and trying their hardest to stop you doing your job...Japan played well and made it very difficult at times for the all blacks so in that respect richie had a very good game against a reasonable opposition.
Allowing big hits like Owen Farrells is bad for rugby
yes, have you noticed not one mention by the UK press about the tackle, they just are stoked they won so no illegal play from them Haha
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
A dramatic finish...it was a strait up illegal tackle and should of been awarded as such immediately, therefore eliminating the dramatic finish
Clearly onside - English media berate call that cost England win against All Blacks
correct. and the way the poms slowed play down at every lineout and scrum, they knew they were getting beat and the all blacks were commin hard
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
have a proper look ball bag, at what point does lawes get back to an onside position, he never retreats to be inline even with his own backline. OFFSIDE
How Steve Hansens inexperienced All Blacks rated against Japan in Tokyo test
isnt it funny how any all black has a bad game and make mistakes the coaches publicly tell them whats wrong what they have to do and all thats wrong with their game, they get dropped and told to work on it...but not sbw, he gets picked having not played most of the year and when things go wrong they make excuses for him and somehow he is made out to be our no.1 second five. cant figure that out
Clearly onside - English media berate call that cost England win against All Blacks
exactly. and they are a disgrace of a crowd when it comes to the all blacks performing the haka, with their singing. stuff the poms
Clearly onside - English media berate call that cost England win against All Blacks
dont know why you get a thumbs down when you have correctly stated the rules
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
as they stated in their write up
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
what a knob. you obviously have no idea what your on about
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
The problem with sbw last year was he made contact with the head with a shoulder charge...red card
Wallabies great Phil Kearns fires shot at All Blacks: They get a free ride
well said
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
@Andyanash...bet thats what Ireland thought at the last world cup ay, remind me how that went for them
How Steve Hansens inexperienced All Blacks rated against Japan in Tokyo test
good heavens I sure hope your not expecting him to be the starting 12 in those 2 games...if so then the opposition will be licking their lips with joy
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe III in Yokohama
You obviously dont like crotty because thats all you can comment on the game, which clearly means you know nothing about the game or your on the hard stuff as your name suggests
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
Barrett at 13...really. are you serious or just trying to get people comment on that suggestion?
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
dont bother watching the all blacks play then, that will sort your issues
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
garbage. no point going on about 2 decades ago, we are in the now
All Blacks vs England: Jerome Garces and Marius Jonker get decision right but process wrong
no it was early this morning
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
he never said he wasnt
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
stay off the drugs man your delusional
Auckland flanker Dalton Papalii the bolter in All Blacks' northern tour squad
hes a nice guy and dosent sulk anymore, plus the amount the rugby union spent on him, he has to be there.
All Blacks v Italy: All Blacks comfortably beat Italy in years final test
if their form supports that, that would be good
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
I think bridges form in super rugby warranted his selection but its not the selectors way to drop a player who previously was in the all blacks, even tho j barrett had a terrible super season.
Auckland flanker Dalton Papalii the bolter in All Blacks' northern tour squad
clearly Shag doesnt think hes mud or we wouldnt be talking about him being in the team
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
@nick...read what was written, its pointing out the all blacks away record, not home games...of which all blacks record of home and away stands head and shoulders and torso and legs above any other nation, period.
All Blacks v Italy: All Blacks comfortably beat Italy in years final test
cant do much attacking flair with the opposition standing in the all blacks back line all day, getting away with it
Joe Schmidt to quit coaching after Rugby World Cup
so then who is a suitable replacement? all good and well saying tew has to go but do you know the inside running inside nzrfu?
"Steve Hansen's decision to pick 51 players for All Blacks tour shows he has too much power",
you should apply for the job when it comes up, then we can see your method and then read the comments aimed at your genius coaching methods and an incredible success rate
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
you do realise that the ref repeatedly asked the tmo for the correct decision...so by your reckoning the tmo should of just said dont ask me your not allowed. but by answering what the ref asked, he got the correct call. better to be safe than sorry ay
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
when exactly was the last time the officials bail out the all blacks? remind me please
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
You cant just about wrap your arm around you have to use your arms to tackle, farrel did not. It was the impact of the hit that made his arm fling out the side.
Joe Schmidt to quit coaching after Rugby World Cup
@Rhys macrea...I only wondered why gatland, I personally wouldnt want him but I do know there are other options...the one obvious is Dave rennie but somehow hes on the outer and no one seems to know why, he done wonders with the chiefs.
"Canterbury sink Tasman with late try to advance to Mitre 10 Cup final",
I think youll find that the south island is referred to as the mainland.
Joe Schmidt to quit coaching after Rugby World Cup
why not Dave rennie?
Joe Schmidt to quit coaching after Rugby World Cup
why? give us a good reason why.
All Blacks vs England: Jerome Garces and Marius Jonker get decision right but process wrong
why oh why do you bother to watch it and then post comments on such a boring game? bye bye
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
Why do you think the blues have got ma a nonu back in the team? He is a second 5 and thats his only position, so are they just gona keep him as an orange boy? Or maybe the coaches dont have faith in the other second 5 on their books.
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
hes Welsh
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
you mean as in the English newspaper, gee thats a surprise they have it in their favour
How Steve Hansens inexperienced All Blacks rated against Japan in Tokyo test
to winners...sbw has never outplayed nonu, nonu was always the coaches first pick, because as you should know at the world cups most pool games are against weak teams hence sbw getting a start. you should of noticed nonu was selected in the main games
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
Yeah because they know they have very capable accurate goal kickers
Rivals hail Beauden Barrett, the All Black without a weakness as Rugby World Cups superstar
all the hype and accolades are coming from journalists from around the world not kiwis
All Blacks v Canada: How the men in black rated in second Rugby World Cup pool match
watch his passing pal, shocking most of the nite
The problem with a 30kmh speed limit for cars is... pedestrians
says who
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
dont care, rugby article mate
All Blacks v Canada: How the men in black rated in second Rugby World Cup pool match
b barrett, r mounga, k read, m Todd,all had far better games than sbw. his passing is very suspect
All Blacks No 10 Richie Mounga again shows his class in Tokyo
yep and look what the all black selectors made him do by opting to pick mr. Ill play for whoever I want when I want Williams. and by favouring him many other deserving loyal players will leave
What Rugby World Cup cancellations mean for the All Blacks and the tournament
Well South Africa, Australia, Ireland are all still in with a chance and they have all lost 1 game
Joe Schmidt to quit coaching after Rugby World Cup
do we actually know how Ian foster is even up so high in the all blacks coaching staff? he done absolutley mud with the chiefs, left them dead last then Dave rennie takes over and leads them to 2 titles in a row and yet he is overlooked for some reason. why is this?
How England could knock New Zealand out of another World Cup on countback
means you still obviously havent gotten over the fact the all blacks won 4yrs ago to make it the only team to win back to back titles. man you gota get over the dislike you have for them
All Blacks vs England: Jerome Garces and Marius Jonker get decision right but process wrong
you seem to be taking it very seriously
All Blacks v Italy: All Blacks comfortably beat Italy in years final test
I think the all blacks are still number 1 arent they?
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
how does caring for your children come from a rugby article? so much alike...not
Japan v Scotland: Hosts hold their nerve to secure Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot
how good is Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown going...future possible looking pretty good for the All Blacks
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
Smart means can read the game, know when and what to do at the right time, have vision to see what the opposition are doing.
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
pyper was the tmo brother, but you are correct that 1 assistant ref was telling garces about the poms offside
How England could knock New Zealand out of another World Cup on countback
but had England and France played it would sort out who finished 1st and 2nd in that pool to determine which path to the finals they took
What Rugby World Cup cancellations mean for the All Blacks and the tournament
Well we havent lost as no game played and its a typhoon not Italy that ended it
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
You would think if the blues were confident with their current midfield they wouldnt need nonu...but they know that one player is unreliable and always injured so wont play most of the season, but somehow with no form will get picked again for the all blacks
Japan v Scotland: Hosts hold their nerve to secure Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot
Yeah mate and for once Ill be hoping for an Aussie win over England
All Blacks v Canada: How the men in black rated in second Rugby World Cup pool match
watch the game again man, his first 4 passes were shockers and throughout the game just wobbly old hack passes that put players under pressure. and with all due respect to Canada it was just Canada and all of a sudden hes the greatest player ever. imagine how nani would of looked against them as well or nonu...
Rugby World Cup: Horror spear tackle earns Italy prop Andrea Lovotti red card
yeah I thought the player with the reserve number did the lifting more as well
How England could knock New Zealand out of another World Cup on countback
and alot of bottles of gin and brandy I bet
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
And get rid of sea myth from using a keyboard
What Rugby World Cup cancellations mean for the All Blacks and the tournament
Scotland may just beat Japan
How England could knock New Zealand out of another World Cup on countback
only difference is when NZ won the rights to host 2011 world Cup there hadnt been the earthquake problem. but they all knew when Japan got it, this is the season and it generally does happen
Rivals hail Beauden Barrett, the All Black without a weakness as Rugby World Cups superstar
he aint out of position at full back tho is he
Japan v Scotland: Hosts hold their nerve to secure Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot
lost the black caps the cricket World Cup or gifted to England
Japan v Scotland: Hosts hold their nerve to secure Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot
What are you on about boy, how often are kiwi supporters in trouble for causing grief at overseas events or at home for that matter?
"All Blacks coach Steve Hansen defends the need for super-sized double squad
its a shame there werent 50 players, he may of been unlucky...yeah right
All Blacks v England: Steve Hansen gives All Blacks licence to thrill in London
agree. why the hell are they still mucking round waiting for him to maybe play good, this is no time for experimenting with a hopefully he may go good. he hasnt had form for a couple years and in that time probably only played a handful of games. oh but its ok he doesnt sulk anymore so hes special