...a lot of my friends voted for this mob and could not understand my dismay ..its been a pretty shocking display over the last year and lots more to come methinks
...pretty good that TARANAKI lad...BLEDISLOE RECORDSMOST INDIVIDUAL POINTS IN SERIES60, Beauden Barrett, All Blacks, 2018 (3 games)54, Dan Carter, All Blacks, 2009 (3 games)52, Dan Carter, All Blacks, 2012 (3 games)MOST INDIVIDUAL TRIES IN SERIES6, Beauden Barrett, All Blacks, 2018 (3 games)5, Ben Smith, All Blacks, 2013 (3 games)..and, equal WORLD RECORDlevel with former team-mate Dan Carter for the most tries ever scored by a starting No 10.Carters record sits at 24, from 94 tests started at first-five, while Barrett is on 24 from just 37 tests, boasting an unbelievable strike rate.
..indeed ..had we beaten them by 20 i dont think i would be feeling so good ..to have them so close, hold scoreless for 55 mins, and then they get caught out cheating has made the victory sweeter - especially with all the bleating since :-)
..exactly MR ZEN ...how many more people tuned in because of the sportspeople/team you have mentioned ..seriously, some people make deliciously ridiculous statements ..loving your reply to JASON NOSAJ
..yes, no bleating from REASON when the GOLDEN BOY got let off against SOUTH AFRICA the week before - he thought TMOs were amazing then? ...because the wrong decision was made on and off the field
...The victory gives England crucial confidence ahead of the All Blacks visit to Twickenham next weekend.We cant wait to get them, Jones said. ...REALLY? ...good luck matey, going to need to improve markedly to threaten the Mighty All Blacks in what is really only a good warm up match for the following week
..BARRETT has now scored more TEST TRIES (30) than CARTER (29) - not bad considering the first half of his career was coming off the bench as a supersub with 20 minutes to go : Skin : Studio88NZ
i agree with these statements The attacking style the All Blacks play. As one of the Valley veterans said to me: It can come unstuck, but God, its fun to watch.And they enjoy the way Hansen himself presents, which reflects the laconic, slightly tongue in cheek attitude, that Kiwis get in a heartbeat
..defence was the issue ..all blacks teams do not traditionally leak that many points/tries against any team ..something the all black team was once the best at ..perhaps the concentration on being ready to counter-attack on every opposition turnover has taken the minds off the basic rules of defence ..defence first, attack second
AVACARDO : hot and cold for 2 years? ...ONE OFF? ..21 tries in 2 and a bit seasons, carter scored 29 over 12 years ..not sure what you have been watching
i usually find him off ..Healey was an often outspoken member of the rugby fraternity, having spats with coaches Graham Henry, Andy Robinson and Pat Howard during his eventful career
..yes batohbahai ...plenty were asking for BB to be axed or demoted to sub ...their silence after this test is astounding, and probably what i have noticed above all else
..lots of down votes but when i read your message i kinda agreed - like big deal - this shouldnt even be news and is actually doing the agents a favour
..surely you jest Yeah The Boys - he plays all teams - about to crack the TOP TEN all time try scorers for the All Blacks ...in fact, end of next year after the WORLD CUP he could be on TOP the rate he scores at ..and his stats stand up against all Number 10s from all other countries, past and present, if you care to do some googling ..the lads a FREAK, a bit like that MARE that won her 4th COX PLATE yesterday
..spoken like a Taranakian who knows a bit about Rugby - quite refreshing compared to a lot that one reads in the Rugby comments ..onya matey, Skin, Studio88
..indeed - 30 tries vs 29 - dans extra points (over 12 whole years) from conversions and penalties - not the rugby i like to watch - gimmee tries anytime - whatsmore - half of barretts games have been as a sub for a fraction of the game - carter started 106 tests - barrett has only started 36 ..Skin - Studio88NZ
...carter scored 29 tries over 12 years, the most he scored in any year was 4 ...barrett, since he became a starting player has scored 9 in 2016, 6 in 2017 and 6 already this year (thats 21 in 2 and a bit years) - he is about to crack the top ten ALL BLACK try scorers of all time ..sure carter has scored 1000 more points (around 500 extra for conversions and 500 extra for penalties) but who wants to watch a guy line up and kick a ball between the posts ..the days of scores like 15-12 all penalties no try games are gone, thankfully
Austin who? ..obviously never got as fer as he want to with Rugby so still waving his arms around hoping someone notices him ..15 tries in 53 matches hardly makes him an authority ..note from WIKI Healey was an often outspoken member of the rugby fraternity, having spats with coaches Graham Henry, Andy Robinson and Pat Howard during his eventful career
..we score from set pieces pretty much every test, you sound like the wally that was criticizing BARRETT after the weekend and wanted to see more penalties ...enjoy the ride, heaps more to come, real rugby, played at pace, with next level skills, and scintillating tries
BB - 21 tries in the last 2 and a bit seasons, must be a fluke :-) ..credit where credit is due - the guy is something special - and yes, being in a s upreme team is a good thing
..who cares? ..they days of an ALL BLACK team kicking 5 or more penalties in a match are gone thankfully, we turn them down and score tries instead - lets hope it stays that way ..the most tries carter scored in a year during a 12 year career was 4 ...barrett, since becoming a starting player, has scored 9 in 2016, 6 in 2017 and 6 so far this year - a few games left yet :-) ..he has been a starting player 36 times compared to carter 106 times ...lets face it, do you enjoy watching a guy stand behind a tee and kick a ball between the posts? ...after watching that game last night, i know what i prefer to watch
exactly NPB ..people keep saying close games are good games but the AUSSIE / SA game was rubbish ...lots of errors last night but still a great game to watch
PM denies misleading Parliament about correspondence with Derek Handley
..indeed, using the baby as a smoke screen at a crucial time
Chief technology officer fiasco a spectacular own goal
...a lot of my friends voted for this mob and could not understand my dismay ..its been a pretty shocking display over the last year and lots more to come methinks
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe III in Yokohama
...pretty good that TARANAKI lad...BLEDISLOE RECORDSMOST INDIVIDUAL POINTS IN SERIES60, Beauden Barrett, All Blacks, 2018 (3 games)54, Dan Carter, All Blacks, 2009 (3 games)52, Dan Carter, All Blacks, 2012 (3 games)MOST INDIVIDUAL TRIES IN SERIES6, Beauden Barrett, All Blacks, 2018 (3 games)5, Ben Smith, All Blacks, 2013 (3 games)..and, equal WORLD RECORDlevel with former team-mate Dan Carter for the most tries ever scored by a starting No 10.Carters record sits at 24, from 94 tests started at first-five, while Barrett is on 24 from just 37 tests, boasting an unbelievable strike rate.
Anton Lienert-Brown puts down his drink but misses a handshake from the All Blacks skipper
..was going to say, plenty of rugby stories without stooping to this maybe/maybe not tale
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
..indeed ..had we beaten them by 20 i dont think i would be feeling so good ..to have them so close, hold scoreless for 55 mins, and then they get caught out cheating has made the victory sweeter - especially with all the bleating since :-)
All Blacks likely to tinker with lineup for Argentina as they look to grow depth
..exactly MR ZEN ...how many more people tuned in because of the sportspeople/team you have mentioned ..seriously, some people make deliciously ridiculous statements ..loving your reply to JASON NOSAJ
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
..yes, no bleating from REASON when the GOLDEN BOY got let off against SOUTH AFRICA the week before - he thought TMOs were amazing then? ...because the wrong decision was made on and off the field
Phil Gifford: We're now in a golden age for All Black rugby
..nice work
Improved Silver Ferns edged by Australia in Quad Series
...indeed, DUNN could have made the difference
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
..given i blindly support England
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
..but excuses the shoulder charge in the closing moments the week before in the ENGLAND vs SOUTH AFRICA gamex
All Blacks v England: All Blacks to take lessons from Twickenham victory ahead of Ireland test
..he got found out today, watch a replay and watch only him, he pretty much cost his team the chance of winning
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
...The victory gives England crucial confidence ahead of the All Blacks visit to Twickenham next weekend.We cant wait to get them, Jones said. ...REALLY? ...good luck matey, going to need to improve markedly to threaten the Mighty All Blacks in what is really only a good warm up match for the following week
All Blacks likely to tinker with lineup for Argentina as they look to grow depth
.indeed, supposedly a Rugby Pundit our Mr Keohane ...that would suggest some rugby knowledge, maybe not :-)
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..BARRETT has now scored more TEST TRIES (30) than CARTER (29) - not bad considering the first half of his career was coming off the bench as a supersub with 20 minutes to go : Skin : Studio88NZ
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
..Clearly AUSTIN HEALEYs wheels have fallen off
Improved Silver Ferns edged by Australia in Quad Series
..indeed, shooting percentages the main concern 64 shots each - we converted less
Helen Clark chats suffrage, challenges, Ardern, and life after office
..comment of the day :-)
Steve Hansen and Michael Cheika agree: Dumb things cost the Wallabies
..indeed, saw that grin and immediately thought set move ..nice stuff ..more up the sleeves yet methinks
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
..that was my first thought :-)
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
indeed, 30 marginal instances - rubbish - many many BLATANT instances
Internet society fears 'Five Eyes' could be about to undermine the Net
...interesting fact - and quite alarming :-)
Mother to be deported to New Zealand, leaving 6-year-old daughter in Australia
...still laughing, nice :-)
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
..i concur, bring it on
"Phil Gifford: Why Steve Hansen could - and should - stay on
i agree with these statements The attacking style the All Blacks play. As one of the Valley veterans said to me: It can come unstuck, but God, its fun to watch.And they enjoy the way Hansen himself presents, which reflects the laconic, slightly tongue in cheek attitude, that Kiwis get in a heartbeat
All Blacks' lethal counter attack strategy 'due to John Mitchell's basketball background'
..indeed, counter attacking genius cullen
John Mitchell believes England can usurp All Blacks as world's best within a year
...he rates himself, knowledgeable people dont ..sure is dreaming, hasnt woken up yet
How the All Blacks players rated against Ireland in Dublin
..it seemed to me that the platform was not laid by the forwards, thats where the game was lost
Richie Mo'unga is the answer to the All Blacks' composure problems
different teams, different games .....comparing match stats is pointless
Steve Hansen's All Blacks message: stay grounded or Pumas will embarrass us
..i prefer watching him score tries
Steve Hansen laments a lack of composure among the All Blacks
..defence was the issue ..all blacks teams do not traditionally leak that many points/tries against any team ..something the all black team was once the best at ..perhaps the concentration on being ready to counter-attack on every opposition turnover has taken the minds off the basic rules of defence ..defence first, attack second
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus teetering towards the exit
..lots of teams do (beat England) - not a great yardstick
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
..indeed, had to laugh when we got pinged for offside
Rugby anarchy as All Blacks' performance and ambition reach 'a level no team has ever approached'
..indeed, missed opportunity but yes, would be fine viewing
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
AVACARDO : hot and cold for 2 years? ...ONE OFF? ..21 tries in 2 and a bit seasons, carter scored 29 over 12 years ..not sure what you have been watching
Steve Hansen laments a lack of composure among the All Blacks
..indeed, but once upon a time the opposition crossing the line was a black mark, crossing three times would have once been considered dreadful
Richie Mo'unga is the answer to the All Blacks' composure problems
..i concur ..imagine going back to 12-9 scorelines - all penalties - a thing of the past hopefully ...bring Rugby forward, the Future
The Hurricanes retain 'total faith' in first five-eighth Beauden Barrett
for good reason CGW
Richie Mo'unga is the answer to the All Blacks' composure problems
...i agree that combinations that needed working on or perfecting were thrown into disarray by wholesale changes for the Pumas game
The All Blacks are entitled to a bit of praise for seeing off tough Pumas side
..ha WIREMU - go watch the WARRIORS :-)
Mother to be deported to New Zealand, leaving 6-year-old daughter in Australia
..kinda thought that myself, outside bad luck people tend to create their own futures ...she has had a huge hand in creating her destiny
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
i usually find him off ..Healey was an often outspoken member of the rugby fraternity, having spats with coaches Graham Henry, Andy Robinson and Pat Howard during his eventful career
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
not sure he had a choice, after talking up the last two years he was better served by being humble
New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 named
..or TABLE @ NICE
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
it comes down to if our forwards are ON or NOT first
Rugby anarchy as All Blacks' performance and ambition reach 'a level no team has ever approached'
..yes batohbahai ...plenty were asking for BB to be axed or demoted to sub ...their silence after this test is astounding, and probably what i have noticed above all else
Real estate agents told: Stay out of my bin
..lots of down votes but when i read your message i kinda agreed - like big deal - this shouldnt even be news and is actually doing the agents a favour
All Blacks' lethal counter attack strategy 'due to John Mitchell's basketball background'
..indeed, we did this at school playing SCRAG ..its what we d
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
...Dan - show some vision ...our coach has plenty fortunately
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe III in Yokohama
..surely you jest Yeah The Boys - he plays all teams - about to crack the TOP TEN all time try scorers for the All Blacks ...in fact, end of next year after the WORLD CUP he could be on TOP the rate he scores at ..and his stats stand up against all Number 10s from all other countries, past and present, if you care to do some googling ..the lads a FREAK, a bit like that MARE that won her 4th COX PLATE yesterday
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
..see you back here Sunday Brian, we will have a little chat
Rugby anarchy as All Blacks' performance and ambition reach 'a level no team has ever approached'
..spoken like a Taranakian who knows a bit about Rugby - quite refreshing compared to a lot that one reads in the Rugby comments ..onya matey, Skin, Studio88
"England star Nathan Hughes pays the price for most expensive tweet in rugby history",
..i know - shocked me too! ..great coin can be gained by not even top level players
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
,,im with DODDSIE ..Golden Boy got shown up against the ABs .watch a replay and follow him the whole way
All Blacks' lethal counter attack strategy 'due to John Mitchell's basketball background'
..indeed - and he is still finding his way - lost in the wilderness
All Blacks overcome a bit of adversity to beat determined Argentina in Nelson
..actually, good point Sarah
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
...always short of a plan that guy HANSEN :-) ..really? ..i think he keeps showing us he knows what he is doing
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
..apples with apples ?? ..dont think so ..NuffSaid
Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast references wreck of 'Dunedin Star'
i concur
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
,,and the forwards
Brendan Venter: All Blacks still the best but Boks have forged belief
..marginally off side many times may well be an understatement
Richie Mo'unga is the answer to the All Blacks' composure problems
..mate, youre dreaming
How the All Blacks players rated against the Wallabies in Bledisloe III in Yokohama
i might put the PUMAS ahead of ENGLAND
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
..indeed, with ALB and D MAC on the bench for IMPACT later on
World Rugby backs no-try decision as England moans continue over All Blacks win
..indeed, seems this guy is actually a REPORTER paying attention and REPORTING
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..no - i would rather he missed a kick and scored 4 tries (which equalled the most carter ever scored in an entire season)
Mark Reason: How I hate the TMO
,,,indeed, my wallet open and ready too
The All Blacks are entitled to a bit of praise for seeing off tough Pumas side
Michky - good point - the RM Fans have been loud for weeks - now pretty silent - cant hear the told you sos they promised us
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..indeed - 30 tries vs 29 - dans extra points (over 12 whole years) from conversions and penalties - not the rugby i like to watch - gimmee tries anytime - whatsmore - half of barretts games have been as a sub for a fraction of the game - carter started 106 tests - barrett has only started 36 ..Skin - Studio88NZ
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
...carter scored 29 tries over 12 years, the most he scored in any year was 4 ...barrett, since he became a starting player has scored 9 in 2016, 6 in 2017 and 6 already this year (thats 21 in 2 and a bit years) - he is about to crack the top ten ALL BLACK try scorers of all time ..sure carter has scored 1000 more points (around 500 extra for conversions and 500 extra for penalties) but who wants to watch a guy line up and kick a ball between the posts ..the days of scores like 15-12 all penalties no try games are gone, thankfully
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
..i like that one RICKY - them potatoes
Money starting to outweigh All Blacks jersey, warns departed star Lima Sopoaga
..wasnt sure about the guy before - like him even less now..i like the team we have
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
,,yeah John Mitchell is pretty fantastic - NOT
Lisa Carrington could yet be our greatest Olympian
..indeed
Richie Mo'unga is the answer to the All Blacks' composure problems
...indeed, check out how many tries Wilkinson scored in his :illustrious career ..shocking
Richie Mo'unga is the answer to the All Blacks' composure problems
..indeed, and concentrate on playing his game his way - so great to watch!!!!
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
..indeed, couldnt imagine backing any other team next year - will be a Sea of Black ...BOOM!
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..yes - but ahead on TRIES 30 to 29 - with probably less than half the game time as the first half of his career was as a sub
Austin Healey: Its time to end the mythology about the All Blacks
Austin who? ..obviously never got as fer as he want to with Rugby so still waving his arms around hoping someone notices him ..15 tries in 53 matches hardly makes him an authority ..note from WIKI Healey was an often outspoken member of the rugby fraternity, having spats with coaches Graham Henry, Andy Robinson and Pat Howard during his eventful career
England claim scrappy win over Springboks
..bahaha ..you are no LEGEND ...lets chat after the game
All Blacks' lethal counter attack strategy 'due to John Mitchell's basketball background'
..all blacks 1st, daylight second
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
..when were the ABs kept scoreless for 50mins?????
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..bring it on
The All Blacks are entitled to a bit of praise for seeing off tough Pumas side
..agreed Inmyview ...people making excuses being his first start but so was the Friz
Steve Hansen's All Blacks message: stay grounded or Pumas will embarrass us
..lots of thumbs down for a statement that will probably be proven correct
New tenancy fee for landlords likely across property management sector
awesome word
Money starting to outweigh All Blacks jersey, warns departed star Lima Sopoaga
..indeed ..gone down in my estimation
Zero Energy House in the suburbs takes another big step forward
..and we pay about half the power you do, so even worse!!!
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
..if he is up to this grade i would prefer him to NAHOLO...used to be a NAHOLO fan but i reckon he isnt the same
Government announces probe into retail fuel industry, amid concerns over competition problems
..indeed, if these people had to pay for petrol like us the public they may feel stronger about it ..most of their travel is free - at our expense
All Blacks' lethal counter attack strategy 'due to John Mitchell's basketball background'
..we score from set pieces pretty much every test, you sound like the wally that was criticizing BARRETT after the weekend and wanted to see more penalties ...enjoy the ride, heaps more to come, real rugby, played at pace, with next level skills, and scintillating tries
"Hunt is on for vandals who snapped Len Lye sculpture in New Plymouth
..nice :-)
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
i saw one earlier penalty for offside but that was it
All Blacks clinch victory at Twickenham as controversial TMO call costs England
..agreed 100% ..i see them as no threat next year
Brendan Venter: All Blacks still the best but Boks have forged belief
...perfect summation SID ..saved me writing one ...top man :-)
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
BB - 21 tries in the last 2 and a bit seasons, must be a fluke :-) ..credit where credit is due - the guy is something special - and yes, being in a s upreme team is a good thing
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..who cares? ..they days of an ALL BLACK team kicking 5 or more penalties in a match are gone thankfully, we turn them down and score tries instead - lets hope it stays that way ..the most tries carter scored in a year during a 12 year career was 4 ...barrett, since becoming a starting player, has scored 9 in 2016, 6 in 2017 and 6 so far this year - a few games left yet :-) ..he has been a starting player 36 times compared to carter 106 times ...lets face it, do you enjoy watching a guy stand behind a tee and kick a ball between the posts? ...after watching that game last night, i know what i prefer to watch
The All Blacks are entitled to a bit of praise for seeing off tough Pumas side
exactly NPB ..people keep saying close games are good games but the AUSSIE / SA game was rubbish ...lots of errors last night but still a great game to watch
Beauden Barrett stars as All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup over Wallabies
..indeed, so your previous comment how are the points looking does not apply to the game to which it was attached :-)
All Blacks tour helps clear up a few Rugby World Cup questions
..you should be in thumbs up positive territory i think