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by Torquemada 1420
Mon May 19, 2025 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RIP: Cornal Hendricks
Replies: 23
Views: 385

Re: RIP: Cornal Hendricks



Why? Wasnt he diagnose with heart sickness while playing rugby? He didnt pass his medicals when trying to get a contract at the Stormers if I remember correctly. So the Bulls and Jake White decided otherwise.


He wouldn't have taken to the field if he wasn't cleared by doctors. Otherwise he ...
by Torquemada 1420
Mon May 19, 2025 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: RIP: Cornal Hendricks
Replies: 23
Views: 385

Re: RIP: Cornal Hendricks



Or his death. He shouldn't have played again.


That's a rancid comment.

He might have a point here? I don't know the specifics of this one but footballer Tom Lockyer had a heart attack on the pitch in Dec 23, forcing the game
to be abandoned. Yes he could have doid. Surprisingly to me (he's ...
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 18, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Welsh rugby: the end?
Replies: 45
Views: 2338

Re: Welsh rugby: the end?



Sounds like the end for one region!
Welsh rugby on brink of civil war as two clubs miss latest PRA25 deadline
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have confirmed the Scarlets and Ospreys are still yet to sign up to the new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA25), and have now issued a two-year notice on ...
by Torquemada 1420
Fri May 16, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Josaia Raisuqe - died in car accident
Replies: 16
Views: 2113

Re: Josaia Raisuqe - died in car accident

laurent wrote: Sat May 10, 2025 4:19 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat May 10, 2025 12:12 pm
laurent wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 7:43 pm

Yes going to training apparently forgot his boots turned back and tried to run the crossing :(
Seriously? :cry:
as in: in his car and tried to zig zag his way in the crossing (sad stuf)
FM.
by Torquemada 1420
Sat May 10, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Josaia Raisuqe - died in car accident
Replies: 16
Views: 2113

Re: Josaia Raisuqe - died in car accident

laurent wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 7:43 pm
Uncle fester wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 12:14 pm Sad news. Was he the only person in the car?
Yes going to training apparently forgot his boots turned back and tried to run the crossing :(
Seriously? :cry:
by Torquemada 1420
Sat May 10, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: B&I Lions 2025 Official Thread
Replies: 412
Views: 25312

Re: B&I Lions 2025 Official Thread




I'm curious to know if any of the bored's Lions supporters have watched many of the Aussie Supe teams' games, and how you rate the quality of the opposiion players the tourists are likely to meet.


Think most of us stopped watching super rugby a long time ago.


That’s right, let the scorn ...
by Torquemada 1420
Sat May 10, 2025 11:37 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: B&I Lions 2025 Official Thread
Replies: 412
Views: 25312

Re: B&I Lions 2025 Official Thread

Deepsouth wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:33 pm
Just sounds like how the Barmy Army conducts themselves on every tour of Australia.

Disgraceful pond scum.....
Bollox. Barmy Army can be tedious bores, but the antithesis of hooliganism.
by Torquemada 1420
Sat May 10, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Kashmir
Replies: 39
Views: 2479

Re: Kashmir


Should we be a little bit worried?

A blogger I follow via FB, Carrick Ryan (ex Australian security service agent) puts it thus,




While it was the British that implemented partition, it was the Muslim League that demanded it. It was against the wishes of Gandhi, a man executed by a Hindu ...
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup



And you know what I'm going to say but, regardless.......... Ntamack of Jalibert really isn't a discussion. Unless you mean which one is a tw*t of a person.


I don't know the details of Jalibert refusing to sit on the bench for France but it seems a bit harsh to label him a twat for it.


It ...
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:45 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Well that was wider than I imagined. Toulouse with slight adv in the pack. UBB slightly ahead in the backs. But for me, there was a yawning gap at half backs and so went with UBB by a score.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Kawazaki wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 3:39 pm
Tichtheid wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 3:33 pm Merkler is 23 apparently.

:shock:

EQP isn't he?
Don't know about that but there is no way he'll take Eng over Fra if he qualifies for the latter.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:37 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

F**king ridiculous of Mola to have Saito on the bench instead of Daroque :crazy:
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

And you know what I'm going to say but, regardless.......... Ntamack of Jalibert really isn't a discussion. Unless you mean which one is a tw*t of a person.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:34 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Tichtheid wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 3:33 pm Merkler is 23 apparently.

:shock:
Had a hard paper round.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:29 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

PornDog wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 3:25 pm Wasn't late, but it certainyl didn't look like a clean hit at first glance (high and shoulder). Got distracted by kids for the replays though
Not even close to a wrap. Farrell special.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Brace :lol:

Just f**k off to the local park you f**king moron.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Hopeless by Brace. Lucu clearly pulled back by the foot to prevent him getting to the ball at that ruck.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

And there's Jalibert's weakness.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:15 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

UBB 2/3rd's wobble on.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:13 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Pfft. Not sure about that by Brace. Was there a ruck?
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

This kid Gazzotti is one to watch.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Meafou really is a freak.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Dangerous to chase a game against UBB. Turnovers will be murdered.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 3:00 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Also, normal Graou service resumed :lol:
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:59 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Now that is some score.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Paddington Bear wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 2:21 pm Mystifying to appoint a ref who can’t speak French.
Or a commentator who can close to pronouncing players names. :bimbo:
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:38 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Has to be the first decent game I've seen from Graou in half a decade. So far.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Was about to post that surprised Jalibert taking the dead ballers.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:24 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Paddington Bear wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 2:21 pm Mystifying to appoint a ref who can’t speak French.
Brain dead but that sums up the ERC.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:20 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

UBB discipline has hurt them bad this season and with Bent Brace reffing, they need to be much better than normal.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

sockwithaticket wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 2:07 pm Hell of an opening salvo there from Bordeaux.

Lovely conditions so hopefully we see a lot more of that from both sides.
A lot to live up to after the first semi. And Fre v Fre games are normally :sick:
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:01 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Oh FFS. How TF is Brace given any game involving a Fre side? :evil:
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 2:00 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Jalibert's chance to prove he is better than Ntamack. F**k this game up and he'll be gone in Galthie's eyes.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Pope goooooone............
Replies: 56
Views: 8681

Re: The Pope goooooone............

One less advocate for paedophiles.
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

How TF is that not a pen try Dickheadson?
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Uncle fester wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 10:44 am
Not the first time Ringrose has over-committed in defence. He frequently tops the missed tackle list because of it. His defenders will claim that it's because he's the "shooter" but I'm not convinced.
This. He's frightened by pace.

As for Leinster's decision to bench Barrett :lol:
by Torquemada 1420
Sun May 04, 2025 5:47 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup
Replies: 2377
Views: 60869

Re: 2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

Missed the games yesterday so only just seen highlights.

1) Well done Saints. Maybe sometimes the good guys (attractive rugby) can still win these days.

2) Would have paid good money to see the The Swarm's meltdown on Planet Jake.
by Torquemada 1420
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:03 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 896
Views: 35830

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Respect for ANZAC day.
by Torquemada 1420
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:38 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official English Rugby Thread
Replies: 20399
Views: 1046403

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Meantime, Quins are like a school girl in a fight with Mike Tyson whenever they have to contend with any physicality.
by Torquemada 1420
Sat Apr 19, 2025 3:37 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official English Rugby Thread
Replies: 20399
Views: 1046403

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread






Tinkered with underplays it - most of the old grounds are pretty much unrecognisable from 20 years ago. Exceptions if you’re looking at the Crumbie Terrace or the Shed but they’ve been deliberately kept. Bath next up for a near total redevelopment


Fair enough but those numbers seem highly ...