2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

[petej]

Owen Williams still makes the extra metres kicking from hand. That extra 5m or so makes a difference.

[Torquemada 1420]

Even though I sat through it, I could not fathom how rugby cancer Montpellier won the T14 last season and this simply raises the question again.

[petej]

Even though I sat through it, I could not fathom how rugby cancer Montpellier won the T14 last season and this simply raises the question again.

They look massive (fat) and slow.

[Torquemada 1420]

Even though I sat through it, I could not fathom how rugby cancer Montpellier won the T14 last season and this simply raises the question again.

They look massive (fat) and slow.

Yes. And coached by the biggest spoofer in French rugby. Would be hilarious if the ***ts went out here at the 1st stage.

Meantime, Racing seem to have elected to start a B-ish team against Quins tomorrow whilst leaving their A players on the bench.

[fishfoodie]

Never mind the Kit; there's a good chance of three Welsh sides winning today

.... this is End Of Days shit !

[sockwithaticket]

Never mind the Kit; there's a good chance of three Welsh sides winning today

.... this is End Of Days shit !

Thank goodness for Dragons, eh? I don't want to know what happens if all 4 win a match in the same round.

[petej]

Never mind the Kit; there's a good chance of three Welsh sides winning today

.... this is End Of Days shit !

Thank goodness for Dragons, eh? I don't want to know what happens if all 4 win a match in the same round.

Who were about 5cm from a last minute try to win.

[Jim Lahey]

Never mind the Kit; there's a good chance of three Welsh sides winning today

.... this is End Of Days shit !

The 6N is Wales' to lose with Gats back on the wheel

[JM2K6]

They can't go that far back, surely? That's far more than 3 phases.

A minute and a half, 60 metres, and more than ten phases. Absolutely insane stuff.

The real sad tosser.

Is there any chance you'll stop being a monumental cunt any time soon? You're genuinely insufferable at the moment. No, pointing out how bizarre it was that they chalked off a try thanks to a minor offence >10 phases earlier isn't being a sad tosser, it's remarking on something out of the ordinary.

Fuck, you're so painful to deal with.

[Tichtheid]

I didn't see it live, but I'm catching up with the Edinburgh v Castres game.

I read that Castres conceded 23 penalties but just one yellow card. I'm nearing half time and the ref has just managed to bin the wrong player for collapsing the maul as it advanced to the line. It wasn't a tricky decision, it was patently obvious that is was the number 8 who tackled the ball carrier illegally in the maul.

In no way do I condone abuse of referees, but I do see mistakes

[PornDog]

Where do we think the cut-off points total in each group will be to make the last 16?

Pretty sure teams got through on just one win last year (not bothered to actually look it up), so I'd say about 7 points would do it!

Fucking stupid format

[Ovals]

Where do we think the cut-off points total in each group will be to make the last 16?

Pretty sure teams got through on just one win last year (not bothered to actually look it up), so I'd say about 7 points would do it!

Fucking stupid format

I don't mind it. The Group stage is just to get rid of the deadwood and sort out the pecking order for the next round. And, the fact you can, possibly (but unlikely), get through with a win and some BPs, keeps sides interested even after a couple of losses. The biggest problem is that there's still too many sides that are, basically, bonus point fodder - and the uneven playing field re salary caps - but that's nothing new and I'd be less worried about it if it was English clubs that had that advantage. Don't like having the Saffas in it though.

[Jim Lahey]

Where do we think the cut-off points total in each group will be to make the last 16?

Pretty sure teams got through on just one win last year (not bothered to actually look it up), so I'd say about 7 points would do it!

Fucking stupid format

Based on that, if Ulster somehow get a BP win against Sale at home, and get tanked away to LAR, they could qualify with 1 win from 4 and 7 points, with 3 losses the opposition getting a BP

Laughable.

[OomStruisbaai]

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In no way do I condone abuse of referees, but I do see mistakes

Rassie feel the same.

[OomStruisbaai]

A minute and a half, 60 metres, and more than ten phases. Absolutely insane stuff.

The real sad tosser.

Is there any chance you'll stop being a monumental cunt any time soon? You're genuinely insufferable at the moment. No, pointing out how bizarre it was that they chalked off a try thanks to a minor offence >10 phases earlier isn't being a sad tosser, it's remarking on something out of the ordinary.

Fuck, you're so painful to deal with.

Minor offense,? Oh vok you acknowledge the offense well done stupid doos!

[OomStruisbaai]

It can be 20 phases, so fucking what. He push the Stormers player from the ball and got rightly penalized. Stupid doos.

I know SA is lawless but in this instance, the lawmakers are not SAfrican.

Stupid reply, French ref made the call.

[OomStruisbaai]

It can be 20 phases, so fucking what. He push the Stormers player from the ball and got rightly penalized. Stupid doos.

I know SA is lawless but in this instance, the lawmakers are not SAfrican.

Stupid reply, French ref made the call.

Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)
Assistant referees: Tual Trainini (France), Benoit Rousselet (France)
TMO: Thomas Charabas (France)
Total French connection, can't blame bad communication.

[OomStruisbaai]

Even though I sat through it, I could not fathom how rugby cancer Montpellier won the T14 last season and this simply raises the question again.

French clubs are overrated.

[Torquemada 1420]

Where do we think the cut-off points total in each group will be to make the last 16?

Pretty sure teams got through on just one win last year (not bothered to actually look it up), so I'd say about 7 points would do it!

Fucking stupid format

Yes. It's totally sh*te.

[Torquemada 1420]

Even though I sat through it, I could not fathom how rugby cancer Montpellier won the T14 last season and this simply raises the question again.

French clubs are overrated.

You know Montpellier is pretty much a SA exiles club, right?

[GogLais]

Just flicking through and hit S4C with the Montpellier game on.

Anyone want to try and explain just WHAT TF it is that the Ospreys are wearing?
I'm unsure how many crimes have been committed here.

Didn’t see the game but if it’s the one they wore a couple of weeks ago it’s meant to represent the colours of their regional feeder teams. 70ish?

[OomStruisbaai]

Even though I sat through it, I could not fathom how rugby cancer Montpellier won the T14 last season and this simply raises the question again.

French clubs are overrated.

You know Montpellier is pretty much a SA exiles club, right?

The lost most of their Saffers. Explain why they are so kak now.

[JM2K6]

The real sad tosser.

Is there any chance you'll stop being a monumental cunt any time soon? You're genuinely insufferable at the moment. No, pointing out how bizarre it was that they chalked off a try thanks to a minor offence >10 phases earlier isn't being a sad tosser, it's remarking on something out of the ordinary.

Fuck, you're so painful to deal with.

Minor offense,? Oh vok you acknowledge the offense well done stupid doos!

Do you even understand what it is people think is surprising about the call?

Why are you like this?

[Sards]

Ouboet is still drunk after that Stormers win. It's the brandy. I think it's Wellington. Baklai brandywyn

[SaintK]

Is there any chance you'll stop being a monumental cunt any time soon? You're genuinely insufferable at the moment. No, pointing out how bizarre it was that they chalked off a try thanks to a minor offence >10 phases earlier isn't being a sad tosser, it's remarking on something out of the ordinary.

Fuck, you're so painful to deal with.

Minor offense,? Oh vok you acknowledge the offense well done stupid doos!

Do you even understand what it is people think is surprising about the call?

Why are you like this?

I don't think he can help himself

[Torquemada 1420]

Is there any chance you'll stop being a monumental cunt any time soon? You're genuinely insufferable at the moment. No, pointing out how bizarre it was that they chalked off a try thanks to a minor offence >10 phases earlier isn't being a sad tosser, it's remarking on something out of the ordinary.

Fuck, you're so painful to deal with.

Minor offense,? Oh vok you acknowledge the offense well done stupid doos!

Do you even understand what it is people think is surprising about the call?

Why are you like this?

Wife Beater maybe?

[sockwithaticket]

Let's pretend that comment didn't happen at all...


Who's watching what?

I feel like Toulouse - Sale might be the more competitive contest. Northampton are far too brittle to face down Munster, especially in Europe where the latter always seem to go up a level or two in their play.

Jack Willis out of the Toulouse line up with a calf injury

[sockwithaticket]

Absolutely magnificent 3rd try from Toulouse. Started just outside their 22 and finished off by Dupont (who else would it be?).

[Torquemada 1420]

Let's pretend that comment didn't happen at all...


Who's watching what?

I feel like Toulouse - Sale might be the more competitive contest. Northampton are far too brittle to face down Munster, especially in Europe where the latter always seem to go up a level or two in their play.

Jack Willis out of the Toulouse line up with a calf injury

Assume that was at me?

It's in caps for a reason.

[Marylandolorian]

Ramos has an off day, lot of bad decisions.

[sockwithaticket]

Cotter might not be sure in the commentary box, but it looked pretty obvious attempt to prevent Ramos from grounding live.

Let's pretend that comment didn't happen at all...


Who's watching what?

I feel like Toulouse - Sale might be the more competitive contest. Northampton are far too brittle to face down Munster, especially in Europe where the latter always seem to go up a level or two in their play.

Jack Willis out of the Toulouse line up with a calf injury

Assume that was at me?

It's in caps for a reason.

Ah, so suggesting partaking of Stella Artois?

Tbh there's so much random capitalisation on the internet that I took the words at face value.

[OomStruisbaai]

Can't remember when last I saw a fight like this on a rugby field. What a bunch of pussies the Saints are.

[Torquemada 1420]

Ah, so suggesting partaking of Stella Artois?

Tbh there's so much random capitalisation on the internet that I took the words at face value.

[OomStruisbaai]

Minor offense,? Oh vok you acknowledge the offense well done stupid doos!

Do you even understand what it is people think is surprising about the call?

Why are you like this?

Wife Beater maybe?

Fuck you.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ramos has an off day, lot of bad decisions.

Ref basher?

[Torquemada 1420]

Ramos has an off day, lot of bad decisions.

Pretty much my fear of him at intl level. He has these periodic meltdowns where he goes all Poitrefaux. And if that's in a crucial WC game

Sale are a really physical side and ST not regarded as such in T14 terms but they are beating Sale up here.

[Deveron Boy]

Ref needs to get a grip of munster

[Torquemada 1420]

Dupont

[Stranger]

Toulouse looking very good

[Torquemada 1420]

Dupont off. Mola says we are done here.