Comments for What Is Rugby?

Comment on Paddy O’Brien explains the Stellenbosch experimental law variations, Part 1 by Zak

Zak — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:17:49 +0000

Some of the rules make sense, some don’t. The 22-line rule doesn’t make sense really, but the one about less penalty kicks does. I’ve played rugby for five years, and playing against a team that just scores on penalties is….frustrating. This also introduces rugby players into ‘taking the penalty’. You know, when soccer players fall down and cry after the ball hits their shins? I don’t like the 5m back from the scrum bull, or the elimination of corner posts, but whatever. Personally, I like starting mauls, so anybody who thinks they are boring is either a spectator who knows nothing, or a back.

Comment on Paddy O’Brien explains the Stellenbosch experimental law variations, Part 2 by Vic

Vic — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:26 +0000

Rugby is broken. Just ask the New Zealand RFU. Look at the RFU in England over the last 5 years. Scotland? People said the line-out contest would be over once lifting was allowed, and now the line-out is more dynamic than ever. I guess i just don't see a bunch of amateur, old, out-of-shape ruggers playing some professional, fit fast team very soon. There will be a slow transition in players and style and I suspect people will hardly notice.

Comment on Paddy O’Brien explains the Stellenbosch experimental law variations, Part 2 by Roy

Roy — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:42:50 +0000

Sorry but you can’t tell me these law changes are going to encourage your level 9-11 45 year old 20 stone prop to keep playing the game. This is taking the game we love away from a huge passionate group of players and is rubbish. Rugby is not broke why are we trying ti fix it?

Comment on O’Sullivan accepts Pacific Rim expansion job by Vic

Vic — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:51:08 +0000

Happy April Fools everyone, especially you Josh…you make the satire worthwhile.

Comment on O’Sullivan accepts Pacific Rim expansion job by Simon P

Simon P — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:09:48 +0000

Apparently Hugh Jarse of the IRFU has been quoted as saying that the IRFU hasn’t ruled out suing, under the belief that the Rim job offer was illegal

Comment on O’Sullivan accepts Pacific Rim expansion job by Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:09:04 +0000

Very good. The "rim job" line cracked me up, but it wasn’t until I read the acronym "TARD" that I figured it out.

Comment on O’Sullivan accepts Pacific Rim expansion job by Vic

Vic — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:45:09 +0000

I agree. I think he'll be great as TARD. He might have trouble getting others to be beneath him, but we'll see.

Comment on O’Sullivan accepts Pacific Rim expansion job by Josh Houston

Josh Houston — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:25:02 +0000

I love how the IRFU is so quick to slam the IRB for "snatching" O’Sullivan from their pool of coaches. What would they call what happened to O’Sullivan as the Ireland’s head coach? I for one have no doubts O’Sullivan’s "resignation" was heavily encouraged by the IRFU. I don’t know O’Sullivan’s coaching record or success with the Eagles, but Ireland had their best years under him. O’Sullivan could have better success as an administrator than a coach as is the case with some. He wasn’t a bad coach, but he never did bring Ireland to that next level.

Comment on Is Russia gearing up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup? by Josh Houston

Josh Houston — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:55 +0000

I actually meant to say 72, since they’re ranked 91. Don’t start slinging mud at Ireland!

Comment on Is Russia gearing up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup? by Vic

Vic — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:09:51 +0000

Course, they only have to qualify, not actually jump 22 places. Any given Sunday…er, Saturday I mean. Just be happy Ireland doesn't have to qualify against Vanuatu!