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by Marylandolorian
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Sydney mall stabbings
Replies: 71
Views: 1916

Re: Sydney mall stabbings

They offered him Australian citizenship.

by Marylandolorian
Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Not Heineken Cup 23/24
Replies: 1445
Views: 34079

Re: Not Heineken Cup 23/24

PCPhil wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:06 am
assfly wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:26 am The English press have come out slating the Bulls for sending a B team. But obviously it's fine when other teams do it, like Lyon did last week.

I hope the Bulls smash the Saints.
We expect this behaviour from the despicable French!
Not as despicable as you , asshole.
by Marylandolorian
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Not Heineken Cup 23/24
Replies: 1445
Views: 34079

Re: Not Heineken Cup 23/24

Predictions

Bordeaux v Harlequins Bordeaux

Toulouse v Exeter Toulouse

Leinster v La Rochelle Leinster

Northampton v Bulls Bulls
by Marylandolorian
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Not Heineken Cup 23/24
Replies: 1445
Views: 34079

Re: Not Heineken Cup 23/24

ASMO wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:12 pm Thats a statement win for LaR away at the Stormers, expecting Saracens to lose this one though.
For this competition LaR is the first team to win in SA, Sarasens are a better team than they were a few months ago, plusJalibert isn’t playing .
by Marylandolorian
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Pro cycling thread
Replies: 196
Views: 7499

Re: Pro cycling thread

For years the team’s managers have been blaming the race organizers ( see this year Paris-Roubaix about the new chicane), but I also saw a lot of articles where the riders are blaming the riders for tacking too much risks. yesterday crash https://www.bicycling.com/racing/a60394830/2024-paris-roubaix...
by Marylandolorian
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Pro cycling thread
Replies: 196
Views: 7499

Re: Pro cycling thread

I hope everyone is OK first and foremost, but that one crash could derail the whole cycling season. It doesn't look like either of the 3 look like they'll be back racing any time soon, especially Vinny. The Giro was always likely to be a procession for Pogi, especially after WVA's crash last week. ...
by Marylandolorian
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Biden and US politics catchall
Replies: 6537
Views: 283428

Re: President Biden and US politics catchall

Today's the big day :grin: https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/movie-theatre-popcorn-800x1200-735x1103.jpg So, how's today's seizure going, fella? Any updates for us? Did you order yours? https://crooksandliars.com/files/primary_image/24/03/trump-bible.png https://abc7ny.com/trump-is-...
by Marylandolorian
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The best new and returning TV series thread
Replies: 1780
Views: 100821

Re: The best new and returning TV series thread

We've enjoyed 3 Body Problem so far, and it's not the sort of thing my wife would go for at all. It's nonsense of course, but fun I think. I will watch it at some point. I read the first two books as I'm a bit of a sci fi guy, but the issue I had with them is, well a bit science nerdy. Normally for...
by Marylandolorian
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official U20 Six Nations 2024 Thread
Replies: 263
Views: 6729

Re: Official U20 Six Nations 2024 Thread

JM2K6 wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:26 pm Yes it's quite obviously a joke seeing as it immediately followed me praising France's current ability to develop young players
Me too btw, reading your posts over the years didn’t make me think otherwise, but for a France /England adrenaline goes up.
by Marylandolorian
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official U20 Six Nations 2024 Thread
Replies: 263
Views: 6729

Re: Official U20 Six Nations 2024 Thread

laurent wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:59 pm Gazzoti was part of the U20 that won the WC last year.

Tuilagi is more of a poach (even if he isn't)
I think JM was having a jab, even tho I’m not sure with the perfidious albionais , but yeah Gazzoti was born in France from a French father and Tuilagi was also born in France.
by Marylandolorian
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations round 5 - France v England
Replies: 173
Views: 3653

Re: 6 Nations round 5 - France v England

Yep - France pose a very different set of problems than Ireland. However, their win in Wales eventually came down to overpowering them in the last 15 - with the Welsh subs unable to cope. England should be able to manage that period better - they are stronger and fitter than the Welsh side with big...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations round 5 - France v England
Replies: 173
Views: 3653

Re: 6 Nations round 5 - France v England

Should be an other cracking weekend

France will have the same team that played Wales

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by Marylandolorian
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations Round 4 - Wales v France
Replies: 56
Views: 1725

Re: 6 Nations Round 4 - Wales v France

Much better, first cap for #5, 12, 15, 18 https://api.www.ffr/2024/032024.jpeg except at 10 :evil: I'll garden this Sunday to keep the peace at home (my club team has forfeited the game :sad: ) I’m ok with Ramos at 10, glad to see Depoortere and Barré, the problem he’s a 13 not a 12, all of this to...
by Marylandolorian
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations Round 4 - Wales v France
Replies: 56
Views: 1725

Re: 6 Nations Round 4 - Wales v France

Much better, first cap for #5, 12, 15, 18

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by Marylandolorian
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Entertaining Pictures Thread
Replies: 1847
Views: 184928

Re: The Entertaining Pictures Thread

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by Marylandolorian
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: France
Replies: 16
Views: 631

Re: France

^ Yep, and we all know the result when France hosts a sporting event (beside 98 foosball)
by Marylandolorian
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 48382

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

What's the story here? My short version Two French guys who made money in Hong Kong bought Biarritz rugby in 2018, they had big projects, too big for the Biarritz politicians, the stadium & buildings were in bad shape, they wanted the city to put $10 Million in this, later the Mayor refused so ...
by Marylandolorian
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 48382

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

Can’t believe what these a..holes did to the club.

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by Marylandolorian
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy
Replies: 128
Views: 2660

Re: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy

SaintK wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:32 am Danty gets 5 weeks off for the "tackle"
6N & red cards since 2000

France 6 - mohamed Aouas & Paul Willense got 2 reds each
Scotland 5
Italie 4
England 3
Ireland 2
Wales 0 :clap:
by Marylandolorian
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy
Replies: 128
Views: 2660

Re: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy

Have to say, I thought the players "charging" was a bit overblown and didn't really have any material impact on what happened. I have also seen very few Italians moaning about it, just seems to be everyone else. Yeah I don't think it made a difference, but that said I don't think France c...
by Marylandolorian
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: France
Replies: 16
Views: 631

Re: France

Let see, where shall we start? :think:
by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy
Replies: 128
Views: 2660

Re: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy

^
MORI also, going to Bayonne has been a good move for him.
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy
Replies: 128
Views: 2660

Re: 6 Nations Round 3 - France v Italy

Some players you won't see against italy: Alex Burin (Agen) Nicolas Depoortere (UBB) Émilien Gailleton (Pau) Marko Gazzotti (UBB) Matthias Halagahu (Toulon) Matthis Lebel (Toulouse) all back to their clubs (4 world champ in there) I’m growing tired of Galthié, this 6N is done for us, we lost the fi...
by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Choose a coach and captain
Replies: 10
Views: 491

Re: Choose a coach and captain

Olivier Magne .
by Marylandolorian
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Kicking off in Israel
Replies: 2866
Views: 138766

Re: Kicking off in Israel

^ no he’s not


Beside all the killings from both sides, what also bothers me it’s this type of behavior from some people like this Paul Currie.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/f ... nce-member
by Marylandolorian
Thu Feb 08, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Scotland France for the lazy buggers
Replies: 351
Views: 8583

Re: Scotland France for the lazy buggers

In terms of food comparisons, I tried Bouillabaisse last weekend in Marseille for the first time. Shite. Fish was fine but man, that sauce was rough. A few of the palestines I was with had burgers at the restaurant instead, I was jealous big time. Give me a battered Mars bar and a tin of Irn Bru ev...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

It should have been red, no bunker bs necessary for this one.

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by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

French team doesn’t any cohesion, not sure what’s happened.
by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

Put some storming South African in your team, what can go wrong?
by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

PCPhil wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:22 pm Ireland looking really good. France looking totally dis jointed......at the mo....
Yep
by Marylandolorian
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

^ he’s right

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by Marylandolorian
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

French team is struggling with the injuries in the second row and front row (less in the backrow as depth is ok there). This is going to be tight with O'thief screwing us as usual. Ireland by 6 Danty playing? team is not announced however looks likely Not yet but this list by Midol could be the one...
by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:02 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

Arriving in Marseille on Thursday night on a work jolly. Need recommendations for eating and drinking on Friday please. We are staying 5mins walk from the marina. Also, what time should we start heading to the Velodrome? Heard there were issues during the WC. Cheers If what you’re calling the marin...
by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations: Mandatory connected Mouth Guard
Replies: 12
Views: 644

6 Nations: Mandatory connected Mouth Guard

Lot of players aren’t happy about this decision, mentioning discomfort, not fitting well plus some don’t even like to wear a mouthpiece.

https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/ ... rn-in-2024
by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Official France v Ireland Thread
Replies: 219
Views: 5735

Re: Official France v Ireland Thread

Arriving in Marseille on Thursday night on a work jolly. Need recommendations for eating and drinking on Friday please. We are staying 5mins walk from the marina. Also, what time should we start heading to the Velodrome? Heard there were issues during the WC. Cheers If what you’re calling the marin...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 133
Views: 6730

Re: 6 Nations 2024

Tichtheid wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:33 pm Danty I already knew about, but it seems like France are also going to be without Meafou and Jelonch - that's three huge ball carriers out
Also missing Flament, Wardi, Ntamak, Dupont, yeah .
by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Not Heineken Cup 23/24
Replies: 1445
Views: 34079

Re: Not Heineken Cup 23/24

Just saw Bordeaux will meet the Bulls at Loftus this weekend. That will be their real test but then they will probably send a bunch of academy players. Ja, this whole thing about sending weak teams for away fixtures is a bit weird. It doesn’t make any difference who they are sending. Bordeaux sched...
by Marylandolorian
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Owen Farrell going to the Racing92
Replies: 49
Views: 2762

Re: Owen Farrell going to the Racing92

First is was Sexton, now one of the most disliked player might go to one of the most disliked Top14 club . Might be fun when he’ll kick a penalty at Toulon or Bayonne. Really? Thought it was Stade F, Toulon or Montpellier? Montpellier still one of them, Toulon use to be at the time of the “Galactic...
by Marylandolorian
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Owen Farrell going to the Racing92
Replies: 49
Views: 2762

Re: Owen Farrell going to the Racing92

First is was Sexton, now one of the most disliked player might go to one of the most disliked Top14 club . Might be fun when he’ll kick a penalty at Toulon or Bayonne. Really? Thought it was Stade F, Toulon or Montpellier? Montpellier still one of them, Toulon use to be at the time of the “Galactic...