England v Wales

[Happyhooker]

Isn't he the first Scottish ref for fucking years? I said somewhere earlier that I'm not sure why we are using the 6N as a testing ground for refs, it should have the best, full stop. Let refs get experience in the Autumn internationals where no one really cares.

I can't even recall who the last one to officiate an intl match of any kind was

A Scottish ref retired a couple of years ago due to online abuse iirc

what did you say to them?

[Tichtheid]

Penalties so far

Week 1
Peyper
Ire 6 Wal 14 total 20

O'Keefe
Scot 13 Eng 10 total 23

Adamson
Fra 14 Ita 10 total 24

Week 2
Berry
Wal 8 Scot 13 total 21

Gardner
Fra 7 Ire 10 total 17

Murphy
Ita 12 Eng 12 total 24

Week 3
Dickson
Sco 12 Fra 9 total 21

Adamson
Eng 13 Wales 13 total 26

Amasukeli
Ire 9 Ita 9 total 18

[Openside]

I can't even recall who the last one to officiate an intl match of any kind was

A Scottish ref retired a couple of years ago due to online abuse iirc

what did you say to them?

You promised not to squeal

[Kawazaki]

Also, how much did they struggle with MOTM?! Not sure it should have been Smith.

Dombrandt was clearly MOTM

It was Itoje. By miles.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Also, how much did they struggle with MOTM?! Not sure it should have been Smith.

Dombrandt was clearly MOTM

It was Itoje. By miles.

I'd have gone for Itoje followed by Dombrandt. Players doing the more flashy stuff normally get the nod for MOTM though.

[C69]

Dombrandt was clearly MOTM

It was Itoje. By miles.

I'd have gone for Itoje followed by Dombrandt. Players doing the more flashy stuff normally get the nod for MOTM though.

Tbh Faletau was just as good

[Raggs]

When will the Ref's panel finally realise this man is not fit to referee professional rugby.

It's f***king tokenism at its worst. Same problem with the Italian ref for the Sco v Fra U20 game on Friday. She was clueless but was there because there has to be an Italian ref in the comp.

Lots of U20 refs aren't great. It's a development tournament for them as well.

There's about three refs you find just barely acceptable and you loathe the rest. Perhaps the refs aren't the problem and the laws are.

u20s refs are normally very young, because the fitness requirements are basically the highest, the test they have to pass to qualify for it is the most strenuous. The women don't have to pass the same level as the men, but I presume it's still higher than the normal level they need to meet.

[ASMO]

It's f***king tokenism at its worst. Same problem with the Italian ref for the Sco v Fra U20 game on Friday. She was clueless but was there because there has to be an Italian ref in the comp.

Lots of U20 refs aren't great. It's a development tournament for them as well.

There's about three refs you find just barely acceptable and you loathe the rest. Perhaps the refs aren't the problem and the laws are.

u20s refs are normally very young, because the fitness requirements are basically the highest, the test they have to pass to qualify for it is the most strenuous. The women don't have to pass the same level as the men, but I presume it's still higher than the normal level they need to meet.

The women reffing the mens U20 games have been pretty bloody good, the French girl especially.

[Raggs]

Lots of U20 refs aren't great. It's a development tournament for them as well.

There's about three refs you find just barely acceptable and you loathe the rest. Perhaps the refs aren't the problem and the laws are.

u20s refs are normally very young, because the fitness requirements are basically the highest, the test they have to pass to qualify for it is the most strenuous. The women don't have to pass the same level as the men, but I presume it's still higher than the normal level they need to meet.

The women reffing the mens U20 games have been pretty bloody good, the French girl especially.

The one I saw doing the England Italy game (though i stopped watching about 60 minutes in) was definitely good.

[laurent]

Lots of U20 refs aren't great. It's a development tournament for them as well.

There's about three refs you find just barely acceptable and you loathe the rest. Perhaps the refs aren't the problem and the laws are.

u20s refs are normally very young, because the fitness requirements are basically the highest, the test they have to pass to qualify for it is the most strenuous. The women don't have to pass the same level as the men, but I presume it's still higher than the normal level they need to meet.

The women reffing the mens U20 games have been pretty bloody good, the French girl especially.

The one reffing Scotland France was bullied by her Video ref.

[Slick]

u20s refs are normally very young, because the fitness requirements are basically the highest, the test they have to pass to qualify for it is the most strenuous. The women don't have to pass the same level as the men, but I presume it's still higher than the normal level they need to meet.

The women reffing the mens U20 games have been pretty bloody good, the French girl especially.

The one reffing Scotland France was bullied by her Video ref.

Yup, I've said that in a few places, it was unacceptable from the TMO

[Line6 HXFX]

Well done and congrats England.
Gorra be honest if Wales won by "cheating" I wouldn't be too bothered either.

Rugby is a game for cheats.
I mean there is more morality and fairness and respect for the opposition in cage fighting. I have even seen soccer players tell the ref it wasn't a goal.
People play Rugby and go on to work in the city and lie and cheat their way into fortunes, manipulate the (insert financial mechanism here)and get to the top of politics etc.

So yeah carry on teaching it in schools.
"If you don't get caught kids, you ain't done nothing wrong".
Our whole UK economy relies on you honest bob, three for a fiver.. cheaty mc'cheaters..because fuck knows it isn't built on anything proper or decent.

[inactionman]

Well done and congrats England.
Gorra be honest if Wales won by "cheating" I wouldn't be too bothered either.

Rugby is a game for cheats.
I mean there is more morality and fairness and respect for the opposition in cage fighting. I have even seen soccer players tell the ref it wasn't a goal.
People play Rugby and go on to work in the city and lie and cheat their way into fortunes, manipulate the (insert financial mechanism here)and get to the top of politics etc.

So yeah carry on teaching it in schools.
"If you don't get caught kids, you ain't done nothing wrong".
Our whole UK economy relies on you honest bob, three for a fiver.. cheaty mc'cheaters..because fuck knows it isn't built on anything proper or decent.

You're a bundle of joy.

[JM2K6]

Well done and congrats England.
Gorra be honest if Wales won by "cheating" I wouldn't be too bothered either.

Rugby is a game for cheats.
I mean there is more morality and fairness and respect for the opposition in cage fighting. I have even seen soccer players tell the ref it wasn't a goal.
People play Rugby and go on to work in the city and lie and cheat their way into fortunes, manipulate the (insert financial mechanism here)and get to the top of politics etc.

So yeah carry on teaching it in schools.
"If you don't get caught kids, you ain't done nothing wrong".
Our whole UK economy relies on you honest bob, three for a fiver.. cheaty mc'cheaters..because fuck knows it isn't built on anything proper or decent.

You're a bundle of joy.

His previous rugby related post

For me, I am always absolutely riveted by how much hype England has invested in their team, and if they lose, how nasty and generally awful the fuckers get.

With Wales we just expect to lose and we are like "or'ight butty, well played, yeah we were shit but you were awesome"..
The English are like
Blame the ref. Blame luck, blame the weather, blame absolutely everything, frown like rugby is a frowney competition and Owen Farrell is their king.
I know rugby is a professional sport on and off the pitch, perception. narrative = money...but can we not just do away with it for once?

It is not like this seasons six nations means anything really.
Lions selections don't depend on it.
It isn't even an indicator of performance during the world cup, unless it is "peak too early".
Just enjoy it.
If you lose, so what?
Lets all just be happy, pissed up amateur's.

Sing it with me.. my, my my ..Delileh..

The only thing he's consistent with is being a miserable cunt who hates the English

[Ovals]

Well done and congrats England.
Gorra be honest if Wales won by "cheating" I wouldn't be too bothered either.

Rugby is a game for cheats.
I mean there is more morality and fairness and respect for the opposition in cage fighting. I have even seen soccer players tell the ref it wasn't a goal.
People play Rugby and go on to work in the city and lie and cheat their way into fortunes, manipulate the (insert financial mechanism here)and get to the top of politics etc.

So yeah carry on teaching it in schools.
"If you don't get caught kids, you ain't done nothing wrong".
Our whole UK economy relies on you honest bob, three for a fiver.. cheaty mc'cheaters..because fuck knows it isn't built on anything proper or decent.

You're a bundle of joy.

His previous rugby related post

For me, I am always absolutely riveted by how much hype England has invested in their team, and if they lose, how nasty and generally awful the fuckers get.

With Wales we just expect to lose and we are like "or'ight butty, well played, yeah we were shit but you were awesome"..
The English are like
Blame the ref. Blame luck, blame the weather, blame absolutely everything, frown like rugby is a frowney competition and Owen Farrell is their king.
I know rugby is a professional sport on and off the pitch, perception. narrative = money...but can we not just do away with it for once?

It is not like this seasons six nations means anything really.
Lions selections don't depend on it.
It isn't even an indicator of performance during the world cup, unless it is "peak too early".
Just enjoy it.
If you lose, so what?
Lets all just be happy, pissed up amateur's.

Sing it with me.. my, my my ..Delileh..

The only thing he's consistent with is being a miserable cunt who hates the English

He seems to hate almost everyone.

[Kawazaki]

The only thing he's consistent with is being a miserable cunt who hates the English

The Welsh default setting. And the Scottish.

[SaintK]

The only thing he's consistent with is being a miserable cunt who hates the English

The Welsh default setting. And the Scottish.

Bit harsh to tar all of them alongside this tosser!
Go and have a mug of Bovril and a lie down

[ASMO]

You're a bundle of joy.

His previous rugby related post

For me, I am always absolutely riveted by how much hype England has invested in their team, and if they lose, how nasty and generally awful the fuckers get.

With Wales we just expect to lose and we are like "or'ight butty, well played, yeah we were shit but you were awesome"..
The English are like
Blame the ref. Blame luck, blame the weather, blame absolutely everything, frown like rugby is a frowney competition and Owen Farrell is their king.
I know rugby is a professional sport on and off the pitch, perception. narrative = money...but can we not just do away with it for once?

It is not like this seasons six nations means anything really.
Lions selections don't depend on it.
It isn't even an indicator of performance during the world cup, unless it is "peak too early".
Just enjoy it.
If you lose, so what?
Lets all just be happy, pissed up amateur's.

Sing it with me.. my, my my ..Delileh..

The only thing he's consistent with is being a miserable cunt who hates the English

He seems to hate almost everyone.

He is Neil from The Young Ones

[Openside]

It was Itoje. By miles.

I'd have gone for Itoje followed by Dombrandt. Players doing the more flashy stuff normally get the nod for MOTM though.

Tbh Faletau was just as good

[Punter15]

The only thing he's consistent with is being a miserable cunt who hates the English

The Welsh default setting. And the Scottish.

Really not true though is it. Not liking you isn’t the same as not liking ‘the English’.

[TheFrog]

u20s refs are normally very young, because the fitness requirements are basically the highest, the test they have to pass to qualify for it is the most strenuous. The women don't have to pass the same level as the men, but I presume it's still higher than the normal level they need to meet.

The women reffing the mens U20 games have been pretty bloody good, the French girl especially.

The one I saw doing the England Italy game (though i stopped watching about 60 minutes in) was definitely good.

The Italian that reffed the Scotland-France game struggled.

But not as much as the TV crew...

[TheFrog]

I'd have gone for Itoje followed by Dombrandt. Players doing the more flashy stuff normally get the nod for MOTM though.

Tbh Faletau was just as good

Given he is just back from injury, this is a scary prospect for when he will be ar 100% fitness

I thought Wales looked more dangerous than England and if they sort out Moriarty, they can beat anyone.

[C69]

Tbh Faletau was just as good

Given he is just back from injury, this is a scary prospect for when he will be ar 100% fitness

I thought Wales looked more dangerous than England and if they sort out Moriarty, they can beat anyone.

If Navidi is back next week and firing then its gonna be spicy.
A fit backrow of Tips Toby and Navidi is the best in the 6N

[sefton]

Given he is just back from injury, this is a scary prospect for when he will be ar 100% fitness

I thought Wales looked more dangerous than England and if they sort out Moriarty, they can beat anyone.

If Navidi is back next week and firing then its gonna be spicy.
A fit backrow of Tips Toby and Navidi is the best in the 6N

Crufts is on, you’ll have to record the match.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

A fit backrow of Tips Toby and Navidi is the best in the 6N

All decent players, but you'd want a lot of carrying in the tight 5 if you had plans other than defend and hope for penalties or reclaim the Bigger up and unders. I'm not sold the best backrow has such a lack of balance even if you could offset the carrying roles elsewhere

[Openside]

Given he is just back from injury, this is a scary prospect for when he will be ar 100% fitness

I thought Wales looked more dangerous than England and if they sort out Moriarty, they can beat anyone.

If Navidi is back next week and firing then its gonna be spicy.
A fit backrow of Tips Toby and Navidi is the best in the 6N

Crufts is on, you’ll have to record the match.

lovely shade thrown there!!