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Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:42 am**

Tichtheid wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:38 am
Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:31 am Bielle-Biarrey has a chance to equal or break what I’d imagine is one of the last ancient Championship records standing.

He’s on 7 tries this year, 8 have been scored twice before, by Cyril Lowe (England 1914) and Ian Smith (Scotland 1925). Lowe followed on from that season by becoming a decorated fighter ace.

Can’t imagine anyone would suggest LBB would be an undeserving record breaker or equaller, but there would be something a little sad at losing perhaps the last record to stand for a century

I believe records are there to be broken. Having said that, there were only four games for the earlier two players to score 8 tries.

Yeah of course and there’d be few more deserving candidates to do it. Doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be a bit of a shame at the same time, there’s barely another record dating back to before 2001.

Yep definitely 8 tries in four matches in an era where tries were less common will retain some prestige

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:03 am**

Tichtheid wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:38 am
Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:31 am Bielle-Biarrey has a chance to equal or break what I’d imagine is one of the last ancient Championship records standing.

He’s on 7 tries this year, 8 have been scored twice before, by Cyril Lowe (England 1914) and Ian Smith (Scotland 1925). Lowe followed on from that season by becoming a decorated fighter ace.

Can’t imagine anyone would suggest LBB would be an undeserving record breaker or equaller, but there would be something a little sad at losing perhaps the last record to stand for a century

I believe records are there to be broken. Having said that, there were only four games for the earlier two players to score 8 tries.

And no Italy, nor a shadow Wales.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:19 am**

Tichtheid wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:38 am
Paddington Bear wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:31 am Bielle-Biarrey has a chance to equal or break what I’d imagine is one of the last ancient Championship records standing.

He’s on 7 tries this year, 8 have been scored twice before, by Cyril Lowe (England 1914) and Ian Smith (Scotland 1925). Lowe followed on from that season by becoming a decorated fighter ace.

Can’t imagine anyone would suggest LBB would be an undeserving record breaker or equaller, but there would be something a little sad at losing perhaps the last record to stand for a century

I believe records are there to be broken. Having said that, there were only four games for the earlier two players to score 8 tries.

Won’t those ancient records still stand for being 5 nations records ?

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:53 am**

Bielle-Biarrey is playing so well he has an outside chance of making Stephen Jones' team of the tournament

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:31 am**

Gumboot wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:16 am Furry muff... but it's not like he doesn't have form for flakey defence. Not Cipriani bad, but pretty damn bad. Joe Schmidt must be licking his lips at the prospect of him starting for the Lions.

Edit: just watched it again, and while I'm still not impressed with Smith's indecision, as you say there were a few other England players who should've done much better before Smith was even put in that situation. Still, the fullback is literally your last line of defence, so he needs to be a damn good defender. I'm a bit confused as to why Borthwick likes to play him there so much?

I don't think anyone can question Marcus Smiths courage, but he's just a ragdoll at this level and I think there is zero chance Farrell takes him on tour because of that. There was that period yesterday when he lost his head and just went charging into rucks and throwing himself about and it made absolutely no difference to anyone, he just bounced off. In saying that, and despite trying, he also does miss a lot of fairly regulation tackles, often because of how he sets himself up for them.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:40 am**

Slick wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:31 am In saying that, and despite trying, Smith also does miss a lot of fairly regulation tackles, often because of how he sets himself up for them.

Wait, are you saying the hitch-kick is NOT a part of proper tackle technique?

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:08 pm**

Slick wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:31 am
Gumboot wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:16 am Furry muff... but it's not like he doesn't have form for flakey defence. Not Cipriani bad, but pretty damn bad. Joe Schmidt must be licking his lips at the prospect of him starting for the Lions.

Edit: just watched it again, and while I'm still not impressed with Smith's indecision, as you say there were a few other England players who should've done much better before Smith was even put in that situation. Still, the fullback is literally your last line of defence, so he needs to be a damn good defender. I'm a bit confused as to why Borthwick likes to play him there so much?
I don't think anyone can question Marcus Smiths courage, but he's just a ragdoll at this level and I think there is zero chance Farrell takes him on tour because of that. There was that period yesterday when he lost his head and just went charging into rucks and throwing himself about and it made absolutely no difference to anyone, he just bounced off. In saying that, and despite trying, he also does miss a lot of fairly regulation tackles, often because of how he sets himself up for them.

Mind you, whatever was in his halftime orange had the effect of sorting him out.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:03 pm**

Rhubarb & Custard wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:53 am Bielle-Biarrey is playing so well he has an outside chance of making Stephen Jones' team of the tournament

Not even DAC would be mad enough to suggest the Walrus would do that. You’ve crossed a dangerous line of sanity here.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:27 pm**

Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just watching the England game now. Marcus Smith has more than a touch of the Farrell showboat about him now.

I laugh at the effort he makes to be in the picture. Every stop in play, say for an England penalty or free kick he runs in to get the ball even though he isn't going to be kicking it

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:07 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:40 am
Slick wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:31 am In saying that, and despite trying, Smith also does miss a lot of fairly regulation tackles, often because of how he sets himself up for them.
Wait, are you saying the hitch-kick is NOT a part of proper tackle technique?

The hitch kick, 20 yards from the nearest defender always gets me.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:28 pm**

Blackmac wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:07 pm
Sandstorm wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:40 am
Slick wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:31 am In saying that, and despite trying, Smith also does miss a lot of fairly regulation tackles, often because of how he sets himself up for them.
Wait, are you saying the hitch-kick is NOT a part of proper tackle technique?
The hitch kick, 20 yards from the nearest defender always gets me.

Yeah, if you want to se a hitch kick done for proper effect, look at Kinghorn's first try on Saturday.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:58 pm**

What the hell is a hitch kick?

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:08 pm**

Uncle fester wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:58 pm What the hell is a hitch kick?

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Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:29 pm**

Uncle fester wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:58 pm What the hell is a hitch kick?

Goose step

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:45 pm**

Biffer wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:28 pm
Blackmac wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:07 pm
Sandstorm wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:40 am

Wait, are you saying the hitch-kick is NOT a part of proper tackle technique?
The hitch kick, 20 yards from the nearest defender always gets me.
Yeah, if you want to se a hitch kick done for proper effect, look at Kinghorn's first try on Saturday.

BK was flying, he covered a lot of ground with that hitch kick. Likewise the pace he put on the ball with his second try was terrific

I remember Toonie saying BK was the quickest player in the squad, this was before big Duhan got there, I wonder if it is still the case?

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:51 pm**

Blackmac wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:27 pm
Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just watching the England game now. Marcus Smith has more than a touch of the Farrell showboat about him now.
I laugh at the effort he makes to be in the picture. Every stop in play, say for an England penalty or free kick he runs in to get the ball even though he isn't going to be kicking it

And sweeps his hair back whilst trying hard to put on that manga inspired, infuriated look.

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:54 pm**

Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just watching the England game now. Marcus Smith has more than a touch of the Farrell showboat about him now.

I’ve watched Farrell since he was 18 and have never seen him showboat
I don’t think it’s in his nature

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2025 4:21 pm**

SaintK wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:54 pm
Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just watching the England game now. Marcus Smith has more than a touch of the Farrell showboat about him now.
I’ve watched Farrell since he was 18 and have never seen him showboat
I don’t think it’s in his nature

Agreed, I can't see his Dad tolerating any of those sort of antics

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:12 pm**

duke wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 4:21 pm
SaintK wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:54 pm
Enzedder wrote: Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:57 pm Just watching the England game now. Marcus Smith has more than a touch of the Farrell showboat about him now.
I’ve watched Farrell since he was 18 and have never seen him showboat
I don’t think it’s in his nature
Agreed, I can't see his Dad tolerating any of those sort of antics

Agreed - I don't think Marcus does either.

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:07 pm**

Ovals wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:12 pm
duke wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 4:21 pm
SaintK wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:54 pm
I’ve watched Farrell since he was 18 and have never seen him showboat
I don’t think it’s in his nature
Agreed, I can't see his Dad tolerating any of those sort of antics
Agreed - I don't think Marcus does either.

Smith doesn’t showboat, he does love the limelight and whilst that is generally not a problem it is a factor behind him not doing well as a second playmaker

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:12 pm**

Good news if confirmed.

The Irish Independent reports that RTE and Virgin Media will continue to share the rights in Ireland, while the BBC and ITV will do the same in the rest of the United Kingdom.
The deal, which is said to represent a significant uplift in the existing one of £90 million per year, will see ITV broadcast 10 games per Championship with the BBC showing the remaining five games, including Wales and Scotland home games as long as England are not involved.
The report claims that the new agreement, which will run for the rest of the decade, will maintain the status quo dating back to 2022 and end fears that the tournament could end up on pay television.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:26 pm**

SaintK wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:12 pm Good news if confirmed.
The Irish Independent reports that RTE and Virgin Media will continue to share the rights in Ireland, while the BBC and ITV will do the same in the rest of the United Kingdom.
The deal, which is said to represent a significant uplift in the existing one of £90 million per year, will see ITV broadcast 10 games per Championship with the BBC showing the remaining five games, including Wales and Scotland home games as long as England are not involved.
The report claims that the new agreement, which will run for the rest of the decade, will maintain the status quo dating back to 2022 and end fears that the tournament could end up on pay television.

It’s on the SRU site now

good news

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:40 pm**

SaintK wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:12 pm Good news if confirmed.
The Irish Independent reports that RTE and Virgin Media will continue to share the rights in Ireland, while the BBC and ITV will do the same in the rest of the United Kingdom.
The deal, which is said to represent a significant uplift in the existing one of £90 million per year, will see ITV broadcast 10 games per Championship with the BBC showing the remaining five games, including Wales and Scotland home games as long as England are not involved.
The report claims that the new agreement, which will run for the rest of the decade, will maintain the status quo dating back to 2022 and end fears that the tournament could end up on pay television.

All confirmed

The BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five matches involving Scotland and Wales each year. ITV will broadcast 10 live games each season including every England fixture for the duration of the deal, which starts in 2026.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:51 pm**

westport wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:40 pm
SaintK wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:12 pm Good news if confirmed.
The Irish Independent reports that RTE and Virgin Media will continue to share the rights in Ireland, while the BBC and ITV will do the same in the rest of the United Kingdom.
The deal, which is said to represent a significant uplift in the existing one of £90 million per year, will see ITV broadcast 10 games per Championship with the BBC showing the remaining five games, including Wales and Scotland home games as long as England are not involved.
The report claims that the new agreement, which will run for the rest of the decade, will maintain the status quo dating back to 2022 and end fears that the tournament could end up on pay television.

All confirmed

The BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five matches involving Scotland and Wales each year. ITV will broadcast 10 live games each season including every England fixture for the duration of the deal, which starts in 2026.

That is good news. Apart from the fact that ITV have got the England matches and their presentation is shite!!!!

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:37 pm**

SaintK wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:51 pm
westport wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:40 pm
SaintK wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 4:12 pm Good news if confirmed.

All confirmed

The BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five matches involving Scotland and Wales each year. ITV will broadcast 10 live games each season including every England fixture for the duration of the deal, which starts in 2026.
That is good news. Apart from the fact that ITV have got the England matches and their presentation is shite!!!!

The hope has to be with a larger pool of matches they take it more seriously to reflect their investment.

Glad common sense prevailed

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 7:38 pm**

Paddington Bear wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 6:37 pm
SaintK wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:51 pm
westport wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:40 pm

All confirmed

The BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five matches involving Scotland and Wales each year. ITV will broadcast 10 live games each season including every England fixture for the duration of the deal, which starts in 2026.
That is good news. Apart from the fact that ITV have got the England matches and their presentation is shite!!!!
The hope has to be with a larger pool of matches they take it more seriously to reflect their investment.

Glad common sense prevailed

They are so tabloid and shite

Looks like the 6N leaking worked!

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:17 pm**

Sco in the game for 20 seconds.

{EDIT} Fre discipline + 2nd team selection trying hard to even things up

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:25 pm**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:17 pm Sco in the game for 20 seconds.

well ...

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:26 pm**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:17 pm Sco in the game for 20 seconds.

{EDIT} Fre discipline + 2nd team selection trying hard to even things up

Very lucky to only get a yellow.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:29 pm**

Blackmac wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:26 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:17 pm Sco in the game for 20 seconds.

{EDIT} Fre discipline + 2nd team selection trying hard to even things up
Very lucky to only get a yellow.

Borderline. If there had not been the marginal dip, I'd agree.

If it had been a green shirt, the Scottish player would have gotten the red card.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:32 pm**

7th try for Akrab...

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:32 pm**

J-B with a bigger crowd than for Paris

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:35 pm**

WTF was that lineout throw? Was he aiming for the full moon?

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:36 pm**

Any links to the U20s games that don't interminable popups?

Old links don't work on Brave anymore. Wankers have ruined it - unusable.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:36 pm**

Clear neck roll there by Sco missed.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:37 pm**

Kawazaki wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:36 pm Any links to the U20s games that don't interminable popups?

Old links don't work on Brave anymore. Wankers have ruined it - unusable.

Eh? It's free on BBC iPlayer.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:48 pm**

Dirty French cunt dropping a late knee on the try scorer.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:49 pm**

What a crock of sh*t. Sco wing showboating and tackle was legit since he took so long to dot it down.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:49 pm**

Blackmac wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:48 pm Dirty French cunt dropping a late knee on the try scorer.

Maybe listen to your own Scottish commentator who thought the same as I.

Posted: **Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:50 pm**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Mar 14, 2025 8:49 pm What a crock of sh*t. Sco wing showboating and tackle was legit since he took so long to dot it down.

Absolute bullshit. Most one eyed comment of the weekend already.

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