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Posted: **Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:13 pm**

Gumboot wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:21 am Great comeback by Hawke's Bay to beat Waikato 35-32 after being well behind for most of the game.

Fakatava and Godfrey bringing huge impact from the bench. That's two in a row the Magpies have pinched at the death.

I definitely did not see the Bay taking that one. Well done, indeed. As you say, Fakatava was an absolute handful for the MooLoo defense.

Posted: **Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:32 pm**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:23 am OMG, Bay get f**king lucky there. Counties should have let the try go over in the corner because McClutchie would have missed the conversion and got his just reward for that f**kwitted earlier conversion attempt.

Nice story Bro.

The Bay steal a win here.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:04 am**

Guy Smiley wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:23 am I'm in the Bay of Plenty... living just outside Katikati for now. I do mean to get over to Hamilton to catch up with Enz... thought maybe the finals' would be a good time, if the Saders' are in

I have confirmed by flights and will be in Hamilton on evening of 29th, maybe staying the night of 30th before heading to Auckland. Any recommendations on smallish hotels convenient to city centre and the stadium would be highly welcome. I am not looking for super budget accommodation. My wife insists I stay in decent places.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:35 am**

Damn _ I would have said stay here but son is going through some marital issues and he is here with his 2 kids.

Let me do some checks and I'll get back to you as to which is best.

I know Brumbie Steve and his wife stayed at Novotel Tainui when he was over for some rugby and they liked it. It is about 15 minutes walk to the stadium and in the centre of town.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:07 am**

Enzed

I have take your recommendation and booked the hotel from 29/09 to 01/10.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:42 am**

Kiwias wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:07 am Enzed

I have take your recommendation and booked the hotel from 29/09 to 01/10.

Sounds like a good trip coming up, enjoy it mate.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:37 pm**

Sandstorm wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:42 am
Kiwias wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:07 am Enzed

I have take your recommendation and booked the hotel from 29/09 to 01/10.
Sounds like a good trip coming up, enjoy it mate.

Yep.

Posted: **Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:01 pm**

Kiwias wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:04 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:23 am I'm in the Bay of Plenty... living just outside Katikati for now. I do mean to get over to Hamilton to catch up with Enz... thought maybe the finals' would be a good time, if the Saders' are in
I have confirmed by flights and will be in Hamilton on evening of 29th, maybe staying the night of 30th before heading to Auckland. Any recommendations on smallish hotels convenient to city centre and the stadium would be highly welcome. I am not looking for super budget accommodation. My wife insists I stay in decent places.

"super budget accommodation" and "decent places", would have thought these would be mutually exclusive unless we are talking the YMCA

Have a good trip dude.

Posted: **Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:53 pm**

Looking forward to the NH - Auck game this arvo. Sullivan didn't have a great game against Tasman, but I reckon he'll improve with consistent time at 10. Should be an interesting head-to-head at fullback, with Shaun Stevenson up against RTS.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:53 am**

Kiwias wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:04 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:23 am I'm in the Bay of Plenty... living just outside Katikati for now. I do mean to get over to Hamilton to catch up with Enz... thought maybe the finals' would be a good time, if the Saders' are in
I have confirmed by flights and will be in Hamilton on evening of 29th, maybe staying the night of 30th before heading to Auckland. Any recommendations on smallish hotels convenient to city centre and the stadium would be highly welcome. I am not looking for super budget accommodation. My wife insists I stay in decent places.

I’m rostered to work nights that week. I’ll see what I can do about getting some time off.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:35 am**

Guy Smiley wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:53 am
Kiwias wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:04 am
Guy Smiley wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:23 am I'm in the Bay of Plenty... living just outside Katikati for now. I do mean to get over to Hamilton to catch up with Enz... thought maybe the finals' would be a good time, if the Saders' are in
I have confirmed by flights and will be in Hamilton on evening of 29th, maybe staying the night of 30th before heading to Auckland. Any recommendations on smallish hotels convenient to city centre and the stadium would be highly welcome. I am not looking for super budget accommodation. My wife insists I stay in decent places.
I’m rostered to work nights that week. I’ll see what I can do about getting some time off.

It would be great to be able to meet if possible. The match is at 2:05PM.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:21 am**

Canterbury with Moody back, leading 28 - 5 at halftime over Manawatu

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:51 am**

Counties v BOP
Difference for me was Steelers' ball recycling was twice as fast as the Steamers' the entire game. Even with the large periods of possession BOP has 2nd half, they really had no ideas and the sub SH just slowed it down even more.

Southland v Welly
That score flattered Welly who are going to be in trouble against the more physical sides unless they can fix that powerpuff scrum.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:33 am**

Canterbury vs Manawatu ended up 68 - 26 but I must admit to being very impressed with the Manawatu midfielders on attack.

Great to see Crotty, Moody, and Romano playing so well

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:37 am**

BTW, I know the weather was terrible, but that attendance for the Battle Of The Bridge?

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:37 am**

Taniwha doing a superb job on Tasman.

Ended up a large win by 32 - 5 to the underdogs.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:49 am**

I had to go work.What TF happened to Makos? That has to be upset of the season given the margin.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:24 pm**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:49 am I had to go work.What TF happened to Makos? That has to be upset of the season given the margin.

The Taniwha played out of their skins for the entire 80mins, scoring some good tries, but their defense was stunning -- accurate, aggressive, legal, committed, and sustained. I have never seen the team play better than today.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 2:28 pm**

Kiwias wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2023 1:24 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:49 am I had to go work.What TF happened to Makos? That has to be upset of the season given the margin.
The Taniwha played out of their skins for the entire 80mins, scoring some good tries, but their defense was stunning -- accurate, aggressive, legal, committed, and sustained. I have never seen the team play better than today.

Damn. Typical it's one I missed.

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2023 3:01 pm**

Northland very good for their win. Fully deserved.

Posted: **Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:49 am**

Otago pressing the Bay very hard here.

Posted: **Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:03 am**

Missed the game. Another tight win to the Magpies.

Their record to date:

Beat North Harbour 23-21
Beat Counties Manukau 25-24
Beat Waikato 35-32
Beat Otago 33-32

Outstanding!

Posted: **Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:07 am**

Gumboot wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:03 am Missed the game. Another tight win to the Magpies.

Their record to date:

Beat North Harbour 23-21
Beat Counties Manukau 25-24
Beat Waikato 35-32
Beat Otago 33-32

Outstanding!

Disappointing margin against an Otago team that has looked dire to date.

Posted: **Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:37 am**

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:07 am
Gumboot wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:03 am Missed the game. Another tight win to the Magpies.

Their record to date:

Beat North Harbour 23-21
Beat Counties Manukau 25-24
Beat Waikato 35-32
Beat Otago 33-32

Outstanding!
Disappointing margin against an Otago team that has looked dire to date.

Otago today had a real roller-coaster of a game, sublime at times and jokingly bad at others.

Posted: **Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:42 am**

Kiwias wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:37 am
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 6:07 am
Gumboot wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 4:03 am Missed the game. Another tight win to the Magpies.

Their record to date:

Beat North Harbour 23-21
Beat Counties Manukau 25-24
Beat Waikato 35-32
Beat Otago 33-32

Outstanding!
Disappointing margin against an Otago team that has looked dire to date.
Otago today had a real roller-coaster of a game, sublime at times and jokingly bad at others.

Just seen highlights. BOP's luck will run out if they keep playing every game to the wire.

Posted: **Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:04 am**

Tasman v Wellington not going to be the game of the round. A rather dour affair with Wellington leading 7 - 0 at halftime.

I just realised that this is a Shield challenge for Tasman.

Posted: **Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:34 am**

Kiwias wrote: Wed Aug 23, 2023 8:04 am Tasman v Wellington not going to be the game of the round. A rather dour affair with Wellington leading 7 - 0 at halftime.

I just realised that this is a Shield challenge for Tasman.

Yup. Been a disappointing affair this one.

Posted: **Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:39 am**

Manawatu were totally on top in the first half but the Taniwha have just taken the lead wit a sensational try

Posted: **Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:50 am**

Manawatu score a 60m try from a turnover and need the conversion to win the game

Posted: **Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:54 am**

My bad: they did not need the kick so the bucket heads have their first win in yonks.

Posted: **Sat Aug 26, 2023 2:56 am**

Nothing like some NPC to soothe the soul after a traumatic start to the day.

Auckland and Hawke's Bay 15-all at HT.

Posted: **Sat Aug 26, 2023 3:51 am**

No lucky escape for the Magpies today, with Auckland convincing winners 41-22.

Posted: **Sat Aug 26, 2023 4:36 am**

Gumboot wrote: Sat Aug 26, 2023 2:56 am Nothing like some NPC to soothe the soul after a traumatic start to the day.

Auckland and Hawke's Bay 15-all at HT.

Well that didn't last long for Bay supporters

Posted: **Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:10 am**

Must confess the main reason I watch all the Magpies games is Fakatava. He's such a creative talent.

Posted: **Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:35 am**

This Otag v Southland game is looking like a cracker

Posted: **Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:36 am**

Just about to post the same message. Neither team is playing badly and they are scoring good tries

Posted: **Sun Aug 27, 2023 2:44 am**

Scum from the capital playing bloody well in ChCh, leading 19 - 5 almost at halftime

Posted: **Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:15 am**

19 - 19 now 10 mins into 2H

Posted: **Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:25 am**

Capitalists race ahead 31-19 with 2 quick tries, but the first one was held up, for mine.

Posted: **Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:26 am**

Wellington are not going to go down without a fight and score two quick tries to lead 31 - 19 with 20 to go

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