Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
Forum index | Previous Thread | Next thread
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD 19:26 - Sep 16 with 70706 viewsMrSwerve

Who's your money on then? Probably the All Blacks in all likelihood. I'm hoping that Wales have a strong showing - hopefully we will make the semis at least. Going to be tough though.

Poll: Decision day - who wins the PL title?

1
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:37 - Oct 13 with 1372 viewsdickythorpe

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:30 - Oct 13 by londonlisa2001

I do as well.

I was wondering - how did rugby become such a big thing in Japan? Anyone know? Most countries that play do so because of colonial links to countries that played rugby. But Japan seems to have just started to play?


Jamie Joseph the coach was an ex All Black and he's raised the profile massively.
"Our" Shane went over there as there's been a lot of big companies investing in the game.
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:37 - Oct 13 with 1370 viewsmonmouth

Incredible

This is rugby as it should be. We should rejoice even if our own team lost to this sort of play.


Anyway, what does Andy Nichol think? Jocks unlucky?

Poll: TRUST MEMBERS: What DID you vote in the, um, vote

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:40 - Oct 13 with 1361 viewstheloneranger

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:30 - Oct 13 by londonlisa2001

I do as well.

I was wondering - how did rugby become such a big thing in Japan? Anyone know? Most countries that play do so because of colonial links to countries that played rugby. But Japan seems to have just started to play?


"Japan has the fourth largest population of rugby union players in the world and the sport has been played there for over a century. There are 125,000 Japanese rugby players, and 3,631 official rugby clubs"

Everyday above ground ... Is a good day! 😎

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:41 - Oct 13 with 1346 viewsCaptain_Sham

The Jocks are getting nipped.

Its just a ride.

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:43 - Oct 13 with 1333 viewsdickythorpe

Plus the "Sunwolves" of Japan have played in the Super rugby tournament (15 sides) in the southern hemisphere for a few seasons now, so they'll pick up good skills playing Kiwi, bok and Aussies franchises.
There is also one Argy franchise the Jaguares.
[Post edited 13 Oct 2019 12:45]
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:43 - Oct 13 with 1331 viewsJoe_bradshaw

Magnificent.

Their accuracy with ball in hand is sensational. It's beyond human.

Planet Swans Prediction League Winner Season 2013-14. Runner up 2014_15.
Poll: How many points clear of relegation will we be on Saturday night?

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:46 - Oct 13 with 1306 viewstheloneranger

This Japanese rugby team are so polished.



Everyday above ground ... Is a good day! 😎

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:49 - Oct 13 with 1291 viewsmonmouth

Not over yet mind. Remember sweaties at Twick?

Nah...it’s over isn’t it? They have to win by more than seven. Would also set Sexwees paddies up against the blacks. Sweet.

Poll: TRUST MEMBERS: What DID you vote in the, um, vote

0
Login to get fewer ads

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:51 - Oct 13 with 1276 viewslondonlisa2001

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:40 - Oct 13 by theloneranger

"Japan has the fourth largest population of rugby union players in the world and the sport has been played there for over a century. There are 125,000 Japanese rugby players, and 3,631 official rugby clubs"


Sorry - when I said ‘just started to play’ I didn’t mean recently started. I meant ‘started for no usual reason’. No real links to countries that already played. They have played for a century as you point out and I wondered why. It’s obvious why Australia, NZ, Canada, Argentina, SA play. Their links to the old European countries playing.

Same as cricket is big in the countries that were colonised by people playing the game.

I was just interested to know if there was a reason it took off in a country that seemingly had no real links to the countries that played it.
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:54 - Oct 13 with 1271 viewsdickythorpe

Good grief!!!!!! This is a thrashing!!!!!
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:56 - Oct 13 with 1263 viewsexiledclaseboy

This is genuinely hilarious. Japan are turning me into a fan of the oval ball game.

Poll: Tory leader

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:00 - Oct 13 with 1254 viewsdickythorpe

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:56 - Oct 13 by exiledclaseboy

This is genuinely hilarious. Japan are turning me into a fan of the oval ball game.


They are letting the ball "go through the hands", it's refreshing to see a backline confident in handling skills

It's like watching Clement, Titley et al at St.Helens!!
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:02 - Oct 13 with 1241 viewslonglostjack

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:30 - Oct 13 by londonlisa2001

I do as well.

I was wondering - how did rugby become such a big thing in Japan? Anyone know? Most countries that play do so because of colonial links to countries that played rugby. But Japan seems to have just started to play?


As a result of the Anglo-Japanese alliance at the start of the twentieth century according to Wiki. In the seventies they all used to be so small though !

Poll: Alcohol in the lockdown

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:02 - Oct 13 with 1240 viewslondonlisa2001

Ok. I’ve managed to find an article explaining why it started in Japan.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2014/03/15/lifestyle/1866-and-all-that-the-unt

Interesting.
1
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:03 - Oct 13 with 1239 viewsdickythorpe

Something to do with the ports Lisa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_national_rugby_union_team
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:04 - Oct 13 with 1235 viewslondonlisa2001

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:02 - Oct 13 by longlostjack

As a result of the Anglo-Japanese alliance at the start of the twentieth century according to Wiki. In the seventies they all used to be so small though !


I’ve just found an article that explains what happened.

On another note - if only all rugby could go back to being played like this. It’s just wonderful to watch.
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:04 - Oct 13 with 1235 viewsmonmouth

Could be interesting

Poll: TRUST MEMBERS: What DID you vote in the, um, vote

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:07 - Oct 13 with 1226 viewsdickythorpe

Japan being a noble lot will appreciate this from the Canadians, do it all adds to the occasion.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/50030625
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:09 - Oct 13 with 1216 viewsdickythorpe

The game has opened up a bit here. Scots look dangerous in attack , this will be a test for Japan's defence.
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:09 - Oct 13 with 1211 viewsmonmouth

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:04 - Oct 13 by monmouth

Could be interesting


Could be very interesting

Poll: TRUST MEMBERS: What DID you vote in the, um, vote

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:10 - Oct 13 with 1206 viewsdickythorpe

28-21 now......it's going to be all about who scores next.
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:13 - Oct 13 with 1200 viewstheloneranger

Scotland are doing the basics right, plus starving Japan the ball.

It's the proverbial "Game of 2 halves"

Everyday above ground ... Is a good day! 😎

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:21 - Oct 13 with 1181 viewsunion_jack

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:56 - Oct 13 by exiledclaseboy

This is genuinely hilarious. Japan are turning me into a fan of the oval ball game.


Excellent!

Won’t be long and you’ll be an expert

🤣

Are Sperm Whales the reason the sea is so salty?
Poll: Bony - Would You Want Him Back?

0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:40 - Oct 13 with 1138 viewssainthelens

Fckn hilarious...San Marino tonight for the double anyone.?
0
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:42 - Oct 13 with 1136 viewstheloneranger

Thank fvck this game went ahead.

Everyday above ground ... Is a good day! 😎

0
About Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Cookies Advertising
© FansNetwork 2025