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I'm glad I'm not a gambling man as I'm doing terrible in this tournament so far. :banghead: :D Pete :cheers:
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WOW, what a game between Australia and Ireland. :D Perhaps people watching on replay so won't say anything, except that this match-up IMO is the best of the tournament so far. :dance: :dance: :dance: Pete :cheers:
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Highlanders vs Chiefs from Suva, Fiji starting on channel 669 True at 1430. Followed by Brumbies vs Hurricanes from Canberra. Pete :cheers:
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PeteC wrote: Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:01 pm WOW, what a game between Australia and Ireland. :D Perhaps people watching on replay so won't say anything, except that this match-up IMO is the best of the tournament so far. :dance: :dance: :dance: Pete :cheers:
Have to agree - a cracking game. Having been away on site for a while, just catching up on recorded games...... The LHG has given me a pass for a day or so......... she's shopping!

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PeteC wrote: Sat Jun 30, 2018 2:19 pm Highlanders vs Chiefs from Suva, Fiji starting on channel 669 True at 1430. Followed by Brumbies vs Hurricanes from Canberra. Pete :cheers:
Underdog Chiefs went into the locker room at the half ahead 42-0 :shock: :shock: :shock: Second half was all Highlanders scoring 22 points. Ended 45-22. No bonus point for the Chiefs. Wind was a factor but not a deciding factor. High heart rate game! :D Pete :cheers:
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Getting worn out from too much WC footie? Take a deserved break and watch some rugby this weekend. :D

True channel 669 Setanta:

Fri 6 July: Crusaders v Highlanders @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch (19:35) (1435 Thai Time)
Fri 6 July: Reds v Rebels @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (19:45)
Sat 7 July: Chiefs v Brumbies @ FMG Stadium, Hamilton (17:15)
Sat 7 July: Hurricanes v Blues @ Westpac Stadium, Wellington (19:35)
Sat 7 July: Waratahs v Sunwolves @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney (19:45)
Sat 7 July: Bulls v Jaguares @ Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (15:05)
Sat 7 July: Stormers v Sharks @ DHL Newlands, Cape Town (17:15)
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With the exception of the Crusaders, the New Zealand teams are not dominating this year as they've done in the past. I think there may be a reasonable chance to see the All Blacks beaten by someone during upcoming tournaments. Pete :cheers:

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Quite a shock. :(

Sam Warburton: Wales and British & Irish Lions captain retires from rugby

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44869719
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PeteC wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:59 am Quite a shock. :(

Sam Warburton: Wales and British & Irish Lions captain retires from rugby

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/44869719
Not really Pete, it was expected - at least in Wales. The guy has been knackered physically and thought a year off would work - was always 50/50 at best. I believe he has some decent job/sponsorship offers, so life will be good (perhaps not as good as the Wendyballers though).

Best of luck to him in my book.

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Super Rugby Quarter Finals

(1935 local is 1435 Thai)

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Semi-final Match Schedule (all times local)

Semi Final 1: Sat 28 July; Crusaders [1] v Hurricanes [4] @ AMI Stadium, Christchurch (19:35) (1435 Thai)

Semi Final 2: Sat 28 July; Lions [2] v Waratahs [3] @ Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg (15:05)
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For those interested, I've set up a League in Superbru for the up and coming "Rugby Championship".

Those who played last year should have been invited by Email. For others, details below: -

https://www.superbru.com/rugbychampions ... p=11903444
Pool name: HHF Rugby Championship 2018
Pool code: kentpomp


The tournament kicks off on the 18th of August with Australia hosting the "Blackness"....


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Super Rugby Finals

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Cracking game. Crusaders certainly looking the top club team in the world right now - 2 Super Rugby titles in the past 3 years, 9 now in total. Have to feel for the Lions though - beaten finalists for the past 3 years.

Incredible defense from the Crusaders though and a top class game from the Fly-half Richie Mo'unga, who will surely be challenging Beauden Barrett for his place in the "Blackness" this coming Rugby Championship.

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