Rugby World cup 2011 match dates

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The 2011 Rugby World cup will be held in New Zealand.

The 2011 Rugby World Cup will be the seventh time that the Rugby World Cup (RWC) has been held. At a meeting of the International Rugby Board (IRB) held in Dublin on 17 November 2005, New Zealand was selected as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa.

There were two rounds of voting by the IRB Council, with South Africa eliminated in the first round.

The New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRU) are loosely planning to hold the tournament from September to October 2011.

The final must be staged in a stadium that holds 60,000 or more and there is currently a plan to redevelop Eden Park in Auckland.

Their team, the All Blacks have already been named as the favourites.

[TVC_Colwal]

ITV have the rights to Rugby World Cup 2011. Most games are on ITV1 and on ITV1 HD . Here's the full list of games being covered all with the UK kick off times - Click the link to be taken to the channel

<table border="0" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Sunday 2nd October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Argentina v Georgia</td><td align="center">Pool B</td><td align="center">1am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr><td align="center">New Zealand v Canada</td><td align="center">Pool A</td><td align="center">3.30am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Wales v Fiji</td><td align="center">Pool D</td><td align="center">6am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Ireland v Italy</td><td align="center">Pool C</td><td align="center">8.30am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Saturday 8th October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winner C v Runner-up D</td><td align="center">QF1</td><td align="center">6am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winner B v Runner-up A</td><td align="center">QF2</td><td align="center">8.30am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Sunday 9th October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winner D v Runner-up C</td><td align="center">QF3</td><td align="center">6am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winner A v Runner-up B</td><td align="center">QF4</td><td align="center">8.30am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Saturday 15th October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winner QF1 v Winner QF2</td><td align="center">SF1</td><td align="center">9am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Sunday 16th October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winner QF3 v Winner QF4</td><td align="center">SF2</td><td align="center">9am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Friday 21st October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Loser SF1 v Loser SF2</td><td align="center">Playoff</td><td align="center">8.30am</td><td align="center">ITV4 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=10)</td></tr><tr align="center"><td colspan="4" bgcolor="#0033CC">Sunday 23rd October</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Winners SF1 v Winner SF2</td><td align="center">Final</td><td align="center">9am</td><td align="center">ITV1 (http://tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=3)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Pool A


<table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th><abbr title="Played">P</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Won">W</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Draw">D</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Lost">L</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points For">PF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points Against">PA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries For">TF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries Against">TA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Bonus Points">BP</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points ">PTS</abbr></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/NZL.gif
New Zealand
</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>161</td><td>34</td><td>24</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>15</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/FRA.gif
France
</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>124</td><td>96</td><td>13</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>11</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/TGA.gif
Tonga
</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>80</td><td>98</td><td>7</td><td>13</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/CAN.gif
Canada
</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>67</td><td>89</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>6</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/JPN.gif
Japan
</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>69</td><td>184</td><td>8</td><td>25</td><td>0</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table>
P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points




Pool B


<table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th><abbr title="Played">P</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Won">W</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Draw">D</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Lost">L</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points For">PF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points Against">PA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries For">TF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries Against">TA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Bonus Points">BP</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points ">PTS</abbr></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/ENG.gif
England
</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>137</td><td>34</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>18</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/SCO.gif
Scotland
</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>73</td><td>59</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>11</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/ARG.gif
Argentina
</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>65</td><td>33</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>10</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/GEO.gif
Georgia
</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>41</td><td>65</td><td>2</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/ROM.gif
Romania
</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>44</td><td>169</td><td>3</td><td>21</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table>
P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points




Pool C


<table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th><abbr title="Played">P</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Won">W</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Draw">D</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Lost">L</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points For">PF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points Against">PA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries For">TF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries Against">TA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Bonus Points">BP</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points ">PTS</abbr></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/AUS.gif
Australia
</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>173</td><td>48</td><td>25</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>15</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/IRE.gif
Ireland
</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>99</td><td>28</td><td>12</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>13</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/ITA.gif
Italy
</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>86</td><td>59</td><td>13</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>10</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/USA.gif
USA
</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>38</td><td>122</td><td>4</td><td>18</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/RUS.gif
Russia
</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>57</td><td>196</td><td>8</td><td>29</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table>
P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points




Pool D


<table><thead><tr><th>Team</th><th><abbr title="Played">P</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Won">W</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Draw">D</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Lost">L</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points For">PF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points Against">PA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries For">TF</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tries Against">TA</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Bonus Points">BP</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Points ">PTS</abbr></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/RSA.gif
South Africa
</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>166</td><td>24</td><td>21</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>18</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/WAL.gif
Wales
</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>114</td><td>34</td><td>14</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>10</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/SAM.gif
Samoa
</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>91</td><td>49</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>10</td></tr><tr class="even"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/FJI.gif
Fiji
</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>59</td><td>101</td><td>7</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr><tr class="odd"><td>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/images/ml/unions/s/NAM.gif
Namibia
</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>44</td><td>266</td><td>5</td><td>36</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table>
P=Played; W=Won; D=Draw; L=Lost; PF=Points For; PA=Points Against; TF=Tries For; TA=Tries Against; BP=Bonus Points; PTS=Points

[TVC_Colwal]

Just to put people in the spirit of the world cup :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eGCsEQ15L4

[tartist]

Very nice thread, thanks! Great to see that it'll all be on TVC. And for anyone who likes to enter scores on their own chart to watch the Played - Won - Draw - tables automatically update, you can find quite a good one here (Excel): Score card (http://www.alchemex.com/ExcelEnhancements.aspx)

[tartist]

Half time at a dismal England v Argentina match.
England's play so far is categorised by:

Giving away penalties
Sin bin
Fighting
Dependancy on kick and chase
Lack of support in the backs
Elimination of three opposition players by causing injury

Edit: As the match ends with an English win:
In the past we won many matches on the strength of Jonny Wilkinson's kicking. Today we almost lost it on the weakness of Jonny Wilkinson's kicking. We need a talented, athletic group of backs.

The other teams in the world cup who may have been worried about facing England will be much encouraged.

[tartist]

Marvellous performance by Wales against South Africa. That's the way to do it :good: Ironic that they played so much better than England yesterday but lost by a point.

[TVC_Colwal]

Didn't catch any of the games over the weekend but it looks like it that all of the home teams apart from Wales played bad and they will have to buck their ideas up against the major teams.

Tables updated

[Frederick]

Hi,

Not wanting to appear stupid but I'll have to ask, how are points won in rugby? Why did Wales get 1 point for losing:~

Help please,

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4849/frederickballabriggs02.jpg (http://www.twycrosszoo.org/)

[TVC_Colwal]

Hi,

Not wanting to appear stupid but I'll have to ask, how are points won in rugby? Why did Wales get 1 point for losing:~

Help please,

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4849/frederickballabriggs02.jpg (http://www.twycrosszoo.org/)

It is a friendly and sportsman-like scoring system, as follows:


Win - 4 points
Draw - 2 points
Loss - 0 points
4 or more tries - 1 point
Loss by 7 points or less - 1 point

I think this is one of the most incentive scoring systems in any sporting competition, as it rewards skill and determination, and I just wish other sporing events would adopt such a positive approach in rewarding the fans with positive point scoring action on he field.

[TVC_Colwal]

Loving this Russia vs USA game, Russia 3-0 up cool game :)

[tartist]

Missed it :( Meanwhile, your post #3 is displaying html code...

[TVC_Colwal]

New Zealand v Japan

New Zealand ran riot as they crushed Japan 83-7 in their World Cup Pool A clash in Hamilton and the poor Japanese didn't stand a chance against New Zealand who looked frighteningly good.

In other news:
It seems England's preparation for Sunday's clash with Georgia includes getting drunk at a bar hosting a “Mad Midget Weekender (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/rugby/article-23987221-england-rugby-stars-defended-after-night-out-at-mad-midget-weekender.do)” show, and Martin Johnson said that he would not be imposing drinking bans on the squad, and will stick by that decision, despite the players being photographed in mock-wrestling matches and scrums with one of the stars of the club’s show.

[TVC_Colwal]

Brilliant fantastic win by the Irish against the Aussies - amazing game - going to go and find myself a pint of Guinness to celebrate :)

[tartist]

Brilliant fantastic win by the Irish against the Aussies - amazing game - going to go and find myself a pint of Guinness to celebrate :)

You just beat me to it! Great win Ireland :good: http://serve.mysmiley.net/animated/anim_49.gif

[tartist]

And a fabulous win by Wales over Samoa. Excellent! :good:

[tartist]

England versus Georgia
Nice to see that both sets of fans are carrying the same flag (almost); viva St. George :)

Same old story from England though; although winning at half time they've already given away 11 penalties, and just before half time another sin-binning which Georgia immediately punished with a try and conversion. You are tedious, guys :at-wits-end:

[TVC_Colwal]

Hmmm, although I agree with you tartist I will keep supporting my home team as I am English and us Englishmen are used to disappointment, but we never never dis our team :0

[TVC_Colwal]

Much better second half for England - scrum was hugely positive, running on the ball better, and more importantly discipline a lot tighter. If I was going to pick one fault and that would be handling awareness which needs to tighten up as there were too many forward passes, still not bad overall :)

Now the grudge match France vs Canada and I really want to see the Canadians do well here :)

[tartist]

Hmmm, although I agree with you tartist I will keep supporting my home team as I am English and us Englishmen are used to disappointment, but we never never dis our team :0.
Criticism and disappointment is a long way from disrespecting them. Second half turned out to be a lot better and as they wore Georgia down there was a lot more of the flair that I hoped for, and it bodes well for their next match; will it be France? Up next: France.. can I keep my eyes open?

[TVC_Colwal]

Canada are committing suicide here in giving away too many points to the French who TBH are not that good.

[tartist]

England - Romania 34-3 coming up to half time. England transformed; looking sharp, fast, accurate bar a few errors. :good:

[tartist]

Loved this sign held up by an English fan:
Kids - Just popped out for some milk. Back Oct 24th. Love Mum and Dad :rotfl:

[thanky]

Playing much better in an attacking sense, still too many infringements and giving needless penalties. But encouraging to say the least.

[TVC_Colwal]

Playing much better in an attacking sense, still too many infringements and giving needless penalties. But encouraging to say the least.
I would say the needless penalties have been kept a minimum TBH and it is a much tighter performance from England - still to be tested against a normal side but that will come next week against the Scots and more likely the Irish in the semi-final.

[thanky]

I would say the needless penalties have been kept a minimum TBH and it is a much tighter performance from England - still to be tested against a normal side but that will come next week against the Scots and more likely the Irish in the semi-final.

Small question of a semi final against the French mate ;)

[thanky]

Bring on the Scots.

[TVC_Colwal]

Small question of a semi final against the French mate ;)
Yep you are right temp lapse then, good win for England and up next a great game New Zealand v France - Je veux que la France perd contre la Nouvelle-Zelande :)

[thanky]

Yep you are right temp lapse then, good win for England and up next a great game New Zealand v France - Je veux que la France perd contre la Nouvelle-Zelande :)

Should be a cracker and I have to go shopping etc :( Think the Kiwi' will win comfortable myself, but you never know which French team will turn up. I think the commentators are getting ahead of themselves in thinking scotland will turn over the Argentinians, i reckon Scotland are going to get beaten easily by the pumas.

[tartist]

Should be a cracker and I have to go shopping etc :( Think the Kiwi' will win comfortable myself, but you never know which French team will turn up. ....

At half time it is indeed a cracker. France were all over NZ for the first ten minutes, but NZ turned it around and now France looking rather dazed, and a lot of points adrift. 3-19

[TVC_Colwal]

Oh dear oh dear... NZ look scarily strong and France look beatable, so going out on a limb I say England vs New Zealand final with NZ winning... but that is going out on a long limb lol

[thanky]

Got back from shopping just in time for the final whistle as the French kicked into touch, damn. All blacks looking very good, but you feel with them they always have one shocker in them each tournament against one of the better teams. They can't afford to do that in a probable semi final v the Springboks.

[tartist]

Scotland - Argentina: 6-3 at half time. I'm enjoyaoing this match; what a battle. Scotland making so many opportunities only to lose the ball in contact. If they can sort that in the second half Scotland ought to pull away. :good:

[thanky]

Scotland v Argentina has been a decent game despite no tries and only 3 penalties converted. Scotland are killing themselves with the turnovers and Argentina's line outs are a disaster. If this was any of the favourite teams playing they would be ripped to bits, yet Scotland are being praised for that first half performance (not by all mind) which i find rather strange. They have played a flowing game with ball in hand but have done little with it. You can bet that they won't try and play this way against the auld enemy next game but make it a scrappy affair with loads of kicking etc.

[TVC_Colwal]

Really enjoying this game actually as it is nice and balanced and can go either way yet. Terrible drop goal miss though.

[TVC_Colwal]

wow I thought Argentina had committed suicide mishandling the ball on their try line, nice win for Argentina and great game :)

[tartist]

I need some tranquilizers after that :)

[TVC_Colwal]

dear oh dear oh dear, the ITV Player started the Rugby game 30 mins into the game lol :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:: rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[tartist]

dear oh dear oh dear, the ITV Player started the Rugby game 30 mins into the game lol :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:: rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I often find it's a struggle to get it going; I have the feeling with the ITV player that they are doing it only because the BBC is doing it and so they have to too, and that it's not very important for them.

[thanky]

Missed the second half on TV as i had to pick our son up from his mates. Listened to it on the radio in the car though and it sounded like one bit of brilliance by Amorisino to score a try and a missed drop goal by Parks made the difference.

[TVC_Colwal]

Really looking forward to this game this morning South Africa v Samoa and hoping (probably not realistic though) that Samoa can overcome South Africa.

Keeping fingers crossed.

[tartist]

Game in progress; Sam 5 - RSA 13. Samoans are doing a great job, but unlikely to overcome RSA I fear. Great match

[TVC_Colwal]

Game in progress; Sam 5 - RSA 13. Samoans are doing a great job, but unlikely to overcome RSA I fear. Great match
I am not too sure about that and I thought the same before the game but they are taking it to the South Africans :)

Wales must be quaking in their boots lol

edit, Red Card for Samoa and think that is a bit unfair after he took all those blows to the back of his neck, still he shouldn't have reacted back.

[tartist]

I was just going to say no chance with the red card, but John SMith gets yellow carded - level playing field for the rest of the match :)

[tartist]

What a wonderful passage of play by the Samoans :good:

[TVC_Colwal]

Such a shame and hard luck Samoa and they deserved more TBH :)

[TVC_Colwal]

Loving this match France vs Tonga and France just haven’t turned up today and Tonga are all over them – looking good for a historic win here.

[TVC_Colwal]

Fantastic game with Tonga winning and France weren't just bad they were awful.

[tartist]

Sco v Eng
Scotland really looking in charge. I wish that England would stop all this kicking; it's just giving possession to Scotland.

[TVC_Colwal]

I wish that England would stop all this kicking; it's just giving possession to Scotland.

Totally agree, kick it down the line and push over for a try, England haven't even been near the Scottish try line :(

[tartist]

6 mins to go; What a nerve-racking game! :)

[tartist]

Extraordinary drama..... pity for Scotland; played valiantly

[tartist]

Fantastic game with Tonga winning and France weren't just bad they were awful.

Having missed this match and managed to avoid seeing the result successfully for once, I've just watched the highlights; great game for Tonga and what a pity that they don't go forward to the semis.

[TVC_Colwal]

Don't feel pity for the Scot's at all as this is the old game and off they go home :)

TBH I think we can beat the French but after that it gets harder and England as they are at the moment are just not a good side - very similar to 2003 actually <--- now there's a thought.

[thanky]

Extraordinary drama..... pity for Scotland; played valiantly

No pity for the Scots whatsoever. I'd feel duped if I were a Scottish fan though, they only put the effort in against England. If they put that effort in against every team they might actually get further rather than be the happy losers because they pushed England, pathetic attitude if you ask me.

I always wanted the Scottish to do well in sport, being a home country and all that. But their bitterness towards the English with their "anybody but England" shirts etc has turned me against them.

[TVC_Colwal]

No pity for the Scots whatsoever. I'd feel duped if I were a Scottish fan though, they only put the effort in against England. If they put that effort in against every team they might actually get further rather than be the happy losers because they pushed England, pathetic attitude if you ask me.

I always wanted the Scottish to do well in sport, being a home country and all that. But their bitterness towards the English with their "anybody but England" shirts etc has turned me against them.
I personally will not fall into that trap, and I was more referring to the old game between Scotland and England and I will always cheer on England against another home nation, but, if Scotland play another country then I will become a red haired fiery Scotsman for the day and cheers them on as I will for all of the home nations.

This "anybody but England" mentality is just juvenile jealous rubbish, and is perpetuated by a band of mindless morons OMHO.

[thanky]

I personally will not fall into that trap, and I was more referring to the old game between Scotland and England and I will always cheer on England against another home nation, but, if Scotland play another country then I will become a red haired fiery Scotsman for the day and cheers them on as I will for all of the home nations.

This "anybody but England" mentality is just juvenile jealous rubbish, and is perpetuated by a band of mindless morons OMHO.

You'd be surprised at how widespread this attitude is though Colin, it is certainly not a minority. I#m sure one of our Scottish fans will back me up on this. We fight wars together, we get on well to a certain extent, when it comes to sport they hate us.

[TVC_Colwal]

You'd be surprised at how widespread this attitude is though Colin, it is certainly not a minority. I#m sure one of our Scottish fans will back me up on this. We fight wars together, we get on well to a certain extent, when it comes to sport they hate us.
As I said Gordon I will not lower myself to that level and I never mentioned numbers - it's just like football 'supporters' who think every other team is crap apart from their own team, really stupid to be honest.

[thanky]

As I said Gordon I will not lower myself to that level and I never mentioned numbers - it's just like football 'supporters' who think every other team is crap apart from their own team, really stupid to be honest.

It's how things are in sport these days.

[TVC_Colwal]

It's how things are in sport these days.
That's not sport it is idiocy....

[thanky]

That's not sport it is idiocy....

I agree, but its a case of each to his own mate.

[TVC_Colwal]

I agree, but its a case of each to his own mate.
Common decency and respect should not be limited by ones own selfish needs :)

[thanky]

Common decency and respect should not be limited by ones own selfish needs :)

If only everybody had those thoughts mate. I still have no sympathy for Scotland though, you have to play to 100% against everybody and not just those you choose. Fiji v Wales should be a cracker tomorrow.

[TVC_Colwal]

Loving the way this is shaping up :)

<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="98%"><tbody><tr><td>Sat Oct 8
</td> <td> 18.00
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> QF1: Ireland v Wales
</td> <td> Wellington
</td> <td> Wellington Regional Stadium
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sat Oct 8
</td> <td> 20.30
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> QF2: England v France
</td> <td> Auckland
</td> <td> Eden Park
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sun Oct 9
</td> <td> 18.00
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> QF3: South Africa v Australia
</td> <td> Wellington
</td> <td> Wellington Regional Stadium
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sun Oct 9
</td> <td> 20.30
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> QF4: New Zealand v Argentina
</td> <td> Auckland
</td> <td> Eden Park
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sat Oct 15
</td> <td> 21.00
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> SF1: W QF1 v W QF2
</td> <td> Auckland
</td> <td> Eden Park
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sun Oct 16
</td> <td> 21.00
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> SF2: W QF3 v W QF4
</td> <td> Auckland
</td> <td> Eden Park
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Fri Oct 21
</td> <td> 20.30
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> Bronze Final
</td> <td> Auckland
</td> <td> Eden Park
</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Sun Oct 23
</td> <td> 21.00
</td> <td> TBA
</td> <td> Final
</td> <td> Auckland
</td> <td> Eden Park
</td></tr></tbody></table>

[tartist]

Whatever happens, we've got some excellent rugby to look forward to :good:

[TVC_Colwal]

Loving this game Wales vs Ireland - not to sure if they have made the right call on turning down the penalties and going for the tries but it makes great Rugby :)

[thanky]

been a cracking game so far, Ireland with a lot of possession but the welsh backs have been immense so far. 10-10 now.....reckon if it stays close until the 70th min mark maybe the younger Welsh team might sneak it. Could even come down to a drop goal or late pen. Hope England put this effort in.

[TVC_Colwal]

Ireland are beginning to get in a flap. Trying to force things rather than going through the phases.

edit: Game over for me... Wales are just too solid in their defence for the Irish and I cannot see two converted tries being scored by the Irish.

I have to say that Joubert is having a great game at ref, very calm and on the spot with his decisions. The best referees are the ones you don't notice and he is the perfect example.

[TVC_Colwal]

Well done Wales. They scored more tries, looked more dangerous in attack, were better in defence, dominated the breakdown, kicked better tactically and are well deserving of their win.

I have to say I am disappointed with the Irish performance , shame as it was possibly the best opportunity Ireland will ever have to make a final.

[thanky]

Wales looked damn good.

[TVC_Colwal]

My French friend Alain just sent me this through Skype lol


http://i54.tinypic.com/2gw6gci.jpg


http://i52.tinypic.com/nwyn1u.jpg


This will be a good clash, I'm gonna go for the English, I think they've quietly gone about their work in pool play and improved along the way. Sheridan is a big loss but they'll be ok without.

Frances best game was against the All Blacks but since then they haven't improved much. I think England will win but you never know with the French come quarter final time.

Okay that's my hope, but, I'm quietly mentally preparing myself for 80 minutes of appalling rugby with an English win loss... bugger it I cannot read this :(

[thanky]

Think we'll stuff em mate myself. 19-16 :P

[TVC_Colwal]

Think we'll stuff em mate myself. 19-16 :P
I hope so as my stomach is all over the place at the moment.

[thanky]

Mine too, especially with this ref....he#s going to pick us up for everything....notice a high tackle by the French skipped his eye line.

[thanky]

We need to settle down and play rugby, look to nervous again...scared to lose rather than being brave to win.

[thanky]

Play rugby lads or we are going to get embarrassed.

[thanky]

Schoolboy crap from us, we look all over the place.

[TVC_Colwal]

Why the HELL do we still have Stevens? Every single game he has been useless and given away more penalties than any other player.
France are completely dominating here. Also with a 50kg advantage in the scrum, it's pathetic we struggle at all.

This is going to be an easy French win at this rate.

[thanky]

It's just not cricket...

[TVC_Colwal]

We are being destroyed "oh my broken heart" :(

[thanky]

Dear me, this is pathetic. France are playing good but not that good, we are just not capable of doing anything right. The whole demeanour of the team has been bad from game 1.

[thanky]

Sacre bleu...What a load of crap that first half was from us. Guess we are lucky that the gap is just 16 points. We look frightened to get stuck in, give it some passion ya bazzas.

[TVC_Colwal]

I have just turned it off as I cannot watch it any more as it is just too depressing.

[thanky]

Better second half tbh, but still not good enough.

[TVC_Colwal]

Better second half tbh, but still not good enough.
I played Rugby for 16 years and seven of those years were for Chiswick Rugby Club and every game, and I mean every game, we played with pride - England just didn't have that fire - passing and handling errors were schoolboy and the loss was no more than we deserved as we have had a shocking cup. Well done to France they deserved that and we had it coming.

Best of luck to all the remaining teams, I think my heart wants to see a Wales, All Blacks Final, and thank god Wales and Ireland carried the flag for NH rugby today.

[thanky]

I played Rugby for 16 years and seven of those years were for Chiswick Rugby Club and every game, and I mean every game, we played with pride - England just didn't have that fire - passing and handling errors were schoolboy and the loss was no more than we deserved as we have had a shocking cup. Well done to France they deserved that and we had it coming.

Best of luck to all the remaining teams, I think my heart wants to see a Wales, All Blacks Final, and thank god Wales and Ireland carried the flag for NH rugby today.

We said this during thee game, agree fully.

[TVC_Colwal]

I played Rugby for 16 years and seven of those years were for Chiswick Rugby Club and every game, and I mean every game, we played with pride - England just didn't have that fire - passing and handling errors were schoolboy and the loss was no more than we deserved as we have had a shocking cup. Well done to France they deserved that and we had it coming.

Best of luck to all the remaining teams, I think my heart wants to see a Wales, All Blacks Final, and thank god Wales and Ireland carried the flag for NH rugby today.
I don't remember saying that in the game?

[thanky]

I don't remember saying that in the game?

On about schoolboy errors...no passion etc.... not your rugby endeavours. ;)

Still didn't say that Gordon as I never mentioned that once and I think you have started the beers too early lol :)

It was me who said it then. Not had any alcohol mate, sleep deprivation :P

[tartist]

I have just turned it off as I cannot watch it any more as it is just too depressing.

I didn't turn it off, but I took the opportunity to make some breakfast so that I would be back in time for the adverts ;-)

[tartist]

All Blacks v Australia in progress. All I can say is, whoever wins this, heaven help France next week. :)

[tartist]

Just settling into my armchair to watch this. Although third place playoff is not an exciting place to be these are two great teams, and this Englishman is routing for Wales all the way. C'mon you reds!

[tartist]

Well done France for dreaming up the "white arrow" response to the hakka. Not sure about the holding hands bit, though; looks a bit girlie to me :) Now for the match.

[TVC_Colwal]

Well done France for dreaming up the "white arrow" response to the hakka. Not sure about the holding hands bit, though; looks a bit girlie to me :) Now for the match.

I want to see a All Blacks white wash :)

[tartist]

I want to see a All Blacks white wash :)

Not me; after England, Ireland and Wales I'm with France :) And what a game this is turning out to be..

[TVC_Colwal]

That's it New Zealand win :)