officeglenn Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Damn Canada hung around with France for the most of the game, and let it slip away in the last 10 minutes or so. Honestly I'm happy with the showing. Japan is up next, and a win means we're qualified for the next World Cup.Yeah, just watched the game on the PVR. Just ran out of gas in the last 20 minutes. Certainly was closer than the scoreline indicated. A lack of discipline near the end of the first half cost them, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyvoodoo Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Canada v France was great game, but it really show the difference between the top teams and that next tier of teams, which is the talent on the bench. France took over late once both teams had to start relying on the bench.Hopefully the Canucks can beat Japan next, a two win tourney is great for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 We'll have a Northern Hemisphere vs. Southern Hemisphere Final as the Quarterfinals are set:Ireland vs. Wales/England vs. FranceSouth Africa vs. Australia/New Zealand vs. Argentina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 2 Fantastic games1 Good Game and 1 pretty boring game sums up the quarter-finals.Jamie Roberts (who was born in Newport, which is also where I was born) is having a fantastic world cup! It would be fantastic if Wales could make the final! My fantasy teams: West Coast Cardinals (WRU), Glasgow Claymores (RLI) (Champions 2012) and Pemberton Foresters (VBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 For those playing at home, Luigi is referring to the Wales vs. France and Australia vs. New Zealand Semifinal matchups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 feeling gutted right now. Australia better win today! My fantasy teams: West Coast Cardinals (WRU), Glasgow Claymores (RLI) (Champions 2012) and Pemberton Foresters (VBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 feeling gutted right now. Australia better win today!They won't! Winner takes on France in the Final. Loser faces Wales in the Third Place match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 feeling gutted right now. Australia better win today!They won't! Winner takes on France in the Final. Loser faces Wales in the Third Place match.Well, you were right! What an awful weekend it has been for me... My fantasy teams: West Coast Cardinals (WRU), Glasgow Claymores (RLI) (Champions 2012) and Pemberton Foresters (VBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 feeling gutted right now. Australia better win today!They won't! Winner takes on France in the Final. Loser faces Wales in the Third Place match.Well, you were right! What an awful weekend it has been for me...This makes up for 2003! All kidding aside, No worries mate, as the Wallabies just didn't have that lethal mentality during the tourney. Also, this is New Zealand's Cup to lose, and now we have a rematch of the 2007 Quarters in the Final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 They won't! Winner takes on France in the Final. Loser faces Wales in the Third Place match.Well, you were right! What an awful weekend it has been for me...This makes up for 2003! All kidding aside, No worries mate, as the Wallabies just didn't have that lethal mentality during the tourney. Also, this is New Zealand's Cup to lose, and now we have a rematch of the 2007 Quarters in the Final.Erm you choose the rematch of a quarter final to bring up, when this is an exact rematch of the 1987 final, (incidentally the 3/4 playoff is also a repeat of the 1987 playoff) or even more memorably the 1999 semi final when France mounted an unlikely comeback to keep the All Blacks from the final? 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 You're correct, however, my memory only recalls the defeat in 2007 as I didn't follow rugby until after the 1999 World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The 2011 World Champions will be New Zealand... there is not fat chance for France winning it all.The French lost two games, won some games with some luck and... they are playing in the final game?!I'm rooting for les Bleus as always but I don't think they have any chance to beat the All Blacks. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 New Zealand wins the 2011 Rugby World Cup by holding off France, 8-7! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordsketor Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 The All Blacks barely won the Webb Ellis Trophy. Piri Weepu missed some crucial penalties in the early going. Many thanks to Discrimihater for making the sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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