Rugby World Cup 2011

[Iceman]

Dedicated thread to the Rugby World Cup 2011, below Ive highlighted the main teams represented by members on the forum.

Pool A

9 September 2011, 20:30, Eden Park, Auckland
New Zealand v Tonga
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

10 September 2011, 18:00, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
France v Japan
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)

14 September 2011, 17:00, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
Tonga v Canada
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)

16 September 2011, 20:00, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
New Zealand v Japan
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)

18 September 2011, 20:30, McLean Park, Napier
France v Canada
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)

21 September 2011, 19:30, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
Tonga v Japan
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)

24 September 2011, 20:30, Eden Park, Auckland
New Zealand v France
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)

27 September 2011, 17:00, McLean Park, Napier
Canada v Japan
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)

1 October 2011, 18:00, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
France v Tonga
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)

2 October 2011, 15:30, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
New Zealand v Canada
Referee: Romain Poite (France)

Pool B

10 September 2011, 13:00, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Scotland v Romania
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)

10 September 2011, 20:30, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Argentina v England
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)

14 September 2011, 19:30, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Scotland v Georgia
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

17 September 2011, 15:30, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Argentina v Romania
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)

18 September 2011, 18:00, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
England v Georgia
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)

24 September 2011, 18:00, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
England v Romania
Referee: Romain Poite (France)

25 September 2011, 20:30, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Argentina v Scotland
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

28 September 2011, 19:30, Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Georgia v Romania
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)

1 October 2011, 20:30, Eden Park, Auckland
England v Scotland
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)

2 October 2011, 13:00, Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Argentina v Georgia
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)

Pool C

11 September 2011, 15:30, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
Australia v Italy
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)

11 September 2011, 18:00, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth
Ireland v United States
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)

15 September 2011, 19:30, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth
Russia v United States
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)

17 September 2011, 20:30, Eden Park, Auckland
Australia v Ireland
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)

20 September 2011, 19:30, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Italy v Russia
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

23 September 2011, 20:30, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Australia v United States
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)

25 September 2011, 18:00, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Ireland v Russia
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)

27 September 2011, 19:30, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Italy v United States
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

1 October 2011, 15:30, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Australia v Russia
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)

2 October 2011, 20:30, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Ireland v Italy
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)

Pool D

10 September 2011, 15:30, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Fiji v Namibia
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)

11 September 2011, 20:30, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
South Africa v Wales
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

14 September 2011, 14:30, Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Samoa v Namibia
Referee: Romain Poite (France)

17 September 2011, 18:00, Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
South Africa v Fiji
Referee: Romain Poite (France)

18 September 2011, 15:30, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Wales v Samoa
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)

22 September 2011, 20:00, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
South Africa v Namibia
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)

25 September 2011, 15:30, Eden Park, Auckland
Fiji v Samoa
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)

26 September 2011, 19:30, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth
Wales v Namibia
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)

30 September 2011, 20:30, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland
South Africa v Samoa
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)

2 October 2011, 18:00, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Wales v Fiji
Referee: Wayne Barnes (England)

[Novo]

We are going to reach our third final in a row

[Iceman]

Did your team get released today? The Ireland one did I'll post ina bit.

[Iceman]

Ireland squad: Rory Best Isaac Boss Tommy Bowe Tony Buckley Tom Court Sean Cronin Leo Cullen Gordon D'Arcy Keith Earls Stephen Ferris Jerry Flannery Cian Healy Jamie Heaslip Rob Kearney Denis Leamy Fergus Mcfadden Geordan Murphy Conor Murray Donncha O'Callaghan Paul O'Connell Ronan O'Gara Sean O'Brien Brian O'Driscoll Eoin Reddan Mike Ross Donnacha Ryan Jonathan Sexton Andrew Trimble David Wallace Paddy Wallace.

[Novo]

Rugby World Cup Winners

1987 - New Zealand 29-9 France
1991 - Australia 12-6 England
1995 - South Africa 15-12 New Zealand
1999 - Australia 35-12 France
2003 - England 20-17 Australia
2007 - South Africa 15-6 England

[Novo]

Odds -

New Zealand - 4/7 ( Don't think they are as strong as people make out this year )
Australia 4/1
South Africa 7/1 ( My Pick to win )
England 12/1
France 14/1
Ireland 28/1
Wales 66/1
Argentina 125/1
Scotland 150/1
Somoa 200/1
Fiji 500/1
Italy 500/1
Tonga 1000/1
Canada 2000/1
Usa 200/1
Japan 2000/1
Georgia 5000/1
Namibia 5000/1
Romania 5000/1
Russia 5000/1

[Novo]

England and Ireland are playing on Sky Sports 1 now.. not sure what it is just a warm up or something?

[Iceman]

yeah just a friendly. England are leading I think? not sure if its on TV over here lemme check

[Iceman]

England winning by 4 and yeah its a test match

[Iceman]

20-9 in the end, apparently both teams played well and bad at times

[Novo]

Australia put on an inspirational display in Brisbane to beat New Zealand and secure their first Tri-Nations title since 2001 and only third ever.

The Wallabies led 20-3 at the break courtesy of tries from Will Genia and Radike Samo, who ran in from 60m.

The All Blacks hit back to level the scores after an hour, with Conrad Smith and Ma'a Nonu both crossing for tries.

However, the hosts swiftly responded and Kurtley Beale scored a try against the run of play to seal the win.

Australia's first win over the All Blacks in Brisbane for 19 years came after the Wallabies were thumped 30-14 by the All Blacks in Auckland three weeks ago and is a big psychological blow ahead of the Word Cup, which kicks off in New Zealand in a fortnight.



Tri Nation results

23 July: Australia 39-20 SA
30 July: New Zealand 40-7 SA
6 August: NZ 30-14 Australia
13 August: SA 9-14 Australia
20 August: SA 18-5 New Zealand
27 August: Australia 25-20 NZ

[Iceman]

fair play, shaping up to be a good world cup.

[Novo]

Still don't think New Zealand will justify being odds on favourites, Wonder what odds you can get on any European team winning the world cup hopefully about 5 or 6/1

[seanraff07]

Not a fan of Rugby at all but I catch the Scotland game sometimes... would he happy if we reaced the Quarters, maybe the Semis at a push.

But let's face it... we're never gonna win it

[Novo]

Starts later on today with New Zealand v Tonga

[Marc]

:dance:

[King Gizzard]

zzzzzz

[Legend killer]

NZ are unbeatable when they play there best they will put 70 past Tongo

[Novo]

New Zealand 41-10 Tonga in the end

[Legend killer]

If Ireland finally click i fully expect them to get to the final there back 3 of Ferris , Heaslip and the beast SOB cannot be matched by any other team in the game

[Ammi]

Slightly off topic, I've managed to get tickets for 2012 Six Nations, England/Ireland at Twickenham on St Patrick's Day, I'm so pleased with myself :dance:

[Legend killer]

^^ SWEET how much where they Ammi

[Roy Mars III]

I think New Zealand are somewhat overrated, but they played well today, especially in the first half.

[Legend killer]

NZ are to inconsistent to win a world cup get your money on South Africa they always come good when it matters

South Africa - Ireland Final

[Ammi]

^^ SWEET how much where they Ammi

LOL my lips are sealed, they weren't cheap is all. I got them through The Rugby Supporters Club, with a night in a hotel thrown in too!:hugesmile:

[Iceman]

Scotland won the first match so did England (just)

[Novo]

Romania were leading Scotland with about 10 minutes to go as well.. Argentina are a decent rugby side so was expecting it to be a hard game didn't think it would be that close though at least that's one of the harder group games out of the way

[Iceman]

Romania were leading Scotland with about 10 minutes to go as well.. Argentina are a decent rugby side so was expecting it to be a hard game didn't think it would be that close though at least that's one of the harder group games out of the way

Yeah i watched that match, Scotland getting the two tries right when they needed them. My Cousin and his wife are over there, they got the Scotland and Ireland packages.

[Legend killer]

Ireland will beat Aus bookmark it

Kearney
Bowe
Trimble
BOD
Darcy - SADLY
Sexton
Reddan
Ross
Healy
POC
DOC
Best
Ferris
SOB
Heaslip

That is the team Kiddney should play

[Iceman]

Absolutely cracking match, Ireland win, Russia next then Italy........hopefully will meet Wales or Samoa if we get top of group

[Legend killer]

What did i fuken tell you

When this Irish team CLICKS they are unbeatable don't know why there is such a shock around them beating Aus

The Forwards were IMMENSE

[Iceman]

Cause just a few days before that they were struggling, hopefully that was first match nerves, some phases today were supreme.

[Iceman]

anyone awake to watch the match?

[Iceman]

Ireland lead after 3 mins,

[Iceman]

Absolutely amazing try

[Iceman]

and conversion

[Iceman]

after 11 minutes Russia have conceeded 4 penalties :crazy:

[Iceman]

2nd try 12 minutes in :D

[Iceman]

and conversion. 17-0

[Iceman]

russia playing very well now, defence has toghtened up

[Iceman]

3rd Try

[Iceman]

and conversion

[Iceman]

24-0

[Iceman]

4th Try (waiting on Video Ref)

[Iceman]

YES got it

[Iceman]

and conversion :D

[Iceman]

31-0

[Iceman]

5th Try :amazed:

[Iceman]

missed conversion. 36-0 half time.

[Iceman]

6th Try, and conversion, then russia got a try and conversion

[Iceman]

43-7 btw

[Iceman]

2nd Try for Russia.

-gets nervous-

[Iceman]

7th Try

[Iceman]

and conversion

[Iceman]

O Gara now becomes Irelands leading scorer in WC Matches

[Iceman]

50-12

[Iceman]

8th Try and Conversion

[Iceman]

57-12

[Iceman]

9yj Try :dance:

[Iceman]

No Conversion

[Iceman]

62-12

[Iceman]

Game Over :D WIN

[Iceman]

Just looking there, Ireland, England and South Africa have the least points against them in the competition. :D

[Roy Mars III]

Have not been keeping up with this, how has the U.S. done?

[Iceman]

Not good im afraid, they're already out. Played 4 games and won only 1 of them. They were in Ireland's group :tongue:

[Roy Mars III]

Oh. :laugh:

[Iceman]

At least you beat Russia though, pesky Russians.

[Novo]

Best game of the World cup so far.. England 16-12 Scotland... England winning with a last gasp Try.. Scotland needed to win the game by 8 or more to go through they were 12-3 up at one point as well.. we love to do things the hard way

[Lee.]

Damn! :(

[Iceman]

Hard luck for Scotland... wanted England to win so we can play later on in the tournament.

[Novo]

Ireland have Italy tomorrow morning don't they? just need a bonus point to secure qualification to the quarter finals i think

[Iceman]

Ireland have Italy tomorrow morning don't they? just need a bonus point to secure qualification to the quarter finals i think

Yeah I really dont see us losing, might be a close one though never know...

[Novo]

Unless you have a really bad game you'll be fine they ran you close in the six nations 13-11 but Ireland look on form at the minute pretty surprised you are still around 16/1 think you play Wales if you top the group as well which is a pretty decent draw

[Iceman]

Unless you have a really bad game you'll be fine they ran you close in the six nations 13-11 but Ireland look on form at the minute pretty surprised you are still around 16/1 think you play Wales if you top the group as well which is a pretty decent draw

I know yeah I really want Wales :D You guys got France, should be a good match

[Iceman]

:D Ireland win their group

[Novo]

Looked like it was going to be a close game for the first 40 minutes but then italy got destroyed in the second half

[Iceman]

Didnt see the match Live watched it just after it finished

[Kore]

I am very nervous for my team (Wales) next match. Facing a very strong Irish Team! I wont be disappointed if we lose, as long as put in a good performance!!! lol

[Iceman]

I am very nervous for my team (Wales) next match. Facing a very strong Irish Team! I wont be disappointed if we lose, as long as put in a good performance!!! lol

Im quite nervous as I think you guys are gonna put up a strong defence....I honestly dont think Irelannd will win. :bawling:

[Kore]

Im quite nervous as I think you guys are gonna put up a strong defence....I honestly dont think Irelannd will win. :bawling:

Really? I'm very impressed by Ireland at the moment. loved the game against the Aussies!

[DrunkerThanMoses]

If Wales play as good as they did Sunday, then this match will be a good one.

I can see Wales ****ing it up though :(

[Niamh.]

If Wales play as good as they did Sunday, then this match will be a good one.

I can see Wales ****ing it up though :(

It's really hard to call, it'll be a close one I think

[Kore]

Feel sorry for Ireland, had a great world cup and the team and fans did the tournament proud. Happy Wales get through, now watching Eng V Fra

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Only saw the last 5 mins of the Welsh match... on to early lol

Well done wales, bad luck Ireland

and ha ha to England

[Niamh.]

lmao Jon :laugh:

Well done to Wales, I hope ye can go all the way now :love:

[Novo]

Oh well we've already been to the final twice and won it once in the previous two world cups... about time someone else stepped up to the plate hopefully France, New Zealand, South Africa or Australia win now

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Oh well we've already been to the final twice and won it once in the previous two world cups... about time someone else stepped up to the plate hopefully France, New Zealand, South Africa or Australia win now

3kUnCwV3AYE

[Novo]

3kUnCwV3AYE

This is what Winning the world cup looks like

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2009/4/24/1240591001679/World-Cup-2003-001.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Come on Waaales

[Kore]

Come on Wales! man im nervous

[Iceman]

hope Wales do it

[Novo]

Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Jarrod]

:idc: france. Pfft.

[Captain.Remy]

HELL YEAH BITCHES!

Tough one but we still made it.

u mad? :wink:

[Novo]

Always had faith

[Wildcat!]

Just finished watching the final. 8-7 All blacks win. What an effort by France. They almost pulled it off in the end. I think they were hard done by, with the last penalty for NZ. France had the last drive, all the way past to the All Blacks 22, but NZ stole the ball in the melee somehow. I still dont know how it happened. But, it was a great scrappy game! The only one I managed to wake up and watch in the World cup, and it was pretty worth it! :)

[Iceman]

What a terrible match, I have no idea how you can say it was worth it

[Wildcat!]

What a terrible match, I have no idea how you can say it was worth it

Terrible! Why, because there were not a lot of points. I like a good scrap. The two teams, have a great defense, so it was very difficult to make anything happen. The game was won by inches. To me, thats better than some 27 -3 blowout! France was driving for the winning try, or drop shot, until they lost the ball in the end. That was a great finish!

[Novo]

World cup finals are never enjoyable a bit like Football world cup finals as well at least it France made a good game of it though

[Captain.Remy]

Well done to New Zealand because honestly, they did so well during this World Cup. They deserved it so much.

But that mother****ing South African white trash referee was so unfair throughout all the game. He made bad ass mistakes of judgement at times.

But anyway, France played so well, they kept the pressure against the All Blacks and are very respectable and humble finalists. We deserved it for sure and losing for 1 point is terrible but at the end of the day, we nailed the final so we are all proud of ourselves.

See you in 4 years in England!!!!