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Title: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 02, 2011, 06:37:00 PM Starts on Friday with Wales hosting England. Love the Friday night games!
Should be pretty competitive in a World Cup year. Still think France have the best players but not sure about their coach and their fixtures. Outright prices are pretty yuck. Might have a look at the top tryscorer market in a bit. I've backed Ireland - England in the straight forecast. Ireland start with Italy and have England and France at home. After the Wales game which is winnable, England have 3 games (including the French) at home. My hope is that Ireland V England game on the final weekend could be a grandslam decider and if not both teams will have at least won 3 and lost 1 and be in the race for the title and I'll get a sweat/be compensated if England don't win it. The lovely people at skybet have priced this up at 12/1 when other bookies are as short at 7/1. Title: Six Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 12:30:34 PM Already getting psyched up for this. England v Wales tonight, gonna be a close one I reckon.............
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 04, 2011, 12:32:54 PM On the way to Cardiff
Wales 5/4. I have them slight favourites at home, I must say. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 12:34:21 PM On the way to Cardiff Wales 5/4. I have them slight favourites at home, I must say. Maybe/maybe not. Am sure going to bet on wales.......... Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TheChipPrince on February 04, 2011, 01:10:35 PM On the way to Cardiff Wales 5/4. I have them slight favourites at home, I must say. When did you see this? 15/8 now, big jump Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 01:11:39 PM On the way to Cardiff Wales 5/4. I have them slight favourites at home, I must say. When did you see this? 15/8 now, big jump You should lump on Wales at that price, that's big............ Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 04, 2011, 01:13:50 PM 5/4 yesterday
15/8 is huge. It's a 50-50 game imo. Good value. England probably better but Wales big home advantage against England. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Dubai on February 04, 2011, 01:17:10 PM 11-8 Skybet. 2-1 betfair.
If only betfair sponsored the forum everyone might have been on :) Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 04, 2011, 02:19:45 PM I like England by 1-12 at 11/8. Agree it is close but I think we can edge it. Don't think Hook at 15 was the right choice. He's a much much better player than that.
Last year Wales seemed to play well after going behind so maybe England HT/ Wales FT if they get Hook at 10 or centre later in the game. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 04, 2011, 05:00:38 PM http://7reasons.org/2011/02/04/7-reasons-to-play-the-brian-moore-drinking-game-this-six-nations/
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: sweet potata! on February 04, 2011, 05:12:10 PM Brian Moore is an extremely biased commentator imo, do the many Englishmen on here share my sentiment?
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 05:13:49 PM Brian Moore is an extremely biased commentator imo, do the many Englishmen on here share my sentiment? He is fairly, but he does makes some pretty good points. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 04, 2011, 05:15:51 PM Tells it like it is on the games. His views on scrummaging are very right, and the current law ruins the game
Yes he is a bit biased, but he is also one of the best analysts around. Jonathan Davies v good too. Nicol ok. Guscott terrible. On Sky Barnes is ok, Morris horrible and Will Greenwood excellent Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 04, 2011, 05:16:21 PM Brian Moore is an extremely biased commentator imo, do the many Englishmen on here share my sentiment? Don't think I've heard an impartial Rugby commentator to be honest. Moore is not in the same league as Davies for bias.Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 04, 2011, 05:16:40 PM and Moore's book "Beware of the dog" is a must read. Superb stuff, won the Sports book of the year last year
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 05:17:52 PM and Moore's book "Beware of the dog" is a must read. Superb stuff, won the Sports book of the year last year Ta for that going to buy it now........... Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Dewi_cool on February 04, 2011, 05:27:03 PM Brian Moore is an extremely biased commentator imo, do the many Englishmen on here share my sentiment? Don't think I've heard an impartial Rugby commentator to be honest. Moore is not in the same league as Davies for bias.Bill McLaren? Wales to win obv Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 04, 2011, 05:48:11 PM Yeh Bill McLaren was good but still favoured Scotland over everybody else
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: sovietsong on February 04, 2011, 07:23:57 PM i have backed wales as I dont really like rugby and would like to watch it... need a bet to keep my interest.
come on wales! Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 07:33:59 PM i have backed wales as I dont really like rugby and would like to watch it... need a bet to keep my interest. come on wales! >:( obv, but that is serious value so I dont blame you...... Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: gatso on February 04, 2011, 07:47:48 PM it really is time we stopped using god save the queen. annoys me everytime
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Teacake on February 04, 2011, 07:50:05 PM One of the most awesome things in world sport, the Welsh nation anthem being belted out at a packed Millenium stadium, gets me every time ;tightend;
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: gatso on February 04, 2011, 07:53:14 PM great commentary 'it's all kicking off. oh tremendous'
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: sovietsong on February 04, 2011, 08:02:55 PM why didnt those welsh lads kick the funny shapped ball over the sticks?
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: cia260895 on February 04, 2011, 08:05:17 PM ;mexicanwave; ;mexicanwave;
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 08:08:17 PM GTFI!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: sovietsong on February 04, 2011, 08:15:45 PM great commentary 'it's all kicking off. oh tremendous' these lads sound like they know less about rugby than me. that or they have trouble speaking. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Karabiner on February 04, 2011, 08:17:47 PM Anyone remember the first Fiji side to tour here? Well probably not obv. as it was in the 1960's
Well anyhow they had a bloke called Batibasanga(sp?) who scored a breakaway try and dived spectacularly to score with noone within twenty yards of him which we all thought was hilarious at the time as we'd never ever seen anything like it before. Somebode who's techy-smart should try and dig out a clip on u-tube, I would if I could. That first England try reminded me of it just a little bit. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 08:40:13 PM Anyone remember the first Fiji side to tour here? Well probably not obv. as it was in the 1960's Well anyhow they had a bloke called Batibasanga(sp?) who scored a breakaway try and dived spectacularly to score with noone within twenty yards of him which we all thought was hilarious at the time as we'd never ever seen anything like it before. Somebode who's techy-smart should try and dig out a clip on u-tube, I would if I could. That first England try reminded me of it just a little bit. LOL, I think I must be a bit of a rugby nit, I don't like to see them do it in case they fk it up. It has been known! Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 08:42:07 PM Seeing Jeremy Guscott, it's the first time I've thought of him as getting old. He must be getting on for 50 though so fair play to him.......
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 04, 2011, 09:45:47 PM Ship....
Straight into the 50 at DTD after, not the worst place to have a rugby/beer/poker night. Just fished someone out first hand too, maybe it's my night hehehe Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 04, 2011, 10:21:48 PM Get in. I love how much it means to the Welsh. Was a good game too. Next up Italy at home should be straight forward.
Hope the others this weekend are as entertaining. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Rod on February 04, 2011, 10:38:19 PM Six Nations sure was good this year. Shame it is over now.
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 04, 2011, 10:39:42 PM Great atmosphere in there tonight. Wales were crap. Phillips had a shocker. England contrived to make it closer than it should have been
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 05, 2011, 04:09:49 PM FANTASTICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 05, 2011, 04:10:09 PM LOL GFTI!!!!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: NoflopsHomer on February 05, 2011, 04:11:11 PM Italy have played so well today, they might rue missing that conversion though.
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 05, 2011, 04:12:52 PM Hope Italy can re-bink.......
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 05, 2011, 04:15:27 PM Gutting...
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 05, 2011, 04:34:28 PM At least I get to anti rail Scotland now (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/axiemeluv/Smiley/nod.gif)
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 05, 2011, 05:03:51 PM At least I get to anti rail Scotland now (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/axiemeluv/Smiley/nod.gif) (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/axiemeluv/Smiley/nod.gif) (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/axiemeluv/Smiley/nod.gif) (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/axiemeluv/Smiley/nod.gif) Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: mondatoo on February 05, 2011, 09:54:15 PM How do I get tickets to Ire v Eng ?
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 05, 2011, 09:59:57 PM How do I get tickets to Ire v Eng ? Ebay, though ticket agencies or from touts on the day. Expect to pay though the nose probably over £250 would be my guess without looking. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 13, 2011, 04:14:41 PM Easy for England yesterday.
Was pretty disappointed with Scoltand. Hopefully Wales have improved and will give France and Ireland a game. Really need Ireland to come back and beat France. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 23, 2011, 03:42:19 PM good story at the end lol
http://rucku.com/pg/video/willc/read/1529788/rucku-preview-23022011 Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 23, 2011, 06:56:23 PM good story at the end lol http://rucku.com/pg/video/willc/read/1529788/rucku-preview-23022011 Cheers for the link to that site, looks interesting. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 26, 2011, 05:02:18 PM Come on lads GTFI!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 26, 2011, 06:03:20 PM Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 26, 2011, 07:45:09 PM So good in the 2nd half. Looked so comfortable. Disapointing Flashton's try was disallowed but love the fact the French have been shut up.
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 26, 2011, 07:49:03 PM So good in the 2nd half. Looked so comfortable. Disapointing Flashton's try was disallowed but love the fact the French have been shut up. They thought they were nailed on for the Grand Slam this year, they have even been talking up their chances of winning the WC this year........ Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: TightEnd on February 26, 2011, 07:52:44 PM Flood had a shocker first half, much better when Wilko came on..we could play territory more. Much better second half performance and only a forward pass and a bad Ashton decision prevented 2 more tries
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on February 26, 2011, 07:57:59 PM Yeh Flood was poor first half but was good for the first 10 in the 2nd. Wouldn't like to make a decision over who would be in the back 3 if everyone was fit.
England lose so few games at Twickers that the grandslam was never really on for the French. Would have been confident of beating them in France nevermind at home. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on February 26, 2011, 08:00:15 PM Flood had a shocker first half, much better when Wilko came on..we could play territory more. Much better second half performance and only a forward pass and a bad Ashton decision prevented 2 more tries To be fair the French pissed away a few opportunities too with bad passing/drops, and as Nicol pointed out a couple of favourable bounces for the French and it could have been a different story. Small margins 'n all that. Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on March 12, 2011, 04:05:40 PM Italy getting my hopes up yet again....
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Josedinho on March 12, 2011, 04:14:00 PM GET IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: redarmi on March 13, 2011, 03:57:21 PM Scotland seem value @ 9-1 to win this game at HT
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on March 19, 2011, 04:31:36 PM Come on England GTFI!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: amcgrath1uk on March 19, 2011, 04:33:11 PM Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on March 19, 2011, 05:56:07 PM >:(
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: henrik777 on March 19, 2011, 05:57:49 PM Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on March 19, 2011, 06:04:34 PM (http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0248.gif) FYPSandy I have more smileys than u..... Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: gatso on March 19, 2011, 06:05:37 PM in danger of not even winning the championship. didn't see that coming this morning
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: sweet potata! on March 19, 2011, 06:06:40 PM Wiiiii Ireland..... Pls hold!
Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: Woodsey on March 19, 2011, 06:44:26 PM :'(
Now GFTO Wales please ;D Title: Re: 6 Nations 2011 Post by: sweet potata! on March 19, 2011, 06:45:29 PM Have a bit of that Johnson
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