iceman79 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations I fancy the Kiwis this weekend as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmphill Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Not too impressed with the standard of refereeing in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Slept in so only caught the final 25 minutes or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbylad Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations :loon NZ stripped of Tri-Nations points Fien was born in Australia and played in the State of Origin New Zealand have been fined two points by the Rugby League International Federation for fielding an ineligible player in the Tri-Nations. Australian-born Nathan Fien, 27, has been banned from the rest of the tournament after playing in matches against Australia and Great Britain. Hooker Fien was picked as he had a Kiwi-born great-grandmother, but eligibility only covers grandparents. The verdict puts Australia in the final and makes GB favourites to join them. Highlights: New Zealand 18-14 Great Britain After hearing the verdict, the New Zealand Rugby League said it accepted the decision and would not be taking any further action. "The NZRL accepts it made an error and will not challenge the decision," said a statement released by NZRL general manager Peter Cordtz. "Nathan Fien acted honestly at all times in his disclosures to the NZRL. "Accordingly, Nathan Fien had no charge to answer; nor did any other person." Fien's eligibility was ruled on by a committee consisting of Australia's Colin Love (chairman), NZRL's Selwyn Bennett, Rugby Football League executive chairman Richard Lewis and National Rugby League chief executive David Gallop. 606: DEBATE Surely New Zealand could have found a hooker with actual Kiwi ancestry? Ian 606: Have your say The NZRL knew of Fien's eligibility problems on 19 October, two days before the second clash with the Kangaroos in Melbourne. Love described the hearing as "one of the darkest days" in his time in charge of the ARL. Australia have now qualified for the Tri-Nations final with four points from just two of their four group games, both wins over New Zealand. The Kiwis and the Lions now have no points, with New Zealand's 18-14 win in Christchurch last Saturday discounted. New Zealand only have one group match left while the Lions have three - one against the Kiwis and two against Australia, the first of which is in Sydney on Saturday. Fien, who played for Queensland in State of Origin five years ago, was called into the New Zealand squad after the withdrawal of David Solomana. The 27-year-old made his debut as a substitute in the 20-15 defeat by Australia and made his first start in Saturday's 18-14 win over Great Britain. In two months' time, Fien would qualify to play for the Kiwis through residency as he plays for the New Zealand Warriors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbylad Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Handicaps for Saturday's test in Sydney.... Australia (-18pts) vs Great Britain (20pts) All I can say is 20pts is a big handicap to cover in International Rugby.....:unsure Great Britain: Paul Wellens, Brian Carney, Keith Senior, Kirk Yeaman, Leon Pryce, Danny McGuire, Sean Long, Stuart Fielden, Terry Newton, Jamie Peacock (captain), Gareth Ellis, Gareth Hock, Sean O'Loughlin. Interchange: James Roby, Adrian Morley, Lee Gilmour, Jon Wilkin, Gareth Raynor (one to be omitted). Australia: Karmichael Hunt, Brent Tate, Mark Gasnier, Jamie Lyon, Greg Inglis, Darren Lockyer (captain), Ben Hornby, Mark O'Meley, Shaun Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, Willie Mason, Nathan Hindmarsh, Luke O'Donnell. Interchange: Cameron Smith, Anthony Tupou, Brent Kite, Antonio Kaufusi. All thoughts welcome :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshat Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Handicaps for Saturday's test in Sydney.... Australia (-18pts) vs Great Britain (20pts) All I can say is 20pts is a big handicap to cover in International Rugby.....:unsure Great Britain: Paul Wellens, Brian Carney, Keith Senior, Kirk Yeaman, Leon Pryce, Danny McGuire, Sean Long, Stuart Fielden, Terry Newton, Jamie Peacock (captain), Gareth Ellis, Gareth Hock, Sean O'Loughlin. Interchange: James Roby, Adrian Morley, Lee Gilmour, Jon Wilkin, Gareth Raynor (one to be omitted). Australia: Karmichael Hunt, Brent Tate, Mark Gasnier, Jamie Lyon, Greg Inglis, Darren Lockyer (captain), Ben Hornby, Mark O'Meley, Shaun Berrigan, Petero Civoniceva, Willie Mason, Nathan Hindmarsh, Luke O'Donnell. Interchange: Cameron Smith, Anthony Tupou, Brent Kite, Antonio Kaufusi. All thoughts welcome :ok I agree. That is a large handicap. We looked ok for the most of last week, once again our lack of quality on the last tackle cost us but having had a week to look at that we should be better in that area this week. McGuire's out so Raynor comes in on the wing with Pryce in the halves which I like because I thought Pryce's selection last week was a kind of I want him in my team but where can I put him sort of selection. He and Long had lots of joy for Saints this season so that should be a positive despite McGuire being so good. Think I'll take the +20 with Betdirect :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations fooking hell, Willie Mason is a loon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations fooking hell' date=' Willie Mason is a loon![/quote'] Mason has flattened Sean Long - what an animal. :@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations I've backed GB in play at Skybet +16 at 10/11. Come on GB, make this count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations I've backed GB in play at Skybet +16 at 10/11. Come on GB, make this count I am on GB with +18 - come on the lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Good man ashley, we really need some points on the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Tell me about it - or there is going to be an Aussie onslaught in the second half which will wipe out all handicaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations What the **** is sean long doing - he should of fooking kicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations effing hell. One second it looks like we were going to go over the whitewash, the next a length of the field try :( handicaps had gone down to +12 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations It's is not looking very promising, even at this stage. GB are falling to pieces. Knock on after knock on. We are shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Bit harsh Ashley, dodgy 5 mins but we were the better side for 25 mins but didn't capitalise on them. We should have picked up the 2 points that was on offer on the couple of occasions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Get in Wellens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbylad Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations :hope GL lads!!! Come on GB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations GET IN THERE MUTHER FOOKER!!! :cow :cow :cow :cow :cow :cow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations We all posted at exactly the same time LOL. 3 desperate blokes praying at once for a GB win - :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbylad Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations We all posted at exactly the same time LOL. 3 desperate blokes praying at once for a GB win - :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :lol :lol :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Brilliant first half performance. Not a fan of Noble but good decision to have Morley on the bench. he'd have been off in the first 5 mins :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmphill Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Nice effort in the 1st half from GB's finest. Gutted when they gave away the interception but fair do's to them they battled back. Game on in the 2nd half and those GB handicap bets are looking pretty good right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Nice effort in the 1st half from GB's finest. Gutted when they gave away the interception but fair do's to them they battled back. Game on in the 2nd half and those GB handicap bets are looking pretty good right now. Lets not hold our breaths too early on the handicaps, after all this is GB after all. Willy Mason = :@ + :spank Sean Long = :zzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmphill Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Mason's 'challenges' looked even worse at HT! As the guys in the studio said, nothing will probbaly get done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations :nana :nana :nana Just seen a Featherstone Rovers shirt in the crowd :cheers :cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Try Time Surely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punto83 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations lost it I think :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmphill Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Try Time Surely! Don't count your chickens! As Stevo said, remember last weekend!:unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleybarnes Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Re: Rugby League: Tri Nations Get in there my son. Another GB try maybe - gone to the 3rd umpire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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