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  • Grant
    Sniper
    • Feb 2005
    • 881

    #61
    Rugby World Cup Rules

    An oldie but a goodie...


    Rugby World Cup Rules

    DEAR WOMEN

    *List of Rules (Read and print them)*

    1. From 4 Sept to 23 October 2011, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the Rugby World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.

    2. During the Rugby World Cup, the television is mine, the VCR and DVD are all mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse at the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

    3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don’t mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without
    distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won’t have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the Rugby World Cup month.

    4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor….it won’t happen.

    5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12pm and 3pm, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.

    6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say “get over it, it’s only a game”, or “don’t worry, they’ll win next time”. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about rugby than me and your so called “words of encouragement” will only lead to a break up or divorce.

    7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying “one” game, hence do not use the Rugby World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to “spend time together”.

    8. The replays of the tries are very important I don’t care if I have seen them or I haven’t seen them, I want to see them again. Many times, and record them.

    9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:
    a) I will not go,
    b) I will not go, and
    c) I will not go.

    10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash.

    11. The daily RWC highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying “but you have already seen this…why don’t you change the channel to something we can all watch??”, the reply will be: “Refer to Rule #2 of this list”.

    12.And finally, please save your expressions such as “Thank goodness the Rugby World Cup is only every 4 years”. I am immune to these words because after this comes the 2015 RWC etc.

    13. Do not complain that my new beard is “scratchy” or makes me “look like a caveman”. Showing my support for the Springboks by growing a beard is more important to me than our relationship. If you don’t love your country as much as me, then that makes me sad, and you should leave. Quietly and during the ads if possible.

    Thank you for your cooperation.

    Regards,

    Men of the World Cup


    Cheers!
    Last edited by Grant; 09-11-2011, 04:28 PM.

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    • Dan
      DIAMOND STATUS
      • Jan 2004
      • 12179

      #62
      Amen To That.
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      • binnie
        DIAMOND STATUS
        • May 2006
        • 19144

        #63
        What do you think we can read from the opening weekend? Who's looking good?

        To me, the Aussies are looking the strongest at this stage. I can't remember the last time a European team turned over Italy like that.

        France and South Africa look a little creaky to me. England always look shacky, but I think we have to commend them for beating Argentina (who are a tough side). With Romania and Georgia next, I think we'll see them start to come together.

        Thoughts?
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        • Dan
          DIAMOND STATUS
          • Jan 2004
          • 12179

          #64
          Yes,The Mighty AllBlacks To Take It All.
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          • Seshmeister
            ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

            • Oct 2003
            • 35155

            #65
            Originally posted by binnie
            France and South Africa look a little creaky to me. England always look shacky, but I think we have to commend them for beating Argentina (who are a tough side).
            Commend them?

            Are you insane?

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            • binnie
              DIAMOND STATUS
              • May 2006
              • 19144

              #66
              Credit where credit's due. Scotland are going to really struggle with the Argies.

              England may play a very dull style of rugby, but it seems to work for them.
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              • binnie
                DIAMOND STATUS
                • May 2006
                • 19144

                #67
                Originally posted by Dan
                Yes,The Mighty AllBlacks To Take It All.
                How will they cope with the pressure/expectation?
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                • Seshmeister
                  ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

                  • Oct 2003
                  • 35155

                  #68
                  Originally posted by binnie
                  Credit where credit's due. Scotland are going to really struggle with the Argies.

                  England may play a very dull style of rugby, but it seems to work for them.
                  No credit is due.

                  They have ten times as many professional players as anyone else but play horrible rugby that no one wants to see.

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                  • Dan
                    DIAMOND STATUS
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 12179

                    #69
                    Originally posted by binnie
                    How will they cope with the pressure/expectation?
                    4 years Ready,Bin.
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                    • binnie
                      DIAMOND STATUS
                      • May 2006
                      • 19144

                      #70
                      Just like 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007. The Blacks always under-perform on the big stage.....
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                      • binnie
                        DIAMOND STATUS
                        • May 2006
                        • 19144

                        #71
                        Originally posted by Seshmeister
                        No credit is due.

                        They have ten times as many professional players as anyone else but play horrible rugby that no one wants to see.
                        Fair point. Anyone who beats the Argies in their opneing game deserves some credit though.
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                        • Dan
                          DIAMOND STATUS
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 12179

                          #72
                          Originally posted by binnie
                          Just like 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007. The Blacks always under-perform on the big stage.....
                          1987 AllBlacks Win The World Cup England Was Where?

                          1991 AllBlacks Place 3rd England 2nd

                          1995 Allblacks Place 2nd England 4th

                          1999 AlBlacks Place 4th England Where?

                          2003 AllBlacks Place 3rd England World Cup Winners

                          2007 AllBlacks Place Where? England 2nd

                          2011 AllBlacks Place ? England ?

                          There You Go Bin,That's A Fair Sum Up Of How It Was.

                          Any More Question?
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                          • binnie
                            DIAMOND STATUS
                            • May 2006
                            • 19144

                            #73
                            The fact of the matter is that The All Blacks haven't won since 1987.

                            I'd actually like them to win, as they play the best style of rugby to watch.
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                            • Seshmeister
                              ROTH ARMY WEBMASTER

                              • Oct 2003
                              • 35155

                              #74
                              Originally posted by binnie
                              Fair point. Anyone who beats the Argies in their opneing game deserves some credit though.
                              Pity the Argies didn't eat them.

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                              • binnie
                                DIAMOND STATUS
                                • May 2006
                                • 19144

                                #75
                                I'm hoping the Scots will show some continued improvement tomorrow. They should win easily enough, but I'd like to see them building and building towards the Argentina game, which should decide the group.
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