Kiwi Bills fan Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 As I'm sure all of you know, New Zealand will be hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup. (insert crickets chirping) Anywho... It's a HUGE deal down here and I was just wondering how many "American Football" fans would be watching. Are any of you going to be paying attention to the games? For what it's worth, I'll be taking my son to the three games that our town (Nelson) is hosting during the tourney. Italy vs Russia Italy vs USA Australia vs Russia GO ALL BLACKS!
DrDawkinstein Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 YES! If my cable company carries it, Ill be watching! (Played 4 years through college, 97-01) The All Blacks are my favorite team. Even did a project on Jonah Lomu for a web design class. I havent followed International play in a few years though so Im not sure who is favored and who I should be watching. Any insight is appreciated! Side story: When I was bumming around Italy back in '02, I ran into a group of people from Wales at dinner one night and started chatting them up. Turned out they were in town for a rugby match the next day. I ended up meeting up with them and got to see Wales vs Italy as a "true fan". What a great time! (And the game was great too, lol)
Kiwi Bills fan Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 Nice! Good story. Where did you play Rugby? The club team at Colorado State tried to convince me to join up when I went there in the early '90's. I didn't know a thing about rugby back then, but now that I live in NZ, I sure wish I would've given it a go. It's a helluva great sport and EVERYONE down here is a rabid fan of the ABs. That being said, NZ is the current favourite to win the cup, but you never know, especially when you consider the Aussies and S Africa.
ajzepp Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 I would love to watch some of this...anyone know what cable network(s) may be carrying it?
Kiwi Bills fan Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 I did a quick search and saw the NBC and "Universal Sports" will be broadcasting the matches up in the states.
ajzepp Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 I did a quick search and saw the NBC and "Universal Sports" will be broadcasting the matches up in the states. No idea what Universal Sports is, but I'll keep an eye out for the NBC coverage...would much rather watch some rugby than be stuck with baseball
Fixxxer Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 As I'm sure all of you know, New Zealand will be hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup. (insert crickets chirping) Anywho... It's a HUGE deal down here and I was just wondering how many "American Football" fans would be watching. Are any of you going to be paying attention to the games? For what it's worth, I'll be taking my son to the three games that our town (Nelson) is hosting during the tourney. Italy vs Russia Italy vs USA Australia vs Russia GO ALL BLACKS! Hey the Tri Nations comes first!! Can't wait to watch you guys on those epic battles against Springbooks and Aussies. I just hope our Pumas can measure up against the elite in the next Four Nations, that will be awesome for our rugby. I hope, with what happened with Christchurch and how you guys feel and live rugby, you can win the Cup at home. GO PUMAS!!
DrDawkinstein Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 Nice! Good story. Where did you play Rugby? The club team at Colorado State tried to convince me to join up when I went there in the early '90's. I didn't know a thing about rugby back then, but now that I live in NZ, I sure wish I would've given it a go. It's a helluva great sport and EVERYONE down here is a rabid fan of the ABs. That being said, NZ is the current favourite to win the cup, but you never know, especially when you consider the Aussies and S Africa. Played at Fredonia, Fullback. I think Colorado is the biggest rugby state, we had a couple of players from Colorado that played for their high schools! No idea what Universal Sports is, but I'll keep an eye out for the NBC coverage...would much rather watch some rugby than be stuck with baseball Universal Sports is Universal which used to be USA Networks. Channel 870 in the city on Comcast (sorry if thats a dirty word, ha!)
Just Jack Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 The only thing I know about Rugby is the All Blacks do the Haka.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMCAV6Yd0Y
Kiwi Bills fan Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 For the opening game of the Tri-Nations, the Aussies sure beat the crap out of South Africa last night. (it should be mentioned that S Africa isn't playing most of their starters this year, for fear of injuries before the world cup.) Go All Blacks! Thanks for the link, Jack. I LOVE the haka. It just about made me puke when I learned that those a-holes at BYU started doing it too. Totally insulting.
Kiwi Bills fan Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 New Zealand ran all over South Africa tonight. 40 - 7 Go All Blacks!
Kiwi Bills fan Posted August 6, 2011 Author Posted August 6, 2011 Last night, New Zealand crushed the Aussies 30 - 14. Great game. Go All Blacks!
swede316 Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 Last night, New Zealand crushed the Aussies 30 - 14. Great game. Go All Blacks! Hate to admit but since I live in Australia, I have to go for the Wallabies and of course the USA Eagles. Was a good showing by NZ but they will CHOKE as usual in the world Cup Watched half the game before I had to go to an NRL game here in Sydney. I've got 6 games to go for 50 at my local A-grade club but at 42 I'm getting a bit a old to be running around with the guys.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Last night, New Zealand crushed the Aussies 30 - 14. Great game. Go All Blacks! Kiwi, via Facebook, any interest??... "2 tickets to a Rugby Championship game in NZ. It's Oct 2nd, NZ vs Canada. I also have a hotel for 2 nights in Wellington, just minutes from the game." - from a friend of mine. She's looking to offload this, I don't know how much. Contact me and I will get you in touch with her. Way too late in the game for me to go.
Kiwi Bills fan Posted August 15, 2011 Author Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks for the offer, but we're already set. We're going to all 3 games that they're playing here in Nelson, and that's more than enough for me. $$$ Tues Sept 20 Italy v Russia Tues Sept 27 Italy v USA Sat Oct 1 Australia v Russia Go Bills! "2 tickets to a Rugby Championship game in NZ. It's Oct 2nd, NZ vs Canada. I also have a hotel for 2 nights in Wellington, just minutes from the game." - from a friend of mine. She's looking to offload this, I don't know how much. Contact me and I will get you in touch with her. Way too late in the game for me to go.
Kiwi Bills fan Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 I took my son to the Italy vs Russia game last night. Great time. The game certainly could've been tighter but it was still a great vibe in town and in the stadium. In a couple days, the USA team rolls into town to face Italy next week. It should be a much better game. Go All Blacks! GO ALL BLACKS!
swede316 Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Australia vs. USA Friday here. I think this will be a lot closer than people think. USA defends well and gave the Irish all they could handle and beat Russia. Hoping for a close game.
Kiwi Bills fan Posted October 19, 2011 Author Posted October 19, 2011 New Zealand vs France in the finals this weekend. Should be a good one! ( if you're a NZ supporter) Go the mighty All Blacks!
SelmonSmith6378 Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I would be watching if it were televised. Always been fascinated by rugby, but sadly, I;ve hardly seen any of it.
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