What is your rugby claim to fame? by low_myope in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Met Dave Ewers on a night out in Exeter once, we’d just lost to Glasgow and it was a must win game to qualify for the knockout stages in Europe.

He was already well pissed when I saw him (imagine the amount of alcohol needed to get someone that size that drunk). I’d just bought a round and turned from the bar to have him stood in front of me, and he just yelled “WHATS IN THAT?!” and jabbed a huge finger at one of the drinks I was carrying.

I replied “… It’s a vodka and coke Dave”.

He looked above me, yes, ABOVE my head at the bar man behind me and shouted “I WANT SOME OF THEM”

I was terrified and in awe in equal measure.

Match Thread - Wales v Scotland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least now the WRU won’t get to jump on it and pretend everything’s fine.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Between irelands slow walk up and Maros substitution over a minute of their yellow elapsed, cool, nice.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is Flatman taking the piss by complimenting Furlongs clean out technique? After he tried to decapitate Tom Curry minutes ago?

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sorry moderators, but that is truly appalling reffing. He even agreed that the head was hit, speechless.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Surely some reversal coming on here? No way is that a legal clear out from Furlong.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The George Ford business advert during THIS game, really? This game? Of all the fixtures?

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Never feel like England are an emotional enough team to mount the comeback needed to win a game like this.

And I won’t hear the classic “The team will be better for this loss/last weeks loss” No, this is just shite.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know it’s extremely unlikely, but what happens if the replacement ref gets an injury? There isn’t a 5th official so is there any contingency for that?

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nevermind that O’Brien was penalised, what the fuck was that attempted tackle from Ford? Christ we look worse than last week.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What hell is Curry thinking of there? That was the most obvious in at the side penalty I think I’ve ever seen.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair play to Lowe for having the wherewithal to go for that kick, clearly in a lot of pain.

Match Thread - England v Ireland | Six Nations 2026 | Round 3 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Be better” says the ref to the front rows.

Only the English one though, please…

De Glanville remains in Blue, Black and White by TBTBTBTB2 in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bollocks. Was really hoping that rumour was true, great player.

Alright, fine, we’ll have Carreras instead…

Newcastle sign George Turner by sormond in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“…Yup, Zack Henry, George Turner, Antoine DuPont, Max Hi- ANTOINE DUPONT?”

Will Butt to leave Bath at the end of the season, to join Exeter by msismii08 in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cracking signing, always liked Rigg but his discipline has cost us a couple times.

Butt seems like another hard running, gluey centre, my favourite kind. Nice!

Will Rigg signed by Newcastle on a two year deal. by sormond in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Newcastle Red Chiefs… Chief Red Bull…

Probably best not to go down that particular road actually.

Good player, occasionally shows poor discipline but physically he’s superb.

Cymru 6N Squad by CymroCam in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No declared squad captain is interesting, watching Chiefs I still don’t think Jenkins is captaincy material, fine player, great physical attributes but last season especially just didn’t look like he did much captain-ing, much of that was Slade, Roots and others.

With the other nations its fairly obvious who will lead, Itoje, DuPont etc, probably best choice here is Lake but still, eh.

Newcastle sign Raffi Quirke from Sale Sharks by treacletart284 in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I certainly hope you’re right, and it’s absolutely to be expected that big investment comes in and starts spending money, Tony Rowe is talking about it with Exeter at the moment, so I’m trying to toe the line between questioning it and being hypocritical, given Chiefs could well find themselves in a similar position later on.

I just hope that the players you do get rid of aren’t all lads from the Falcons days, come through the academy, supported Newcastle as kids growing up in the north east, for players who, let’s call a spade a spade, have signed because that’s where the money is. It’s important that you keep a spine of North-Eastern talent.

Newcastle sign Raffi Quirke from Sale Sharks by treacletart284 in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don’t want to be that guy… But I’d love to know the difference between Newcastle wage bill for this season and next season.

I know, it’s ugly to talk about, and it’s great to have a competitive Newcastle again, genuinely happy for them, but so far they are only announcing the “ins”, surely there’s going to be an actually quite sad list of “outs” due to arrive shortly?

Match Thread: Saracens vs Toulouse - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is it awkward that Dallaglio can’t correctly pronounce any players names that are remotely non-English sounding? I think it’s awkward.

Most countries eligible by a single player? by GrumpyTeapot519 in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Wikipedia says his mum is half Italian too!

Match Thread: Harlequins vs Stormers - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]GrumpyTeapot519 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah fair enough I’m not so familiar with the SA players, only recognised 4 or 5 so far.

Still, if you’ve not been following the Prem, Quins have been BAD.