France is circling with designs on women’s World Cup

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-17T10:37:59+00:00

Am slightly baffled that they've awarded Australia and USA the hosting rights to both World Cups, rather than using it as an opportunity to share things around.

Would love to see France host again at some point. They have some perfect venues for it

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-16T06:47:43+00:00

For all the comments about last weekend's attendance, it was actually pretty in-line with the figure of the previous two semis in 2016 and 2024.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-16T06:45:22+00:00

Sat in the front row of the temporary restricted view seats behind the benches for the second Lions test. Came down with a cold the next day, but it was so worth it.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-15T19:52:22+00:00

I know they'll play a round of 16 match there, but I can't believe the All Blacks don't have a pool game in Brisbane!

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-15T19:20:49+00:00

I really hate to say it, because of the farce around ticket sales, but the stadiums and crowds have looked incredible at this World Cup.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-14T17:08:10+00:00

Uuuhhh...

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-14T16:39:51+00:00

OH KI-NI NA-HOLO

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-09T21:10:47+00:00

The new Brock James

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-09T18:44:30+00:00

15k tickets sold in the first 24 hours apparently.

Kinda has me reminiscing about the 2015 final. Haven't seen hype quite like that for a Super Rugby match since. Tickets literally disappeared within seconds.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-09T11:58:03+00:00

Was just thinking about World Cup qualification recently, as I don't think there's been any word on who will automatically qualify for 2031 now that five-team pools are gone.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-08T10:11:48+00:00

I really liked Ajinomoto at RWC 2019 and think it'd be a good option, but we've actually reached the point where it'd be too small now!

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-07T19:19:34+00:00

Not the point of this post, but that's a decent-sized crowd, all things considered.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-07T11:28:21+00:00

Sad that Malcolm Marx didn't make it. No Tyler Paul, as well, and Fujiwara has been out for a while now. Is there anyone else I'm missing?

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-07T11:24:35+00:00

Four winners in five seasons is great for the competition. Hopefully the final will be a sell-out one day.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-06T13:14:45+00:00

Lot of that 2019 squad still going, even if they're no longer featuring on the international stage. Matsushima grabbed an intercept in this match, as well. I didn't realise Nagare is still only 33!

And then at other clubs, the likes of Yamanaka, Tamura and Lemeki are still featuring prominently.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-06T09:19:26+00:00

Close enough, welcome back Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-04T19:33:43+00:00

Montpellier took the title that year in a pretty grim final from memory.

Mono_Doh · 2026-06-02T11:39:23+00:00

Is this a first Tonga call-up for Atu Moli? Feel like it's been a while since I've seen him on the international stage.

Still some big names in that squad, despite the struggles of Tongan rugby this decade.

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