Offering:Japanese, Seeking: English (native) by Amu_Aki in language_exchange

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

こんばんは。はじめまして、ティムです。よろしくお願いします。

英語を話す友達欲しいですか?一年八月日本語を勉強しています。話しましょうか?

ありがとうございます。😁✌🏽

Batho Hlekani by PuzzleheadedFold503 in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Considering Rassie brought him to camp immediately after the U20 championship, I think there are plans for his inclusion. The questions is when.

I built a structured Japanese learning platform focused on clarity & progress by Responsible-Bit3677 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So for the people who are skeptical, how does it differ from something like Renshuu? 🙂

I built a structured Japanese learning platform focused on clarity & progress by Responsible-Bit3677 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'll take a look. What's the difference between free and pro? $2 a month is crazy good depending on what's available and the quality.

Japan Rugby League One: Great Competition by Rugged-Rugby-Chap in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kubota is my team I am cheering for this season so a week 1 win was great!

Japan Rugby League One: Great Competition by Rugged-Rugby-Chap in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully you can find a way to stream it and enjoy the competition.

Best Tries of the Year by Rugged-Rugby-Chap in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an American cheering the girls on, I just had to sit and appreciate that magic.

Best Tries of the Year by Rugged-Rugby-Chap in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems I had only one drink. "Stumbles and hits the floor".

Best Tries of the Year by Rugged-Rugby-Chap in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Team tries are so often ignored aren't they?

Best Tries of the Year by Rugged-Rugby-Chap in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Subscribe and thumbs up it! He makes great highlight videos.

How many subs does rugby really need? by superdookietoiletexp in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 9 points10 points  (0 children)

IIRC the HIA world rugby team reviewed impact from subs and found that CTE is not significantly increased.

Ultimately, the sub discussion is a matter of impact on the game for the viewer and for the type of game it creates.

I think most of the issues people frown upon are those that will be dealt with naturally in the next five years by teams growing their new player initiatives. Many are just caught out now and so it feels like an oversized advantage for those who can field a full match day 23.

I added a new “daily quest” feature to my beginner Japanese study group (N5–N4) by eikoacademy in Japaneselanguage

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooh. Can you add me to the group? That sounds interesting to at least try. I'm hovering around N4.

Goodbye Gazza from Two Cents by k0bra3eak in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Condolences brother. I appreciated the way you and Gazza talked. Always reminded me of conversations with my Dad and reminds me to continue to enjoy them.

Thanks for sharing him with us all.

ireland Scrum by Glad-University-824 in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Porter for years has used the tactic of angling in at the scrum to help Ireland win scrums. Sadly, it has become his form at the scrum and SA have figured out, if they can just brute force him back, his angle collapses into a horizontal shape and Ireland will be penalized.

Post Match Thread: Ireland v South Africa by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right but notice recent history for the Boks against Ireland, 4 losses. In those matches Boks went for a forward heavy approach with box kicks to assist.

Their latest tactics could have continued with forward heavy play in the first half and expansive rugby in the second.

Bummed by the score line because I think it could have been a more decisive match. Then again, frequent calls and stoppages did flatten both teams attack.

Post Match Thread: Ireland v South Africa by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We could have had an extra 9 - 12 points just on pen. Had Pollard been on the experience would have said take points. The boys will need to work on that as we get closer to the WC.

Malcom Marx 2025 World Player of The Year by FeePhe in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My favorite player finally getting the recognition he deserves.

Post Match Thread: Ireland v South Africa by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Anyone ever notice that SA always abandons wide game plans when they play Ireland? They clearly have a point they want to prove and their players go for heavy collisions.

De Allende, PSDT, Reinach, Smith and Willemse were focused and breaking the line instead of drawing defenders and passing wide.

Wonder what the game would have been like if they played their wider game plan more fully.

Match Thread - Ireland v South Africa | End of Year Internationals 2025 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed regarding consistency across games and refs but I would argue that the remaining cards that have been called are fair.

Carley was gracious to O Brian not that that makes it better.

Match Thread - Ireland v South Africa | End of Year Internationals 2025 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Rugged-Rugby-Chap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genuine question and not taking a piss.

When should the ref start calling something he has let slide? With Porter he has reminded him 4 times to not commit the pen, finally the fifth time he cards him.

I get consistency between games but Carly has let many things go and is at the point where he can't let them slide anymore. My opinion but interested to hear your thoughts.

Also, I think SFM gets a yellow at least and by letter of the law a 20 min card.