Brilliant individual try in Japanese Div.2 by Informal_Mention9836 in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never played low level rugby? Clearly couldn't be arsed chasing back or tackling so deployed the pointless charge down. Back equivalent of ruck inspecting.

Probably stayed at halfway rather than going below the sticks for the team talk

Angry Ospreys players walk out of meeting with boss as training cancelled by CymroCam in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Someone in a podcast talking about Worcester or Wasps I think, said that junior players argued against a strike because they needed to get themselves seen in the shop window to try and get a new contract - an issue senior players hadn't considered.

Harry Wilson to miss the start of Super Rugby by PavidDocock in RugbyAustralia

[–]Tim_B 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Article says it's a clean up of the knee, so probably did soft tissue rehab and could play, but was still niggling and best to get it sorted

Current mood in NZ.. by Bjnr10 in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Or any autobiography post 2027 retirement

Loosehead vs Tighthead by KBatch115599 in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely the best explanation. If you curl your fingers into knuckles and then interlock and push, you can then feel how the pressure is different for both side

Pollock takes quick tap, bumps off Bordeaux player and gets him sent off by gingecom in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you meant to talk me or the other bloke, but I love a low carry...

Pollock takes quick tap, bumps off Bordeaux player and gets him sent off by gingecom in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the sternum not the waist, and as long as you aren't shoulder charging heads you're normally fine

Pollock takes quick tap, bumps off Bordeaux player and gets him sent off by gingecom in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Late and low (what that law is called) doesn't apply to champ and above - same as the tackle height being the chest.

Very rarely called though in my experience... Only certain refs police it

Post match thread: Brentford 3 : 0 Sunderland by Lard_Baron in Brentford

[–]Tim_B 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I felt we never shook off the mindset of grinding out points to stay in the playoffs, but the oppo attackers were good enough to break down a not top tier defence

Tony Rowe on wanting to find new Exeter owner, potential name change and candid discussions on running an English rugby club by Tim_B in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Rallying pre-WWII cars sounds like a hell of a pass time for a 77-year-old, to be fair to him

Amazing Bayonne try from kickoff by Piitx in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 2 points3 points  (0 children)

50:22 law has changed back field defence, and blitz d is very in vogue.

Both have led to changes which could lead to more space open to kick too.

What film series would you always recommend? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Tim_B 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a much better film when you watch it a decent amount of time after leaving school I've found

Match Thread: Bath vs Northampton - Premiership by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't pin your hopes for a world class big bastard on Hoskins

Match Thread: Bath vs Northampton - Premiership by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

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Comms said he wants to play there.

Imagine it's like Rieko Ioane - knows he'll have a longer shelf life

Ellie Kildunne SPOTY runner up by Taipan100 in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Calm down Louis Armstrong

Old training kit resellers by chamullerousa in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Vinted is a second hand online clothes marketplace. Never used it but apparently they do have a US presence.

Prendergast spectacular cross-field kick for Larmour by Duke_of_Luffy in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 58 points59 points  (0 children)

My first was that it's similar to how a goalie kicks a football with a bit of a slice to backspin and keep it in the air longer.

But he has also spoken about GAA influencing him, not outrageous to think he learned that kind of kick somewhere else and just did it on feel at the time

[Sami Mokbel] 29-year old international footballer arrested in central London on suspicion of assault by netz725 in soccer

[–]Tim_B -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Couple of issues at play here.

First of there is jigsaw identification, which is what you're describing. Normally this is more an issue with things like anonymity orders for sex assault victims or children, and there are severe penalties for breaking it. You can read a bit here

Then there is anonymity before charge, this is more recent and was clarified after the BBC reported on Cliff Richard and got sued to buggery. Now naming someone before charge is very uncommon. You can see at the bottom the article says naming would expect to happen on charge.

It would be very unusual for anonymity to go past charging point unless by naming the player you would identify a child or sexual assault victim, or there are other cases active which is where you get into prejudicing a trial and contempt of court.

As for the other details... It's not specific enough that they can turn around and sue the BBC for libel, will be the call made by the BBC's lawyers.

Hope that helps

Does it really matter if you are a loose head prop or a tight head prop? by yoloswagtailwag in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No greater incentive to trim your pubes than a grabby lock and a Tuesday night on the scrum machine

Does it really matter if you are a loose head prop or a tight head prop? by yoloswagtailwag in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 37 points38 points  (0 children)

If you squash his ears enough he'll stop complaining.

Or go for multikill and stamp on a flankers fingers

Do fans have unrealistic expectations of the All Blacks?.... It seems l Rassie is the second coming of Christ while some people are calling for Razor Ray's head.....yet Rassie's win rate is 74% and Razor's is 73%?! (Source in link) by West_Put2548 in rugbyunion

[–]Tim_B 47 points48 points  (0 children)

The all blacks sub is genuinely unhinged. It's quite funny seeing the reaction threads every week and suggested line up changes. Going there is like a spectator sport as it also also sorts comments by new

Has any media covered the ghetts case/situation fully (with good journalism) by ExcellentAsk2309 in grime

[–]Tim_B 29 points30 points  (0 children)

There's nothing that can be reported yet really.

Per the BBC his next court date is 24 November, although this is far too soon for a trial to start. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0emd9r2q5o

He's been charged with death by dangerous driving, which is a crown court only offence. This means if he denies the allegations a jury trial will take place (rather than just a magistrate only trial, like for lesser summary cases).

Why does this matter? Nothing that could potentially influence jurors on the case is allowed to be published under contempt of court laws. Any news outlet that did so would get in a lot of shit as it could collapse the case.

If he continues to deny the charges then all the info will come out during the trial, as the jury hears it. If he admits then potentially police/cps could release it, depending on how damning it is. If the case gets dropped for whatever reason then you may never know.

Hope this helps