2019 Rugby World Cup
 

A little surprised a thread hasn't been created on this momentus sporting event especially when you consider twenty countries (USA included) started in the competition.

Anyhooo, we are at the quarter final (remaining eight) stage and first game up was England v Australia.

England won 40-16 :yeah:

The second quarter final has just started and Ireland are up against the current world champions New Zealand.

New Zealand beat Ireland 46-14 to bring about a semi final against England.

Well, too many easy mistakes and handling errors by the Irish. And they failed to create something when inside the NZ 22.

Vahaamahina's elbow lost France the match. Congrats Wales!

Aye, Wales went through beating France 20-19.

Last quarter final sees the hosts Japan v South Africa.

South Africa won 26-3 so will play Wales in the second semi final.

Physically strong Boks destroyed an exhausted Nippon side.

I thought Japan were the team of the tournament/surprise package all things considered.

Puh. Disappointing display by the All Blacks I must say. Brilliant defensive work by England. They win on territory, standard plays and Maro Itoje.

I am not much into Rugby, but I understand that NZ is the superpower in this sports currently, and England could not automatically expect to overcome them. Congrats!

Wasn't overly confident before the game but very happy at the 19-7 victory and a place in the final.

Who will we face next Saturday, Wales or South Africa?

I'm thinking it could well be Wales and an all British final.

Hm, I see a risk that Corbyn may block it.

One could always use the scruffy buggas head as the ball :)

I thought this was the rugby thread. Isn't there enough space to insult MPs (on a substandard level I must say) in other threads on the board?

Close contest between SA and Wales. The Boks stuck to their defensive plan and won from the tee.