Rugby Six Nations 2009

**beloitpiper** · 7th March 09, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

Remind me when they won their last one??

That hurts! Sure, it's been awhile...but Scotland doesn't exactly shine...

**Philip S. Tibbetts** · 11th March 09, 06:28 AM

That photo made me chuckle! The Ozzie player didn't use to be league did he - they seem to have a reputation for putting their fingers in orifices that they shouldn't on a rugby field!

I guess this week Wales will have to go all out for heaping points on Italy, which may make it a rather dull game, though Wales will win they may need to be careful if they take to much of a gung-ho approach.

I think Scotland v Ireland will be a good test to see how much Scotland have progressed since their Wales match after their good performance but disappointing result against France and vistory over Italy.

Big game this weekend being England v France! England usually raise their game for this and it would be good to see England extract British revenge after Wales' defeat. As per usual this may depend on which France team turns up on the day (along with whether England can do as they're told!) but after a losing streak to England I have a hunch France will break that.

I'm enjoying the friendly rivalry and banter of this thread

**Philip S. Tibbetts** · 14th March 09, 05:11 AM

Why do I think that todays Scotland v Ireland game will result in some more friendly banter on this thread?!

**Nervous Jock** · 15th March 09, 07:01 AM

Got a good kilted weekend planned next weekend, Woucester for the under 20's on Friday and HQ for the big game Saturday, Fraid can't see Ireland doing the Grand Slam, they weren't great yesterday, or against England but they doo have a good record at MS

**beloitpiper** · 15th March 09, 08:56 AM

Yeah, but did you see Wales play against Italy? They didn't look too convincing. I'm staying optimistic. Wales is tough, especially when played at Cardiff, but I think Ireland will do it.

I'll just have to celebrate St. Patrick's Day extra hard this year to show my support...

**McClef** · 15th March 09, 10:39 AM

Aha! From certainty to mere optimism I see Greg!

**long_hand** · 15th March 09, 01:45 PM

Well, being from the USA I like many others just want to watch a good match and have no real dice in the outcome. In general I support England first, then Ireland, then Scotland, and then Wales. If any of them play eachother though, I just sit back and enjoy. Being an Ameri-mutt does offer a different POV.

**Tony** · 16th March 09, 11:11 AM

Couldn't make it to the pub on Saturday. ah well, there's always next year.

Wait, what am I saying?? There's always this Saturday against The Auld Enemy.

**Nervous Jock** · 16th March 09, 01:01 PM

If you have access to SKY tv the U 20's match is on from Sixways this Friday. They still have a slight chance of topping the table

**Philip S. Tibbetts** · 18th March 09, 08:42 AM

Some interesting things have surfaced in the news of late:

Steve Borthwick has stated he would like to beat Scotland in order to teach them how to win graciously, having been upset by their attitude at winning last year - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/7949239.stm

Warren Gatland has stated that Wales hate Ireland more than any other team in the Six Nations. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugb...sh/7949738.stm

I'm really enjoying the build up to this weekend!