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This is huge news for me. Means I may well be able to go to the game and watch us beat them again :). http://xtramsn.co.nz/rugby/0,,12428-5771170,00.html

Of course, most of you won't care.. But it's big news for me!

Anyway, do you think home advantage counts for much? What about in other sports like football and cricket?

History of the Hurricanes-Warratahs:

Games played: 11


Results in Wellington: Hurricanes 5 wins, 0 losses
Results in Sydney: Hurricanes 2 wins, 4 losses



It counts a little bit..

This is huge news for me. Means I may well be able to go to the game and watch us beat them again :). http://xtramsn.co.nz/rugby/0,,12428-5771170,00.html

Of course, most of you won't care.. But it's big news for me!

Anyway, do you think home advantage counts for much? What about in other sports like football and cricket?


home support is good. Yay home support!

Did anyone else watch the Hurricanes vs Warratahs game?
Hear Phil Kearns' brilliant commentary?

"Hi my name's Lote.. I like rugby"

Excellent.

Now I want to know: Which semi final is played when? I'm assuming (and hoping) that the 1 vs 4 gets played on friday, and the 2 vs 3 on saturday. If it comes down to the top seeds choice, I assume the crusaders will take the friday game to give the SA team minimal time once they get here...


Heres hoping. I can definately go to the 'Canes game if it's saturday, but I'm not sure if I can make it on friday..

Now I want to know: Which semi final is played when? I'm assuming (and hoping) that the 1 vs 4 gets played on friday, and the 2 vs 3 on saturday. If it comes down to the top seeds choice, I assume the crusaders will take the friday game to give the SA team minimal time once they get here...


Heres hoping. I can definately go to the 'Canes game if it's saturday, but I'm not sure if I can make it on friday..
That would make sense I guess. Oh how I'm praying for a Crusaders loss. Highly unlikey but just imagine a final at the Cake Tin.. Mmmm.

I'll be able to go either night. Hopefully get tickets as soon as they go on sale.

That would make sense I guess. Oh how I'm praying for a Crusaders loss. Highly unlikey but just imagine a final at the Cake Tin.. Mmmm.

I'll be able to go either night. Hopefully get tickets as soon as they go on sale.


Season pass :D If I don't go though, Dad will find someone else to go.

The problem is, I have work on friday night which is made considerably busier by the rugby, meaning its harder to get time off to go. It's shit like that. There's a chance I'd be able to though.

Saturday, I'm completely free.

Season pass :D If I don't go though, Dad will find someone else to go.

The problem is, I have work on friday night which is made considerably busier by the rugby, meaning its harder to get time off to go. It's shit like that. There's a chance I'd be able to though.

Saturday, I'm completely free.
Mmmmm.. Season pass. Bastard.

Yay for being unemployed.

History of the Hurricanes-Warratahs:

Games played: 11


Results in Wellington: Hurricanes 5 wins, 0 losses
Results in Sydney: Hurricanes 2 wins, 4 losses



It counts a little bit..
One of those losses was in 2002 when between Cully and Jonah they bombed 3 tries!

What's up with Wendell Sailor? Suspended before the game started?

Link added. (http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200605/s1637827.htm)

What's up with Wendell Sailor? Suspended before the game started?
They haven't said yet. It seems pretty serious though from what has been said.

Now I want to know: Which semi final is played when? I'm assuming (and hoping) that the 1 vs 4 gets played on friday, and the 2 vs 3 on saturday. If it comes down to the top seeds choice, I assume the crusaders will take the friday game to give the SA team minimal time once they get here...


Heres hoping. I can definately go to the 'Canes game if it's saturday, but I'm not sure if I can make it on friday..
I think it is on a Saturday, they do that to give the 1st Qualifying Semi-Finalist game winner an extra days recovery...


Does anyone know what eh-oh's thread was about?

I think it is on a Saturday, they do that to give the 1st Qualifying Semi-Finalist game winner an extra days recovery...


Does anyone know what eh-oh's thread was about?

I couldn't really make much sense of it. I think he was drunk?

Does anyone know what eh-oh's thread was about?
Was just going to ask that.. Mmm.

What's up with Wendell Sailor? Suspended before the game started?

Link added. (http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200605/s1637827.htm)
Filled the quota of non-white players in the team...

I'm going out on a limb here but he may have been taking offers from NRL clubs.

I think it is on a Saturday, they do that to give the 1st Qualifying Semi-Finalist game winner an extra days recovery...


Does anyone know what eh-oh's thread was about?


I'd assume that the Crusaders, coming off a friday night game would be keen to get stuck into them as early as possible, considering the team has to come out from South Africa and will be here monday evening at the earliest..

I couldn't really make much sense of it. I think he was drunk?
She.:p

I'd assume that the Crusaders, coming off a friday night game would be keen to get stuck into them as early as possible, considering the team has to come out from South Africa and will be here monday evening at the earliest..
Yeah but i didn't think it was their call for finals.
I've been thinking about that since the Brumbies game.
"Shit the Sharks or Bulls are gonna be tired".

Yeah but i didn't think it was their call for finals.
I've been thinking about that since the Brumbies game.
"Shit the Sharks or Bulls are gonna be tired".
Brumbies played like shit. They didn't deserve to make the semis. Which is probably why they didn't.. Mmmm.

Canes vs Crusaders final?

Brumbies played like shit. They didn't deserve to make the semis. Which is probably why they didn't.. Mmmm.

Canes vs Crusaders final?
I disagree, the Donkeys played well enough except for the last 10 when they played like utter shit.

Canes!
So what if they have beaten us 3 times in 2 years.

She.:p

Ah, OK. Didn't know that.

Ah, OK. Didn't know that.
And Irish.

Did you read it?

I disagree, the Donkeys played well enough except for the last 10 when they played like utter shit.

Canes!
So what if they have beaten us 3 times in 2 years.
Blah.
Reuben Thorne=most over-rated player in Super 14 rugby.

And Irish.

Did you read it?

Yes, I read the thread. I really couldn't make much sense of it.

I just heard on the radio that Wendell may have tested positive to cocaine, not yet confirmed though.

Blah.
Reuben Thorne=most over-rated player in Super 14 rugby.
Blah???:gundge:
True, you know he only got in the AB's because of that stupid chant.

Blah???:gundge:
True, you know he only got in the AB's because of that stupid chant.
Yes, blah. Fuck the form guide. Who cares about the past? We're living in the NOW! And the now says Hurricanes are gonna win! Yea! Woohoo!


What chant?

Yes, blah. Fuck the form guide. Who cares about the past? We're living in the NOW! And the now says Hurricanes are gonna win! Yea! Woohoo!


What chant?
Sorry i thought you were dismising my Brumbies playing not crap comment.

Yes, stuff past form!
'CANES!

Pretorius just missed a Penalty and a drop goal
Cheetahs lead 35-23.:headbang:

Ruben Thorn, Rueben Thorne, Rueben Thorne...

Sorry i thought you were dismising my Brumbies playing not crap comment.

Yes, stuff past form!
'CANES!

Pretorius just missed a Penalty and a drop goal
Cheetahs lead 35-23.:headbang:

Ruben Thorn, Rueben Thorne, Rueben Thorne...
35-23?? Huh? It's 28-23..

35-23?? Huh? It's 28-23..
:confused: i meant 25-23. Bosman got a Penalty, game over.

:confused: i meant 25-23. Bosman got a Penalty, game over.
Pretty good comeback from the Cheetahs. Were down 23-7 I think. 21 unanswered points. Pretty shocking idea to chip and chase with full time virtually up.

Pretty good comeback from the Cheetahs. Were down 23-7 I think. 21 unanswered points. Pretty shocking idea to chip and chase with full time virtually up.
I missed the end of the game.I switched channels. I did see a Black guy(possibly Kebemba) get the ball in the 22 from a kick...

I missed the end of the game.I switched channels. I did see a Black guy(possibly Kebemba) get the ball in the 22 from a kick...
Did you see Stormers and Bulls coming out?
See that monster Stormers lock? 2.08m. 118kgs.

Did you see Stormers and Bulls coming out?
See that monster Stormers lock? 2.08m. 118kgs.
No but 26-3 to the Bulls and they had a player sin-binned!

Well Done The 'canes. All you hear about is crusaders this, crusaders that. Meanwhile the 'canes have been quietly plugging away and thoroughly deserve their 2nd place.
Hope they can come back again and defeat the 'tahs twice in two weeks.
And then take out the Crusaders the following week. :)

Well Done The 'canes. All you hear about is crusaders this, crusaders that. Meanwhile the 'canes have been quietly plugging away and thoroughly deserve their 2nd place.
Hope they can come back again and defeat the 'tahs twice in two weeks.
And then take out the Crusaders the following week. :)
Nah man, i want a piece of the Bulls!
To see the 'Saders get shafted next week would be grand!

Bulls 36 - Stormers 10, 57th minute.:)

Bulls Go through to Semis!
Nudging out Sharks!
*Mocks Preebles*

I went into work tonight, asked for time off and got it!





I'm going to the semi-final on Friday!!!!!!!!



HURRRRRRRRRIIICAAAAAAAAANES

Teams for fridays clash:

Hurricanes: Isaia Toeava, Lome Fa'atau, Ma'a Nonu, Tana Umaga, Shannon Paku, David Holwell, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oialo (captain), Chris Masoe, Jerry Collins, Jason Eaton/Luke Andrews, Paul Tito, Neemia Tialata, Andrew Hore, John Schwalger. Reserves: Tamati Ellison, Jimmy Gopperth, Brendan Haami, Thomas Waldrom, Luke Andrews/Ross Kennedy, Joe McDonnell, Luke Mahoney.

Waratahs: Mat Rogers, Peter Hewat, Morgan Turinui, Sam Norton-Knight, Lote Tuqiri, Daniel Halangahu, Chris Whitaker (captain), Stephen Hoiles, Phil Waugh, Rocky Elsom, Dan Vickerman, Al Kanaar, Al Baxter, Adam Freier, Benn Robinson. Reserves: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Matt Dunning, Will Caldwell, David Lyons, Brett Sheehan, Shaune Berne, Ben Jacobs, Chris Siale, Wycliff Palu (two to be omitted).



Look for the Hurricanes loosies to target Halangahu at first five.

I'm going to the game on Friday!!!
Got my tickets yesterday morning at 17 minutes past 10 oclock am i wanted Silver or Platinum but all i could get was Bronze.
*Vomits*
Yay for being under the screen.

I've got a spare ticket who wants it?

I'm going to the game on Friday!!!
Got my tickets yesterday morning at 17 minutes past 10 oclock am i wanted Silver or Platinum but all i could get was Bronze.
*Vomits*
Yay for being under the screen.

I've got a spare ticket who wants it?
I'm going too, heh. My Mum was kind and got me and gf a ticket online. Set her back $70. We're claiming my gf is under 14.. Hmm, lol.

"Yea this is my gf. She's 14"

Bulls Go through to Semis!
Nudging out Sharks!
That was a great game. You were right afterall.

That was a great game. You were right afterall.
I am always right. ^_^
I am kicking butt in the telecompickcomp
http://www.telecomvirtualrugby.co.nz/Default.aspx

I'm going too, heh. My Mum was kind and got me and gf a ticket online. Set her back $70. We're claiming my gf is under 14.. Hmm, lol.

"Yea this is my gf. She's 14"
http://users.adelphia.net/~boscorrosive/jb.gif

*Disapates*

Hurricanes 16-14 Warratahs.










FINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAy

Ahh Crusaders looked kinda awesome against the Bulls last night. Going to be difficult for the boys to beat them.

This coming from an Auckland boy (but not necesarily a Blues fan), I sincerly, HOPE TO GOD that those Hurricanes kick teh Crusaders red ass. It'll be great to see a team that has performed extremely well this season beat those cocky Cantabrians. Tho, they do look good, but best of luck anyway...

HURRICANES!!! <tana = legend>:) :) :)

Yes. I was talking to some wise people tonight and one person said for the Crusaders a lot of it's in their heads. They believe they are invincable. The thought of losing never enters their mind, and I think it's pretty accurate.

Fuck I hope we can get up and win it. My gf's brother will be wearing is Crusaders top forever if we don't..

Yes. I was talking to some wise people tonight and one person said for the Crusaders a lot of it's in their heads. They believe they are invincable. The thought of losing never enters their mind, and I think it's pretty accurate.

Fuck I hope we can get up and win it. My gf's brother will be wearing is Crusaders top forever if we don't..
Punch him in the head.

The Hurricanes just have to back themselves. Their forwards should be on a massive high going into the final after the scrum scored them 10 points on its own on friday.

Punch him in the head.
Easier said than done.

The Waratahs coach is bitching about the loss already. Blaming the ref again.
http://xtramsn.co.nz/rugby/0,,12428-5799755,00.html

It was our put in, we were on halfway. Given the scrums were pretty much even all day, I don't see why we're going to start collapsing our own ball while we're trying to attack.



I'm sorry, what? The scrums were even? What led to Lome's try Mr McKenzie? Your scrum getting absolutely slaughtered was it not?

I'm sorry, what? The scrums were even? What led to Lome's try Mr McKenzie? Your scrum getting absolutely slaughtered was it not?
Hmm.. There was that one scrum where we walked all over them. Ohhh! The memory.. Brilliance.

I was in aisle 31, where were you?

Rugby sucks,

This "Hobovillia", you live in Hobsonville? And I guess you love soccer...I mean...fagball...I mean...football. (Sorry, I like football as well but I also love making the tired cracks at the fagness of the game...sorry, its cliched I know)
Go Canes, fuck the Crusaders, arrogant bastards.

This "Hobovillia", you live in Hobsonville? And I guess you love soccer...I mean...fagball...I mean...football. (Sorry, I like football as well but I also love making the tired cracks at the fagness of the game...sorry, its cliched I know)
Go Canes, fuck the Crusaders, arrogant bastards.
I like your name. Maori is good.

I've got evidence that Dan Carters a fuckin' loser. A picture of him with a strap on dildo.. Hmm. Freak.

Hmm.. There was that one scrum where we walked all over them. Ohhh! The memory.. Brilliance.

I was in row 31, where were you?

Aisle 23

Aisle 23
Row.. Blah, aisle of course.

And woah, nice seats.

Row.. Blah, aisle of course.

And woah, nice seats.


they're silver covered seats. Not too shabby, but not the best.

I like your name. Maori is good.

I've got evidence that Dan Carters a fuckin' loser. A picture of him with a strap on dildo.. Hmm. Freak.
And he dates someone from Upper Hutt!
LOL Boganiville!

Aisle 23
I was in the Southern Corner across from Lome's try Aisle 34 i think..
But it doesn't matter i am going to the final.:cool:
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Even without Gopperth's penalty we would have won, we got a few penatlies against us earlier so 'TS' 'Tahs' 'TS' indeed.

I was in the Southern Corner across from Lome's try Aisle 34 i think..

Me and Lome are 'brothers'.. He got me wasted at my cousins wedding. Awesome guy.

Me and Lome are 'brothers'.. He got me wasted at my cousins wedding. Awesome guy.
LOL.
Going to the final!!!1SHIFT1+!ELEVENTY-ONE!!!

LOL.
Going to the final!!!1SHIFT1+!ELEVENTY-ONE!!!


pffft, no one from the hutt can afford a trip to the south island.

pffft, no one from the hutt can afford a trip to the south island.
Who said i was from the Hutt?
http://70.85.81.229/3630/189/emo/shiftyeyes.gif

pffft, no one from the hutt can afford a trip to the south island.
Hahaha. Great call.

Hahaha. Great call.
Fine i admit it!
I am using tax payers money, god knows we are all on the dole anyways!

Fine i admit it!
I am using tax payers money, god knows we are all on the dole anyways!
Ahh, you're a lucky bastard.

If you stayed around after the game last friday, you would have seen Lome waving to me when they did their lap of honour.

Ahh, you're a lucky bastard.

If you stayed around after the game last friday, you would have seen Lome waving to me when they did their lap of honour.
I stayed a while.
I didn't spot you though...

I stayed a while.
I didn't spot you though...
Ahh, but you probably spotted my gf like every other fucker there.

Ahh, but you probably spotted my gf like every other fucker there.
;) :D

;) :D
Standing a little bit away from her while she was lining up for doughnuts.. Whistling, guys tapping their mates and pointing.. Then after walking through town. Sigh.. But hey, all good I guess heh.

Standing a little bit away from her while she was lining up for doughnuts.. Whistling, guys tapping their mates and pointing.. Then after walking through town. Sigh.. But hey, all good I guess heh.
Those Baked Potato's aren't half bad...
*Lets assume i am talking about food*

Those Baked Potato's aren't half bad...
*Lets assume i am talking about food*
:mad:

I'm more excited that we beat Wellington Coll (and Tim Wakelin!!) than the Super 14 Final.

I live in Whenuapai up in Auckland, yeah its a maori name, I love the language as well, being a quarter maori myself...yeah Dan Carter is a bit of a fag, but you gotta love him when he plays for the Blacks.

I heard Nonu's injured? is this true?

I heard Nonu's injured? is this true?
Yip. His hamstring. But apparently it's been pretty bad during the week for the past 2 weeks and been fine on game day. He better be fine.

Nonu didn't finish practice yesterday because his hamstring was a bit sore. The media beat it up into a story about how he's so badly injured he might not play.

He took a full part in practice today. Silly newspapers.

I saw Jerry Collins today.

I would like to add my 5 cents worth, and suggest that the final should be played at a neutral venue. Like here in Europe, the final of the Champions League soccer is played at a neutral ground. All other games, its fine to play home and away.

I guess though the problem is one of money, fans, etc. Its easier to travel around in Europe...countries are close by...whereas SANZA countries are far apart and not many fans will travel to the final unless it was reasonbly nearby. Therefore I'd propose that the final be held in a neutral ground WITHIN the SAME country of the top qualifier. In other words, in this years case, the final could be held in Auckland or Hamilton. If an Australian team was in the final, but Crusaders were the top qualifier, then the game could be held in Auck, Ham, or Wgtn. That way, we get a 'true' final of rugby thats a fair reflection of the teams abilities, rather than one team that is bouyed on by the home crowd playing at their home stadium.


Having said all this, I hope the 'Canes come through and finally win the trophy!!!! This is probably the swansong for Tana.

:mad:

I'm more excited that we beat Wellington Coll (and Tim Wakelin!!) than the Super 14 Final.
:p
Good on you.

Worst game ever.

Final should have been played on Sunday.

Night rugby has finally completely ruined a game. Money talks though I guess.

Harles did you go? Could you see anything?
Night rugby has finally completely ruined a game. Money talks though I guess.
Indeed. I personally think they should have played Sunday afternoon.. But I guess that would have been too difficult for the fans..

Fuck mate it was awesome.
-I could see 75% of the field lengthwise looking at it from the side but i couldn't see the right hand corner of the Big Screen end that was all white.
-I didn't see Collins' penalty iin the second half after a scrum???
-Once again we outchanted the Sheep shaggers when they tried to put it on.
-Those damn arses can't make a good Mexican Wave.
-People were bitching about the fog but everyone was just old or blind.
-Great game.
-I reckon they were offside when they stole the ball with 5 minutes to go.
-hands in the ruck too.
-But i wouldn't bitch about the game apart from that it was fair and they were minor things.