Six Nations

Hard to believe someone could say so many stupid things with so few words.

KTK

 

I didn't see anything particularly stupid there. Some might be indicative of ignorance but that's a different matter.

 

No I'll stand by my words, when he states " I had no clue what was going on " then he follows that statement up with a comparison to another sport, well that is just stupid. I'll agree with you that ignorance comes into play also.

I think Queen Victoria said it best.

KTK

 

Ken I agree totally different games and yes would love see Argentina v's England that would fill the pub's and club's in England, Scotland and Wales! Bring it on

 

Morning Darren,

Having played both games and having lived in countries where these games are played I have an appreciation for both sports. The requirement for the heavier padding and protective gear in American type football (NFL) and Canadian type football (CFL) has been brought about by the use of helmets. The padding worn by rugby players protects against raking.

I believe that North American football could be greatly improved by adopting the rugby rule of where the ball is grounded on the field is where the play resumes from. The North American way is to return the ball to centre field (between the hash marks) which reduces the options and challenges.

Hopefully today's Super Bowl is a great game, they certainly have 2 teams with long and proud historys. Green Bay for me there.

Then later this year we have the Hong Kong 7's. Fiji for me there.

Regarding the 6 nations, England shall prevail.

KTK

 

Superb reply as usual Ken, I hope England do and I also love the NFL!

 

Everytime I see this thread header I think this is about native American Indians and then click on it and realize I goofed again!

 

A thread about the Iroquois confederacy would be a good one for sure.

KTK

 

Perhaps I'm being alittle thick here but I have no idea what you are talking about, please enlighten me

 

No worries Darren, it's reference to Eastern Indian tribes in North America. Something unless you had been exposed to the term would not make much sense. Here is a quick link.

Iroquois Confederacy - History, Relations with non-native americans, Key issues, Acculturation and assimilation, Traditional culture

I think that it would make a good thread as the history of the Iroquois and Huron (enemy of the Iroquois) is very interesting with alliances being made with the ruling colonial powers (England and France), then of course the fledging government of the 13 colonies. For some reason the Iroquois became very well known as Iron Workers famed for their ability to work high on the steel. Today the political direction of the Iroquois has pissed off many folks on both sides of the border.

I am no expert but I feel if such a thread was to exist the many knowledgable folks who contribute to this forum could provide a wealth of interesting information.

Regards
KTK

 

KTK said it better than I could, and I think he might be right about a new thread, sorry for the confusion, my bad.

 

Scotland played well, and Ireland deserved to win, even if they did nearly throw it away ten minutes from the end.

 

Yes I thought Scotland played well, They played like they were part of a team ( wich they are ovcourse) wereas some teams have afew too many glory boys!

 

England v Italy tomorrow kick off at 14.30, Also Scotland v Wales kick off at 17.00

 

First half score England 31 Italy 6, What a fantastic game so far

 

Italy was thrashed today, England 59 - Italy 13, But I did think Italy played well, especially when they used the driving wall method and scored, But 3 minutes later England got another try.

8 tries to 1 Brilliant

 

Wales 24 - Scotland 6, Nothing against the Scots but did they turn up today!

 

Ireland 22 - France 25, A good close game

 

Nah, they bloody didn't. Like the previous evening when the Welsh u-25s thrashed our lot at Bridgehaugh, Stirling.
Still, no Ing-lish involved, so wasn't too bothered who won.

 

If I am not mistaken I got to watch Scotland play a friendly here and Canada won. Bloody amazing that was.

KTK