There's loads of analytics for rugby now, no? I'd think that's exactly they play percentages of taking the three points.
Rugby Union 23/24 Discussion
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
@Dan_F @rimaldo @TheReligion you watch England?
I was out today…historically I don’t make much effort to watch the Italy game as it’s always a bit pointless, but they’ve got better (and we’ve got worse) so I might have to watch them in the future
I was out today…historically I don’t make much effort to watch the Italy game as it’s always a bit pointless, but they’ve got better (and we’ve got worse) so I might have to watch them in the future
So after two games the order of the top two and bottom two have been sorted out. Now for the 3rd place play off.
had half an eye on it. was stuck at a kid’s party. the usual lack of intensity in defence, combined with no obvious plan when in attack.
not sure france will finish bottom two.
Half the Wales team don’t look old enough to drive never mind play Test rugby.
Jenkins is a giant…. 6’ 7”
Jenkins is a giant…. 6’ 7”
I’d take 3rd or 4th now… lose and could be 6th
I’m not sure if I’m more concerned by the idea of you having kids or not having kids
i have some since the party.
Give them back….nothing to do with legality or morality….theyre just bloody awful in general
Fear for Wales a bit here without Morgan. Reffel needs a massive game
To the level of the NFL? Not a chance.
Of course you’re more likely to score the three points as a one off, but if you go for the corner every single time, you’re likely to score more overall. Not to mention it helps with bonus points.
Yeah that was a bit savage.
There’s just no carriers in the Welsh pack without Morgan & Toby….I don’t think they’re going to be able to set a platform for the backs
Kicking too much/too soon. Scotland more front foot… Wales too cautious, never works out in Test rugby
Thought forward pass in build up there… wasn’t sure hands had backwards motion.
I thought you had a better shout for a bit of crossing in midfield when they first broke through, possibly the 15 and the centre. Haven’t seen a replay of it
Edit - soon as a posted there’s a replay
Scrums are a waste of time now (not just that one, all of them)… meant to be ”a contest”. Feeding should be called more
Moron Adams. Now one of the more experienced players and does that. Dick
Brilliant from Reffell, proper game changing jackal
Awful from Wales but beautiful rugby from Scotland and Finn especially
So easy for Scotland
Great decision
Men against boys sounds trite but it is... ability, mentality and physicality.
Welsh rugby is in huge huge trouble and to be honest, outside of the current team, Scotland's underage teams make me worry for them too. Really hope both countries can sort it out in the future.
Yeah, you have to ref the intent not the outcome?
To be honest, he could send off two or three Scottish players and we’d still kick the ball away or drop it
Feck me…
Reffell is a one man team out there.
Edit: feck me that kick
Edit: feck me that kick
I’m trying to remember a worse half of rugby from Wales. Struggling tbh
Very good 1st half. Totally in control and hardly been under any pressure. Can’t remember the last time we had as comfortable an away 6N performance as this. Russell is strolling through this.
More of the same please 2nd half.
More of the same please 2nd half.
At home too. The atmosphere is so flat as well.
Is it possible this year? You’ve got France at Murrayfield. Away to Ireland though….might throw a spanner in it.
Will be absolutely amazing as I was only 7 years old the last time Scotland won some proper silverware
But nope I cannot see it. Ireland are too strong for everyone. 2nd place is possible but need to see how we do against France & England at home. Plus a slightly improved Italy team in Rome will not be easy as they gave a very good account of themselves against you guys earlier today.Struggling to be honest.
Been thumped a few times but against decent sides… blanked v England 90s but think they were GS winners at least.
Scotland are average/ok team and if they put their minds to it, could get 50.
Stop kicking the ball 20+ yards from the Scottish line, mix kicks up, be much more aggressive, stop leaving players isolated and recycle quicker. Basics
You’re being very polite there
.. very. You did watch Ireland last night? A machine!Here you go Scotland, have the ball and run… we promise not to tackle you
I think you’re at least even money against France at home & pretty decent favourites in the other games. In fact if you end up in third again it’ll be a right disappointmentWill be absolutely amazing as I was only 7 years old the last time Scotland won some proper silverware
This Welsh performance is abject to say the least but I reckon you’re doing Scotland a disservice here. I’d give them a live chance against Ireland at home, guaranteed though I think Dublin will be a step to farYou’re being very polite there
The Scotland vs France game that (should) decide second place will be tasty as feck
Home’s a different matter.
Away to (this) Ireland who may well be playing the last game to win a Slam? Wouldn’t give them a 1 in a 10 chance, 1 in 20
Scotland have just never evolved from being a team that can beat anyone on their day but also still being a relatively comfortable victory for any top team that plays well against them. They won't beat France unless the French fail to show up, same as in the World Cup with SA and Ireland. They can be an excellent team but are just too patchy, which ironically is Finn Russell as a player for me. They could win the Grand Slam this year, they have the talent, but I don't fancy them the perform in every game.
You’ve jinxed them.To be fair, they’ve not even won this match yet