Rugby World Cup 2023

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One of my favorite sports to watch, although I don't watch it very often. Current French team is superlative, perhaps the best XV de France ever. Now for the title. Second favorites is Japan.

 

[CapMan]

One of my favorite sports to watch, although I don't watch it very often. Current French team is superlative, perhaps the best XV de France ever. Now for the title. Second favorites is Japan.

They have such great balance of power, finesse, discipline and creativity - hard to beat, especially at home. Hoping they reach the final

 

[pjug]

Have some of you played at a high level? I was on my college club team in the 1980s, but this was pretty low class (low class in many ways, ha ha).

 

[Nybto]

Super tough opener coming up for Scotland shortly . Springbok record win over ABs recently is ominous (if you are not a SA fan)

 

[Sharpi31]

I’m Scottish, and I work for South Africans……. Wish me luck

 

[CapMan]

Have some of you played at a high level? I was on my college club team in the 1980s, but this was pretty low class (low class in many ways, ha ha).

Played all through school (at hooker), but never beyond that - it was safer that way !!

 

[Blumlein 88]

I as a spectator much prefer union over league. I also think league rules are safer for the players. Not necessarily safe, but safer. It just isn't as interesting a game.

 

[poxymoron]

How wrong you were!

Absolutely. Argentina were surprisingly terrible and Ford's kicking was superb. Not what I expected, but what do I know.

 

[Blumlein 88]

For anyone not having Peacock, at least on weekend games, you can catch them on CNBC.

 

[JSmith]

For anyone not having Peacock, at least on weekend games, you can catch them on CNBC.

You just need a VPN on a UK server and can stream all games free;

https://www.itv.com/watch/sport/the-rugby-world-cup-live-on-itv/vcqn329

Also 9Now in AUS will show Wallabies games.


JSmith

 

[Blumlein 88]

You just need a VPN on a UK server and can stream all games free;

https://www.itv.com/watch/sport/the-rugby-world-cup-live-on-itv/vcqn329

Also 9Now in AUS will show Wallabies games.


JSmith

I have a VPN, but this will only work for live games right?

 

[JSmith]

I have a VPN, but this will only work for live games right?

No I think you can play on demand as well;

https://www.itv.com/watch/rugby-world-cup/2a4138/2a4138a0003

JSmith

 

[CapMan]

The Fiji v Wales game was a fabulous spectacle. I really feel for Fiji who seemed to be playing both Wales and the referee at times!

 

[Kegemusha]

England vs Argentina will be a right battle. My money is on The Pumas.

Disaster performance by Pumas, the Australian coach (Michael Cheika) seemed clueless.
Horrible game by Pumas

South Africa too strong for Scotland.

 

[poxymoron]

The Fiji v Wales game was a fabulous spectacle. I really feel for Fiji who seemed to be playing both Wales and the referee at times!

Brilliant game. Fiji the better team perhaps. That last pass! Gutted for them.

 

[Blumlein 88]

No I think you can play on demand as well;

https://www.itv.com/watch/rugby-world-cup/2a4138/2a4138a0003

JSmith

Some subtleties to be worked out, but yes it works. Video quality is very poor. Connection speed via vpn is over 120 mbps so that isn't the problem. I'll probably pay the ransom for Peacock.

 

[CapMan]

A first weekend highlight for me was the entire stadium booing Macron during his speech. That must hurt!

 

[JSmith]

I'll probably pay the ransom for Peacock.

There are some dodgy free streams around and I hear each game is up on torrents once completed... if such a direction tickles your fancy. Then again, I see Peacock is only $5.99 a month too.


JSmith

 

[_thelaughingman]

That Fiji Vs Wales game was an epic nail biter! Stuck to my couch the whole game and couldn't move.

 

[Speedskater]

Don't watch much full team rugby, with equal teams all it is, is grabbing, pushing and penalties.
But, Rugby Sevens is interesting game.
Also saw what appeared to be Australian rules rugby, just a little bit better than full team.