Union - URC
Round 18 - the final round before the finals, I think the final 8 has been decided. Position 8 and 9
are the crunch positions, Cell C Sharks in 8 are 5 points ahead of Benetton in 9th.
Benetton play the Stormers so they are not winning that and the Sharks at home play Munster,
that will be a close game.
...and for the overall winner, its hard to see any other team than Leinster winning.
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April 19, 2023, 05:09:50 PM
April 19, 2023, 09:55:20 AM
I'm going with the Rabbiohs and the Broncos, but can't help but wonder if the Eels are doing the same thing as last year where they lost at first then were able to build their way up to make the Grandfinal? There may yet be an upset for the Broncos if the Eels beat them.
April 19, 2023, 08:20:22 AM
NRL
Two very interesting games in Round 8 of the NRL starting tomorrow, Rabbitos v Panthers.
I fancy the Panthers but I also really dont know what to think of them, they have two big
wins in two weeks and last week just scrape through with a marginal win and the Rabbitohs
havent started great either.
First game on Friday sees what could be described as top tier tear teambefore this season
the Eels take on surprising ladder toppers the Broncos, this will be a great test for the broncos
to test again where they are.
I fancy both favourites
Two very interesting games in Round 8 of the NRL starting tomorrow, Rabbitos v Panthers.
I fancy the Panthers but I also really dont know what to think of them, they have two big
wins in two weeks and last week just scrape through with a marginal win and the Rabbitohs
havent started great either.
First game on Friday sees what could be described as top tier tear teambefore this season
the Eels take on surprising ladder toppers the Broncos, this will be a great test for the broncos
to test again where they are.
I fancy both favourites
April 16, 2023, 03:33:09 PM
6 wins from 7 outings for the Broncos is impressive, never would have guessed they would
be in top spot at this stage, although there have been a lot of unexpected results thus far!
What the hell was that result by the Panthers on Saturday to only win from the Knights by
1 point....strange after the previous 2 weeks winning with big margins.
No upsets in the weekends games really, Leinster as expected won away but only
by 3 points, Munster also won away and all other games had home wins!
Last round coming up this weekend . . .
be in top spot at this stage, although there have been a lot of unexpected results thus far!
What the hell was that result by the Panthers on Saturday to only win from the Knights by
1 point....strange after the previous 2 weeks winning with big margins.
No upsets in the weekends games really, Leinster as expected won away but only
by 3 points, Munster also won away and all other games had home wins!
Last round coming up this weekend . . .
April 15, 2023, 04:30:32 AM
At half time, the Panthers are trailing the Knights 14 - 6
I'll only be down a dollar if they don't recover. Hope you're not too out of pocket. 🤔
At half time a few hours later, the Titans are ahead against the Broncos 14 - 10.
In what must have been a thrilling climax, the Panthers won 16 - 15 against the Knights who scored just one additional point in 40 minutes of play.
... and I'm watching the Warritahs pound the western force 29 - 6 after nearly 55 minutes of game play.
... and the Broncos won emphatically to remain top of the ladder with six wins from seven outings. This screen grab shows easily they scored tries in quick secession.
Final scores 43 - 26
I'll only be down a dollar if they don't recover. Hope you're not too out of pocket. 🤔
At half time a few hours later, the Titans are ahead against the Broncos 14 - 10.
In what must have been a thrilling climax, the Panthers won 16 - 15 against the Knights who scored just one additional point in 40 minutes of play.
... and I'm watching the Warritahs pound the western force 29 - 6 after nearly 55 minutes of game play.
... and the Broncos won emphatically to remain top of the ladder with six wins from seven outings. This screen grab shows easily they scored tries in quick secession.
Final scores 43 - 26
April 15, 2023, 03:20:29 AM
I have emptied the remainder of my wallet on the Panthers to win by 13.5 points! which I
think they should do, they are making up for a shaky start to the season. Look at their
last two wins, +41 against the Raiders and +32 against the Sea Eagles.
The Warriors beat the Cowboys earlier 22-14, the Cowboys are F'd and remarkably
the Warriors are in #2 spot on the ladder behind the Broncos.
And what about Storm losing yesterday to the Sea Eagles?
think they should do, they are making up for a shaky start to the season. Look at their
last two wins, +41 against the Raiders and +32 against the Sea Eagles.
The Warriors beat the Cowboys earlier 22-14, the Cowboys are F'd and remarkably
the Warriors are in #2 spot on the ladder behind the Broncos.
And what about Storm losing yesterday to the Sea Eagles?
April 15, 2023, 02:02:05 AM
The Auckland Warriors are of to a good start against the Townsville Cowboys at half time leading 10 - 8 with an unconverted try by the Cowboys in the 37th minute. (My monies on Auckland this round)
In about ninety minutes the Panthers and Knights will clash. This season anything is possible (except the Tigers making it into the top eight) so the knights could get up, but I'm playing it safe with a dollar on Penrith.
I agree to a point the Dolphins are starting to swim against the tide. A couple of archair experts at work have said the honeymoon is over and now the morning after hangover has begun.
In about ninety minutes the Panthers and Knights will clash. This season anything is possible (except the Tigers making it into the top eight) so the knights could get up, but I'm playing it safe with a dollar on Penrith.
I agree to a point the Dolphins are starting to swim against the tide. A couple of archair experts at work have said the honeymoon is over and now the morning after hangover has begun.
April 13, 2023, 04:19:05 PM
...well the Dolphins were looking good up until half time! but then the Rabbitohs played
for real in the second half and held the Dolphins scoreless.
I'm thinking the Dolphins run has come to an end and the Rabbitohs are hitting their
stride now and have found their form.
I have gone with Storm also for tomorrow.
Union
R17 of the United Rugby Championship is up and running again while the Heineken
Champions Cup takes a break.
We are coming to the end of the rounds and will be heading into the finals after
R18. While the race is on to get into and stay in the top 8 for the finals there is also
the competition to get into next years Heineken Champions Cup. This round
sees a good few mismatches, top of the table playing the bottom of the table.
An interesting matchup is the Lions in 11th spot playing Leinster in 1st, its pretty much
evens - 1.9 v 1.91 - thats a great price for Leinster who I cant see losing.....hmmm
for real in the second half and held the Dolphins scoreless.
I'm thinking the Dolphins run has come to an end and the Rabbitohs are hitting their
stride now and have found their form.
I have gone with Storm also for tomorrow.
Union
R17 of the United Rugby Championship is up and running again while the Heineken
Champions Cup takes a break.
We are coming to the end of the rounds and will be heading into the finals after
R18. While the race is on to get into and stay in the top 8 for the finals there is also
the competition to get into next years Heineken Champions Cup. This round
sees a good few mismatches, top of the table playing the bottom of the table.
An interesting matchup is the Lions in 11th spot playing Leinster in 1st, its pretty much
evens - 1.9 v 1.91 - thats a great price for Leinster who I cant see losing.....hmmm
April 12, 2023, 07:22:15 PM
I wonder if say three players were involved in a high tackle and the two from one team who caused their opponent to be eating grass get an orange card and then the video ref about eight minutes later determines one of the two was directly the cause (i.e. they reached out and grabbed the player) while the other player was simply charging and was putting their shoulder out for the collision. The charger comes back on and the thrower gets the red card ??
It could be useful.
In about eleven hours the Dolphins will hopefully stare down the Rabbitohs to climb back up the ladder with five from seven matches. The Rabbitohs have had three good wins, so it's possible they will also be playing hard.
I'm putting a dollar on the Dolphins and tomorrow night I'm leaning towards a Roosters win over the Sharks Inspite the Sharks having good midladder stats. Both should be great games before the Storm plucks the Sea Eagles who never seem to recover after an initial loss the week prior.
It could be useful.
In about eleven hours the Dolphins will hopefully stare down the Rabbitohs to climb back up the ladder with five from seven matches. The Rabbitohs have had three good wins, so it's possible they will also be playing hard.
I'm putting a dollar on the Dolphins and tomorrow night I'm leaning towards a Roosters win over the Sharks Inspite the Sharks having good midladder stats. Both should be great games before the Storm plucks the Sea Eagles who never seem to recover after an initial loss the week prior.
April 12, 2023, 04:28:26 PM
News out today is that World Rugby is considering introducing an "Orange Card"
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41114734.html
Information is a bit sketchy or minimal, my understanding that the idea is that a player
issued with an Orange card leaves the field for an initial 10 minutes while the TMO reviews
the fowl play and has the option to bump the Orange to Red or not!
So does that mean there would be 3 cards...
Yellow - 10 minute sin bin
Orange - 10 minute sin bin while under review
Red - immediate dismissal
?
NRL
Bit of a dilemma for the first game in R7 tomorrow...
While the Rabbitohs are favourites they have had a sketchy start to the season,
can the Dolphins who are 4.2 for a win tomorrow beat the Rabbitohs?
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41114734.html
Information is a bit sketchy or minimal, my understanding that the idea is that a player
issued with an Orange card leaves the field for an initial 10 minutes while the TMO reviews
the fowl play and has the option to bump the Orange to Red or not!
So does that mean there would be 3 cards...
Yellow - 10 minute sin bin
Orange - 10 minute sin bin while under review
Red - immediate dismissal
?
NRL
Bit of a dilemma for the first game in R7 tomorrow...
While the Rabbitohs are favourites they have had a sketchy start to the season,
can the Dolphins who are 4.2 for a win tomorrow beat the Rabbitohs?
April 10, 2023, 02:05:33 AM
^ That game has just started now.
I would be seriously worried for the Eels if they cannot beat the Tigers. I'm going to
try an in play bet to see if there are better odds on the Eels...
The semi-finals are set for the European Rugby Champions Cup this coming
weekend. 3 of my 4 picks came through the semi's, onlt the DHL Stormers were beaten
by the Exeter Chiefs very convincingly 42-17!
I'll be going with the two home sides again....which would be a replay of last years final!!
I would be seriously worried for the Eels if they cannot beat the Tigers. I'm going to
try an in play bet to see if there are better odds on the Eels...
The semi-finals are set for the European Rugby Champions Cup this coming
weekend. 3 of my 4 picks came through the semi's, onlt the DHL Stormers were beaten
by the Exeter Chiefs very convincingly 42-17!
I'll be going with the two home sides again....which would be a replay of last years final!!
April 09, 2023, 08:05:28 PM
Two days ago I was able to see a replay of the Canterbury Union match, then the live Highlanders game in Dunedin. Then, the Broncos annihilation by the Raiders with a really serious head wound injury with less than our minutes remaining. I don't believe the Broncos would have clawed their way back - in the end the Raiders score showed they have some fighting spirt keeping the opponent near scoreless. It's been quite a while since I've managed to see that much live action back-to-back.
In yesterday's games the Titans managed to win over the Dragons while the Knights won convincingly against the Warriors.
This afternoon's Monday game sees the Tigers stare down the Eels and like last year around this round, I'm wondering if the Tigers can claw their way off of the bottom rung of the ladder.
In yesterday's games the Titans managed to win over the Dragons while the Knights won convincingly against the Warriors.
This afternoon's Monday game sees the Tigers stare down the Eels and like last year around this round, I'm wondering if the Tigers can claw their way off of the bottom rung of the ladder.
April 09, 2023, 04:05:29 AM
Rugby League Australian NRL
I think we can safely say the Panthers are well and truely back and its only a matter of
time before they take top spot.
Panthers 44 - 12 Sea Eagles
They clocked up 32 points in the first half and the Sea Eagles only scoring in the second half.
The Broncos may be starting to creak at the seams after losing to the Raiders, a
game they really should have won.
Panthers, Storm and Rabbitohs starting to float to the top of the ladder with wins!
I think we can safely say the Panthers are well and truely back and its only a matter of
time before they take top spot.
Panthers 44 - 12 Sea Eagles
They clocked up 32 points in the first half and the Sea Eagles only scoring in the second half.
The Broncos may be starting to creak at the seams after losing to the Raiders, a
game they really should have won.
Panthers, Storm and Rabbitohs starting to float to the top of the ladder with wins!
April 08, 2023, 02:40:39 AM
Later on I caught the second half of the Dolphins teaching the Cowboys how to play league winning in the last two minutes with an unconverted try 32 - 22.
In a couple of hours The Sea Eagles and Panthers face off. They are fairly evenly matched with the Panthers playing catch up it should be a good game. My monies on the Sea Eagles, however, the Panthers could claw they way in front with a win.
Later on tonight the Broncos should fend off the Raiders.
Damn, I was following the score line on the match centre on NRL.com yesterday.
I thought the Cowboys would do it with about 10 minutes to go. The score at half
time was 12 - 26 to the Dolphins and up to the 75th minute in the second half
the Dolphins hadnt scored. The Dolphins are definitely worthy of being in the premiership
so far!
They had to have been good odds if the Cowboys were heavy favourites! same with
the next game, Panthers v Sea Eagles - Sea Eagles are 3.85, great odds for potential
winners.
Union European Champions Cup
Leinster blasted Leicester back to England with a 55 - 24 win at home in the first of the
Quarter finals last night.
April 07, 2023, 02:39:28 AM
I'm watching the Bulldogs Vs Rabbitohs game in an airport bar - (I've got a funeral to go to - I'm surprised more people aren't travelling today)
Score is 8 - 6 to the Bunnies.
Edit, make that 20 - 6 to the bunnies.
Final scores 50 - 16 to the Rabbitohs.
Later on I caught the second half of the Dolphins teaching the Cowboys how to play league winning in the last two minutes with an unconverted try 32 - 22.
Much later on now and I'm watching a replay of last night's Crusader's Vs Moana Super Rugby Pacifica game.score at the start of the second half is 17 - 21.
In a couple of hours The Sea Eagles and Panthers face off. They are fairly evenly matched with the Panthers playing catch up it should be a good game. My monies on the Sea Eagles, however, the Panthers could claw they way in front with a win.
Later on tonight the Broncos should fend off the Raiders.
Score is 8 - 6 to the Bunnies.
Final scores 50 - 16 to the Rabbitohs.
Later on I caught the second half of the Dolphins teaching the Cowboys how to play league winning in the last two minutes with an unconverted try 32 - 22.
Much later on now and I'm watching a replay of last night's Crusader's Vs Moana Super Rugby Pacifica game.score at the start of the second half is 17 - 21.
In a couple of hours The Sea Eagles and Panthers face off. They are fairly evenly matched with the Panthers playing catch up it should be a good game. My monies on the Sea Eagles, however, the Panthers could claw they way in front with a win.
Later on tonight the Broncos should fend off the Raiders.
April 07, 2023, 02:29:47 AM
R6 of the NRL has kicked off yesterday with a win for Storm over the Roosters which
lifts them into 2nd spot on the ladder behind the Broncos.
Second game today in the 1st half is the Bulldogs leading the Rabbitohs, but the Rabbitohs
in theory should win.
Next up are the Cowboys v the Dolphins, I have the Cowboys backed to win this as well
as the Panthers tomorrow to beat the Sea Eagles, neither odds are great though, 1.23 and 1.32 .
lifts them into 2nd spot on the ladder behind the Broncos.
Second game today in the 1st half is the Bulldogs leading the Rabbitohs, but the Rabbitohs
in theory should win.
Next up are the Cowboys v the Dolphins, I have the Cowboys backed to win this as well
as the Panthers tomorrow to beat the Sea Eagles, neither odds are great though, 1.23 and 1.32 .
April 07, 2023, 02:29:25 AM
I picked the Roosters over the Storm, but they tanked.
The Bulldogs are ahead over the Rabbitohs who are having off field issues while I'm going with the Dolphins over the Cowboys in tonight's "other local derby"
The Bulldogs are ahead over the Rabbitohs who are having off field issues while I'm going with the Dolphins over the Cowboys in tonight's "other local derby"
April 05, 2023, 08:04:46 AM
Rugby Union - European Rugby Champions Cup
Who am I betting on:
DHL Stormers at home to beat Harlequins
Leinster at home to beat home rivals Ulster
Rochelle to beat Gloucester
Toulouse at home to beat the Vodacom Bulls
Who am I betting on:
DHL Stormers at home to beat Harlequins
Leinster at home to beat home rivals Ulster
Rochelle to beat Gloucester
Toulouse at home to beat the Vodacom Bulls
Just catching up with the games from last weekend, akl 4 above won with really low odds.
Quarter finals coming up this weekend - this is the business end of the Champions
Cup season.
I am half thinking of going with the 4 teams above again, have to check the odds....
In the Womens Six Nations Ireland were hammered again by France last weekend
and our Celtic cousins clocked up another win against Scotland 22 - 34.
April 03, 2023, 02:30:18 AM
well if I was betting on those last two games I certainly would have gone with both of
the losing teams.
In my couple of years following the NRL this is indeed a strange start. All the dominant
teams over the last 2 seasons anyway are yet to take their spots on the ladder, based on
last season its really only the Roosters who are positioned where I perceive them to be,
but the Sharks, Rabbitohs, Cowboys and Eels are floundering mid to bottom table,
it will be interesting to see how the next 5 rounds turn out and can the Broncos at least stay
on top or close to it?
the losing teams.
In my couple of years following the NRL this is indeed a strange start. All the dominant
teams over the last 2 seasons anyway are yet to take their spots on the ladder, based on
last season its really only the Roosters who are positioned where I perceive them to be,
but the Sharks, Rabbitohs, Cowboys and Eels are floundering mid to bottom table,
it will be interesting to see how the next 5 rounds turn out and can the Broncos at least stay
on top or close to it?
April 02, 2023, 10:38:43 AM
46 - 12 to the Broncos in the end, ok its only the Wests Tigers but still the Broncos are
sitting pretty on top spot and are currently unbeaten in 5 rounds.
In the other 2 games - what happened to the Sharks after half time when they were leading
26 - 12? The Warriors came back into the game to win, only difference between them was
a missed conversion...
and the Cowboys... losing by a field goal in the 84th minute, that was a close game.
sitting pretty on top spot and are currently unbeaten in 5 rounds.
In the other 2 games - what happened to the Sharks after half time when they were leading
26 - 12? The Warriors came back into the game to win, only difference between them was
a missed conversion...
and the Cowboys... losing by a field goal in the 84th minute, that was a close game.
I wasn't able to place bets on the last two games but would have definitely bet on Auckland and am split on which to bet on (as evidenced by the golden point game clench-er).
This is a very different ladder to this time last year:
Brisbane, Auckland, Sydney City and (Sydney) Manly-Warringah comprise the top four this round with the (Sydney) Penrith Panthers tieing for fourth (fifth) while Redcliffe (MBRC - to the north of Brisbane) and (Sydney) Canterbury tieing for seventh.
As with the Sea Eagles and Panthers, St George, The Knights, Sharks, Rabbitohs, Titans and Cowboys have all won two games a piece, however, their stats have them pushed far down the ladder tieing or ninth place.
As with last year, the class dunces The Eels, Raiders and Tigers should be relegated back to the New South Wales State competition.
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