Anyone who doubted the Bulldogs are a finals contender would have been in no doubt after their home game on Sunday. I sat down to watch what turned out to be a very low scoring first half. The Bulldogs scored first but failed to convert. Then, after Canberra scored, the Bulldogs took a two point penalty to level the score at six all at half time.
While watching the second half I couldn't help but think I was watching an old style State Cup game with a packed local stadium. The Bulldogs won 22 - 18 - at the start of the season, I foreshadowed the Bulldogs form had improved. After 22 weeks, the Bulldogs are sitting in fifth spot on the ladder. (Eight points below first, but a solid effort nevertheless).
Topic: [Rugby] Union / League / Super / Sixes Sevens Pro14 / Cups & Tours / Olympics - page 7. (Read 16193 times)
August 05, 2024, 09:47:27 AM
August 03, 2024, 07:58:24 PM
I caught the second half of the Titans game. They outplayed a deficient Broncos team. The second game I caught score updates and from the sound of it the Dragons not only overcame the Storm but we're able to hold their own from start to finish.
In the late game the Rabbitohs briefly shine, but we're cases down by the Sarks who won a low scoring match.
The radio commentators have written the Bulldogs off of the top eight before they've even played today.
In the late game the Rabbitohs briefly shine, but we're cases down by the Sarks who won a low scoring match.
The radio commentators have written the Bulldogs off of the top eight before they've even played today.
August 03, 2024, 11:59:56 AM
Yeh, the Dolphins came close going down in a high scoring game 34 - 40 against the Roosters. If one of their key players hadn't played, the Roosters would have scored 20 less points and the Dolphins would have scored one if not two more tries.
For now, the Dolphins retain eighth spot on the ladder while the Roosters have cemented their fourth place on the ladder.
Earlier, the Warriors fell by the wayside only to score some late tries, but just not quite enough to catch up.
For now, the Dolphins retain eighth spot on the ladder while the Roosters have cemented their fourth place on the ladder.
Earlier, the Warriors fell by the wayside only to score some late tries, but just not quite enough to catch up.
Typical, just when we thought the Eels were dead and fried they go an pull out a good performance
to beat the Warriors.
Dolphins are now gone out to 9th and as usual the mid table is congested with teams on similar points
looking to get into the top 8.
From the Cowboys in 5th right down to the Knights on 12th there is only 6 points spread.
Panthers v Knights tomorrow - Knights are not winning this one
Bulldogs v Raiders - Raiders need to win this one to keep their chance of top 8 positioning alive but
its a big ask.
August 02, 2024, 07:06:03 AM
Yeh, the Dolphins came close going down in a high scoring game 34 - 40 against the Roosters. If one of their key players hadn't played, the Roosters would have scored 20 less points and the Dolphins would have scored one if not two more tries.
For now, the Dolphins retain eighth spot on the ladder while the Roosters have cemented their fourth place on the ladder.
Earlier, the Warriors fell by the wayside only to score some late tries, but just not quite enough to catch up.
For now, the Dolphins retain eighth spot on the ladder while the Roosters have cemented their fourth place on the ladder.
Earlier, the Warriors fell by the wayside only to score some late tries, but just not quite enough to catch up.
August 02, 2024, 02:16:38 AM
And Cowboys it was in the first match. Fair play to the Tigers for scoring 30 points
but not great to let in 48, defense needs a fair bit of work for next season!
I see that neither the Rabbitohs or Broncos have not been able to get into the top
8, and its not going to happen at this stage with only 5 rounds left?
I see you have gone against the favourites, the Roosters in favour of the Dolphins?
@ 3.70 odds ..
but not great to let in 48, defense needs a fair bit of work for next season!
I see that neither the Rabbitohs or Broncos have not been able to get into the top
8, and its not going to happen at this stage with only 5 rounds left?
I see you have gone against the favourites, the Roosters in favour of the Dolphins?
@ 3.70 odds ..
July 31, 2024, 10:52:51 PM
Yes, the Rugby has come and gone in the blink of an eye.
The "broadcast hosts" have chosen not to show any (or hardly any) of the Rugby and so as a result, I've had to rely on online services posting scores etc.
In the NRL,
Round 22 gets underway tonight. My pics for the week are:
Cowboys
Warriors
Dolphins
Titans
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Bulldogs
The "broadcast hosts" have chosen not to show any (or hardly any) of the Rugby and so as a result, I've had to rely on online services posting scores etc.
In the NRL,
Round 22 gets underway tonight. My pics for the week are:
Cowboys
Warriors
Dolphins
Titans
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Bulldogs
July 30, 2024, 11:23:42 AM
A lot of matches played and we are finally at the FINAL Match stage between New Zealand and Canada.
Canada pulled off a bit of a surprise result against Australia beating them 21 - 12. New Zealand are
massive favourites at 1.05. Things can change in this game very quickly. Today Australia were leading at
half time 0 - 12 but things just went Canada's way in the second half and Australia while chasing the match
made too many errors, can this happen to the series champions NZ tomorrow?
Canada pulled off a bit of a surprise result against Australia beating them 21 - 12. New Zealand are
massive favourites at 1.05. Things can change in this game very quickly. Today Australia were leading at
half time 0 - 12 but things just went Canada's way in the second half and Australia while chasing the match
made too many errors, can this happen to the series champions NZ tomorrow?
July 28, 2024, 02:11:53 AM
And France take Gold, Fiji take Silver and South Africa take Bronze. As I mentioned France
for me were the dark horses for Gold and they beat Fiji well, final score 28-7.
South Africa v Australia - great match in the semi finals but SA win with 1 try and conversion.
26-19.
Its the womens turn starting today and if the world series is anything to go by we
could be looking at an Australia v New Zealand but there is a lot to play first. Again
France Women will be looking to do what the Men did!
First round of matches today:
Ireland v Great Britain - tough one to call, will be very close.
Australia v South Africa - Australia all the way
USA v Japan - USA for the win
France v Brazil - France for the win
Fiji v Canada - Very close one here too
New Zealand v China - NZ for the win.
Watched a dair few matches today, definitely New Zealand, Australia and France
looked really strong.
Standings after todays matches
for me were the dark horses for Gold and they beat Fiji well, final score 28-7.
South Africa v Australia - great match in the semi finals but SA win with 1 try and conversion.
26-19.
Its the womens turn starting today and if the world series is anything to go by we
could be looking at an Australia v New Zealand but there is a lot to play first. Again
France Women will be looking to do what the Men did!
First round of matches today:
Ireland v Great Britain - tough one to call, will be very close.
Australia v South Africa - Australia all the way
USA v Japan - USA for the win
France v Brazil - France for the win
Fiji v Canada - Very close one here too
New Zealand v China - NZ for the win.
Watched a dair few matches today, definitely New Zealand, Australia and France
looked really strong.
Standings after todays matches
July 27, 2024, 07:04:44 AM
In the five matches, I'm going with New Zealand over Argentina (in a very close game). Ireland (of course) over the USA. France over RSA (only just). Australia over Fiji (only just). Uruguay ($1.08 - shortest odds today) over Japan. Samoa over Kenya.
In the NRL - as I forecast the Bulldogs and Roosters won while the Sharks lost to the Cowboys (four from five this week so far)
In the NRL - as I forecast the Bulldogs and Roosters won while the Sharks lost to the Cowboys (four from five this week so far)
July 27, 2024, 03:05:55 AM
Well its all going to be done and dusted today, a very busy schedule in the mens tournament
ahead. Its indeed hard to see anyone beating Fiji but France are the dark horses IMO.
They have been targeting this since the start of the season, even bringing Antoine Dupont
into the team.
Semi finals:
South Africa v France - I'm going with France here.
Fiji v Australia - I'm going Fiji on this match - sorry Timelord.
Ireland play USA for the 5th spot position - bet on for an Irish win.
ahead. Its indeed hard to see anyone beating Fiji but France are the dark horses IMO.
They have been targeting this since the start of the season, even bringing Antoine Dupont
into the team.
Semi finals:
South Africa v France - I'm going with France here.
Fiji v Australia - I'm going Fiji on this match - sorry Timelord.
Ireland play USA for the 5th spot position - bet on for an Irish win.
July 26, 2024, 05:10:07 AM
The short money is in Fiji, followed by France, $7 NZ and at $8 Australia.
Might have to put some money on the final now.
Might have to put some money on the final now.
July 26, 2024, 03:39:31 AM
After three games a piece, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji are top of their respective group tables on 9 points. Argentina and Ireland follow closely on 7 points, then USA and host nation France on 6 points. (And Australia has won their match against the USA 18 - 0).
Australia going very well Timelord, kind of flying under the radar.
Big disappointment for Ireland last night and some controversy too, the Fijian
kick off after their second try was a clear knock on, then gathered by Nacuqu of
Fiji to score a third try which essentially knocked us out.
Anyway all 4 teams left, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and France are real strong
contenders, hard to say who will get Gold really.
July 26, 2024, 12:40:18 AM
In the Australian NRL, the NZ Warriors face off against the West's Tigers at home in Auckland. It should be a formality for the Warriors and the $1.26/$3.90 pfices.
In tonight's other game, Parramatta and Melbourne do battle $7/$1.10
Tomorrow, Brisbane and Cronulla do battle. I'm going with the under bulldogs ($1.33/$3.35).
Later, Townsville and Cronulla clash. I'm going with the Shark ($1.70/$2.15)
Later still sees the more favoured Roosters and Sea Eagles facing off ($1.38/$3.10)
Sunday in the mid afternoon game, the Panthers should maul the Dragons. ($4/$1.25)
The late afternoon game will see the Dolphins go for a swim in the Gold Coast ($1.52/$2.55)
Lastly in Sunday Canberra will skin the Rabbitohs ($1.62/$2.30)
Last night, the NRLW season kicked if with Newcastle Maidens fending off the Sydney Hens who missed a late game conversion which would have put the game into golden point
In tonight's other game, Parramatta and Melbourne do battle $7/$1.10
Tomorrow, Brisbane and Cronulla do battle. I'm going with the under bulldogs ($1.33/$3.35).
Later, Townsville and Cronulla clash. I'm going with the Shark ($1.70/$2.15)
Later still sees the more favoured Roosters and Sea Eagles facing off ($1.38/$3.10)
Sunday in the mid afternoon game, the Panthers should maul the Dragons. ($4/$1.25)
The late afternoon game will see the Dolphins go for a swim in the Gold Coast ($1.52/$2.55)
Lastly in Sunday Canberra will skin the Rabbitohs ($1.62/$2.30)
Last night, the NRLW season kicked if with Newcastle Maidens fending off the Sydney Hens who missed a late game conversion which would have put the game into golden point
July 25, 2024, 05:29:45 PM
After three games a piece, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji are top of their respective group tables on 9 points. Argentina and Ireland follow closely on 7 points, then USA and host nation France on 6 points. (And Australia has won their match against the USA 18 - 0).
The women's three pools haven't started (I got caught out think erroneously that the matches would start *after* the opening ceremony) Group B will be tough games by all four teams. Group A will see NZ and Fiji dominate while in Group C it's harder to say who the stand out team will be given the calibre of the four teams.
The women's three pools haven't started (I got caught out think erroneously that the matches would start *after* the opening ceremony) Group B will be tough games by all four teams. Group A will see NZ and Fiji dominate while in Group C it's harder to say who the stand out team will be given the calibre of the four teams.
July 25, 2024, 06:50:07 AM
Australia won their first two games at the Paris Olympics - soon, they face off against? Argentina who are tipped to take the gold medal.
Thats a massive match coming up for Australia, its going to be tough with
Argentina big favourites @ 1.26.
The other big matches of today is Ireland v New Zealand - Ireland favourite @ 1.55,
thats another tough one to call
as is Fiji v France, Fiji @ 1.51. They have looked quite good yesterday but played
USA and Uruguay, France will be a tougher ask.
July 25, 2024, 02:06:35 AM
Australia won their first two games at the Paris Olympics - soon, they face off against? Argentina who are tipped to take the gold medal.
July 24, 2024, 06:56:27 AM
OLYMPICS are here
Rugby 7's are on this evening >
https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/olympics/paris-2024/pools-standings
Teams to watch on the mens side are: Argentina, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand
and France Because of the inclusion of Antoine Dupont!
Mens Matches for today:
Australia v Samoa
Argentina v Kenya
France v USA
Fiji Uruguay
Ireland v South Africa - Definitely staying away from betting on this.
New Zealand v Japan
Australia v Kenya
Argentina v Samoa
France v Uruguay
Fiji v USA
Ireland v Japan
New Zealand v South Africa - again this the a tough one to call.
I'll more than likely do Argentina and France in both rounds today...
Rugby 7's are on this evening >
https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/olympics/paris-2024/pools-standings
Teams to watch on the mens side are: Argentina, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand
and France Because of the inclusion of Antoine Dupont!
Mens Matches for today:
Australia v Samoa
Argentina v Kenya
France v USA
Fiji Uruguay
Ireland v South Africa - Definitely staying away from betting on this.
New Zealand v Japan
Australia v Kenya
Argentina v Samoa
France v Uruguay
Fiji v USA
Ireland v Japan
New Zealand v South Africa - again this the a tough one to call.
I'll more than likely do Argentina and France in both rounds today...
July 23, 2024, 08:11:29 AM
No, it was definitely Australia in yellow and Georgia in white.
July 20, 2024, 09:47:21 AM
Timelord were you watching the Queensland Reds v Wales by any chance?
By the scoreboard it looks to have been a fantastic one, Queensland Reds 35
- 36 Wales! a last minute try for Wales!
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/how-to-watch-queensland-reds-wales-live-scores-blog-match-report-results-updates-australia-super-rugby-pacific-2024719
Georgia put up a good fight but it was always going to be difficult to beat
Australia, final score 40-29.
Ive done two bets on points total for both Uruguay v Argentina and Japan v Italy.
I recon both visitors will win but the odds aren't great.
By the scoreboard it looks to have been a fantastic one, Queensland Reds 35
- 36 Wales! a last minute try for Wales!
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/how-to-watch-queensland-reds-wales-live-scores-blog-match-report-results-updates-australia-super-rugby-pacific-2024719
Georgia put up a good fight but it was always going to be difficult to beat
Australia, final score 40-29.
Ive done two bets on points total for both Uruguay v Argentina and Japan v Italy.
I recon both visitors will win but the odds aren't great.
July 19, 2024, 08:34:34 PM
I'm going with both the Tigers and Knights - the Tigers have had moments of good game play and hopefully tonight they'll get the job done. The Broncos players who participated in the third game of the State of Origin played a very luckless game and I feel they won't be able to regroup this week. (Broncos have had six straight losses, but their key players might be coming back from injury too soon).
The Raiders remain in 11 th while the Raiders in 12 th.
Tonight in the Internationals, very short odds (=<$1.10)
NZ vs Fiji ($11)
Australia (with a few debutantes) Vs Georgia ($6.50)
South Africa Vs Portugal ($34)
Chile ($64) Vs Scotland
Uruguay ($13) Vs Argentina ($1.01)
Japan ($3) Vs Italy ($1.36)
*Edit*
After 33 minutes Georgia has just scored a try under the goal posts to make the score 19 - 8 in favour of Australia.
Georgia we're off to a shaky start, but are gaining ground...
And it's now 19 - 10 in favour of Australia
The Raiders remain in 11 th while the Raiders in 12 th.
Tonight in the Internationals, very short odds (=<$1.10)
NZ vs Fiji ($11)
Australia (with a few debutantes) Vs Georgia ($6.50)
South Africa Vs Portugal ($34)
Chile ($64) Vs Scotland
Uruguay ($13) Vs Argentina ($1.01)
Japan ($3) Vs Italy ($1.36)
*Edit*
After 33 minutes Georgia has just scored a try under the goal posts to make the score 19 - 8 in favour of Australia.
Georgia we're off to a shaky start, but are gaining ground...
And it's now 19 - 10 in favour of Australia
Jump to: