
World Cup final official Wayne Barnes has criticised the Rugby Football Referees’ Union and its role in a grassroots rebellion over...

This was almost the complete comment, answered all the questions it raised as I read along except one thing.
How wide can you spread your toes? I just checked and my fingers (without thumb) is ~18cm.
Helmet ball
Don't be a cunt
But it would translate into higher premiums going forwards. Doesn't seem like sustainable business practice.
Makes sense, needs to do his time so that he qualifies to be the leader of a nuclear power.
For being a nonce no less!
It's a serious commitment but, if it is going to be your home as opposed to an investment, then it makes sense to do it typically. Obviously I don't know your situation but it's my view that paying towards your own home makes better financial sense than renting in the long term.
Anyone know what's going on with this? I'm curious but seems to have died down with spotlight over the tournament...
Fair point on the disparity between nations. Only a couple of teams can field that many extremely big players. I'm interested in how it would develop without intervention though.
Why do you think 7-1 needs to be banned? I've always seen it as a high risk option, coach looks like a genius if he pulls it off and a fool if it doesn't work out.
Good to hear your perspective as a Scot.
I think I remember you said you were going to Paris to watch it? Enjoy!
How much do you think the final result was down to Scotland taking their foot off the gas rather than Wales coming into the game more?
I heard some analysis the other day that Scotland are typically scoring their points in the first half.
Utterly bonkers moment from Ireland v France yesterday
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I'm glad BB pulled it off but it caused me to hold my breath watching it live
Still makes me cringe thinking about what we gave up.
Tbf, I was confused by the wording and your joke clarified it for me.
Your analogy works. Very niche, but it works.
I'm not pretending to know but I always thought international coach is a great gig if you need some flexibility in your life. There must be chunks of the year where the time commitment is very low.
Obviously it's his life and he does know avout the intensity of the role but, after the job he's done with Australia and Ireland, it's rugby's loss if he were to retire.
I think the Italy game will be the final straw but they won't announce that Gatland is going until the end of the tournament.
Yes, you will have a lovely time I expect...
Egg on your face Olap. A stunning tactical masterclass from Gats and Howlers proved you completely wrong.
The UK water example is spot on. £50 billion debt put in and coincidentally virtually the same amount distributed as dividends.
Leaks and water wastage everywhere, prices rising dramatically and sewage in the rivers and on the beaches.
Wayne Barnes criticises referees’ union for role in rebellion over RFU pay
World Cup final official Wayne Barnes has criticised the Rugby Football Referees’ Union and its role in a grassroots rebellion over...
I just thought this was such a ridiculous take by a man who was one of the most respected referees of his time.
It cheapens the respect that referees are afforded when you equate their integrity on the pitch with sporting administrators mismanaging a union for personal gain.
Is RFCLA the successor to the giltinis or whatever they were called?
Wales team to face Fiji in world cup opener
Wales are naming the side to play Fiji in the Rugby World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
Wales team to face Fiji: Liam Williams; Louis Rees-Zammit, George North, Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams; Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies; Gareth Thomas, Ryan Elias, Tomas Francis, Will Rowlands, Adam Beard, Aaron Wainwright, Jac Morgan (c), Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Dillon Lewis, Dafydd Jenkins, Tommy Reffell, Tomos Williams, Sam Costelow, Rio Dyer.
Anybody know where we I can see highlights of SA v NZ from last night?
Wales announce squad for the world cup
Warren Gatland has named his 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France
Forwards: Taine Basham, Adam Beard, Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Ryan Elias, Taulupe Faletau, Tomas Francis, Dafydd Jenkins, Dewi Lake (co-captain), Dillon Lewis, Dan Lydiate, Jac Morgan (co-captain), Tommy Reffell, Will Rowlands, Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Henry Thomas, Christ Tshiunza, Aaron Wainwright.
Backs: Josh Adams, Gareth Anscombe, Dan Biggar, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Rio Dyer, Mason Grady, Leigh Halfpenny, George North, Louis Rees-Zammit, Nick Tompkins, Johnny Williams, Liam Williams, Tomos Williams.