Rugby World Cup 2011

[Cormack74]

Disappointed to find that this thread hadn't already been created given that the tournament starts tomorrow.

Then again, having once been derided in a thread for accentuating the positives of rugby union over football maybe it's not so surprising.

Hopefully at the very least Est's Antipodean members will want to join me in here for a chat once their teams get underway in the competition.

[ChesterDave]

Scotland to reach the lofty heights of a group stage elimination for me.

Aus or NZ to win it, England out in Semi's. Saffers not good enough

[Buzzo]

Disappointed to find that this thread hadn't already been created given that the tournament starts tomorrow.

Then again, having once been derided in a thread for accentuating the positives of rugby union over football maybe it's not so surprising.

Hopefully at the very least Est's Antipodean members will want to join me in here for a chat once their teams get underway in the competition.

You are brave starting this thread loads of Rugby haters on Est.

I'm a fan, think it could be a great tournament. Being a Scot I approach this as with any tournament with trepidation. Gregor Townsend has said our tactics will be to play with ball in hand a lot, so I am intrigued to see how that works out. Risky.

England are an interesting team. Totally inconsistent. It is a tough group with Scotland, England and the Argies.

[RichC]

looking forward to this starting - NZ big favourites but they've a history of being favourites at the RWC and choking, it could happen again!

[Muddled]

I watch pretty much most sport. I even watch a bit of rugby league.

But nah, can't really get in to rugby union.

[Liverpel]

Ireland should make it out of their pool this time, but - assuming we finish second behind Australia - I can't see us beating South Africa in the knock-out stage.

[Liverpel]

I watch pretty much most sport. I even watch a bit of rugby league.

But nah, can't really get in to rugby union.

But you somehow take the time to read and post on a rugby union thread?

[Muddled]

I thought this thread to be the most appropriate to mention my lack of interest in rugby union.

Being polite and building bridges, it's what Est is all about.

[Fernandinho]

Aussies to win it

[RichC]

Aussies to win it

young side but have a bloody good chance

[PTP]

i'll watch an sport, especially when it's the pinnacle of the sport - that a 'great' fan of rugby union at club level but international level is good.

Any streams today - i'd like to catch the haka off between tonga and new zealand?

[PTP]

just thought this is on ITV isnt it?

tv catchup on my fone spot on atm.

[PTP]

all i have to do is time going the toilet for the haka

[Cormack74]

just thought this is on ITV isnt it?

Think all games are live then highlights on ITV4 and ITV1 each day/evening.

[Pablo]

New Zealand are absolutely ****, bottling it already