Horror-canes - The Fever Union thread

Well I think that might be a bit difficult when Harbour knock them over.

Hey you never know right

How good does this Bay team look. a resounding 36-8 win waikato   

Right after I booked tickets to waikato v tasman. May have to take a "GIBBES OUT" sign

the Bay, 4 from 4.

Come on Southland farken!!

FT score O 12-19 S



Traitor2011-08-06 19:55:26

Who the heck is Southland? YEAAAAH ALL BLACKS

Manawatu

All Blacks, All Blacks? Who the f**k are the All Blacks.

Province before country.

Well supporting Harbour doesn't give me much joy

man DC was immense, especially on defence. thought sivi looked really good to, shame bout the eye socket. decent win all round there Downey262011-08-07 17:28:19

Gutted for Harbour. Ryan's Rovers2011-08-13 18:51:18

Vale Southland!!

Turbos beat the Pussycats for the 2nd year in a row 

x2

x3!!!

Same old Waikato...... Good for a Chiefs point of view though!

So angry that the coach that won the NPC with Wellington, that won 3x World U21 titles, and has done a really good job building up Manawatu over the last few years (was gonna show last year until the injury crisis hit) was overlooked for a guy with NO head coaching experience. Absolutely ridiculous.

Wouldn't surprise me if the Hurricanes turn from a side that made 4/5 of the last finals prior to this year into the new Chiefs/Highlanders.

Went to the Manawatu v Waikato game last night. Easily the best Manawatu game I've been to. Great stuff for a mainly homegrown team. Dave Rennie got a standing ovation as he made his way down the stand near the end of the game to go down to the pitch. Our loss will be the Chiefs gain.

Rugby World Cup

All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks squad in position (with province and Test caps in brackets) is:


Forwards:

Hookers
Corey Flynn Canterbury (14)
Andrew Hore Taranaki (54)
Keven Mealamu Auckland (85)

Props
John Afoa Auckland (33)
Ben Franks Tasman (11)
Owen Franks Canterbury (23)
Tony Woodcock North Harbour (75)

Locks
Anthony Boric North Harbour (20)
Brad Thorn Canterbury (51)
Samuel Whitelock Canterbury (17)
Ali Williams Auckland (65)

Loose forwards
Jerome Kaino Auckland (41)
Richie McCaw (capt) Canterbury (97)
Kieran Read Canterbury (31)
Adam Thomson Otago (21)
Victor Vito Wellington (7)


Backs:

Halfbacks
Jimmy Cowan Southland (47)
Andy Ellis Canterbury (20)
Piri Weepu Wellington (48)

First five�eighths
Daniel Carter Canterbury (82)
Colin Slade Canterbury (5)

Midfielders
Richard Kahui Waikato (12)
Ma�a Nonu Wellington (58)
Conrad Smith Wellington (48)
Sonny Bill Williams Canterbury (7)

Outside backs
Israel Dagg Hawke�s Bay (7)
Zac Guildford Hawke�s Bay (6)
Cory Jane Wellington (24)
Mils Muliaina Waikato (97)
Isaia Toeava Auckland (31)Everton FC2011-08-23 14:08:49

go the naki :). Now, to set the shortest time ever with the Shield

Thompson. Gilford and vito all inspired selections, woeful so far  

Thompson obviously injured, Guilford absolutely rubbish, Vito shaky to start but improved considerably as the game went on.

1st half game plan very odd. No forwards at the breakdown and slow ball out into a crowded back line. Very weird.

C'Mon Hawkes Bay for the shield challenge today !!

Looks like the AB's may need messam - better not steal him for the big final! Go Waikato!

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/newspubs/news/ViewNews.aspx?id=4601&newslabel=hn Winning the World Cup � what do the All Blacks have in common with ancient gladiators?

dairyflat2011-08-30 08:52:39

Off up to Palmy today for the final, Go the Turbos!!

Well done, Hawke's Bay.  Great game.

Well done, Hawke's Bay.  Great game, even if the team I support lost.

Was a good game, pity it's so meaningless

Hosea Gear Has signed for Highlanders

So who's everyone going for in the RWC (other than AB's cause that's just boring). I'm backing Romania.

Well in Hawkes Bay !!

Also looking forward to the Highlanders next year.. Gear is a massive signing.
Imagine..:
1. Mackintosh
2. Rutledge
3. King
4. Bekhuis
5. Hoeata
6. Thompson
7. Soakai
8. Manu
9. Cowan
10. Slade
11. Gear
12. Treeby
13. Lynn
14. Poki
15. Smith
16. Mitchell/Schwalger
17. Murray
18. Tuineau
19. Hardie/Crosswell
20. Smith/ Romans
21. Robinson
22. Piutau
Plus James Patterson, Kurt Baker, Lima Sopoanga and most likely more from the draft
= Magic
Can't wait!

Edit: Forgot Hore.. Massive year next year

Russia.

Anyone but NZ really.

Argentina. Been a fan of theirs for years, can't wait to see them in the Tri Nations. Very much anticipating their match against Scotland.

I never cheer for the ABs unless they're playing England, but if they win I'll be happy for NZ. And relieved that I won't have to put up with another four years of whining... though the gloating may be worse...

Georgia! Reckon, if they have a good goal-kicker, can beat Scotland or Argies. N-Bomb2011-09-05 19:03:35

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Oh buzz kill

Does the draft still happen with the new contracting rule? I think you'll see Lima Sopoaga at 21 (Robinson gone because he's surplus to requirements) and Kurt Baker at 22. With Gear coming in now I wonder if they'll pick Piutau? I'd probably go for Buxton Popoali'i instead.

Also is Alando Soakai not signed overseas?

Aaron Smith > Daylight > Sean Romans.

Heard a rumour Tasman Makos captain Andrew Goodman was Highlanders bound last year..

We need someone better than Kendrick Lynn at center, maybe Ben Atiga?

I really hope we've snapped up TJ Ioane, that boy looks class.KingRollo2011-09-06 08:24:12