Rugby World Cup 2019

[nickyboy]

There was one very clear forward pass that was missed.
but the law has changed over the years, in line with Rugby League. Flat passes and passes that go forward but leave the hand backwards are now allowed.
In truth NZ were lucky with the score line. England had 2 tries denied that could have gone the other way, especially the maul one.

I wish someone would explain the physics of a ball that somehow leaves the hand going backwards but ultimately travels forward. That would require some additional force being applied to it after it leaves the passer's hand. If someone is running forward but passes it backwards initially, it keeps going backwards all the way to the recipient

 

[Chromatic]

I wish someone would explain the physics of a ball that somehow leaves the hand going backwards but ultimately travels forward. That would require some additional force being applied to it after it leaves the passer's hand. If someone is running forward but passes it backwards initially, it keeps going backwards all the way to the recipient

I've often wondered the same too.

 

[Venod]

Have a read of this, its all to do with momentum, but I think the rule just confuses things as the ball ends up in front of the passer.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/dec/05/the-breakdown-rugby-union-forward-pass

 

[Levo-Lon]

Here we go.. Come on Wales

 

[Bonefish Blues]

...who need to play a whole lot better than last week, but if they do, will beat t'Boks.

 

[AndyRM]

Wales have been poor, but winning while playing badly is a canny trick. Hopefully they get it right today, or I can see SA just bullying them off the pitch.

 

[AndyRM]

Grind of a game so far. No real space for either side, which is a credit to the defenders but doesn't make for particularly compelling viewing. SA just about deserve the lead.

Gutted to see North going off, he's quality.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

England have much more than either of these. Assuming the same England turns up, that is.

 

[AndyRM]

England have much more than either of these. Assuming the same England turns up, that is.

Agreed. The start of the second half has been very, very poor. Scrappy would be a generous description.

 

[Dayvo]

Saw this on the BBC website.

Don't annoy the big guy!

 

[AndyRM]

Saw this on the BBC website.

Don't annoy the big guy!

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The ITV commentators said they were just having a chat about what shampoo they use.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Wales have finally woken up!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Squeaky bum time, totally in the balance.

 

[AndyRM]

That's more like it!

How De Klerk gets away with interfering like that at the scrum is beyond me. He does it every time!

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Has the air of a 78th minute drop goal settling it to me.