18-19 Oct: World Cup 9s (TV)

[telliner]

Wtf ref?

[Old Frightful]

Looks like the officials are backing the Aussies as usual.

Sh*te decision.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

2 minutes ago, Old Frightful said:

I think the Wigan side that won the Middlesex Sevens in 1996 would have faired better than England in this comp.

With two less players.

The Bradford one too

[Futtocks]

Josh Addo-Carr off injured.

[Futtocks]

Some long passing gets Samoa in for their first try.

[Jim from Oz]

Just logged on, can’t see this on TV. What is the crowd like tonight? Thank you!

[Old Frightful]

1 minute ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

The Bradford one too

Nah.

They didn't play in 1996.

[Man of Kent]

Nice try, Samoa.

These two are playing like it’s touch football, staying deep, avoiding contact and keeping the ball off the deck. That’s probably the key to it.

[Farmduck]

Try to the Fox but surely the pass was forward

[Futtocks]

Addo-Carr back on to pick a pass off his laces, kick forward and score!

[Old Frightful]

1 minute ago, Farmduck said:

Try to the Fox but surely the pass was forward

I'm sure the officials would have spotted it if so.

Ffs.

[Dave T]

2 minutes ago, Jim from Oz said:

Just logged on, can’t see this on TV. What is the crowd like tonight? Thank you!

What crowd?

[Pulga]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Addo-Carr back on to pick a pass off his laces, kick forward and score!

That's probably underselling it too. That's was pretty special.

[Futtocks]

Blore limping off. A shame, as he's been good for Samoa.

[Dave T]

Is anyone there from these boards? Hardly looks like a festival atmosphere, havent seen groups enjoying themselves, having beers, fancy dress etc. 

All looks a bit flat. Not sure if this just the tv coverage.

[Dave T]

Nice try, game on here.

[Futtocks]

1 minute ago, Dave T said:

Is anyone there from these boards? Hardly looks like a festival atmosphere, havent seen groups enjoying themselves, having beers, fancy dress etc. 

All looks a bit flat. Not sure if this just the tv coverage.

I spotted some Super Mario Bros in the crowd earlier, as far as fancy dress is concerned.

[Old Frightful]

Terrific Samoa score.

[Rob Nash]

Poor squad selection. Ruling out Saints and Salford players was a bad enough decision but why not pick the likes of Gildart and Bateman who are in the Lions squad anyway. Also why no Jake Connor in the semi?

 

[Mattrhino]

This is why a short form of the game is good for the sport. Just like in 7's in Union it gives the minnows a chance at success. 

[Futtocks]

Brimson in, but that was a team try from kick to touchdown.

[telliner]

Addo Carr lost the ball ?

[Farmduck]

[Old Frightful]

Jeez, he was tackled then wasn't he?

The trophy has got the Aussies name on it already if you look at some of these decisions.

[Futtocks]

3 minutes ago, telliner said:

Addo Carr lost the ball ?

No replay, and it was on the far side of the pitch, so it is hard to tell if he knocked on or not.

We have two Australia v New Zealand finals to come.