Rugby

24-25 Ireland should go on to win this now

New Zealand down to 14 again

New Zealand hook the pen. Ireland got a massive chance now.

eek what a spill



clock running down now, i'm a tad baffled how New Zealand are still ahead though they've spent most of the half defending they've done it well

cruel or what

incredible defending by NZ


one of those sides out in a QF is a total pizzer


France v SA tomorrow night should be a cracker, fancy SA to win

That's a painful one to take for ireland.

New Zealand were superb

All Blacks were the deserved winners, no doubt about it - at least in my eyes.

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Originally Posted by Golden Bear

All Blacks were the deserved winners, no doubt about it - at least in my eyes.

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Agreed. Two yellow cards and never got much from Barnes and still won it by 4 points.

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Originally Posted by Since90+2

Agreed. Two yellow cards and never got much from Barnes and still won it by 4 points.

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Yep, that’s how I saw it too

Never write off the All Blacks

Terrific watch and really could've went either way without complaints

Im proud owner of a kiwi passport though so delighted

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NZ deserved winners. Showed their quality and discipline.

Very disappointing night though all credit to the all blacks on a very good performance.

NZ v Argentina SF1

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Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875

NZ v Argentina SF1

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Just shows. I read so many predictions this week from rugby experts claiming it would be a whitewash for the northern hemisphere over the south this weekend.

Two games, two wins for the south

What a fantastic match that was. Either team could have won

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Originally Posted by Pagan Hibernia

Just shows. I read so many predictions this week from rugby experts claiming it would be a whitewash for the northern hemisphere over the south this weekend.

Two games, two wins for the south

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Argentina winning certainly surprised me :greengrin

Watched that in the bar of a hotel im staying at in the borders with an Irish/Leinster fan. Bought more and more Guinness as it went on, convinced they would win. Was cheering on the ABs as i have family down in NZ so doubly delighted with the outcome!

If Wayne Barnes gets to ref the final, , then at least that means no British teams will be there

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That's a painful one to take for ireland.

New Zealand were superb

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They looked so lacklustre in their opening game but have clearly built up a head of steam at the right time.

Well, that was a Test Match and a half, quite magnificent viewing. 👏

Argentina next for NZ.

France v NZ final I reckon.

i see England beat Fiji 30-24 earlier, plucky side aren't they

they would have more of a chance beating France than SA so i'd like SA to win tonight


a New Zealand v SA final would be the choice for us Rugby Purists :greengrin

England won't get near France or SA. Great game for tonight, there is something about real top drawer Rugby games that I love. Dare I say it probably enjoy them than the majority of football games.

Incredible start by France. Blowing away South Africa physically, never seen that.

what a start for Le Francais

now this is rugby :agree:

This game has had everything. More of this please, Mon the springboks

brilliant stuff, i can't remember ever seeing a conversion charged down :greengrin


oh my

Don't understand the rules - but who cares what a game this is

i wouldn't mind paying to watch this game :agree::greengrin


three tries apiece

HT 21-19 France

Great game …….. 47-45 France, my prediction.