Rugby World Cup

[PatHead]

Not really an egg chasing fan but will take an interest in what is happening in the World Cup until at least Scotland get knocked out or someone beats Engerland. (Commentators do my head in and I am sick of hearing they won the World Cup once.)

I see our first game is tomorrow afternoon against Japan. I assume this is on STV?

Couple of other questions.

Why do South Africa have 2 points when they got beaten the other day and some countries have 5 points whilst others only have 4 for winning?

How many go through from each group?

[Golden Bear]

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Not really an egg chasing fan but will take an interest in what is happening in the World Cup until at least Scotland get knocked out or someone beats Engerland. (Commentators do my head in and I am sick of hearing they won the World Cup once.)

I see our first game is tomorrow afternoon against Japan. I assume this is on STV?

Couple of other questions.

Why do South Africa have 2 points when they got beaten the other day and some countries have 5 points whilst others only have 4 for winning?

How many go through from each group?

The South Africans got a point for scoring 4 or more tries plus another point for losing by less than seven points. It's a 2.30 kick off tomorrow and yes, I expect ITV (Stv) will be covering it.

All the fixtures and results can be found on this link.


http://www.supersport.com/rugby/rugby-world-cup/results

Also found the format:-



The pool phase will consist of a round robin in which each Team shall play each other Team within the pool once. There will be 10 Matches played in each pool, for a total of 40 Matches in the pool phase of the Tournament.



1.1.2 Match points system

The following number of Match points will be awarded for each pool phase Match:



Win 4 points

Draw 2 points

Loss 0 points

4 or more tries 1 point

Loss by 7 points or less 1 point

[PatHead]

Thanks for that. Point system seems awfully complicated.

[McD]

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Thanks for that. Point system seems awfully complicated.

Its aimed at ecouraging teams to attack (bonus points for 4+ tries) and to keep fighting to the end (bonus point for a defeat of less than 7 points), so that the spectacle is in theory more entertaining.

it also means that it keeps the group stages a bit more open as its not just a straightforward 3 points for a win and nothing else. And rewards the lesser teams if they keep it close and don't play negatively.

but yeah can be a bit complex at times, although sometimes means teams need to win their last group match with the 4+ tries to qualify, so it means they throw caution to the wind a bit.

[Golden Bear]

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Its aimed at ecouraging teams to attack (bonus points for 4+ tries) and to keep fighting to the end (bonus point for a defeat of less than 7 points), so that the spectacle is in theory more entertaining.

it also means that it keeps the group stages a bit more open as its not just a straightforward 3 points for a win and nothing else. And rewards the lesser teams if they keep it close and don't play negatively.

but yeah can be a bit complex at times, although sometimes means teams need to win their last group match with the 4+ tries to qualify, so it means they throw caution to the wind a bit.

I'm sure it's the same points system that operates on a week to week basis in the Scottish Club Leagues and the Pro 12.

[Hiber-nation]

Is it my imagination or is ITV's theme song the sound of a woman being strangled set to music?

[Mr White]

Scotland giving japan a bit of a pumping here. 45 10 with 5 minutes left. Bonus point for Scotland.

[heretoday]

Japs were disappointing. Indisciplined in the first half and careless in the second. Their efforts v South Africa took the stuffing out of them.

[Golden Bear]

Great start lads! USA next.

[easty]

good second half, the defending in the last few mins was excellent.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Thats one in the eye for the Japs!

[Golden Bear]

10 changes announced for Sunday's fixture v USA at Elland Road.

That's a statement of confidence in the depth of the squad, hopefully Vern Cotton is right. It's essential that Scotland win this fixture comfortably and the bonus points would put us in a fairly strong position for qualification to the quarter final stage.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34356246

[cabbageandribs1875]

well done the injury ravaged welsh...28-25 v engerlund at twickers

[Hiber-nation]

Well done Wales

[Golden Bear]

Unbelievable is the word methinks! Sir Clive Woodward is not a happy man!

[Golden Bear]

Boring stuff so far, too many stoppages for my liking.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Scotland better give themselves a shake in the 2nd half.

[Colr]

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Scotland better give themselves a shake in the 2nd half.

USA looking OK but Scotland making critical mistakes

[McD]

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USA looking OK but Scotland making critical mistakes

Scotland are poor, no doubt. The ref isn't having a great game imo, pinged Scotland for holding on but letting the USA players away with longer, a few of the American 'big hits' have been shoulder tackles/barges for me, again the ref not doing anything about it.

All that said, Scotland need to step it up, meet the physical challenge of the Americans, and start to play. Too many handling errors and American runners being allowed to make yards after tackle

[cabbageandribs1875]

usual negative tactics from scotland when given a penalty...we ALWAYS want to take the 3 points even if the kick is from the halfway line, 6-3 up with USA already having very poor line-outs so what do we do...yup take a shot at goal from the halfway line with the penalty instead of kicking to touch for a line-out

[cabbageandribs1875]

now that's more like it :)

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usual negative tactics from scotland when given a penalty...we ALWAYS want to take the 3 points even if the kick is from the halfway line, 6-3 up with USA already having very poor line-outs so what do we do...yup take a shot at goal from the halfway line with the penalty instead of kicking to touch for a line-out

That worked well for England last night ....

World Cups are won by squads, not XV's. Coach seems to be making sure everyone gets a game and no one plays longer than necessary to get the team through. I don't have a lot of time for egg-chucking, but those two games would have been real potential disasters for Scotland in the past, but they're through without damage and bonus points in both games. Scotland have a real chance of getting through this section, now.

[Golden Bear]

Half time 13-6 down. Not looking good so far.

[Mr Grieves]

Scotland rattled by the big hits, poor stuff so far

[Mr Grieves]

Much better!

[Golden Bear]

Nae danger. On to St James Park next week. Bring on the Boks!

[Golden Bear]

Not often I agree with Sir Clive, but yes, this game is far from over. Nearly though!

[cabbageandribs1875]

princess harry getting aw excited

[Golden Bear]

Game on.

[theonlywayisup]

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Game on.

bye bye England