Rugby World Cup 2023

[The_Brown_Hornet]

I never bother with the ceremony. I fast forwarded through the whole lot to kick off.

 

[swingpass]

One of the best things about the game was the apparent lack of TMO interference. He could of course been in Jayco’s ear, who just ignored him. Hope this is the new WR (World Rugby) policy, just STFU unless asked or you see something life threatening that the on field mob have missed.

 

[Dan54]

But things do go mostly to plan for an AB fan.

Lol Wamb, I was going to reply with 'wanna bet" this morning after test, but thought I batter leave it until I knew you had seen game!

 

[Dan54]

I never bother with the ceremony. I fast forwarded through the whole lot to kick off.

Same mate, same with all sport events, I not sure why so much is spent on them.

 

[wamberal99]

Lol Wamb, I was going to reply with 'wanna bet" this morning after test, but thought I batter leave it until I knew you had seen game!

Lucky you AB fans have got Fozzie to blame!

 

[Dan54]

Lucky you AB fans have got Fozzie to blame!

Mta I not into blame game, sometimes other teams are just better, with better players.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Choir anthems atm absolutely turd.

 

[Goosestep]

One day into this world cup, and from the mainstream and social media coverage and it’s evident how big the game is globally .. being in Australia we are so insular with the other domestic sporting comps … we really do forget this .. it’s a shame… It should really inspire us to grow the game here because we truly do have such a massive advantage globally.

 

[KOB1987]

One day into this world cup, and from the mainstream and social media coverage and it’s evident how big the game is globally .. being in Australia we are so insular with are other domestic sporting comps … we really do forget this .. it’s a shame… It should really inspire us to grow the game here because we truly do have such a massive advantage globally.

I think we are all hopeful, confident even for a lot of us, the next 4 years brings the nation that inspiration

 

[RebelYell]

Is there a new version of World In Union?

 

[GTPIH]

Haven't beaten NZ or SA in how long?

NZ never and SA five times in total, last in 2010

 

[Wallaby Man]

One day into this world cup, and from the mainstream and social media coverage and it’s evident how big the game is globally .. being in Australia we are so insular with the other domestic sporting comps … we really do forget this .. it’s a shame… It should really inspire us to grow the game here because we truly do have such a massive advantage globally.

On saying this, there has been spare seats in several games so far. The game as a whole is doing better than it is here, but there is definitely a malaise throughout the world and I’d say less support than was on offer in 2019.

 

[Confucius Say]

Much bigger stadiums

 

[Confucius Say]

Japan had only one stadium greater than 45000 seats.
Paris is 82000
Marseille is 68000

 

[half]

One day into this world cup, and from the mainstream and social media coverage and it’s evident how big the game is globally .. being in Australia we are so insular with the other domestic sporting comps … we really do forget this .. it’s a shame… It should really inspire us to grow the game here because we truly do have such a massive advantage globally.

Issue is as a national we look to Netball, AFL, League, swimming.

Basketball, Soccer, Rugby the world sports are totally overshadowed by backyard version's of the same.

Can't see it changing

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Also fallen at the start of the NRL, AFL finals which the fta networks pay billions for and the back of the women’s Soccer World Cup.

 

[rugbyAU]

Meanwhile Chile already have their first try at a WC

 

[HogansHeros]

Meanwhile Chile already have their first try at a WC

I only saw the first half but someone needs to give their #2 a contract

 

[The Red Baron]

I know they were playing Romania, but jeez Ireland look slick. The constant bodies in motion they have in attack gives Sexton so many options.

 

[Crashy]

I've actually been pleasantly surprised by the coverage in Aus so far. Lots of chat with friends / family etc. Maybe I was expecting no coverage - and some seems like a lot.