Semi-OT: USA Rugby Today

[Froob]

I might have found a new 2nd favorite sport. This is fun as hell.

It's okay, lacking a bit in integrity. Should hire Troy Vincent when he gets canned for taking the fall for paintgate.

 

[BradyFTW!]

According to Barstool, Ebner's wearing 12 because it's his dad's old number, not because of Brady: Love All The Patriot Coaches Wearing Nate Ebner Rugby Shirts At Practice Today. Buy Yours Today

 

[BradyFTW!]

It's okay, lacking a bit in integrity. Should hire Troy Vincent when he gets canned for taking the fall for paintgate.

Nothing short of Integrityball itself could possibly have enough integrity to satisfy Goodell and Vincent.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Was that an impressive win for us, like was that expected to be a close game? I have no idea about expectations or skill lvl of either squad.

Not really. Brazil is meh. But it was a much better effort all around than Argentina. I think Carlin should have played in the first match, and seeing this match emphasizes that. Really I think they got in the tourney due to being the home team.

 

[raduray]

Ebner looks chiseled. Awesome sport.

I read that he had to lose weight to get into rugby shape. Still big.

 

[BradyFTW!]

Is it good or bad that Argentina is beating Fiji? Good, I guess, if it gives USA the inside track to finishing 2nd in the group?

 

[DaBruinz]

Great win by team USA. The REAL test is against FIJI tomorrow. Fiji is considered THE team to beat.

BTW, here is some good info on Rugby Sevens.. Particularly how the standings are done..

Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugby sevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugby World Cup Sevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

the teams are divided into pools of four teams, who play a round-robin within the pool. Points are awarded in each pool on a different schedule from most rugby tournaments—3 for a win, 2 for a draw, 1 for a loss, 0 for a no-show.

Rules for Tie-Breakers are different than Normal Rugby Sevens:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head result.

8 teams will move on.. The top 2 from each group and then the two best #3 teams of the 3 groups.

 

[DaBruinz]

Is it good or bad that Argentina is beating Fiji? Good, I guess, if it gives USA the inside track to finishing 2nd in the group?

Actually, if Argentina beats Fiji, then the group is WIDE open.. though don't expect it to last..

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I read that he had to lose weight to get into rugby shape. Still big.

FWIW, the Pats roster lists him at 6'0", 220#.

 

[Fixit]

Great match.

Edit: As far as I know.

 

[DaBruinz]

Well, Argentina lost. However, it was a lot harder for Fiji than it should have been..This bodes well for the US.

 

[PatsGuy]

Great win by team USA. The REAL test is against FIJI tomorrow. Fiji is considered THE team to beat.

BTW, here is some good info on Rugby Sevens.. Particularly how the standings are done..

Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugby sevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugby World Cup Sevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



Rules for Tie-Breakers are different than Normal Rugby Sevens:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head result.

8 teams will move on.. The top 2 from each group and then the two best #3 teams of the 3 groups.

Rugby is a GROWING sport in Ma. It's what lacrosse was 10 years ago. High schools now compete against each other with club teams. Someone I know, is flown around the country to referee college rugby games.

 

[DaBruinz]

Rugby is a GROWING sport in Ma. It's what lacrosse was 10 years ago. High schools now compete against each other with club teams. Someone I know, is flown around the country to referee college rugby games.

My College had a Rugby Club back 20 years ago and the guys always had a great time.. I was hockey in college..

 

[Clonamery]

Rugby is a GROWING sport in Ma. It's what lacrosse was 10 years ago. High schools now compete against each other with club teams. Someone I know, is flown around the country to referee college rugby games.

I played 1 match of club rugby at unh. ****ing bastards. It was indoor on the dirt/concrete of the indoor track. They wanted my speed but I think they just wanted to see how red my blood was. Had a scab for a month down my right side, probably a concussion too but I can't remember. I just wasn't psycho enough.

 

[meatface]

so what do Ebner and the USA Rugby have to do to get to the next round?

 

[long distance]

Great win by team USA. The REAL test is against FIJI tomorrow. Fiji is considered THE team to beat.

BTW, here is some good info on Rugby Sevens.. Particularly how the standings are done..

Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugby sevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugby World Cup Sevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



Rules for Tie-Breakers are different than Normal Rugby Sevens:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head result.

8 teams will move on.. The top 2 from each group and then the two best #3 teams of the 3 groups.

even reasonable loss to Fiji should do the trick

 

[DaBruinz]

Video of Ebner's Try today..

NFL safety Nate Ebner leads U.S. to first Olympic men’s rugby sevens win ever

 

[DaBruinz]

so what do Ebner and the USA Rugby have to do to get to the next round?

I don't know all the exact permutations. But I believe they can make it as long as they keep it close with Fiji. Putting up the 26 points on Brazil really helped them..

 

[AtomicDawg]

I don't know all the exact permutations. But I believe they can make it as long as they keep it close with Fiji. Putting up the 26 points on Brazil really helped them..

Exactly. And as long as both of the other groups don't end in 3 way ties for first, we should be fine. Point difference has us in good shape. Anything is possible, though. Look at what Japan did to the ABs.

 

[The Brandon Five]

Nothing short of Integrityball itself could possibly have enough integrity to satisfy Goodell and Vincent.

aka "Jets football"