Semi-OT: USA Rugby Today

[DaBruinz]

USA got screwed by the ref when he didn't actually review Argentina's 2nd try.. Ball was loose.. Shouldn't have counted..

Oh well. They've got to win 2 of the next 3 to have any hopes of advancing..

 

[Fixit]

Someone clearly did not Do Their Job.

 

[manxman2601]

USA got screwed by the ref when he didn't actually review Argentina's 2nd try.. Ball was loose.. Shouldn't have counted..

Oh well. They've got to win 2 of the next 3 to have any hopes of advancing..

Fiji in your pool. Good luck, you'll need it.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

USA got screwed by the ref when he didn't actually review Argentina's 2nd try.. Ball was loose.. Shouldn't have counted..

Oh well. They've got to win 2 of the next 3 to have any hopes of advancing..

I could have sworn they took it off and then ARG(H) scored immediately afterward.

 

[DaBruinz]

I could have sworn they took it off and then ARG(H) scored immediately afterward.

Nope. They should have taken it off, but they didn't. They gave them the kick, which they missed..

 

[IcyPatriot]

Rugby 7's looks to be a bit more marketable in this country ... looks like we'll be seeing more of it.
Supposedly it has been gaining in popularity since NBC started airing it in 2011.
If it goes pro bet Kraft will have a team here in New England ... perhaps make it a part of the New England Revolution stadium he keeps talking about or better yet at the Razor.

 

[DaBruinz]

Fiji in your pool. Good luck, you'll need it.

Yep.. But stranger things have happened.. Look at what happened to Australia and New Zealand..

 

[manxman2601]

Yep.. But stranger things have happened.. Look at what happened to Australia and New Zealand..

The New Zealand score was definitely a surprise and good for GB. Fiji are the favourites I believe. Rugby Sevens is their game.

 

[Fixit]

I've fallen in love with watching this sport, both men's and women's.

 

[Fixit]

Daaaaaaamn, Fiji #8 just trucked that fool.

 

[fnordcircle]

Rugby's pretty great. I like how methodical american football is, more like rugby meets chess or whatever, but this is a fast and fun little sport to watch. Definitely interested in the new league they advertised.

 

[Froob]

How long do these games run for? Planning in watching the 5 o clock one.

 

[Fixit]

How long do these games run for? Planning in watching the 5 o clock one.

They're fast. About a half-hour, I think.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

How long do these games run for? Planning in watching the 5 o clock one.

Two 7-minute halves with stoppage time and a 2-minute halftime. Barring weirdness, about 30 minutes elapsed time, max.

 

[fnordcircle]

Yeah I was kind of shocked at the time. Is that normal for Rugby or is this some new format?

Makes sense, though, seems like a really grueling game.

 

[DaBruinz]

The New Zealand score was definitely a surprise and good for GB. Fiji are the favourites I believe. Rugby Sevens is their game.

Yes. Fiji is the team to beat. Rugby, in general, is their game, not just Sevens.

I'll be honest, I think the US Coach made a mistake putting Baker out there. He seemed to always want to "Do it himself" and put himself out of position on several occasions.. Including Argentina's winning try.

I hope that Ebner gets the start against Brazil. He was a missile out there. I felt that his play really turned the tide of the American's game in the 2nd half..

 

[manxman2601]

Yes. Fiji is the team to beat. Rugby, in general, is their game, not just Sevens.

I'll be honest, I think the US Coach made a mistake putting Baker out there. He seemed to always want to "Do it himself" and put himself out of position on several occasions.. Including Argentina's winning try.

I hope that Ebner gets the start against Brazil. He was a missile out there. I felt that his play really turned the tide of the American's game in the 2nd half..

Unfortunately we didn't get to see the USA game here.

 

[mikejd]

NBC's app for live streaming sucks. I was hoping I could catch this game over my lunch break but the app was not so good. I think the US is cooked. The Argentina-US game was the swing game between two pretty even teams. They should handle Brazil. Now I think they'll have to upset gold medal faves Fiji to advance. Not looking good.

 

[manxman2601]

Yeah I was kind of shocked at the time. Is that normal for Rugby or is this some new format?

Makes sense, though, seems like a really grueling game.

It's normal for 7s. This isn't full Rugby which is 15 a-side.

 

[mikejd]

Yeah I was kind of shocked at the time. Is that normal for Rugby or is this some new format?

Makes sense, though, seems like a really grueling game.

It's normal for rugby sevens. The full format of the game is 15 players a side with two 40 minute halves.