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[aoluain]

The Titans are ahead of the Tigers at the moment. If they win, that'll be two from four.

In Wellington, the Chiefs added further and further in front of the Hurricanes in a less than full stadium to win 30 - 19 (the Hurricanes had points denied to them multiple times - a very one sided match, but was good to watch).

The Chiefs now move into the Grandfinal.

The Chiefs will play the Blues in the final, and thats next weekend already! TBH
I havent been following the Super Rugby League, there is too much happening at
home with the United Rugby, Champions Cup Rugby, Chellenge Cup, Top14 and
English Premiership Rugby.

In said United Rugby Championship the Semi Finals are kicking of in 15 minuted,
I really hope Leinster can win in South Africa Against the Bulls, I have my combo bet
in for the two Irish sides...


UPDATE ...and its FT in South Africa, Bulls 25 - 20 Leinster

[Timelord2067]

I'm watching a replay of the Blues Vs Brumbies semi final - whole sections of the stadium are empty. I'd heard on the news that they couldn't get anyone to buy tickets (not the least of which two NSW teams playing). After seventeen minutes, the blues are ahead, 19 - 6, so it's no surprise they're in the final.

I also caught the Eels being out played by the Roosters in a fairly evenly matched up, but low scoring game. The Roosters led early. Then, after the half time break, the Eels came out thrashing taking the leed only to have the Roosters score two late tries to make it a mathematical impossibility to score two tries and convert with just three and a half minutes to go.

(And we've still got Sunday's matches to play over the next twelve hours).

[aoluain]

Sea Eagles and Panthers won today as expected, panthers up to 2nd, Sea Eagles into 8th.


United Rugby

My hooes and bet for Leinster to meet Munster in the final came to a grinding halt with Leinster
been beaten but I really thought the Munster side of my combo was the safest, they also
lost. So its Bulls v Glasgow Warriors in the final.

The Warriors have it all to do and TBH of all other teams they deserve the championship
title. They have come the closest to winning but never did out of all the teams even back to
when the tournament was called "The Celtic League" played between Irish, Scottish
and Welsh clubs.

[Timelord2067]

Third time lucky sending this:

NRL round 16

Dolphins
Warriors
Roosters
Sea Eagles
Raiders

[aoluain]

Third time lucky sending this:

NRL round 16

Dolphins
Warriors
Roosters
Sea Eagles
Raiders

Thats interesting that you are licking Dolphins over table toppers Storm...


United Rugby Championship __-- The Grand Final --__

Vodacom Bulls v Glasgow Warriors

Bulls have home advantage here and the South African teams have been difficult
enough to beat on home territory. The Warriors have a big job ahead of them.

Odds 1.29 - 3.75
Under 52.5 @ 2.03 could be a possible outcome, I just hope the Bulls dont run away with it
and that the Warriors can give them a nice tight match.

[Timelord2067]

Both the Dolphins and Sea Eagles will be without key Qld SOO players. Not sure about their opponents, but I'm going to pick them anyway.

Last night, both the Women's U19' NSW and their male counterparts beat Qld in their SOO one offs (the men pounded Qld into oblivion).

[aoluain]

This weekend there are some international friendlies starting tomorrow with Japan v England,
followed by South Africa v Wales and the Barbarians v Fiji. England and South Africa I can see are favourites.

Next round is on the 5th and 6th of July, Australia take on Wales and Ireland take on South Africa
in SA, and then again a week later in a different stadium.

In this series of internationals there are a few interesting one which probably wont be easy to
find on tv and probably wont be listed for betting?

Canada v Romania
Samoa v Spain
Chile v Belgium

[Timelord2067]

The Super Rugby Pacific Grand final occured last night - the Blues beat Waikato last night in their final showdown relegating The Chiefs to second for the second year in a row. From all accounts it was a good game but the scores were some thirty points difference.

... Unlike the Titans 66 - 6 win over the Warriors setting new statistics records such as the highest winning margin by Gold Coast.

The Dolphins were level at 18 - 18 against the Storm, but in the end, Melbourne edged ahead to win by six at 30 - 24

The other two games saw the Roosters beat the Bulldogs while the Rabbitohs beat the Sea Eagles (a key win for Souths)

This afternoon, the belugured Tigers stare down Canberra

[aoluain]

And in the final of the United Rugby Championship it was Glasgow warriors who
came out on top! FINALLY

Vodacom Bulls 16 - 21 Glasgow Warriors

TBH its not what I was expecting and not where my money would have gone.
Glasgow's defense was brilliant, only letting in one try while scoring and converting
3 themselves.

They deserve it, they have been knocking on the door since the "Celtic League"

[Timelord2067]

Silly me - I picked the Raiders who were mauled by the Tigers. The crowed as a whole cheated on the Tigers. Then midway through the second half when Canberra rallied, the crowd as one fell silent only to start booking ten minutes later whenever the Raiders looked like scoring.

There were plenty of disallowed tries and one player sent off.

The Tigers now move off the bottom of the rung sending the Eels to the ocean floor.

[Timelord2067]

Tomorrow night is game two of the men's NRL State of Origin Series. (Queensland to win undoubtedly) 😁

The first weekend of July sees three International Rugby Games with New Zealand, Australia and R-South Africa likely to win against England ($ 5.50), Wales ($ 4.80) and Ireland ($ 2.65) - sorry @aoluain 🤯

In the meantime, I'm going with Toulouse against Bordeaux ($ 3.90)

[aoluain]

Tomorrow night is game two of the men's NRL State of Origin Series. (Queensland to win undoubtedly) 😁

All to play for, which is great for the game I suppose. It could go either way as
is reflected in the odds 1.95 each!

The first weekend of July sees three International Rugby Games with New Zealand, Australia and R-South Africa likely to win against England ($ 5.50), Wales ($ 4.80) and Ireland ($ 2.65) - sorry @aoluain 🤯

No need to be sorry...^{just dont do it again 🤣}

TBH its probably they way to go, South Africa on home ground will be
very hard to beat. Ireland are travelling with a full A squad with 3 new uncapped
players.

Last weekend it was wins as expected by England, South Africa and the
Barbarians.

[Timelord2067]

By half time, the New South Wales team had chalked up the highest leed in the game's 40 plus years.

In the second half, they scored first before Queensland attempted a comeback scoring three quick tries, but to no avail.

With the series locked at one game a piece, the final will be played in Brisbane hopefully giving the Queensland team a home advantage.

[Timelord2067]

Tonight, the Bulldogs edged out the Sharks with a golden point field goal to win 15 - 14 (it's probably just as well I didn't have any money on the game - I would have gone with the Sharks Inspite my saying early in the season the Bulldogs had a strong start to the season).

[aoluain]

By half time, the New South Wales team had chalked up the highest leed in the game's 40 plus years.

In the second half, they scored first before Queensland attempted a comeback scoring three quick tries, but to no avail.

With the series locked at one game a piece, the final will be played in Brisbane hopefully giving the Queensland team a home advantage.

Well done the Queensland women for winning that third match sand the series, now can the man do
the same in 2 weeks time?

Tonight, the Bulldogs edged out the Sharks with a golden point field goal to win 15 - 14 (it's probably just as well I didn't have any money on the game - I would have gone with the Sharks Inspite my saying early in the season the Bulldogs had a strong start to the season).

Yea, I'll bet the Sharks were favourite for sure, well done to the Bulldogs, they are in great shape
in the top 8 ATM, this time last year they were third from the bottom!


TOP 14 French Final

Tonight is the grand final of the Top 14 France's premier Club Rugby league I see Timelord you have
gone with Toulouse over Bordeaux, good choice on the favourites, I think they will win for sure.
It will be an absolute dream season for them after winning the Champions cup already this year.

In the meantime, I'm going with Toulouse against Bordeaux ($ 3.90)

[Timelord2067]

Yeh a great win for the Queensland women. I heard the last ten minutes of the game on the radio, and the crowd cheering in the deep north of the State was definitely off of the scale.



In an hour there will be a clash between the Broncos and Warriors who are looking to restart their fortunes. I'm leaning towards the Broncos. Later, the Knights should slay the Eels. Then tonight's main game, the Storm should repel the Raiders.

[aoluain]

Yeh a great win for the Queensland women. I heard the last ten minutes of the game on the radio, and the crowd cheering in the deep north of the State was definitely off of the scale.



In an hour there will be a clash between the Broncos and Warriors who are looking to restart their fortunes. I'm leaning towards the Broncos. Later, the Knights should slay the Eels. Then tonight's main game, the Storm should repel the Raiders.

WTF is up with the Broncos? they shouldnt be beaten by the Warriors.


Yesterdays Top14 French league final turned out to be a bit of a Turkey shoot!
It wasnt even a close contest.

Toulouse 59 - 3 Bordeaux Begeles

Thats a fairly disappointing turn out from Bordeaux in a final. It would be hard
to play against Toulouse at the best of times, they command a very strong
team with many French international players including Antoine Dupont
who scored 2 trys himself.

[Timelord2067]

Toulouse had a great practice session with their drinking buddies over in Bordeaux - when's the Grand final going to happen?

😜

I am so glad I never had money on the Broncos - their mid season hoo-doo is on again...

The Warriors like the Knights gave their opponents a lesson they'll rue for a while. (The Eels had too many fumbles)

Right now, Melbourne and Canberra are scoreless after twenty-five minutes (just one cut around the eye the only thing of note in this game)

*Edit*

Melbourne came through after all unlike the Dolphins and Panthers (who are trailing in their game at the moment). At this rate, the Tigers will come through) 🙄🤷🏻‍♂️

[aoluain]

One match today in the NRL between the Eels and Rabbitohs, unbelievable to think both of these
two teams are still stuck at the bottom of the ladder with only 9 rounds to play before the finals.

Broncos have a tough draw against the Panthers in 1st place on the ladder.


Union - Summer Internationals - Week 2

Samoa v Italy - No odds available - Hard to know who would be favourite here.

New Zealand v England - NZ 1.18

Australia v Wales - AUS 1.14

South Africa v Ireland - SA 1.35

Argentina v France - ARG 1.52 - I'm surprised to see Argentina as favourite

Canada v Scotland - No odds available - I wouldnt expect Canada to be favourite.

[Timelord2067]

The Rabbitohs won as expected - they now have five wins in a row and there is a buzz by commentators that they could break into the top eight with another win.

https://www.nrl.com/ladder?competition=111&round=18&season=2024

Broncos, Knights, Raiders and Rabbitohs are sitting on 18 points, Sea Eagles on 19, then in the top eight Bulldogs, Cowboys and Dragons on 20 points so there's not much in the sixth to thirteenth places.

My pics tonight are the Sharks and Panthers over the Titans and Broncos. (It's been confirmed Adam Reynolds is out until at least round 23, so the Broncos are knobbled this year).