Advertising and religion in rugby....... all getting a little silly
The International Rugby Board is once again under fire, this time for a directive on Bible passages written on players' wrist strapping.
Words written on the tape must be approved by the IRB in advance according to the rules issued to the eight remaining teams in the Rugby World Cup, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The IRB confirmed the directive, which specifically refers to biblical passages, however would take a "common sense approach".
Did anybody actually notice the OPRO logo on Tuilagi`s mouthguard? The IRB handed them massive publicity by bringing the "offence" to everyone`s attention. An own goal or what?
Arcadian wrote:Did anybody actually notice the OPRO logo on Tuilagi`s mouthguard? The IRB handed them massive publicity by bringing the "offence" to everyone`s attention. An own goal or what?
Exactly, 20K for wide spread advertising on an international stage....... cracking deal!
Brings back memories of Virgin ignoring warnings not to open one of their stores in Paris on a Sunday.... big fine, but great advertising for the store certainly far cheaper than going through an agency...
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
JimmyGreaves wrote:Biting my nails already in anticipation for the big game on Saturday morning at 12.00am, the celts
Not sure whether to watch it in peace roaring and screeching as much as I like or venture out into town
Any recommendations where to watch the game without alot of hassle? Used to watch games diagonally opposite to Murphy's but they have long closed.
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Can't advise where to watch the game, but I've been having kittens all week! BIG, BIG game for both teams obviously, with the bookies making Ireland slight favorites. Great chance for either team to get through to the final and best of luck to both....... obviously from my side it has to be Wales
Beelzebub's XV against the Garlic Munchers in the other QF of the day, with the Devil's own being favorites..... but are they going to get a backlash from a wounded French side after their shock loss to Tonga?
Anyway, here's to a great afternoon of rugby
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
Arcadian wrote:So Pharvey, do you have a score prediction for Baasil`s 15 v Ireland, and for God`s own team v the Cheese eating surrender monkeys?
Tomorrow's round of matches are seriously difficult to call - the bookies have the Paddies and Beelzebub's XV's as slight favourites. Really, both could very well go either way..... The ''True'' Holy XV are looking good, but so are our Celtic cousins...... Back-rows and the Centers could be the keys to the game. If Wales give away as many penalties at the breakdown as we did against Fiji, we're going home - if we compete well there, I see Wales by 5..... of course I'm just a tad biased
On the 2nd QF, it depends which French team turn up....... with their tails between their legs after Tonga, and an unimpressive (so far) English team will go through by 10. A wounded French XV looking to redeem themselves and England could be looking at a loss in the teens. For once, I don't think this one is going to be a dour forward battle.
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
An update of the IRB's World Rankings after the Pool Stages: -
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France with a BIG drop after some poor performances, Wales and Ireland moving up whilst England hold on to 4th - the list could well look a hell of a lot different after the QF's though......
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
The idea is that nobody sees anybody else's pick until they have made their own. As if Jass needs any help, you have suddenly given him a distinct advantage when making his selection for the quarter finals
Big Boy wrote:Oh dear Captain - not a very clever move
The idea is that nobody sees anybody else's pick until they have made their own. As if Jass needs any help, you have suddenly given him a distinct advantage when making his selection for the quarter finals
Don't panic BB - despite the fact that I'm Welsh, I don't c*ck-up with rugby if I can avoid it ..... Jass is not a member of the Forum (neither is benks)..... they are simply work colleagues in the UK office, so would not see the post. Anyway, as you say, Jass is in 1st place so doubt he really needs the likes of us to help his flukey @rse!!
[EDIT] And trust me, he'll be expelled around 30 seconds from the end of the tournament..... I have instructions from his boss...... ''benks''!!
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
Big Boy wrote:OK, I'll forgive you then . I had just assumed that they were forum members hiding behind a new disguise.
Will the forgiveness go as far as the Wonderful XV putting our Celtic cousins to the sword, and sending Beelzibub's XV to warmer climates (providing of course they can beat the Surrender Monkeys in the QF's)?
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things" - Yma o Hyd.
