The Rugby Thread

[Big Boy]

The freebie sites has my virus guard turning cartwheels, so not an option

True is not an option for me, so it seems to be Rugbypass or nothing. My son went to a bar for the last game, but the next few aren't starting until silly o'clock.

[PeteC]

What I read a few weeks ago Thailand is an approved Rugby Pass country, no VPN needed to get everything they offer. However, UK and USA are not and from those locations you would need a VPN, possibly pointing to Thailand!

[Big Boy]

I tried a couple of videos from the site, and they worked fine. I will give it a go.

[pharvey]

The freebie sites has my virus guard turning cartwheels, so not an option

They do mine, but the company laptop (which is strict as hell) accepts them so no worries. However, as you're looking at "Rugby Pass", probably the best bet! Enjoy the weekend's rugby!

[Big Boy]

Of course, and another Bears win. The BIG one is the next match though.

[PeteC]

The Rugby Pass newsletter for this week

https://is-hosted-email-api-prod.appspo ... 4140468224

[Big Boy]

I was down at Father Teds for his weekly quiz last night, and there was rugby on in the background. I was watching it from time to time, and noticed he uses Rugbypass. If it's good enough for Father Ted, it's good enough for me - I've signed up, and will use it in anger starting 1:40am tomorrow morning.

When my son played (Junior) rugby, Gloucester and Bath were the teams to beat (and avoid too many bruises). So a bit of a grudge match for my son tonight.

[PeteC]

You should ask Padre Ted if he's streaming via his subscription with them, or he's just tuned into the normal TRUE Visions Rugby Pass channel 669.

There could be a big difference. I can't compare properly as I don't have a streaming Rugby Pass subscription yet, just the TRUE TV feed.

I think you'll do fine though with your AIS 5G wi-fi setting, and you'll actually get more of a selection than what TRUE shows on channel 669.

[Big Boy]

True is no longer an option for me. My blood pressure is normal since moving to another provider

[PeteC]

Poor Australian Western Force. They have become the NZ Chiefs, in that they can't win a damn thing this season.

Edit: 57-5 FT vs the Reds. It has to be said though that they are a new team this year, or a "re-born" team after being dropped by Super Rugby a year or two ago. No idea why Super Rugby reinstated them, but I read some huge owner pressure to avoid a lawsuit.

[Big Boy]

Well, now that I've used Rugbypass in anger, all that I can say is it is brilliant. I am a happy bunny.

[PeteC]

That's good news and I'm glad it worked for you. Puts my mind at ease about trying it.

[pharvey]

^^ Good news indeed BB - happy viewing!

Poor Australian Western Force. They have become the NZ Chiefs, in that they can't win a damn thing this season.

Edit: 57-5 FT vs the Reds. It has to be said though that they are a new team this year, or a "re-born" team after being dropped by Super Rugby a year or two ago. No idea why Super Rugby reinstated them, but I read some huge owner pressure to avoid a lawsuit.

Squad certainly decimated and a lot of rebuilding work to be done.....

[PeteC]

https://www.facebook.com/rugbyworldcup/ ... 112914371/

[pharvey]

So BB/Pete how has the weekend viewing of the Premiership/Pro 14 been so far?

Disappointed with the Leicester vs Bath game - enjoyed the result, but Leicester resting a few leading players due to "schedule congestion" ruined it.

Didn't see the Bristol game, but sounds like it was good? Sale vs Exeter also seems to have been good.

Watched the Scarlets vs Cardiff - some dire defence from Cardiff still didn't take away a powerful performance from the Scarlets and the winger Steff Evans in particular. First match back I know, but based on this display Cardiff are going to struggle with the close out of this season and next season without a deal of work. Scarlets on the other hand will be the Welsh region to beat.

Looking forward to Ospreys vs Dragons later today if I can get a link....