2017 Mitre 10 Cup

[zer0]

Auckland's problem is pretty simple. The coach is an old boy, self-congratulatory, back-slapping appointment. On the bright side, White should be gone at the end of the season, so it should only be one terrible season. But the ARU board being what it is, means they'll probably either not cut him, or will cut him, but replace him with someone like Kirwan.

[rowan]

Sure, Kirwan has a great coaching record

Is the championship the second division?

[rowan]

Thanks. What in hell is Wellington doing in 2nd division?

[rowan]

That's downright embarrassing. But it sounds like they might be swapping places with Auckland this season, and if the second biggest metro center being in the 2nd division is embarrassing, easily the biggest metro center replacing them would be an outright humiliation...

[rowan]

Looks like there are inter-division matches though. Taranaki just beat Auckland, and as far as I'm aware Taranaki is in the championship division and Auckland is in the premiership (for now).

[zer0]

Taranaki is 3rd in the Premiership where they've been one of the top teams for the last few years, and champions in 2014.

[rowan]

Ok, but Wellington played them just a week or so ago, didn't they? I saw a video clip and the Lions were rampant. So are there inter-divisional games, is all I'm wondering.

Or maybe it was Hawke's Bay on 2nd thoughts. I just had a look at the official web site and is clearly states there are inter-divisional games - crossovers. Pretty weird seeing Tasman in 1st division and Wellington in 2nd.

[J Dory]

Seeing the Taniwha back to winning ways is nice, having Ranger in the team is the icing on the cake.

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[J Dory]

Northland versus North Harbour this Thursday. Fancy a friendly wager Cas?

[J Dory]

Winner get's to choose losers avatar for a month?

[Lizard]

Looks like there are inter-division matches though. Taranaki just beat Auckland, and as far as I'm aware Taranaki is in the championship division and Auckland is in the premiership (for now).

Yes. You play round robin in your own division plus 4 "cross over" games with teams from the other division.

[rowan]

Thanks. That's what I was after. I couldn't find a clear explanation on the net. That sounds alright then. Better than just having first and second division. Kudos to the NZRFU on that innovation.

[J Dory]

Poop, sounds like a good game though, will have to watch the replay.

[J Dory]

Jeez there's a lot to like about this Northland team. Well done Harbour, but even knowing the final score that intercept was a heart breaker. Great game, if you can be bothered, send that avator over Cas, you know I'd do it.

I love provincial rugby when the smaller teams are competitive.

[rowan]

[rowan]

Wow, 60-14 Wellington! I thought 31-14 was the final score. So maybe the reports will come up shortly.

The scoreline must have set a few records, surely . . .

[zer0]

CanterLOL.

EDIT: And where the f*ck is Len at?

[rowan]

That's my boyz!

[rowan]

That Wellington hooker Asafo Aumua is a freakish talent. Reminiscent of Hika Reid - but possibly even better!

[morepork]

That Wellington hooker Asafo Aumua is a freakish talent. Reminiscent of Hika Reid - but possibly even better!

Did you see him at the U20 world cup?

[rowan]

That's where I first saw him, as a matter of fact.

[rowan]

Wellington again rampant, 34-10 over the Mooloos. The boys better make it back into the top league for season.

[J Dory]

With Wellington up next week Northland really need to put Hawke's Bay away tonight. I'm staying up to watch the game, found some brownies in the freezer at the cottage, should be fun.

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[J Dory]

With Wellington up next week Northland really need to put Hawke's Bay away tonight. I'm staying up to watch the game, found some brownies in the freezer at the cottage, should be fun.

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[rowan]

Is Wellington playing this weekend?