Saturday, November 21, 2009
Wales with comfortable win over Argentina in Cardiff
Star winger Shane Williams found form again as he scored two tries while flyhalf Stephen Jones looked commanding from early on, scoring a try and kicking everything asked of him.
Wales had the majority of possession but went into the break at only 13-3 ahead. Argentina's Martin Rodrigeuz could have made the gap even narrower, but he hit the post with a penalty.
Wales scored their second try 30 seconds after the restart when Williams scored between the posts following a Luke Charteris charge down. Jones did the rest with the conversion.
Rodriguez kicked two well taken penalties to keep the visitors in contention at 20-9, but Leigh Halfpenny's booming halfway line penalty took the lead further ahead once again.
Jonathan Davies was charged down by Rodriguez who gathered to score, and then convert, the try. A few minutes later Williams pounced on a loose ball and went over for his second.
Halfpenny kicked another penalty late in the game, stretching the final score to 33-16.
Time: 05:55
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Anonymous November 21, 2009 6:00 pm

Good game for wales, good win!
Anonymous November 21, 2009 6:00 pm

Good game for wales, good win!
Anonymous November 21, 2009 6:12 pm

wasnt it luke charteris that charged the kick down?
Anonymous November 21, 2009 6:12 pm

wasnt it luke charteris that charged the kick down?
Dave November 21, 2009 6:22 pm

Dave November 21, 2009 6:22 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 6:39 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 6:39 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 7:11 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 7:11 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 7:17 pm

dont bother blaming the ref, argentina were outplayed in style
Anonymous November 21, 2009 7:17 pm

dont bother blaming the ref, argentina were outplayed in style
WelshOsprey November 21, 2009 7:22 pm

Lobbe was the only stand out player for the pumas.
WelshOsprey November 21, 2009 7:22 pm

Lobbe was the only stand out player for the pumas.
Matt November 21, 2009 7:33 pm

Pretty good game. Lucky with some tries but at least we finally took some opportunities!!!!!!
:D
Matt November 21, 2009 7:33 pm

Pretty good game. Lucky with some tries but at least we finally took some opportunities!!!!!!
:D
Anonymous November 21, 2009 8:47 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 8:47 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 11:09 pm

Anonymous November 21, 2009 11:09 pm

thedave November 21, 2009 11:25 pm

Peel should start against the wallabies.... and we should win by 8 points ;]
thedave November 21, 2009 11:25 pm

Peel should start against the wallabies.... and we should win by 8 points ;]
Anonymous November 22, 2009 12:13 am

And Giteau and McCheat are?
Nice to see Australia can't even beat Scotland!
Anonymous November 22, 2009 12:13 am

And Giteau and McCheat are?
Nice to see Australia can't even beat Scotland!
Mr. anonymous November 22, 2009 12:27 am

only because there was some aus fan who was mouthing off and saying 'Ha ha ireland cant even beat the 3N wooden spoon team'
So yeh i really cannot wait! i thought todays game with scotland was fantastic! AWESOME WINS BY THE NH again this weekend!
Mr. anonymous November 22, 2009 12:27 am

only because there was some aus fan who was mouthing off and saying 'Ha ha ireland cant even beat the 3N wooden spoon team'
So yeh i really cannot wait! i thought todays game with scotland was fantastic! AWESOME WINS BY THE NH again this weekend!
(: November 22, 2009 1:36 am

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Zac Efron November 22, 2009 1:43 am

Zac Efron November 22, 2009 1:43 am

Zac Efron November 22, 2009 1:45 am

Zac Efron November 22, 2009 1:45 am

VinceCable November 22, 2009 2:19 am

Bitter cos your team lost?
Have a lovely day
;D
VinceCable November 22, 2009 2:19 am

Bitter cos your team lost?
Have a lovely day
;D
Anonymous November 22, 2009 2:25 am

I didn't realise hemispheres were selective. Anymore sub-rules?
You can't pick teams with a G in their name, unless its the third Monday of the month?
The whole of the UK is "small islands".
Anonymous November 22, 2009 2:25 am

I didn't realise hemispheres were selective. Anymore sub-rules?
You can't pick teams with a G in their name, unless its the third Monday of the month?
The whole of the UK is "small islands".
Zac Efron November 22, 2009 4:03 am

Then again, I guess Fiji only cares about the World Cup (Wales...)
SH > NH
Zac Efron November 22, 2009 4:03 am

Then again, I guess Fiji only cares about the World Cup (Wales...)
SH > NH
Banksie November 22, 2009 4:58 am

Try the results of all the June internationals on for size.
Give us the arguments about injuries and a long season and all that crap. Truth is every game your reputation is on the line and every one wants to take you down if you are the best.
The AB's have been dealing with this for years and the Saffa's are getting a harsh lesson on the bullseye that comes along with being considered "the worlds best team".
When a NH side is able to assume this mantle come back and see us.
Banksie November 22, 2009 4:58 am

Try the results of all the June internationals on for size.
Give us the arguments about injuries and a long season and all that crap. Truth is every game your reputation is on the line and every one wants to take you down if you are the best.
The AB's have been dealing with this for years and the Saffa's are getting a harsh lesson on the bullseye that comes along with being considered "the worlds best team".
When a NH side is able to assume this mantle come back and see us.
Sheek November 22, 2009 8:23 am

Sheek November 22, 2009 8:23 am

Anonymous November 22, 2009 10:55 am

Anonymous November 22, 2009 10:55 am

Kearney for tests November 22, 2009 11:04 am

Kearney for tests November 22, 2009 11:04 am

Zac Efron November 22, 2009 11:07 am

If you celebrate beating a 2nd string Samoan or Fijian team as a win over the SH (Which it appears you are) then you are a loser. No other way to describe it.
Zac Efron November 22, 2009 11:07 am

If you celebrate beating a 2nd string Samoan or Fijian team as a win over the SH (Which it appears you are) then you are a loser. No other way to describe it.
creggs08 November 22, 2009 11:45 am

creggs08 November 22, 2009 11:45 am

FrankyH November 22, 2009 11:55 am

Therefore, stop kidding yourselves. 2-1 to SH this weekend. Case closed. But whatever makes you feel better.
Well done to Scotland and Wales though. Good wins.
FrankyH November 22, 2009 11:55 am

Therefore, stop kidding yourselves. 2-1 to SH this weekend. Case closed. But whatever makes you feel better.
Well done to Scotland and Wales though. Good wins.
Anonymous November 22, 2009 2:01 pm

anyway its a stupid bloody argument.
shane williams ftw, Giteau sucked ass yesterday.
If Australia had just gone 4 drop goals they would hav won easily because the game woud ha opened up because scotland would have to score trys, lack of respect for the scot defence i think.
Anonymous November 22, 2009 2:01 pm

anyway its a stupid bloody argument.
shane williams ftw, Giteau sucked ass yesterday.
If Australia had just gone 4 drop goals they would hav won easily because the game woud ha opened up because scotland would have to score trys, lack of respect for the scot defence i think.
Scotsdale November 22, 2009 4:20 pm

It's one thing when players celebrate from the adrenalin rush but he manages to piss off even the most neutral of fans. His dive in the World Cup match against Fiji ruined a brilliant try for me.
Scotsdale November 22, 2009 4:20 pm

It's one thing when players celebrate from the adrenalin rush but he manages to piss off even the most neutral of fans. His dive in the World Cup match against Fiji ruined a brilliant try for me.
Anonymous November 22, 2009 5:07 pm

Anonymous November 22, 2009 5:07 pm

No.7 November 22, 2009 5:23 pm

He is saying that these games dont count, only the 3N teams v the 6N teams.....
So basically you are saying that if the NH had lost to some of the smaller teams, fiji, samoa etc that you wouldnt include them in your 'the SH beat NH blah blah' bullshit? like hell you wouldnt!
SO yeh it still stands! at 4-2 for this weekend!
No.7 November 22, 2009 5:23 pm

He is saying that these games dont count, only the 3N teams v the 6N teams.....
So basically you are saying that if the NH had lost to some of the smaller teams, fiji, samoa etc that you wouldnt include them in your 'the SH beat NH blah blah' bullshit? like hell you wouldnt!
SO yeh it still stands! at 4-2 for this weekend!
Abs7 November 22, 2009 5:39 pm

And shane williams show boating, get a grip nobody let rip at smokin joe for doing stupid dives.. and alfie used to celebrate.. here's the thing, you just scored for your country are you telling me you wouldn't celebrate. bullshit.
as for wales more worried about the fact that shane had to come up with the goods again.. nobody else looked like scoring. def room for improvement.
Abs7 November 22, 2009 5:39 pm

And shane williams show boating, get a grip nobody let rip at smokin joe for doing stupid dives.. and alfie used to celebrate.. here's the thing, you just scored for your country are you telling me you wouldn't celebrate. bullshit.
as for wales more worried about the fact that shane had to come up with the goods again.. nobody else looked like scoring. def room for improvement.
David November 22, 2009 5:52 pm

no-one criticises CauCau or Joe for for celebrating. Get a grip.
David November 22, 2009 5:52 pm

no-one criticises CauCau or Joe for for celebrating. Get a grip.
Will Topps November 22, 2009 5:56 pm

Equally, I'd expect you to realise that SA vs Italy is somewhat of a mismatch. Therefore, using your arbitary made up 'rules' I score the weekend's rugby results as NH 1 SH 1.
Will Topps November 22, 2009 5:56 pm

Equally, I'd expect you to realise that SA vs Italy is somewhat of a mismatch. Therefore, using your arbitary made up 'rules' I score the weekend's rugby results as NH 1 SH 1.
FrankyH November 22, 2009 6:01 pm

Once again, did any SH ever claim that the pacific island teams were better than NH? I dont think so..
And believe me, I don't give a sh*t that Aus lost to Scotland. I think it's great actually, so the whole debate is pointless. SA, NZ and Aus hate each other on the field! lol Loads of respect though of course.
You guys are basically saying that if eg: Eng played Fiji, USA played Uruguay, France played Samoa, and Wales played Tonga.. and won, that you would call that a fair victory for the NH? Thats like saying SA beating Romania, NZ beating Canada, and Aus beating Portugal would be 3-0 to SH. Bit of an exaggeration perhaps but you get my point. We certainly wouldn't claim that.
You're clutching at straws guys, and I think deep down you know it. ;)
About Shane, the thing is, he looks arrogant as all hell when he does that stuff. Yes, some other players do too, but its him we're talking about here.
I risk being called a pleb, but whatever. Banter, debate etc, no need to resort to that type of mudslinging.
FrankyH November 22, 2009 6:01 pm

Once again, did any SH ever claim that the pacific island teams were better than NH? I dont think so..
And believe me, I don't give a sh*t that Aus lost to Scotland. I think it's great actually, so the whole debate is pointless. SA, NZ and Aus hate each other on the field! lol Loads of respect though of course.
You guys are basically saying that if eg: Eng played Fiji, USA played Uruguay, France played Samoa, and Wales played Tonga.. and won, that you would call that a fair victory for the NH? Thats like saying SA beating Romania, NZ beating Canada, and Aus beating Portugal would be 3-0 to SH. Bit of an exaggeration perhaps but you get my point. We certainly wouldn't claim that.
You're clutching at straws guys, and I think deep down you know it. ;)
About Shane, the thing is, he looks arrogant as all hell when he does that stuff. Yes, some other players do too, but its him we're talking about here.
I risk being called a pleb, but whatever. Banter, debate etc, no need to resort to that type of mudslinging.
No.7 November 22, 2009 6:09 pm

Im sorry but, argentina, samoa, tonga, fiji = SH
Wales, italy, eng, etc = NH
so im sorry but this weekend the SH teams won 2 matches and the NH teams won 4!
or as Will put it, it is NH 1 SH1
No.7 November 22, 2009 6:09 pm

Im sorry but, argentina, samoa, tonga, fiji = SH
Wales, italy, eng, etc = NH
so im sorry but this weekend the SH teams won 2 matches and the NH teams won 4!
or as Will put it, it is NH 1 SH1
FrankyH November 22, 2009 6:12 pm

FrankyH November 22, 2009 6:12 pm

No.7 November 22, 2009 6:18 pm

No.7 November 22, 2009 6:18 pm

FrankyH November 22, 2009 6:53 pm

I flipped over near halftime (I think) and it was like, 3-3 though :-s
Re. the other argument on this post.. people get REALLY wound up by random dudes' comments. Like, if a guy from Scotland (example) made a dickish comment, then everybody else below would say (and think!) that everyone from Scotland are dicks. lol
Sadly, this is the way of the internet, and sitting behind a pc some people say things that they'd never say to your face.
I actually thought the debate/discussion/argument on here wasn't too bad tbh. Surprising that some got so offended..
FrankyH November 22, 2009 6:53 pm

I flipped over near halftime (I think) and it was like, 3-3 though :-s
Re. the other argument on this post.. people get REALLY wound up by random dudes' comments. Like, if a guy from Scotland (example) made a dickish comment, then everybody else below would say (and think!) that everyone from Scotland are dicks. lol
Sadly, this is the way of the internet, and sitting behind a pc some people say things that they'd never say to your face.
I actually thought the debate/discussion/argument on here wasn't too bad tbh. Surprising that some got so offended..
Anonymous November 22, 2009 7:29 pm

Anonymous November 22, 2009 7:29 pm

oth November 22, 2009 9:04 pm

So whatever...
oth November 22, 2009 9:04 pm

So whatever...
No.7 November 22, 2009 9:24 pm

Argentina.....care to name their players that arent payed to play?
ah right and with fiji, Rupeni Caucau i believe plays/played for them.....ah yes, he was a terrible amateur, im sure never made anything from playing!
Stop talking out your ass!
No.7 November 22, 2009 9:24 pm

Argentina.....care to name their players that arent payed to play?
ah right and with fiji, Rupeni Caucau i believe plays/played for them.....ah yes, he was a terrible amateur, im sure never made anything from playing!
Stop talking out your ass!
Anonymous November 22, 2009 9:49 pm

Argentina played with 5 amateur players, Rodriguez, Figuerola, Leonardi, Comuzzi & Urdapilleta...
And keeping on with the discusion about NH & SH I think italy should be considered as a SH team cause half of the team is from argentina!!!
Anonymous November 22, 2009 9:49 pm

Argentina played with 5 amateur players, Rodriguez, Figuerola, Leonardi, Comuzzi & Urdapilleta...
And keeping on with the discusion about NH & SH I think italy should be considered as a SH team cause half of the team is from argentina!!!
Ewan November 22, 2009 10:27 pm

in the world rankings (prior to this tour) Fiji were ahead of Scotland and Samoa were ahead of Italy. These countries also have more people playing rugby (at all levels) than us (we, in scotland, have a pathetic number of players since our population insist on dedicating our athletes and resources to our crap football teams).
otherwise you've gotta make it top 3 vs top 3 not SH 3 vs NH 6
Ewan November 22, 2009 10:27 pm

in the world rankings (prior to this tour) Fiji were ahead of Scotland and Samoa were ahead of Italy. These countries also have more people playing rugby (at all levels) than us (we, in scotland, have a pathetic number of players since our population insist on dedicating our athletes and resources to our crap football teams).
otherwise you've gotta make it top 3 vs top 3 not SH 3 vs NH 6
David November 22, 2009 10:46 pm

David November 22, 2009 10:46 pm

FrankyH November 22, 2009 10:54 pm

FrankyH November 22, 2009 10:54 pm

Abs7 November 22, 2009 10:58 pm

Abs7 November 22, 2009 10:58 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 12:04 am

cocky little shite, would like to see him smashed!
not an argentinian supporter btw.....
Anonymous November 23, 2009 12:04 am

cocky little shite, would like to see him smashed!
not an argentinian supporter btw.....
Daniel November 23, 2009 12:55 am

Daniel November 23, 2009 12:55 am

miguel November 23, 2009 1:35 am

miguel November 23, 2009 1:35 am

Chris November 23, 2009 2:20 am

Chris November 23, 2009 2:20 am

Anonymous November 23, 2009 4:38 am

No, he isn't. He landed on the ball and it winded him.
Anonymous November 23, 2009 4:38 am

No, he isn't. He landed on the ball and it winded him.
Anonymous November 23, 2009 4:45 am

Anonymous November 23, 2009 4:45 am

Anonymous November 23, 2009 7:07 am

He winded himself on impact.
Anonymous November 23, 2009 7:07 am

He winded himself on impact.
No.7 November 23, 2009 1:52 pm

whilst im aware that there were some amateur players they are still 'the best of the country' just like SA has the best of their country......you have to start somewhere and so to use that as an excuse is stupid!
why are they in professional games if they arent up to scratch, and if they arent up to scratch then they have no business playing!
So yeh, to the cock that called me retarded = F*ck you!
No.7 November 23, 2009 1:52 pm

whilst im aware that there were some amateur players they are still 'the best of the country' just like SA has the best of their country......you have to start somewhere and so to use that as an excuse is stupid!
why are they in professional games if they arent up to scratch, and if they arent up to scratch then they have no business playing!
So yeh, to the cock that called me retarded = F*ck you!
Anonymous November 23, 2009 1:56 pm

He winded himself on impact."
Last time I checked a ball wasn't a rock. You can't wind yourself by landing on a soft ball. Wow.
Anonymous November 23, 2009 1:56 pm

He winded himself on impact."
Last time I checked a ball wasn't a rock. You can't wind yourself by landing on a soft ball. Wow.
Anonymous November 23, 2009 2:02 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 2:02 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 2:02 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 2:02 pm

keithxv November 23, 2009 2:40 pm

keithxv November 23, 2009 2:40 pm

Phil November 23, 2009 4:26 pm

Phil November 23, 2009 4:26 pm

The Schpoople Master November 23, 2009 4:32 pm

The Schpoople Master November 23, 2009 4:32 pm

miguel November 23, 2009 4:44 pm

miguel November 23, 2009 4:44 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 6:00 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 6:00 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 7:25 pm

1. Williams was fucking fast on his second try ahahh,
2. Gethin Jenkins is now my hero.
3. Stephen Jones has always been my hero.
Anonymous November 23, 2009 7:25 pm

1. Williams was fucking fast on his second try ahahh,
2. Gethin Jenkins is now my hero.
3. Stephen Jones has always been my hero.
Matt November 23, 2009 8:13 pm

Matt November 23, 2009 8:13 pm

Vic November 23, 2009 8:31 pm

i think roncero was lucky it wasnt a picky ref, ive seen weak headbutts equalling a red card, and roncero did put his head on williams head, also he put his thumb near williams eye so maybe lucky for that, although no intent to gouge i suppose.
williams pointing at his eye after was a bit nit picky, trying to get roncero in trouble....
Vic November 23, 2009 8:31 pm

i think roncero was lucky it wasnt a picky ref, ive seen weak headbutts equalling a red card, and roncero did put his head on williams head, also he put his thumb near williams eye so maybe lucky for that, although no intent to gouge i suppose.
williams pointing at his eye after was a bit nit picky, trying to get roncero in trouble....
Luke November 23, 2009 8:43 pm

If you're based in the UK (not sure if you're based overseas) then you can stream the match from the BBC iPlayer website.
Luke November 23, 2009 8:43 pm

If you're based in the UK (not sure if you're based overseas) then you can stream the match from the BBC iPlayer website.
YeahMan November 23, 2009 9:02 pm

Small islands haaaa
Fiji have more players than scotland and ireland is pretty smal same with wales.
YeahMan November 23, 2009 9:02 pm

Small islands haaaa
Fiji have more players than scotland and ireland is pretty smal same with wales.
Zac Efron November 23, 2009 9:31 pm

Its not the size of the island that counts its the population on that Island. grow up guys.
Zac Efron November 23, 2009 9:31 pm

Its not the size of the island that counts its the population on that Island. grow up guys.
No.7 November 23, 2009 10:08 pm

lol, you've used that line once before methinks!
No.7 November 23, 2009 10:08 pm

lol, you've used that line once before methinks!
Anonymous November 23, 2009 10:08 pm

Anonymous November 23, 2009 10:08 pm

Anonymous November 24, 2009 4:06 am

nice hands
Anonymous November 24, 2009 4:06 am

nice hands
Afu November 24, 2009 1:33 pm

Afu November 24, 2009 1:33 pm

Anonymous November 24, 2009 2:07 pm

i dont like him, but he is hardly overrated!
Anonymous November 24, 2009 2:07 pm

i dont like him, but he is hardly overrated!
Anonymous November 24, 2009 3:49 pm

Roncero is just a washe dup old thug! Goes striaght for the eyes. Martyn Williams should have banged him out!
Anonymous November 24, 2009 3:49 pm

Roncero is just a washe dup old thug! Goes striaght for the eyes. Martyn Williams should have banged him out!
Anonymous November 24, 2009 6:14 pm

Anonymous November 24, 2009 6:14 pm

I'm a Biased Winger November 24, 2009 7:16 pm

The man scores tries to bring his team back from stale rugby. Not to mention he usually creates the tries out of nothing - not just a finisher (like most wings are), but he makes things happen. I think there's plenty reason to feel good when you cross the tryline after that. He doesn't have a 10 minute tea party or run up to the camera to make some hand gesture - what I mean is, he doesn't take any time away from the game. Could he do without the needless diving into the try or salute or whatever? Yeah. But it's hardly a reason to discredit the guy.
"His poor caliber would go for the corner" - well, he didn't. And in the process, he evaded at least 3 tacklers...that's pretty high quality rugby if you ask me.
I'm a Biased Winger November 24, 2009 7:16 pm

The man scores tries to bring his team back from stale rugby. Not to mention he usually creates the tries out of nothing - not just a finisher (like most wings are), but he makes things happen. I think there's plenty reason to feel good when you cross the tryline after that. He doesn't have a 10 minute tea party or run up to the camera to make some hand gesture - what I mean is, he doesn't take any time away from the game. Could he do without the needless diving into the try or salute or whatever? Yeah. But it's hardly a reason to discredit the guy.
"His poor caliber would go for the corner" - well, he didn't. And in the process, he evaded at least 3 tacklers...that's pretty high quality rugby if you ask me.
No.7 November 24, 2009 10:17 pm

Regarding Shane williams, it wasnt a salute was it? it looked more like he was doing the 'looking out to sea' sort of pose thing, almost as if to say 'is there any defence?'
maybe i interpereted that wrong but i dunno, i think he can play i just thought that made him look like a bit of a cock, a simple dive and a shout out to the crowd or something would have sufficed........
maybe i got the wrong idea...
No.7 November 24, 2009 10:17 pm

Regarding Shane williams, it wasnt a salute was it? it looked more like he was doing the 'looking out to sea' sort of pose thing, almost as if to say 'is there any defence?'
maybe i interpereted that wrong but i dunno, i think he can play i just thought that made him look like a bit of a cock, a simple dive and a shout out to the crowd or something would have sufficed........
maybe i got the wrong idea...
Lalla November 24, 2009 11:12 pm

Lalla November 24, 2009 11:12 pm

TheK November 25, 2009 1:11 am

TheK November 25, 2009 1:11 am

No.7 November 25, 2009 2:12 am

i guess if its a salute its not so bad, i was a little shocked with my idea because i thought SW was a good sportsman.....
glad to hear he probably still is!
Cheers!
No.7 November 25, 2009 2:12 am

i guess if its a salute its not so bad, i was a little shocked with my idea because i thought SW was a good sportsman.....
glad to hear he probably still is!
Cheers!
Anonymous November 25, 2009 8:18 am

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