Sunday, January 03, 2010
Record crowd for Harlequins vs Wasps classic
An expectant crowd of 76,617 arrived for the match in the freezing cold, the day after Christmas. Who says rugby is in a bad state at the moment?
Those who did make the trip to the ground were treated to an excellent match as they watched a determined Wasps hold out against a Quins side that were looking to end on a high after a disappointing year.
Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson, regarded by many as the best number nine in England at the moment, dislocated his shoulder and looks set to miss the Six Nations.
He had some joy earlier in the match though, scoring a try to add to John Harts effort and the points kicked by both Danny Cipriani and Dave Walder.
Nick Evans kicked ten points for Harlequins, while another Test prospect at scrum-half, Danny Care, scored a second half try, as did wing David Strettle.
The late try by Strettle, and the subsequent conversion, kept them within one point, but Wasps held on for a great win in front of the massive crowd of supporters.
Time: 04:35
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ToddTheClutchClever January 03, 2010 9:01 pm

jente January 03, 2010 10:23 pm

bidlibow January 03, 2010 11:03 pm

all black jack January 04, 2010 12:40 am

Cos who gives a rats ass about the french
Jenny January 04, 2010 7:45 am

TheRealSlimShady January 04, 2010 9:32 am

Anonymous January 04, 2010 10:43 am

I'm not surprised though, the GP doesn't need a naked man running around the pitch before kick off (ala the Highlanders).
Why do people compare the Super 14 to domestic competitions too?
Anonymous January 04, 2010 11:11 am

Anonymous January 04, 2010 1:17 pm

Joost January 04, 2010 2:03 pm

Flooz January 04, 2010 2:32 pm

that's pure coincidence
jente January 04, 2010 2:36 pm

Anonymous January 04, 2010 2:55 pm

I write to know the name of two songs. One is when the wing of harlequins scores the last try, on the celebration of the public...
and the other one i have heared in the matchs of Scotland, when there is a try... the people move the hands dancing the song
it's difficult but if someone can help me... thanks! It looks like a good match at Twickenham. (sorry my english it's not very good...)
bye! and thanks!
Anonymous January 04, 2010 4:40 pm

Anonymous January 04, 2010 5:49 pm

geordie January 04, 2010 6:18 pm

Anonymous January 04, 2010 7:47 pm

Kearney for tests January 04, 2010 8:51 pm

Anonymous January 04, 2010 11:28 pm

I think the GP is boring as batshit (alot of people agree apparently - it's in the NH papers all the time, Lote Tuqiri thinks it's the blandest rugby he's ever seen).
There is some good stuff in the NH though, alot of the French and Celtic teams play or try to play the game properly (Leinster play a good brand, Toulouse and others).
mise January 05, 2010 12:33 am

Following on from that:
is there a GP team renowned for its flowing rugby?
Ian January 05, 2010 4:30 am

Big crowd though, but i guess thats all that matters in england is 'the numbers' and financial side, not the actual quality of rugby.
Seriously, its like watching paint dry.
Anonymous January 05, 2010 7:14 am

..........
The Top14 manage it!
UK_andy January 05, 2010 12:58 pm

Impressive crowd. The Southern Hemisphere should take note... you couldn't even draw that much during the international season.
Anonymous January 05, 2010 1:18 pm

Cheesekiwi January 05, 2010 6:27 pm

Anonymous January 05, 2010 6:42 pm

Anonymous January 05, 2010 8:23 pm

............
the recession has hit all of us, just the NH take sacrafices to watch out teams :) part timers
Anonymous January 05, 2010 8:38 pm

lol, you can buy one of those wooden houses for pennies over there.
Anonymous January 05, 2010 8:45 pm

Fair enough.
Shame you guys can't play rugby though right?
Anonymous January 06, 2010 2:29 am

Go hunt your kangaroos, lads.
Anonymous January 06, 2010 2:29 am

Go hunt your kangaroos, lads.
Anonymous January 06, 2010 5:33 am

............
the recession has hit all of us, just the NH take sacrafices to watch out teams :) part timers
...........
No, you mean in Britain the vast majority of fans are middle class - upper class.
Where as in NZ it's a working mans game.
That's the truth. You're not better fans, you're just toffs with alot of money to spare.
Anonymous January 06, 2010 10:03 am

Anonymous January 06, 2010 11:55 am

You haven't got the faintest idea have you. Look at the Welsh game, look at the grass roots clubs such as Gloucester and Leicester and when you've finally pulled your head out of your arse and come up with a decent comment have another go.
Jon January 06, 2010 12:18 pm

Anonymous January 06, 2010 12:28 pm

They've contributed nothing to society, that's why they're so poor and the kids have plenty of time to do nothing but play games.
William Webb Ellis, inventor of rugby. English.
Charles Babbage, inventor of the computer. English.
Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the "web". English.
Language spoken in your countries, English
Country who gave you everything you have, and where most of you are descendents of (so effectively you're insulting yourself). England.
Come back when you've made a worthwhile contribution to society aside from dancing with spears, AIDS and a hunting stick that returns to you (sometimes).
Anonymous January 06, 2010 2:49 pm

Anonymous January 06, 2010 2:49 pm

Anonymous January 06, 2010 4:43 pm

Anonymous January 06, 2010 7:20 pm

Anonymous January 06, 2010 7:47 pm

But I have to say I was at the London Irish v Saints game... now they are known for attacking rugby!
shame because I'm a wasps fan but we play bland the last two years, which is odd as our attacking options havent changed! doh!
BigTaff January 06, 2010 8:16 pm

I'm a diehard ospreys fan and wales fan but the NRL deserves more credit. The talent in that leagueis unbelievable.
2 crackin matches that spring to mind is the NRL Final 2008 Manly vs Melbourne and the recent Four Nations tournement NZ vs AUS both matches.
Its worth a chance if you want to check them out.
Anonymous January 06, 2010 8:51 pm

Vic January 06, 2010 10:01 pm

oooo, a new video of harlequins vs wasps.......oh what a surprise, its NH vs SH chat again!
Kearney for tests January 06, 2010 11:18 pm

Anonymous January 06, 2010 11:37 pm

That's not anything about the NH. Just the English league.
it's why the English national team is so bad, the league they come from produces rubbish rugby.
Anonymous January 07, 2010 9:30 am

I think all this has got more to do with other peoples inferioirity complex as in they don't have anything else on us except sport. Well not even that, just rugby. Most of the time.
Anonymous January 07, 2010 12:37 pm

French rugby is ok.
Cameron Maxted January 07, 2010 1:19 pm

dont deny it!!!!!
Anonymous January 07, 2010 1:45 pm

Anonymous January 07, 2010 1:49 pm

"C'mere on Max, Ted! January 07, 2010 3:32 pm

One shared thought, everybody leagues against him and is back on the right tracks again after 67 posts of madness.
Anonymous January 07, 2010 5:32 pm

They've contributed nothing to society, that's why they're so poor and the kids have plenty of time to do nothing but play games.
William Webb Ellis, inventor of rugby. English.
Charles Babbage, inventor of the computer. English.
Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the "web". English.
Language spoken in your countries, English
Country who gave you everything you have, and where most of you are descendents of (so effectively you're insulting yourself). England.
Come back when you've made a worthwhile contribution to society aside from dancing with spears, AIDS and a hunting stick that returns to you (sometimes).'
'Tis better to be thought an idiot than to open your mouth (or type) and remove all doubt'
Some words anonymous might want to heed
Anonymous January 07, 2010 6:08 pm

dont deny it!!!!!
....................
england made rugby prick
Maximus January 07, 2010 6:41 pm

Everybody knows this train of thoughts is going nowhere (assuming they're thoughts). And at the end, you all got cameronmaxted. Y'all looked for it, don't deny it.
Can't wait for the next RD vid to make a fresh smart start.
Anonymous January 07, 2010 7:03 pm

SH should of had a superpower nation for xmas eh?
Vic January 07, 2010 7:39 pm

'ah look, its a video about something i dont think ill be interested in, i wont even click on it, or comment it...ah whats this a video i might be interested in, ill click on it and watch it.......yes it was ok, not my favourite but there was some good stuff in there, ill write a comment, "the video was good THANKYOU RD, but i think there is room for improvement!"'
or at least something civil, instead its, 'oh look there is a video on that convict prick quade cooper i hate him and ill just comment that all aussies are convicts and its no surprise that cooper was caught on the rob!'
or 'look its that stupid over the hill fat bastard BOD, he is passed it and should retire in shame....'
or words to those effects......a lot of you need to realise that whatever you think about the standard of rugby in the videos you watch, these guys are paid professionals, and they can play a hell of a lot better than you....
Anonymous January 07, 2010 7:44 pm

A take on George Eliot.....and englishwomen......i presume?
CB January 07, 2010 9:50 pm

Anonymous January 07, 2010 11:15 pm

Anonymous January 08, 2010 12:43 am

The fact is that the GP is boring and isn't good rugby.
Alot of people think so, like the Welsh coach or Lote Tuqiri, even the coach of the top team, Saracens, said the officiating is crazy and stupid and is ruining English rugby, not just as a spectacle but the players it produces.
Thsi is reflected at national team level.
Irish rugby is better, Welsh rugby too, French rugby.
English rugby is just rubbish at the moment.
Anonymous January 08, 2010 4:30 am

rugby fan January 08, 2010 8:19 am

Billy Whizz January 08, 2010 10:03 am

Some words anonymous might want to heed"
The epitome of irony. Are you giving yourself advice seeing as you're posting under an 'anonymous' tag too?
Anonymous January 08, 2010 12:06 pm

Welshman January 08, 2010 1:01 pm

Morne Steyn January 08, 2010 3:24 pm

sebastian January 08, 2010 10:10 pm

any help needed?
keep it coming RD!
Anonymous January 08, 2010 11:37 pm

Anonymous January 09, 2010 2:16 am

What did they do to you? Please share.
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Anonymous January 09, 2010 10:22 am

cheating scum
Anonymous January 11, 2010 10:26 am

European professional goes into high gear. But it will
find other markets: Great Britain and France are only
small part of Europe.
Anonymous January 13, 2010 12:00 am

So what if SH is better than GP ... I just love watching the games and test are there to show the difference between us and SH ... for me nothing is boring in rugby except old farts criticizing SH , GP or Top 14 ...
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