NOBS WORLD CUP WORLD SEPTEMBER 21ST 2011

Good morning rugby fans; wherever you are in the Nobs, World Cup Rugby World.  Last Sunday was a beautiful ender of the summer day, with the only dark cloud being Canada’s loss to the French in the Rugby World Cup.  In Burlington though, the sun shone brightly as GTA rugby players gathered for the annual Nobs 10 A-side.  There was the usual plenty of try’s, scuffles and allegations that the organizers had pulled a “Burnett” in selecting the sides.  Despite all that, a good time was had by all with the real winner being rugby!   Thank you to everyone who helped with putting on the day with special thanks to Chris Mant, John Noble and Rolf Thomas who went above and beyond the call of duty to help accommodate all our guests need. 

 

“THIS SUNDAY,” we head east on the 401 to Peterborough to take on the Krock’s.  at the Nichols Oval, with a 1pm kickoff.  Carpooling will be going on from Burlington at 10:30 am; but stay tuned as that may change.  I know that a number of people will be making their way on their own.  Can you let Chris Mant know if you plan on carpooling or just heading down on your own.  cmant@cogeco.ca

Below is a funny little thing on what rugby players have been saying, sent to us by one of our regular contributors John Truman. You’ll have a little chuckle.  Our own Dave Tait is heading to New Zealand for the World Cup and we are looking forward to  Dave’s insights on all the goings on while he’s there.  Da Thug

 

 

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Subject: Rugby Players

Subject: FW: Who said rugby players weren't intelligent?

Jono Gibbs, Chiefs
"Nobody in Rugby should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."

Rodney So'ialo, Hurricanes, on University
"I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes."

Colin Cooper, Hurricanes head coach
"You guys line up alphabetically by height." And, "You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle."

Chris Masoe (Hurricanes) on whether he had visited the Pyramids during his visit to Egypt .
"I can't really remember the names of the clubs that we went to."

Colin Cooper on Paul Tito
"He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is."

Kevin Senio ( Auckland ), on Night Rugby vs Day Games
"It's basically the same, just darker."

David Nucifora ( Auckland ) talking about Troy Flavell
"I told him, 'Son, what is it with you... Is it ignorance or apathy?' He said, 'David, I don't know and I don't care.'

David Holwell (Hurricanes) when asked about the upcoming season:
"I want to reach for 150 or 200 points this season, whichever comes first."

Ma'a Nonu 
"Colin has done a bit of mental arithmetic with a calculator."

Phil Waugh
"We actually got the winning try three minutes from the end but then they scored."

Jerry Collins
"I've never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body."

Tony Brown
"That kick was absolutely unique, except for the one before it which was identical."

Tana Umaga
"I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father."

Doc Mayhew
"Sure there have been injuries and deaths in rugby, but none of them serious."

Anton Oliver
"If history repeats itself, I should think we can expect the same thing again." 

Ewan McKenzie
"I never comment on referees and I'm not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat."

Murray Mexted
(1) "Andy Ellis the 21 year old, who turned 22 a few weeks ago" 
(2) "He scored that try after only 22 seconds - totally against the run of play." 
(3) "I would not say he (Rico Gear) is the best left winger in the Super14, but there are none better."
(4) "Well, either side could win it, or it could be a draw."
(5) "Strangely, in slow motion replay, the ball seemed to hang in the air for even longer."


AND THE "Piece de resistance'

Murray Deaker:
"Have you ever thought of writing your autobiography?"
Tana Umaga:
"On what?"