Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Anybody up for it? Is there enough interest? I remember we had some fun with the sweep at last year's WC. Put your name down if your interested and I'll do a draw before kick-off if we get enough takers. Link to post Share on other sites
gotosy 493 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 U can add me Link to post Share on other sites
arwebb 133 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Feel free to put me in, Rols. I presume I'll get a minnow and anything else is a bonus. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Well, that's two ... or three, counting me. We need 17 more to make it viable! C'mon Kiwis - where's Alex, Matty and Stevie ... and Scotguy? Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'll do it. Love rugby (even if I don't understand the fine details of the game). Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'll do it. Love rugby (even if I don't understand the fine details of the game). Glad you're in. And don't worry - I still can't get my head around the offside rule in soccer (even when it's been explained, and I've tried reading it up, dozens of times) Link to post Share on other sites
intoronto 650 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Sign me up. Link to post Share on other sites
Scotguy 330 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 im in Rols Link to post Share on other sites
Faster 545 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Glad you're in. And don't worry - I still can't get my head around the offside rule in soccer (even when it's been explained, and I've tried reading it up, dozens of times) If rugby was on television more here I would be able to pick up the detail (I did with football and soccer over a few years) but only being able to really watch 2 or 3 games a year sucks. Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Of course I'm in!!! Yoohoo!!! Love those sweepstakes! But this time I have zero chances to be Brazil again... But according to this funny series of Ads, Rugby will be big in Brazil soon... "Indeed, Brazil never lost a match against multi-champions France or New Zealand in the South American Tournament!!!" Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yoohoo!!! Love those sweepstakes! But this time I have zero chances to be Brazil again... But how will you react if you get Argentina???? Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Can be funny since I can play the truly argentine spirit... A very arrogant and bit racist forumer!!! :lol: P Like... "poor "bolludos" Kratk, Ikarus and Tatsh, those "cucarachas" from the "rest" of the Argentine continent!" :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
usausa 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm in, I just want to know how this works and what this 'sweep' is. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm in, I just want to know how this works and what this 'sweep' is. Good you're in (as, I've had word, is CAF). Basically, it's a sweepstake. We get 20 members putting their names in, and I'll do a random draw of those names against the 20 teams in the WC. And that'll be your team to follow for the tournament. In Oz, we do them in offices for big horse races or tournaments like the WC. Except there, you'd pay money, and the person who has drawn the winning team will collect the prize pool at the end. Because we're on-line, this is more just for fun rather than money. But we had a great one organised by RobH for the FIFA WC last year - everyone changed their names and logos for the duration of the tournament to reflect the teams they'd gotten. Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 And this was funny as hell. Somehow, we change nationalities for a short period of time, and we act as nationals rooting for the teams we get in the sweepstakes! Some banners, logos and nicknames were really nice and funny last year! Well... I was lucky (or not) and got Brazil last time... And instead of chaning my bias and way of acting, I became twice defensive about Brazil! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Even though I'm living and paying for the real tournament...Count me in! ... Darn it, I just know I've ruined NZs chances now! Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good you're in (as, I've had word, is CAF). Yeah - that will become fun!!! Furthermore it is a reason to pay more attention to these hunky rugby players... Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Rols 1902 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yeah - that will become fun!!! Furthermore it is a reason to pay more attention to these hunky rugby players... Are they broadcasting it in Germany, M? Link to post Share on other sites
DannyelBrazil 703 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 We'll get there!!! YAY! Link to post Share on other sites
usausa 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good you're in (as, I've had word, is CAF). Basically, it's a sweepstake. We get 20 members putting their names in, and I'll do a random draw of those names against the 20 teams in the WC. And that'll be your team to follow for the tournament. In Oz, we do them in offices for big horse races or tournaments like the WC. Except there, you'd pay money, and the person who has drawn the winning team will collect the prize pool at the end. Because we're on-line, this is more just for fun rather than money. But we had a great one organised by RobH for the FIFA WC last year - everyone changed their names and logos for the duration of the tournament to reflect the teams they'd gotten. Oh alright I know what you mean now...I'm definitely in! Link to post Share on other sites
Athan 47 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hey! I'm in, too I know basically nothing about rugby and, as you can guess, this is not being broadcast in Spain, but last year's FIFA WC sweepstake was really fun! And with a view to Rio 2016, maybe this can help me learn more things about rugby... BTW, does rugby sevens differ much from rugby union? Link to post Share on other sites
Citius Altius Fortius 560 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Are they broadcasting it in Germany, M? some games are shown on German digital TV Sport 1+ When you want to watch all games you can book a livestream abo at Sport 1+ for 34.99 € or for a fee between 0.99 - 2.99 € single games Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. 2053 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Definitely count me in Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 127 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Me too! Link to post Share on other sites
usausa 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hey! I'm in, too I know basically nothing about rugby and, as you can guess, this is not being broadcast in Spain, but last year's FIFA WC sweepstake was really fun! And with a view to Rio 2016, maybe this can help me learn more things about rugby... BTW, does rugby sevens differ much from rugby union? Rugby sevens is a form of rugby union. They have the same rules, just a few variations. The other 'union' is 15-a-side. 7s is a faster quicker version of 15s. 7s is played 7 players a side for two 7 minute halves. 15s feature 15 a side playing two 40 minute halves. Link to post Share on other sites
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