GRR - Game 1 - Force v World XV 22 March 2019 @ HBF Park

[BLR]

Watching the replay of the game on SBS. How bloody embarrassing. Did they send the work experience kids over? Can't hear the commentators, the sound mixing of the stadium sound drowns it all out. The music kills any other sound. If this is what the East coast stream was like it is no wonder they think we're a rinky dink operation.

I really hope they sort it out second half.

[SPaRTAN]

I enjoyed the night out. A little disappointed at the late start time and also falling on a Friday but despite that I thought it was a good game, scrappy at times, but overall the Force did good to claw their way back into it. I think Global Rapid Rugby is going in a good direction, once they get the game on a Saturday night or even a sunday I'm sure the crowds will grow substantially.

Not sure about the 35min halves, the game didn't feel that much faster but that's probably because it was the first hit out of the season. Not sure if ball was in play longer either but despite all that the game was enjoyable

[BLR]

I enjoyed the night out. A little disappointed at the late start time and also falling on a Friday

I dunno bro, too many pissed up business men for me.

[SNOB]

Anyone heard how long the ball was in play? There certainly didn’t seem to be to many breaks.
Shame they haven’t got mics on the ref yet. All told good game good entertainment and a good atmosphere.

[Jules]

Anyone know how to catch a replay of the game?

[bootsetal06]

My team enjoyed the night out (some non rugby in there ) Great game with the ref ( great job .... local talent) playing into the concept. This bodes well for next year . Great crowd ... I can see full houses in the future. I hope Robbie Deans will be in contact with the Sunwolves . My opinion...this is going to be GOOD!

[andrewg]

Really enjoyed the Friday night game and especially the timing as no hassles getting to the ground.

Fans allowed to get onto the ground to meet all of the players after the game.
I hope that this continues.

Bring on Hong Kong next week!

[bootsetal06]

Anyone know how to catch a replay of the game?

Try the Force Website. They may have it on there

[WCRugger]

Anyone know how to catch a replay of the game?

Kayo usually archives them for a while. You could try SBS On Demand as they do likewise for a number of their programs. You might get lucky.

[SPaRTAN]

Anyone heard how long the ball was in play? There certainly didn’t seem to be to many breaks.
Shame they haven’t got mics on the ref yet. All told good game good entertainment and a good atmosphere.

The scrums seemed to take an age to complete.

[JSJ]

Really enjoyed the Friday night game and especially the timing as no hassles getting to the ground.

Fans allowed to get onto the ground to meet all of the players after the game.
I hope that this continues.

Bring on Hong Kong next week!

Loved the whole night. Pregame singer was great. Rugby was high quality. World XV defence stood up well and held the Force at bay.

[SPaRTAN]

Loved the whole night. Pregame singer was great. Rugby was high quality. World XV defence stood up well and held the Force at bay.

The pre game Queen performance certainly was. The guitarist coming down from the roof of the east stand was sensational and the singer sounded like the real thing. Enjoyed the pyrotechnics display too. Definitely glad we turned up early to see it.

[volvo]

Great night last night. The pregame show was just superb. Very entertaining game, obviously a bit scrappy being the first game of the season. Scrum was absolutely dominant again, fantastic work at the breakdown, line out needs some work. Great to see many of tries coming off just being patient and driving the ball forward, keeping it tight, bringing in the defense and waiting for the gaps to then open up. Backrow was superb last night, Deegan and Taefu had blinders. Great to see so many kids last night. Last night I heard groups of kids, cheering, even coming up with their own cheer songs for the force, the badge etc... which was great to hear them being so involved in the game. Also great to catch up with some of the legends in the the world XV. Well done to Cooper who I thought really reffed a well flowing game. Rule changes worked very well, especially no kicking it out on the full from your own 22, really created more ball in play time. Overall a great first game, cant wait for next week.

[.X.]

Great to see so many kids last night. Last night I heard groups of kids, cheering, even coming up with their own cheer songs for the force, the badge etc... which was great to hear them being so involved in the game.

So kids actually went to this game?

[SPaRTAN]

After the "bongo drum" cam (for kids) and the "kiss" cam (for the lovers) they did a quick "useless prick" cam, for you know, useless pricks. Ephialtes featured prominently

You didn't watch the bongo drum cam?

Ohh you mean all these kids...

#delusional- keep pulling it mate..