maybe rose-coloured glasses, but commentary in Dubai seemed lacking in analysis of the actual *rugby* being played - tactics, and technique as opposed to just brilliance of skill, pace and power.
I watched ~⅔, and recall one criticism of a call, and none of tactics/strategy #DubaiSVNS #SVNSSERIES
Pol Pla with his coach on screen after the Cup Semifinal v NZ in Dubai, 2024 stats graphics reads Age 32, Tournaments 45, Tries 100, Debut Paris 2017, Player Number 7
same shot, just no graphic, coach wiping away tears - I think!
speaking of that spoiler - what a beautiful moment for not only Spain becoming the 16th nation to reach a Cup Final on the series, but for Pol Pla to score his 100th.. how good and what a player
#ESPvNZL #DubaiSVNS
I mean,
** subtle spoilers for #DubaiSVNS Day 2 **
it was a good spoiler for the Cup Semifinal, but I was going to watch it next 😢
(and ftr comms didn't have any choice, the graphics just popped up for him)
it would be nice if you weren't spoiled for matches happening on the other field *at the same time*.
avoiding spoilers ofc a danger always, and often unavoidable, but man. give us a warning at least so we can mute! #KENvIRL #DubaiSVNS
Ireland finish down the table at Dubai SVNS after contrasting results to USA (✍️@rugby_ie) #IrelandSevens #DubaiSVNS #USA
geez Canada seriously getting the short straw on forward pass calls. Tegan Levi just now and Caslick earlier (the pass immediately before the one called, ~5")
this results in a try for Faith Nathan and at halftime we're up 19-0
#AUSvCAN #DubaiSVNS
break in play with Oosthuizen out cold so we get crowd shots - looking very healthy on the shade side after fairly sparse to start.
9am start is a bit brutal, but that's what you're forced into with a 2 day, combined gender tournament
#DubaiSVNS #SVNSSERIES
eeesh - now at #RSAvKEN and boy, this is turning out to be the uber pool of death on the men's side of Dubai.
Kenya up 17-7, South Africa only just scoring 2 and a bit minutes into the second half.
we're next v France, winless and everyone else with wins #DubaiSVNS
and inevitably, England also lose after their 21 minute match v Ireland earlier on Day 1 of the #DubaiSVNS.
not a thrashing by Argentina, but England never in it. booo 😢 #ARGvENG #SVNSSERIES
catching up on Dubai SVNS day 1, and boy are the Irish affected by their stupidly long first match v England. (7 long minutes, 2nd match #IREvURU)
no-one needs golden point in sevens tournaments. shitty for the team, the schedule, competition balance, zero upside!
#DubaiSVNS #SVNSSERIES
Ireland Women set up quarter-final clash with New Zealand at Dubai SVNS (✍️@rugby_ie) #IrelandWomen #NewZealand #DubaiSVNS
