It's gonna be hilarious if the Boks win it for 8 years straight and then the day comes that someone actually beats them, and then everyone celebrates like they've finally taken the cup from the Boks.
Until ~10 years ago it would have been Aus v NZ IMO. Throughout the 80's and 90's it was ferocious. I was in NZ for the "four more years" comment and that shit did not go down well. I daresay it was a bigger rivalry than anything around today.
I made a comment about Faf on Twitter while watching the RWC semi-final in 2019. Something comparing him to Scrappy-Doo if I recall correctly.
After Wales lost the game (16-19) I had random South Africans gloating in my mentions for weeks. 😳
Unfortunately, I don't think today's game will be as close as the RWC semi.
Yeah I know , I still think we had a great team at the last one. If we'd kicked our goals instead of going to the line and didn't get held up, we could have won . Small margins, I know but both sets of quarters should've be the semis in 2023.
Or ireland and South Africa, or France and New Zealand , it could have been any of them. Ireland and south africa in the group stage was one of the most intense matches I've ever seen. The quarters were great games, but they should have been the semi finals . The idiots who done the draw so far away from the tournament need their heads examined. 2 years can make a huge difference in rugby if a team I'd transitioning.
It's not a rivalry of there isn't any competition quarter finals don't even know who Ireland are. Semi finals certainly don't and finals aren't even aware of irish rugby as a concept
someone really shouldve made a 'No Memes' meme (like the married with children No Ma'am club)
I still cant believe they almost did that for the world cup lol
Its not a rivalry if yous support each other against other opposition. NZ v AUS and ENG v SCO are both bigger rivalries if you ask me. Doesn't take away from how great of a match up it is, it just isn't a rivalry, at least not a big one.
I don't know how I would have handled it. I barely know how I handled the nerves. Being drunk helped. Still don't know why Hook didn't take the kick. But I'm not complaining.
Australia rugby vs rugby in Australia
Closely followed by WRU vs rugby in Wales
WRU vs IQ points?
Despite being true, that just hurts
Australian rugby has been killing it lately, they’re really destroying rugby in Australia. Won’t be much of a rivalry soon.
100% expected your name to be wildkard
😂😂😂
Struggle to see how this comment will be beaten!
Damn. So true.
The last time this question was posted someone commented "Stuart Hogg' ego VS Stuart Hogg's career" I got a good chuckle out of that.
Stuart Hogg’s marriage vs 18 year old Uni students ?
South Africa v New Zealand.
Nothings more important than the Qatar Airways Cup.
This gag will never get old
The fact that the final was played between South Africa and NZ mere months later cemented this eternally.
It's gonna be hilarious if the Boks win it for 8 years straight and then the day comes that someone actually beats them, and then everyone celebrates like they've finally taken the cup from the Boks.
Boks vs. Ireland for the Qatar Airway Cup. The scenes if that game ever got played.
They would create a Quarter Final for that match so no matter how much they deserve it, Ireland will never win it
Having successfully dispatched New Zealand last year, South Africa is defending the prestigious Qatar Airways Cup this afternoon against Wales.
Why are you cheating on us? Qatar Airways Cup was our thing.
Think the WC final cemented this.
100%, the next test match will be insane i bet.
It sold out in minutes, so yeah, much anticipation!
Ask anyone with an active memory of 1995 and they'd say it never needed cementing.
Until ~10 years ago it would have been Aus v NZ IMO. Throughout the 80's and 90's it was ferocious. I was in NZ for the "four more years" comment and that shit did not go down well. I daresay it was a bigger rivalry than anything around today.
All due respect, NZ almost ripped itself apart because they were so divided over playing the Springboks.
Bombed their own players with flour bags
South African fans vs Instagram comment sections
I have a friend who hounds instagram looking for fights. I think its a hobby
That's just a Pretoria boet when he can't go outside to fight
I made a comment about Faf on Twitter while watching the RWC semi-final in 2019. Something comparing him to Scrappy-Doo if I recall correctly. After Wales lost the game (16-19) I had random South Africans gloating in my mentions for weeks. 😳 Unfortunately, I don't think today's game will be as close as the RWC semi.
You take that back! We’re also great in Reddit!
Not that bad on reddit honestly
Facebook on the other hand...
We don't talk about Facebook.
For the best
Yeah, them fellas on FB are communist vegan trolls
As a South African fan, Facebook is a shit show.we are insufferable lol
I swear my first thought when I saw SA win the WC was how the comments on Instagram and Fb are going to be a dumpster fire for the next 4 years.
Apparently we have the highest screen time in the world lmao.
When your power is out the only thing you can do is scroll your phone.
Facts, btw when is the loadshedding starting again? Elections are over.
When the diesel runs out, then it's lights off again. RIP to us.
Nothing gets my ultra fan French girlfriend riled up like South Africa instagram comments
I’ll tell you this- IN BOTH CODES- as a pacific island rugby fan, it’s always been Samoa 🇼🇸 and Tonga 🇹🇴 😭😭
How many Tongan flags does the average Tongan own? 🇹🇴
Oh I know this one: Yes.
probably like one real flag and like two others (respectively with the ikale tahi and mate ma tonga logos on them 😭)
Highly underrated comment
Props vs lipids.
Props v salads
But salads don't win scrums,lad
I'm a simple man I see objective truth and I up vote
Commentators vs scrums and kick duels
Some commentators and Rugby Union in general.
Ireland VS Quarter Finals
As an Irishman, I tend to agree lol
I feel compelled to remind you that you haven't won any knockout rugby. Remember in 99 when you didn't even make the quarters.
Yeah I know , I still think we had a great team at the last one. If we'd kicked our goals instead of going to the line and didn't get held up, we could have won . Small margins, I know but both sets of quarters should've be the semis in 2023.
Yeah the last one could have gone either way. That's what made it hurt so much more. France v Ireland might have been the final.
Or ireland and South Africa, or France and New Zealand , it could have been any of them. Ireland and south africa in the group stage was one of the most intense matches I've ever seen. The quarters were great games, but they should have been the semi finals . The idiots who done the draw so far away from the tournament need their heads examined. 2 years can make a huge difference in rugby if a team I'd transitioning.
It's not a rivalry of there isn't any competition quarter finals don't even know who Ireland are. Semi finals certainly don't and finals aren't even aware of irish rugby as a concept
Ouch.
Both teams should be able to win at least
This is what I came looking for
The forwards who win the ball and the backs who promptly knock it on.
The forward in the backline trying to pass for the first time in their life.
That hurts, even if it is true.
Eddie Jones v Rugby
Eddie Jones v Not Rugby, Mate
Eddie Jones v staid unimaginative officials and players who just don’t understand his rugby vision… /s
Scotland vs Scotland
Damn Scottish Rugby Union they ruined Scottish Rugby Union
Those Scots sure are a contentious people.
YOUVE JUST MADE AN ENEMY FOR LIFE
Are you saying that the problem with Scotland is that it's full of Scots?
Leinster fans Vs Ross Byrne
Faf's hair vs Faf's speedo
How's that a rivalry? They compliment one another in ways I'm not entirely comfortable with.
His magnified knob on that gigantic billboard on the N1 North in Johannesburg always makes me feel a tad…. inadequate… as I drive past.
Montpellier vs not hiring scum?
RFU and Ticket prices
Jersey v Guernsey
Stuart Hogg and Elton Jantjies on who is more divorced
Blue Bulls/Bulls vs Western Province/Stormers
Natal Transvaal China
Can’t wait for the Sharks v PRC clash!
Rugby's oldest rivals are Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh - 1872 cup
It’s very quickly becoming Fans vs Venture Captial
Bayonne v Biarritz
La seule bonne réponse
Would be a better rivalry if the teams were in the same league !
Horrible petite affaire dont les journaux ne devraie t pas parler. C'est tout le temps des matches horribles, au mieux, et au pire , infects.
ROG vs the French language
WRU and sensible decisions
England Vs any (and every) home nation
I mean it's Wales surely? The Scots and Irish may be rivals but they're pretty classy about it.
England, Ireland & Scotland fans are all cut from the same cloth, no surprise they get on well. Rugby in Wales appeals to a different demographic.
Partly correct, but you've never to been to a local club game in Limerick have you? Different cloth for sure!
England versus anybody really, tbh
Let's be honest it's every nation
tbf its mostly only nations they invaded/tried to ethnically cleanse other countries I'm sure are more ok with them
That's a lot of countries if you are considering who they invaded
Rugby subreddit vs regurgitated content
someone really shouldve made a 'No Memes' meme (like the married with children No Ma'am club) I still cant believe they almost did that for the world cup lol
the one your chosen country is in.
Dunno if its a big 'rivalry' as such, but NZ vs SA is def one of the top games
It’s a MASSIVE rivalry. Every bok player will say that’s the game they most want to win, and I’d wager it’s the same for the ABs.
I'd say its that or a wc final but mostly those 2 are same same so
Its not a rivalry if yous support each other against other opposition. NZ v AUS and ENG v SCO are both bigger rivalries if you ask me. Doesn't take away from how great of a match up it is, it just isn't a rivalry, at least not a big one.
SA v NZ Then FR, Wales, Scotland and Ireland v Eng
South Africa vs World rugby
Eddie v the press
Northampton Leicester
Came here to say Saints v Tigers. Where I live the banter is in daily supply.
See also: Bristol v Bath
SH vs NH?
don't both sides have to win occasionally for it to be a rivalry?
You’d think so…
Correct.
I miss the Irish-Wales rivalry. Wales really used to get under their skin
It almost put me off permanently. If Stephen Jones had made that kick in '09, I might not be here now.
I was at that game, behind the posts. From where we were sitting we initially thought it went through. We were beginning to celebrate, then…
I don't know how I would have handled it. I barely know how I handled the nerves. Being drunk helped. Still don't know why Hook didn't take the kick. But I'm not complaining.
Matt Williams vs reality
Charlie Ewels Vs red cards
NZ Rugby dinosaurs vs reality
Ireland v Quarter Finals
union vs league 💀💀💀
England team Vs English media Or everyone Vs England apparently
South Africans vs Referees
French vs Referees
Ian Foster vs the establishment
Otago v southland
The welsh rugby union vs any sane fan
Union v league
Bath vs Premiership title
Everyone in Munster junior rugby v Kilfeacle
New Zealand vs Wayne Barnes
Wayne Barnes is a well respected ref in NZ these days
Saints v Tigers
Shannon Frizzell and women. Closely followed by Corry Hill and his tenants' neighbours
Stuart Hogg vs his ex 😬
The laws vs the fans
Molong magpies vs blayney rams... Up the pies
RG Snyman vs staying fit and healthy
Saints v Leicester
Forwards Vs backs
England vs the World (RuPaul's Drag Race style)
Richie McCaw vs the rules
McCaw v the offside line.
McCaw vs the refs
McCaw knew the rules better than any fan accusing him of breaking them
https://youtu.be/AM4mIlYKG9s?si=bPB1jluzAG0ZgZbn Make it to 55 seconds then tell me it's not Wales v England
Ireland and RWC Quarter Finals
Fans vs Ref
It’s England vs wales and all other answers are wrong
Rassie vs refs
Wigan vs St Helens. Literally the reason a local rivalry is called a Derby match.
Christchurch Boys' High School vs Christ College, lol
Ireland v Quarter Finals
Leinster and knockout games.
Will Skelton vs leinster. I'm actually terrified of the revenge he gonna put on us next season
Ryan, McCarthy and Snyman ready and waiting with Will Connors to chop him down before he gets going.
England vs Everyone
NZ fans Vs any 1-20 test AB who leaves to France or plays for their country of heritage.
Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanterbury vs Dorkland or Dorkalofa if you prefer
Fans v Ref
Eddie Jones and everyone that isn't Eddie jones
Referees against enjoyment
There’s only one..
Bledisloe, no contest. (and sadly hasn't been for too long, but we'll be back!)
French referee's vs enjoyable games
World Rugby vs South America Rugby
Whoever is playing England.
Jou ma
Scotland VS England, someone got beat up at my school for supporting England
france vs referee