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Throwing In At Line Outs

In my youth it was customary for a winger to throw in atthe line out. Now it almost always the hooker doing the job.Does anyone know which team was the first to adopt this method& when?...
16:11 Sun 27th Sep 20154 answers, last by DTCwordfan 19:57 Mon 28th Sep 2015
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Spectator Thread

Every Thursday there is a thread about the current crossword. Unless I have missed it, there doesn't seem to be any comment today & I'm wondering if the Aber who kindly supplies copies of the puzzle...
17:31 Thu 24th Sep 20153 answers, last by shaneystar2 17:49 Thu 24th Sep 2015
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What Would The Beeb Have Done?

One of the senior Sky commentators Butch Harman remarked after seeing a poor shot by Dustin Johnson 'That was a big mistake but we all make them, after all I married my first wife twice'!...
17:17 Sat 15th Aug 20155 answers, last by Cloverjo 19:48 Sat 15th Aug 2015
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Dale Steyn Fastest To 400 Test Wickets

The No 1 ranked bowler took his 400th wicket today in his 80th test. His bowling average of 22.58 compares with Jimmy Anderson's 29.40. I believe that he shares the record with Richard Hadlee (also 80...
13:49 Thu 30th Jul 2015
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Bbc - Clare Balding

What is the BBC obsession with Ms Balding? She is the best reporter,with her background, the on horse racing but why do the Beeb think she can cover any sport? Even though the stupid evening...
20:09 Sat 04th Jul 201524 answers, last by -Talbot- 19:50 Sun 05th Jul 2015
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Spectator 2217 : Poem

28acr- trumpet blasts needing prime instruments (7) ??TARAS 12dwn- paramour of Juno embracing lowly worker (7) H???E?? Thanks in advance...
11:38 Thu 25th Jun 20156 answers, last by Neveracrossword 14:55 Fri 26th Jun 2015
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Girl Friend Propositioned In Ladies Toilet

I went out with my girl friend to an up market London restaurant. She went to the loo and returned looking shocked. She told me that a woman had suggested that the two of them go into a cubicle as she...
17:43 Fri 03rd Apr 2015114 answers, last by joeluke 17:13 Mon 06th Apr 2015
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National Anthem

Watching that young boy belt out our National Anthem at the rugby set me wondering how many other countries glorify the leader ( I.e Our Monarch) rather than their country?...
11:20 Tue 17th Feb 20158 answers, last by scowie 19:46 Tue 17th Feb 2015
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Bubblebib Or Bibblebub

This was an active member who always altered the avatar but seems to have ceased posting. Has he/she been suspended?...
18:43 Wed 28th Jan 20159 answers, last by mazie 22:45 Thu 29th Jan 2015
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World's Best One-Day Batsman

Anyone who didn't think that South African A.B. De Villiers is the best limited overs batsman should try to see the TV highlights of his innings today. 50 off 16 balls 100 off 31 balls 149 off 44...
12:49 Sun 18th Jan 201516 answers, last by Cloverjo 04:34 Mon 19th Jan 2015
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Anagram Pie - Spectator Double

Carol singing anagrams Not idle - re-order hundred sheep (four words, one hyphened) Sleigh-ride went over moon, Hugh ! (five words) They issue the moonshine offer (eight words) Greedy Tom rates for...
18:05 Thu 18th Dec 20148 answers, last by Mampara 18:42 Thu 18th Dec 2014
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Spectator 2191

2dn- Awful noise grows , not having united members of flock (8) di??o??? 28ac- Upset how big-headed someone is? (7) ??????e 13ac- Goat starts to gnaw at one fish (8) ?a??ye??...
13:55 Thu 04th Dec 201410 answers, last by Mamyalynne 17:39 Thu 04th Dec 2014
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Spectator 2189

8dn Indian god of war in defeat (8) C??????E 19dn Letter covering degree subjects (7) ???M??? 6dn Sister upset about boorish songs (7) RO?????...
14:00 Thu 20th Nov 20144 answers, last by Mampara 15:51 Thu 20th Nov 2014
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Spectator 2184

16dn- Flat round cake pa put away in chariot (5) ?A??A...
15:31 Thu 16th Oct 201413 answers, last by Piffleworthy 06:12 Mon 20th Oct 2014
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Guardian Genius 123

1dn - Leaving part of saying in book by Lange or Crichton (4,2) ?????O...
13:17 Wed 04th Sep 20131 answer, last by slaney 13:27 Wed 04th Sep 2013
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David Frost Dies

David Frost has died of a heart attack age 74. Great broadcaster....
11:03 Sun 01st Sep 201327 answers, last by emmie 07:49 Mon 02nd Sep 2013
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Magnifying Glass In Hand Luggage

Because of poor eyesight I use a magnifying glass to read. I will be flying on holiday next week and wondered if I would have a problem carrying the magnifying glass in my hand luggage?...
11:52 Fri 30th Aug 201311 answers, last by Mampara 12:20 Fri 30th Aug 2013
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Guardian 122

10a- A liberal covering international danger (5) ??r?? Peril? Why 7d- Republican with sign of boredom turning up in American strips (7) ??n???s 5d- Extra large one with power, wearing big bloomers (6)...
18:30 Tue 06th Aug 20135 answers, last by bibblebub 18:37 Tue 06th Aug 2013
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Guardian 122

14a Perhaps St James's people left dealing with doctors nursing individuals (9) ???D???R? 6d Killer Queen following remix of final parts to Somebody To Love or Fat Bottomed Girls (9) ??????Y??...
18:28 Mon 05th Aug 20131 answer, last by bibblebub 18:29 Mon 05th Aug 2013
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Kodak Disposable Camera

I feel a bit embarrassed even asking this question! I bought a Fun Saver camera from Amazon. I had expected it to have an instruction 'manual' but other than a few indecipherable (to me) symbols it is...
19:06 Fri 02nd Aug 201316 answers, last by boxtops 19:45 Fri 02nd Aug 2013

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