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- Tue May 24, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Suspect Figallo at Sarries on something like that, as Thompson must have been when he started playing again after his injury.
- Tue May 24, 2016 2:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Mm. Getting a bit worried for him. There are players that come back from perma-crockedness, but their workload has to be permanently managed (see Fraser etc)le chat wrote:Tuilagi ruled out ffs
- Mon May 23, 2016 9:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
] The official end of season stats for the Aviva Premiership has Kvesic at the top of the list for turnovers won with 29 - more than every other EPS backrower put together He's ahead of George Smith, ahead of Francois Louw, ahead of Dave Ewers, ahead of Luke Wallace , ahead of Nathan Hughes, ahead ...
- Mon May 23, 2016 8:44 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Do think we're at least now in a situation whether the probables would mash the possibles. People forget the Robinson/Ashton days so easily.
- Mon May 23, 2016 6:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Just musing on the left behinds. If confirmation were needed looks like the end of the road for Barrett, Wigglesworth, Parling, Wilson, and Waldrom. A few others in the "known quantity" bucket who probably have a shout, but can see little sense in taking on a development tour - Ashton, Twelvetrees, ...
- Mon May 23, 2016 3:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Also how many games are they playing? Tight squad if it's 3.
- Mon May 23, 2016 3:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
So a quick 23 from that lot Harrison - we are getting into the depths at LH Taylor Brookes Attwood Lees Ewers Kvesic Armand Robson Cips Wade Hill Tomkins Roko Haley Hepburn, McGuigan, C-W, Ewels, Jones, Young, Devoto, Lewington That's pretty much it. Only question is whether if it's next cab off th...
- Mon May 23, 2016 2:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
@Raggs they were included in an article by the Gloucester Citizen or some other local Gloucester news site, don't think they're publicly available though Kvesic was 1st with 29, Wallace 2nd with 26, Louw and Dave Ward tied for 3rd with 21 Being on the back foot a theme there. Goodes' just been name...
- Mon May 23, 2016 2:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Wade is a good player. Think Nowell, May and Watson are better at the moment. Blimey, you mustn't think much of Wade if you reckon a guy who hasn't played in about 6 months is better than he is at the moment Knew, someone would point that out ze moment I posted it. I meant that I'm happy with May's...
- Mon May 23, 2016 2:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
- Views: 7525518
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Wade is a good player. Think Nowell, May and Watson are better at the moment.
- Mon May 23, 2016 9:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
There is still no real pace in England’s back row, but I would love to have seen England become even more physical at scrums and competitive at lineouts by moving Maro Itoje to play alongside Billy Vunipola and Armitage. I’m not sure that backrow is much faster. I’m all for leaving Itoje at lock. H...
- Sun May 22, 2016 6:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Good to see Genge be taken. An impressive cameo at Allianz I thought. Excellent feet for a big man being used in traffic. I would prefer Teo'o/ Harrison weren't effectively project players, but EJ has made no bones about being still looking for the answer at 12 and 7, so fair play. I hope they make ...
- Fri May 20, 2016 1:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sarries vs Tigers (AP Semi Final)
- Replies: 174
- Views: 5148
Sarries vs Tigers (AP Semi Final)
Sarries unchanged. Strong Tigers XV. Should be very competitive, if the set piece holds up. Saracens : Goode; Ashton , Taylor, Barritt (capt) , Wyles; Farrell, Wigglesworth; Vunipola , Brits, Du Plessis, Itoje, Kruis, Rhodes, Fraser, B Vunipola. Replacements: George, Barrington, Figallo, Hamilton, W...
- Wed May 18, 2016 1:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bristol vs Doncaster - RFU Championship Final
- Replies: 122
- Views: 5282
Re: Bristol vs Doncaster - RFU Championship Final
barely recognise a name in that Doncaster lineup, Brugnara was with Tigers and I think Ollie Stedman from London Welsh and England U20? Would be an absurd choke if Brizz lost this one Will Hurrell (ENG U20) and Alex Shaw also came through the Tigers' academy. Hurrell was a solid winger who properly...
- Mon May 16, 2016 6:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby
- Replies: 101
- Views: 7371
Re: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby
Will he take Jnr with him wherever he ends up?
- Mon May 16, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby
- Replies: 101
- Views: 7371
Re: Mike Ford leaves Bath Rugby
Be interesting to see what comes out in the autopsy. 2nd to 9th can't be entirely about the player, nor entirely about the coach.
- Sun May 15, 2016 6:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Is Nathan Earle any good ? Can't help thinking he should be playing regular first team rugby rather than schlepping along in Sarrie reserves. This year supposed to have been his breakthrough opportunity but injured for most of it. Would expect him to get decent game time as if he's genuinely a pros...
- Sun May 15, 2016 2:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Do think we'll need to bring someone in who's a 10/15 with a modicum of experience. They can ask potentially ask Wyles revert to covering there (although believe he asked the club to be allowed to concentrate on being a winger. Still with Earles, Ellery and the new Fijian we'll have plenty of cover....
- Sat May 14, 2016 7:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
- Replies: 583
- Views: 18361
Re: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
Nice to see Ireland involved in the top games with Ronan McCall. and McCall of course. Wonder if the bogtrotters will try a bit of poaching.... I think the technical phrase is 'coming home' Its very much the assumption that he'll be off when Joe hands in his notice, especially with Connor having go...
- Sat May 14, 2016 7:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
- Replies: 583
- Views: 18361
Re: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
I'll take that - finals rugby in those conditions. Ulster, Toulouse, Northampton, Wasps, Racing as scalps. 25 years since my first match watching them play Mosely at a public park in Southgate. Been something of a journey. Congratulations Fezhead. Great day for you. :thumbup: Thanks Gospel. Expect ...
- Sat May 14, 2016 7:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
- Replies: 583
- Views: 18361
Re: Champions Cup Final: Racing 92 vs Saracens FC
I'll take that - finals rugby in those conditions. Ulster, Toulouse, Northampton, Wasps, Racing as scalps.
25 years since my first match watching them play Mosely at a public park in Southgate. Been something of a journey.
25 years since my first match watching them play Mosely at a public park in Southgate. Been something of a journey.
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
- Views: 7525518
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Frazer played well on Sunday, especially having been whistled off the park in the QF. Apart from anything else, not sure he's durable enough for international, his appearances have been very carefully managed this season. Thought brand Hask had an excellent game, incidentally. Breathing very hard a...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
- Views: 7525518
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Frazer played well on Sunday, especially having been whistled off the park in the QF. Apart from anything else, not sure he's durable enough for international, his appearances have been very carefully managed this season. Thought brand Hask had an excellent game, incidentally. Breathing very hard af...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:40 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
- Views: 7525518
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Sarries have a system, the priority is having players that fit the system, and it's an ethos that has served them pretty well. Besides, yesterday a reminder that it's almost impossible to win anything at this level if your front five get beat. re. Wade i'd probably actually have Nowell/Watson as my...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Sarries have a system, the priority is having players that fit the system, and it's an ethos that has served them pretty well. Besides, yesterday a reminder that it's almost impossible to win anything at this level if your front five get beat. re. Wade i'd probably actually have Nowell/Watson as my ...
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
- Replies: 543
- Views: 22798
Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
As a sarries fan, I'm disappointed that the petulant , cheating, salary cap busting spiv c nuts won. Unlucky wasps, at least you are a proper rugby club. Sarries stopped being one at least a decade ago. More like 15 years. Shame. :| Plucky London based team packed full of home grown England interna...
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
- Replies: 543
- Views: 22798
Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
As a sarries fan, I'm disappointed that the petulant , cheating, salary cap busting spiv c nuts won. Unlucky wasps, at least you are a proper rugby club. Sarries stopped being one at least a decade ago. More like 15 years. Shame. :| Plucky London based team packed full of home grown England interna...
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
- Replies: 543
- Views: 22798
Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
As a sarries fan, I'm disappointed that the petulant , cheating, salary cap busting spiv c nuts won. Unlucky wasps, at least you are a proper rugby club. Sarries stopped being one at least a decade ago. More like 15 years. Shame. :| Plucky London based team packed full of home grown England interna...
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 4:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
- Replies: 543
- Views: 22798
Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Eh, you've been seen anything with an arm being pinged all season. He also missed Ashton no arming Halai.Raggs wrote:If the Piutau call was wrong, then working to those standards, the one on the try must have been bang on.Fezhead wrote:Wrong call at the end there. Calls on the try and piatau on Taylor also wrong.
- Sat Apr 23, 2016 3:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
- Replies: 543
- Views: 22798
Re: Wasps vs Saracens ECC Semi-Final Thread
Wrong call at the end there. Calls on the try and piatau on Taylor also wrong.
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Turned out to be the right decision with Faz, albeit it may have taken a season or so more for him to overtake Hodgson if he hadn’t had the name. Goode the best player on the pitch by miles vs Quins. Whether he has the physicality for test rugby is another question. Put him on the plane, suspect Bro...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
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Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
Decent statement of intent from Exiles with the signings today. Suspect Symons won't be going anywhere if his brothers just joined him.
If they do end up going down, would expect them to bounce straight back up.
If they do end up going down, would expect them to bounce straight back up.
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: sale v tigers lonely match thread
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2152
Re: sale v tigers lonely match thread
20-13 Sale. Cips conducting things nicely.globus wrote:Score?
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: sale v tigers lonely match thread
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2152
Re: sale v tigers lonely match thread
Played tiggers. Do like that they are looking for outside gaps/ trying to keep the ball alive. Will take a couple of seasons to bed in fully.
- Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: sale v tigers lonely match thread
- Replies: 76
- Views: 2152
Re: sale v tigers lonely match thread
Cips is a little bit good ball in hand, isn't he
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The lonely Wuss v L Irish thread
- Replies: 18
- Views: 845
Re: The lonely Wuss v L Irish thread
what are they doing
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 1:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bulls v Wolves
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1624
Re: Bulls v Wolves
Fun game this. Like seeing genuine competitive styles clashes.
- Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
- Views: 7525518
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
We were not a terrible side under Lancaster. His main error was to lose confidence in his own project in the run up to the WC and revert to a defensive side picked by committee. Equally it's silly to suggest the side haven't come on under Eddie, whose arrived with a very definite philosophy - build ...
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:31 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
- Replies: 112282
- Views: 7525518
Re: **OFFICIAL** English Rugby Thread
By the way, the ford beaters can badge off! He actually played very well today. Good up and unders, good passing and good kicking from hand. We look much better when we have the 2 10s than when Tuilagi came on. He had 2 poor moments, the bust into Jamie Roberts which was very dull and the Biggar mo...
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 4:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wasps vs Tigers
- Replies: 77
- Views: 5204
Re: Wasps vs Tigers
George Smith is some player. Great team try.