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Robb 
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 Topic: Papa John's TrophyPosted: 28 Feb 2023 at 18:57 |
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Just thought i'd start a thread in anticipation of the Pizza Trophy. Draw after the 11th of March fixtures and only the Cup competition ends at Twickenham (at least according to what's released). But looking forward to seeing how this works out (also will the club specific codes for cheap pizza be valid everywhere?).
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Lord_Kitchener
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Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 11:27 |
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Robb just wants his discounted Pizza
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Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 11:48 |
No, I want to see this be a good competition and not another farce from the RFU.
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I find it interesting that they found a sponsor for this, but not for the Championship, Championship Cup or the National Leagues. I know there is a glamour to a cup final. However, there are weasel words in the announcement that it will be held at Twickenham or other prestigious stadium. So prepare for a trip to Darlington. :-) I will also await with bated breath the scope of the travel bursary. |
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Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 12:08 |
Twickenham is a prestigious stadium?
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I know several players who enjoy playing thee, though as it was the Army v navy game they were talking about, perhaps it was the after game celebrations.
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Lord_Kitchener
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Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 12:15 |
Regional 1 scheduled for 29th/30th April. Aren't England Women playing then against France? Curtain Raiser?
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That would make sense. Does anyone know which clubs that have declared their intentions to enter ?
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Most will won't they?
What else are we going to do in April - having the last league game of the season on 11 March is just barnmy - all our biggest bar takes are for league games in September/October and March/April as most spectators don't want to freeze there butt's off in the winter! |
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Well for 50% of entrants from Level 7 down their season will end if they lose in Round 1 as its straight knockout. The Regional 1 & 2 Cups are pool based I think.
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Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 15:23 |
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I understand that 62% of clubs have entered, but no idea of splits by level or region/ county.
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Level 5 62 of 72 entered
Level 6 106 of 144 entered Level 7 121 of 217 entered Level 8 86 of 312 entered Level 9 and below around 60% entry need to point out that at Level 8 there a lot of Lower XVs who are not eligible to enter
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So presumably two level 6 sides go up to level 5 to make 64 So 24 level 7 sides fill in level 6 to make 128 leaving 97 + 86 = 183 = 128 + 57 or three groups of 64 with 7 byes in the first round. Or am I being too sensible again. What do 2nd Xvs do for the rest of the season?
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Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 20:43 |
Yes, you are! The lowest level competition at Regional 1 (the Bowl) features 'remaining teams, 9th-12 place, max 24 teams'. Despite this, the first round is marked 'Last 32'.
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Posted: 08 Mar 2023 at 11:32 |
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Given the draw is going to be next week, any ideas as to when?
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Posted: 08 Mar 2023 at 13:18 |
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Regional Cups - starting 25th March Counties Cups - starting 1st April (no joke)
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Posted: 09 Mar 2023 at 08:46 |
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I assume until the leagues conclude we won’t know the fixtures?
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The older I get, the more the RFU leave me confused.
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Posted: 09 Mar 2023 at 12:28 |
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Nope as above, draw on Wednesday, fixtures out then I would think especially if you need to book a Bus or organise a sponsor which clearly RFU Competitions think you can do in five minutes.
I'm told there is some "Travel Funding" available for long distance trips, not sure what the criteria is and how much the magic RFU money tree will provide. Think one or two in Regional South East maybe sweating or indeed looking forward to being drawn away at Camborne and vice versa. Likewise some clubs in South Cheshire might be less than please with a North East trip ..... and vice versa in the Counties draw. Wonder if they will "manage" the draw and try to keep distances short in the early rounds.
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Is it right that the final day at twickers is on the Coronation weekend? That would a transport and accommodation nightmare 🤔
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Posted: 09 Mar 2023 at 13:25 |
The Regional 1 Championship (top tier) final is on 30th April, and all other finals will be on 7th May  The RFU never mentioned Twickenham - the original document only talks about the competitions "culminating in ‘Community Game Finals’ to celebrate community rugby at prestigious locations."
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