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PiffPaff 
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 Topic: HMQ - Games off?
Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 13:54 |
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One would assume if HM the Queen should pass, then all games off this weekend?
Edited by PiffPaff - 08 Sep 2022 at 14:34
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billesleyexile
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 15:00 |
 PiffPaff wrote:
One would assume if HM the Queen should pass, then all games off this weekend?
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If they hold to the plans as they always have been, and resist the urge to modernise, then I would agree. I think basically everything grinds to a halt.
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keep the faith
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CJB1
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 16:45 |
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In 1952, after the death of George VI, rugby called its games off, but association football carried on. But back then rugby union wasn't professional, and it is now. So who knows.
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oldman
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 16:51 |
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None league week on Oct 8th. so just means a months delay.
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oldman
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Rothman2
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 17:18 |
It’s inconceivable that ANY sporting game would take place during any period of mourning for our Queen. In 1997 when Princess Diana died, we were due to play Orrell on that weekend & I know that was called off.
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Steve@Mose
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 17:52 |
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I believe the Queen has passed away (official announcement imminent), and out of respect all sporting fixtures should be postponed.
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islander
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 18:25 |
Steve@Mose wrote:
I believe the Queen has passed away (official announcement imminent), and out of respect all sporting fixtures should be postponed. |
"Out of respect" shouldn't one wait for official confirmation of something happening (if indeed anything has) rather than posting unsubstantiated rumours?! 
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backrowb
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 18:27 |
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Celebrate the life of a unique and incredible woman. Mourning is a bit old hat.
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PiffPaff
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 18:35 |
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So its official, Rest In Peace
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Steve@Mose
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 18:54 |
islander wrote:
Steve@Mose wrote:
I believe the Queen has passed away (official announcement imminent), and out of respect all sporting fixtures should be postponed. |
"Out of respect" shouldn't one wait for official confirmation of something happening (if indeed anything has) rather than posting unsubstantiated rumours?! |
My apologies if I have offended you.
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islander
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 18:55 |
Steve@Mose wrote:
islander wrote:
Steve@Mose wrote:
I believe the Queen has passed away (official announcement imminent), and out of respect all sporting fixtures should be postponed. |
"Out of respect" shouldn't one wait for official confirmation of something happening (if indeed anything has) rather than posting unsubstantiated rumours?! |
My apologies if I have offended you. |
It's nothing major, I said what I wanted to say. Thanks for apologising...
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Big Eddie
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 19:25 |
backrowb wrote:
Celebrate the life of a unique and incredible woman. Mourning is a bit old hat. |
. I completely agree
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tigerburnie
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 19:38 |
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I like old hat......................
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castleparknight
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 19:50 |
I would suggest a 2 minutes silence before the games.
It is a very sad loss for the nation, she served us well may she rest in peace.
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Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!
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kempstonblue
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 20:15 |
I read that before the second half of the hazelnutnal game, they had a two minute silence.
The very least our sport can do is hold a silence before a match.
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The older I get, the more the RFU leave me confused.
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Sail By
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 20:50 |
Scottish RFU just postponed all rugby. The RFU will follow very shortly in my opinion.
RIP Your Majesty.
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 20:59 |
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1st home game of the season this weekend, but my club will have to do without me .
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If Rugby is the game they play in Heaven ..... Why does it hurt like Hell when you retire?
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Richard Lowther
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 22:05 |
According to a Yorkshire RFU post on Facebook
"A further update will be posted tomorrow regarding this weekend's matches."
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Robb
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Posted: 08 Sep 2022 at 22:13 |
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I expect they will be. Football is going to do it and cricket already has
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Big Eddie
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 08:06 |
The RFU needs to make an announcement regarding rugby as early as possible today. Any delay will complicate an already difficult situation. There is historical precedent and my understanding is that other sports have already announced their intentions to suspend their activities.
Personally I don't know what the right thing to do is but I know a lot of people who I am close to are more certain in their views and I very much respect their sense of allegiance and loyalty to the Queen, and their propriety. As I write this, at a time when the world is spinning ever faster it is becoming clear to me that taking time out to pay proper respect to an individual who for 75 years has displayed the most selfless sense of duty has to be the right thing to do.
The RFU has to make the announcement quickly - because the more I think about it there is really no decision to make
Edited by Big Eddie - 09 Sep 2022 at 08:11
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