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Cricks at 2
World Cup Winner Joined: 08 Dec 2015 Location: Bedford Status: Offline Points: 535 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2021 at 19:32 | ||
If I remember correctly Cov were sniffing around at the time, hoping to sneak in to AD1, on the back of our misfortune. Of course we would love to be there again, under the right circumstances, as would all Champ sides. However we are chilled and realistic, hence don’t bang on about ‘ambition’ anymore, at least not until a Billionaire steps up.
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corporalcarrot
World Cup Winner Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: St Brelade Status: Offline Points: 4724 |
Posted: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:20 | ||
The ambition of any club should surely reflect their
context and history. I think Cov have every right to be ambitious. They are from a proper City with a huge potential
support base and I see no reason why they couldn't join Saints & Tiggers in
the top flight if they got the right funding and management. If the lad from Trailfinders
or someone similar took control I'm almost certain of it. Jersey has a similar
context to Amps and both probably punch above their weight and will lose their best players each year but imo add hugely
to the standard of rugby in the Championship. Room for both imo. |
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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
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Bluesman11
World Cup Winner Joined: 13 May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1064 |
Posted: 22 Aug 2021 at 11:48 | ||
London Welsh had lots of ambition
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Whistle watcher
First XV regular Joined: 17 Jun 2019 Location: Midlands Status: Offline Points: 98 |
Posted: 22 Aug 2021 at 12:10 | ||
With respect to London Welsh, they won promotion by way of the ridiculous play off system that enables a team finishing fourth across the season to win by an agregate score, so I can't imagine they were anything like prepared for what was to follow.
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The Blues
World Cup Winner Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4801 |
Posted: 22 Aug 2021 at 16:35 | ||
Exactly my point 🤦🏻♂️ … the best pack in the division! As a Jersey fan I would have thought that would sound dreadful to you!
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Cherub
World Cup Winner Joined: 13 Jan 2020 Location: Addingham Status: Offline Points: 602 |
Posted: 23 Aug 2021 at 20:33 | ||
Hookers Billy Harding and Jack Dickinson join Ampthill from London Scottish and Loughborough Students respectively.
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Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
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Pirate Pig
World Cup Winner Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 824 |
Posted: 24 Aug 2021 at 14:46 | ||
Highly respected ex-Pirates player and now assistant forward coach Chris Morgan has left the club to take up an academy coaching role with premiership side Worcester Warriors. Chris who made over 200 appearances for the pirates including 4 seasons as captain and has made a very impressive start to his coaching career will be greatly missed down at the Mennaye.
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No 7
World Cup Winner Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1867 |
Posted: 25 Aug 2021 at 18:43 | ||
I have always rated Billy Harding and he is one of the best hookers in the Championship. He has an excellent skill set and is a strong defensive player. He will thrive at Ampthill in my opinion.
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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dropout22
World Cup Winner Joined: 03 Jul 2017 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 516 |
Posted: 25 Aug 2021 at 23:14 | ||
Not sure i have the same view (of his ability) Missed his first 4 throws versus Richmond at the weekend. |
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OldNick
World Cup Winner Joined: 20 May 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3414 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 10:27 | ||
Two lists of players for the price of one today on the official Coventry rugby site.
First the list of academy players Then the list of DRs for this season, from a variety of clubs, primarily Sale Sharks... https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/08/26/coventry-rugby-confirms-senior-academy-group-for-2021-22/ |
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Kimbo
World Cup Winner Joined: 31 May 2007 Location: 'incleh Status: Offline Points: 6207 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 13:01 | ||
Ah, that'll be the W*sps takeover then. As you were.
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castleparknight
World Cup Winner Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Location: Doncaster Status: Offline Points: 2978 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 16:13 | ||
Danny Drake and Ronan McCusker both Locks sign for Donny Knights
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Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!
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The Blues
World Cup Winner Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4801 |
Posted: 26 Aug 2021 at 18:39 | ||
10 Saints to Blues, 8 from before with 2 additions.
Happy with the 8 retentions and it really gives Blues a decent addition to the core squad of 24. Faces from last season; Prowse, Newman, Tupai, Litchfield, Callum Burns, Dani Long-Martinez, Ethan Grayson and Josh Gillespie. In addition to these players, we are pleased to welcome Bedford School’s Kayde Sylvester and fellow back row option Duane Willemsen Edited by The Blues - 26 Aug 2021 at 18:40 |
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The Blues
World Cup Winner Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4801 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 17:15 | ||
Blues sign Frank Kelly - centre from Luctonians due to Hirsky-Douglas tearing his Achilles! Previous Clubs, N. Otago and Plymouth in ND1.
Brother plays for Knights. Edited by The Blues - 27 Aug 2021 at 17:16 |
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The Blues
World Cup Winner Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4801 |
Posted: 27 Aug 2021 at 17:21 | ||
Jamie Elliott (ex Saints and Blues) is in Blues squad for Ampthill, who had been training with us for a few weeks but may just be a trialist.
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No 7
World Cup Winner Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1867 |
Posted: 28 Aug 2021 at 09:41 | ||
That is a real shame for Billy Harding . I watched him play several times pre Covid for London Scottish. Not an excuse on his behalf but not having played competitve rugby for that period of time and joining a new club must be very daunting. Hopefully he will come through for Ampthill and get back to form. The very best hookers in the world occasionally have an 'off day' . This was recently evident during the Lions tour. With the hookers missing the jumper on several occasions. We all know the complexity of all of the elements to complete a successful throw in. |
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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corporalcarrot
World Cup Winner Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: St Brelade Status: Offline Points: 4724 |
Posted: 28 Aug 2021 at 12:49 | ||
I watched Steve Borthwick "test" his hooker's lineout throws before the match at St Peter yesterday and it was real masterclass. Steve stood on top of a big step-ladder on the touchline with arms fully outstretched so he was reaching the objective height of the throw and made the hooker throw repeatedly from the standard 2/4/6 positions on the field. He kept them at it until they were faultless.
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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
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Bluesman11
World Cup Winner Joined: 13 May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1064 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 13:52 | ||
Sean McCarthy rejoins Bedford as forwards coach to replace Alex Rae
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castleparknight
World Cup Winner Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Location: Doncaster Status: Offline Points: 2978 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 17:06 | ||
George Edgson returns to Castle Park from Jersey
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Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!
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No 7
World Cup Winner Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1867 |
Posted: 31 Aug 2021 at 18:30 | ||
So did Exeter.
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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