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Deva Delinquent ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 24 May 2017 Location: Chester Status: Offline Points: 1862 |
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I knew it was going to be a close call between Chester and Macclesfield going west.
I'm pleased we're going back north, means I can get to more away games, and I suspect a few more players will be inclined to travel too. I feel for Macclesfield, but there's always going to be be someone that has to cop for going west until the league structures are next looked at. I guess you're never going to please everyone.
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tigerburnie ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 3704 |
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I know when Leicester Lions were moved into the old South league they were less than overjoyed, but they made the best of it and when going to the then new West league in got them used to the step up in both the rugby and the travelling. Setting out on a Friday night, overnight hotel in Taunton, then on to Cornwall will no doubt have added to the preparation for the next step up to Nat 1. I guess it's how you approach it mentally, see it as a great challenge rather than a pain and enjoy the rugby at new grounds.
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workerbee ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 20 May 2009 Location: Wirral Status: Offline Points: 904 |
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I think taking out the Midlands as a regional league was a mistake. North to Midlands switch is fine South Midlands to East or West is preferable and minimises the travel for most clubs. The possible option then would be to Split Level 3 into North and South with North and Midlands going into Level 3 North and South East / South West into 3 South and the two level three clubs either being promoted into Championship or a play off for one place. Or am I being too logical which is not a word I would use in connection to the RFU.
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tigerburnie ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 3704 |
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Nat 1 is superb as it is, I wouldn't change it, however if Premiership 2 does happen, there may be knock-ons down the pyramid if the franchises do get taken up.
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WILD BOAR 1 ![]() First XV squad ![]() Joined: 26 Dec 2023 Location: GLOUCESTER Status: Offline Points: 33 |
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This is going to be a big debate next season and whilst I agree with TB that Nat.1 is superb I would change it to North & South.
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Oldman1 ![]() First XV regular ![]() Joined: 11 Sep 2019 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 64 |
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My understanding is that as part of the review of the latest league reorganisation due to take place soon the "expected" outcome is two leagues at level 3 (expected north and south) and 4 leagues at level 4 (north, south, east and west). My source is usually pretty reliable, time will tell.
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Bigmalc ![]() Mini and Juniors ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2024 Location: Bristol Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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I played for Macc back in the 60s and now live in Bristol so watch a few local game at Nat 2 level. The standard in Nat 2 W was very high this season and I expect things to stay at a similar level. Best of luck to all the sides but 600 + mile round trips don't make a lot of sense in terms of the environment, player welfare, cost and enjoyment. Macc won the league that my club Stockport are in and it's a big step up . It will be interesting to see how Dings get on in Nat 1.
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Halliford ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4191 |
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Your source may be reliable but he s out of date. 2 Leagues at Level 3 is no longer on the table.
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Rothman2 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Rotherham Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Location: Location Status: Offline Points: 10985 |
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What’s the plan now Halliford?
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WEvans ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 08 Dec 2016 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 1427 |
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I like your optimism that there is a plan Rothman2!
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kingsheathlad ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Location: Alcester Status: Offline Points: 3293 |
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Possibly a cunning plan.
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Cauliflower ear.
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Halliford ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4191 |
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At the moment, no change. The idea of 2 Leagues at Level 3 was mooted when Level 2 was discussing dropping to 10, thus 3 being relegated. Now that Level 2 seems to be aiming at 14, Level 3 doesn’t need to split. There may be more on Level 4 at the NRL AGM next week but I’d be astonished if changes were made for next season.
This won’t, of course, silence the conspiracy theorists!
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Rothman2 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Rotherham Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Location: Location Status: Offline Points: 10985 |
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Thanks Halliford.
Look forward to resuming games with Esher next season. Whenever I think of Esher I think of two people: John Inverdale and one of the greatest players ever to wear our colours, Mike Schmid.
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Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.
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Halliford ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 17 Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4191 |
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I’m looking forward to meeting up with Roth again. Dare I say I was happy that you bested Leeds!
John is busy as the Chair of NLR and a member of the RFU Council but I’m sure you’ll see him at your place or ours. Mike is concentrating on his school work now and also following his son, Lucas, who has played for England U18s and London Scottish while on Harlequins’ books. He has inherited his father’s propensity for running through brick walls!
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WEvans ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 08 Dec 2016 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 1427 |
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Or the realists!
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