Round 1 Fixtures and Predictions
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Topic: Round 1 Fixtures and Predictions
Posted By: castleparknight
Subject: Round 1 Fixtures and Predictions
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2023 at 13:20
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Here are the fixtures this weekend Ampthill v Cambridge (Sat 14:00) Caldy v Nottingham (Sat 14:00) Doncaster Knights v Hartpury (Sat 14:30) Bedford v Ealing (Sat 15:00) Bye v Coventry ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
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Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2023 at 13:25
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Cornish Pirates (5) v (1) London Scottish It's a long way down cannot see the Scots winning down there Ampthill (5) v (2) Cambridge Derby match and going with home win Caldy (1)v (5) Nottingham The archers looking stronger this year Doncaster Knights (5) v (1) Hartpury I think the boys are ready to get into some real fixtures Bedford (2) v (5) Ealing Could go either way, I think the Blues will make Ealing work very hard (fixture of the week) Bye v Coventry (RIP Jersey Reds) - Saddened to see, this this would have been my fixture of the week
------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2023 at 17:11
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Cornish Pirates 5-0 London Scottish. A hard fixture for Scottish to start their season with, and I think they will come away empty-handed. Ampthill 5-0 Cambridge. A fairly local derby but Ampthill have recruited well, and after a hard time in the Cup, they are pumped up to tackle the league. Caldy 4-1 Nottingham. Nottingham might have improved but Caldy at home are tough opposition. Doncaster 5-1 Hartpury. Doncaster to win and score four tries, but Hartpury might get a few of their win too. Bedford 1-5 Ealing. The same comment applies as the Doncaster game, except the away side should triumph. ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: *Stalwart
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2023 at 17:35
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Cornish Pirates 5-0 London Scottish Ampthill 5-0 Cambridge. Caldy 4-1 Nottingham Doncaster 5-0 Hartpury Bedford 0-4 Ealing ------------- *Stalwart |
Posted By: AnIdiotAbroad
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 09:49
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Cornish Pirates 5-0 London Scottish - Chiefs too strong for Quins Ampthill 5-0 Cambridge - - Good win for the Mob, can't see a TBP or losing BP for Cambridge Caldy 1-5 Nottingham - Could be the reverse outcome but favour the Archers in this one Doncaster 5-1 Hartpury - Tough day at Franklin Gardens but Donny will bounce back, 'Pury like to chuck it about should be a very good game Bedford 2-5 Ealing - Has the makings of a classic, potential banana skin for ET ------------- Transparency avoids ambiguity |
Posted By: WILD BOAR
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 10:33
| The Jersey Reds v Coventry match is still on according to the BBC and RFU!!! |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 11:04
Fingers on the pulse. Or on something, anyway. ------------- Our Club |
WILD BOAR wrote:Posted By: *Stalwart
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 13:43
Says it all. Useless. ------------- *Stalwart |
Posted By: Whistle watcher
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 16:41
To paraphrase Tony HanHuckleberry, they won't find a pulse where they keep their fingers..
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Posted By: seagoon
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 17:04
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Caldy v Nottingham is 3 o'clock ko NOT 2 o'clock ------------- Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana |
Posted By: Old Gold
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 17:34
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Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 London Scottish Ampthill 5 - 0 Cambridge Caldy 4 - 0 Nottingham Doncaster 5 - 0 Hartpury Bedford 2 - 5 Ealing ------------- One Club |
Posted By: greenpower
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 20:55
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pirates 5 0 scottish ampthill 5 0 cambridge caldy 5 0 nottingham doncaster 5 0 hartpury bedford 1 5 ealing
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Posted By: All the Way
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 07:33
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Cornish Pirates 5-0 London Scottish Ampthill 5-0 Cambridge. Caldy 1-4 Nottingham Doncaster 5-0 Hartpury Bedford 0-5 Ealing |
Posted By: BigChief
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 08:34
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Cornish Pirates 5 - 1 London Scottish Ampthill 5 - 1 Cambridge Caldy 4 - 1 Nottingham Doncaster Knights 5 - 0 Hartpury Bedford 5 - 2 Ealing ------------- For the ordinary purposes of conversation, a superficial knowledge of many things goes further than an intimacy with one or two. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 12:11
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 12:17
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Ealing team line up very impressive. It would seem that the two week break was enough to get many niggles fixed, as we get run outs from many former prem and international players who weren't available during the cup. My only concerns are that Willis is starting after not getting any game time for about five months, and is only backed up by Twelvetrees moving to 10 if needed. The other concern is that our 6/7 are both not first choice due to injuries, though our line up is going to be absolutely enormous with Montgomery at 6.
I hope everyone enjoys this one, I won't be there as some prat vandalized my car.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 12:20
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Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 London Scottish - Long ride there, long ride back for Scottish. Ampthill 5 - 1 Cambridge - Depends on injury situation for Cambridge. Caldy 1 - 4 Nottingham - I think Nottingham could surprise some. Doncaster Knights 5 - 0 Hartpury - Hopefully not the Donny performance from the fnal round of the cup. Bedford 1 - 5 Ealing - This all depends on whether or not Ealing can be more than the sum of its parts. They're good parts, but I've not seen them on the field together before. |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 12:36
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I find it amusing you have concerns Gerg!!! With the squad Ealing have they should see the season through unbeaten and give Newcastle a fright in the play off!!! ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 12:56
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Ealing have 4 former Blues there Blues will no doubt be looking to attack where Alo stands, although the wet weather isn’t going to help. 15. Matt Worley, 14. Seán French, 13. Michael Le Bourgeois, 12. Jordan Venter, 11. Dean Adamson, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Alex Day (C); 1. Joey Conway, 2. James Fish, 3. Oisin Heffernan, 4. Robin Williams, 5. Alex Woolford, 6. Luke Frost, 7. Kieran Curran, 8. Cameron King 16. Jacob Fields, 17. Jamie Jack, 18. Bryan O’Connor, 19. Jordan Onojaife, 20. Jac Arthur, 21. James Lennon, 22. Louis Grimoldby, 23. Ethan Grayson |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 13:22
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http://pbs.twimg.com/media/F84OesWXwAAvPH6?format=jpg&name=small" rel="nofollow">  Our last two encounters at Dillingham park took place in named storms, Brian and David. They were therefore low scoring encounters, but we won both of those. Hopefully we can do it again in Babet.
------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Donnyknightfan
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 18:00
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Predictions: Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 London Scottish Ampthill 5 - 0 Cambridge Caldy 4 - 1 Nottingham Doncaster 5 - 1 Hartpury Bedford 1 - 5 Ealing As mentioned previously, it’s very sad to see Jersey not on the fixture list anymore. I always enjoyed the battles that the Knights had against them, it was never less than competitive and full-blooded against the Reds. They will be missed. ------------- Donny Knights - best team in Yorkshire |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 20:28
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Pirates leading exiles 7Nil at half time ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 21:14
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Pirates lead 14 - 0
Now 21 - 0 That's full time
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Posted By: *Stalwart
Date Posted: 20 Oct 2023 at 22:59
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Good win for The Pirates against a useful looking Scottish outfit in terrible conditions. ------------- *Stalwart |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 14:22
| Ampthill 7 Cambridge 0 |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 14:42
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 14:43
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 14:53
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Ampthill 7 Cambridge 7 ht Donny 0 Hartpury 3
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 14:56
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Ampthill 7 Cambridge 7 ht Donny 7 Hartpury 3 on 25 mins
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:01
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Ampthill 7 Cambridge 7 ht Donny 10 Hartpury 3 on 30 mins
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:05
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Ampthill 7 Cambridge 7 Donny 10 Hartpury 8 on 35 mins
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:09
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Ampthill 7 Cambridge 7
Donny 10 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 0 Bedford 7 Ealing 0
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:11
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Ampthill 14 Cambridge 7 Donny 10 Hartpury 8 ht Caldy 5 Notts 0 Bedford 7 Ealing 0
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:18
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Ampthill 14 Cambridge 12 Donny 10 Hartpury 8 ht Caldy 5 Notts 7 Bedford 7 Ealing 0
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:21
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 12
Donny 10 Hartpury 8 ht Caldy 5 Notts 7 Bedford 7 Ealing 0 2 yc for blues
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:23
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 12
Donny 10 Hartpury 8 ht Caldy 5 Notts 7 Bedford 7 Ealing 5 2 yc for blues
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:25
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 19 Donny 10 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 7 Bedford 7 Ealing 5 2 yc for blues
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:30
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 19 Donny 10 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 12 Bedford 7 Ealing 12 2 yc for blues
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:31
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 19 Donny 10 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 17 Bedford 7 Ealing 12 2 yc for blues
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:32
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 19 Donny 17 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 17 Bedford 7 Ealing 12 2 yc for blues
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:34
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 19 Donny 17 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 7 Ealing 12
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:36
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 26 tbp Donny 17 Hartpury 8 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 7 Ealing 19
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:39
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 26 tbp Donny 17 Hartpury 15 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 7 Ealing 19
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:40
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 26 tbp Donny 17 Hartpury 15 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 19
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:47
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HT Blues (2 tries) 14-19 (3 tries) Ealing Blues have had 3 yellow cards and that is when Ealing have scored. They haven’t looked as direct and physical as usual. Blues scored one when with 14. Strangling a slow game Ealing look tired but have the slope with them. Referee has made some strange decisions and choices. Blues certainly not out of it.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:50
SurprisedbEaling would look tired. First game for most players on two weeks rest
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:52
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Ampthill 21 Cambridge 26 tbp Donny 20 Hartpury 15 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 19
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:54
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 15 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 19 |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:59
Maybe not match fit? They have been walking around and some players have been really blowing. They have a decent bench though to bring on and head down the slope. ATT 2380
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 15:59
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 5 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 19
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:12
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 12 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 19
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:17
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 17 Notts 24 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 26 tbp
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:19
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2
Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 17 Notts 27 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 26 tbp
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:24
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 24 tbp Notts 27 tbp Bedford 14 Ealing 26 tbp
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:27
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 24 tbp Notts 32 tbp Bedford 21 Ealing 26 tbp |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:34
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 24 tbp Notts 32 tbp Bedford 21 Ealing 29 tbp Att 2380
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:41
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 24 tbp Notts 37 tbp Bedford 21 Ealing 36 tbp Att 2380
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:44
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2
Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 31 tbp Notts 37 tbp Bedford 21 Ealing 41 tbp Att 2380
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Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 16:46
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Ampthill 28 Cambridge 26 ft 5pts to 2 Donny 20 Hartpury 18 ft Attendance announced at Castle Park as 2056 Caldy 31 tbp Notts 44 tbp ft Bedford 21 Ealing 41 tbp ft Att 2380
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:45
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Cambridge started slowly, and for the first 20
minutes, Ampthill looked like they might run away with it. But tough
defence from the Blood and Sand limited them to one score. Then
Cambridge found their collective feet and started to dominate the set
piece and in territory, drawing level just before half-time. Ampthill scored first in the second half, but Cambridge struck back and then finally took the lead with their fourth try. Cambridge thought they had done enough, but gave up a penalty deep inside the Ampthill 22. The mob chose to tap and run and went 70 metres, Cambridge kept them out, but were offside. Another tap lad to several more phases and joy on the Cambridge bench when the ref signalled held up, turning to desolation when they realised he was playing advantage. The third time, Ampthill found a gap and drove over. Cracking game, Cambridge's missed conversion hit the post. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:47
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What was the attendance? ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 19:01
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No idea, I do not recall it being announced, and I am poor at estimating. It was quite easy to move along the barrier to follow play. If forced to guess, I would say 500. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: dunc999
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 22:34
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Blues right in it with 15 to go at 21-26, but ref made some questionable decisions to get Ealing over the line, never seen a side off their feet at so many rucks!
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Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2023 at 23:05
Terrible game by Ealing they looked so unfit especially when they scored the winning margin of twenty points. I have never seen so many yellow cards and there should have been a few more against Bedford. ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2023 at 15:49
708 according to the Rugby Paper. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: MarkyMark
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2023 at 19:16
| Now now No 7! Behave |
Posted By: Eel11
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2023 at 10:47
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Posted By: All the Way
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2023 at 12:46
| I'm not seeing a thread for Round 2 predictions....is there one? |
Posted By: renbiv
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2023 at 15:03
There is now  |