Regional 1 Midlands
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Topic: Regional 1 Midlands
Posted By: Richmids
Subject: Regional 1 Midlands
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:26
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Nuns have announced new coaching lineup for next season. Danny Wright moves up from the Colts to coach the side with Elliott Brown coaching the backs after hanging up his boots. Robin Hislop will be coaching the forwards while balancing time with Wasps https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid021rKheNuav9PmeThU3dUiNxua8ZbR5xjZ26VgMwxE2sX9zJvyXjq3VqxrnACssPN8l&id=145965128761309&m_entstream_source=timeline" rel="nofollow - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid021rKheNuav9PmeThU3dUiNxua8ZbR5xjZ26VgMwxE2sX9zJvyXjq3VqxrnACssPN8l&id=145965128761309&m_entstream_source=timeline
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2022 at 23:26
I would've thought Danny would be well placed to coach the forwards. No? ------------- Our Club |
Richmids wrote:Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2022 at 15:09
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I was surprised with the new setup. Hoping for a better season as the tough start did not help and was playing catchup. Be interesting to see how the promoted sides go. Will it still be 3 down from this level?
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Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2022 at 18:25
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Nuns have announced the below have re-signed for next season: Rickie Aley (fly half) James Redman (front row) Ed Hopkins (front row) Ben Heywood (second row) Martin Wood (back row) Also Nuns have signed Andrew Murray (centre) who played for us back in the National League days and Devon Coulson (second row) from Lutterworth
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Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2022 at 17:34
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Nuns have four further re-signed players announced: George Wallis (back row) Matt Guilfoyle (back three) Dan Southall (front row) Travis Bennett-AllHuckleberry (centre)
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Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:07
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Hi Rich, What is the significance of players "signing"? ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:42
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Hiya Section19, I am just ticking down the days till the season starts  I do not know why Nuns announce re-signings but a couple new signings have been announced.I do not know to much about the promoted sides but hoping we can have a better start to the season and not in a battle to stay up.
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Posted By: MikeGC
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2022 at 09:17
. It suggests to me that these are players who have signed a contract to play at the club, presumably indicating that they are receiving a fee. At least that’s how it reads to me. As Club Secretary (we’re in Regional 1 North West) I know that our first XV squad have continued to pay their membership subscriptions and will be eligible for selection next season. We choose not to pay players but see similar (signing or re-signing) announcements from other clubs in our league. |
Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 13:22
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Joe Jackson (flanker) from Broadstreet to Moseley. ------------- "What I need is a strong drink and a peer group" |
Posted By: marigold
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 14:18
| 'Joe Jackson (flanker) from Broadstreet to Moseley.'- Is she really going out with him? |
Posted By: CJB1
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:32
------------- "What I need is a strong drink and a peer group" |
Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2022 at 07:15
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Whats happened at Liberty Way? Played 8 - won 1, lost 7? ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2022 at 06:03
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Yeah two wins now but yeah not looking good for Nuns. To be fair they could of won more (away at Derby, home to Burton and Broadstreet) the side are just making silly mistakes and defensive errors which if they cut out they would be higher. The win against Bridgnorth did think maybe this is turning the corner but then they threw away a win against Broadstreet.
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Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2022 at 09:16
| Without being too unkind Nuns have been under-achieving for a number of seasons now and despite changes in personnel they don't look like turning things around. Most worryingly they have lost to the three teams immediately above them and with 3 going down are already 9 points adrift of safety. I feel they probably will escape purely on the fact they seem capable of getting results against the better teams. Good luck! |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2022 at 12:36
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Hope your right Thatbloke but yeah after the games so far I did not expect the win against Bridgnorth. Bromsgrove, Derby, Dudley and Kenilworth are up before Christmas. Away at Derby and Kenilworth we could of nicked the win so hopefully at home might get something. Dudley are looking to be going up so not expecting much and Bromsgrove away but then who knows we beat North when they were second. If we do go down there might be the local derby with Nuneaton Old Eds!
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Posted By: cobbler
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2022 at 21:13
Actually 2 teams are relegated from each level 5 league (6 of them) 1 promoted from each league below (12 of them). As there are 3 Midlands level 6 leagues but only one Midlands level 5 league (whereas 3 North level 6 with 2 North level 5) you have to read from that there will be a Midlands team (not necessarily one of the promoted ones) going into one of the Northern leagues. |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2022 at 09:17
| Thanks for clarifying Cobbler - I just saw 3 feeder leagues in the Midlands so assumed it would be 3 up, 3 down. Actually 3 down out of a 12 team league would be extremely harsh! |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2022 at 10:25
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Thanks Cobbler that helps the survival not look so bad with just two going down
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Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2022 at 07:26
How's survival looking now Rich? ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2022 at 08:22
I was maybe being Mr Positive after we beat Bridgnorth who were second but after 8-6 at halftime Bromsgrove just ran away and silly errors again  Run to Christmas there is home to Derby and Kenilworth and away to Dudley. Not expecting anything at DK but Nuns need to win the two home games or fear that could be it.
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Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2022 at 07:13
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[QUOTE=Richmids]I was maybe being Mr Positive after we beat Bridgnorth who were second but after 8-6 at halftime Bromsgrove just ran away and silly errors again Run to Christmas there is home to Derby and Kenilworth and away to Dudley. Not expecting anything at DK but Nuns need to win the two home games or fear that could be it. [I agree, we must win home games to stand any chance, but can't see it happening.  ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2022 at 16:57
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Another defeat for the Nuns. Is this the worst Nuns team in living memory? ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2022 at 20:39
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Yeah I think that is it now though still hold a little hope but I think that is Nuns down. Not sure what is going on and your right this is one of the worse Nuns sides I have seen  |
Posted By: cobbler
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2022 at 19:54
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Yes Nuns are falling away and as well as DK away being tough, I would say Kenilworth are a much better side now than earlier in the season. First ever win for Derby (1sts) at Nuneaton I believe. |
Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2023 at 12:44
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Well here we go again. Happy New Year to all Regional 1 followers. Nuns away at Lichfield - a battle of the basement strongmen. The winners have some hope - the losers, no hope.  ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2023 at 07:34
Gutsy performance from the Nuns. Led 14-0, 17-14 at half time and saw it out well in second half winning 34-21. Unbeaten this year! Well done to all concerned. COYN. ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2023 at 15:52
Well done Nuns, gutted missed the game as been in bed with the flu the past week but saw the updates. Lets hope they have now turned the corner. Syston away next will be tough but hopefully might make it two on the trot.
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Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 11 Jan 2023 at 07:08
That would be nice - here's hoping. ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Glasshouse
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2023 at 07:58
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It's been a really exciting season so far, some of the teams that were fancied pre season are vying for the top spots despite a few poor results earlier on. Just 13 points between 2nd and 9th with nearly every team able to beat others on their day. Dudley just leading and have a game in hand....shame their match v Bridgnorth was called off. Still all to play for and we (Kenilworth) are thoroughly enjoying our return to the league, great to play sides we've not faced for a few years.
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Posted By: cobbler
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2023 at 21:03
| Kenilworth seemed to have a shaky start to the season but were a classy side on their visit to Derby. I think they will make the top 4. |
Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2023 at 08:31
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Has anyone ever scored more than 40 points and lost? ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: cobbler
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2023 at 20:51
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Last week from level below... |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2023 at 16:35
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I think the slight hope Nuns had has gone. Saw on facebook the club were having a meeting and reading the comments looks like there are a few people not happy with the current setup. Hopefully next season they will bounce back!
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Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2023 at 07:34
Yeh, Nuns not in a good place at the moment. As in life there always needs to be balance. We seem to have got it wrong. The First XV is our flagship and it seems to have been neglected. ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Glasshouse
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 14:00
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Most results going to form at the moment apart from Lichfield turning over Bromsgrove away yesterday. Can anyone reel DK in? Not looking likely as they seem unstoppable at the moment. Syston, Kenilworth and Bridgnorth all face them on consecutive weeks so that will no doubt decide things. The revised fixtures see the season stretch into April after initially supposed to end on 11th March. Am guessing the Pizza Cup is being shelved or now not possible for some teams. Also...are we all looking forward to playing Worcester/Sixways/ Stourbridge at Wasps' borrowed ground next season? Utter madness!!
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Posted By: Mark W-J
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 15:37
Latest I've heard is that it's scheduled to start 1st April with finals first weekend of May.
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Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2023 at 16:03
| Went down to Broadstreet see Nuns. Close edgy derby Nuns were unlucky not to win. I was going to post yesterday but just saw post on instagram that confirms what thought as Nuns are looking for a new head coach. Did wonder why Danny was not there Friday night. |
Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 17:14
Yes Danny was sacked weeks ago - Elmo has been in charge. ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2023 at 20:44
Ah ok thanks Section19 not been down to a game till Friday. They did look better, hoping for a good end to the season and if we go down we will be a good position to bounceback up with the experience the squad have had and some additions 
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Posted By: Section19
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2023 at 12:04
The seasons not over yet Rich. Storming performance from the Nuns to dominate a game with flowing rugby. Just like the old days. The players are all on board, and will give it their all till its not mathematical possible. Elmos 250th appearance and the win were good reason to celebrate. COYN. ------------- Cymru am byth. |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2023 at 11:36
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I was keeping an eye on the score as was at Wales v England. Excellent result and great to see the players and board all behind the club. Bromsgrove, Burton and Oundle to come. Think we can beat Bromsgrove at home, hopefully beat Burton as should of won at home to them and then do the double over Oundle to finish above Stoke
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2023 at 12:04
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What a choice, a flowing game with a high level of skill, or Wales v England. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Glasshouse
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:18
| The high level of skill deserted us on Saturday sadly! Fair play to Nuns, they appeared to want it a bit more and sadly injuries and unavailability finally caught up with us. Hoping for a reaction at home to Derby this week though. |
Posted By: Glasshouse
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:20
| Sadly we forgot to bring our high level of skill on Saturday and Nuns seemed to want it a bit more which has been rare for us this year. Nuns played well and sadly injuries and unavailability also finally caught up with us. Looking for a big reaction on Saturday at home to Derby. |
Posted By: Sir_Q
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:56
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You can say that again
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Posted By: Glasshouse
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 18:39
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23/24 Teams announced: Banbury Broadstreet Bridgnorth Bromsgrove Burton Derby Kenilworth Old Halesonians Oxford Harlequins Stoke Stourbridge Syston
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Posted By: Archangel
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 18:43
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East Midlands appears to be no longer in the Midlands but apparently part of the affluent South East! ------------- Too old but young enough to learn |
Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 19:33
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Looks like it could be a close one to call for the top looking at that lineup! Does anyone know if the leagues below in the midlands region have been announced yet? (Just hoping to see a sneaky peak of Nuns and the other local sides)
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Posted By: Oldman1
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 20:06
| I understand there is ongoing discussion about the advisability of Oxford Quins and Banbury being in t eMidlands aas opposed to Oundle and Old Northamptonians being in the south. |
Posted By: Glasshouse
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 20:54
Nuns Newbold Kettering Northampton Old Scouts Oadby Wyggs Olney Lutterworth Leicester Forest Peterborough Towcestrians Market Harborough Wellingborough
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Posted By: cobbler
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 21:21
Yes even more of an West Midlands slant than last year. North Midlands sides have been playing in the North (Paviors and West Bridgford last season, Leek this season). Now the two more South Easterly teams (Oundle and ONs) join Bedford Ath in South East league. Only Derby and Syston left in league from traditional East Midlands counties (Burton and Broad Street bordering on the region!)
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Posted By: cobbler
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 21:22
Does that actually mean discussion that might change things or just those 4 clubs being upset?
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Posted By: Robb
Date Posted: 11 May 2023 at 21:49
It would only change if they appeal to the RFU and the RFU finds they made a mistake in terms of mileage. But given they admit there are going to be clubs that are outliers, I think the odds of the clubs being successful in an appeal are very slim.
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Posted By: Richmids
Date Posted: 12 May 2023 at 07:51
| Thanks Glasshouse, looks like a few road trips and few new grounds to tick off |
Posted By: Iamok123
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2023 at 18:20
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Stourbridge 60 - 8 Broadstreet Great performance and a welcome display after last seasons challenges.
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