Championship - Round 12
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Topic: Championship - Round 12
Posted By: Cannon
Subject: Championship - Round 12
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 11:34
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Because I'm away for a while. Bedford Blues v Coventry London Scottish v Nottingham Jersey v Ealing Hartpury v Newcastle Cornish Pirates v Doncaster Knights Yorkshire Carnegie v Ampthill ------------- Rucks and mauls may bust my balls, but whips and chains excite me!! |
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Posted By: Cannon
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 11:36
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Bedford 1-5 Coventry London Scottish 1-5 Nottingham Jersey 1-4 Ealing Hartpury 0-5 Newcastle Cornish Pirates 5-0 Doncaster Knights Yorkshire Carnegie 0-5 Ampthill
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Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 13:55
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Predictions: Bedford 4 v 1 Coventry - close game this one. London Scottish 2 v 5 Nottingham - no idea really. high scoring I think. Jersey 0 v 5 Ealing - Jersey not as consistent this year and not as strong at home. Hartpury 1 v 5 Newcastle - too much quality for Falcons but Hartpury will make them work hard. Cornish Pirates 5 v 0 Doncaster - I'm afraid Donny are mediocre. Pirates by 25. Leeds 1 v 5 Ampthill - still no win for Leeds. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 13:59
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Bedford 4 -1 Coventry - Blues on the up. It helps when you have players playing in-position. London Scottish 1-4 Nottingham - I expect this to come down to a last minute penalty kick. Again. Jersey 1-5 Ealing - Sad that I can't make it to this game, but Ealing's form post-Christmas has been very impressive. I still think they'll leak 4 tries, but pile up the points. Hartpury 0-4 Newcastle - Hartpury becoming a tough nut to crack at home; they'll want to prove themselves after a thrashing last weekend. Not enough to get over the line, but I think they hold the score close. Cornish Pirates 5-0 Doncaster Knights - Pirates to refocus after losing a close one. No Olver magic to save the day this week. Leeds 0-5 Ampthill - Some would say this is one of Leeds best chances of the year to pick up a win. I would say that that was true only if a zombie apocalypse breaks out and leads to the demise of the entire Ampthill team before the weekend. No points for Leeds.
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Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 14:43
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Bedford 4 v 1 Coventry London Scottish 4 v 1 Nottingham Jersey 0 v 5 Ealing Hartpury 0 v 5 Newcastle Cornish Pirates 4 v 1 Doncaster Leeds 0 v 4 Ampthill
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 16:41
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Championship Match Officials London Scottish vs Nottingham Referee: Adam Leal Assistant referees: Dean Richards, Gareth Holsgrove Assessor: David Morgan &Peter Huckle Bedford Blues vs Coventry Referee: Karl Dickson Assistant referees: Simon Harding, Nick Marshall Assessor: Gary Welsh Jersey vs Ealing Trailfinders Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe Assistant referees: Gregory Garner, Nigel Carrick Assessor: Sam Collins Hartpury University vs Newcastle Falcons Referee: Fergus Kirby Assistant referees: Clare Daniels, Ryan Collier Assessor: Lloyd Jackson Cornish Pirates vs Doncaster Knights Referee: Alexander Thomas Assistant referees: Simon Adams, Ian Bibey Assessor: Stephen Leyshon Yorkshire Carnegie vs Ampthill Referee: Jack Makepeace Assistant referees: Lionel Spooner, William Burton Assessor: Ian Mitchell ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Welshie7
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 17:55
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Bedford 4 v 1 Coventry London Scottish 4 v 1 Nottingham Jersey 1 v 4 Ealing Hartpury 0 v 5 Newcastle Cornish Pirates 5 v 0 Doncaster Leeds 1 v 5 Ampthill |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 18:06
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Bedford 5-2 Coventry - Bedford are finding their feet whilst Coventry struggle away. London Scottish 1-4 Nottingham - the away side to scrape it. Jersey 1-4 Ealing - A right battle. Might be close. Hartpury 0-5 Newcastle - And the Falcons just roll on. Cornish Pirates 5-0 - Could be a long trip and a long afternoon for Donny. Yorkshire Carnegie 0-5 Ampthill - I think Ampthill adapt more to The Championship with every game. |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 18:30
Surprised with the referee choice for Blues game. I guess he’s deemed to be impartial (I know all referees are but) as a former Blues player who was mentored by Nick Walshe.
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corporalcarrot wrote:Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 19:33
It does seem a tad close to home.
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Posted By: Paul Rossborough
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 20:15
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Dont mention Nick Walshe. Crikey..! ------------- All views expressed are my own |
Posted By: Guinness John
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 20:21
------------- Bedford Blues Supporter of the Year 2010 - 2011 |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 20:43
| Karl Dickson left Bedford in 2009 - surely there has to be a 'statute of limitations' that deems him capable of handling one of their games 11 years later?! |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 21:21
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Bedford 4-1 Coventry Home advantage London Scottish 5-2 Nottingham but could go either way Jersey 1-5 Ealing - Weather dependent Hartpury 0-5 Newcastle - just Cornish Pirates 5-0 Doncaster Knights - Knights not great Yorkshire Carnegie 0-5 Ampthill - Leeds awful, Amps will enjoy this
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 22:20
His brother was only there last season as well. He was coached by both current coaches of each team. Sean Davey a former Premiership referee played for the Blues, but could never referee Blues other than a lot of home friendlies, which he said he always enjoyed. I am just surprised, there are a lot of referees available, why put him in this position where he could be questioned by both teams on the decisions he makes. I'm sure he would be impartial both ways but in my opinion an odd decision. |
Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 10:44
| He’s an extremely good ref, good to see him in the Championship. |
Posted By: Bedford Bear
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 10:53
What a great choice! He's an emerging international referee who went to Coventry Uni and the Blues Academy/1st XV! It will increase his experience. With over 120 years of close rivalry the game is a long running derby (forgetting Northampton Saints) it's 17 years since Coventry won a league victory at Bedford and promises to be a hum-dinger. More recent precedences; Last December Karl was TMO for Harlequins vs Gloucester! Similarly, Pontypool born Luke Pearce played for Wales U16 exiles before refereeing the 2018 Wales v Springboks match and the 2019 Wales v Georgia world cup match. Good luck to all! |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 11:35
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Bedford 4-1 Coventry ... If Blues play like they did last week, then it should be a good, entertaining game and I will go for a tight home win as Cov aren't the best away from home at the moment. London Scottish 5-2 Nottingham ... Another good game in store. LS will try to dominate through the forwards and Nottingham will try to move it wide. This will be the only Scottish victory of the day. Jersey 1-5 Ealing ... The forecast looks pretty good at the moment for a running game. Jersey are ravaged by injuries in the backs, so I will have to favour the visitors for this one. IF....IF Jersey manage to secure good ball and keep 15 players on the pitch and don't get any more injuries, then I could see a final 20 minute winning surge, but lots of if's. Hartpury 0-4 Newcastle ... Hartpury to keep this really tight, but Newcastle to grind out comfortable win. Cornish Pirates 4-1 Doncaster Knights ... Oh dear Lord!! have you seen the weather forecast for this one. If it goes ahead I don't see the ball moving through the hands very often. One for the purists and the ducks I think....please stay safe one and all. Yorkshire Carnegie 0-5 Ampthill ... I can't see anything but a comfortable away win. |
Posted By: PI003
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 12:11
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Bedford 1 - 4 Coventry - heart ruling the head on this one despite Cov’s poor recent away form. London Scottish 5 - Nottingham 2 - home form should see the Exiles to a win. Jersey 1 - 5 Ealing - Ealing to continue their recent good winning form. Hartpury 0 - 5 Newcastle- Falcons to step into the unknown and different playing arena for another win. Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 Doncaster - Pirates to bounce back from last week’s surprising defeat. Yorkshire Carnegie 0 - 5 Ampthill - could be another Polynesian knees-up in the MK45 area on Sunday after another Championship win. Enjoy your rugby this weekend everyone. |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 12:41
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COVENTRY RUGBY TEAM TO PLAY BEDFORD BLUES Greene King IPA Championship Round 12 Goldington Road Friday, February 7th, 2020 Kick off 7:45pm 15 Dan Lewis; 14 James Martin, 13 Rob Knox, 12 Will Owen, 11 David Halaifonua; 10 Rory Jennings, 9 Tom Kessell; 1 Gerard Ellis, 2 Scott Tolmie, 3 Phil Boulton, 4 Adam Peters, 5 Nile Dacres, 6 Ben Nutley, 7 Luke Wallace, 8 Ryan Burrows (capt) 16 Darren Dawidiuk, (fr2) 17 Toby Trinder, (fr) 18 Luc Jeannot, (fr) 19 George Oram, 20 Senitiki Nayalo, 21 Pete White, 22 Tony Fenner, 23 Heath Stevens |
Posted By: The Perfect Ten
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 15:25
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London Scottish 5 Nottingham 1 Bedford Blues 5 Coventry 1 Jersey 0 Ealing Trailfinders 5 Hartpury University 0 Newcastle Falcons 5 Cornish Pirates 4 Doncaster Knights 1 Yorkshire Carnegie 0 Ampthill 5 |
Posted By: JonDee
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 15:39
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London Scottish 1 Nottingham 4 Bedford Blues 1 Coventry 4 Jersey 0 Ealing Trailfinders 4 Hartpury University 0 Newcastle Falcons 5 Cornish Pirates 4 Doncaster Knights 1 Yorkshire Carnegie 0 Ampthill 5 |
Posted By: Silverfish
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 17:59
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Bedford 4 v 0 Coventry London Scottish 5 v 1 Nottingham Jersey 1 v 5 Ealing Hartpury 0 v 5 Newcastle Cornish Pirates 5 v 0 Doncaster Leeds 1 v 5 Ampthill ------------- Silverfish |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 08:38
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Bedford 3-3 Coventry Should be a cracking game, full of errors and tries. 5-2 either way probably more likely. Scottish 4-1 Nottingham Two well matched sides but home advantage to decide it. Jersey 5-0 Ealing On comparing the two squads and current playing and disciplinary form Trailfinders should win this at a canter and weather unlikely to help the home team but I'm feeling lucky so going for a home banker. Hartpury 4-1 Newcastle Howay Hartpury Barbarians borrow as many players as necessary but be first to beat the favourites. Pirates 5-0 Doncaster A banker but that prediction must give Donny a good chance Leeds 1-4 Ampthill - A close game would be good. ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 12:10
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Ealing Trailfinders team to play Jersey Reds at 14:00 on Saturday 8th February at Stade Santander International: Quite a bit of continuity from last week, which is usually a good thing in my book, especially after a 59-5 victory. Happy to see that Els is back up front after what turns out to just be a rest week last week and not an injury. A bit surprised to see a change to the 9/10 partnership again, but I suppose you need to spread the game time around? Otherwise, thrilled to see Peter Lydon starting at fullback again. 15 Peter Lydon 14 Pat Howard 13 Jack Tovey 12 Harry Sloan 11 Reon Joseph 10 Steven Shingler 9 Craig Hampson 1 Jordan Els 2 Alun Walker 3 Elliot Millar Mills 4 Ben West 5 James Cannon 6 Shane Buckley 7 Jordy Reid 8 Rayn Smid © 16 Matt Cornish 17 Will Davis 18 George Davis 19 Sam Dickinson 20 Adam Korczyk 21 Nathan Fowles 22 Craig Willis 23 Levi Davis |
Posted By: Taffy
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 12:20
I doubt Bedford Blues are!
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Posted By: Fat Albert
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 12:57
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Ampthill squad for Leeds includes some new loan/dual reg players and has an unfamiliar look. 15 Lewis, Tomi - on season loan from Scarlets 14 Sutherland, Spencer 13 Morris, Olly - dual reg with Worcester 12 Matthews, Tommy - dual reg with Saints 11 Foster, Will 10 Grimoldby, Louis (C) 9 Barrett, Kevin 1 Pupuma, Luvuyo 2 Ward, Dave 3 Lutui, Aleki 4 Johnson, Billy 5 Kerry, Shay 6 Langley, Rob 7 Bercis, Joe 8 Blackmore, Syd 16 van Vuuren, Michael - dual reg with Saints 17 Christie, Ben 18 Collins, Matt 19 Arthur, Jac 20 Allman, Will 21 Fukofuka, Leon 22 Hanks, Sam 23 Gillespie, Josh - dual reg with Saints ------------- a Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother |
Posted By: Mark W-J
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 13:04
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I reckon Kevin Barrett, Dave Ward and Aleki Lutui have probably racked up more wins at Headingley than the entire Leeds squad combined. |
Posted By: fatbear
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 13:12
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Is that one win ? |
Posted By: Mark W-J
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 14:12
| Varndell must have a couple.... |
Posted By: All the Way
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 15:32
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Bedford 1-5 Coventry All downhill for Cov in the second half. London Scottish 1-4 Nottingham Close match. Jersey 1-4 Ealing Trailfinders get pulled into a Jersey arm-wrestle. Hartpury 0-5 Newcastle 'nuf said. Cornish Pirates 4-0 Doncaster Knights Low-scoring match - baton down the hatches. Yorkshire Carnegie 0-4 Ampthill High stakes in the high winds.
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Posted By: elmsall man
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 15:58
| Careful - The Namibians have arrived and are selected for this game-9 (4 or 5 I think) |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 18:45
| Per the YC website it is just the three new Namibian signings. Good for them and for YC. But I still think The mighty As from “the village” in Mid Bedfordshire will spoil the party, even in a gale force 9 wind. But what do I know. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:10
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20 mins. Bedford 7-3 Cov
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:16
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Bed 7-10 Cov
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:20
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Bed 12-10 Cov
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:39
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Blues looking good so far and go down slope 2nd half. ATT 2612 I think it was
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Posted By: Shush
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:39
| LS 5 - 17 Nottingham HT |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:56
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Bed 19-15 Cov
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Posted By: Shush
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 21:02
| LS 10 - 23 Notts |
Posted By: Shush
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 21:05
| LS 10 - 30 Notts |
Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 22:01
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FT Bedford 19 - 15 Coventry. Blues are on a roll now. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 22:02
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FT Bedford 19 Cov 15 hard to get scores tonight - Twitter has gone down. Don't know what happened at the RAG, although seemed like it was heading for a surprisingly large away win
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 22:07
| 17-30 FT at the RAG according to BBC |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 23:08
Wasn't just me then? I couldn't even get on here after the 50th (ish) minute. Proper pain... ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 10:30
| Still no eye witness accounts from the RAG. I guess many Notts supporters may have found it difficult to get there on a Friday night. There were formerly several active posters from LS, but don't seem to hear from them much these days... |
Posted By: Capt Sparrow
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 11:30
I got the Access Denied reply all day yesterday but logged on first time this am, so frustrating. It happens regularly all the time now.
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 11:42
| I can't recall Twitter dropping out during matches for some time b4 last night... |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 13:19
| Cracking day in Jersey, sunny and light winds until Ciara arrives this evening - we'll be in the bar by then! KO 2pm |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 14:51
| Ht Reds 10 Ealing 11 - as tight as that sounds |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 15:57
| FT in Jersey 24-28, it ebbed and flowed but ET were ahead when the music stopped... |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 16:12
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Just back home from St. Peter’s. Believe me, this was a game of the highest quality between 2 very evenly matched sides and when it is that close games hinge on mistakes. Sadly for Jersey it fell to Will Homer, who was the best Ref on the park I have to say, whose poor clearance kick fell to Ealing just outside the 22 and boy did they make us pay. Jersey looked like winning it up until then, mainly thanks to Homers 2 fantastic tries, but when you play a top quality side like Ealing, give them an inch...... Fantastic game if rugby!! |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 16:25
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 16:29
But not too much luck eh? Believe you are at ours in a couple weeks for the cup?
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 17:40
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Jerorky
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 19:10
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Have to disagree with Brizzer and his view of Will Homer's play. Had he not been replaced, the Jersey break soon after would have been a winning try but sadly his replacement does not and did not have the legs for a 7 pointer. This was a very good match which could have gone either way but for small margins. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 19:23
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Will Homer wasn't replaced, he moved to wing, which reflects his status as the quickest of our three 9s, by some margin. Funny day today to be a Jersey & England supporter - defeat after playing well in a fantastic advert for this league, and then victory in one of the most horrible games I've ever seen!
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Posted By: Westcoaster
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 19:37
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Have to agree with Jerorky. Moving Homer out to the wing was a crazy decision. That effectively put him out of the game. He was man of the Match in all our books well before Islander made the announcement. He had been our point of difference player up till then. I can understand subbing props after 60 minutes but a half back at the top of his game.....? No way. Cracking game though in ideal conditions, well done to Ealing. Small margins. ------------- Come on Jersey........ |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 20:01
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Guys. Our back line are on their knees injury wise. The squads strength is that players can ‘fill in’. This is what happened today. No problem from here with the changes that were made by the coaching staff. To take a winger of Morgan’s class off is not one that would have been taken lightly.... know what I mean? Still, this was a great game of rugby and well done to ET for taking their chances when they came. PL quality game... really! |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 20:14
Very sad that I couldn't be there this year, sounded a great game, but the daughter's birthday party took precedence. Nevertheless, very much enjoyed listening on the radio - always very entertaining commentary. Could do with less cowbells though. 
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2020 at 20:27
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:28
| Sporting fixtures are being called off all over the country. Are today’s games still on? |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:30
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Leeds/Amptill is off
Pirates on but another inspection at 1pm
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Posted By: Capt Sparrow
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:52
I am a Pirates season ticket holder and looking at the weather outside I don't think I'll bother, The club have already said the Newlyn covered end will be closed because of the row of trees behind. I know there are financial considerations but if it were my decision I would postpone the game.
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Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:55
| Trains being cancelled all over the place. Safety has to be the number 1 priority |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 12:58
Me too, Capt. I guess they can only postpone of all parties agree, but I, too will not be going (first home game I've missed in living memory!). I'm not too good mobility-wise and I could well get blown off my feet. If it goes ahead it will be a bit of a farce in these conditions.
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 13:14
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Apparently the ground passed inspection - including Health and Safety - so game is on. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 13:25
| The game is apparently being streamed on the pirates Facebook page. |
Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 13:25
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Ealing Trailfinders U16`s played Hammersmith and Fulham U16`s this morning !. Incredibly stormy and windy but no reason not to be played. This was played on one of the grass pitches. The health and safety issues are trees and sheet materials flying through the air. I have driven home from Ealing and have seen three large trees down, one causing a road closure. ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: Capt Sparrow
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 13:53
I know it usually is but I wouldn't like to be the cameraman up on the gantry with winds of 30mph gusting up to 60 forecast.
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Posted By: Geoff DC
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 15:15
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HT - Pirates 17 Donny 3 3 tries & 1 Con to 1 Donny Penalty - Pirates play with the wind in 2nd half
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Posted By: God Bless The Apple
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 15:47
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Fair shout to the players, club folk and officials at both clubs for getting the Pirates v Donny game on. ------------- When you're tired... rest. Never quit. |
Posted By: Geoff DC
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 16:10
| FT Pirates 27 Donny 10 |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 16:14
| Good BP win for Pirates - conditions not too bad in the end. |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 16:17
| Just like to thank the Pirates for streaming the game, 👏👏👏👏 |
Posted By: Pirate Pig
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 19:15
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Conditions were surprisingly good considering the threat of storm Ciara and the pitch held up well in front of a crowd of 1285. The Pirates had a superb opening 40 minutes playing into a strong southwesterly controlling possession and going through multiple phases to score 3 tries and restricting Donny to a single penalty. The 2nd half was more evenly matched with the pirates finishing strongly to score with the final play after Donny had scored a well worked try of their own. Very pleased with the 5pts ahead of next weeks clash at Newcastle.
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Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2020 at 10:42
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Watching on Facebook, I’m afraid Donny offered nothing at all in the first half even with the benefit of the wind. The changes made to the backs for the second half made a big difference and, from a Pirates perspective it was a bit disappointing to only score two more tries with the wind advantage. Apparently the heavens opened shortly after the end of the match so the weather was pretty kind.
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Posted By: Mark Smith
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2020 at 12:42
| Video highlights from Hartpury 5 Falcons 26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxWQx2sT0B8" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxWQx2sT0B8 |
Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2020 at 20:15
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The Carnegie-Ampthill game has been re-arranged for Saturday 22nd February, a rare treat in these parts. ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:18
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Saturday rugby for Leeds - enjoy the day Albert. ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 13:50
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Thanks. It would have to be one of the few Saturdays in the year when I also have to be out in the evening. ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 14:24
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On the bright side Albert (if there is one) it will probably be all Saturday afternoons next term. And more of them in a properly-competitive sense.
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 21:59
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Disciplinary ruling from last w/e https://www.championshiprugby.co.uk/news/article/coventrys-david-halaifonua-given-seven-week-ban" rel="nofollow - https://www.championshiprugby.co.uk/news/article/coventrys-david-halaifonua-given-seven-week-ban
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Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2020 at 22:51
If we're still here. Phil Davies's return suggested there could be life after relegation but I wonder if our current backers will be pondering this anew after the RFU announcement. ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 14:44
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10-19 at half time, 1 try to 3. The rain finally relented a few hours ago but it's still blooming windy. Will Carnegie do their usual leaky sieve impression in the second half? ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 15:09
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10-26, BP secured. Carnegie 6 binned. ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 15:22
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10-40, turning decidedly chilly now. ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: Albert Fishwick
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 15:43
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Leaky sieve it was. Final score 10-52. ------------- That's easy for you to say. |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 15:48
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Albert, I feel for you, you are obviously a very loyal fan. Surely even you must have wished the RFU had relegated YC, a few seasons in the National leagues would have given YC time to see if there really is a desire for Union in Leeds! YC's inclusion in Championship has ensured most games have no meaning as no promotion or relegation jeopardy this season!!! But last weeks actions of the RFU only goes to prove they have no ideas how to run the game!!! ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 19:21
| I am a Yorkshire based Ampthill supporter so I was able to attend today’s game. My team continue to amaze me as they keep on grinding out the wins in their first season in The Championship, and they now sit comfortably in fifth spot. But I am posting here to say I have nothing but respect for the players and supporters of Yorkshire Carnegie. They have lost all thirteen games but I have now watched them twice and on both occasions they have never given up, always given their best, and sometimes, with a little bit more luck, would have scored far more points. Unfortunately the club’s finances are a mess, they are just about certain to be relegated, and I fear they might well fold before the start of the next season. I feel they need to cut all ties with the old administrators, move away from Headingley for now, perhaps team up with a club like West Park Bramhope, take a few seasons to rebuild, and then see where they are. Or is this too simple a view? |
Posted By: B Cap
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2020 at 19:56
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Fair play Good post
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