2020-21 Championship - Round 10
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Topic: 2020-21 Championship - Round 10
Posted By: Donnyknightfan
Subject: 2020-21 Championship - Round 10
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 16:59
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Some big games coming up this weekend đź‘€ Hartpury v Jersey - 1.30pm Ealing v Doncaster - 3pm Coventry v Saracens - 5pm Sunday 23rd May: Ampthill v Richmond - 1pm Nottingham v Bedford - 3pm ------------- Donny Knights - best team in Yorkshire |
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Posted By: Donnyknightfan
Date Posted: 18 May 2021 at 17:14
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Predictions: Hartpury 1 - 5 Jersey - Jersey should be able to bounce back from their horror show against Cov. Ealing 0 - 4 Doncaster - I realise there’s probably a hint of bias in this but Ealing didn’t look unbeatable against Bedford and Donny have had 3 weeks to prepare for this, with two free weekends in a row. If Donny can compete upfront then I think we have every chance of doing this. We need to make it a grind. Coventry 1 - 5 Saracens - is this a potentially awkward game for Sarries given the 5 day turnaround and possible resting of some big names?. Coventry are no mugs at home, especially with a noisy crowd behind them. Sarries to win but get a scare. Ampthill 4 - 1 Richmond - Amps will be tired after their exerts against Saracens but at home I think they’ll have just enough to overcome a short turnaround. Nottingham 1 - 5 Bedford - Nottingham are improving but I’ve seen Bedford in their last two games and they’ve played well without getting the rewards that they’ve deserved. Blues should take this but expect tries. ------------- Donny Knights - best team in Yorkshire |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 08:32
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A far more difficult set of fixtures to predict than last week when only Coventry surprised everyone, but here goes. Hartpury 1-5 Jersey. Jersey will be on a mission following last week's reversal, but Hartpury can also score tries. I expect Jersey to win, but I can see the home side scoring 4 tries. Ealing 5-0 Doncaster. I cannot share Donnyknightfan's optimism here and I expect Ealing to romp this one, but like last week, not by 50 points. Coventry 0-5 Saracens. Saracens have one goal in mind, and that is to win every single remaining game by as many points as they can. They are ruthless. I cannot see Coventry stopping them, even if they themselves are on a role. Ampthill 5-0 Richmond. Despite last Monday's heavy defeat, Ampthill played far better than the scoreline suggested. They will be playing with confidence, hopefully in front of a crowd, and will want to be winning the last two games of the season so they can cement a 6th spot. Nottingham 5-2 Bedford. This one is hard to call. Nottingham are improving with every game, but Bedford play fast attractive rugby but keep slipping up. Could go either way. |
Posted By: B Cap
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 09:03
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Very few low scoring games in the last few weeks, lot of 5 pointers and expect it to continue: Hartpury 5 - 2 Jersey - Not a lot in this, plenty of tries. Reds to slip up at the death. Ealing 5 - 1 Doncaster - A tight first half but Trailfinders to nick it. Lets say 24-17. Coventry 0 - 5 Saracens - talk of a Cov scare is surely deluded. Sarries to kick on in inevitable fashion Ampthill 5- 0 Richmond - Richmond done for the season I feel. Amps to bounce back at home. Nottingham 2 - 5 Bedford - Notts have a little spring in their step but Blues too strong and will have their sights on the battle of Bedfordshire |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 09:27
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Hartpury 1-5 Jersey - Jersey will avenge last week's loss. Ealing 5-0 Doncaster - Last week Ealing rotated quite a number of players, but they know that this match is almost a must win for the playoffs, so I think that they come out full strength. Donny also know that they need to win this one and blank Ealing, but I think Ealing will pull this one off, and go over 50 on the fast track at home. AND I'LL BE THERE TO WATCH!!!! Coventry 2-5 Saracens - Saracens to be a bit beaten up, and Cov to come out flying with supporters, but fall just short. Ampthill 5-0 Richmond - A's much better than the score against Sarries suggest. Nottingham 0-5 Bedford - Nottingham may have beat Richmond, but they are really not good. Bedford is better than their record, and can always be counted on for the try of the week. Of course, I only got one prediction right on the number, and only guessed even the OUTCOME correct on 2 games. So ignore me...
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Posted By: Old Gold
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 15:05
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Ampthill 5 - 0 Richmond Coventry 0 - 5 Saracens Ealing 5 - 0 Doncaster Hartpury 2 - 5 Jersey Nottingham 2 - 5 Bedford ------------- One Club |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 19 May 2021 at 23:15
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Turns out Ampthill won a pre-battle of Bedfordshire with try of the week! I thought it was probably 4th best. https://twitter.com/champrugby/status/1394700754510917636?s=21" rel="nofollow - https://twitter.com/champrugby/status/1394700754510917636?s=21
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Posted By: Scrumtime
Date Posted: 20 May 2021 at 06:52
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Hartpury v Jersey -1-5 Hartpury flattered to deceive, after a great first game never hit the mark since, Jersey smarting from last week Ealing v Doncaster - 5-2 A lot closer than some think but money talks Coventry v Saracens - 0-5 One way traffic 5 day turn around or not! Ampthill v Richmond -5-0 Ampthill by far the better of the last two promoted sides. Richmond look a band of journeyman from National 1 clubs thrown together with no quality in the side, they have been very disappointing and very poor in the last two games v Bedford and Nottingham Nottingham v Bedford 2-5 Saints 2s to pull through, but Nottingham have made a decent fist of it as last week showed, well done them!
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Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 20 May 2021 at 11:17
A bit harsh on Richmond - it was a great effort to get a squad together and take part in the competition IMO.
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Scrumtime wrote:Posted By: Scrumtime
Date Posted: 20 May 2021 at 12:09
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It was a view that Richmond in my eyes, have been poor in the playing department. Agree outstanding they are playing! Agree great effort to get off the ground unlike London Scottish. But my view is they have been poor and lack Championship quality! |
Posted By: marigold
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 08:05
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Richmond looked like they have struggled last couple of matches but did well earlier v Saracens and also beating full time Jersey. I understand there have been some key players missing and instead of raiding Prem academies have given their other squad members the opportunity to play Championship rugby. Ampthill very good in matches when they have their full list of dual reg players available from Saracens and Wasps. I understand the regulations are there to be used but something sad really when historic clubs like Bedford and Coventry plus the likes of Hartpury and Ampthill have at times more than half of their teams coming from clubs other than themselves. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 09:21
Somewhat of an exaggeration there. While I absolutely agree that clubs should use their own assets where possible, when you lose more than half your squad during the lockdown, plus a couple of million quid minimum in income, you do what you can when the devil pishes on your cornflakes. Just checking the last three games (and I can't see any of the earlier ones being any different given how many are actually registered), Cov have started five loaners each time, with one on the bench (while also making space for young Academy players. More than half? ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 09:58
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 10:55
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Hartpury 5 Jersey 1
Ealing 5 Doncaster 1 Cov 1 Saracens 5 Ampthill 5 Richmond 0 Nottingham 1 Bedford 5
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Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 11:44
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In my dreams the Ealing vs Donny game is very tight coming into the 80th minute Donny lead 21 to 20 (three tries a piece) Ealing are attacking our line when Kyle Evans intercepts a pass out wide, which if made would have sealed the win for Ealing, but Kyle sprints the length of the pitch touches down under the posts for an emphatic win, Olver converts, Ealing 20 - Donny 28 (0 - 5) and Ealing are now dependent on Donny to lose against Nottingham the following week. To make the play offs Now in reality - the above is a possibility but I know there is another possibility and I am not going to dwell on that. COYK! COYK! COYK! ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 11:59
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 12:49
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Ealing Trailfinders team to play Doncaster - Interesting selections for this week, a little bit concerned about lack of continuity with 5 changes, however the changes mostly come from folks who didn't have their best game last week (with the exception of Rayn). Excited to see Burns get a start, great to see Dean Hammond recovered from that horror concussion against Jersey. Slightly surprised to see Uzokwe not on the bench at all. This seems like a slightly speedier side than the one that has ran out lately. Yeeealing! 15. David Johnston 14. Angus Kernohan 13. Max Bodilly 12. Pat Howard 11. Dean Hammond 10. Craig Willis 9. Jordan Burns 1. James Gibbons 2. Shaun Malton 3. Lewis Thiede 4. Bobby De Wee 5. James Cannon 6. Max Northcote-Green 7. Guy Thompson 8. Kieran Murphy Replacements - 16. Michael Van Vuuren 17. Will Davis 18. Kyle Whyte 19. Simon Linsell 20. Shane Buckley 21. Craig Hampson 22. Luke Daniels 23. Malon Al-Jiboori |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 12:56
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Five loaners tomorrow for Cov (and the return of Jack Ram for the first time this season)
15 Louis Brown; 14 Rob Stevenson, 13 Will Butt, 12 Will Owen, 11 Sam Aspland-Robinson; 10 Tony Fenner, 9 Joe Snow; 1 Toby Trinder, 2 Jordon Poole, 3 Phil Boulton, 4 Nile Dacres, 5 Adam Peters, 6 Sam Lewis, 7 Ben Nutley, 8 Ryan Burrows (capt) 16 Sam McNulty, 17 Luc Jeannot, 18 Alex Gibson, 19 Alex Woolford, 20 Jack Ram, 21 Pete White, 22 Evan Mitchell, 23 Rob Knox ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: dunc999
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 13:24
And the simple fact is without the time limited link with the Saints, there would be no Bedford this or next season. It is surely a sadder prospect to lose an historic club like that altogether than them playing a couple of seasons with borrowed players. Now if that link extends longer than a couple of seasons then there is a debate to be had.
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Posted By: dunc999
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 13:26
It will be interesting to see Burns from the off - I think it's fair to say on his time at Bedford he was always more effective coming off the bench than in the games he started, but how we'd love that gas back at GR!!!
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 14:20
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Blues starting XV: 15. Rich Lane (C), 14. Josh Gillespie (NS), 13. Elijah Niko, 12. Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas, 11. Matt Worley, 10. Will Maisey, 9. Connor Tupai (NS); 1. Emmanuel Iyogun (NS), 2. Jacob Fields, 3. Ed Prowse (NS), 4. Will Carrick Smith, 5. Jordan Onojaife, 6. Ollie Newman (NS), 7. Joe Atkinson, 8. Tui Uru (NS) Replacements: 16. Jack Hughes (NS), 17. Sean McCarthy, 18. Corrie Barrett, 19. Oli Curry, 20. Oli Robinson (ET), 21. Ewan Fenley (ET), 22. Ethan Grayson (NS), 23. Andre Robson |
Posted By: knightandday
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 15:44
So when is the time for the debate? Those with longer memories will recall Squadron Leader being pilloried on this forum for his remarks on 'dual reggars' as he called them. Much of what he forecast seems to be happening. We have had teams fetching players in to save their place in this league at the expense of others, none of whom broke the regulations at the time (although some were changed later). Are we so desperate to keep our Historic clubs at this level that we are happy for them to become 'A' teams? If that is the case then we may as well go back to the 70's and send all the teams who have fought their way up the ladder back down, so the cosy clique can continue. ------------- Winning isn't everything, it just makes the beer taste better |
Posted By: All the Way
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 16:30
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Ampthill 5 Richmond 1 Coventry 0 Saracens 5 Ealing 5 Doncaster 0 Hartpury 4 Jersey 1 Nottingham1 Bedford 5
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 16:39
How have the ET DRs looked so far this season?
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Posted By: Welshie7
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 16:57
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Ampthill 5 Richmond 1 Coventry 1 Saracens 5 Ealing 5 Doncaster 1 Hartpury 1 Jersey 4 Nottingham 1 Bedford 5
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Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 17:00
So when is the time for the debate? Those with longer memories will recall Squadron Leader being pilloried on this forum for his remarks on 'dual reggars' as he called them. Much of what he forecast seems to be happening. We have had teams fetching players in to save their place in this league at the expense of others, none of whom broke the regulations at the time (although some were changed later). Are we so desperate to keep our Historic clubs at this level that we are happy for them to become 'A' teams? If that is the case then we may as well go back to the 70's and send all the teams who have fought their way up the ladder back down, so the cosy clique can continue. Squadron Leader. There's a character, not been on here for a while. ------------- Cauliflower ear. |
Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 17:03
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Ampthill 5 Richmond 0.
Coventry 1 Saracens 5. Ealing 5 Doncaster 1. Hartpury 4 Jersey 1. Nottingham 1 Bedford 4. ------------- Cauliflower ear. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 19:46
I totally agreed with him. Still do, but times are 'ard. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 20:51
Robinson has played well and looked good with ball in hand and winning turnovers. He was probably meant to be back up No 8 but has impressed to become 1st choice. However, I think he is a good Championship player rather than a bottom end Premiership one, so I think he would be released and maybe join us. Fenley has been 3rd choice so his game time has been limited, so hard to say anything about him, as he has played so few minutes.
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 20:54
Let’s not forget the league could have been a division of 4, so I think fans from all clubs should just appreciate that 7 other clubs have got together a squad to play and give more variety for ultimately nothing but some debt!
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 21:24
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 21 May 2021 at 22:21
I’ve been really impressed with Oli Robinson and agree he is probably our best 8. He’s a Bedford lad so wouldn’t be at all surprised if we actually sign him permanently from you. Apparently we tried to sign him when he first went ET. Whilst not a prem player, he’s too good to be 5th choice of whatever he must be at Ealing. Haven’t seen a great deal of Fenley, but has looked comfortable at this level in the game time he has got. ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 08:30
Greene King RFU Championship Match Officials
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 08:44
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Ampthill 4-1 Richmond Could go either
way but I just favour a home win Coventry 1-4 Saracens This should be a
great evenly contested game but Sarries usually win games like that. Ealing 1-4 Doncaster If Donny keep their
discipline & 15 on the pitch they could win a close match if not carnage. Hartpury 0-4 Jersey A St Ouens lad to
score the winning try from a 5 metre scrum Nottingham2-5 Bedford Should be
entertaining ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 10:37
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Jersey flight landed at Bristol at 09.38 - under 50 minutes flight with wind behind them. ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Woody
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 14:54
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Anyone know if the Donny game is on the radio anywhere? ------------- Forever Green. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:09
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Ealing 0 10 Knights ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:17
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Ealing 7 10 Knights ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Les E
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:20
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Hartpury 19 Jersey 50 full time ------------- "Rugby is not just a sport, It’s a way of life" |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:24
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Ealing 14 10 Knights YC Donny ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:27
Sorry CK, but Sir is abominable so far. Just missed a clear high tackle, and only a yellow for a punch.
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Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:46
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Ealing 14 10 Knights (HT) Close game ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:53
The yellow was for a clear out But yes sir very quick with whistle but not one eyed ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:55
It was for the clear out, no punch Whistle blown very quickly for all offences ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Scrumtime
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 15:57
How the Ealing 4 is still on the field Watch his actions on the Donny 6 at the scoring of the second try Should be a yellow at least
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Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:00
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It was noted, but these things are sent try us ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Donnyknightfan
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:00
I think the ref has probably been too quick with the whistle but I think he’s been the same for both sides. The Ealing number 4’s antics have been irritating at times but to be fair I’d love it if he played for Donny so you can’t have it both ways. Very good game so far. ------------- Donny Knights - best team in Yorkshire |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:10
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Ealing 14 15 Knights ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:13
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Ealing 21 15 Knights ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:18
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Ealing score 14 man maul ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:19
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Ealing 26 15 Knights ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:19
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More goading the opposition from Bobby DeWee, he seems like a complete fruit filter of a bloke. Ealing win penalty and he proceeds the slap the face of the Doncaster player ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:20
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Ealing 13 entered at the side should be no try ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:29
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Olver decided to gift his old team Ealing 33 15 Knights ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:40
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Beauty try by Ealing 38 - 15 ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 16:48
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And that’s it Ealing go to the play offs - good luck there boys Donny need to get a 5 point win next week to take third ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Trailfinder
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 18:11
I think we’re going to need it! Much better from us in the second half but Donny were possibly edging it until 50 mins. Olver guilty of over playing it when still only 2 scores down, unfortunately killed the contest in the end. A couple of great tries from Thomson, Johnson and Daniels proving we do have a good attacking game. De Wee is definitely a marmite player, the sort you hate when in opposition but love when on your side. Didn’t have the benefit of the camera or replays so can’t comment on the incidents. The whooping is unnecessary though. Itoje vs De Wee will be a mouthwatering contest.
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Posted By: Donnyknightfan
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 18:55
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Full Time at the BPA: Coventry 0 Saracens 73!. Glad Sarries aren’t down for a full season, the predictably is getting tedious. ------------- Donny Knights - best team in Yorkshire |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 22:24
While admitting that Hartpury aren’t in the same calibre as Coventry, who spanked the Reds last weekend (& beat Hartpury by a similar margin) the Jersey display was unrecognisable from 7 days previously. Winners up front to secure the possession that enabled them to play with pace that ultimately Hartpury couldn’t cope with - they kept trying to play, but 3 tries in 6 mins late in 1st half took the stuffing out of them. Shame for home supporters at their first/only game - a BP would have been nice for them. But pleased for Max Argyle in his 100th game with mum & dad there to watch. Let’s hope the Reds perform in the same vein next w/e v Pirates so that it’s an end-of-season cracker...
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 22 May 2021 at 22:43
Donny played with huge ambition and attacked from all over the pitch. The ill-judged cross field kick late on really put the nail the coffin though. Ealing in the first half left a lot of points on the field, not converting several rolling mauls, and utterly failing to take a number of restarts. The restarts were a point of emphasis for them also, so disappointing. The second half as the subs, especially the front row subs, came on was a different story. I agree with other folks who said that De Wee vs. Itoje will be a very interesting match up - that combative edge was missing from Ealing in the first tilt. Biggest concern coming out of this for me was that Malton went off with a hamstring issue - we're down to just one hooker if he can't go, but 3 weeks to recover at least. In terms of the refereeing, I disagreed with a huge number of calls. I'll wait to see the penalty count in TRP, but seemed unbalanced to me. I hope that top quality officiating is lined up for the playoffs.
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Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 12:54
| Right. It's a bright grey day at Dillingham Park with a naughty cross wind across the pitch. It is Ampthill's last home game of this shortened season and although there are numerous team changes, they will not be under-estimating Richmond. Let's see what happens. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:01
| And we are off... |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:02
| And guess what? Ampthill concede a penalty. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:03
| Richmond go for the posts. Ampthill 0-3 Richmond. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:04
| A penalty to Ampthill now. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:07
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They kick to touch just a few yards out but lose possession on the throw. Fortunately Richmond then give the ball back and Ampthill score the first try. Ampthill 7-3 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:09
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Another penalty to Richmond and again they go for the posts. Ampthill 7-6 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:11
| A third penalty conceded by Ampthill in the opening 9 minutes. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:14
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And a 4th penalty. This is so frustrating. Richmond go for the posts.....again. This will be 9 points given away in the first 11 minutes. Ampthill 7-9 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:15
| Line out to Ampthill 5 meters out |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:18
| Richmond now giving awa too many penalties now |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:20
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A 5 metre line out followed by a good catch and rolling maul and Dave Ward scores Ampthill's 2nd try. Conversion missed. Ampthill 12-9 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:24
| The game is being spoilt by just too many penalties. Both sides at fault. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:26
| Ampthill give away another penalty in front of the posts. A yellow card for Ampthill. And Richmond have their sights on another kickable penalty. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:26
| Richmond miss the penalty kick. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:29
| 27 minutes into this game and we have not yet seen a completed scrum. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:36
| Ampthill back to 15 men |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:38
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Another penalty to Richmond in front of the posts Ampthill 12-12 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:41
| I will be glad when it is half time |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:43
| Ampthill 12-12 Richmond HT |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 13:47
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And although the wind did play its part, that was without any doubt the worst 40 minutes I have watched this season. It was like watching two average Division 1 sides making mistake after mistake. It was not Championship standard. This is the first glimpse I have had of Richmond so I cannot really comment, except to say they look very ordinary. Ampthill on the other hand I have seen all but one of their games. They continue to give away far too many penalties and even their handling, which is normally excellent, is letting them down. I am hoping Mr Turner will give them a good rollicking and I can look forward to a much better second half. At least Ampthill will have the slight wind advantage. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:01
| And with my half time whinge over, we are off again...... |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:03
| Ampthill attach and get a line out about 10 metres out |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:05
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A nice period of pressure before Ampthill cross unopposed under the posts for their third try. Ampthill 19-12 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:09
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Another penalty to Richmond who again go for the posts. Ampthill 19-15 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:11
| 5 minutes into the 2nd half and to be honest it hasn't improved much |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:13
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And as soon as I say that Ampthill put together an excellent move resulting in their 4th bonus point try. Much better. Conversion just missed. Ampthill 24-15 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:28
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Richmond enjoy a period of possession and finally score their first try of the game. Ampthill 24-22 |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:43
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After soaking up a Richmond comeback Ampthill regain control with a good period of possession and a 5th try. Ampthill 31-22 Richmond |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:47
| Ampthill 31-22 Richmond FT |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:51
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Not the best ever game but it did improve in the 2nd half. Ampthill score 5 tries to one and yet could have lost because of the penalty count. Something to work on before next season. Time now to concentrate on Bedford away next week. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 14:58
Sounds like it was an exciting game, thanks for the updates Cherub; hope the frustration evident at various stages in your reporting didn’t spoil it for you...
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Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 15:29
| Cheers, islander, it was one of those “we’ll take the 5 points, thank you very much” and then move on. |
Posted By: Bigbluepip
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 15:52
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Well, with Nottingham v Bedford it’s 7-0 to Nottingham, not a classic, the two best features have been Bedford’s defence and Nottingham’s scrum. Bedford had a YC, didn’t concede any points, Nottingham start the 2nd half with a YC. ------------- I want you all to line up in a circle and pair up in three's alphabetically by height. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 16:37
| Exciting finish at the Bay with Nott leading Bed 19-17 inside last 10 |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 16:47
Maisey pen 19-20
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 16:50
| Kickable pen to home team |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 16:52
Alex Dolly lands it to seal 22-20 (4-1) win for Green-&-Whites
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Posted By: Bigbluepip
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 16:59
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Nottingham win with the final kick after Bedford took the lead with what we thought was the last kick of the game. Some poor decisions from Bedford to give Nottingham 3 penalties from their 22 after the restart, let them work down the pitch, and, fair play, they took them to score with the last. Final score was 22-20, 3 tries a piece. Pretty much sums up our season, inexperience of the youngsters showing a bit possibly, but Onajefe had the ball knocked out of his hand while over the whitewash, a real d’oh moment, which should have put us in the ascendancy. Hey ho, roll on next season 🤪
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 23 May 2021 at 17:40
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So the P-O match-up is known, although order of top 2 still TBC. Still a few minor battles for next weekend to hopefully provide a bit of interest/edge to last round:
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