Championship 2021-2022 signings and departures
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Topic: Championship 2021-2022 signings and departures
Posted By: gerg_861
Subject: Championship 2021-2022 signings and departures
Date Posted: 26 May 2021 at 15:27
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I've noticed some signings and departures being posted for next season. Thought I'd start a new thread and let the 20/21 thread go into retirement if we can get this stickied? |
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 28 May 2021 at 12:48
| Jordan Burns and Bobby De Wee both re-signed with Ealing. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 29 May 2021 at 00:25
| Winger Cian Kelleher joins Ealing from Leinster. |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 29 May 2021 at 07:54
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Knights re-signings or signed from loan
Sam Olver Robbie McBryde Guido Volpi from Ospreys now permanent Connor Edwards from Dragons now permanent Will Holling George Roberts Sam Graham Kyle Evans
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 29 May 2021 at 08:03
Jersey stayers/goers, now in correct thread (which can hopefully be pinned pls mods?  ) https://www.jerseyreds.je/news_article/reds-confirm-squad-members-returning-next-season-and-thank-departing-players/" rel="nofollow - https://www.jerseyreds.je/news_article/reds-confirm-squad-members-returning-next-season-and-thank-departing-players/
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Posted By: The Hoarder
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2021 at 12:15
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Harry Casson has signed a contract extension at Ealing. these just get released in dribs and drabs, some were signed weeks and weeks ago and are not yet announced. Being stable makes our retention policy much easier that it was a few years ago.
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Posted By: The Hoarder
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2021 at 14:08
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Now they have announced an extension for James Cannon...... Jeez I much prefer the way that Jersey did it. Talking about Jersey how has Macauley Cook gone down there?
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Posted By: Pirate Pig
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2021 at 17:39
| Ex-Pirates scrum half Tom Kessel has signed a 1 year contract to rejoin the club from premiership side Bristol. |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2021 at 18:17
Great news - a class act.
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Pirate Pig wrote:Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2021 at 14:03
| Ealing signs lock Gary Porter from South African club side Ikeys. 6 foot 7 slab of beef. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2021 at 10:52
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Experienced winger James Cordy-Redden (JCR for short) has signed a one year deal to bring him back for a sixth season. He has deceptively fast feet, is solid under the highball, but I worry that he lacks top end speed.
Angus Kernohan also re-signed. Has looked very dangerous, but at times doesnt play at full speed.
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Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2021 at 20:58
| Elijah Niko - leaving Bedford and playing next year in French Div 2 Stade Aurillacois |
Posted By: Pirate Pig
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2021 at 11:13
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The Cornish Pirates have had a busy weekend announcing 3 new signings. Young Cornish flanker Will Gibson has signed a one year contract and he is joined by two players from Dragons rugby 2nd row Ed Scragg and full back/fly half Carwyn Penny who have both represented Wales at under 20 level.
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Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 21:00
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Bedford Blues can confirm that two of our longest serving current players, Will Carrick Smith and James Lennon, have left the club following the end of the 2021 Championship season. With just under 150 cumulative appearances between the pair, Carrick Smith and Lennon have been great servants to Bedford Blues and we wish them all the very best with their future endeavours. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2021 at 23:08
| England sign Ed Robinson from Jersey and Alex Codling (formerly of Ealing) to coach in the summer internationals. Okay - this is stretching the topic a bit, but I didn't want to create a new one just for this. I honestly can't understand what has happened with Codling over the years, but he seems to have landed on his feet at least in the short term. |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 08:34
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https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/england-rugby-coaching-staff-for-summer-fixtures" rel="nofollow - England Coaching Staff For Summer Fixtures (englandrugby.com)
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 08 Jun 2021 at 13:17
| Ealing have signed Stephen Kerins from Connaght at scrum half. I'm a bit surprised by this, as he stated in an interview that he wants to come to Ealing to get more game time, as he has only had a couple of appearances this year. However, I know that we've re-signed Jordan Burns and I thought that Craig Hampson was due to be re-signed. Perhaps not, though that would be quite a loss. |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 13:54
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One departure. Ben Nutley, of Coventry, has announced his retirement from playing rugby.
No injuries or medical reasons, and certainly on fine form, but fatherhood and post-rugby career aspirations seem to be the main drivers. He'll continue coaching at Luton, and will be missed at Coventry.
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Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 20:43
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Another Bedford departure announced today.... |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2021 at 22:40
| A lot of early retirements going on, it looks like the lack of funding is now kicking in. |
Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 09:41
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I fully understand players quitting rugby and seeking full time employment . Most clubs pay a pittance in relation to the committment and dedication that it takes to play level two.
The risk / reward just does not add up. I am aware of so many players who have been unfortunate enough to get injuries that force them to stop playing. The playing window period is so short and at the end of that window there are so few sport related employment opportunities. ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 11:28
| ...and Craig Hampson re-signs for Ealing as expected. No clue why we signed a third 9 earlier this week, one who wants more game time. |
Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 14:16
Gives you some players to loan out to others 
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 14:43
| ...and Craig Willis re-signs at Ealing for another year. |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 15:01
 Best fly-half I’ve seen at Ealing, by a long way. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 15:20
Agreed. I was amazed that we almost let him get away to Pirates a couple years ago.
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Posted By: Bigbluepip
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2021 at 10:57
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With the lack of funding in Lvl 2 and lower, maybe the RFU will get their way and end up with just the Premiership, that’ll make them happy, all the money and none of the hassle.
------------- I want you all to line up in a circle and pair up in three's alphabetically by height. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2021 at 18:15
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John Kelly and Jack Davies commit to another year with Donny Knights
------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 14:29
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Bedford sign number 8 Tui Uru permanently from Saints after being one of the loanees last season ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:03
| Guy Thompson's move to Jersey announced officially - https://bit.ly/3wwqCwz" rel="nofollow - LINK |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2021 at 11:40
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Gareth Denman and Mark Foster commit to another year with Donny Knights
------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: dunc999
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2021 at 15:39
| Will Maisey and Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas re-sign for Bedford for another year. |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2021 at 15:40
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*repost*^ ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2021 at 16:11
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A few job vacancies at Coventry, partly replacing Coviddepartures/ redundancies, partly replacing staff moving on. Vacancies in both playing side staff and commercial.
Head physio, replacing Dermot Austin, moving to Newcastle Falcons. Intern performance analyst Partnership & conference sales executive. Partnership Sales Manager Also the club has announced that applications are open to join the u19 education / Academy programme. Details at https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/ |
Posted By: Pappashanga
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 10:00
Coaching update ahead of the 2021/22 season.Richmond Rugby has today confirmed it has made the decision to not renew the contract of Attack Coach Mark Matzopoulos ahead of the 2021/22 season. Director of Rugby Steve Hill, said: “Matzy has been an integral part of Richmond’s success since I joined the club in 2010. His coaching enabled the Men’s First XV to move from the bottom of National 2 South to the giddy heights of finishing ninth in the Championship in 2017/18. Mark has contributed hugely to Richmond in his time with us and for that we are extremely grateful. On behalf of everyone at the club we wish Mark and his family all the best for the future and thank him for 14 fantastic seasons at Richmond.” ------------- pappashanga |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 15:34
| Ealing sign centre James Little from Mitre 10 outfit North Harbour Rugby. An interesting signing in that he is 23, but already has 4 years of professional rugby under his belt in New Zealand. It will be interesting to see what he can bring to the club at a quite packed position. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 16:05
| It's raining Kiwis. Ealing also signs 20 year old Kiwi prop Jimmy Roots also from North Harbour Rugby in the Mitre 10. He will join in November. 188cm, and 126kg. Big load. |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 16:47
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Do we know what the regulations are for non-English players for next season? ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 18:32
Obviously Ealing know or maybe signing people before a deadline? ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 20:18
| Mark Best and Jack Spittle both re-sign for Donny |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2021 at 23:09
With the trivial funding nowadays it really doesn’t matter? One of the “benefits” of reduced funding from the RFU there’s no incentive for playing English players.
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Posted By: workerbee
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 11:07
| That is not the point, new rules will apply, and we are waiting to see what is put in place of the Kolpak agreement which is no longer valid now we are outside the EU. If we replace it with a points based system, then all players without a UK ancestor will have to have a certain level of international experience or perhaps the club will have to justify why they need an overseas player , for example if there are no English players available to fill the role. I am sure that this will increase the numbers in the match day squad. In most leagues before Kolpak clubs were only allowed 2 overseas players in their match day squad. |
Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 12:16
| What happens when you have bottomless pits of cash! Hope they get in the top division at some point otherwise it will have all been for nothing |
Posted By: paddym
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 13:37
Possibly time for a change of coaching staff? Current staff seem to have taken them as far as they can.
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Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 13:48
As in ‘can’t beat three times European champions fielding 12 internationals (900ish caps between them) and 7 present or former Lions’? Maybe a bit harsh. I’m not sure any coaching set up could have substantially altered that equation.
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Posted By: WEvans
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 14:23
Agreed but adherence to the salary cap regulations would have.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 15:47
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Raft of re-signings today for Ealing while I've been stuck on the parking lot that disguises itself as the M25: Adam Korczyk (back row) - was gutted with the awful injury he picked up early in the season, so glad to see him back in the fold, and also not just cast adrift. Simon Uzokwe (backrow) - was very impressed with him early in the season, trailed off (no pun intended) in the last few games, but still a very handy player. Shane Buckley (backrow) - He's fine, but I feel like he's also hit his ceiling as a very solid Championship squad player. |
Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2021 at 18:40
| Bedford Blues are delighted to announce that two of our most experienced Championship forwards, Joe Atkinson and Jordan Onojaife, have committed their futures to Goldington Road for the 2021/22 Championship season |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 10:44
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Ealing leavers list. I don't know where everyone is going, but I've tried to capture below. "Only" 14 people moving on is pretty good for Ealing. Kieran Murphy - retiring. Has been a stalwart for the club and a great physical presence in the back row. I will admit that he seemed to have lost a step this year, as I didn't see him crashing through the middle of the field to the extent that he had in previous years. Elliot Millar Mills - Wasps A big loss. A forward with good hands, and a great scrummager. If you watched the 2nd playoff match, then you'll see how much better the scrum was until he was taken off at 50 minutes. After that, they were destroyed. A real concern, and needs to be replaced (though that will be difficult), as with Walker out, the Ealing scrum was very average. Ben West - retiring Guy Thompson - Jersey. Guy was a very rapid over the ball type 7, who brought incredible pace at his age. I am gutted that he is moving on, but he couldn't quite pip (very different play style) Simon Uzokwe. I personally would have started Guy, but I'm not DoR. Bobby Beattie - Honestly can't remember this guy. Johannes Jonker - Bath. Looked good when he was on the field, but didn't see much of him. Dean Hammond - Terrible luck with injuries. Looked great in the Trailfinders cup, horror concussion against Jersey. Best wishes for the future. Nathan Fowles - 3rd number 9. Didn't see the field this year. Looked fine when he was on last year. Fraser Strachan - Never quite lived up to the potential that I think people saw. Hope things work out in the future. Jack Tovey - Haven't seen a lot of Tuvs this year, but I've always liked what I've seen. Sad to see him go. Michael Van Vuuren - Okay hooker, not accurate enough at the lineout. Clearly 3rd in pecking order. Jack Rouse - Can't remember him. Josh Pierterse - Spent most of his time on loan. Oli Robinson - Spent most of his time on loan. |
Posted By: dunc999
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 13:13
| Oli Robinson was more then decent on loan at Blues and I would be happy if we were to pick him up, if we have enough budget? |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2021 at 23:39
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Blues retain wingers Tapley and Robson. I think Robinson will be at Blues next season. He did play well but I can see why he was released by Ealing as he is a good Championship player at the moment rather than a lower end Premiership player.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2021 at 09:19
| Ealing re-sign James Gibbons and Will Davis in the front row. |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2021 at 20:02
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Blues retain prop Corrie Barrett and hooker Jacob Fields ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: dunc999
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2021 at 15:10
| Hooley been released by Sarries - I would imagine he will be back in the Championship, doubt the Blues will be affording him and Maisey though at fly half so Ampthill maybe if they are spending on the squad? |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2021 at 16:32
| Ealing address their biggest glaring hole by signing Bill Johnston to be their 3rd choice fly half. |
Posted By: Whistle watcher
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2021 at 18:40
Money for that level (depth) of backup plan must be nice.
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Posted By: Guinness John
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2021 at 20:34
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Would prefer to be signing players on the way up career wise, not down . How much game time did Hooley get at Sarries. Also injury prone. Wonder if he'll make the Canada team again? Doubt it for the same reason.
------------- Bedford Blues Supporter of the Year 2010 - 2011 |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2021 at 21:02
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Blues sign Josh Pieterse from Ealing (Doncaster) - prop. Former Blues academy player. Hooley plays for USA... he was a good at controlling games with his kicking but wasn’t really a Blues fly half as he never made a break.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 12:19
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Ealing will announce 4 signing today. So far two hookers, Tadgh McElroy who has spent some time with Bristol, Connaght, Saracens, and Bedford, and Jan-Henning Campher, a South African who joins from Lions. Of the two, Jan-Henning looks the more interesting to me as he is a 24 year old that has appeared for South AFrica at under 20s and has made 29 Super Rugby appearances already. That will make 4 Hookers on the Ealing squad, with Alun Walker due to be out with injury for some time.
Ealing also add a loosehead Dylan Smith. I'm a bit surprised by this as I thought we'd need a tighthead to replace Millar-Mills. Looks a very handy player as he has 2 Super Rugby appearances for Lions and spent the last season at Stade Francais. Finally, Len Massyn, a huge back rower comes in, also from Lions (I'd love to know how we ended up with so many players from there). He can play 6 and 8, which still leaves me wondering if we have anyone lined up to replace Guy Thompson? Anyhow, has 16 Super Rugby appearances under his belt, and should be quite useful. I could easily see Ealing starting six or seven South Africans and three or four Irishmen in their 15 next year.
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Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 12:27
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It will be interesting to see if there is a sudden increase in recruitment given the opportunity to join the Premiership now? Ealing, Donny, Cov and Pirates . . . Ealing obviously keen but are the others . . stick or twist? ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: Pirate Pig
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 13:00
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Cornish Pirates have signed hooker Syd Blackmore from Ampthill on a one year contract. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 13:03
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X ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 13:05
Being realistic, it's going to be Ealing. Nobody else has a war-chest like that available, even if they have better crowds. Moving on to the next 'opening', I'm quite sure Donny, Cov, and CPs will be set up ready for the task on and off field (assuming Current planning comes to fruition). I'm more interested to see a Championship expansion at the mo, TBH. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2021 at 13:06
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Richmond retirements Rob Kirby Alex Bibic Tom Pashley Jesse Liston
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Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2021 at 17:32
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Looks like Ealing are following the Sale Sharks plan with loads of Saffers. Next year has to be the best chance for anyone to get into the Premiership as there is no relegated Prem Side. Following year - no promotion or relegation from Prem. Year after play-off between bottom in Prem and top of Championship - so realistically Next year is the chance. ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: workerbee
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2021 at 18:12
| I think we need to be aware of the impact on Brexit on the availability of overseas players as the Kolpak agreement will not continue, unfortunately. Perhaps this is the time to use the championship as a bigger grounding for developing players with a limit of 2 non English qualified players per game. |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2021 at 23:09
| Blues sign Ransom (back row) from Newcastle Falcons. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2021 at 07:05
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Jersey Reds coaching changes - https://bit.ly/2V1dL7S" rel="nofollow - LINK |
Posted By: maire23
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2021 at 23:30
| Nottingham scrum half Alex Dolly has signed for Doncaster Knights. He will be a big loss to Nottingham. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2021 at 18:20
Your loss is our gain  ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2021 at 08:08
Why unfortunately?? Your suggestion is spot on - limit foreigners and bring English talent through ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2021 at 07:14
| Three forwards confirmed as joining Jersey - prop James Flynn and back rowers Alex Humfrey and Wesley White: https://bit.ly/3jLEcIZ" rel="nofollow - LINK |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2021 at 10:28
| I don't see that foreign players coming here or British players going abroad as a negative, young players can learn and the raising of standards of the sport in general is a positive. I agree that limits need to apply otherwise at the top level we can find we have no players in certain positions available for the National sides, so not a limit on how many per game, but maybe limit how many of certain positions in a league, if every side had two props from non EQ, for example, England would be in trouble. Then of course we need to define the word "foreign", is it just South Africans we have a problem with, seems some do. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2021 at 12:48
Now confirmed by our club ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2021 at 17:11
When the foreign player is a seasoned international, I have no problem - it is when the myriad of average journeymen players are taking up places that should be taken by young English Qualified players that I have a problem. The fact that most of them are South African is neither here nor their - Young players can only learn so much in training, they need consistent game time to develop (Marcus Smith being a prime example) ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2021 at 07:19
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Six backs for Jersey Reds: scrum-halves James Mitchell (from Donny), Harry Simmons (on loan from Leicester Tigers) & Will Lane (Loughborough), along with wings Ryan Olowofela (Saints) and Will Brown (Ampthill) and centre Jordan Holgate (most recently with Slava Moscow!) https://bit.ly/3whEHNr" rel="nofollow - LINK |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2021 at 17:49
| On this forum I read that four Ampthill players have now signed for other Championship teams. One has gone to Cornish Pirates and three have signed for Jersey. Yet when I go to the Ampthill RFC website there is nothing about this anywhere. I am therefore appealing to anyone in the know at Ampthill who reads this forum to post an update on next season’s recruitment and leavers. |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2021 at 20:47
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2 from Ampts to Blackheath ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2021 at 21:07
Really? I can only assume Ampthill are reducing their outlay and looking to re-build the team next season without the threat of relegation. Even so, some communication from the club would be welcome. |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2021 at 21:22
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How long have you been supporting Ampthill Cherub? As long as I have been aware of them - basically while they've been in tiers 2&3, they have never communicated. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 07:15
I played for them from 1971 through to 1985 before moving away from the area. And I agree with you about the communication albeit their website is updated fairly regularly. So I am using this blog as a medium to see if their communication skills can improve. Let's see. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 08:50
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Not sure it's anything to do with communication skills tbf. It seems to be policy.
------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 09:14
You might be right, Kimbo. Who knows. However, I do think the lack of communication can cause Chinese Whispers. As a club supporter, all I know is players are leaving. Some clarification on the matter from the club would be appropriate and welcome. |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 09:29
It happens at most clubs, at Donny, my club leaves it up to the new club to announce the move
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Posted By: LJ from Roth
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 09:40
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At Roth we also announce players only when they have signed, and then send best wishes to ex players when they’ve been announced by their new club. At the start of the season, there does tend to be an announcement of who has moved on, just to clear up any who might have been missed, or have not yet been signed anywhere. This might be different this season, due to The Season That Never Was (TSTNW). Do we go right back to the end of 19/20 and announce that? Seems a bit pointless but those guys didn’t really get a thank you, we didn’t have an awards night etc and it all seems a long time ago now.
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Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 10:46
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Well, a batch of departures announced by Coventry this morning.
The two of significance from last season are scrum half Pete White who is moving to Hong Kong, and lock Alex Woolford. Full details at https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/07/09/white-to-leave-butts-park-for-far-east-adventure/" rel="nofollow - https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/07/09/white-to-leave-butts-park-for-far-east-adventure/
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 13:54
And Buckle and Andy Bulumakau imo (although I do realise they had no effect on last season  ).
------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2021 at 13:56
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Also sad to see Dan go. Somebody's going to get a very useful out-half/utility. I hope.
------------- Our Club |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 10:30
that's standard etiquette to permit the new employer to announce any moves (with a 'heads-up' to the former club so they can confirm the move & wish the person concerned all the best); this etiquette is very well-observed among clubs in English pyramid... deals involving clubs from other unions are sometimes a bit less collaborative
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Posted By: Pappashanga
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 10:34
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According to the Rugby Paper, Mark Bright has joined Richmond. ------------- pappashanga |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 11:08
Yeah that's confirmed, was announced by Scottish earlier this week. Seems to be it was the club who decided to not to renew (not what the club reported) , im hearing its a brand new side.... Hopefully some news coming out soon about next season.
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Posted By: Pappashanga
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 11:24
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He'll be an asset. One of those players who seems to have a built in motor. ------------- pappashanga |
Posted By: Exiled_Scots
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 11:56
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At nearly 43 Brighty’s best days are well past him sadly. Great servant of LS and good luck to him in picking up further pay as you play opportunities at the RAA. ------------- Watch Out - The Scottish Phoenix Club is on the Up!! Seven down one to go |
Posted By: Pappashanga
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2021 at 12:50
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It's his attitude I like most. Richmond will suit him. ------------- pappashanga |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2021 at 17:22
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2nd row Alex Woolford has joined Bedford from Coventry
------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2021 at 11:39
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Three signings for Coventry in the pack announced by the club this morning. Prop Joe Jones, from Doncaster Knights and previously Sale Sharks. Second Row Jon Kpoku from Saracens Flanker Josh Bainbridge from Jersey Reds. Full details on the website... https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/07/13/coventry-bolsters-forward-pack-with-new-signings/" rel="nofollow - https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/07/13/coventry-bolsters-forward-pack-with-new-signings/
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Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2021 at 13:51
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Coventry backs following today. https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/07/14/snow-signs-on-and-coventry-brings-in-season-long-loanees/" rel="nofollow - https://www.coventryrugby.co.uk/2021/07/14/snow-signs-on-and-coventry-brings-in-season-long-loanees/ Joe Snow full signing. Sam Aspland-Robinson returning. Tom Griffiths, centre, loan from Dragons. Much more information on the website. |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2021 at 14:50
If he's the same player, i remember watching Tom play for Scottish vs Ealing back in 2019, looked a solid player, great addition for cov.
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2021 at 15:21
Cov have got a real gem imo ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2021 at 15:57
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Harry Davey and Maliq Holden from Pirates to Doncaster Knights (any pirates wish to provide a summary of their skill set?) ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |