Pre-season Friendlies
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Topic: Pre-season Friendlies
Posted By: gerg_861
Subject: Pre-season Friendlies
Date Posted: 21 May 2022 at 20:24
| Alright, 21-22 in the bag. What do we know about 22-23 pre-season friendlies? According to the Telegraph, Ealing have lined up Zebre and Biarritz so far. |
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Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 21 May 2022 at 21:05
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Home or away ? ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 May 2022 at 21:16
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No 7 wrote:Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2022 at 14:32
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Ealing have now confirmed: Biarritz away Thursday 18th August Rosslyn Park away Saturday 20th August (guess that won't be first team?) Richmond away Friday 26th August Zebre Home - Saturday 3rd September Really disappointed not to see a Premiership team on the list as I've enjoyed the visits from Saracens, Falcons and Gloucester the last few years. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2022 at 18:58
| Jersey will have 3 x home games: TBC on 3rd w/e Aug, London Irish on Sat 27/8 & Bath on Fri 2/9 |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2022 at 19:05
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Jersey Reds will test themselves against Gallagher Premiership opponents as they build up to the 2022/23 league campaign with home fixtures against London Irish and Bath Rugby. London Irish will visit the Island during the last full week of August, culminating with a game against the Reds on the afternoon of Saturday August 27th. It will be the first meeting between the clubs since they locked horns during the 2018/19 Championship season, which included https://www.jerseyreds.je/match_report/jersey-reds-17-london-irish-14/" rel="nofollow - a memorable 17-14 home win for the Reds against their table-topping visitors. The Reds last played Bath in a pre-season game at Stade Santander International in August 2014, https://www.jerseyreds.je/match_report/jersey-10-bath-34/" rel="nofollow - with the visitors winning 10-34 . A number of players have moved between the clubs since then, the most recent example being back row man Wes White earning an opportunity at the top level and leaving Jersey at the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign. Jersey Reds against Bath will be played on the evening of Friday September 2nd. Director of Rugby Harvey Biljon said: “We’re really looking forward to the new season and want to really test our new squad ahead of the Championship kick-off – that’s certainly what they’ll get against both London Irish and Bath.” The Reds are set to have a further pre-season match, to be played on the third weekend of August, with details due to be announced shortly. The first round of the 2022/23 RFU Championship is scheduled to take place on the second weekend of September. ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2022 at 21:08
| Coventry host our very welcome rivals Moseley on Saturday 20th August. |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2022 at 17:07
| Coventry have now also announced the visit of Merthyr RFC to the BPA on Saturday 13th August. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2022 at 10:00
| Jersey Reds v Leicester Tigers - Aug 19th. https://bit.ly/3I8Np8c" rel="nofollow - LINK |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2022 at 12:31
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Friday 2nd September Pirates vExeter 7.30 pm PSF |
Posted By: Geoff DC
Date Posted: 01 Jul 2022 at 12:57
| I think it's the 2nd Dave, not the 7th |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2022 at 21:35
True Geoff, edited now.
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Posted By: Bedfordian
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 17:58
| Northampton Saints vs Bedford Blues 27th August |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2022 at 18:11
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I am still living the dream that Ampthill are about to enjoy a third season in the Championship. This is a very serious league. I note that Jersey have lined up three preseason games against London Irish, Bath, and some team called Leicester Tigers. All in preparation for Jersey’s first proper match away to the mighty Ampthill. Ampthill of course have lined up three similar games against The Wallabies, South Africa, and The All Blacks……..not. ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 07:15
 That is some serious pre-season by Jersey - they will either come in to the start of season hot and be raring to go, or feeling a little bit battered and bruised which means opportunity knocks for Ampthill. We are still awaiting official confirmation of our games but two Prem Teams allegedly lined up - I would hope we have a run out game against a Nat 1 Team or a Welsh Prem Team but who knows..... ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 09:04
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 17:04
| I recall a few years back Ealing played Harlequins. It was extremely exciting to go to the Stoop, but then-Captain Sam Dickinson picked up an injury that kept him out for half the season. However, it is hard to argue for the professionalism of the Champ and then shy away from friendlies with the big boys. |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:00
Hear what your saying, however a good few years ago Donny played Glasgow and Newcastle pre season and lost about 6 key players for the best part of that season, which was devastating with the squad size we had.
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 22:14
| 1st September Nottingham visit Welford Road, though it might clash with football and could be moved date wise I am led to believe. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2022 at 22:34
Is there any evidence/guarantee that an Ealing player would be more likely to suffer an injury against Harlequins than, say, Rosslyn Park?!
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Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 13:18
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Mond fixtures Blackheath (A) Saturday 13th August at 3pm. Ealing (H) 26th August at 7:30pm |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 15:07
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It’s 2 teams Blackheath v Richmond 1pm & 3 pm ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 16:41
| Vikings at 1? and 1s at 3 perhaps |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 17:27
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Ampthill have announced their preseason games on their website today. And it is a very Welsh affair. They start at home to Newport and then travel to Cardiff and Glamorgan Wanderers. ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2022 at 21:16
Think that it’s 2 squad teams not necessarily 1s & 2s from my understanding ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: AmpthillRUFC
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2022 at 10:01
Fourth season Cherub - exciting times ahead
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Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2022 at 12:36
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Sorry, AmpthillRUFC. My bad. Everything over two gets a bit fuzzy for me........ ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2022 at 16:30
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Doncaster to face Wasps and Falcons inn pre-season, let’s hope we take a flyer into the season from these games ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2022 at 20:47
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In addition to the two games mentioned earlier in the thread, Cov have announced that they take on relegated* Bath on 27/8 at Broadstreet RFC. *Should have been? ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2022 at 21:28
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Blues Home to our old friends/enemies Rotherham Titans on 20 Aug
Away to Saints on 27 Aug One more to be announced |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 19 Jul 2022 at 15:10
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Ampthill have announced their final preseason fixture. It is away to some team called Saracens on 3 September. Obviously taking a leaf from the Jersey text book on how to prepare for the new season. ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2022 at 16:43
Not the PL champions though Cherub  ------------- Tackle Low!!!!! |
Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2022 at 18:13
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May be Coventry Saracens. 😁 ------------- Cauliflower ear. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2022 at 23:56
My local club once upon a time. Very handy for Binley Mega Chippy too ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Monkey Magic
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2022 at 18:39
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London Scottish v Harlequins Sat 27th August 3.00pm Edinburgh v London Scottish Friday 2nd Sept 6.45pm http://londonscottish.com/london-scottish-to-host-harlequins-in-pre-season/" rel="nofollow - http://londonscottish.com/london-scottish-to-host-harlequins-in-pre-season/
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 10:57
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The trio of Jersey Reds games will be available to stream for anyone interested... as a reminder, Tigers on Fri 19/8, Irish on Sat 27/8 & Bath on Fri 2/9 https://3cinternational.com/jersey-reds-live-streams/" rel="nofollow - https://3cinternational.com/jersey-reds-live-streams/
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Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2022 at 14:15
Best top three pre season games I have ever seen ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 11:28
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Blackheath v Richmond is now being played on Friday 12th ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 14:27
Good move. Should be slightly less hot.
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Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 14:38
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Maybe not as I was due to travel home from holiday on Friday for Saturday so will miss the game ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: kempstonblue
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 15:05
That’s it, Apparently members can attend an open training session. Would rather go to Tring and see Ath. ------------- Looking forward to new beginnings. |
Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 21:48
I don’t think many will turn up. Sadly I heard we had 3 lined up originally, but as Saints progressed into the playoffs they wanted to move the game which then messed up the plans, so they had to try and find replacements. We are missing a more “equal” team
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Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2022 at 22:04
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Decent win for RFC, 45-12 against Blackheath. 37 players used.... and i'd imagine not all recruitment finalised yet.
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Posted By: marigold
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 07:58
| I walked down to Blackheath v Richmond last night. It looked like both teams started with their strongest fifteens which was the closest contested of the three thirty minute sessions. Blackheath seemed to be a handful at the breakdown whilst Richmond's offloading game caused a good number of line breaks and they were more clinical in their finishing. Blackheath appeared to use a few youngsters whilst the Richmond squad seemed to have a good amount of depth. One of the Blackheath supporters told me he understood they are running a regular 2nd XV this coming season. The game was probably a bit closer than the score reflected. A thoroughly enjoyable evening of rugby. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 16:07
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Looks like Cov is facing spirited competition from Merthyr Cov 12 - 17 Merthyr at half time ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 16:42
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29 all minutes to go ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 16:45
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Cov 29 - 36 Merthy even less to go ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 16:48
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And that’s the full time score ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: dropout22
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 17:00
wow
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Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 18:29
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Very entertaining match in the heat of the BPA. Merthyr ran up a 0-17 lead die to the weight and experience of their pack. By half time though their were tiring badly in the heat and Coventry pulled back to 12-17. In the second half, both teams having made 15 player changes Cov brought on a more experienced pack, and the game was much more even, and much more mobile. A useful outing for both squads.
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Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 18:57
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Did your new signings look any good ON? ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 19:08
They looked young and fast. This was good in the backline, less so in the pack.
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Posted By: Sedge Tiger
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2022 at 21:36
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On a hot very dry pitch!!! I bet the backs looked very good. I would hate to be in the front row. Not nice at all. The best of luck to Coventry and Doncaster in the season ahead. Cut the players some slack though. Pre-season is just that. Hard work All the best ST ------------- Give him one with handles on |
Posted By: OLDALIKADOO10
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 16:07
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Ealing Team to face Biarritz: 15. David Johnston 14. Jonah Holmes 13. Max Bodilly 12. Reuben Bird-Tulloch 11. Luke Daniels 10. Steven Shingler 9. Craig Hampson 1. Kyle Whyte 2. Alun Walker 3. Lewis Thiede 4. Bobby De Wee 5. Barney Maddison (C) 6. Rob Farrar 7. Carlo Tizzano 8. Simon Uzokwe 16. Kevin O’Byrne 17. Will Davis 18. George Davis 19. Simon Linsell 20. David O’Connor 21. Ollie Fox 22. Dan Lancaster 23. Will Montgomery 24. Jack Digby 25. Pat Howard |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 17:35
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I recall a while back Jersey supporters were bemoaning that Leicester Tigers didn't send many first team stars, well apart from resting international or those in the Southern Hemisphere games, this is one loaded squad. starting XV: 15 Anthony Watson 14 Harry Potter 13 Phil Cokanasiga 12 Jimmy Gopperth 11 Nemani Nadolo 10 Freddie Burns 9 Ben Youngs 1 Francois van Wyk 2 Charlie Clare 3 Dan Cole 4 Harry Wells 5 Eli Snyman 6 George Martin 7 Olly Cracknell 8 Hanro Liebenberg (c) REPLACEMENTS: Tom Cowan-Dickie, Joe Taufete’e, James Cronin, James Whitcombe, Will Hurd, Nephi Leatigaga, Cameron Henderson, Finn Carnduff, Sean Jansen, Sam Edwards, Bryce Hegarty, Matt Scott, Joe Browning, Kini Murimurivalu, Lachlan Shelley |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 17:41
That should give Jersey a workout. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 19:11
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Wow what a team ! ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: kingsheathlad
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 19:13
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15 replacements. Does that mean two teams. ------------- Cauliflower ear. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 20:12
| Ealing 14 (2T) - Biarritz 12 2T) - 49'. Biarritz yc |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022 at 23:39
| Biarritz 22 (3T)- Ealing 21 (3T) - Biarritz triumph with a 50m penalty at the death. Kicked by Brett Herron. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 09:16
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A very close and tight game. Ealing fans I assume are happy with that performance ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 11:27
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Jersey name two XVs, + two spares... to take on the Tigers at 5pm... https://bit.ly/3K58stk" rel="nofollow - LINK Link includes details for streaming if anyone is at a loose end (less likely I know at 5pm) and is prepared to invest £10 |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 11:46
Think that we might need both teams on from the start Islander looking at the Tigers starting 15 ------------- Tackle Low!!!!! |
Posted By: Big Eddie
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 13:11
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First post ahead of the new season and first proper post in the Championship forum. Caldy take on Sale Sharks tonight at Paton Field and they are probably hoping that a wooden hut and an open (...ish) field will so discombobulate the visitors that it will give the Ravers a slight advantage. Cady Chairman Gary Devaney and Director of Rugby Gareth Davies have themselves undertaken a period of intense preparation ahead
of tonight’s game against Sale Sharks. Caldy’s two senior
men have just returned from participating in the Caldy RFC Shark Fishing
tournament off Falmouth. This prestigious catch and release tournament
organised by Caldy supporter Derek Salisbury using specialist big game boats and skippers is fast becoming a
fixture in the UK Big Game Fishing calendar. Gareth’s team eventually won through after a hook up late
on the second day with the tournament’s biggest Blue Shark caught by Jake Lyon on big game boat 'Anglo Dawn'. Anglo Dawn skipper Andy Howell was impressed by a couple of firsts racked up by Caldy 2nd row 6ft 7 inch giant Richard Bradshaw......who landed the first 'bonito' skipper Andy Howell has ever seen in UK waters. Richard was also the first big game fisherman ever to bring his own spew bucket and disinfectant spray onto Anglo Dawn. Richard Bradshaw is a man who needs to be prepared "just like the Ravers who need to be thoroughly prepared for what they are facing tonight, it was important for me to be ready for big seas 25 miles offshore......the bucket was a very essential bit of kit, I had a little difficulty keeping my Pot Noodle under control" Braddie was keen to point out the good omens thrown up by the result of the Caldy Shark Fishing tournament "The younger team led by Gaz Davies outperformed the established pre tournament favourites of Gary Devaney, Derek Salisbury, Barrie Pilgrim and Paul Harrison. Once we heard from the skipper of the 'Seawatch' that Barrie's sea legs and ankles had gone and he had told skipper Nigel "......We need a bigger boat"............we knew that we just had to ignore the rough seas and power through to get the win." "Bring it on ........the more Sharks the better" " said Richard 'Quint' Bradshaw ------------- ''The future isn't what it used to be'' |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 16:59
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Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 17:52
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5-28 at HT. 3 Tigers rolling mauls and a forward move try. TBH Jersey have done alright. The defense looks pretty good, although they did tire at the end of the half for the 4th try. Jersey playing with the breeze 2 nd half and 30 changes could make it an interesting 2nd 40 ------------- Tackle Low!!!!! |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 18:35
| 19-35 last time I looked |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2022 at 21:57
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Finished 26-35 on the Island, a slight improvement on last season when the eventual Prem champs beat us by 10. I see Caldy v Sale finished 5-40; great to see BE landing properly on the Champ forum & hopefully a good crowd & derby atmosphere at PF…
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 08:22
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https://www.leicestertigers.com/match/pre-season-fixture/jer-vs-lei/2022-08-19#article-62ffb623c1a257002a8715a1" rel="nofollow - Jersey Reds v Leicester Tigers (Pre-season fixture) - Friday, August 19, kick-off 5pm | Leicester Tigers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDYQq-jxrlE" rel="nofollow - PRE SEASON v Leicester Tigers MATCH REACTION - YouTube Brilliant to make a start to the new season and after my migration south I can report that the walk from the ground to my new abode took 23 minutes! Plaudits due to Sean for keeping the bar going after the late surge of interest in tickets and Milo for his efforts in producing a pitch that looked picture perfect and for tirelessly filing in in the overworked bar at the west end. The Tiggers fans are exceptional and always welcome. ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Elijah Cadman
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 09:08
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Great to be back at Caldy after a few years. Beautiful sunny evening and big crowd. I'm guessing about 1500? Big Eddie where were you hiding?
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Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 10:19
There's many a side would like the Tigers to visit every week, very good travelling supporters(me included on occasion), trouble is with them just 4 miles down the road, Leicester Lions are always going to struggle to get a large crowd.
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 13:43
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HT Blues (3 tries) 19 - 7 (1 try) Titans First 15 mins all Blues, remaining saw Titans have all the territory with a big pack and strong scrum. Blues go down the slope 2nd half.
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Posted By: The Blues
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 14:33
| FT well 78 mins Blues 61-19 Titans |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 15:12
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Cov 7-0 Mose. 12 mins
------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 15:28
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Cov 7-5 Mose 25 mins ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 15:32
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Cov 12-5 Mose 27 mins ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 15:35
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Cov 12-12 Mose 31 mins ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 15:53
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12-12 HT ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 16:03
| Very long first half |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 16:23
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Cov 19-12 Mose ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 16:25
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A yellow chat, then allowed. 26-12 ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 16:27
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No doubts this time 33-12 ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 16:51
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40-12 ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 16:57
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FT Cov 40-12 Mose Scrappy AF. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:32
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Ampthill beat Newport by 54 points to 12 ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:36
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Rosslyn Park 26 - 57 Ealing ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:47
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Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:47
That's why you have pre-season games.
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Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 18:45
| Taunton 14 Pirates 43 |
Posted By: Big Eddie
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2022 at 22:18
2,600 tickets sold online about 400 walk ins so around 3,000. I was on the gate and then worked on one of the outside bars. Caldy were like rabbits in the headlights for the first 15 minutes or so and were quickly 20+ points down. They rallied and had a really good showing in the 2nd half. Caldy had three of their biggest forwards unavailable so will take a lot of positives from the hit out ------------- ''The future isn't what it used to be'' |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 15:05
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlU7j7hXqjA" rel="nofollow - Jersey Reds tries v Leicester Tigers - YouTube
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2022 at 22:18
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Ampthill’s preseason game away to Cardiff this Saturday has been cancelled as Cardiff cannot raise a team. Let’s hope Saracens can muster up a full squad the following week for Ampthill’s final warm up game. ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2022 at 11:12
That’s such a shame and a nightmare for Ampthill’s preparation. Pre season is so important. I’m sure that the squad will have a meaningful game amongst themselves, but it isn’t the same thing as playing proper opposition ------------- Tackle Low!!!!! |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2022 at 12:02
Agree totally - I think this is what cost the Knights winning the league last season. We treated our early league games as pre-season and the points lost there cost us dearly. We hopefully play WASPS this Friday and Newcastle the following Friday. We have had a "training" day with Sale last week with a couple of live full contact training sessions in between the breakouts, so I am more hopeful of entering the season less green. We just have to get past Ealing on day 1 of the season, away.....wishful thinking I know ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Cherub
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2022 at 16:06
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It's a great shame that Wharfedale and Ampthill couldn't hook up to play one another this Saturday. Both sides have now had their original opposition cancel. And if it had then been played at Wharfedale I would have been able to attend. Just daydreaming. ------------- Always trying to stay bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2022 at 17:10
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From Huckleberryly Pearen Wasps Wasps team to face Doncaster Knights | First Half Squad
Robin Hislop (c) Dan Frost Biyi Alo Cam Dodson Tim Cardall Ben Morris Nizaam Carr Tom Willis Will Porter Charlie Atkinson Josh Bassett Burger Odendaal Sam Spink Luke Mehson Matteo Minozzi Wasps team to face Doncaster Knights | Second Half Squad Elliot Millar-Mills Tom Cruse / Michael Van Vuuren John Ryan Fyn Brown Kiran McDonald Brad Shields (c) James Tunney Alfie Barbeary Dan Robson Ryan Mills Matteo Minozzi Olly Hartley Paolo Odogwu Luke Mehson / Billy Kucera Ali Crossdale ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2022 at 18:21
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Nice to see Robin Hislop running out as captain - certain to get a good cheer (once a knight, always a knight)
------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2022 at 16:18
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https://www.jerseyreds.je/news_article/reds-welcome-irish-back-to-stade-for-pre-season-clash/" rel="nofollow - Reds v Irish preview https://express.adobe.com/page/HRlJjEDCGZWhY/" rel="nofollow - Match prog (Sat - 3pm)
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2022 at 20:36
| Richmond 12 (2T) - Ealing 21 (3T) HT. Ealing have played freeflowing to the point of looseness Richmond has scored with a couple 14 man pushovers. Entertaining match for the 1000 or so in attendance on a balmy Friday evening. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 26 Aug 2022 at 21:25
| Richmond 26 (4T) - Ealing 35 (5T) - Richmond very spirited, Ealing flashy, but ill disciplined. FT |