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Offline PaulWinch again

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2014, 08:39:05 AM »
Agreed, very impressive stuff.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2014, 05:34:16 PM »
Twelvetrees is skipper for Gloucester this season.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2014, 11:18:21 AM »

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2014, 09:36:39 AM »
For "Non-League Day" on Sat 6th Sep, I'll be at the season opener of The Mighty Lyd against Shelford.

Going on what I've been reading about Lydney's pre-season performances, being promoted back up to National League 2 South will lead to a very difficult season.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2014, 07:24:37 PM »
Very excited for tonight, opening game of the season and it's saints (my team) vs Glaws (the family team, I'm the black sheep) which is always my favourite game of the season. It's 2 sides with exciting backlines, in perfect conditions playing on an immaculate surface.  I'm clearly setting myself up for huge disappointment but I have every hope that this will be an absolute belter.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2014, 07:54:34 PM »
Ban coming for Savage there I reckon, shocking, cowardly hit and terrible from the ref to let it go.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #21 on: September 05, 2014, 08:32:17 PM »
that 3rd try is special, North will get the plaudits for the finish (which will be deserved) but the build up was perfection as well, they change the direction of the attack so well, it's almost impossible to stop them when they get it right.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2014, 10:16:27 PM »
Huge win for Northampton in the end, 53-6 and 8 tries.  For the glaws fans it's wasn't so much a bad performance from your lot, more a masterclass from a genuinely brilliant team.

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« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2014, 11:16:47 PM »
It's a long season. Let's not draw too many conclusions yet Glos have an entirely new coaching staff and 14 new players. I expect/hope for a win vs Sale next week.

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« Reply #24 on: September 06, 2014, 09:32:13 AM »
Absolutely, I think glaws will be better than that most weeks, saints just had too much about them on the night, on the flipside if saints come close to that standard every week I'd be amazed.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #25 on: September 07, 2014, 12:00:33 PM »
Huge win for Northampton in the end, 53-6 and 8 tries.  For the glaws fans it's wasn't so much a bad performance from your lot, more a masterclass from a genuinely brilliant team.

The Mighty Lyd won, so all is right in the western part of the county

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2014, 09:11:35 PM »
France considering picking Steffon Armitage, that would be a big mistake and miss from us.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2014, 10:24:23 PM »
Harlequins 0-39 Saracens
I'd like to feel happy about this but I am sceptical how Saracens squad is under the wage cap.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #28 on: September 12, 2014, 11:49:37 PM »
France considering picking Steffon Armitage, that would be a big mistake and miss from us.

He has England caps so surely that wouldn't be allowed.

Harlequins 0-39 Saracens
I'd like to feel happy about this but I am sceptical how Saracens squad is under the wage cap.

Quins are a pretty poor side this year from what I've seen so far, Saints and Sarries look a long way ahead of the rest.  Only saw a bit of the game today but Skinner made Robshaw look very average from what I saw.

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Re: Rugby Union 2014-15
« Reply #29 on: September 13, 2014, 10:56:38 PM »
France seems to think there's a chance of it.

 


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