Rugby Union 2013-14

[paul_e]

Might as well get it started as it's the opening weekend.

I'm looking forward to this season, there seem to be a lot of teams who could make the playoffs, I think it might be a fair bit more competitive than we've seen.

I've caught a couple of games so far, last night bath looked comfy away at newcastle, and today there was a belter between wasps and quins 2 teams who clearly aren't quite into the season yet but it finished 15-16 with Goode (at Wasps) hitting the post with a conversion attempt after the 80 after quins had opened a 6 point lead with a try after 71mins.  Really good game despite the errors.

[PGW]

Might as well get it started as it's the opening weekend.

I'm looking forward to this season, there seem to be a lot of teams who could make the playoffs, I think it might be a fair bit more competitive than we've seen.

I've caught a couple of games so far, last night bath looked comfy away at newcastle, and today there was a belter between wasps and quins 2 teams who clearly aren't quite into the season yet but it finished 15-16 with Goode (at Wasps) hitting the post with a conversion attempt after the 80 after quins had opened a 6 point lead with a try after 71mins.  Really good game despite the errors.

At times i am a complete twit!!!!
Why did i open this post!!
Been watching cricket so i decided to record 2nd half of Wasps game which i am watching now....currently 10-9 to Wasps.....As i say i am a prat!!!

Sale surprised me though with thar result at Gloucester. I shall record Warriors at Tigers tomorrow as priority is Stan's game on BT2.

10-14 now try just scored!!!!

[paul_e]

Might as well get it started as it's the opening weekend.

I'm looking forward to this season, there seem to be a lot of teams who could make the playoffs, I think it might be a fair bit more competitive than we've seen.

I've caught a couple of games so far, last night bath looked comfy away at newcastle, and today there was a belter between wasps and quins 2 teams who clearly aren't quite into the season yet but it finished 15-16 with Goode (at Wasps) hitting the post with a conversion attempt after the 80 after quins had opened a 6 point lead with a try after 71mins.  Really good game despite the errors.

At times i am a complete twit!!!!
Why did i open this post!!
Been watching cricket so i decided to record 2nd half of Wasps game which i am watching now....currently 10-9 to Wasps.....As i say i am a prat!!!

Sale surprised me though with thar result at Gloucester. I shall record Warriors at Tigers tomorrow as priority is Stan's game on BT2.

10-14 now try just scored!!!!

Sorry...

[lovejoy]

Poor start for Glos again. Not won on opening day since 2009.
You can have all the flair in the backs you like but with no ball from the front five you will struggle.

[UK Redsox]

The "Mighty Lyd" won their first game of the season against Old Patesians 42-17.

This is the first time that we've ever been this low in the league structure. We've probably been the most boring team since the leagues started. We began in the division above where we are now and popped up into the division above that for a couple of seasons, but that's as far as we've moved.

[peter w]

Was in kenya last week and caught the last20 minutes of somone v ithink Otago. itwas great.Something like a 6 point deficit for I think Otago and constant pressure and some great defence led to a try for Otago. They missed the kick so were still 2 behind.  From the kick-off they bullied the home teamagain pushing them back with about one minute on the clock they get a penalty. My 11 month-old was crawling aroundthe tv and pulled something and the screen went blank. Still no idea how it ended.

[PGW]

Warriors took one hell of a beating at Tigers....32-15...but it was worse than that score suggests.

[paul_e]

Warriors took one hell of a beating at Tigers....32-15...but it was worse than that score suggests.

On paper worcester looked weak and from the bits I saw today (I was watching the petrov game mostly) they're as poor as I expected.  I think worcester and Newcastle could end up a bit adrift at the bottom.

[cheltenhamlion]

I spent a few years playing seconds at Old Pats, between football, when I was younger. Well, young.

[tomd2103]

Seems to be a real argument rewing regarding the European competitions.  I can understand where the French and English clubs are coming from (especially when it comes to both Scottish and Italian teams getting automatic qualification in to the Heineken Cup), but it would be a shame to see a great tournament disappear.

[paul_e]

Seems to be a real argument rewing regarding the European competitions.  I can understand where the French and English clubs are coming from (especially when it comes to both Scottish and Italian teams getting automatic qualification in to the Heineken Cup), but it would be a shame to see a great tournament disappear.

It would be a shame but the rfu and ffr are both right to stand their ground on this, the qualification from the rabodirect is silly with them effectively getting 11 of the 24 spots in a 12 team league, with no relegation.  Reduce the number of teams in it by 4 (to 20), give each league 6 spots with 1 extra for the winners Heineken cup and another for the winners of the Amlin cup.  Add the 4 spots you took away to the amlin cup and potentially look to extend that competition further anyway to bring in club in the smaller nations, or add a third tier for them with the winners moving into the amlin.

[PGW]

Cardiff Blues 9 - 7 Connaught latest
Ulster 9=6 Glasgow latest

Quins v Saints just starting could be a cracker
Sale v Newcastle 20:00

[PGW]

Torrential rain spoiling it 3 - 3 HT
Sale winning 11-3 v Newcatle but not HT there.

[UK Redsox]

It appears to be a bit damp under foot at The Stoop

[PGW]

It appears to be a bit damp under foot at The Stoop

It is rather isn't it, lots of standing water. A bit of rugby from Saints to score the try...6-13  with about 8 to go.
Sale beating Newcastle 14-12 oh hold on scratch that Newcastle winning 15-14 now. If Newcastle win this it won't do Warriors many favours!!!