Rugby Union (was 2014-15, now an ongoing thread)

[PaulWinch again]

Agreed, very impressive stuff.

[cheltenhamlion]

Twelvetrees is skipper for Gloucester this season.

[dave.woodhall]

Villa get a mention here. http://thebirminghampress.com/2014/08/try-outs-touch-down/

[UK Redsox]

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.

[paul_e]

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.

[paul_e]

Ban coming for Savage there I reckon, shocking, cowardly hit and terrible from the ref to let it go.

[paul_e]

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.

[paul_e]

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.

[lovejoy]

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.

[paul_e]

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.

[UK Redsox]

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

[PaulWinch again]

France considering picking Steffon Armitage, that would be a big mistake and miss from us.

[lovejoy]

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

[paul_e]

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.

[PaulWinch again]

France seems to think there's a chance of it.