The 2016/7 Rugby Union Thread

Liverpoolphil said:
Was impressed with Wasps and Saracens today

I know the oppo wasn't the strongest against Wasps but they were clinical - especially when they have further players to come into that backline - a playing partner is a big Wasps fan and is excited about the season ahead

Saracens for 40 mins were just outstanding , some of the handling from the forwards was just first class , Toulon came back into it and a couple of silly yellow cards made it close but they closed out the deal - that was a very impressive win away

Watched bits of the Glasgow match and they looked very good - Hogg once again continues to impress , always seem to ghost past at least two defenders before being brought down and solid in defence. Wonder if the French boys are sniffing around him

Looking forward to the Exeter Clermont match tomorrow - could be another cracker
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The French have already sniffed around and he's told them to do one, he signed a 2 year £375k extension at Glasgow last week.

He's plenty time left to get a French pay day.
 
Val said:
Yip, 3G.

Looked a red from my seat.
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Big article in the Telegraph yesterday about the Dutch now ripping out the 3G pitches after health scares from the rubber "bits" they contain.
Be interesting to see if it continues 4-5 of their 1st Division football teams play on it.
 
An interesting weekend of European matches. It was almost inevitable that Glasgow were going to be on the receiving end of a defeat. Very few teams could have played against all the passion and emotion at Munster on Saturday.

Tigers were much better, seriously expected to get humped by Racing so a win is a very pleasant surprise, the injuries are a worry though.

Good result for Wasps getting the last gasp draw away at Montpellier.

Then we come to Northampton. I thought that the Tigers were in a bad place but that is nothing compared to our east midlands rivals.
 
I watched Bath stutter past Bristol, who played some very nice rugby. Good to see us win ugly for a change.

Will look forward to Sunday and us on the box against Exeter. Think it's a good time to play them at the moment.
 
Paperboy said:
I watched Bath stutter past Bristol, who played some very nice rugby. Good to see us win ugly for a change.

Will look forward to Sunday and us on the box against Exeter. Think it's a good time to play them at the moment.
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We have Sarries away on Saturday. If there was ever a time to play them it is now as the international contingent will be off plus there are a few injuries. Still fully expect to lose but there is a very slight glimmer of hope.
 
GB72 said:
An interesting weekend of European matches. It was almost inevitable that Glasgow were going to be on the receiving end of a defeat. Very few teams could have played against all the passion and emotion at Munster on Saturday.

Tigers were much better, seriously expected to get humped by Racing so a win is a very pleasant surprise, the injuries are a worry though.

Good result for Wasps getting the last gasp draw away at Montpellier.

Then we come to Northampton. I thought that the Tigers were in a bad place but that is nothing compared to our east midlands rivals.
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I fancy only 1 team will progress from our pool as everyone will beat each other and second placed wont be that high points wise. The Tigers Racing result is what we required after our no show against Munster.

Edinburgh beating Quinns was quite a scalp this weekend.
 
Agree only 1 team going forward. Best runner up will be in a group with an Italian team and 10 points guaranteed. We are going to have to win on the road to get out the group I suspect. Our lack of bonus point against you lads could be the difference
 
GB72 said:
We have Sarries away on Saturday. If there was ever a time to play them it is now as the international contingent will be off plus there are a few injuries. Still fully expect to lose but there is a very slight glimmer of hope.
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itoje out for 6 weeks now too, there mounting up a bit :(
 
We could be without Toomua, Vainu, Barrow, Williams, Tuillagi and maybe Peterson I'd he has to join up wirg Springboks. Think you would be without Itoje anyway as I am sure the England internationals join up with the squad this week
 
Incredible win for Ireland - :whoo:

Very impressive.
 
Shouldn't this be retitled the 'Kick & Clap' thread :smirk:

Meanwhile in Coventry's Ricoh stadium a great doubleheader of a far more exciting code of Rugby was watched :whistle:
 
I'm currently in Llanelli after seeing Glasgow's second string royally pumped by Scarlets. Great wee stadium though and a sound bunch of people. Cheers for the hangover
 
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