The 2016/7 Rugby Union Thread

[Val]

Man, what a day. Currently nursing a hangover in Leicester. Leicester really allowed us to play our best stuff last night and we grabbed that chance with both hands. Looks like Munster or Sarries and given we've played Munster 3 times already and face them again in April I'd hope we get Sarries, one way or another, I'll be there

 

[GB72]

Hope you had a great night. You have my support for the quarters. Like to see how Sarries get on against a team who are used to an artificial pitch. Good to avoid Munster, something tells me that fate has their name on the trophy this year

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Man, what a day. Currently nursing a hangover in Leicester. Leicester really allowed us to play our best stuff last night and we grabbed that chance with both hands. Looks like Munster or Sarries and given we've played Munster 3 times already and face them again in April I'd hope we get Sarries, one way or another, I'll be there

Brilliant result. I have to keep working on my Mrs for us to move to Glasgow. We'd live in the West End - I want a season ticket for Warriors.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I wouldn't worry Doon, the wooden spoon is safe in Scotland's hands, assuming they don't knock it on...

Glasgow fielded 15 Scottish internationals against Leicester. Must surely bode well for Scotland in the 6 Nations.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Glasgow fielded 15 Scottish internationals against Leicester. Must surely bode well for Scotland in the 6 Nations.

I wish Big Jim Hamilton would still play for us, he has had a great season.
Gregor Townsend is proving to be a top notch coach.
I am a bit happier with him taking the Scotland role now.

 

[Val]

Confirmed we play Sarries, we'll probably take at least 1000 down to it

 

[fundy]

Confirmed we play Sarries, we'll probably take at least 1000 down to it

good luck Val, should be a cracking game, we wont be the pushover the pussycats were

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Confirmed we play Sarries, we'll probably take at least 1000 down to it

If you're coming down and fancy a game around the time give me a shout

Some great quarters

For me the winners of the quarters will be

Saracens ( sorry Val )
Wasps
Clermont
Munster

Then can see both the English clubs progressing to the final but every chance that it could be the total opposite

 

[Val]

good luck Val, should be a cracking game, we wont be the pushover the pussycats were

I'm sure you won't. Looking forward to it already, still buzzing from last night.

 

[Val]

If you're coming down and fancy a game around the time give me a shout

Some great quarters

For me the winners of the quarters will be

Saracens ( sorry Val )
Wasps
Clermont
Munster

Then can see both the English clubs progressing to the final but every chance that it could be the total opposite

The team that beats Munster I believe will be the team that wins it.

 

[Val]

Fundy, any tips on best places to stay when we come down?

 

[fundy]

How you travelling Val? by car or public transport? (assume youre flying down? if so to where?)

Theres nothing really on the doorstep thats great so depends on how you're travelling and what sort of night out you want i guess

 

[Val]

How you travelling Val? by car or public transport? (assume youre flying down? if so to where?)

Theres nothing really on the doorstep thats great so depends on how you're travelling and what sort of night out you want i guess

Flying to Luton and coach from there I believe. I've a provisional booking at Holiday Express at Golders Green. Likelihood is we'll be after beer and a bit of a party after near somewhere we can get a sit down feed afterwards but not venturing too far.

 

[fundy]

Flying to Luton and coach from there I believe. I've a provisional booking at Holiday Express at Golders Green. Likelihood is we'll be after beer and a bit of a party after near somewhere we can get a sit down feed afterwards but not venturing too far.

Thats probably not the worst of options location wise. Alternative would be to go out of town a bit back towards Luton, so Watford or St Albans maybe

 

[Val]

Fundy, just had an email from Glasgow Warriors to say there are only 80 tickets of our 3750 allocation left.

Could be a smashing occasion :thup:

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Richard Cockerill to manage Edinburgh.......not exactly overwhelmed by that appointment.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Richard Cockerill to manage Edinburgh.......not exactly overwhelmed by that appointment.

Why is that ? Because he is English ?

His record as Coach is pretty good - couple of Premiership titles ( think it's 3 wins and 2 runners up in 7 years ) to his name plus a pretty good win percentage.

Seems a very good appointment

 

[Val]

Richard Cockerill to manage Edinburgh.......not exactly overwhelmed by that appointment.

It's a good appointment for Edinburgh

 

[Paperboy]

Surprised no one has mentioned GF back to Leicester and FB going the other way.

As a Bath fan happy it's all over. Hopefully Preistland and Burns vying for the 10 shirt will be good for the club.

 

[Val]

Surprised no one has mentioned GF back to Leicester and FB going the other way.

As a Bath fan happy it's all over. Hopefully Preistland and Burns vying for the 10 shirt will be good for the club.

The Ford/Burns switch is a strange one, a few bob changing hands there too I'd assume.

Adam Hastings meant to be coming to us, has he featured much? Also what happens with Niko Matawalu? I didn't think he'd fit Baths plans but was fabulous for Glasgow