Maybe you called the Ospreys phlegm spitters or they wer just demonstrating that when Welsh people talk they are like Roy Hattersleys puppet on Spitting Image.
Where is not toby going?
Bath isn't it?
Lucky him,they don't seem to be spending very wisely of late,Burgess,Denton and the Glasgow 9 being examples.
Priestland too. Talupe is world class though so lucky Bath.
Piggie, never spoke to them. Young lads ran up the staircase spitting at people. Didn't really make anyone want to hang around and chat to any Ospreys fans after that.
Met some lovely people from other clubs though and I'm sure I will from Ospreys at some point, but that night wasn't that point.
Priestland rumours still persisting around Sale, apparently we are getting a new 'playmaker' but anyone's guess as to who/what that means.
Piggie, never spoke to them. Young lads ran up the staircase spitting at people. Didn't really make anyone want to hang around and chat to any Ospreys fans after that.
When Swansea and Neath merged to make the Ospreys a lot of Swansea fans were uncomfortable with the fact that they'd be lumped in with the Neath lot. Neath, famous for their chant of........Neef, Neef, Neef, Neef, Neef. 🙄 Swansea fans were a bit older and calmer - a larger, more affluent town's fanbase, rather than a small town crowd with nothing else to do in the town.
I'm not saying that the phlegm boys were from Neath, but there were reasons that a lot of ex-Swansea supporters stay away and one was behaviour like this which would never have been allowed at St Helens.
Proper rugby!!
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On the other side of things, did a MTB Marathon out of Ruthin a couple of years ago, which was sited at Ruthin Rugby Club. Had a bit of a shock walking in, to see a huge mural/photo of Sale Sharks down the back wall - realised quickly that Ruthin was the home club of Effion Lewis-Roberts, had a lovely evening with the Ruthin club guys listening to their proud tales of Effion - wasn't good prep for a MTB Marathon the next morning though. There and Llandovery were very open an welcoming to us.
Anyway - AJ MacGinty, what's the view of him from those who watch the Pro12? Has he been instrumental in Connaught's rise to the top or has he been given an armchair ride?
Apologies - its spelt Connacht isn't it?
Just watched sarries bath. Sarries got away with a lot. Cook's talking to for use of the boot was correct but mako should have been carded for his deliberate bridge and roll. Used to be called sealing off. Cook's yellow for a tackle that was no worse than one lauded by sarries in the first half.
Is there any substance to these rumours about Bath? Quite telling (to me at least) that Ford had to make the statement to the effect that he would still be in charge next season.
Glaws turning a bit of style and grit on.
Sam Warburton obviously reads this thread!! Seren y gem today as Blues win away to Scarlets!!
Cardiff beat Scarlets, and pretty well deserved given how many tries they ran in 😐 After all the talk, Warburton was seren y gem if I understand Welsh well enough
Aaarrrgggghhh.... Beat me to it a_a 🙂
One way of stopping a maul I suppose. Nice the see TMO's are useless blind ****s down under too
Long ban here too?
http://www.balls.ie/rugby/video-sassy-r ... ard/329434
http://www.balls.ie/rugby/video-sassy-romain-poite-needed-protection-after-showing-a-red-card/329434
A-A yep hope Tian and Oyonnax get some harsh penalties for that
@aa 🙂
Sam Warburton obviously reads this thread!!
I thought he called you a couple of times a week for advice
European Rugby Cup
Quick question about semi-final venues. SF1 already know to be Madesky based upon QF1 and 2. From what I can see whoever wins the QF4 between Racing and Toulon will be the home country side as both have better records (I think). So assuming its Racing vs Leicester the SF will in France, probably somewhere like Lille (neutral venue nearish the UK) ? If Toulon win it will be down in the South ?
[url= http://www.epcrugby.com/matchcentre/fixtures_champions_cup.php ]ERC Fixtures[/url]
Madejski Stadium, Reading, the City Ground in Nottingham, the Allianz Riviera, Nice and the MMArena in Le Mans have been chosen as the venues which are in line to host next month's European Rugby Champions Cup semi-finals.
The Madejski Stadium is certain to stage an all-Aviva Premiership semi-final on Saturday, 23 April, and the second semi-final will be played the following day at one of three stadiums depending on the results of the Champions Cup quarter-finals.With the winners of the Wasps v Exeter Chiefs and Saracens v Northampton Saints quarter-finals making the trip to Reading, if Leicester Tigers and Racing 92 come successfully through their quarter-finals against Stade Francais Paris and RC Toulon respectively, then they will face off on Sunday, 23 April at the City Ground.
However, if Stade Français and Racing 92 make up the semi-final pairing, the TOP 14 rivals will clash at the MMArena. Meanwhile, if Toulon defeat Racing in their quarter-final, then the title holders will meet either Leicester or Stade Français at the Allianz Riviera.
The semi-finals are played at venues designated by EPCR which have been selected in conjunction in this instance with Premiership Rugby and the Ligue Nationale de Rugby.
Home country advantage in the last four was determined by the new Champions Cup semi-final format which recognises performances by clubs during the pool stage as well as the achievement of winning a quarter-final away from home.
The same format applies to the Challenge Cup semi-finals, however, the last four matches will be staged at home venues as set out below following the results of the quarter-finals.
Pocock cited for his UFC move!
When does the Marler lynch mob assemble?
@dead thanks much appreciated.
When does the Marler lynch mob assemble?
Hearing is tomorrow??? How long does a lynch mob need to assemble? 🙂
“There aren’t many travellers who play rugby,” said Lee.“Most of the family take up boxing. I’m the first traveller to play international rugby and I’m very proud of that.
“I’ve got about 60 cousins and 12 or more come to see me playing for Scarlets or Wales. The younger are ones are starting to take more of an interest in rugby, rather than boxing."
also
"I believe I am the first international rugby player with a Traveller background," Lee said in an interview, published on Saturday, which was given before the Marler incident."I'm very proud of who I am and what I have managed to achieve on behalf of Travellers."
The bit that grabbed me was him being the first traveller to play international rugby. I thought at first this must be badly worded and meant to mean "first in his family" when comparing the popularity between boxing and rugby but then I saw the second quote after a quick Google
Quiz time 🙂 Can any one else name a international rugby player with a traveller background?
Bath's David Wilson has been cited for making contact with the eyes or eye area of Saracens and England lock George Kruis, who in turn is alleged to have bitten the prop.
Looks like Anthony Watson and David Wilson are going to miss a few games - good news for Sale.
Have we done this yet?
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"Prop Cipriano Martínez could well be facing a life ban from rugby.
The Pucará player brutally assaulted San Albano second row Juan Masi in a URBA club match in Burazco on Saturday - the disturbing footage of which can be viewed below."
😯 life ban
That is truly shocking!! Was that a pro match?
Someone on an opposing team did that to one of the our second rows once, being the closest team mate at the time I felt duty bound to go in swinging, I'd like to say I floored the **** but truth be told I was having very little impact and was glad when the heavy artillary of the front row arrived! It erupted again in the bar afterwards I came off distinctly second best then too!! ****ing psycho nutter he was like that **** above!
I can't really see what happens in that clip.
You are Wayne Barnes and I claim my £5 🙂
"Prop Cipriano Martínez could well be facing a life ban from rugby.
Got a 99 year ban. Rather hoping there's criminal action to follow.
That is horrific;the punch is bad enough,but going for seconds with the kick?
Do you lot ever actually talk about [i]rugby[/i]? 😆
Love this from Flats (yeah yeah, no doubt he's a **** and everyone hates him)
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Rugby...oh yes Hallam Amos had a mate for Wales but cant stop scoring since. 4 tries in 2 games for the Dregs.
Other 2 here
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/35950105
😯 'kin hell I was looking at a different bit, that should be jail time.
I am not Barnes and find it offensive that you think I am 😆
I thought rugby players had to watch what they eat nowadays?
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Bets on which is deemed worse? "In the old days" biting was seen as the lesser of those two evils
Love this from Flats (yeah yeah, no doubt he's a **** and everyone hates him)
I think he's proved to be an excellent pundit and writes a decent column too.
A far cry from the BBC trio of Jiffy, Gusset and Nicol who rarely say anything of any interest. Actually I do quite like Jiffy as a pundit but loathe him as a commentator.
Keith Wood is good though. Maybe they should have more front rowers on.
