Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:48 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

A wonderful example of a backside covering exercise. When the new man fails, the RFU can blame the headhunters who recommended him to the board.

...and this surprises you why?

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:50 pm  

Will Chambers, after a 2 year holiday in rugby union, is back in rugby league. He's signed a 3-year deal with the Melbourne Storm.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:05 am  

sanjunien wrote:

the ref had little to do with it - Ulster looked the stronger generally though the margin of victory was exagerrated

That's because they were constantly allowed to control the speed of the ball. I think he had a spasm in his arm.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:10 pm  

gutterfax wrote:

...and this surprises you why?

I wasn't aware that I had indicated it surprised me at all.

It would appear that Rob Andrew is no more likely to make a positive decision while sat in a boardroom with a blazer on then he did on the field. Much easier to kick this particular piece of work straight down the throat of a third party.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:09 pm  

Flekkefjord Tigers have become the latest club to join the sport of Rugby League after the former Union club decided to make the switch to Rugby League in 2012.

Flekkefjord Tigers have become the latest club to join the sport of Rugby League after the former Union club decided to make the switch to Rugby League in 2012.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:07 pm  

Chris Ashton making more friends.

Chris Ashton making more friends.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:43 pm  

Catalancs wrote: Flekkefjord Tigers have become the latest club to join the sport of Rugby League after the former Union club decided to make the switch to Rugby League in 2012. Lets hope they enjoy it and pass the word on to other ru clubs

Catalancs wrote: Flekkefjord Tigers have become the latest club to join the sport of Rugby League after the former Union club decided to make the switch to Rugby League in 2012. Lets hope they enjoy it and pass the word on to other ru clubs

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:51 pm  

Catalancs wrote: Flekkefjord Tigers have become the latest club to join the sport of Rugby League after the former Union club decided to make the switch to Rugby League in 2012. Fantastic news,good to see that a union club has seen the light,let's hope more of them come over to the proper game of rugby.

Catalancs wrote: Flekkefjord Tigers have become the latest club to join the sport of Rugby League after the former Union club decided to make the switch to Rugby League in 2012. Fantastic news,good to see that a union club has seen the light,let's hope more of them come over to the proper game of rugby.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:24 pm  

The International Rugby Board has confirmed that the player who failed the drugs test during the 2011 World Cup was the USA's James Paterson. Toulouse RU blamed for Airplane incident. All Black in court on assault charge. Ireland coach Les Kiss: Scrum is not an attacking platform.

The International Rugby Board has confirmed that the player who failed the drugs test during the 2011 World Cup was the USA's James Paterson. Toulouse RU blamed for Airplane incident. All Black in court on assault charge. Ireland coach Les Kiss: Scrum is not an attacking platform.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:30 pm  

London Irish describe a loss of £1m as "promising given the economic climate". That's a £3m trading loss in two years. How sustainable is the current financial model in English domestic rugby union?