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Mark W-J 
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I don't think it was explicitly spelt out, but if you looked at the suggested/ indicative draw in the original document it was clear that this was the plan.
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Robb
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 14:17 |
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Yes they did. It was in that draft that they put out at the start of the season. |
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Neasham
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 13:53 |
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Did they make that information available to the clubs and supporters? I can’t find any mention other than there are pools st the higher level and knock-out games ar level 7 and below
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Camquin
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 13:41 |
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They split the draw North and South, so Alnwick was not going to be drawn against Camborne. But the downside of "you are going to play different opponents" is "you are going to trek halfway across the country" or at least outside the region your league covers. |
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Neasham
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 13:35 |
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Well regionalisation seems sensible but why don’t the RFU set out the parameters for how the draws are being made? How many clubs have been put off entering because they fear an away draw(s) which would involve a long round trip and a big bill from the coach company even with a subsidy. |
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 13:26 |
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What I see most teams are playing teams from a neighbouring region. Yes some travel, but clubs have a choice, which I guess is a part of player welfare?
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The older I get, the more the RFU leave me confused.
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 11:31 |
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Apparently the other Draws are now being made on Monday
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Camquin
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 11:24 |
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We have 56 of the 72 teams, I assume that the other 16 have chosen not to enter, due mainly to the distances involved. Originally, 62 were said to have entered, so another six have pulled out.
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 11:12 |
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Yes it was bad enough for the 2 South Notts clubs (Paviors and West Bridgford) to have to travel there in the league, DK is a fair bit further (but they will almost certainly be travelling to Redruth next season so good practice!). I have heard Bournemouth have pulled out not fancying the short hop to Burton.
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MikeGC
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 09:50 |
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This draw only includes the top 10 Clubs in Regional 1 North West.
Is there a further link with more fixtures ? |
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What were people expecting, England to suddenly concertina closer together for spring? It is no wonder some of the more remote clubs pulled out. I think it is the top seven from Regional 1 South West. Weston to Brighton is not an easy journey - only 200 miles, but it will take over 4 hours each way. And there are several others that will take over three hours and involve the M25 past Heathrow on a Saturday, well known for its flowing traffic. |
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 07:36 |
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Some chunky journeys there - Dudley KW to Alnwick stands out = not much change out of 500 miles!
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Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 07:03 |
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Cheers. WSM would have been a good road trip. Shame we're home. Though I'm sure our treasurer will disagree.
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Robb
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Posted: 14 Mar 2023 at 22:56 |
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Try that. You have Brighton (H) Civil Service (A) Weston-Super-Mare (H)
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Posted: 14 Mar 2023 at 21:36 |
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The link seems broken, or is that the joke?
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Robb
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Posted: 14 Mar 2023 at 17:54 |
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Quite a few pull outs i've noticed. Even the teams at the bottom in the bowl have gone straight to knockout!
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Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 11:28 |
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It gets worse.....
All the County Championships Finals (Div.2, Div. 3 and U20) apart from the Bill Beaumont Mens Div.1 Final & the Gill Burns Womens Div. 1 finals will be played at the Stadio Della Ealing in June!
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Mark W-J
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Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 09:43 |
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It's the irony of the governing body calling it 'prestigious' while Premier Rugby basically claim It's not fit for purpose.
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Robb
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Posted: 10 Mar 2023 at 22:00 |
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You must be joking....... The Stoop, Welford Road, even the Rec people would love to have taken. But you cannot ever call Trailfinders Sports Ground "prestigious" (and that's not a slight against Ealing)
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