Championship - Festive Fixtures (round 7)
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Topic: Championship - Festive Fixtures (round 7)
Posted By: Donnyfan
Subject: Championship - Festive Fixtures (round 7)
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2019 at 15:19
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so the league is back next weekend with some tasty pre-Christmas treats: Fixtures: Saturday 21st December: Jersey v London Scottish - 2pm Ealing v Newcastle - 3pm (Sky Sports) Coventry v Nottingham - 5.30pm - is this right, seems a strange KO time, is it on Sky? Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates v Hartpury College - 2.30pm Yorkshire Carnegie v Doncaster - 3pm Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Bedford v Ampthill - 3pm |
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Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2019 at 15:38
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Predictions: Jersey 4 v 1 London Scottish - Jersey at home just too strong but close Ealing 4 v 1 Newcastle - more in hope than expectation I must admit but if the best Ealing turns up then it could happen. wouldn't shock me if Falcons lost this. Coventry 1 v 4 Nottingham - most people will go for Cov but just got a feeling..... Leeds 0 v 5 Doncaster - changed after seeing Donny's team... should have far too much class for Leeds. Cornish Pirates 5 v Hartpury 0 - not all one way but Pirates ought to win comfortably enough. Bedford 1 v Ampthill 4 - I think Amps will make it 3 in a row v Bedford this season!!. |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2019 at 16:17
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Yes Donnyfan; Sky dictating stoopid times again. (However, according to the club's website it's a 17:15 ko. Whichever is correct I shall get there considerably earlier in an effort to avoid two trips in darkness). ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2019 at 16:29
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Jersey 4 v 1 Ealing 1 v 4 Newcastle . Coventry 4 v 1 Nottingham Leeds 1 v 4 Doncaster Cornish Pirates 5 v Hartpury 0 Bedford 4 v Ampthill 1
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 08:18
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Jersey 5 v 1 London Scottish - Here's hoping that Scottish have an easier trip to Jersey than last year, but I think that the islanders will carve them up as the Scottish struggles in the league continue. Ealing 5 v 1 Newcastle - I couldn't be more excited for this game. One part of me says that I'm being a homer with this prediction, but another part says that Ealing has won its last two home matches by a combined 136-36. Selection will be key, hope they start the massively in-form Durutalo. Coventry 4 v 1 Nottingham - Coventry were better than the scoreline reflected last week, but Nottingham were excellent as well. I'll give the home team the benefit of the doubt. Leeds 0 v 5 Doncaster - Battle of Yorkshire. My understanding is that Leeds suffered a grisly injury in the past game, and that just reminds me of all of the discussion around safety prior to the season. I don't have enough info to comment further, but a concern. I think Leeds is just too weak to compete. Cornish Pirates 1 v Hartpury 4 - Hartpury on form, and Pirates going through one of their mini-swoons after starting hot. Bedford 1 v Ampthill 4 - Agree, Ampthill to go back-to-back.
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 08:55
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Jersey 5-0 Scottish - I expect a lot of changes in the starting 15 and if the weather allows some fast running rugby from both sides and Jersey to win by 5 tries to 2. Ealing 3-3 Newcastle - Although 5-2 either way more likely. The two best forward packs I've seen this season and its likely to go down to the wire with perhaps just a missed kick deciding it.. Coventry 4 v 1 Nottingham - Two well matched sides but at home in front of a big crowd I fancy Cov to edge it by a handful of points. Leeds 4-1Donny - If Yorkies are going to have any chance of staying up they need to win this one. Pirates 4-1 Hartpury Could be really close if Hartpury borrow well this week. Bedford 5-2 Ampthill A huge crowd and probably the best game to watch this weekend. Have a great Christmas - keep safe no injuries
please. ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: elmsall man
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 11:08
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Corporal That is just the forecast we wanted from you! Rumours of players arriving at Leeds for this fixture Merry Christmas
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 11:17
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elmsall man wrote:Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 11:43
What? Planning another administration event this season? |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 11:49
Yorkshire Charlatans at it again? ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Pappashanga
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 12:15
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So few league matches have been played, if Yorkshire have an injection of talent it wouldn't be difficult for them to get away from the bottom. I think they would probably looking at demotion from League One, had they taken their rightful place there. It will be interesting to see what happens. ------------- pappashanga |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 15:13
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I think it was firmly said with tongue in cheek . . . I dont see anything changing at Leeds, just a few more pointless matches until they cease to exist! ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: B Cap
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 16:00
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Jersey 5 v 2 LS A few points in this one but Reds to take it. Beers on the way back for Scots but otherwise no reward Ealing 1 v 5 Newcastle No Xmas cheer for Ealing, tight at first but Falcons to romp home Coventry 5 v 1 Nottingham Cov too much pace at home. Notts seem neither here nor there Leeds 4 v 1 Doncaster Absolute must-win for rejuvenated Carnegie. Four points here will make for a very jittery lunch and an early night for Bedford on the 25th Cornish Pirates 2 v Hartpury 5 An upset waiting to happen., Pury dismissed Donny last week with nothing to play for, so will be up for it Bedford 1 v Ampthill 4 Amps looking to win last 4 from 4 against Blues. Huge pressure on Bedford to get something from it. |
Posted By: Brizzer
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 16:18
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Jersey 5 v 0 LS ... Jersey will be up for this and LS have not been firing in the league as they have in the Cup. However, they are capable of causing an upset and will get chances. Could be a good game, but have to back my team. Ealing 1 v 4 Newcastle ... Battle royal up front for this one. Interestingly, speaking to the Reds players following a first half mauling at Ealing, they said that ET really ran out of puff and another 10 minutes and they really thought that they would have had them. Play like that and I can see Falcons running in some points late on. Should be a belter though. Coventry 4 v 1 Nottingham ... Good match up this one, but have to give it to Cov for home advantage. Nottingham, to keep them honest and will be in it right to the final whistle. Leeds 0 v 5 Doncaster ... Not a hope. Donny to have a bonny Christmas. Cornish Pirates 5 v Hartpury 0 ... This will be tight for an hour or so, but I fancy Pirates to run in 2 or 3 late tries. Hartpury will make them, work for it though, they do defend well. Bedford 4 v Ampthill 1 ... Bedford to get revenge for the defeats so far in the biggest gate of the season. Crackling atmosphere, wish I could be there for this one. Good luck everyone, please stay safe and have a wonderful festive time with lots of spirit  [<:o)]
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Posted By: Welshie7
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 16:45
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Saturday 21st December: Jersey 5 - 0 London Scottish Ealing 1 - 4 Newcastle Coventry 5 - 1 Nottingham Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 Hartpury College Yorkshire Carnegie 1 - 5 Doncaster Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Bedford 5 - 2 Ampthill
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Posted By: stadium
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 17:03
| How many Glos loan players can we expect to see in Hartpury team? |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2019 at 23:17
And this afternoon's emailing from the club states 17:30. So, there you go. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:23
| The email I was sent says 5.15pm in the flyer at the top and 5.30pm further down... |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:58
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Hah. Didn't notice that Rob! Pish up in brewery. No harm done though as I'll be there early (but definitely not wearing a Christmas jumper or claiming my free drink). ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 10:42
Broomfield for me and, likewise, I'll not be claiming my free drink... My first boozy trip up BPA this year and already dreading having to buy a drink in the ground!
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 14:34
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I shall be walking past the Broomy. Hope it's not persisting down as you'll struggle to get a seat inside. Time to up the pressure on the canopy campaign! No drinks for me until I get back home though. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Rob C
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 14:41
I messaged them at the start of November with the polite suggestion that a canopy would be a 'great asset'. I'm guessing by the lack of a reply (or canopy) that they don't necessarily agree...
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Posted By: cov kid
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 15:59
| Kick off at the BPA on Saturday is 5.30pm, Sky coverage begins at 5.15 pm |
Posted By: Silverfish
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 17:15
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Saturday 21st December: Jersey 5 - 0 London Scottish Ealing 0 - 5 Newcastle Coventry 5 - 0 Nottingham Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 Hartpury College Yorkshire Carnegie 0 - 5 Doncaster Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Bedford 5 - 2 Ampthill ------------- Silverfish |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 20:57
Yes, Chris Wearmouth may well have clarified it's a 5:30 ko, but it's still showing as a 5:15 KO on the club website fixture list.  ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 21:50
Given the amount of comment generated by a 15-minute discrepancy, maybe he's worried that some might find life a bit lacking in meaning if the issue was definitively settled?!
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Posted By: Pappashanga
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 22:19
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We all like a bit of mystery. ------------- pappashanga |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2019 at 22:27
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Saturday 21st December: Jersey 4 - 1 London Scottish - Home advantage Ealing 1 - 4 Newcastle - Newcastle to play with too much pace and power Coventry 4 - 1 Nottingham - Good local clash . . cov home advantage on plastic Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates 4 - 1 Hartpury College - expect a few new face for HC Leeds 0 - 5 Doncaster - A must win for Donny but expect them to have too much for Leeds Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Bedford 3 - 3 Ampthill - An Epic, Blues get a penalty with last kick of game to draw . . full house - Battle of Bedfordshire. ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: Welshie7
Date Posted: 18 Dec 2019 at 21:32
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Saturday 21st December: Jersey 5 - 1 London Scottish - Home advantage and LS wanting to get home quickly Ealing 0 - 5 Newcastle - Newcastle to play with too much pace and power, Ealing conceding too many this year Coventry 5 - 2 Nottingham - Good open match Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates 5 - 1 Hartpury College - Pirates to grind it out. Pitch looked muddy last weekend Leeds 1 - 5 Doncaster - A must win for Donny Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Bedford 5 - 2 Ampthill - This could be 50-45 type match if weather allows |
Posted By: JonDee
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 08:02
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Saturday 21st December: Jersey 5 - 0 London Scottish Ealing 0 - 4 Newcastle Coventry 4 - 1 Nottingham Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates 5 - 0 Hartpury College Yorkshire Carnegie 1 - 4 Doncaster Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) Bedford 1 - 4 Ampthill
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 11:05
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Championship Match Officials Jersey vs London Scottish Ealing Trailfinders vs Newcastle Falcons Coventry vs Nottingham Cornish Pirates vs Hartpury University Yorkshire Carnegie vs Doncaster Knights Bedford Blues vs Ampthill
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Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 16:55
| Coventry rugby’s Twitter account has announced today that the game versus Nottingham on Saturday has been moved back to the originally announced kick-off time of 17:15 at Sky’s request. |
Posted By: JohnLowe
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 18:08
| What channel is it on please? |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 18:23
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I cannot find it on sky, Ealing v Newcastle is on skyspaction hd Found it on Sky sports Web TV guide Sky sports mix |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 18:34
Sky Sports Mix (Channel 145) |
Posted By: JohnLowe
Date Posted: 19 Dec 2019 at 21:04
| Thanks all |
Posted By: The Perfect Ten
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 09:47
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Jersey 4 - 0 London Scottish Ealing 0 - 4 Newcastle - Newcastle to have promotion secured before Christmas! Coventry 4 - 1 Nottingham Cornish Pirates 4 - 1 Hartpury Leeds 0 - 5 Doncaster Bedford 4 - 1 Ampthill
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 11:27
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Forecast tomorrow for Ealing is 11 degrees with a 90% chance of rain and 15 - 25 mph winds. I would postulate that that weather will favor Newcastle, as Ealing has really shined in good weather at home such as against Bedford or Coventry, but has struggled more in windy, rainy weather such as the home league match to Coventry. Newcastle had trouble putting Bedford away in terrible conditions, but I think that the artificial pitch might negate some of the disadvantage that they had at Goldington road. Even more disappointed with what this weather will do to crowds in Ealing - lots of promotion gone on locally to get people out, and Ealing have put on a free carnival for the kids.
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Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 12:17
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COVENTRY RUGBY TEAM TO PLAY NOTTINGHAM Greene King IPA Championship Round 7 Butts Park Arena Saturday, December 21st, 2019 Kick off 5:15pm 15 Henry Purdy; 14 Andy Forsyth, club debut 13 Heath Stevens, 12 Rory Jennings, 11 David Halaifonua; 10 Will Maisey, 9 Tom Kessell; 1 James Gibbons, 2 Joe Buckle, 3 Phil Boulton, 4 James Voss, 5 Nile Dacres, 6 Ben Nutley, 7 Luke Wallace, 8 Ryan Burrows (capt) 16 Scott Tolmie, fr2 returns from injury 17 Toby Trinder, fr 18 Luc Jeannot, fr 19 Adam Peters, 20 Senitiki Nayalo, 21 Pete White, 22 Will Owen, 23 Tony Fenner In other news, James Stokes has left the club to move up to London Irish. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 12:23
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Okay, so here is Ealing's lineup: The good here is the back row. Reid, Durutalo, Smid give a great balance of defense, ball carrying skills, and push. In particular Durutalo's 7's experience really shows in the offloading confidence he has. I also like the front row of Trenier, Walker, Els. I think that those three give the best scrummaging front row on offer as Cornish is speedier, but not as stout. The bad - Dave Mckern had a man of the match performance last week, but I'd prefer the experience and steadying influence of Sam Dickinson on the field. If things start to go pearshaped, he can keep the lads from falling to bits. The ugly - The backs in general. Shingler has had real accuracy issues in terms of conversions compared to Willis, and Hampson's dropped score last week was ridiculous. Every time Jordan Burns comes on, he does nothing but score tries for fun. Try of the week two weeks in a row. Add to that picking David Johnston over Elijah Niko or Lewis Jones just doesn't wash for me.
15 Tommy Bell 14 JCR 13 David Johnston 12 Harry Sloan 11 Reon Joseph 10 Steven Shingler 9 Craig Hampson 1 Jordan Ells 2 Alun Walker 3 Craig Trenier 4 Dave McKern 5 Harry Casson 6 Jordy Reid 7 Andrew Durutalo 8 Rayn Smid Bench - Matt Cornish, Will Davis, Elliot Millar Mills, Sam Dickinson, Shane Buckley, Jordan Burns, Craig Willis, Kieran Murphy |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 12:38
I’ve got huge concerns with this selection. Ealing have leaked tries all season through the 13 channel and the empty shirt is back ‘filling’ it. I really hope some serious defensive work has been done on the training park. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Cannon
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 12:49
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Jersey 5-0 London Scottish Ealing 1-5 Newcastle . Coventry 5-1 Nottingham Leeds 1-5 Doncaster Cornish Pirates 5-0 Hartpury Bedford 4-1 Ampthill Have a good Xmas all. ------------- Rucks and mauls may bust my balls, but whips and chains excite me!! |
Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 12:54
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Teams for Leeds v Doncaster: Carnegie: 15. James Robins 14. Andrew Lawson 13. Tom Varndell 12. Dan Lancaster 11. Ryan Shaw 10. Joe Ford 9. James Elliott 1. Conor Davidson 2. Adam Brown 3. Gareth Smith 4. Jake Brady 5. Ed Bloodworth 6. Trystan Lloyd 7. Alex Humfrey 8. Guy Graham Bench: Ben Sugars, Trae O'Sullivan, Sione Faletau, William Smith, Thomas Whitehurst, Will Findlay, Joe Carlisle, Jack Metcalf Donny: 15. Steve McColl 14. Howard Packman 13. Lloyd Hayes 12. Charlie Foley 11. Tyson Lewis 10. Sam Olver 9. Tom James 1. Robin Hislop 2. Ben Hunter 3. Colin Quigley 4. Matt Challinor 5. Matt Smith 6. Ollie Stedman 7. Wian Conradie 8. Rory Pitman bench: George Edgson, Marc Thomas, Dan Suter, Fotu Lokotui, Tom Calladine, Sam Pocklington, Cameron Cowell, Kyle Evans seems like the strongest 23 that Donny have been able to field in a while.
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Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 13:41
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Newcastle Falcons team v Ealing Trailfinders (Saturday, 3pm, Vallis Way, live on Sky Sports) 15 Tom Arscott 14 Adam Radwan 13 George Wacokecoke 12 Josh Matavesi 11 Sinoti Sinoti 10 Toby Flood 9 Sonatane Takulua 1 Sam Lockwood 2 George McGuigan (captain) 3 Logovi'i Mulipola 4 Darren Barry 5 Sean Robinson 6 Will Welch 7 John Hardie 8 Gary Graham 16 Jamie Blamire 17 Trevor Davison 18 Mark Tampin 19 Greg Peterson 20 Callum Chick 21 Michael Young 22 Joel Hodgson 23 Ben Stevenson ------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 13:53
I think that might be the strongest starting 15 I've ever seen at championship level. some top players in there.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 14:19
I hate to say that I agree. I don't relish Sinoti Sinoti matched up against Reon Joseph, I fear he'll run the poor lad over.
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Posted By: Mark W-J
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 14:22
I was just thinking that - how the hell did they get relegated with a squad like that?
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Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 15:45
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This is the real test for Ealing Trailfinders as to where they sit in the grand scheme of things. Home advantage and a strong selection and a very robust bench. I would have liked to see Kieran Murphy over Andrew Duratalo. Also Burns and Willis to start but I think they will be on pretty quick. We need to drain Floods resolve, run at him relentlessly, Jordy Reid , Rayn Smid, Duratalo..... followed by a finishing desert helping of Murphy. I honestly believe we can beat the Falcons . ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: Runitback
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 15:50
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Surprised by ET's backline selection ------------- Run with it |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 15:53
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Yeeealing
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 15:56
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Posted By: Yeeealing
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 15:58
| No7 at last an Ealing supporter with some positivity 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬😎 |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 15:59
I understand the desire to see Murphy over Durutalo, as he is a real bulldozer of a player with great hands. In this case, I prefer to see Durutalo for his better offloading skills and slightly higher agility, but these two have been battling for the first team shirty all year, and it really is nearly a toss up. I completely agree on preferring Burns and Willis. I too believe that Ealing can win this. A very tough match, but they'll be massively up for it.
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Posted By: Welshie7
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 16:01
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Donny fan "I think that might be the strongest starting 15 I've ever seen at championship level. some top players in there" Bristol maybe would beg to differ....2014-15 season BristolSquadsBedford Blues
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Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 16:11
There’s optimism and then there’s blind optimism. Yes, I have reservations about a couple of selections but yes, I also have a guarded degree of optimism about the result. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 17:40
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Bedford have essentially sold out the game on Boxing Day, so expecting an attendance of around 6000. Wonder how much they’ll get for the top of the table clash? ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 18:00
 . that is phenomenal support. I know Bedford have a great following and it is a derby but its not like Blues are setting the league alight this season. puts a lot of other championship clubs to shame. |
Posted By: Guinness John
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 18:03
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I would expect 5000,similar to the women's International,but it will still be a great atmosphere. Financially, having Ampthill in our division is a great bonus, hope the game and result is equally positive. ------------- Bedford Blues Supporter of the Year 2010 - 2011 |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 18:04
That's the entire population of Bedfordshire isn't it? Seriously though, there are going to be a lot of restricted views if so. It always seems a bit unrealistic to call the capacity of a ground with a relatively small stand and mainly flat standing areas that high. Not a criticism; just an observation based on my own standing experiences at GR. Good luck if you can do it though! ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 18:43
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News from the Coventry ticket office today is that the grandstand at the BPA is effectively sold out with pairs or groups of seats only available in the end blocks. That’s 2,800 seated under cover, as well as however many will be lining the fences in the other three sides. |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2019 at 19:20
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: Dan Gleebles
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 02:38
| Blues v Amptill now sold out. |
Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 07:28
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Posted By: Capt Sparrow
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 09:33
| Regarding crowd sizes the Pirates can muster decent crowds if the fixture is attractive ie we had a 6000 sell out against Quins, 6900 against Saints, 7500 v Plymouth Albion EDF semi-final, over 6000 against Munsster A B & final. None of those at the Mennaye, unfortunately Elf and Safety have restricted us to 3000 which was the total for a friendly against Exeter Chiefs last year. I think we would fill the ground IF we had a home semi or final against the Falcons. |
Posted By: Stalwart
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 09:55
True - and the first game at the new stadium will be huge.
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Posted By: Eel
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 11:08
I have a good feeling about today------------- If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room |
Posted By: TAS63
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 11:46
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I think the Bedford sell out will be 5,000 rather than 6,000. That will be in line with the sell out gate for the England Women's international a few weeks ago. Also I did find the Coventry game to record on Sky. Not on the TV but via the Sky+ app - on Sky Sport Mix. |
Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 12:18
| Ealing must have improved massively since their defeat at Pirates in September to justify this level of optimism. |
Posted By: tulip
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 12:54
| Two Championship games on Sky Sport Mix today |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 14:55
and one that isn't: Reds 10 Scots 6 at HT arm-wrestle in increasingly horrid weather
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 15:53
| Falcons 14 (2T) Ealing 9 - Surprisingly, all Ealing. Falcons scores have come from an interception and a line out. Otherwise, Ealing bossing Falcons. |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 15:56
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HT at Vallis Way ET 9 (3 pens) - Newcastle 14 (2T) Stirring stuff. Falcons score from interception, then brilliant solo try by No14 from halfway. Otherwise all Ealing but can’t cross the line yet. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: Member728
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 15:57
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13-10 Scottish gritty performanice just deserved it But I know Why Jersey lost and you will find it simply not true but Corporal Carrot left at half time |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 17:13
| FT Ealing 14 Falcons 26, Gary Graham try at the death to change 1:4 points split to 0:5 |
Posted By: Exiled_Scots
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 17:15
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Falcons in total control of the league and it looks as if they have the league wrapped up after only seven games in. ------------- Watch Out - The Scottish Phoenix Club is on the Up!! Seven down one to go |
Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 17:28
hmm another boring, pointless title procession coming up. thanks to the RFU for making our league an utter farce. all done after 7 games. no wonder attendances are falling like a stone.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 17:45
Very painful to leak that last try - the ball squirted all over the place, but Ealing just failed to fall on it. Falcons showed much more poise in the second half, quit conceding so many penalties, and kept the ball in hand more. I still feel like Ealing were the better attacking side, but a couple of soft scores cost them the match in the end. As others have said...title procession now. :( I'd guestimate the gate at about 2000.
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Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 18:07
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HT Cov 15-6 Nottm (2t-0). If only we had a lineout to match the scrummage... ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Isithalftimeyet
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 18:17
Tough game for both sides today at St Peter. Really horrible conditions with a first half dominance from Jersey not translated into points which became an issue in the second half when the weather turned and the wind and rain was against Jersey. London Scottish defence was immense today and locked out the Jersey attack. By capitalising on the conditions in the second half, Scottish managed to turn the game around for a well deserved win. No complaints with the result. Jersey will learn and no doubt push on. Congratulations to both sides for putting on a really entertaining game in such atrocious conditions. Mylo will be having a nightmare about the state of his pitch in the morning!!
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 18:34
The Jersey pitch isn't being used for several weeks, I'm sure it'll be fine. Otherwise agree with the above, even if the entertainment was largely a result of it being close and all results possible in the last minute. Weather was foul for both sides and seemed to be mostly across the pitch (or so I thought from my sheltered spot beneath the north-facing clubhouse)
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 18:39
| 25-6 latest at BPA |
Posted By: oneagainstthehead
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 18:41
No one could say the best team didn’t win but (!!!cliche warning!!!) what a great advert for Championship rugby! As many suspected, including me, it all came down to best defence and game management and it was unquestionably Newcastle’s day. Nonetheless, Ealing should be holding their heads very high, they were the better team for much of the match. ------------- Speak softly, but carry a big stick. |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 18:41
The stand at BPA looks about half-full on the TV
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Posted By: Trailfinder
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 19:05
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Ealing acquitted themselves well today but were the masters of their own downfall with some fatal mistakes. Haven't seen the replays yet but I think 13 may have been at the heart of two of the tries. Feared the worst after the first two scrums resulted in penalties against but we got parity by the end. Ealing had more of the ball and the attacking play but Newcastle's rush defence was superior. Unfortunately this season is now a procession which is no good for anyone, including Newcastle.
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Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 19:13
| FT Cov win 25-11 |
Posted By: corporalcarrot
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 19:51
------------- Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD. |
Posted By: OldNick
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 20:34
Over 3100 present. Lots of people started the match indoors watching it on TV, but then came outside after about 15 minutes. Plus a lot of people braved the gentle but persistent rain to stand on the other side of the pitch. |
Posted By: castleparknight
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 22:18
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Well I watched both games on the TV and I think Ealing were unlucky not to come away with at least a point, they gifted Falcons 2 of those tries as a minimum Cov were by far the better team on the day and deserved their win Both were a great advert for the Championship though ------------- Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny! |
Posted By: Bluesman11
Date Posted: 21 Dec 2019 at 23:02
I thought we announced 6000 for the England U20 game last season which was a sell out. Edit: My mistake. It was 5000. I think we could’ve got 6000 for this one as I know several people who don’t have tickets who would’ve liked to have come! ------------- Championship Prediction League Winner 11/12 |
Posted By: Kimbo
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 00:10
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I'd say the BPA's grandstand was around 2/3 full, but looking around from my seat there were more than usual standing on the back straight, and 3117 feels about right. Given all the conditions (weather, City 'home', Pests, Sky) I'm quite happy with that. ------------- Our Club |
Posted By: Eel
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 06:50
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Ealing made a good account of themselves yesterday and def deserved a bonus point. The gap between the sides was not massive. Falcons defence was awesome. Their line out terrible. That said they deserved the win. ------------- If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room |
Posted By: KnightsBoy
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 09:50
Matt Smith withdrawn, massive loss, Calladine into starting 15, Joe Sprotson on bench |
Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 10:38
| Pirates v Hartpury is confirmed as going ahead after a 10.30 pitch inspection. |
Posted By: Donnyfan
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 10:51
ah, spoke too soon KB!!.
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Posted By: gerg_861
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 11:36
4-1 would have both felt better, and at least kept the table somewhat close. That final try was very disappointing. I watched my recording this morning, and my frustration is, having seen this game I feel like Ealing could win that match at least 5 out of 10 times if they replayed it, but get no similar shot for a year. To the surprise of no one who follows Ealing David Johnston shared fault in both of the gift tries in the first half. On the first, Shingler takes the majority of the blame for a poor pass, but Johnston didn't come to the ball either. On the second, he blatantly misses a tackle that would have stopped the Radawan break just outside the 22, and blows it so badly that he manages to take out Reon Joseph as well - Miles Harrison announcing even called this out as extremely poor play, so not my bias. I continue to be amazed and disappointed that he sees the pitch. I can only guess that he is a training ground warrior.
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Posted By: cheshire exile
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 12:08
| I continue to be surprised at the number of posters on this site who seem to regard Ealing as the only possible rivals to the (admittedly clear favourites) Falcons. By 5PM today they could well be down to 4th. |
Posted By: Dan Gleebles
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 13:35
| For me the Cov v Nottingham game was much more enjoyable. |
Posted By: No 7
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 13:45
There is the problem there is no rival in this league. They are the clear favourites and every other team including Ealing are way off. It would take another one, two, maybe three million pounds per season to put out a team to beat the Falcons. ------------- Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. |
Posted By: greenpower
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 15:17
| leeds 0 DONNY 7 AFTER 10 MINS |
Posted By: islander
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2019 at 15:19
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HT in Cornwall Pirates 3 Hartpury 0 Donny have just scored 2nd try |