How's the weather?
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Topic: How's the weather?
Posted By: tigerburnie
Subject: How's the weather?
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 15:30
| Anyone experiencing the start of winter problems pitch wise? Lions are due to travel to Exeter, is it still bucket and spade weather or will we need a scarf? |
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Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 15:45
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Everyone in N2 West has long journeys on Saturday - Lucs to Clifton is about the shortest I think. At the moment the minus temperatures overnight are being cleared by sun and +3 or 4 degrees temperatures but there is very little sun, if any, forecast for Saturday and plus 1 or 2 degrees at best so with early inspections having to be made I would envisage multiple postponements this week - sadly 2 weeks running for you tigerburnie! What WILL be interesting is if the Stour plastic is playable in which case they will be liable to another 5 point deduction if unable to raise a team. I guess they will be praying for a postponement more than most!!
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Posted By: Bin Licker
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 11:37
| Who decides if it is playable? Overtures of Ampthill (I have a long memory)! |
Posted By: oldman
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 12:02
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As I understand it must be seen by a member of the RFU officials panel i.e. a referee, Assistant referee, referee coach or assessor. I believe convention is to try and make a decision prior to the visitors traveling. Not always possible. so if Redruth travelling to the Midlands a call should be made on Friday afternoon (I know Lufbra, Bournville and Stour have plastic pitches should play anyway). Safe to say some of these calls made early and relying weather forecasts of temperature may go "mountain pepper up". ------------- oldman |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 12:10
| All correct Oldman |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 13:03
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I would only add to oldman’s post that the official cannot be connected to the home club ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Darth Raider
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 14:07
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Rabbie........forecast -6C overnight in Angmering.....The Rugby Park. I would be surprised if the game is played. Plus one end stays in the shadow of the trees......so does not thaw as I recall. For everybody else.....see RFU reg 13 (a) for the processes that may be undertaken.
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 14:55
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Tynedale and Chinnor both already called off. I do not hold much hope for Cambridge - but it will depend on the sun. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: WESTCOMBE RANGER
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 15:53
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For anyone denied watching their favoured team tomorrow, the weather forecast for Orpington overnight is -3C but rising to +4C by kick-off at 14.00 so should go ahead. It's our pre- Christmas lunch so a festive game v Medway is in store. Everyone is welcome and it's only a fiver  ------------- The older I get, the better I was. |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 16:42
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Bury OFF ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 18:19
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Thanks DR, we have been told that both yesterday and today pitch was fine at KO time but there is an inspection in the morning but I assume based on last couple of days it will have to be really solid for a decision at that time. It’s very awkward for all involved ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Darth Raider
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2022 at 10:22
| Raiders v Club also now off |
Posted By: Sedge Tiger
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2022 at 10:50
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Sheffield Tigers v Sedge OFF ------------- Give him one with handles on |
Posted By: honestinjun
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2022 at 11:09
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Barnes vs OAs is alas also off ------------- HonestInjun |
Posted By: Red over White
Date Posted: 10 Dec 2022 at 11:21
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Otley v Fylde is off |
Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2022 at 10:26
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The weather forecast for Cambridge is to freeze every night this week, and only just to get above freezing in the day. So I am not holding out a lot of hope for next week. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: IonMan
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2022 at 13:21
Think that applies to a large part of the country. With clubs putting a large effort into good returns from Christmas Lunches at home matches it has come at a bad time. Predicted the thaw starts Saturday night!
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Camquin wrote:Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2022 at 10:09
| Must be a doubt hanging over a lot of matches just now, such a shame if any are lost at this time of the year. |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2022 at 17:30
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Well Hall is currently covered in 2-3 inches of snow but the pitch underneath is fine but it’s whether the snow clears and after the frost disappears so probably looking for a Friday miracle ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: GreenThrough&Through
Date Posted: 15 Dec 2022 at 22:20
| Wharfedale vs Harrogate postponed |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 07:25
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Blackheath v Sevenoaks subject to a further inspection Saturday 10am ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: backrowb
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 08:47
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Wharfedale V Harrogate - a big earner, was sadly cancelled yesterday |
Posted By: Darth Raider
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 15:11
| Raiders v Dorking is off I'm afraid. |
Posted By: Raider999
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 15:48
Early cancellation savings the Dorking Hordes the long trip  ------------- RAID ON |
Posted By: LJ from Roth
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 15:54
| Rotherham v Hull Ionians now off - frozen pitch |
Posted By: sweatysock
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 16:13
shame - was really looking forward to this match
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Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 16:48
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Well Blackheath still on pitch still soft under blanket of snow. Lines being cleared at 8am in preparation for inspection at 10am ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Deva Delinquent
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 17:30
| Sedge Tigers vs Chester off, frozen pitch. |
Posted By: Waltzer
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2022 at 19:00
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Huddersfield v Otley off. Surprisingly frozen pitch!
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Posted By: Sedge Tiger
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 08:16
DD very sad the game was called off yesterday, but the Christmas pre-match still very much on  shame about the game. See you next time.For those interested, below is the link to the on-line match-day programme 😂😂😂😂 Merry Christmas to All in National Two and beyond. Now where’s that Christmas jumper😂😂😂😂 All the best ST https://sedgley-tigers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Match-Programme-17-Dec-22.pdf" rel="nofollow - https://sedgley-tigers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Match-Programme-17-Dec-22.pdf ------------- Give him one with handles on |
Posted By: Thatbloke
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 10:34
| Game ON at Bournville (v Newport) after 10.30 inspection |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 10:45
| Leicester Lions v Hinckley game is OFF, frozen ground, but pre-match dinner still on. |
Posted By: Deva Delinquent
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 11:05
I wasn't holding out much hope of the game being on with the weather we've had this last week. Do we know when it's re-arranged for? Guessing it's either Feb 4th or 11th. Over to our friend from Rotherham to keep us up-to-date on any games still being played.
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 11:11
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We're sorry to announce that the https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fylde?src=hashtag_click" rel="nofollow - #Fylde v https://twitter.com/RugbyHoppers" rel="nofollow - @RugbyHoppers match at the Woodlands has been postponed following a pitch inspection at 10.30. The luncheon will go ahead in the Woodlands Suite and European Cup action from Exeter, Leicester & Ulster will be shown live in Clubhouse.------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: Deva Delinquent
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 11:35
So the only game to be played in N2N is the all Sheffield clash?
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Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 11:35
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Blackheath v Sevenoaks off, despite a valiant effort by volunteers clearing lines for inspection ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Sedge Tiger
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 11:54
DD Yes either or. I think the latter as we’ve to get last weeks game in. I’m sure we will find out today. Yep it’s all over to RM2 and the only game in town the Sheffield derby Happy Christmas All the best ST ------------- Give him one with handles on |
Posted By: Deva Delinquent
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:48
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Sheffield game now off (via their Facebook page) That's a clean sweep, no games in N2N. Merry Christmas everyone, see you in the new year.
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Posted By: ThamesEstuaryMan
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:52
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After a pitch inspection Westcliff v Rochford is on !
2pm kickoff. Free entry.
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Posted By: Rothman2
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 13:01
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ALL GAMES IN NATIONAL 2 NORTH ARE OFF Games at Sheffield and Fylde were called off this morning.
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Posted By: Camquin
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 13:03
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Clifton off. ------------- Sweeney Delenda Est |
Posted By: honestinjun
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2022 at 13:28
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Barnes vs Guernsey on at Rosslyn Pk, they have an all weather pitch, 2:30ko ------------- HonestInjun |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2023 at 09:30
| I'm guessing flooding could now could come into the equation? |
Posted By: Darth Raider
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2023 at 20:39
My ageing brain suggests to me that earlier in the season, the Oaks had some problems with their pitch ? I can't recall the nature of them. I mention this as I wonder what sort of surface we might encounter on Saturday ? Any thoughts from Oaks posters please ? Apologies if I have this completely wrong. 
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Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2023 at 21:19
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Sevenoaks pitch was absolutely fine when we played on it in November. There were still signs of the major works that had taken place in the late summer which caused our game to be called off. The dead ball area at one end leaves a little to be desired due to the slight (?) slope but it didn’t come into play. Lovely large dressing rooms so all in all a pleasant experience much better than I had been informed ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |
Posted By: Darth Raider
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2023 at 21:58
Thanks Rabbie......hoping for a decent surface then......but so much rain of late may effect matters. will wait for Oaks input 
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Posted By: IonMan
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:59
| Frost strikes again 21st January, Hull Ionians v Sedgley Park off, pitch frozen, as is Otley v Tynedale. |
Posted By: 'Hopper
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 10:06
The game at Harrogate is also off according to Twitter. ------------- What if the Hokey Kokey really IS what it's all about? |
Posted By: tigerburnie
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 12:17
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4 games off in Nat 2 West Hinckley Old Reds Lucts Newport (Salop)
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Posted By: Rothman2
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 13:41
| Roth v Wharfedale called off at 1.15pm |
Posted By: backrowb
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 14:46
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200 miles roundtrip to watch. Had a walk on the pitch. The correct decision, just many hours too late. |
Posted By: LHTT
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 15:31
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BSE V Blackheath appears to have been called off 15 minutes before KO! ------------- Irritating Offspring of the word unite. |
Posted By: Rabbie Burns
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2023 at 18:38
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Farcical BSE was never playable will report later ------------- So many Christians not enough Lions |