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2018-2019 Champions Cup

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    #2492
    Synode
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    Is it weird that they're putting the Leinster game on Easter Sunday. It's going to be hard for people to get away from the family


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    #2493
    Burkie1203
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    Synode wrote: »
    Is it weird that they're putting the Leinster game on Easter Sunday. It's going to be hard for people to get away from the family

    QF last year was sold out on Easter sunday


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    #2494
    Synode
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    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    QF last year was sold out on Easter sunday

    It was a pain then too


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    #2495
    clsmooth
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    Do people not look for a reason to get out on Easter Sunday? Mass doesn't count.


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    #2496
    Eod100
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    Synode wrote: »
    Is it weird that they're putting the Leinster game on Easter Sunday. It's going to be hard for people to get away from the family

    Well 1 match had to be. French tv seems to favour Sunday matches so dunno if that was a deciding factor. At least yers is at home! :p


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    #2497
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    clsmooth wrote: »
    Do people not look for a reason to get out on Easter Sunday? Mass doesn't count.

    I actually don't know anyone that even pretends anymore, Religion seems on the bring of extinction here but either way I've no doubt it will be capacity for all the games. Both sides of the draw are fairly box office this year - lot's of history.


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    #2498
    Eod100
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Current situation for 2019/20:

    Guinness PRO14 (7):
    Leinster, Glasgow, Munster, Ulster, Connacht, Benetton, Cardiff or Edinburgh

    TOP 14 (6):
    Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux

    Gallagher Premiership Rugby (6):
    Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks

    Update for 20th spot, teams in bold still in Champions Cup. Spot goes to winner if not already qualified, goes to next team due to qualify from winner's league if all the Challenge Cup criteria aren't met.

    Teams underlined still in Challenge Cup plus La Rochelle (7th).
    Winner, losing finalist, losing semi-finalist/play-off with 2 losing semi-finalists if neither qualified.

    3 league rounds left in Pro 14, 5 in Premiership and 5 in Top 14.


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    #2499
    Riskymove
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Religion seems on the bring of extinction here but either way I've no doubt it will be capacity for all the games. Both

    it's not really religion that is the impediment but the fact that there tends to be family gatherings

    we would often be travelling at Easter but we are staying for rugby this time


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    #2500
    finbarrk
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    Synode wrote: »
    Is it weird that they're putting the Leinster game on Easter Sunday. It's going to be hard for people to get away from the family
    Weird? I don't see it as weird.


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    #2501
    sydthebeat
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    finbarrk wrote: »
    Weird? I don't see it as weird.

    Perfect excuse to get away from the family :)


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    #2502
    Shefwedfan
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Perfect excuse to get away from the family :)


    Exactly, see enough of them over the Easter


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    #2503
    errlloyd
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    Anyone got their final tix yet. I can no longer go and need the hard copies so I can sell them on. :(


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    #2504
    Kevski
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    errlloyd wrote: »
    Anyone got their final tix yet. I can no longer go and need the hard copies so I can sell them on. :(

    Not yet, no. Got an email from from Newcastle United last week (with subject line ‘Two months until the Newcastle 2019 Finals Weekend’) saying that they’d be sent out in April but I’ve no idea of what time April that might be.


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    #2505
    Burkie1203
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    https://twitter.com/hicksimon/status/1115543081984643072?s=19


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    #2506
    Squidgy Black
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    I'd imagine the provinces more than likely run at a loss also, particularly Leinster/Munster, as the IRFU don't break down revenue and costs by provinces including central contracts.


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    #2507
    Jon Alive Treble
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    I have such a weird crush on Exeter


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    #2508
    Eod100
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    This will probably change by end of this weekend's matches, in order at least. But looking like La Rochelle will get 20th spot unless they qualify themselves as things stand.


    Pro 14:
    Munster, Glasgow, Connacht, Leinster, Ulster, Bennetton, Ospreys or Edinburgh

    Top 14:
    Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Catres, Bordeaux , La Rochelle (8th)

    Prem:
    Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Sale, Bath


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    #2509
    Boscoirl
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    Going to be in Majorca next week for the Semi’s anyone know of any bars that have BT in Palma?

    Going to contact a few during the week but if anyone has been managed to see a game over there. It would be great.

    A lot of the Irish/English bars look grim


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    #2510
    Eod100
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    After weekend's fixtures, here's how things stand:

    Pro 14:
    Glasgow, Munster, Connacht, Leinster, Ulster, Bennetton, Ospreys v Edinburgh

    Top 14:
    Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux ,

    Prem:
    Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Wasps, Northampton, Bath


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    #2511
    Exclamation Marc
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    Eod100 wrote: »
    After weekend's fixtures, here's how things stand:

    Pro 14:
    Glasgow, Munster, Connacht, Leinster, Ulster, Bennetton, Ospreys v Edinburgh

    Top 14:
    Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux ,

    Prem:
    Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Wasps, Northampton, Bath

    No Toulon for the first time since 2011/12. Can't say I feel sorry for them.


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    #2512
    MikeCork2009
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    Anyone had their tickets in the post for the final yet? I thought they were supposed to be sent out a month before the game?


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    #2513
    Exclamation Marc
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    MikeCork2009 wrote: »
    Anyone had their tickets in the post for the final yet? I thought they were supposed to be sent out a month before the game?

    Nope not yet.


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    #2514
    Rattlehead_ie
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    Eod100 wrote: »
    Top 14:
    Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux ,
    Delighted to see Clermont back in the Comp to be honest. Whether it was the team or the supporters, always added something to the wkend games.


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    #2515
    Eod100
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    Rattlehead_ie wrote: »
    Delighted to see Clermont back in the Comp to be honest. Whether it was the team or the supporters, always added something to the wkend games.

    One of the best teams to not win the competition. Them and Racing


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    #2516
    Shefwedfan
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    Eod100 wrote: »
    One of the best teams to not win the competition. Them and Racing

    Racing? Really....bit of a blow in last few season....

    Clermont are around the tournament for years, semis/finals etc


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    #2517
    Former Former
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    Eod100 wrote: »
    One of the best teams to not win the competition. Them and Racing

    Wouldn't remotely put Racing in that category.


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    #2518
    aloooof
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    Clermont the clear front runners in that category for me (would love to see them eventually get over the line, their supporters are great) but Biarritz from the 2000's deserve a mention.


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    #2519
    murtyd17
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    MikeCork2009 wrote: »
    Anyone had their tickets in the post for the final yet? I thought they were supposed to be sent out a month before the game?

    I had an email from them today about confirming my address so say they will be out in the post soon


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    #2520
    Exclamation Marc
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    Decent amount of tickets available for the final again if anyone is still on the lookout!


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    #2521
    ScrubsfanChris
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    aloooof wrote: »
    Clermont the clear front runners in that category for me (would love to see them eventually get over the line, their supporters are great) but Biarritz from the 2000's deserve a mention.
    Scartlets (lLlanelli) have also made the final four 5 times with out winning.


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