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2018-2019 Champions Cup

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  • #1202
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    John Hardie won a huge penalty for Newcastle under their own posts there.
    Hope he goes well against Edinburgh, I still think there was alot more to his leaving than meets the eye.


  • #1203
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    Edinburgh are hopeless close to the line.


  • #1204
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Commentary gets worse and worse. Ferris on Friday night, DOC last night now Andy Nicol is almost crying as Blair Kinghorn looks to be getting a card for a shoulder hit on Sinoti. Very similar to Owen Farrell's incidents.




    Actually referee has marked it as a "rugby incident", play on. At least a penalty I would have thought, possible yellow.


  • #1205
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,174 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Huge win for Edinburgh. Bad result for Munster's hopes of a home quarter final.


  • #1206
    prawnsambo
    Registered Users Posts: 12,981 ✭✭✭✭prawnsambo


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Commentary gets worse and worse. Ferris on Friday night, DOC last night now Andy Nicol is almost crying as Blair Kinghorn looks to be getting a card for a shoulder hit on Sinoti. Very similar to Owen Farrell's incidents.

    Actually referee has marked it as a "rugby incident", play on. At least a penalty I would have thought, possible yellow.
    Ah there was nothing in it. Kiinghorn was preparing to tackle Sinoti and Sinoti put the forearm up and it became a collision. Kinghorn had the right arm ready to wrap, it wasn't at all like Farrell, Kinghorn was basically static. Ref was spot on.


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  • #1207
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Think this is it after 4 rounds but open to correction!
    1) Racing, 19 points, 66 PD
    2) Saracens, 18 points, 67 PD
    3) Toulouse, 17 points, 26 PD
    4) Edinburgh, 15 points, 51 PD
    5) Munster, 12 points, 38 PD
    6) Leinster, 15 points, 82 PD
    7) Glasgow, 14 points, 38 PD
    8) Ulster, 14 points, - 2 PD


  • #1208
    stephen_n
    Registered Users Posts: 12,920 ✭✭✭✭stephen_n


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Think this is it after 4 rounds but open to correction!
    1) Racing, 19 points, 66 PD
    2) Saracens, 18 points, 67 PD
    3) Toulouse, 17 points, 26 PD
    4) Edinburgh, 15 points, 51 PD
    5) Munster, 12 points, 38 PD
    6) Leinster, 15 points, 82 PD
    7) Glasgow, 14 points, 38 PD
    8) Ulster, 14 points, - 2 PD

    Am I missing something? Why do you have Munster in 4th?


  • #1209
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,791 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    stephen_n wrote: »
    Am I missing something? Why do you have Munster in 4th?

    He has them 5th because they're top of their group. The last 3 are currently second in their groups.


  • #1210
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    stephen_n wrote: »
    Am I missing something? Why do you have Munster in 4th?

    Have them 5th. Edinburgh ahead of them.


  • #1211
    stephen_n
    Registered Users Posts: 12,920 ✭✭✭✭stephen_n


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Have them 5th. Edinburgh ahead of them.

    Sorry meant 5th, was forgetting the fact they’d place higher even if they’ve less points because they’ll top the group.


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  • #1212
    P_1
    Registered Users Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Think this is it after 4 rounds but open to correction!
    1) Racing, 19 points, 66 PD
    2) Saracens, 18 points, 67 PD
    3) Toulouse, 17 points, 26 PD
    4) Edinburgh, 15 points, 51 PD
    5) Munster, 12 points, 38 PD
    6) Leinster, 15 points, 82 PD
    7) Glasgow, 14 points, 38 PD
    8) Ulster, 14 points, - 2 PD

    Early days but I can see it ending

    1 Saracens 28 points
    2 Leinster 25 points
    3 Racing 25 points
    4 Munster 21 points
    5 Edinburgh 20 points
    6 Toulouse 22 points
    7 Ulster 19 points
    8 Glasgow 18 points

    Qfs being
    Saracens v Glasgow
    Leinster v Ulster
    Racing v Toulouse
    Munster v Edinburgh


  • #1213
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    P_1 wrote: »
    Early days but I can see it ending

    1 Saracens 28 points
    2 Leinster 25 points
    3 Racing 25 points
    4 Munster 21 points
    5 Edinburgh 20 points
    6 Toulouse 22 points
    7 Ulster 19 points
    8 Glasgow 18 points

    Qfs being
    Saracens v Glasgow
    Leinster v Ulster
    Racing v Toulouse
    Munster v Edinburgh

    I'd take that as a Munster fan at this stage! Can see Edinburgh finishing above us.


  • #1214
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Big game for Edinburgh against Montpellier next time out.


  • #1215
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Big game for Edinburgh against Montpellier next time out.

    Embra playing Toulon in between i think


  • #1216
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Big game for Edinburgh against Montpellier next time out.

    That's the final group game. They go to Toulon next


  • #1217
    P_1
    Registered Users Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Eod100 wrote: »
    I'd take that as a Munster fan at this stage! Can see Edinburgh finishing above us.

    Arguably it would work out better if Edinburgh were to finish ahead of ye. Ye should have nothing to fear going to Murrayfield and Saracens are easier to take in Dublin as opposed to in London


  • #1218
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    P_1 wrote: »
    Arguably it would work out better if Edinburgh were to finish ahead of ye. Ye should have nothing to fear going to Murrayfield and Saracens are easier to take in Dublin as opposed to in London

    That rule has changed


  • #1219
    Interested Observer
    Registered Users Posts: 12,999 ✭✭✭✭Interested Observer


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    That rule has changed

    Sorry which rule? Winning an away QF doesn't get you a home SF now?


  • #1220
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Interested Observer wrote: »
    Sorry which rule? Winning an away QF doesn't get you a home SF now?

    Whoever wins the game between seeds 1 and 8 get a home country advantage SF now i think.


  • #1221
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,791 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Whoever wins the game between seeds 1 and 8 get a home country advantage SF now i think.

    No. If seed 1 loses and seed 4 wins then seed 4 will be at home to seed 8.
    If seed 1 and 4 lose then seed 5 will be at home to seed 8.


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  • #1222
    Rigor Mortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,897 ✭✭✭Rigor Mortis


    1) Racing, 28 points,
    2) Saracens, 24 points,
    3) Leinster, 23 points,
    4) Montpellier 20
    5) Exeter, 17 points,
    6) Glasgow, 24 points,
    7) Toulouse, 22 points,
    8) Edinburgh 20 points

    Racing v Edinburgh
    Sarries v Toulouse
    Leinster v Glasgow
    Montpellier v Exeter

    Munsters group is going to be incredible at the end. A gloucester win in round 5 sets up an incredible finale, regardless of what happens in Sandy Park.


  • #1223
    troyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,199 ✭✭✭troyzer


    Just watched the Munster match there for the first time.

    Castre were absolutely filthy but it was obvious this was the game they were going to play based on the performance in Thomond.

    Munster would have known and still played a soft game, amazing considering how many dogs are in that team. Castre fully deserved to win that game. They were cynical, constantly illegal and were brilliant at it. They call it the dark arts for a reason.

    If a team is kicking you to bits, you kick back.


  • #1224
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    troyzer wrote: »
    Just watched the Munster match there for the first time.

    Castre were absolutely filthy but it was obvious this was the game they were going to play based on the performance in Thomond.

    Munster would have known and still played a soft game, amazing considering how many dogs are in that team. Castre fully deserved to win that game. They were cynical, constantly illegal and were brilliant at it. They call it the dark arts for a reason.

    If a team is kicking you to bits, you kick back.

    At the end of the Munster v Glasgow game Stander did this

    https://twitter.com/patmccarry/status/1056265684320182273?s=19

    Totally cynical. Munster can't have it both ways


  • #1225
    troyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,199 ✭✭✭troyzer


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    troyzer wrote: »
    Just watched the Munster match there for the first time.

    Castre were absolutely filthy but it was obvious this was the game they were going to play based on the performance in Thomond.

    Munster would have known and still played a soft game, amazing considering how many dogs are in that team. Castre fully deserved to win that game. They were cynical, constantly illegal and were brilliant at it. They call it the dark arts for a reason.

    If a team is kicking you to bits, you kick back.

    At the end of the Munster v Glasgow game Stander did this

    https://twitter.com/patmccarry/status/1056265684320182273?s=19

    Totally cynical. Munster can't have it both ways

    It's just part of the sport. Peter O'Mahony has built a career on constantly getting away with murder and he's brilliant for it.

    You have to fight back. Maybe gouge someone in the ruck when the referee is facing the other way, cheeky knee in the ribs during a clear out.

    It's awful that it's part of the game but if you're going to be subjected to it and the referee is doing nothing, then fit in or **** off.


  • #1226
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    At the end of the Munster v Glasgow game Stander did this

    https://twitter.com/patmccarry/status/1056265684320182273?s=19

    Totally cynical. Munster can't have it both ways

    There's a difference between cynical play and dirty play to be fair


  • #1227
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Eod100 wrote: »
    There's a difference between cynical play and dirty play to be fair

    Stander made no attempt to wrap and led with his shoulder. Cynical/dirty.


  • #1228
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Stander made no attempt to wrap and led with his shoulder. Cynical/dirty.

    I'd just put that into a different category than deliberate eye gouging. I think bans for gouging reflect that too.


  • #1229
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Eod100 wrote: »
    I'd just put that into a different category than deliberate eye gouging. I think bans for gouging reflect that too.

    I'm not comparing to the gouging

    It is on a par with quite a bit of the other stuff that went on tho. There was a lot of niggly stuff which when POM does it he is roundly praised for it by Munster fans including that Three Red Kings tool.


  • #1230
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,742 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    troyzer wrote: »
    It's just part of the sport. Peter O'Mahony has built a career on constantly getting away with murder and he's brilliant for it.

    You have to fight back. Maybe gouge someone in the ruck when the referee is facing the other way, cheeky knee in the ribs during a clear out.

    It's awful that it's part of the game but if you're going to be subjected to it and the referee is doing nothing, then fit in or **** off.

    There is literally no scenario where you should gouge an opponent, even if they do it to you. It's the lowest of the low as far as I'm concerned. It's a game of rugby FFS, nothing in the sport is worth that.


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  • #1231
    troyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,199 ✭✭✭troyzer


    bilston wrote: »
    troyzer wrote: »
    It's just part of the sport. Peter O'Mahony has built a career on constantly getting away with murder and he's brilliant for it.

    You have to fight back. Maybe gouge someone in the ruck when the referee is facing the other way, cheeky knee in the ribs during a clear out.

    It's awful that it's part of the game but if you're going to be subjected to it and the referee is doing nothing, then fit in or **** off.

    There is literally no scenario where you should gouge an opponent, even if they do it to you. It's the lowest of the low as far as I'm concerned. It's a game of rugby FFS, nothing in the sport is worth that.

    Of course it's the lowest of the low. But the officials are going to be twats and let them get away with it, you don't just roll over.


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