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Guinness Pro14 Season 2018-2019

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  • #1292
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I don’t think that’s how stockpiling works! :D

    Ha ha, yes ... quite!


  • #1293
    aloooof
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,208 Mod ✭✭✭✭aloooof


    Squatter wrote: »
    On the other hand, it just might force the WRU to address the complete jokeshop that two of their four Pro 14 franchise holders have become.

    On a side note, all the more happy for Alun Wyn Jones captaining to the Grand Slam, with the WRU/Ospreys debacle going on.


  • #1294
    bob mcbob
    Registered Users Posts: 971 ✭✭✭bob mcbob


    Interesting story in the guardian at the moment.

    England and France (well clubs actually) want an uneven split of 6N revenue.

    But this could even result in a split between RFU and English clubs.

    The feeling was expressed in a recent meeting that Premiership Rugby was becoming increasingly bullish after its deal with CVC and that the Rugby Football Union needed to show some leadership. It is understood the RFU has been considering contingency plans should it fail to reach agreement with its clubs over the international calendar. One would even see newly formed English regional teams entering the Pro14 with players centrally contracted.

    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/mar/19/six-nations-divided-revenue-nations-championship-rugby-union


  • #1295
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,119 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    https://twitter.com/cardiff_blues/status/1108072720443559936?s=19


  • #1296
    mogwai81
    Registered Users Posts: 527 ✭✭✭mogwai81


    Great to see the Welsh regions bringing in quality


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  • #1297
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    That's a brilliant signing for the Blues, and will be a boost for the WRU to bring a quality player back into their control.


  • #1298
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Cardiff have signed Hallam Amos and Josh Adams. Two very good signings.


  • #1299
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Looks like the rumours of proposal of the Pro14 adding 2 SA team won't happen

    https://twitter.com/SuperRugby/status/1108927928996265985


  • #1300
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 40,969 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Looks like the rumours of proposal of the Pro14 adding 2 SA team won't happen

    https://twitter.com/SuperRugby/status/1108927928996265985

    sorry for the sunwolves... but great for the competition.


  • #1301
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Super Rugby or Pro 14? Or both?


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  • #1302
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Looks like the rumours of proposal of the Pro14 adding 2 SA team won't happen

    https://twitter.com/SuperRugby/status/1108927928996265985

    Not neccessarily. The rumour was that two more teams (Griguas and Pumas) would be brought up to Super rugby/Pro14 level, leaving SA with 8 franchises. 4 in each league. That statement names no teams other than the Jaguares. It just says 4 SA teams. Now that doesn't mean that we're going to Pro16, but it doesn't rule it out either.


  • #1303
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    Not neccessarily. The rumour was that two more teams (Griguas and Pumas) would be brought up to Super rugby/Pro14 level, leaving SA with 8 franchises. 4 in each league. That statement names no teams other than the Jaguares. It just says 4 SA teams. Now that doesn't mean that we're going to Pro16, but it doesn't rule it out either.

    Sure it's too early to be even mentioning things like that, of course it'll be left until the very last minute and completely squashed in.


  • #1304
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Sure it's too early to be even mentioning things like that, of course it'll be left until the very last minute and completely squashed in.

    Hadn't head that proposal so was gonna say would be surprised if it happened in the next season or 2 but judging by how it happened last time who knows!


  • #1305
    PMC83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭PMC83


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    Not neccessarily. The rumour was that two more teams (Griguas and Pumas) would be brought up to Super rugby/Pro14 level, leaving SA with 8 franchises. 4 in each league. That statement names no teams other than the Jaguares. It just says 4 SA teams. Now that doesn't mean that we're going to Pro16, but it doesn't rule it out either.

    If it does end up being the Griguas and Pumas its a bit of a nightmare for the PRO14 in my opinion. Neither team would bring much to the league, if compared to a decent sa super rugby side like the sharks or bulls.

    Basically we would be adding two division two teams to pad out the league out.

    Bring Georgia in all day. If its pretty much the Georgia national team with a few stars tacked on, then great. Its worked well for the Jaguars in super rugby.


  • #1306
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Well the 'Top 4' SA teams moving to the Pro14 is dead anyway. Pity.

    As for the Pumas and Griquas, no thanks.


  • #1307
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    I’d imagine the word got out about SA looking north again so as to put pressure on the other SANZAAR unions to play ball in the SR negotiations.


  • #1308
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 40,969 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    molloyjh wrote: »
    I’d imagine the word got out about SA looking north again so as to put pressure on the other SANZAAR unions to play ball in the SR negotiations.

    in a nutshell......


  • #1309
    Rigor Mortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭Rigor Mortis


    They....they...used us

    I feel so dirty


  • #1310
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Cardiff leading 17-0. They are using all their Welsh players, Scarlets are not.


  • #1311
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    Scarlets need to be put out of their misery. Just not by Cardiff tonight.


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  • #1312
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Diabhal Beag wrote: »
    Scarlets need to be put out of their misery. Just not by Cardiff tonight.

    Scarlets are still well in contention even if they're hockeyed tonight. Their run-in is very easy.


  • #1313
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    24-0 now, three tries


  • #1314
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Mata is some big man


  • #1315
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    31-0, yikes. BP in the bag.


  • #1316
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    Hate Scarlets and your stupid Enzo's Homes-ridden jerseys


  • #1317
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,119 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Scarlets seem to have morphed into the Ospreys tonight


  • #1318
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Going into tomorrow and a likely five pointer for Ulster:

    Benetton (50): Leinster (A), Munster (H), Zebre (A)

    Ulster (49): Kings (H), HCC QF, Glasgow (A), Edinburgh (A), Possible HCC SF, Leinster (H)

    Edinburgh (47): HCC QF, Scarlets (A), Ulster (H), Possible HCC SF, Glasgow (A)

    Scarlets (45): Edinburgh (H), Zebre (H), Dragons (A)


  • #1319
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,119 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Simon usually criticises the pro14 for stars not playing enough games, especially Irish players


    https://twitter.com/simonrug/status/1109211129799208961?s=19


  • #1320
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Going into tomorrow and a likely five pointer for Ulster:

    Benetton (50): Leinster (A), Munster (H), Zebre (A)

    Ulster (49): Kings (H), HCC QF, Glasgow (A), Edinburgh (A), Possible HCC SF, Leinster (H)

    Edinburgh (47): HCC QF, Scarlets (A), Ulster (H), Possible HCC SF, Glasgow (A)

    Scarlets (45): Edinburgh (H), Zebre (H), Dragons (A)

    Chance for Ulster to come 2nd


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  • #1321
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,136 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    3.1.4 The positions of the Clubs in the Conference Stage will be based on the following, in order:

    (a) the number of League Points awarded to each Club;

    (b) if unresolved, the number of Matches won by each Club in the League Stage;


    Treviso and Ulster have won 10 each and Edinburgh and Lanelli 9 each.

    Considering Treviso are a full 5 points ahead of Lanelli this rule could be very valuable to Treviso.


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