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Pro14 Season 2019-2020

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    #332
    OldRio
    Registered Users Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭OldRio


    I've just read that highlights of the games will now be shown on the BBC stations.
    Interesting development.


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    #333
    [Deleted User]
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    OldRio wrote: »
    I've just read that highlights of the games will now be shown on the BBC stations.
    Interesting development.

    ...
    Ignore me, I was wrong


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    #334
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users Posts: 7,811 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    OldRio wrote: »
    I've just read that highlights of the games will now be shown on the BBC stations.
    Interesting development.

    Wales Online: PRO14 coverage to return to BBC Wales in big boost for Welsh rugby fans.
    https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/pro14-coverage-return-bbc-wales-17222551

    Great news - 2 highlights shows. First one showing Welsh sides and then an hour long Monday night one showing all games. That will do well.


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    #335
    Interested Observer
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    Utah_Saint wrote: »
    They have a Munster branch Ref as Ref on the Munster game

    An ex-Munster player from Cork reffing Munster in Thomond Park just is not appropriate, as is the case. And go ahead and apply to Leinster refs reffing Leinster, etc.


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    #336
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    Utah_Saint wrote: »
    They have a Munster branch Ref as Ref on the Munster game

    and

    They have a Leinster branch Ref as Ref on the Leinster game

    I'm sure both guys will do a grand job, but it would have seemed easier to swap these guys round?


    Only problem is the Munster ref also played for Connacht!


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    #337
    awec
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    It's hardly surprising in a league that's runs itself in such a half arsed manner.


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    #338
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,847 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    How is this surprising anyone, when Murphy also reffed the Munster v Leinster game last Christmas? And back in the day Alain Roland reffed a few Munster Leinster games. It's nothing new.


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    #339
    Digifriendly
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    Pro 14 highlights to be shown on BBC https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/11/08/bbc-to-show-guinness-pro14-highlights-until-2021?dm_i=5GVN,3XGY,1UFT7G,DNVF,1

    Some suggesting on Digital Spy that BBC got this at a knock down price as viewers for Premier were low and Pro 14 organisers were desperate for greater FTA coverage. Up until now just a few games per round available FTA via TG4 (Freeview/Saorview in N. Ireland) and S4C (Wales).


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    #340
    awec
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    Another year, another stroll in the park for Leinster in the Pro14 by the looks of it.

    Snore.


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    #341
    Bridge93
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    I can never get my head around how are club sides and national team correlate when you look at Wales and others. Leinster appear miles ahead again and Munster are probably in the top 3 in the league. Ulster and Connacht would look favorably too.
    The welsh clubs are so average yet internationally they continue to produce so regularly. Only 4 of their W.C. squad play outside Wales. The league would be much better product if the welsh sorted their club game out. The players appear to be there to do so though maybe not the depth of talent we have.
    The two scots are about where you’d expect with the national side. You wouldn’t say the Irish are over performing either. Just the welsh under performing


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    #342
    Tigerandahalf
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    We will see how good Wales are once Gatland and Edwards are gone.


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    #343
    Digifriendly
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    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    We will see how good Wales are once Gatland and Edwards are gone.

    That sounds like the death knell. Let's wait and see as you say. Let's also wait and see what Ireland are like without Joe Schmidt hopefully they will be better than at RWC.


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    #344
    Burkie1203
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    Ospreys 0-10 Kings

    25 min gone


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    #345
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Ospreys looks in trouble. 0-13 down at half time.


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    #346
    Burkie1203
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    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Ospreys 0-10 Kings

    25 min gone

    0-13 at it


    Zebre 0-19 Glasgow


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    #347
    Squidgy Black
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    Welsh teams struggling big time without their internationals. As it stands none of the region's would automatically qualify for a champions cup spot.


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    #348
    c.p.w.g.w
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    Is the Munster game on TV?


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    #349
    sydthebeat
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    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    Is the Munster game on TV?

    Eir sport


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    #350
    thomond2006
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    Kings win. That's pretty grim for Ospreys.


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    #351
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Ospreys just lost at home to the Southern Kings...... no that's not a mis-print


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    #352
    Squidgy Black
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Kings win. That's pretty grim for Ospreys.

    Hook missed two penalties in the dying minutes when they were two points behind too.


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    #353
    Dog Botherer
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    is that the Kings’ first away win? appalling result for Ospreys.


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    #354
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Hook missed two penalties in the dying minutes when they were two points behind too.
    The 2nd one was a bit of a hit-and-hope from the half way line, but that 1st one was a very bad miss.


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    #355
    sydthebeat
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    Cheetahs had a man sent off after 14 mins.... Went 11 - 0 down... And after now leading 11 - 14 on 33 mins after two quick tries


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    #356
    Eod100
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Kings win. That's pretty grim for Ospreys.

    So currently Munster's Champions Cup opponents are second last in their leagues (Ospreys and Racing) and last (Saracens after points deduction). Don't think that would have been predicted when pool draw made


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    #357
    thomond2006
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    https://twitter.com/andymcgeady/status/1193229060215848962?s=19

    That's scumbaggery. Lined the defenceless player up and drove his shoulder into him.


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    #358
    Burkie1203
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    Bizarre from Benetton


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    #359
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Re: Post Cheetahs v Munster
    leakyboots wrote: »
    That's a paddlin'.

    And their coach is finishing up, wonder will they kick on or regress
    ScrubsfanChris wrote: »
    Away to Connacht, Scarlets and Cardiff. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they lose all 3 of those
    Well that was predictable :pac:


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    #360
    thomond2006
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    Scarlets 20-17 Benetton FT, Dan Jones with a 40m penalty kick at the end to win it.


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    #361
    thomond2006
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    Conference A:

    Leinster 29
    Ulster 20
    Cheetahs 17
    Glasgow 15
    Dragons 9
    Ospreys 6
    Zebre 2

    Leinster are cruising, they will wrap up top spot with a few games remaining barring a collapse. The Cheetahs lost their three away games after their good start at home. They will need to maintain their fortress at home to contend for the top three. Glasgow had some terrible results during the RWC but you'd expect them to bounce back.
    Ospreys have been the big disappointment but their schedule to date has included trips to Ulster, Munster and Leinster.


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