2018-2019 Champions Cup

its_phil · 20-06-2018 2:23pm

The return of an international class out half to Ireland...

AJ Macginty :pac:

LeinsterDub · 20-06-2018 2:23pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Yes, because they're not owned by a private person who could leave or attempt to manipulate the sport for personal gain at any point in time.

I honestly can't imagine how anyone fails to grasp this concept. It's not a new rule.

The IRFU could attempt to manipulate the sport if they where inclined yet we take them on faith.

The newest of the rule doesn't make a difference. I've been aware of it since some French lad wanted to buy Gloucester a few years back.

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:24pm

LeinsterDub wrote: »

The IRFU could attempt to manipulate the sport if they where inclined yet we take them on faith.

The newest of the rule doesn't make a difference. I've been aware of it since some French lad wanted to buy Gloucester a few years back.

Nope, nothing to do with faith.

Buer · 20-06-2018 2:25pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Perpignan draw Connacht.

It was always going to happen wasn't it?

Tbh if he ends up first choice (likely) I doubt Jackson will be playing in Galway anyway. USAP won't get a stuff about the Challenge Cup.

I'd say they'd rest him anyway simply to avoid the PR fuss. But it's still going to lead to a significant focus on the match in the build up until the team is announced.

Sabre0001 · 20-06-2018 2:26pm

I'm surprised they don't use the Lotto style drum. Austin could easily put two balls into the pot and just know that one is on left or right when he reaches back in. Bit of a weird system.

Some interesting ties in the Challenge Cup, though there's only going to be one story focused on and that's Pool 3!

FACECUTTR · 20-06-2018 2:26pm

I'd put fiver on Benneton winning their group handily.
Nice trips to Perpignan and Bordeaux.

LeinsterDub · 20-06-2018 2:27pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Nope, nothing to do with faith.

So what rules and regulations have the ERPC but into prevent tampering by the unions and secondly why can't the same be applied to the Germans?

molloyjh · 20-06-2018 2:30pm

Having seen the video and watched us lifting the trophy again, I am now pumped. Also, IBF may have contributed....

ScrubsfanChris · 20-06-2018 2:30pm

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:30pm

LeinsterDub wrote: »

So what rules and regulations have the ERPC but into prevent tampering by the unions and secondly why can't the same be applied to the Germans?

The IRFU can't leave Europe, are shareholders, and are intrinsically linked to the wellbeing of the sport for their entire existence as an organisation. None of that applies to HP Wild.

Now why the Germans and not SF? That's a good question. But it had to be one or the other as soon as Wild went out to splash his cash on a French team.

Given the current state of German rugby, I doubt he really cares.

LeinsterDub · 20-06-2018 2:32pm

Why are they calling it the Gallagher premiership but not the Guinness Pro14?

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:32pm

Castres & Munster would be dream stuff but fairly mundane at the same time...

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:32pm

Here we go! The tier 1 draw, the big one!

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:33pm

Munster in Tier 2?

Edit: Nevermind...

vienne86 · 20-06-2018 2:33pm

Exeter in Tier 2. Hmmm.

Shefwedfan · 20-06-2018 2:33pm

Everyone now hoping for Scarlets as Tier 1 club :-) everyone else doesn't want Exeter in Pool 2

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:34pm

Munster have to draw Castres/Montpellier/Saracens from Tier 1.

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:34pm

Newcastle in tier 2! The crowd goes wild!

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:35pm

Castres & Newcastle potentially...

LeinsterDub · 20-06-2018 2:35pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

The IRFU can't leave Europe, are shareholders, and are intrinsically linked to the wellbeing of the sport for their entire existence as an organisation. None of that applies to HP Wild.

Now why the Germans and not SF? That's a good question. But it had to be one or the other as soon as Wild went out to splash his cash on a French team.

Given the current state of German rugby, I doubt he really cares.

So no rules and regulations just faith?

The Welsh are in the same boat as us and have threatened to go join the English several times. So much for shareholders.

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:36pm

LeinsterDub wrote: »

So no rules and regulations just faith?

Well obviously not, but if it makes you happier to pretend it is that's grand.

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:37pm

Leinster in Pool 1, the best pool, where they deserve to be.

Buer · 20-06-2018 2:37pm

We're number 1! We're number 1!

vienne86 · 20-06-2018 2:38pm

Leinster get Wasps.

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:39pm

****ing Wasps again!

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:39pm

Leinster & Wasps

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:40pm

Exeter Chefs allocated pool 2

Synode · 20-06-2018 2:40pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

****ing Wasps again!

I'd rather them than Exeter. But Newcastle or Glasgow would have been nice

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:41pm

Pool 1: Leinster, Wasps
Pool 2: Castres, Exeter Chiefs,
Pool 3: Saracens, Glasgow,
Pool 4: Scarlets, Racing 92
Pool 5: Montpellier, Newcastle

ScrubsfanChris · 20-06-2018 2:41pm

Pool 5 maybe please

Sabre0001 · 20-06-2018 2:41pm

So Munster can't draw Leicester, Glasgow, or Racing this year? Who the heck are we supposed to play; we don't know how to travel anywhere else

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:41pm

Munster in Pool 2 so.

Trip to Exeter! Castres again.

Synode · 20-06-2018 2:41pm

Why couldn't Edinburgh be drawn in Pool 1 (2 or 5 only)

Buer · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

Pool 5 cripple fight.

vienne86 · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

Munster Castres Exeter

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

Munster ****ed into pool 2 by Healy

LeinsterDub · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Well obviously not, but if it makes you happier to pretend it is that's grand.

Either they have rules and regulations . In which case they should be applied equally or we have 'faith' in certain stakeholder over others. It's obviously the latter.

letowski · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

That could have been worse for Munster .

ScrubsfanChris · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

Pool 2, not bad

razorblunt · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

C'mon Newcastle. A trip down the road to see the lads would be nice.

Hurrache · 20-06-2018 2:42pm

We could have had an entire tournament of 7s played with the finishing places of each team deciding the pools by the time they've done this.

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

Pool 1: Leinster, Wasps, Toulouse
Pool 2: Castres, Exeter Chiefs, Munster
Pool 3: Saracens, Glasgow, Lyon
Pool 4: Scarlets, Racing 92, Leicester
Pool 5: Montpellier, Newcastle, Edinburgh

Leinster with a tough one so far.

vienne86 · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

Toulouse for Leinster

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

Leinster lads off to Toulouse!

ScrubsfanChris · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

Synode wrote: »

Why couldn't Edinburgh be drawn in Pool 1 (2 or 5 only)

There was already a pro14 team in pool 1

Buer · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

Ugh. F*ck this.

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

LeinsterDub wrote: »

Either the have rules and regulations . In which case they should be applied equally or we have 'faith' in certain stakeholder over others. It's obviously the latter.

Sure thing!

irishbucsfan · 20-06-2018 2:43pm

Buer wrote: »

Ugh. F*ck this.

Ah I think Toulouse are alright

vienne86 · 20-06-2018 2:44pm

And Gloucester in with Munster.

thomond2006 · 20-06-2018 2:44pm

Castres, Exeter Chiefs, Munster, Gloucester

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