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Guinness Pro14 Season 2018-2019

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  • #92
    errlloyd
    Registered Users Posts: 12,599 ✭✭✭✭errlloyd


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    It's been confirmed that the conferences will stay the same this year. Looks like they'll change every second year.

    I'm happy enough with that tbh.


  • #93
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,634 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    It's saying 2pm UTC, which is 3pm. Although most are taking it up as 2pm.

    Ah bit confusing


  • #94
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    It's saying 2pm UTC, which is 3pm. Although most are taking it up as 2pm.

    So it is 2pm. They obviously don't know the difference between UTC and BST/IST.

    https://twitter.com/PRO14Official/status/1021726726177648640


  • #95
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    https://www.pro14rugby.org/match-centre/fixtures/


  • #96
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Very tough start for the Cheetahs. Away to Munster, Ospreys, Cardiff and Edinburgh and at home to Ulster and Glasgow.


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  • #97
    ionapaul
    Registered Users Posts: 5,293 ✭✭✭ionapaul


    Looks like most Connacht matches will be live on TG4.


  • #98
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,176 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    I see the Scarlets have released their new jersey and only managed to squeeze in a paltry 18 sponsors logos between the jersey and shorts.


  • #99
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    Buer wrote: »
    I see the Scarlets have released their new jersey and only managed to squeeze in a paltry 18 sponsors logos between the jersey and shorts.

    I'm just surprised they didn't go with some on the socks too.


  • #100
    Rigor Mortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭Rigor Mortis


    I'm surprised no one sponsored the chip on their shoulder


  • #101
    Badabing
    Registered Users Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭Badabing


    The Final will be in Celtic Park Glasgow


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  • #102
    Tomtom364
    Registered Users Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭Tomtom364


    Final is on in Celtic Park in Glasgow this season.


  • #103
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    I would be in no rush to attend that game tbh. The stadium is grand. The surrounding area less so. Have only been once before, but I wanted to get the hell away from the place as quickly as I could. Was there for Roy Keanes first game for Celtic, and even as an Irishman there with Celtic fans I found the place seriously intimidating.


  • #104
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    At least it's not in Ireland again!


  • #105
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    At least it's not in Ireland again!

    No, it's in Scotland again. Seems we're the only 2 to have any interest in hosting the thing.


  • #106
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,355 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    molloyjh wrote: »
    No, it's in Scotland again. Seems we're the only 2 to have any interest in hosting the thing.

    Pretty sure Wales don't like that it was changed from the old format and won't apply for it in protest.


  • #107
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    awec wrote: »
    Pretty sure Wales don't like that it was changed from the old format and won't apply for it in protest.

    I've heard they just get more money from the other events they host in the MS. Wasn't it monster trucks or something like that in May?

    I can't see why they'd have a problem with it. They never hosted a final before because they never got top seed. This was always going to give them a better chance at hosting. But then I've stopped trying to figure out the logic behind a lot of the Welsh complaints.... :D


  • #108
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,355 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Well I guess it may not be worthwhile.

    If they got it in the Millenium Stadium and it ended up there were no welsh teams involved it could be a bit of a damp squib.


  • #109
    Synode
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,967 ✭✭✭Synode


    awec wrote: »
    Well I guess it may not be worthwhile.

    If they got it in the Millenium Stadium and it ended up there were no welsh teams involved it could be a bit of a damp squib.

    It brings tourists in which is always welcome


  • #110
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,263 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    molloyjh wrote: »
    I've heard they just get more money from the other events they host in the MS. Wasn't it monster trucks or something like that in May?

    I can't see why they'd have a problem with it. They never hosted a final before because they never got top seed. This was always going to give them a better chance at hosting. But then I've stopped trying to figure out the logic behind a lot of the Welsh complaints.... :D

    I definitely recall murmurings of them being unhappy and refusing to bid the first year at least. Nonsensical, but who knows with the Welsh regions...


  • #111
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,634 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Don't think id be too pushed with that. Might try get to Champions Cup final in Newcastle though


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  • #112
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,263 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    Eod100 wrote: »
    Don't think id be too pushed with that. Might try get to Champions Cup final in Newcastle though

    Tickets and hotel booked already :cool:


  • #113
    Rigor Mortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭Rigor Mortis


    Podge_irl wrote: »
    Tickets and hotel booked already :cool:

    Accommodation booked (on a deposit). Not buying match tickets until at least after the group stages.

    Glasgow is a fun weekend. Get out of the vicinity of Celtic Park quickly and you'll be grand


  • #114
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,123 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Same day as Scottish cup final. Imagine Munster v Leinster final in Glasgow a few hours after rangers v Celtic:(


  • #115
    Rigor Mortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭Rigor Mortis


    Hassler has gone to Harlequins on trial.
    Amazing none of the other regions picked him up


  • #116
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,355 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Same day as Scottish cup final. Imagine Munster v Leinster final in Glasgow a few hours after rangers v Celtic:(
    I'd love to see a bunch of D4 heads among that sort of crowd. :D


  • #117
    PMC83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭PMC83


    awec wrote: »
    Well I guess it may not be worthwhile.

    If they got it in the Millenium Stadium and it ended up there were no welsh teams involved it could be a bit of a damp squib.


    TBH they should consider Liberty Stadium, at 21,000 it would be a feasible sell out even if no Welsh teams were involved. Would be a similar feel to the final in Kingspan a few years back. The major issue would be accommodation in Swansea, pretty small town.

    The Principality just isn't a goer for a PRO14 final, I think you'd struggle to fill it even if Leinster V Munster were playing, nothing to do with the fans but as many who have been to Cardiff would know, they jack up the prices on hotels and accom to crazy prices on big match days! Can be a turn off. Best chance of filling that stadium is an all Welsh final, and I don't see that happening anytime soon


  • #118
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    PMC83 wrote: »
    TBH they should consider Liberty Stadium, at 21,000 it would be a feasible sell out even if no Welsh teams were involved. Would be a similar feel to the final in Kingspan a few years back. The major issue would be accommodation in Swansea, pretty small town.

    The Principality just isn't a goer for a PRO14 final, I think you'd struggle to fill it even if Leinster V Munster were playing, nothing to do with the fans but as many who have been to Cardiff would know, they jack up the prices on hotels and accom to crazy prices on big match days! Can be a turn off. Best chance of filling that stadium is an all Welsh final, and I don't see that happening anytime soon

    You've forgotten about Cardiff City Stadium which holds 33K.


  • #119
    PMC83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭PMC83


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    You've forgotten about Cardiff City Stadium which holds 33K.


    Had wondered are they football only?


  • #120
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    PMC83 wrote: »
    Had wondered are they football only?

    Had the Challenge Cup final there back in 2011 for sure


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  • #121
    PMC83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭PMC83


    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Had the Challenge Cup final there back in 2011 for sure


    If this is the case then defo a good punt for a Pro14 final, shame they won't put their hands up!


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