H-Cup semi final venue

curates_egg · Post by **curates_egg** » March 27th, 2012, 10:27 am

Hi, there. I don't post here much but hoping someone can solve this riddle for me, as regards the venue of the semi-final should Clermont win.
In today's Irish Times, Gerry Thornley writes that the home semi-final in Leinster's side of the draw would be in Wembley (for Sarries) or Bordeaux (for Clermont). http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/spo ... 55271.html
Is this correct?
I thought Clermont played their big semi-type home games in either St Etienne or Lyon (which are both nearby).
Bordeaux is miles from Clermont. Is Thornley just making this up or has it been stated somewhere.

Don't worry, I am not getting ahead of myself and booking stuff yet but am coming up with some preliminary plans for a group of us Leinster supporters in Brussels.

tackle-bag · Post by **tackle-bag** » March 27th, 2012, 11:03 am

On the other side of the draw, I presume it will be in Lansdowne Road irrespective of whether Munster or Ulster win?

I'm really struggling to work out who I want to win that game. The victors will, in all likelihood, have to host Toulouse. I'm just not sure whether, even in front of a packed Aviva, Munster can pull that off with all of their squad difficulties. Ulster haven't been to the business end of the competition for years, but there's no doubting that they have the superior team on paper right now. I obviously want an all-Irish final, but just can't work out which team is more likely to deliver that eventuality.

mikey · Post by **mikey** » March 27th, 2012, 11:12 am

Ulster did get to the quarters last year - beaten by Saints - dull game that neither team played especially well in.

curates_egg · Post by **curates_egg** » March 27th, 2012, 11:14 am

Thanks guys but - before the thread turns into a discussion on the other side of the draw - any idea on the Leinster side and my question?

tackle-bag · Post by **tackle-bag** » March 27th, 2012, 11:31 am

mikey wrote:Ulster did get to the quarters last year - beaten by Saints - dull game that neither team played especially well in.

Sorry, by "business end" I meant semis and final.

Hornet · Post by **Hornet** » March 27th, 2012, 11:35 am

curates_egg wrote:Hi, there. I don't post here much but hoping someone can solve this riddle for me, as regards the venue of the semi-final should Clermont win.
In today's Irish Times, Gerry Thornley writes that the home semi-final in Leinster's side of the draw would be in Wembley (for Sarries) or Bordeaux (for Clermont). http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/spo ... 55271.html
Is this correct?
I thought Clermont played their big semi-type home games in either St Etienne or Lyon (which are both nearby).
Bordeaux is miles from Clermont. Is Thornley just making this up or has it been stated somewhere.

Don't worry, I am not getting ahead of myself and booking stuff yet but am coming up with some preliminary plans for a group of us Leinster supporters in Brussels.

http://www.sports.fr/cmc/scanner/rugby/ ... 43053.html
http://forum.leinsterfans.com/viewtopic ... 15#p474115
Check pages 15 and 16 of this thread

Scott · Post by **Scott** » March 27th, 2012, 12:04 pm

Poster Rémy63 is from Clermont & is on here a fair bit. Send them a PM & i am sure they will be glad to help you out

curates_egg · Post by **curates_egg** » March 27th, 2012, 12:31 pm

Hornet wrote:http://www.sports.fr/cmc/scanner/rugby/ ... 43053.html

Merci beaucoup! Pity. I was looking forward to the bouchons in Lyon.
Bordeaux is a city of bad rugby memories as far as I am concerned - I was there for the Georgia débacle.
Still, the vino always provides mitigation.

kermischocolate · Post by **kermischocolate** » March 27th, 2012, 12:44 pm

It's already been confirmed by the ERC that should Clermont get to the semis it will be in Bordeaux.

nc6000 · Post by **nc6000** » March 30th, 2012, 11:37 am

curates_egg wrote:
Hornet wrote:http://www.sports.fr/cmc/scanner/rugby/ ... 43053.html
Merci beaucoup! Pity. I was looking forward to the bouchons in Lyon.
Bordeaux is a city of bad rugby memories as far as I am concerned - I was there for the Georgia débacle.
Still, the vino always provides mitigation.

We stayed the night in Lyon on the way back from the Montpellier game. I can't say I was too impressed with the place, the Old Town was nice, it has two impressive cathedrals and we had a nice dinner in a Bouchon but that was about it.

I think Bordeaux would be a nicer city to visit for a match.

leinsterfan100 · Post by **leinsterfan100** » April 5th, 2012, 1:37 pm

Saracens have announced that they will play their semi-final in Twickenham if they get through

fourthirtythree · Post by **fourthirtythree** » April 5th, 2012, 1:50 pm

leinsterfan100 wrote:Saracens have announced that they will play their semi-final in Twickenham if they get through

Ha! And the mockery I received.

mikerob · Post by **mikerob** » April 5th, 2012, 4:18 pm

Dates and venues confirmed by ERC.

http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/news/16382.php

Winner of Munster v Ulster at LR on Sat 28 April. If Sarries win, SF at Twickers, If Clermont win, SF at Bordeaux - on Sun 29 April.

Donny B. · Post by **Donny B.** » April 6th, 2012, 12:06 am

Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

Xanthippe · Post by **Xanthippe** » April 6th, 2012, 2:07 am

Donny B. wrote:Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

Not if we lose on Saturday - then you'll be able to continue your run next season

Donny B. · Post by **Donny B.** » April 6th, 2012, 9:51 am

Xanthippe wrote:
Donny B. wrote:Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

Not if we lose on Saturday - then you'll be able to continue your run next season

Never thought of that. C'mon Cardiff!!!!

nelly the elephant · Post by **nelly the elephant** » April 6th, 2012, 11:16 pm

Donny B. wrote:Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

That's some record in fairness......

Cianostays · Post by **Cianostays** » April 7th, 2012, 12:02 am

Donny B. wrote:Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

Sad to hear dude. Have been doing some research (just incase we beat Cardiff) and have managed to come up with some weird, but most importantly cheap, routes to the SF venues. We can discuss over a pint tomorrow!

Donny B. · Post by **Donny B.** » April 7th, 2012, 1:56 am

Cianostays wrote:
Donny B. wrote:Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

Sad to hear dude. Have been doing some research (just incase we beat Cardiff) and have managed to come up with some weird, but most importantly cheap, routes to the SF venues. We can discuss over a pint tomorrow!

Good man! I'm expecting something like:

Dublin - Via - Fishguard
Fishguard - Via- Swansea
Swansea - Via - Dublin

start again........

Dublin via .............errrrrr.......Belfast, yeah ermem Belfst, no that's Belfast you pissed tw@t!

err......

errrrrrrmmmmmmmm........

Okay, that's enough for now but if you don't wan't anymore chapters of 'Carry on Ciano', get me a deal and right quick!!!!

Donny B. · Post by **Donny B.** » April 7th, 2012, 1:56 am

Cianostays wrote:
Donny B. wrote:Sadly the Sunday kick-off and the already extortionate prices for flights to either location means my run of consecutive home and away Leinster HC matches will be coming to an end after six and a half seasons and 50 straight games.

Sad to hear dude. Have been doing some research (just incase we beat Cardiff) and have managed to come up with some weird, but most importantly cheap, routes to the SF venues. We can discuss over a pint tomorrow!

Good man! I'm expecting something like:

Dublin - Via - Fishguard
Fishguard - Via- Swansea
Swansea - Via - Dublin

start again........

Dublin via .............errrrrr.......Belfast, yeah ermem Belfst, no that's Belfast you pissed tw@t!

err......

errrrrrrmmmmmmmm........

Okay, that's enough for now but if you don't wan't anymore chapters of 'Carry on Ciano', get me a deal and right quick!!!!

Babbling 'brook

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