Aviva Premiership: something exciting happens

[FLIP]

Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership

But I thought relegation made you tougher.

[simonokeeffe]

Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership

be interesting to see if they could get it, would be far less opposition from other clubs and RFU to 14 teams

only meritocratic qualification makes you tougher

[rooster]

Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership

be interesting to see if they could get it, would be far less opposition from other clubs and RFU to 14 teams

only meritocratic qualification makes you tougher

Ah but sure they only managed to get Sarries scraped into the Euro Cup this year as they can't rest players.

[blockhead]

Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership

Will it still be the rootinus, tootinus, best darn league this side of the Mississippi?

[FLIP]

Schlak Burger gets a minimum 2 week ban taken down to 1 for a guilty plea and previous good record.

I'd say what good record, but he might take my eye out in retaliation.

[simonokeeffe]

Schlak Burger gets a minimum 2 week ban taken down to 1 for a guilty plea and previous good record.

I'd say what good record, but he might take my eye out in retaliation.

That is farcical

[Oldschool]

Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership

be interesting to see if they could get it, would be far less opposition from other clubs and RFU to 14 teams

only meritocratic qualification makes you tougher

Ah but sure they only managed to get Sarries scraped into the Euro Cup this year as they can't rest players.

The other issue Saracens have been up against this season has been their dog fight to avoid relegation.
Leinster and Munster, even tho they're the last two teams in the Pro14 conferences aren't in a fight to avoid relegation.
There is logic in the above but you'd have to get the Nigels to explain it, they're good at that sort of thing.

[Ruckedtobits]

Chris Boyd of the Hurricanes is taking over as Head Coach at Northampton from next September at the end of Super Rugby season.

Good appointment and will optimise Saints strengths.

[domhnallj]

The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303

[simonokeeffe]

The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303

Might be win win
Frees up salary space, he might well get more money at mid tier club

[domhnallj]

The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303

Might be win win
Frees up salary space, he might well get more money at mid tier club

They certainly seem keen to unload players that (conceivably) hog a large chunk of the wage bill.

[simonokeeffe]

The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303

Might be win win
Frees up salary space, he might well get more money at mid tier club

They certainly seem keen to unload players that (conceivably) hog a large chunk of the wage bill.

Might also be an issue of player availability

[blockhead]

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ ... 61713.html

New Zealand have struck a groundbreaking deal with Harlequins which will see the Premiership club become the go-to destination for All Blacks seeking a European sabbatical.
As part of the 'exchange programme', Harlequins will also send developing players and coaches to New Zealand to gain valuable experience.

Interesting.

[kermischocolate]

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ ... 61713.html

New Zealand have struck a groundbreaking deal with Harlequins which will see the Premiership club become the go-to destination for All Blacks seeking a European sabbatical.
As part of the 'exchange programme', Harlequins will also send developing players and coaches to New Zealand to gain valuable experience.

Interesting.

The SRU have been sending players/ coaches to NZ for a few years now.

[simonokeeffe]

Where was George North today?
Alan Gaffney: ”You’d better ask George that. We picked a side who actually wanted to be out on the pitch and the best side for the game.”

[simonokeeffe]

According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish

[Fireworks]

According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish

Good to see Kiss moving on. Good coach that got caught in the Ulster mess. Not sure why they want DK. I never thought he was that great a coach. Good "man manager" / motivator but not a coach that would bring new thinking to a team.

[The Doc]

According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish

Good to see Kiss moving on. Good coach that got caught in the Ulster mess. Not sure why they want DK. I never thought he was that great a coach. Good "man manager" / motivator but not a coach that would bring new thinking to a team.

DOR maybe? Squad manager, underage structures?

[simonokeeffe]

According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish

Good to see Kiss moving on. Good coach that got caught in the Ulster mess. Not sure why they want DK. I never thought he was that great a coach. Good "man manager" / motivator but not a coach that would bring new thinking to a team.

DOR maybe? Squad manager, underage structures?

If its a Humphries type role then why not but hes been out of the game for a while

[FLIP]

Good "If its a Humphries type role then why not but hes been out of the game for a while

He's coming on as a technical consultant. Which could mean anything really. Is he just there to make it look Irish?