Agree with this. But first half was much more open. Awesome first 20mins in particular.LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Ah it was a fantastic game. The second half wasn't as free flowing but the physicality and general quality were superb. One of the most enjoyable games I've seen all season, particularly loved watching Clermont defend in the last 10/15 mins. They threw absolutely everything at Toulon but Toulon just kept coming. They showed no sign of wilting or bottling it though, great to watch.
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French Press via Gavin Mortimer reporting Toulon might be relegated over €2 million financial irregularity
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Really hope that happens but I feel (no evidence for this) that they'll get away with a fine, maybe a points deduction for next season, and potentially a one-season transfer ban a la Barcelona or Atlético Madrid.simonokeeffe wrote:French Press via Gavin Mortimer reporting Toulon might be relegated over €2 million financial irregularity
"This is breathless stuff.....it's on again. Contepomi out to Hickie,D'Arcy,Hickie.......................HICKIE FOR THE CORNER! THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Think of the medical jokers Munster could get from that relegation firesaleneiliog93 wrote:Really hope that happens but I feel (no evidence for this) that they'll get away with a fine, maybe a points deduction for next season, and potentially a one-season transfer ban a la Barcelona or Atlético Madrid.simonokeeffe wrote:French Press via Gavin Mortimer reporting Toulon might be relegated over €2 million financial irregularity
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Would be afraid that comic book guy would walk away from the club if that happened
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Comic book guy has apparently cleared it up. False dawn!
Ruddock's tackle stats consistently too low for me to be taken seriously as a Six Nations blindside..... Ruddock's defensive stats don't stack up. - All Blacks Nil, Jan 15th, 2014
England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014
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England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014
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Boooooooooopaddyor wrote:Comic book guy has apparently cleared it up. False dawn!
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No that probably belongs to SaracensMorf wrote:
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But Saracens promised not to cheat for the season just ended
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I await yet another multimillion £ loss and a few more unsecured loans to cover it.simonokeeffe wrote:But Saracens promised not to cheat for the season just ended
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Seven years since the first and last victory, seven last seconds of the second one, seven minutes of celebrations
Ici, c'est Montferrand
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DKhBsIV2aXY
Au revoir.
Ici, c'est Montferrand
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DKhBsIV2aXY
Au revoir.
(...) je souhaite que la Providence veille sur la France, pour son bonheur, pour son bien et pour sa grandeur. Au revoir !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9PjBgWO ... ata_player
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The barrage reaches the semi final stage this week (KO Times - Irish Time):
Friday 25th 8pm Montpellier (1) v Lyon (5) Sky Sports Action (407)/TV5Monde (717)
Saturday 26th 3:45pm Racing 92 (2) v Castres (6) Same TV Channels as Friday's game.
Both games being played in Lyon which was announced some time ago, so it means Lyon have home advantage v Montpellier!
Friday 25th 8pm Montpellier (1) v Lyon (5) Sky Sports Action (407)/TV5Monde (717)
Saturday 26th 3:45pm Racing 92 (2) v Castres (6) Same TV Channels as Friday's game.
Both games being played in Lyon which was announced some time ago, so it means Lyon have home advantage v Montpellier!
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Montpellier 40-14 Lyon FT
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Castres beat Racing 19-14.
Final on Saturday.
Final on Saturday.
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Pity, was hoping Racing would make the final so we could brag about all the teams we beat in Europe making their home finals.neill_m wrote:Castres beat Racing 19-14.
Final on Saturday.
Kinda ruined in now.
NOT!
You know I'm going to lose,
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
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blockhead wrote:Pity, was hoping Racing would make the final so we could brag about all the teams we beat in Europe making their home finals.neill_m wrote:Castres beat Racing 19-14.
Final on Saturday.
Kinda ruined in now.
Don't think so. Believe Motpellier will win to stand along Saracens and we'll have bearen both English and French Champions in year in which we won our double.
NOT!
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T14 final (7:45pm) on Sky Sports Mix/TV5 Monde on Saturday night.
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Castres win well against Montpellier 29-13 with possibly the worst performance by a favoured team in any rugby cup final since the game went professional. Pienaar was complete muck and missed kicks, passes and tackles. But he was in company with World Cup winners, All Blacks and a former French captain, none of whom showed any leadership or fight.
Vern Cotter's record in French rugby finals is without equal, on the negative side.
A poor game but another great triumph for traditional French rugby and another Brennus for Castres. No sorrow for Antrad or the money-men. Hearts conquer chequebooks.
Vern Cotter's record in French rugby finals is without equal, on the negative side.
A poor game but another great triumph for traditional French rugby and another Brennus for Castres. No sorrow for Antrad or the money-men. Hearts conquer chequebooks.
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Paddy Jackson's debut for Perpignan not going so well. They're 3-29 behind after 35 mins at home to Stade Francais. On this viewing it's going to be a very tough season for them. Parisse just sent off for Stade though.
Look out Itchy, he's Irish