But I thought relegation made you tougher.rooster wrote:Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership
Aviva Premiership: something exciting happens
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be interesting to see if they could get it, would be far less opposition from other clubs and RFU to 14 teamsrooster wrote:Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership
only meritocratic qualification makes you tougher
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Ah but sure they only managed to get Sarries scraped into the Euro Cup this year as they can't rest players.simonokeeffe wrote:be interesting to see if they could get it, would be far less opposition from other clubs and RFU to 14 teamsrooster wrote:Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership
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Will it still be the rootinus, tootinus, best darn league this side of the Mississippi?rooster wrote:Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership
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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.
I'd say what good record, but he might take my eye out in retaliation.
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That is farcicalFLIP wrote: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.
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The other issue Saracens have been up against this season has been their dog fight to avoid relegation.rooster wrote:Ah but sure they only managed to get Sarries scraped into the Euro Cup this year as they can't rest players.simonokeeffe wrote:be interesting to see if they could get it, would be far less opposition from other clubs and RFU to 14 teamsrooster wrote:Some Premiership clubs pushing once more for a ring fenced 12 team Premiership
only meritocratic qualification makes you tougher
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.
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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.
Good appointment and will optimise Saints strengths.
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The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303
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Might be win windomhnallj wrote:The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303
Frees up salary space, he might well get more money at mid tier club
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They certainly seem keen to unload players that (conceivably) hog a large chunk of the wage bill.simonokeeffe wrote:Might be win windomhnallj wrote:The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303
Frees up salary space, he might well get more money at mid tier club
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Might also be an issue of player availabilitydomhnallj wrote:They certainly seem keen to unload players that (conceivably) hog a large chunk of the wage bill.simonokeeffe wrote:Might be win windomhnallj wrote:The brand is taking his bants elsewhere.....somewhere....anywhere
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42886303
Frees up salary space, he might well get more money at mid tier club
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https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ ... 61713.html
Interesting.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.
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The SRU have been sending players/ coaches to NZ for a few years now.blockhead wrote:https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ ... 61713.html
Interesting.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.
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According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish
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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.simonokeeffe wrote:According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish
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DOR maybe? Squad manager, underage structures?Fireworks wrote: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.simonokeeffe wrote:According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish
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If its a Humphries type role then why not but hes been out of the game for a whileThe Doc wrote:DOR maybe? Squad manager, underage structures?Fireworks wrote: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.simonokeeffe wrote:According to Telgraph Deccie and Kissy are taking over at London Irish
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He's coming on as a technical consultant. Which could mean anything really. Is he just there to make it look Irish?simonokeeffe wrote:Good "If its a Humphries type role then why not but hes been out of the game for a while
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