Santa_Rosa Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Won't happen Drat, although you're probably right it should. Like Gringo says, if it didn't happen to Quins, why get all draconian on Ospreys' ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I know - the problem is now there are precedents being set and where does it stop. Sneak a winger on who scores a try in the last minute. How can they then say it shouldn't be allowed. Playing with more men than is allowed (oooo errrr missus) is a fundamental law of the game?, the fact that they did so for a period of time and the extra man actually was involved in a key moment invalidates the result is the argument. Its a difficult one to argue against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I know - the problem is now there are precedents being set and where does it stop. Sneak a winger on who scores a try in the last minute. How can they then say it shouldn't be allowed. Playing with more men than is allowed (oooo errrr missus) is a fundamental law of the game?, the fact that they did so for a period of time and the extra man actually was involved in a key moment invalidates the result is the argument. Its a difficult one to argue againstBut if we look at precedents then we ignore it England were fined £10,000 during the 2003 World Cup when wing Dan Luger featured as a 16th player for 34 seconds of their group-stage win against Samoa in Melbourne. Precendent doesn't suggest it, and the rules of the ECL don't actually allow it. It's wrong. Simple. Harlequins should have been banned for 2-3 years from european rugby, ospreys should get a 1 year ban suspended for 5 years - if they trangress again, banned. Rugby Union has a real problem with disciplinary actions at the moment - the gouging goes from 12 weeks ban, to 8 weeks ban to 70 weeks ban. It would be simpler to say that every offence is incremental, ie first player caught, 8 weeks, 2nd player 10 weeks, 3rd player 12 weeks, 4th player 14 weels. 5th player 16 weeks........etc It means you know you are going to lose a large portion of the season when you play naughty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vojskovoda Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 As long as either France or Ireland win I will be happy... Scotland will probably finish bottom of the pile as usual lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa_Rosa Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Scotland will probably finish bottom of the pile as usual lol. That's only happened twice in the last 10 years :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissmith921 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Wales team announced Cooper is in :( Powell is in at 6 :( It seems roles-reversed for the Twickenham game - Wales' tight 5 are better than the English, but the English backline looks pretty dangerous should they get enough ball.... Looking forward. I think this tournament's going to be won by England - no slam, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 3, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2010 It's going to be bloody hell this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSufferingVilla Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Villa Talk 6 Nations Fantasy League League Name: Villa Talk Pin: 9124 http://scrum.fantasyleague.com/ Very quick and easy to set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Scotland will probably finish bottom of the pile as usual lol. That's only happened twice in the last 10 years :? Never let the facts get in the way of a good lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Cipriani off to Australia: Danny Cipriani has made up his mind to move to Australia and join the Melbourne Rebels, The Times has been told. The fallen idol of English rugby has decided to cut his losses and commit himself to the new Super 15 franchise in Victoria. It is understood that his decision to make a fresh start 10,000 miles away was relayed to Rod Macqueen, the Rebels head coach, yesterday. In confirming his interest in Cipriani on Wednesday, Macqueen had said how highly he rated him. Once details on a likely two-year contract worth more than £200,000 a season are confirmed and a formal offer made, and provided there are no last-minute hitches, he will travel Down Under in October with Kelly Brook, his actress girlfriend. In doing so he will become the first England international to play club rugby in Australia in the professional era. His capture will be a coup for the team, who hope to attract up to five leading players from Britain. ...more on link Will he come back a better player? Will he come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 How long til he's a naturalised aussie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissmith921 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Gethin Jenkins out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 How long til he's a naturalised aussie? I was wondering that, too. Normal residency rules are 36 months, I believe. What are the rules regarding playing for two countries under the same code, nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringo Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Gethin Jenkins out and now flood in for flutey on the Ingerland side. Three months ago I saw this as a wales banker - but can see it going the other way now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissmith921 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 i agree - jenkins being out is a far bigger blow for wales' chances than flutey missing is for Englands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Italy should be **** out of the competition and the Irb should let argentina in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 England Destroy Wales 30-17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 All the Welsh are doing a Glaston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Wales were pants yesterday, how many times can you fumble a ball, miss a pass and lose cheap possession in a game? Next weeks game against Scotland is must win for them. England didn't look much better, but they took their chances. France look composed. Ireland looked half arsed, although it wasn't helped by Italy doing a rugby equivalent of parking the bus. Scotland were meh. Still say whoever wins the France - Ireland game will go on to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 All the Welsh are doing a Glaston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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