United Rugby Championship

[riocard911]

Dragons beating the Sharks 12-6 at HT. Can they win two weeks in a row?.....

[Dave Cahill]

Sharks pip the Dragons in the end in a cracking match

[riocard911]

Top half of the table after three matches are all four SA teams, ourselves and the Red Hand, Treviso and Ospreys.

[hugonaut]

Sharks pip the Dragons in the end in a cracking match

That was the best Dragons performance I can remember seeing in my entire life. They were unlucky not to win.

[Ruckedtobits]

This piece from John O'Sullivan in the IT of Mon 3rd Oct suggests that Aussie rugby chiefs are experiencing the same concerns that we are seeing in NH season.

https://www.google.com/search?q=austral ... e&ie=UTF-8

World Rugby must speed-up the game and take out the delays that coaches and players want. Spectators and the fittest players and most progressive coaches want these changes.

[blockhead]

Rumours abound that 3 players have been sacked by Cardiff, (Lewis, Navidi and Asseratti) no idea if its true though.

[arsebiscuits1]

Rumours abound that 3 players have been sacked by Cardiff, (Lewis, Navidi and Asseratti) no idea if its true though.

I wonder is this anything to do with the untoward behaviour in a pub a few weeks ago

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63117678

[blockhead]

Rumours abound that 3 players have been sacked by Cardiff, (Lewis, Navidi and Asseratti) no idea if its true though.

I wonder is this anything to do with the untoward behaviour in a pub a few weeks ago

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63117678

Of course it isn't, its for not getting the Try bonus point against Munster!

[neill_m]

Rumours abound that 3 players have been sacked by Cardiff, (Lewis, Navidi and Asseratti) no idea if its true though.

I wonder is this anything to do with the untoward behaviour in a pub a few weeks ago

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63117678

#egggate happened on Saturday night I believe, lost to the Lions at home on the Friday night.

[paddyor]

Stinger for Cardiff having assembled such a good squad for this to happen. 2 TPs out the door . I suppose there's some bargains to be had with Warriors going bang

[Keith]

Fantastic attendance for us today. Confirms to me that the URC is the best brand we've ever had. The addition of the SA sides means that every league game feels like a must win.

[sunshiner1]

by blockhead

Rumours abound that 3 players have been sacked by Cardiff, (Lewis, Navidi and Asseratti) no idea if its true though.

Regardless of how it affects Cardiff (if true) this could have bigger repercussions with Wales. The optics of them picking players fired from their club is not something they would do (or the sponsors let them do). Navidi has been a big player with them the last few seasons so losing a player of his calibre would be a blow.

[naraic]

by blockhead

Rumours abound that 3 players have been sacked by Cardiff, (Lewis, Navidi and Asseratti) no idea if its true though.

Regardless of how it affects Cardiff (if true) this could have bigger repercussions with Wales. The optics of them picking players fired from their club is not something they would do (or the sponsors let them do). Navidi has been a big player with them the last few seasons so losing a player of his calibre would be a blow.

Cardiff issued a statement midweek saying

Cardiff Rugby are aware of false information being published on social media sites speculating on the outcome of an internal investigation. The investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour on Saturday evening is ongoing and has not come to a conclusion.

No disciplinary decisions have been made and no contracts have been terminated. We ask that supporters and members of the media respect the ongoing process.

So basically they haven't been fired yet but there's an ongoing disciplinary process going on.

[sunshiner1]

by naraic

Cardiff issued a statement midweek saying

Cardiff Rugby are aware of false information being published on social media sites speculating on the outcome of an internal investigation. The investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour on Saturday evening is ongoing and has not come to a conclusion.

No disciplinary decisions have been made and no contracts have been terminated. We ask that supporters and members of the media respect the ongoing process.

So basically they haven't been fired yet but there's an ongoing disciplinary process going on.

Thanks for the up-date. Good to know.

[Ruckedtobits]

Two 'under-the-radar' games tomorrow are Sharks v Glasgow & Edinburgh v Benetton. Two away wins would be real statements but two home wins would be expected. Keep an eye on these games on Sat afternoon.

[Dexter]

Two 'under-the-radar' games tomorrow are Sharks v Glasgow & Edinburgh v Benetton. Two away wins would be real statements but two home wins would be expected. Keep an eye on these games on Sat afternoon.

Sharks have added some of their big name SA internationals to their squad, so I don't see it going too well for Glasgow.

[neill_m]

Two 'under-the-radar' games tomorrow are Sharks v Glasgow & Edinburgh v Benetton. Two away wins would be real statements but two home wins would be expected. Keep an eye on these games on Sat afternoon.

Paddy Power giving Glasgow a 13 point head start, Benetton a 15 point head start. Thought Sharks would be bigger favourites given their 23.

[Ruckedtobits]

Good result by Ospreys against Stormers 16-16. Could be an important result for us by January.

[OTT]

Glasgow leading 7-3 against Sharks and turning down 3 points in front of the posts, they mess up lineout and Sharks go up the pitch and kick a penalty 7-6 to Glasgow.

You would think if Glasgow are to win it will be tight, if they are to lose which you would think is the likely result they would want a LBP. Wonder why Glasgow are not trying to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

[riocard911]

Weegies getting steamrolled in the 2nd half. 28-12 68 mins.