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Frustrating at times win for Edinburgh last night against Dragons.
A lot of mistakes across the park, and a really suffocating second half in the end.
Play like that in the European game vs the Lions next week, and we'll get hammered.
Duhan van der Merwe went off after about 15 minutes with an ankle injury into the bargain.
good win Glasgow v Lions
HT 42-0
FT 42-0
think that's the first half of a Rugby game i've ever watched that ended pointless :greengrin George Horne becomes Warriors all time top Try scorer overtaking van der Merwe, points haul included a nice try for Adam Hastings
hammering for the women as expected unfortunately France 38 Scotland 15
Wales 12 England 67
Hopefully beat Italy in a fortnight as the following weekend will no doubt see a heavy points loss away to England
Edinburgh back to 8th after Benetton beating Cardiff 20-19, it's so close between 5th & 13th
A really good performance by Glasgow there. Played the conditions superbly
Fantastic performance in very trying weather conditions. 👏. And achieved without a handful of top players who are currently injured.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorrie
Roll on next Saturdays big European Champions Cup tie against Leicester.
👍
Edinburgh in talks to sign hooker Dylan Richardson. Currently got Cherry, Ashman, Harrison. I understand Cherry will be away but even so, you’d think Glasgow would be the better option if he is to come to Scotland no?
Edinburgh need a bit of experience there with Cherry moving on. Harrison looked ok there on Friday evening but is largely untested, and Ashman is really hot or cold: certainly his lineouts are awful!
scores on the doors so far
Fri
European challenge cup
Edinburgh 24 Johannesburg Lions 12
Pau 24 Bath 49
today so far
Champions cup
Toulon 72 Saracens 42, Saracens led 35-27 at HT
Castres 39 Benetton 37
Leinster 62 Harlequins 0...wow
Leinster face winners of Glasgow v Leicester in QF
three tries in the first 11 mins of the 2nd half and Glasgow giving Leicester a right doin here 38-5
FT Glasgow 43 Leicester 19 great win
Looking forward to the Leinster v Glasgow game tonight.
Such a shame about the Warriors injury troubles as I feel they could give them a real game at full strength but expect Leinster to win tonight.
i knew Leinster would win easily enough and stuck a few ££ on them at -20.5 but this is an absolute mauling for Glasgow
just under the hour and it's 47- Duck Egg
i suspect Edinburgh won't do much better tomorrow against Bulls
FT Leinster 52 Glasgow O
Aye that's a pumping.
Edinburgh v Bulls had been close in the few games they've played but I also expect all Scottish (club) interest in Europe will be over by the time Hearts kick off v the Steelmen.
Townsend out, Franco Smith in? Hmmmmmm.
Ah, but Glasgow were up against a superior side on the top of their game. And they had some key players injured. (Sounds familiar.)
If he wants an international job maybe let him go to Wales after being Grannied like that.
grrrr for some reason i thought the game was tonight
great result so far after 66 mins Edin 34 Bulls 21
77 mins Edin 34 Bulls 28
Edin hold out
great result
Edin were ahead 31-7 at one point
Edin will player winner of Bath v Gloucester in SF
Great game and brilliant result from Edinburgh. For once they took their chances and stuck in when they needed too. I often think they are playing within themselves but not today they put it all on the line
I keep going back and forth over Townsend. On one hand, there is plenty of evidence that he can’t get us over some of the mental blocks (ie Ireland) and we’re still capable of the occasional brain fart (Italy last 6 nations), but on the other hand, maybe this is just where Scotland are in the pecking order of international rugby, good enough to give everyone a game but not consistent enough to do anything really of note.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
That sharks team to play Edinburgh tonight :panic:
I hadn't realised Sexton was now a Lions coach.
Any thoughts on whether Russell might lose out as a result?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c7937n394yvo
Think that was only announced on Wednesday? Don't think he'll lose per say, as he's nailed on to be on the plane and *should* be test starter, but the Sexton element may hinder the starter role...Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Farrell can't not be aware of Soor Plum Face's previous comments on Russell so if he did not have an advance quiet reassuring word with Russell that this coaching appointment would have no impact on his selection chances, then his man-management skills are considerably lacking, unbecoming of a Lions coach, and it doesn't augur well for squad unity, nor for an unbiased selection process. Farrell also should have predicted this media story line and it should have been cut off at the pass with some sort of statement from him or Soor Plum Face direct. Or if not predicted by them themselves, then by their Media advisers/consultants of which there will no doubt be several.Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
No sign of Edinburgh shifting their semi v Bath to the main pitch at M'field despite tickets for The Hive selling out within a day. Surely they'd get 20,000 plus if they did so, at least doubling, maybe closer to tripling the crowd at The Hive. But maybe the big pitch would be playing into the hands of Russell/Bath
so they are prepared to forego the potential increased gate revenue? Thoughts?
PS shame it clashes with our crucial match v The Arabs.
self-inflicted defeat for Edinburgh
as soon as they gave away that penalty yi just knew sharks would kick it near the flag for the line-out
boom
losing bonus point takes them to 7th but could be back out of top eight again after tomorrow
Sounds a bit of an odd choice particularly given what seems very little coaching experience. Would appear on the face of it unnecessarily negative comments from Sexton about Finn which doesn’t really show him in a good light as a character. Possible might be bringing him in so the coach can say Jonny is an expert fly half and he says Owen is best. :greengrin To me Russell is by a distance the best number 10Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
As an atheist (necessary caveat I feel), I'm enraged that Edinburgh's game away to Zebre Parma has been brought forward 24 hours to accommodate the death of the Pope and his funeral arrangements.
All Serie A games postponed (a good decision IMO), but URC fixture simply brought forward 24 hours with disregard to travelling fans, player welfare, nutrition, travel and training schedules.
FT
Glasgow 19 Bulls 26
Zebre 25 Edinburgh 25
well done Scotland women beating Ireland 26-19 with the winning try on 80+ mins
Time for the Lions squad announcement. I guess we'll get 8 or 9 in.
In:
Kinghorn
van Der Merwe
Graham
Jones
Tuipulotu
Russell
Schoeman
Fagerson, Z
Possibly:
Jordan
White
Fagerson, M/Dempsey
Itoje Captain. Wow. Didn't see that one coming.:wink:
Feel gutted for Darcy Graham.
8 is pretty good, though.
Mack Hansen has been picked, although he is injured. Could be a way back for Darcey.
7/8Quote:
Originally Posted by evy
If I can hit 87.5% in my exam next week, I'll take it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
Daly must be there due to his cover across alot of the backline, Hansen might get crocked early/not back it so a way in for Darcy.
Scott Cummings definitely out the blue considering the injury he got. Delighted for him though, we really missed him in the 6 nations.
28 mins played this is an embarrassing performance from Glasgow Warriors so far
Benetton 19 Glasgow Duck Egg
58 mins Benetton 33 Glasgow Duck Egg
Franco for Scotland some say ? nah stick with Gregor ta :)
FT 33-7
and another trouncing from Leinster up next i would think
Edinburgh really have to win @ Connacht tonight
Bonus point win for Edinburgh Connacht 21 Edinburgh 31, big game next week at home to Ulster, they've given themselves at least a chance, going to need results elsewhere going their way as well though
Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with cancer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un...s/c2lknq4d21ko
Where are the CONFIRMED six nations fixtures?
I don’t think they have been yet as they were talking about removing one of the 2 rest weeks? If they have, ive missed them…we play England and France at home, away to Wal/Ire/Italy but im not sure when etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyDave
congrats Hollie :agree:
Scotland's Hollie Davidson says becoming the first women to take charge of a European rugby showpiece is "unbelievable" after she was appointed referee for the Challenge Cup final between Bath and Lyon in Cardiff on 23 May.
Davidson has been part of on-pitch officiating teams in the past two Six Nations championships and the 2024 Rugby Championship.
She will also be the first Scot to referee an European final since Jim Fleming in 1998, which Bath won against Brive in Bordeaux.
"When I received the call last week, I actually couldn't believe it," Davidson told BBC Sport Scotland.
a rather comprehensive win for Edinburgh to take them top eight
Edinburgh 47 Ulster 17
Best we've played all season last night - some standout performances from Bradbury, Harrison and Graham.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Don't think we'll do anything in the playoffs, but securing Champions Cup rugby next season is big!
yupQuote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
FT Leinster 13 Glasgow 5.... i thought the bookies were pretty generous giving Glasgow @ +26.5 points :)
anyways
Leinster v Scarlets
Bulls v Edinburgh
Sharks v Munster
Glasgow v Stormers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c5y6gq2q0jqoQuote:
Originally Posted by HibbyDave
2nd rest weekend dropped so the tournament can "gather momentum... and hold the public attention more easily".Quote:
Originally Posted by Trinity Hibee
What a load of baloney.
Jamie Ritchie banging the drum https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghRu...8444376037783/
Try of the season?
https://www.facebook.com/reel/684999094264126
Superb display by Finn Russell to help Bath clinch their first title in 30 years.
Scottish Rugby are committed to spending more than £6 million on upgrades at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, including moving the pitch and a seven-figure investment in toilet facilities.
Chief executive Alex Williamson outlined the ambitious spending plan at a briefing with journalists at Murrayfield.
He said: “We’re spending about £2m on an entirely new surface, including the lights that go alongside that.
“We're putting a new PA and emergency lighting systems to support the safety and security, but also some of the customer experience points and we're spending about £1.5m on hospitality environments and just under £2m on loos.”
Williamson acknowledged the investment will “make an impact” but is not going to solve all of the issues Scottish Rugby face with an ageing stadium.
There has not been a major redevelopment programme on the stadium for 30 years, but Williamson is committed to solving the problems one step at a time.
The Scottish Rugby chief executive also acknowledged significant investment is required if Murrayfield is to compete with other stadia across the UK.
He named the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which cost more than £1 billion to build and opened six years ago, as an example of a modern stadium which can offer more than the home of Scottish Rugby.
As he discussed the idea of more non-rugby events being held at Murrayfield, Williamson said that is a limitation on who Scottish Rugby can attract.
“When I say that I'd like us to be an entertainment centre there's absolutely no reason in my mind why we wouldn't be hosting other sporting events, let's say NFL as an example but equally why wouldn't we have boxing, UFC or major darts events,” he said.
The CEO added: “There aren't many better viewing experiences than here so and the acoustic experience is really good so we're available for pretty much anyone.
It's nice to see planned investment in the stadia and property tbh - there's only so much they can really do if they want to avoid major, disruptive engineering works to completely renovate the stadium, but I don't think it needs a whopping amount done to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
They're right, that the viewing experience is excellent - there are very few 'bad seats in the house' at Murrayfield. But the supporting infrastructure could definitely benefit from some upgrades. While it's easy to whinge about the loos as a man, it must be utter hell going to Murrayfield as a woman! The queues have always been utterly ridiculous, and the widespread nature of the facilities lacking. I don't fully understand why they don't then operationalise the portacabin toilets they have around The Hive for matchdays, which while being a bit further from Murrayfield's main facilities, would take some pressure off the immediate toilets on the concourses etc.
As a stadium though, it's easy to get to, well-serviced by public transport and has adequate facilities on matchdays (for the most part) to deal with the demand. I do think focusing on the general punters' experience rather than hospitality would be a better use of money though.
First Lions match this evening. Non-cap “test” v Argentina. Will be interesting to see how it goes
Argentina having the best of the 1st half. Definitely the better team so far.
Yep. Some of the Lions players look like they’re still in the pub. But this game will sharpen things upQuote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
The Lions look like they are trying to be the Bar Bars to me.
Penalty try/yellow card looking like a massive moment in this game.
Deserved win for Argentina there I think . But should knock some rust off the Lions
Just saw the highlights. Marcus Smith exposed at full back? Certainly seemed well out of position for their last try and then not quick enough for this level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorrie
I’d agree with that. He looked like he was towing a caravan trying to run back and cover. Kinghorn’s team won last night so he won’t be with the Lions for another week at least. Would think he would take the FB jerseyQuote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
Get a feeling Aussies might beat Lions over series. Think very difficult to bring together a huge squad of players many of which will never have played together especially when they have a shorter tour. Also not sure Farrell as smart at that than guys like Ian McGeechan. A lot of huge egos to mould also not altogether convinced Itoje best choice as captain
DVdM should never have started such a meaningless game when still coming back from the same injury he went off with again last night!
Lineouts last night were pathetic. Hope we have better available than Cowan-Dickie…
Ian McLauchlan passed away, 83
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
i've not been to Murrayfield for many years but most of the complaints the last several have indeed been re the womens Loos, they're bound to realise a lot more women attend Rugby nowayears so it's good they're finally going to get catered for, i've read a few folk say the pitch is just getting moved :hmmm: