Premiership Rugby Round 9

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Round 9

Friday 27 December
Bristol v Sale, Ashton Gate, Bristol, Kick-off: 7.45pm

Saturday 28 December
Bath v Saracens. The Rec, Bath, Kick-off: 12.45pm
Northampton v Newcastle, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, Kick-off: 3pm
Harlequins v Leicester, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (Live on ITV), Kick-off: 6pm

Sunday 29 December
Exeter v Gloucester, Sandy Park, Exeter, Kick-off: 3pm

Bloody hell, Youngs! Don't spoil the fun!

Cumbrian wrote:Bloody hell, Youngs!  Don't spoil the fun!

Three Quins Vs Tigers "Big Game" fixtures and now three draws. Youngsy just wanted to keep the fun stat alive.

That or he sliced it ...

I really think Tigers could have come away with the win there, I'd liked to see what would have happened with a couple of more plays.  I feel that Pollard would have the greater goal kicking distance if it came down to a penalty.

Cumbrian wrote:I really think Tigers could have come away with the win there, I'd liked to see what would have happened with a couple of more plays.  I feel that Pollard would have the greater goal kicking distance if it came down to a penalty.

I'd have liked to see us try another carry or two keeping closer to the touchline in case of conceding the penalty to make it tough for Quins. Get into their half and then tee up Polly for a long range drop goal attempt.

Well that was much more entertaining ... I would comment on the TMO for Quins' last try but someone will tell me off

Heaf wrote:Well that was much more entertaining ... I would comment on the TMO for Quins' last try but someone will tell me off

I think for once you'd be safe, that was so blatant a man sausage up by the TMO.

I thought for a minute we were watching France with a French TV director as the obvious angle wasn't shown until it was too late - although you would have hoped the TMO at least looked at it ...

Heaf wrote:I thought for a minute we were watching France with a French TV director as the obvious angle wasn't shown until it was too late - although you would have hoped the TMO at least looked at it ...

There was more than a clue before that because the ball started before the line and was caught after. Should have promoted a proper review.

Given Kata probably deserved a red it pretty much evens out with the TMO not being the sharpest thinker on show.

Shame though as it would have completed a hat trick of big hits from Steward stopping tries.

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

Rugby Fan wrote:

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

Mr Baxter says at his age he can't remember.

Rugby Fan wrote:

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

I thought that was the next line:
"It was unconvincing, nerve-wracking and, at times, totally wretched"

Lowlandbrit wrote:

Rugby Fan wrote:

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

I thought that was the next line:
"It was unconvincing, nerve-wracking and, at times, totally wretched"

I think he's doing it wrong...

formerly known as Sam wrote:

Lowlandbrit wrote:

Rugby Fan wrote:

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

I thought that was the next line:
"It was unconvincing, nerve-wracking and, at times, totally wretched"

I think he's doing it wrong...

Aren't there books and video to help with that?

I also know a woman who for a nominal fee could teach proper technique. I know her only in the strictest professional sense, of course...

doctor_grey wrote:

formerly known as Sam wrote:

Lowlandbrit wrote:

Rugby Fan wrote:

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

I thought that was the next line:
"It was unconvincing, nerve-wracking and, at times, totally wretched"

I think he's doing it wrong...

Aren't there books and video to help with that?  

I also know a woman who for a nominal fee could teach proper technique.  I know her only in the strictest professional sense, of course...

Is her affection somewhat... erm negotiable?

formerly known as Sam wrote:

doctor_grey wrote:

formerly known as Sam wrote:

Lowlandbrit wrote:

Rugby Fan wrote:

There have been nine straight, soul-searching Premiership defeats for Exeter – but there will not be a tenth, after a victory over Gloucester which Henry Slade described as “better than sex”.

https://archive.is/5Ow2t#selection-3107.0-3107.191

Mrs. Slade was unavailable for comment.

I thought that was the next line:
"It was unconvincing, nerve-wracking and, at times, totally wretched"

I think he's doing it wrong...

Aren't there books and video to help with that?  

I also know a woman who for a nominal fee could teach proper technique.  I know her only in the strictest professional sense, of course...

Is her affection somewhat... erm negotiable?

I am sure. She seems the type to enjoy a good.....negotiation.

https://archive.ph/p7iI4

The authorities have admitted an error was made and that Murley's second try shouldn't have stood. As we all said at the time Dombrandt's pass was way forward.

formerly known as Sam wrote:https://archive.ph/p7iI4

The authorities have admitted an error was made and that Murley's second try shouldn't have stood. As we all said at the time Dombrandt's pass was way forward.

Looked pretty clear to me. Certainly clear enough to warrant a second look by TMO.
Would have been helpful if the tv replay from the side was shown in slow motion.

It was clearly forward for that final try but I honestly though the Kata yellow would be a red, so it's not been one I'm spitting feathers over it. An abysmal bit of a officiating if they made the call before seeing all angles. I didn't fell that the reffing in that game really tipped one way or another though. There were iffy calls that benefited both sides.

Happy New Year.

I agree with you about Kata as well. I disagreed with the referee's description of the mitigation and thought it was a pretty clear red.

I didn't think Kata attempted to wrap his arms at all. Should have been red and as always dangerous or reckless play there shouldn't have been any mitigation.

I thought Carley did a fair job. Wasn't an easy game to officiate really given both teams were going after the breakdown and moving the ball.

The two contentious decisions were really the fault of the TMO.