Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:30 pm  

Catalancs wrote: From the olympics.org official website: Rugby variants At the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century, this sport saw a rise in popularity at all social levels and was exported worldwide, thus giving rise to different variants. The two main ones today are rugby union and rugby sevens. There is also “touch rugby”, “rugby flag”, “rugby 10s” and “beach rugby”. Each has its own variation of rugby’s rules, but all share the same spirit. Am I missing something here? Feel free to send your comments to here https://secure.registration.olympic.org ... k-question I have said that they remind me of the vichy government.

Catalancs wrote: From the olympics.org official website: Rugby variants At the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century, this sport saw a rise in popularity at all social levels and was exported worldwide, thus giving rise to different variants. The two main ones today are rugby union and rugby sevens. There is also “touch rugby”, “rugby flag”, “rugby 10s” and “beach rugby”. Each has its own variation of rugby’s rules, but all share the same spirit. Am I missing something here? Feel free to send your comments to here https://secure.registration.olympic.org ... k-question I have said that they remind me of the vichy government.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:53 pm  

Lets see Gutterfax explain this

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:08 pm  

Sonny Bill Williams to return to the NRL with the Sydney Roosters. 'He is known to be bored in rugby union and has made no secret of his desire to return to rugby league once he is freed from having to pay the Bulldogs any compensation. French and Japanese rugby union clubs are still chasing the All Blacks star with offers of up to $1 million a season.'

Sonny Bill Williams to return to the NRL with the Sydney Roosters. 'He is known to be bored in rugby union and has made no secret of his desire to return to rugby league once he is freed from having to pay the Bulldogs any compensation. French and Japanese rugby union clubs are still chasing the All Blacks star with offers of up to $1 million a season.'

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:53 pm  

Kyle Eastmond makes the bench for Bath today and is expected to make his debut.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:18 pm  

SFW wrote:

Kyle Eastmond makes the bench for Bath today and is expected to make his debut.

He's not been named from the preview I've seen. Be interesting to see how he goes as I don't think there's a as much pressure on him as some other rugby league players who have moved to union. After all the fuss and bother when his move was announced, things have camed down and I think many have forgotten about him. Saints have been very fortunate in a way in that Eastmond's move, subsequent behaviour and injury led to Jonny Lomax being given a chance, hich he took with both hands. Lomax is a much brighter prospect than Eastmond and could be a real England star for many years to come.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:22 pm  

He played about 15 minutes but it was a forward-dominated affair in which Bath had a big lead and were closing the game out, so very little opportunity to impress.

With the relatively little RL they have played I find it hard to distinguish between Lomax and Eastmond and it's a shame we will never get to find out how they will both turn out in RL. Eastmond's attitude let him down a bit towards the end of his time at Saints and I'm not sure how much that affects people's opinions of him. They are both outstanding talents.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:24 pm  

Just seen the report on the BBC and he is indeed named on the bench before playing on the wing. It's just a personal opinion with regard to Lomax and Eastmond.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:03 pm  

Of course. I agree with you regarding the expectaions of Eastmond too, seems to have slipped under the radar a bit. The Bath coaching staff seemed really excited about what he might bring to them in the match preview, although you wouldn't expect them to say anything else.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:07 pm  

Sale Sharks have announced Steve Diamond will take over as chief executive in February, but will also continue as director of sport. Two for one. Costcutting?
Sharks say a decision on a possible ground move will be made within six weeks. They're linked with move to Barton, sharing with Salford.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:16 am  

England have dropped Danny Care from their forthcoming Six Nations campaign following his arrest for drink-driving on New Year's Eve. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_u ... 408098.stm

England have dropped Danny Care from their forthcoming Six Nations campaign following his arrest for drink-driving on New Year's Eve. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_u ... 408098.stm