The Official English Rugby Thread

[SaintK]

Conditions making for a shocking game at Kingston Park.

An absolute shitefest and no mistake. Error after error from both sides!!!!

[sockwithaticket]

I gave up on it.

[Oxbow]

I gave up on it.

Probably wise, the second half hasn't got any better.

[Paddington Bear]

Horrific game

[petej]

Is the policy working badly? Beyond the finances there’s a hell of a lot good about the Prem and allowing our best players to go to France will kill that

It's not working for England. Or at least England are appalling to watch and have an appalling win ratio.

I don’t see any correlation between the two things, sorry.

Yep. I don't see any correlation at all. We've seen decent talent in the premiership and England not doing anything with it. I like the premiership being a flatter more competitive league.

[Oxbow]

Finished Falcons 14 - 16 Saints. Not one for the ages.

[SaintK]

Horrific game

Understatement!!

[Raggs]

I hope that Borthers develops us a bit more of an attacking game now. But I do wonder with the players off to France, just how settled we can be? What new coaches do we have coming in?

[geordie_6]

I hope that Borthers develops us a bit more of an attacking game now. But I do wonder with the players off to France, just how settled we can be? What new coaches do we have coming in?

Only one I've heard about is Felix Jones coming in from the SA coaching setup. Appears to be replacing Sinfield.

[inactionman]

Borthwick is going to have to change his kick chase strategy - jonny may has confirmed retirement from internationals

[Paddington Bear]

There was a point where he was shit hot and he did a hell of a job in the semis. Sadly he was picked for too long which probably dulls how effective he was in a lot of minds

[sockwithaticket]

Sinckler and Ludlam off to France next season apparently. A real shame to lose the latter, we've all made our thoughts known about the former. Still, if anything's going to sort his scrummaging out again. it's the Top14.

Also Watson rejoining Leicester in December which I didn't really see coming after the RFU had to step in and pay his wages over the summer to keep him with England.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

The RFU were simply trying to get a rise out of the former London Irish , supporting Leicester by paying the wages of their player for a temporary period in exactly the way they told LI they couldn't countenance. Yes different circumstances, but one can see why it'd be vexing to those who championed LI

I would add I don't know if it helps Leicester with the cap, but it's something those administering the cap should consider for the future now it's a possibility.

[Margin__Walker]

Not sure the situations are really comparable tbf. Not a huge amount the RFU could do in the short term with LI.

Other clubs may be a bit miffed by them subbing Watson's wages for a few months though with a proto central contract, when it was pretty likely he wasn't going to leave Leicester.

[Paddington Bear]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

[Oxbow]

Good win for Saints against Bath. The far from world-renowned Saints scrum marmaslised the Bath scrum. Pearson looked good again, ideal time to make him a fixture in the England squad with Lawes retiring.

[Stranger]

Itoje was excellent, the best player on the pitch by a mile. Earl was very good, but disappeared for a while. Tigers don't know what to do in the opposition 22, maybe the returnees will sort that out.

[ASMO]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Farrell was toilet though, responsible for both Leicester tries.

If Sarries had a decent 10 and some pace on the wings they would be virtually untouchable.

[Paddington Bear]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Farrell was toilet though, responsible for both Leicester tries.

If Sarries had a decent 10 and some pace on the wings they would be virtually untouchable.

Agreed he was poor. He tore up trees in the Sarries system last year. Our issue is a 9

[Hal Jordan]

Quins scored some ridiculous tries yesterday. Newcastle aren't very good, but the way Quins passed and offloaded would have given Borthwick a heart attack.

And Green's catch and place off Smith's bomb (as Smith was getting clobbered) is try of the season material.

[sockwithaticket]

Bristol keep finding new ways to make me hate their bears re-brand. Wtf is that white shirt design?

[Oxbow]

Looks like being at Exeter is suiting Ehren Painter, maybe he will finally kick on and push for international honours.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Exeter v Bristol is a pretty watchable game.

[Paddington Bear]

Bristol keep finding new ways to make me hate their bears re-brand. Wtf is that white shirt design?

It really bugs me that of all the constant ‘the NFL does x’ you get around rugby, consistent kits isn’t one that’s picked up on. I’m watching a game now and the Baltimore “uniform” would be recognisable to someone who hadn’t watched a game in yonks. People like the traditional kits!

[sockwithaticket]

Absolutely. Obviously there's a need to have a change strip in the event of colour clashes, but there's no way clubs need a third strip for Europe nor to change all three every season.

[SaintK]

Looks like being at Exeter is suiting Ehren Painter, maybe he will finally kick on and push for international honours.

Chiefs appointed Ross McMillan (Ex Saints player) as scrum coach after L Irish went bust. Looks like Painter is getting some better coaching than he got at Saints from Ferguson.

[Oxbow]

Looks like being at Exeter is suiting Ehren Painter, maybe he will finally kick on and push for international honours.

Chiefs appointed Ross McMillan (Ex Saints player) as scrum coach after L Irish went bust. Looks like Painter is getting some better coaching than he got at Saints from Ferguson.

Hmm, I'm not totally sold on Ferguson so that may well be the case.

[Paddington Bear]

England A return, game vs Portugal at Welford Road during the 6N

[SaintK]

England A return, game vs Portugal at Welford Road during the 6N

Excellent news, hopefully the first of a full reintroduction

[Ovals]

England A return, game vs Portugal at Welford Road during the 6N

It'll be good to see the fringe players, and upcoming talent, get a run out. And an excellent development game for the Portugese. Hope they do more of these.

[Brazil]

England A return, game vs Portugal at Welford Road during the 6N

It'll be good to see the fringe players, and upcoming talent, get a run out. And an excellent development game for the Portugese. Hope they do more of these.

Really looking forward to arguing how the A team could put fifty on the test team.

[Raggs]

England A return, game vs Portugal at Welford Road during the 6N

It'll be good to see the fringe players, and upcoming talent, get a run out. And an excellent development game for the Portugese. Hope they do more of these.

Really looking forward to arguing how the A team could put fifty on the test team.

They need to beat Portugal first!

[Paddington Bear]

England A return, game vs Portugal at Welford Road during the 6N

It'll be good to see the fringe players, and upcoming talent, get a run out. And an excellent development game for the Portugese. Hope they do more of these.

Really looking forward to arguing how the A team could put fifty on the test team.

Both of whom are inferior to the Taranaki girls under 11s

[Slick]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Found their level.

[inactionman]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Found their level.

I'm not sure if you're slagging England, Sarries or Leicester.

If it's Leicester, carry on

[Slick]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Found their level.

I'm not sure if you're slagging England, Sarries or Leicester.

If it's Leicester, carry on

Just joshing. (England)

[Paddington Bear]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Found their level.

3rd best team in the world criticised by third best team in Great Britain

[Brazil]

It'll be good to see the fringe players, and upcoming talent, get a run out. And an excellent development game for the Portugese. Hope they do more of these.

Really looking forward to arguing how the A team could put fifty on the test team.

They need to beat Portugal first!

I'm assuming Portugal would put 60 on the First Team.

[Slick]

Itoje and Earl were superb this afternoon

Found their level.

3rd best team in the world criticised by third best team in Great Britain

Ouch, you absolute cunt.

[Rhubarb & Custard]

Found their level.

3rd best team in the world criticised by third best team in Great Britain

Ouch, you absolute cunt.

Wasn't that 2nd?