NPR

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:05 pm

mos_eisely_ wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:17 pm

robmatic wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:13 pm Muncaster looks like he will be a proper player.

Got all the feels. Perhaps the 8 Scotland have been waiting for since Simon Taylor

Looks the part, aye.

All the young lads did well tonight.

Big D wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:09 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:05 pm

mos_eisely_ wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:17 pm Got all the feels. Perhaps the 8 Scotland have been waiting for since Simon Taylor

Looks the part, aye.

All the young lads did well tonight.

I thought so too. A few errors but with hardly any rugby behind some of them it isn't surprising.

Some players to be enthusiastic about in there.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:51 pm Wasn't expecting that first half score.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:40 pm I wonder if Wilson has a break clause in his contract after year 1. If he does, the SRU should seriously consider it. This isn’t like Edinburgh putting out the kids yesterday, that’s a Glasgow side packed full of internationals getting utterly mauled by Benetton. Awful stuff.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:37 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:51 pm Wasn't expecting that first half score.

Just saw the latest score on Twitter. WTAF is up with Glasgow today?

Biffer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:36 pm Scottish women beat the Welsh today, a really good performance, comfortably better than them. Looked better in every aspect of the game,

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:46 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:40 pm I wonder if Wilson has a break clause in his contract after year 1. If he does, the SRU should seriously consider it. This isn’t like Edinburgh putting out the kids yesterday, that’s a Glasgow side packed full of internationals getting utterly mauled by Benetton. Awful stuff.

That’s very much my thinking too. It isn’t a weak team.

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:49 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:46 pm

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:40 pm I wonder if Wilson has a break clause in his contract after year 1. If he does, the SRU should seriously consider it. This isn’t like Edinburgh putting out the kids yesterday, that’s a Glasgow side packed full of internationals getting utterly mauled by Benetton. Awful stuff.

That’s very much my thinking too. It isn’t a weak team.

But it is a meaningless competition with zero to play for.

The SRU promoted him to the role and won't bin him. Amd to be fair we don't know whether they were trying something different in defense that failed badly. If there is ever a set of games to try new bits and pieces these are them.

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:32 pm

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:49 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:46 pm

That’s very much my thinking too. It isn’t a weak team.

But it is a meaningless competition with zero to play for.

The SRU promoted him to the role and won't bin him. Amd to be fair we don't know whether they were trying something different in defense that failed badly. If there is ever a set of games to try new bits and pieces these are them.

I can accept this, but it’s a hell of an embarrassing result all the same.

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:09 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:32 pm

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:49 pm

But it is a meaningless competition with zero to play for.

The SRU promoted him to the role and won't bin him. Amd to be fair we don't know whether they were trying something different in defense that failed badly. If there is ever a set of games to try new bits and pieces these are them.

I can accept this, but it’s a hell of an embarrassing result all the same.

Absolutely.

But these games for the likes of Brown, Fagerson and Price only carry negatives IMO.

I'd be in favour of the SRU telling Cockerill and Wilson the senior internationals are to sit out the next two weeks. Certainly the second one after the 1862 is decided.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:39 pm

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:09 pm

Yr Alban wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:32 pm

I can accept this, but it’s a hell of an embarrassing result all the same.

Absolutely.

But these games for the likes of Brown, Fagerson and Price only carry negatives IMO.

I'd be in favour of the SRU telling Cockerill and Wilson the senior internationals are to sit out the next two weeks. Certainly the second one after the 1862 is decided.

I think that may well happen, not the diktat from the SRU, but a youth selection like Edinburgh had on Friday.

Cockerill said after the match that he was picking a first XV for the game in a fortnight

Slick wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:57 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:39 pm

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:09 pm

Absolutely.

But these games for the likes of Brown, Fagerson and Price only carry negatives IMO.

I'd be in favour of the SRU telling Cockerill and Wilson the senior internationals are to sit out the next two weeks. Certainly the second one after the 1862 is decided.

I think that may well happen, not the diktat from the SRU, but a youth selection like Edinburgh had on Friday.

Cockerill said after the match that he was picking a first XV for the game in a fortnight

Frankly, for me it was a much more enjoyable match to watch seeing youngsters given a go. I find it hard to care about the pro teams but really enjoyed the game on Friday

Slick wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:57 pm

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:39 pm

Big D wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:09 pm

Absolutely.

But these games for the likes of Brown, Fagerson and Price only carry negatives IMO.

I'd be in favour of the SRU telling Cockerill and Wilson the senior internationals are to sit out the next two weeks. Certainly the second one after the 1862 is decided.

I think that may well happen, not the diktat from the SRU, but a youth selection like Edinburgh had on Friday.

Cockerill said after the match that he was picking a first XV for the game in a fortnight

Frankly, for me it was a much more enjoyable match to watch seeing youngsters given a go. I find it hard to care about the pro teams but really enjoyed the game on Friday

robmatic wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:23 am

It does help the enjoyment when they win though. I'm not sure the team we put out on Friday would beat many other teams than Zebre at home.

Tichtheid wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:57 am

robmatic wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:23 am

It does help the enjoyment when they win though. I'm not sure the team we put out on Friday would beat many other teams than Zebre at home.

Zebre are a much-improved side who can play exciting rugby, but just can't get a result, they are like Embra, so used to losing that it becomes inevitable.

Grinding out games by boxkicking up the touchline, winning a penalty and battering at the line from two metres out is becoming very dull fare for Edinburgh fans.

Some of these young guys have bags of talent and flair, Chamberlain didn't have his best game with his passing, but he sat as an unused sub for half the season, he is like Charlie Shiel, desperate to impress when he gets a chance. Shiel was excellent, btw, apart from that one kick that went dead, it was the right idea, but poorly executed.

I thought Chris Dean raised the bar when he came on, he might not pressurise Toonie for international selection, but since he moved in to 12 he has become a very good player for us.

Sau's run had me thinking, Duhan who?

Overall it was a good performance to lift us a bit after a truly dire season of dull rugby and very poor results. I just hope Cockerill takes note and uses the talent he has at his disposal.

robmatic wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:30 am
Sau has been outstanding recently but do we know if he's signed for next season? We could be a bit short in the back 3 otherwise.

it's a shame there's no Super 6 to keep the players match sharp at least.

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:38 am

it's a shame there's no Super 6 to keep the players match sharp at least.

I've heard it's going to start in July and run through to October.

I've decided I'm going to get firmly behind it this time and make as many matches as possible.

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:48 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:38 am

it's a shame there's no Super 6 to keep the players match sharp at least.

I've heard it's going to start in July and run through to October.

I've decided I'm going to get firmly behind it this time and make as many matches as possible.

Yeah I'd love to get through to see County if crowds are permitted.

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:31 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:48 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:38 am

I've heard it's going to start in July and run through to October.

I've decided I'm going to get firmly behind it this time and make as many matches as possible.

Yeah I'd love to get through to see County if crowds are permitted.

Damn right, a bit of summer rugby at Meggetland, Myreside and Goldenacre will do me nicely.

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:38 am

it's a shame there's no Super 6 to keep the players match sharp at least.

I've heard it's going to start in July and run through to October.

I've decided I'm going to get firmly behind it this time and make as many matches as possible.

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:31 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:48 am

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:38 am

I've heard it's going to start in July and run through to October.

I've decided I'm going to get firmly behind it this time and make as many matches as possible.

Yeah I'd love to get through to see County if crowds are permitted.

Damn right, a bit of summer rugby at Meggetland, Myreside and Goldenacre will do me nicely.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:48 pm

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:31 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:48 am
Yeah I'd love to get through to see County if crowds are permitted.

Damn right, a bit of summer rugby at Meggetland, Myreside and Goldenacre will do me nicely.

My core belief is that in Scotland football and rugby should be summer sports. Was in Banchory this weekend for a family funeral and on Saturday the number of young people out at football practice in the sun was a joy to see.

I cannot understand why the administrators have decided playing in pish weather is better. You have to seriously enjoy a sport to play in freezing temps.

Slick wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:16 pm

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:31 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:48 am
Yeah I'd love to get through to see County if crowds are permitted.

Damn right, a bit of summer rugby at Meggetland, Myreside and Goldenacre will do me nicely.

I suggested to some of the powers that be that they introduce an "Edinburgh Weekend" ticket if more than one of them is playing at home - different days of course.

I like neeps wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:48 pm

Biffer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:31 pm

Jock42 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:48 am
Yeah I'd love to get through to see County if crowds are permitted.

Damn right, a bit of summer rugby at Meggetland, Myreside and Goldenacre will do me nicely.

My core belief is that in Scotland football and rugby should be summer sports. Was in Banchory this weekend for a family funeral and on Saturday the number of young people out at football practice in the sun was a joy to see.

I cannot understand why the administrators have decided playing in pish weather is better. You have to seriously enjoy a sport to play in freezing temps.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:16 am If you are going to do an 'Edinburgh' ticket then you are as well putting all the games on at one location over the course of a day/weekend. I expect putting them in Murrayfield would be a disaster, but perhaps Edinburgh's new ground might work. Let each club run a (section of a) beer tent to make sure bar takings aren't lost and make it into a festival of rugby type of thing. You could even have an Edinburgh vs. Glasgow sevens game or two using non-selected pro players to attract a few more fans, or have one of the much asked for not anticipated intra-district games.

Slick wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:23 am

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:16 am If you are going to do an 'Edinburgh' ticket then you are as well putting all the games on at one location over the course of a day/weekend. I expect putting them in Murrayfield would be a disaster, but perhaps Edinburgh's new ground might work. Let each club run a (section of a) beer tent to make sure bar takings aren't lost and make it into a festival of rugby type of thing. You could even have an Edinburgh vs. Glasgow sevens game or two using non-selected pro players to attract a few more fans, or have one of the much asked for not anticipated intra-district games.

You see this is a brilliant idea. Down at mini murrayfield, beer tents, BBQ, kids stuff

Will never be agreed between the teams.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:23 pm Sometimes in business you have to hold your nose and work with someone you don't like. There should be enough smart and experienced people around these clubs to know that.

What I would really love to see is some innovation from the SRU on the 'Judgement Day' type of event. We only have two teams so can't do what Wales do, but what about for instance holding a State of Origin tournament (like the Thistle were suggesting recently) but with the whole thing completed over a weekend or even a day. Four teams, each plays one other team over two 20 minute halves. The winners play off and the losers play off. Altogether you have two full games of rugby played. Add in some rules to keep the tempo up and to make sure everyone plays (rolling subs for instance) and it could be a really fun day. It's the equivalent of the old Tennants sixes in football which were a great laugh all round. A bit of sunshine, fancy dress contests, beers and BBQs. Lovely if you ask me.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:23 pm Sometimes in business you have to hold your nose and work with someone you don't like. There should be enough smart and experienced people around these clubs to know that.

What I would really love to see is some innovation from the SRU on the 'Judgement Day' type of event. We only have two teams so can't do what Wales do, but what about for instance holding a State of Origin tournament (like the Thistle were suggesting recently) but with the whole thing completed over a weekend or even a day. Four teams, each plays one other team over two 20 minute halves. The winners play off and the losers play off. Altogether you have two full games of rugby played. Add in some rules to keep the tempo up and to make sure everyone plays (rolling subs for instance) and it could be a really fun day. It's the equivalent of the old Tennants sixes in football which were a great laugh all round. A bit of sunshine, fancy dress contests, beers and BBQs. Lovely if you ask me.

KingBlairhorn wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:23 pm Sometimes in business you have to hold your nose and work with someone you don't like. There should be enough smart and experienced people around these clubs to know that.

What I would really love to see is some innovation from the SRU on the 'Judgement Day' type of event. We only have two teams so can't do what Wales do, but what about for instance holding a State of Origin tournament (like the Thistle were suggesting recently) but with the whole thing completed over a weekend or even a day. Four teams, each plays one other team over two 20 minute halves. The winners play off and the losers play off. Altogether you have two full games of rugby played. Add in some rules to keep the tempo up and to make sure everyone plays (rolling subs for instance) and it could be a really fun day. It's the equivalent of the old Tennants sixes in football which were a great laugh all round. A bit of sunshine, fancy dress contests, beers and BBQs. Lovely if you ask me.