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by Yorkshire man
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: We need to talk about Handré
Replies: 52
Views: 5634

Re: We need to talk about Handré

All our southern hemisphere internationals look a little battered bruised and tired and that is hardly surprising. They played the domestic season here last year, then the southern hemisphere internationals then went straight into world cup camps and then the competition. All three played the full p...
by Yorkshire man
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: European and South African teams in Champions' Cup 2023/24
Replies: 52
Views: 19430

Re: European and South African teams in Champions' Cup 2023/24

Regarding costs and travel issues I have just read an article about Newcastle Falcons who having travelled to South Africa for a game, which isn't ideal with their financial problems, had their return flight I think from Cape Town cancelled, and have eventually returned home two days late having had...
by Yorkshire man
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Squad sizes capped??
Replies: 11
Views: 4271

Re: Squad sizes capped??

Reports in todays press suggest that ourselves Sale, Quins, and Saints already comply with this new ruling. Apparently Bath have the highest squad number at 70 which does seem a little ridiculous despite the deep pockets of their benefactor. As has been suggested earlier it might simply come down to...
by Yorkshire man
Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Is it Time to Get Rid of Twickenham?
Replies: 49
Views: 3886

Re: Is it Time to Get Rid of Twickenham?

For anyone living north of Watford trips to Twickenham are becoming financially unviable. My son and I looked at the Autumn internationals for the coming season. Due to kickoff times etc, the only fixture we can realistically get down to and back in the day is the one against Japan. The only tickets...
by Yorkshire man
Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Red Roses vs Ireland @ Welford Road - Sunday 24th April - 12-00pm Kick Off
Replies: 59
Views: 5581

Re: Red Roses vs Ireland @ Welford Road - Sunday 24th April - 12-00pm Kick Off

I am sure you have caught me out with this one, so I am going to adopt the approach the Scots take to anyone South African. I am going to claim her as a Yorkshire girl on the basis that her mum had a photograph of someone who had a friend who had once bought a bus ticket in Wakefield. That way she q...
by Yorkshire man
Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Red Roses vs Ireland @ Welford Road - Sunday 24th April - 12-00pm Kick Off
Replies: 59
Views: 5581

Re: Red Roses vs Ireland @ Welford Road - Sunday 24th April - 12-00pm Kick Off

Chez, thanks for the heads up about Emily's 100th cap. I know she plays for Loughbrough, but she is a Yorkshire lass, from Wakefield, so I have to claim her for God's County.
by Yorkshire man
Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Guy Porter red card - Update - 3 week ban
Replies: 249
Views: 16311

Guy Porter red card - Update - 3 week ban

I appreciate that player safety should be paramount in all we do in this game, but I really struggle to understand why Guy Porter got a red card today. Watching on TV, two players who seemed to be unaware of the presence of each other clashed heads, and Porter came off the best from the collision. T...
by Yorkshire man
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Genge leaving
Replies: 205
Views: 21573

Re: Genge leaving

This story has been bubbling in the press for weeks, and in the Telegraph today they comment that Bristol will announce his signing in the next few days. Very disappointing to see him go, but unfortunately that is professional rugby for you. I am sure he will give of his best for the remainder of hi...
by Yorkshire man
Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Red Roses
Replies: 16
Views: 2225

Re: Red Roses

Lets hope for a great turnout of the Welford Road faithful to support them in their run in to the world cup.
by Yorkshire man
Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Red Roses
Replies: 16
Views: 2225

Re: Red Roses

I have to agree on the quality of the performance by the Roses, particularly up front where the whole pack performed tremendously well taking the New Zealand line out and scrum apart. Unfortunately the quality of the officials was poor once more. It seems that the only quality officials in womens ru...
by Yorkshire man
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: 13 team league 21/22
Replies: 32
Views: 2534

Re: 13 team league 21/22

Can anyone tell me who in their right mind came up with the idea of having thirteen teams in a league. Is this going to be rectified next season by promoting one side and relegating two, or are we stuck with this for the foreseeable future. I always looked forward in a way to the last round of games...
by Yorkshire man
Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Manu
Replies: 35
Views: 5156

Re: Manu

After all the help and support which Tigers gave him through long periods of injury, and the odd amount of indiscipline and anti social behaviour, I was disgusted with him when he walked away from the club due to financial issues. Because of the way he plays he is always going to suffer injuries of ...
by Yorkshire man
Sun Jun 13, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: How do you rate this season?
Replies: 41
Views: 2638

Re: How do you rate this season?

For me we have improved vastly this season. The team doesn't roll over when things don't go well. Last season if we went behind in a game we usually lost. This year the team have stood up and battled on. That for me has been the greatest difference. The other point I would make is that it is great t...
by Yorkshire man
Sat May 22, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Wigglesworth
Replies: 70
Views: 7317

Re: Wigglesworth

I am getting to the stage where I find it difficult to challenge a Borthwick decision. The difference he has made to the squad this season has been immense. However I was a little confused and disappointed to see him start with Wigglesworth last night and bench a man who could have easily been start...
by Yorkshire man
Sun May 02, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Fans Forum
Topic: Ben Youngs out of Lions Tour?
Replies: 16
Views: 2337

Re: Ben Youngs out of Lions Tour?

After his outstanding performance in the second half on Friday night, I felt he was a Lions slot in, and probably first choice scrum half. Having said that I applaud his decision, and wouldn't be surprised in the circumstances if others follow his decision. I hope it doesn't happen but I fear proble...