Watched the games at London Welsh on Saturday afternoon which was great for the Wales game. The less said about the England game the better. As I'm racing on Saturday afternoon, I thought I would miss the Wales-France game entirely but then realised on Sunday morning that it's the 5 o'clock kick off, not the 3 o'clock game. Looking forward greatly to this weekend.
Fortunately, I was at Sixways watching Worcester *cough* thrash Leicester
I gather that England were rubbish and deserved the silver medal. Not surprised. Worried, but not surprised. Bring back Andy Robinson Coco must go.
Well done to Scotland and Wales too; I sincerely hope you don't choke against France; we would, but you seem to be made of sterner stuff and deserve the Slam for playing all the rugby.
mere small change to professional rugby players though TT.....
wonder how much French Rugby will be offering their players for a 20+ point win??
Crashie - England were beyond rubbish - even Dropsy had a good game compared to the rest of the team and he did feck all bar knee a Scot in the head hard enough to knock him out so he was stretchered off...
talking of which - the booing for the delay when Southwell got injured was a bit off eh?? what's going on with supporters these days??
If I post my mobile number can someone keep me updated with the Wales scores as I'm going to be on a fecking train somewhere between Bath and Plymouth from 3 till 6
The 1st reports will be top notch, they may tail off at the end #
FB you are correct in "small change" but diffrence between the sport pack on the new car or not.
Two sleeps before the frog bashing begins. Will Henson kick for teh second time in the Championship? Wil Ickle Shane score again? will JT and Phillips play their way ino the Ospreys team?
Come on people, let's have your last day predictions!
The matches have nicely turned out in the right order.
Italy v. Scotland for the wooden spoon. I think Italy might sneak this one.
England v. Ireland for mid-table obscurity. I think both teams need to lose so they can ditch their coaches. This would be a good chance to chuck on all the youngsters because the result really doesn't matter much.
Wales v. France for championship glory. I think France might just pip Wales to deny them the Grand Slam but there's no way there going to win by more than 20 points. What are the chances that all the hype about running rugby come to nothing and we end up with a 6-3 kick-fest?
Anyway, good luck to everyone playing. Let's hope for loads of tries and a bit of drama. And maybe for Brian Moore's head to explode if England play badly...
DSB, I'm going to agree with you as Wales have had their best wins when I've predicted that they would lose, so I'm not going to break that ritual regardless of how well I think Wales are playing. In the other matches, just for the record, I think England will win, and Scotland's superior goalkicking will get them home in an otherwise even contest with Italy, but, other than Cardiff, frankly, who cares? Fantastic that the two most exciting teams will determine the championship on the final day. Hope the match lives up to it, but if Wales were to win 3-0 with a deflected drop goal I might not be too gutted!
Rather embarassingly I got my dates all mixed up, so I'll be able to watch Wales after all from the comfort of a random pub in Bath . If everything goes to plan, I'll have new boots (girly ones not rugby), some quilt porn and possibly a beer as I'm sure that counts as carbohydrate doesn't it?
From World Cup final to competing to be 3rd best in Europe. What a great champs for England. Personally I'd like to see the Taffs complete a grand slam - France haven't got a clue what they're doing from 1 minute to the next and if Wales get the ball to the backs then tries should come.
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi, Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri; Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd, Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
(Cytgan)
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad. Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.
Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd, Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd; Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi.
(Cytgan)
Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad tan ei droed, Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed, Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad, Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad.
Guide me, O thou great redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Feed me now and ever more.
Open now the crystal fountain Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong deliverer, Be thou still my strength and shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's destruction Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises I will ever give to thee.
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Fortunately, I was at Sixways watching Worcester *cough* thrash Leicester
I gather that England were rubbish and deserved the silver medal. Not surprised. Worried, but not surprised. Bring back Andy Robinson Coco must go.
Well done to Scotland and Wales too; I sincerely hope you don't choke against France; we would, but you seem to be made of sterner stuff and deserve the Slam for playing all the rugby.
Allez gwlad; France am byth, what do I know?
wonder how much French Rugby will be offering their players for a 20+ point win??
Crashie - England were beyond rubbish - even Dropsy had a good game compared to the rest of the team and he did feck all bar knee a Scot in the head hard enough to knock him out so he was stretchered off...
talking of which - the booing for the delay when Southwell got injured was a bit off eh?? what's going on with supporters these days??
If I post my mobile number can someone keep me updated with the Wales scores as I'm going to be on a fecking train somewhere between Bath and Plymouth from 3 till 6
The 1st reports will be top notch, they may tail off at the end #
FB you are correct in "small change" but diffrence between the sport pack on the new car or not.
Andy Robinson is too busy making Scotland into world (well England) beaters
Can't help but feel Robinson was a little shafted in the England set-up.
I think Rob Andrew is a meddler.
Come on people, let's have your last day predictions!
The matches have nicely turned out in the right order.
Italy v. Scotland for the wooden spoon. I think Italy might sneak this one.
England v. Ireland for mid-table obscurity. I think both teams need to lose so they can ditch their coaches. This would be a good chance to chuck on all the youngsters because the result really doesn't matter much.
Wales v. France for championship glory. I think France might just pip Wales to deny them the Grand Slam but there's no way there going to win by more than 20 points. What are the chances that all the hype about running rugby come to nothing and we end up with a 6-3 kick-fest?
Anyway, good luck to everyone playing. Let's hope for loads of tries and a bit of drama. And maybe for Brian Moore's head to explode if England play badly...
ALLEZ LES BLEUS!!!
"And we where singing land of my fathers"
Henson started 9, Wales Won 9.
Yes one man but the omens are good.
ROFL!
Misread "quilt" as "quiet"
Boots, quiet porn and a pubs in Bath..............Kwilter what a life you do lead
Expecting France to pip Wales, though definitely supporting the boys in red.
Hoping that Ireland beat England so that we can get a proper coach, who will then select a proper team...which is a dreadful state of affairs.
Think Italy will nick it from Scotland.
Mostly concerned with Worcester beating Leeds on Sunday, though we shouldn't forget the two Grand Slams that England are challenging for this weekend.
Expecting France to pip Wales
Pip? We will still be tour winners.
Here hoping Wales stuff the frogs .
Smilar to Crash, I hope we lose to Ireland so that Brian gets the tin tac.
Scotland to beat Italy hopefully.
Gonna be a great days rugby.
Right chaps start learnin
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
(Cytgan)
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.
Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd,
Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd;
Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si
Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi.
(Cytgan)
Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad tan ei droed,
Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed,
Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad,
Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad.
(Cytgan)
and for some roof rasing
Guide me, O thou great redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty,
Hold me with thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven,
Feed me now and ever more.
Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer,
Be thou still my strength and shield.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell's destruction
Land me safe on Canaan's side:
Songs of praises
I will ever give to thee.
Can you do that first one again phoenetically TT?
Think Italy will nick it from Scotland - hopefully they'll nick the wooden spoon.
C'mon the celts!
MY HEN VWHAN HAN GLAD I
Easy nessie
Got that 1st time TT
Just made me realise how slow my progress is learning the local lingo,but at least I am trying.
Dioch BRT.
Pam v "local lingo"?
Phoenetic Welsh anthem
Hey BRT, you learning a bit of "the old language"?
Who is your player of the tournament ?
vote here
I went for "the Williams boy". He just seems to dance down the wing