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GPR - Rochester ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 December 2014 Location: Rhydcymerau Status: Offline Points: 14529 |
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Before you take that step Dyniol have a word with my mate Ladram
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dyniol53 ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 08 April 2018 Location: Llundain Status: Offline Points: 1852 |
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I think my money would get better returns with the bookies 😅
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GPR - Rochester ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 December 2014 Location: Rhydcymerau Status: Offline Points: 14529 |
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Pretty impressive stuff from the Maori team this morning. Blew Ireland away first half - too much pace & skill with the ball. Irish depth not what it seems. This summer's International could be a painful watch for us Northern hemisphere fans. Looks as if the tour is over for Hume & Healy.
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Gate12 ![]() Veteran ![]() Joined: 10 November 2008 Status: Online Points: 14362 |
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I'm more confused after reading the press release and interviews around the name and logic. They wanted to keep the brand of the Dragons going, but they don't want to keep the imagery, only keeping the name and there's no Dragon in the logo. They want to give a nod to Newport and Rodney Parade through the colours but have completely distanced themselves from the history of Newport RFC. They're now a club (which most associate with a city/town/village) but the tagline is about a county and they reference regional responsibilities. I sort of get not becoming Newport Rugby because having Cardiff Rugby and Cardiff RFC and Newport Rugby and Newport RFC is all a bit meh but I'm really not sure how much value there is in changing the badge and putting RFC on the end. Most think of rugby teams as clubs, it's like car manufacturers adding the word car to the make and model to remind people it's a car, the Ford Focus Car, just in case you forgot you were in a car. I've no idea what Dragons RFC are.
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GPR - Rochester ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 December 2014 Location: Rhydcymerau Status: Offline Points: 14529 |
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Dyniol is not alone. Warburton predicting Wales to win one. Of course I would be over the moon if we do compete well in South Africa but the mood music surrounding this Welsh team isn't good and Pivac is a man under severe pressure after disrespecting Italy with his team selection.
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Eastern outpost ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 March 2012 Location: South Suffolk Status: Offline Points: 18319 |
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No worries if not. It’s good fun and I think we all hope you’re right.
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In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind.
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SA14 ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Don't blink Joined: 15 August 2004 Location: Pemberton Status: Offline Points: 21954 |
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Logo looks awful. Looks like something they set as a competition for local primary schools.
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RR1972 ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 15625 |
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So they not going to be called gwent or newport, they not going to have newport colours or badge but won’t have gwent in title or play in any other par of gwent bar newport?Ok sounds well thought out
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NobbySosban ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 30 June 2010 Location: Sir Berk Status: Offline Points: 5989 |
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Dragons have unveiled their new badge and branding, leaked a few days ago.
Logo is black with amber fleurs-de-lis (taken from old Monmouthshire crest), but the big news is that that they are now 'Dragons RFC' - they're a club, not a region. Playing kit will be black & amber home strip (for Newport) and predominantly blue alternative kit (representing Gwent). The 'Dragon's Tail' device will still appear on the shirts, on the back of the collar and in some other merchandise. Dai Buttress is restoring the old Newport identity, but seems still to be hedging their bets with #WeAreGwentRugby hashtag. Probably a step in the right direction, but I expected it to coincide with news on the club's return to private ownership - no word on that today. Of course, apart from ownership, the biggest transformation will happen when they start getting consistent results on the pitch - maybe Dai Flan will be the catalyst to make that happen... |
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GPR - Rochester ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 December 2014 Location: Rhydcymerau Status: Offline Points: 14529 |
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Zach Mercer has played 26 top 14 games this season and been MOM or close in the vast majority. If you can break the gainline consistently in the top 14 you are good enough for International duty in my book. He is quick with great hands - for me he gives Faletau a run for his money.
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RR1972 ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 15625 |
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Mercer a bit snall to be a carrying at 8 at test level? You’d think he’d be a bench option though? I watched japan thrash urugray they play some lovely rugby
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Montpellier were cool under pressure and looked to play when chances presented themselves. Castres were the opposite making lots of errors and by the end of the first half, possibly even 25 mins it was difficult to see any other result than an MHR win. Not having a recognised 10 on the bench blew up in Castres’s face when Urdapilleta went off after less than 15 mins. The full back stepped up and has played a bit of 10 they said but it wasn’t convincing. A Clermont supporting Marseille resident who we met over the European Finals weekend said that the two clubs in the final were amongst the least liked in the Top 14. Castres because they never take Europea seriously nor do they supply much to the national team. Montpellier because of the new money feel to them and the adventures with them being a satellite South African outfit. His opinion was that they both relied on their scrum and their wingers were on the unemployment list. Having seen them in the 2016 final v Quins, when it was a dour style of play, they are now much more entertaining an open in their play. They’ve also got many more french players in the team and the balance is a lot better. Good to see Zach Mercer get man of the match. He’s having a great time over there and just be delighted with how his decision to try something different has turned out on and off the pitch. Meanwhile, Eddie will studiously ignore his merits for a spot in the England squad.
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GPR - Rochester ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 December 2014 Location: Rhydcymerau Status: Offline Points: 14529 |
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Montpellier deservedly won the top 14 final against a very lacklustre Castres. Zach Mercer again showing what Eddie Jones is missing with another hugely intelligent carrying and offloading performance.
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Pumas won the currie cup 26-19 over the Griquas. Hard luck Peter, theres always next year.
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RR1972 ![]() Veteran ![]() ![]() Joined: 27 April 2009 Status: Offline Points: 15625 |
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Lol typing with a hangover whilst walking the dog, total multi task fail by me there
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ap sior ![]() Veteran ![]() Joined: 08 May 2005 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 10714 |
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Blimey ! Did someone swap all your keys around when you looked away ?
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