Rugby

2 tries in 20 minutes at Murryfield ... what ?!

Well in Ireland.

France did good too.

French flair almost made it...

Love England's performance! About bloody time.

our touch rugby social starts again this evening in Regents Park..
PM me if you want details.. Some FAQs

What is it?
A weekly get together on Tuesdays in the park (weather permitting) with friends, btw we started this in 2003 and since then hosted one day tournaments across the home counties.

What does it cost?
Its free to join, each week we play til sundown, then Edinburgh Castle pub afterwards. If we enter a team in the summer sevens competition, we’ll need to consider kit, food, slush fund costs.

I've never played before is it complicated?
Rules are simple, best explained in the park

My fitness level is low, will I struggle?
That’s what winter is for to rest and recuperate right, see it as an opportunity

I can’t commit every Tuesday is that a problem?
No problem, if you are new to the sport, it is worth attending regularly just to get used to playing in a team

Physical impact, will it hurt?
There are no crunching tackles.. this is a non-contact, running/passing game. Tempo increases throughout the season as games get longer.

Can Girls play?
Yes, in fact competition rules ask for one girl per team minimum during matches, girls also get two points for scoring tries. This rule is intended to make the game more inclusive and less aggressive.

Can I bring friends/housemates?
It’s an open invitation, studded boots are advised as we play on grass.

How much is a round of drinks, afterwards?
:-)

you left it to the day of the event?!

I'm down for this man. Now the reg season is over, I'll need to keep the fitness up once training stops

Subscribed. May join you in future weeks.

you left it to the day of the event?!

No this is a regular weekly get together every Tuesday, it just so happens that it started today and will run until the end of August.. With a tournament and tramp beers in the park..

Last game of the season today. Beat the league winners which I think logic should say we win the league but, oh no, there's a "structure" to it. Played 60 min at second row, prop in front of me said he wished I'd stayed on. Which is nice.

74 unanswered points for northampton agains wasps today. OUCH.

Luckily the quins beat bath, so Im a happy chappy

London 7s, always fun viewing. Fancy dress can do one though.

And then off to watch Quins make it into the playoffs.

Smiles all round.

No this is a regular weekly get together every Tuesday, it just so happens that it started today and will run until the end of August.. With a tournament and tramp beers in the park..

How many people usually turn up? May start coming after my exams sounds like fun

Stephen Ferris retires through injury. Fuck. Gutted for him and for me. He's worked fucking hard to come back from an ankle injury that seemingly just won't go away.

Article with a picture of the injured ankle, not pretty so linking

Oomph ! Stephen Ferris announces his return - Ulster v Scarlets 14th March 2014 - YouTube

Stephen Ferris lifts Will Genia up like a Rag Doll - YouTube

Stephen Ferris Tribute (HD) - YouTube

Ffffffuuuuu........

What a player, would be straight into a Lions team right now, even with the GB&I depth at blindside. Real shame.

The only other flanker with that size and pace is Haskell. And he's shit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-29522770

Wasps fans sent to Coventry. What a joke.

Best place for them

Proof as if proof was needed, hard as nails.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/29505601

speaking of rugby, i heard rumours that sa beat nz... their first loss in 22 games...

#smug

Just watched a great 70 minute game of Wales beating New Zealand.

C'mon Wales!

absolutely epic game.

Love it.

Bloody kiwis. Great game, ended up watching the first twenty minutes as the Landor put the sodding football on.

C'mon then, England or Wales for the win tonight?

can't help but feel England are amassively up against it given they're away and lacking abouthalf of their first choice back line....

Not followed the progress and development of the team for the last six months so not sure on form for either side. Should be a passionate affair though as always. I am actually looking forward to this tourney a little more than usual because of my self imposed ignorance of the international scene- have no idea what could/should happen so excited to find out through the matches.

BBC's Game of Thrones style six nations opener is quite cool

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/31166190