Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:56 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Probably the same place the RFL stole it from, or do you think that's the only sporting competition anywhere in the world that is allowed to call itself Super League?

Of course its not dumbass, but why name it exactly the same as the RL arm? It's like World Superbikes becoming MotoGP, both bike competitions with different rules with the same. How is that any way a good idea apart from trying outshine?

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 27, 2010 1:19 pm  

The Dors wrote:

So, Rugby Union Super League. Where did they get that imaginative name from then?

British Ice Hockey at the same time we did?

What's wrong with 'Premiership' or are they still looking for a way of getting rid of (whisper) P&R?

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:15 pm  

t-r-i-n-i-t-y wrote:

British Ice Hockey at the same time we did?

What's wrong with 'Premiership' or are they still looking for a way of getting rid of (whisper) P&R?

My point (once again) is that they're 2 totally different sports. Hell the top Greek football league is called Superleague isn't it? But 2 leagues with the same name both with the oval ball? It serves no purpose.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:43 pm  

The Dors wrote:

My point (once again) is that they're 2 totally different sports. Hell the top Greek football league is called Superleague isn't it? But 2 leagues with the same name both with the oval ball? It serves no purpose.

Like professionalism, video refs (and how tossery does 'Television Match Official' sound) and even squad numbers, where we nick from others, they 'innovate' years later...it'll not paying tax bills next!

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:17 pm  

Prince Harry is to become vice patron of England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), it was announced today. Ireland or Wales for the six nations? Any ideas?

Prince Harry is to become vice patron of England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), it was announced today. Ireland or Wales for the six nations? Any ideas?

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 28, 2010 5:27 pm  

Catalancs wrote: Prince Harry is to become vice patron of England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), it was announced today. Ireland or Wales for the six nations? Any ideas? Ah, one more reason to hate the Monarchy.

Catalancs wrote: Prince Harry is to become vice patron of England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), it was announced today. Ireland or Wales for the six nations? Any ideas? Ah, one more reason to hate the Monarchy.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:02 pm  

Lee Byrne interview in Guardian You started off playing dual-code rugby, also turning out for Bridgend Blue Bulls. Which is harder? The league players won't agree but in union you've got more skills, the lineout, the scrums and so on, the kicking, so I'd definitely go for rugby union. Are you saying rugby league is just running in a straight line? No. There's a lot more than that. There's certain angles you have to hit. But there is more to think about in rugby union. What about the super-fitness of rugby league players. Is it a myth? I don't think it's much different. They're training themselves to run through brick walls, but union players you're probably covering a bit more ground.

Lee Byrne interview in Guardian You started off playing dual-code rugby, also turning out for Bridgend Blue Bulls. Which is harder? The league players won't agree but in union you've got more skills, the lineout, the scrums and so on, the kicking, so I'd definitely go for rugby union. Are you saying rugby league is just running in a straight line? No. There's a lot more than that. There's certain angles you have to hit. But there is more to think about in rugby union. What about the super-fitness of rugby league players. Is it a myth? I don't think it's much different. They're training themselves to run through brick walls, but union players you're probably covering a bit more ground.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:23 pm  

Manchester 14 vs 41 Sedgley Park
Manchester 0 vs 148 Esher
Nuneaton 95 vs 0 Manchester
Manchester 12 vs 145 Blaydon
Wharfedale 124 vs 5 Manchester
Manchester 3 vs 93 Otley
Manchester 3 vs 93 Cinderford
Redruth 91 vs 5 Manchester
Manchester 0 vs 93 London Scottish
Stourbridge 95 vs 5 Manchester
Manchester 0 vs 59 Newbury
Tynedale 93 vs 0 Manchester
Blackheath 82 vs 0 Manchester
Sedgley Park 80 vs 3 Manchester
Manchester 3 vs 50 Cambridge
Launceston 66 vs 0 Manchester
Manchester 23 vs 45 Wharfedale
Otley 87 vs 3 Manchester

-------------- Plyd Won Dw Lost - PF -- PA -- BP - Pnts
Manchester 17 -- 0 -- 0 -- 15 -- 65 - 1539 - 0 - minus2


They have just done a piece on The rugby club on Manchester saying how they lost there finacial backer and most of there playing and coaching staff at the end of last season so they promoted their colts side to the first team this season. Which explains there season so far, But the main part of it was that they had a training session with Lions coach Ian Meechan this week so we will see how well they go when they play Cinderford away tomorrow.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:47 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

What about the super-fitness of rugby league players. Is it a myth?
I don't think it's much different. They're training themselves to run through brick walls, but union players you're probably covering a bit more ground.

so amateur regional rugby league isnt much different from professional international rugby union

sounds about right

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:34 pm  

Knaresborough Rhino II wrote:

-------------- Plyd Won Dw Lost - PF -- PA -- BP - Pnts
Manchester 17 -- 0 -- 0 -- 15 -- 65 - 1539 - 0 - minus2

Err, what happened in the two they didn't lose, if they didn't win or draw any games?