The Rugby Thread

[Dinowolf]

Both Marler and Farrell cited for foul play.

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-unio...-and-owen-farrell-cited-after-european-action

I think Farrell has been unlucky as Robson ducked trying to hang onto the ball and this caused the clash of heads.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Then maybe Farrell will get off. Personally I thought he clearly grabbed him round the neck.

Having seen the Marler incident, I can only call him a complete and utter dick. Not even subtle.

 

[Dinowolf]

I thought the yellow card was harsh so hopefully for him the citing commission will be sensible.

I also hope both players are OK after what was a nasty accident.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5p8kXdNVL0

 

[Donegal Wolf]

Completely unprofessional from Castrogiavanni,

but on one level you have to admire him...

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rug...zlatan-ibrahimovic-in-las-vegas-34663852.html

 

[BillyDee]

Unfortunately for him, what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas...

 

[Dinowolf]

Marler gets 2 week ban

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-unio...-again-but-free-for-harlequins-european-final

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Very generous indeed. Marler can count himself lucky he is still eligible for the England tour.

 

[Jolemai]

Thoughts on this:

Toronto Wolfpack: Canadian team to join English rugby league's third tier

 

[Dinowolf]

Farrell gets 2 weeks ban

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-unio...ll-hit-with-two-week-ban-for-dangerous-tackle

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

At least that is the absolute minimum. Again, not a bad result.

 

[Dinowolf]

It means they will both be available for selection for their clubs' respective European Finals on May 13th/14th.

 

[Dinowolf]

Neal Hatley now officially joins the England camp as scrum coach.

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-unio...h-nel-hatley-joins-eddie-jones-england-set-up

 

[Dinowolf]

George Ford sits on the bench as Priestland starts for Bath v Saints

Hartley still injured under concussion protocols

 

[Dinowolf]

Bath were 14pts up at HT and defending well but 2nd half their discipline went and a yellow card proved their downfall.

Saints won 15-14 because Bath couldn't convert their chances.

MOM Teimana Harrison, watched by Eddie Jones

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

This Bath season has been wanktastic. Happy 150th birthday Bath RFC

 

[Dinowolf]

Exeter wallop a half-soaked Wasps and Saracens scrape a win over Newcastle with a 2nd half comeback.

London Irish are relegated with one week to go.

 

[Dinowolf]

Dylan Hartley back in full training and will be back for Saints on Saturday against Gloucs..

 

[Dinowolf]

Glen Ella to help England as skills coach during tour of Australia.

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-unio...-to-help-england-in-australia-as-skills-coach

 

[Dinowolf]

Exeter absolutely smashed Quins at the Stoop 62-24.

Ten tries against three tells the story.

MOM Jack Nowell scored three tries, assisted two and put in a superb display of both attacking and defensive rugby.

 

[Dinowolf]

Eight uncapped players in England training camp

http://www.englandrugby.com/news/england-squad-eight-uncapped-players-training-camp/

Charlie Ewels, Teimana Harrison, Kyle Sinckler, Tommy Taylor, Ollie Devoto, Mike Haley, Alex Lewington and Micky Young are all part of the 26-man squad who will train at Brighton College from 17-19 May.