Heineken Cup - General Discussion Thread

bleg

21-17 to Gloucester now.

eyeball kid

Gloucester leading now. Makes that group very interesting.

Podge_irl

Toulouse look rattled.

Quint2010

IF Toulouse were to lose by more than seven and 'Quins win-are Toulouse out??

Podge_irl

Toulouse lose full stop and they are out unless they get a 4 try bonus as well (assuming Quins win that is).

damianmcr

Yes and Ulster thru.

molloyjh

Quinns dropped their bind there. What was the TJ doing? Obvious Connacht penalty.

totallegend

Quint2010 wrote: »

IF Toulouse were to lose by more than seven and 'Quins win-are Toulouse out??

They would be behind Ulster anyway, would need Cardiff or Edinburgh to lose and Biarritz not to get a hatful of tries against ospreys

ongarite

Try to Toulouse.

24-24 now.

Podge_irl

Awesome try Toulouse. 24-22 with conversion to come.

Edit: And gotten. It's all square but very open game.

Podge_irl

A more composed team would be ahead here. If Gloucester can just take one of these damn chances.

ongarite

Gloucester ahead again.

ongarite

Holy ****. Try and bp for Gloucester.

Podge_irl

**** YES. Try from nowhere for Gloucester. Absolutely excellent.

That's Ulster through unless Toulouse get a try!

CIARAN_BOYLE

32-24 Toulouse trail

ongarite

Quins will be kicking themselves if they blow this opportunity.

molloyjh

ongarite wrote: »

Quins will be kicking themselves if they blow this opportunity.

Am I the only one who wants Quinns to win now. It'll take Toulouse out of the running which would make life a lot easier for the rest of us.

Quint2010

Come on Harlequins!!

Quint2010

molloyjh wrote: »

Am I the only one who wants Quinns to win now. It'll take Toulouse out of the running which would make life a lot easier for the rest of us.

Absolutely!

Big Nelly

molloyjh wrote: »

Am I the only one who wants Quinns to win now. It'll take Toulouse out of the running which would make life a lot easier for the rest of us.

Im with you!!!!

greendom

Toulouse hoping for a favour from Connacht. Who'd believe it !

Podge_irl

Gloucester player dummies a throw between his legs then pegs it down the sideline. Hilarious!

ongarite

Toulouse beaten. No teams to qualify from this group now?

Podge_irl

Game over. Ulster through.

jacothelad

ongarite wrote: »

Toulouse beaten. No teams to qualify from this group now?

Except the winner..:D

Quint2010

Gloucester win34-24. Toulouse hanging on by a thread...Ulster are thru.

Quint2010

Toulouse away to Leinster in the QF?

jacothelad

I really want Conn. to win but I'd rather Toulouse were out.

Big Nelly

ongarite wrote: »

Toulouse beaten. No teams to qualify from this group now?

:rolleyes:

Podge_irl

Quint2010 wrote: »

Toulouse away to Leinster in the QF?

No, Ulster most likely.

Toulouse either group winners or out.

jacothelad

Yes.....................................

But Feck it, Toulouse are thru'

nordydan

ongarite wrote: »

Toulouse beaten. No teams to qualify from this group now?

Taxi.....

Quint2010

Podge_irl wrote: »

No, Ulster most likely.

Toulouse either group winners or out.

But they still only have 18 points. They would be behind Ulster who have 19?

Podge_irl

Quint2010 wrote: »

But they still only have 18 points. They would be behind Ulster who have 19?

If Connacht win Toulouse will top the group. Group winners are always ranked ahead of second place regardless of points.

bleg

One English team in the 1/4s

Burgo

what a night of upsets, the Heineken cup never fails to entertain.

Quint2010

Podge_irl wrote: »

If Connacht win Toulouse will top the group. Group winners are always ranked ahead of second place regardless of points.

Ah my apologies. But they just showed Ulster ahead of Toulouse in the rankings? You sure??

leonard7

the top of the heineken cup qualifiers is looking distinctly green tonight...

ongarite

toulouse away look very beatable this year.
ulster have a great chance if they are drawen against them.

Podge_irl

Quint2010 wrote: »

Ah my apologies. But they just showed Ulster ahead of Toulouse in the rankings? You sure??

Ulster are currently top of their pool but will likely lose to Clermont tomorrow and end up qualifying as one of the best second placed teams.

leonard7

also would it be fair to say the worst irish team beat a top english team really shows the quality rugby is being played in the rabo direct...unlucky aviva premiership

Tox56

Quint2010 wrote: »

Ah my apologies. But they just showed Ulster ahead of Toulouse in the rankings? You sure??

Ulster are currently topping their group, they won't be if they lose to Clermont (barring some odd permutations).

justsomebloke

Quint2010 wrote: »

Ah my apologies. But they just showed Ulster ahead of Toulouse in the rankings? You sure??

Ulster are currently group leaders though

CIARAN_BOYLE

Toulouse will probably end up as the 6th seeds. I would not want to end up as 3rd seeds.

Tox56

leonard7 wrote: »

also would it be fair to say the worst irish team beat a top english team really shows the quality rugby is being played in the rabo direct...unlucky aviva premiership

On the face of it yes, but you have to take in variables like where the game was played, the type of rugby played, how important the occasion was (especially for Connacht). Quality of teams in Rabo is probably better yes, but I wouldn't say Connacht are a better team than Quins, regardless of this result.

leonard7

Tox56 wrote: »

On the face of it yes, but you have to take in variables like where the game was played, the type of rugby played, how important the occasion was (especially for Connacht). Quality of teams in Rabo is probably better yes, but I wouldn't say Connacht are a better team than Quins, regardless of this result.

i'd say more was on the line for quins but yeh i still wouldn't say connacht are better just a nice little jibe at some english friends

Tox56

leonard7 wrote: »

i'd say more was on the line for quins but yeh i still wouldn't say connacht are better just a nice little jibe at some english friends

Well, their last game in this Heiniken Cup, a chance to get their first victory in the HEC, and a chance to end their losing run are pretty significant for Connacht.

Quint2010

Podge_irl wrote: »

Ulster are currently top of their pool but will likely lose to Clermont tomorrow and end up qualifying as one of the best second placed teams.

Tox56 wrote: »

Ulster are currently topping their group, they won't be if they lose to Clermont (barring some odd permutations).

justsomebloke wrote: »

Ulster are currently group leaders though

Ah ok. So...that means who ever finish as the two best runners up will always be ranked 7th and 8th? Thought it just went on points. I'll get me coat...

totallegend

We are looking at a very real possibility of an all Irish qf...

leonard7

Tox56 wrote: »

Well, their last game in this Heiniken Cup, a chance to get their first victory in the HEC, and a chance to end their losing run are pretty significant for Connacht.

more was on the line for harlequins