2018-2019 Champions Cup

Shefwedfan

sydthebeat wrote: »

Perfect excuse to get away from the family

Exactly, see enough of them over the Easter

errlloyd

Anyone got their final tix yet. I can no longer go and need the hard copies so I can sell them on.

Kevski

errlloyd wrote: »

Anyone got their final tix yet. I can no longer go and need the hard copies so I can sell them on.

Not yet, no. Got an email from from Newcastle United last week (with subject line ‘Two months until the Newcastle 2019 Finals Weekend’) saying that they’d be sent out in April but I’ve no idea of what time April that might be.

Burkie1203

https://twitter.com/hicksimon/status/1115543081984643072?s=19

Squidgy Black

I'd imagine the provinces more than likely run at a loss also, particularly Leinster/Munster, as the IRFU don't break down revenue and costs by provinces including central contracts.

I have such a weird crush on Exeter

Eod100

This will probably change by end of this weekend's matches, in order at least. But looking like La Rochelle will get 20th spot unless they qualify themselves as things stand.


Pro 14:
Munster, Glasgow, Connacht, Leinster, Ulster, Bennetton, Ospreys or Edinburgh

Top 14:
Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Catres, Bordeaux , La Rochelle (8th)

Prem:
Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Sale, Bath

Boscoirl

Going to be in Majorca next week for the Semi’s anyone know of any bars that have BT in Palma?

Going to contact a few during the week but if anyone has been managed to see a game over there. It would be great.

A lot of the Irish/English bars look grim

Eod100

After weekend's fixtures, here's how things stand:

Pro 14:
Glasgow, Munster, Connacht, Leinster, Ulster, Bennetton, Ospreys v Edinburgh

Top 14:
Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux ,

Prem:
Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Wasps, Northampton, Bath

Exclamation Marc

Eod100 wrote: »

After weekend's fixtures, here's how things stand:

Pro 14:
Glasgow, Munster, Connacht, Leinster, Ulster, Bennetton, Ospreys v Edinburgh

Top 14:
Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux ,

Prem:
Exeter, Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins, Wasps, Northampton, Bath

No Toulon for the first time since 2011/12. Can't say I feel sorry for them.

MikeCork2009

Anyone had their tickets in the post for the final yet? I thought they were supposed to be sent out a month before the game?

Exclamation Marc

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

Anyone had their tickets in the post for the final yet? I thought they were supposed to be sent out a month before the game?

Nope not yet.

Rattlehead_ie

Eod100 wrote: »

Top 14:
Toulouse, Clermont, Lyon, Racing, Castres, Bordeaux ,

Delighted to see Clermont back in the Comp to be honest. Whether it was the team or the supporters, always added something to the wkend games.

Eod100

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Delighted to see Clermont back in the Comp to be honest. Whether it was the team or the supporters, always added something to the wkend games.

One of the best teams to not win the competition. Them and Racing

Shefwedfan

Eod100 wrote: »

One of the best teams to not win the competition. Them and Racing

Racing? Really....bit of a blow in last few season....

Clermont are around the tournament for years, semis/finals etc

Former Former

Eod100 wrote: »

One of the best teams to not win the competition. Them and Racing

Wouldn't remotely put Racing in that category.

aloooof

Clermont the clear front runners in that category for me (would love to see them eventually get over the line, their supporters are great) but Biarritz from the 2000's deserve a mention.

murtyd17

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

Anyone had their tickets in the post for the final yet? I thought they were supposed to be sent out a month before the game?

I had an email from them today about confirming my address so say they will be out in the post soon

Exclamation Marc

Decent amount of tickets available for the final again if anyone is still on the lookout!

ScrubsfanChris

aloooof wrote: »

Clermont the clear front runners in that category for me (would love to see them eventually get over the line, their supporters are great) but Biarritz from the 2000's deserve a mention.

Scartlets (lLlanelli) have also made the final four 5 times with out winning.

AbusesToilets

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Scartlets (lLlanelli) have also made the final four 5 times with out winning.

Munster not far off that these days

troyzer

Anyone got their tickets to the final yet?

Exclamation Marc

troyzer wrote: »

Anyone got their tickets to the final yet?

Nope, not yet.

shrapnel222

troyzer wrote: »

Anyone got their tickets to the final yet?

at a guess they'll be sent out end of next week when most of the remaining tix are sold and they know the name of the finalists to put on the tickets, and just do one massive mailing

Inspector Coptoor

troyzer wrote: »

Anyone got their tickets to the final yet?

No, not yet.

Going to the challenge cup final on the Friday and the big one on the Sat.

Was hoping Connacht would make challenge Cup final

As much as I’d like to see a Leinster vs Munster final, Saracens will smash Munster I’d say. Could beat them by 20 points or more.

Leinster by 1-8 points vs Toulouse

MikeCork2009

troyzer wrote: »

Anyone got their tickets to the final yet?

Live in Newcastle these days. Spoke to them on the phone Monday. Said they were busy printing the tickets this week and will be posting them out early next week.

Also, off to Coventry in the morning (from London) and still hopeful of a Munster v Leinster final. Earls and Carbery out is a massive blow but I am hoping it's written in the stars for me to see Munster play in Newcastle!!! Easter is for miracles after all 😛

PTH2009

The memories of the 06/08 winning Munster sides will never die but tbh it's hard too compare those teams/competition to what it is today with all the flashy money/jerseys/stadiums etc.

ClanofLams

Think Munster will push Saracens all the way today but just come up short.

Toulouse to shock Leinster in Dublin tomorrow.

shrapnel222

ClanofLams wrote: »

Think Munster will push Saracens all the way today but just come up short.

Toulouse to shock Leinster in Dublin tomorrow.

Toulouse-Saracens definitely the neutrals choice. Two best attacking sides in the tournament

ScrubsfanChris

Two penalty trys already.

shrapnel222

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Two penalty trys already.

Absolutely crazy first 30

troyzer

Faf de Klerk is ****ing excellent

ScrubsfanChris

Mad game this, 17 a piece

shrapnel222

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Mad game this, 17 a piece

Not the best rugby, but highly entertaining. So much happening.

Squidgy Black

La Rochelle player could have thrown the game there with a daft kick at a Sale player that's copped by the TMO after the final whistle goes.

Buer

Incredible ending here. Sale could pinch it somehow.

sydthebeat

Nuts refereeing by owens here

ScrubsfanChris

Nigel and his assistant talking in Welsh so no one can hear them :pac:

Absoluvely

sydthebeat wrote: »

Nuts refereeing by owens here

Agreed

ScrubsfanChris

In a strange turn, Nigel might have cost Sale the game in the end.

Squidgy Black

Insane ending there, La Rochelle destroy Sale's attacking scrum on their 10m line.

errlloyd

What a great game. I sort of love the Challenge Cup

Neil3030

Just want to quietly point out the irony of a Munster man taking issue with someone who tried to put the fear of God into people. :pac:

nc6000

How hard can it be to have a reliable system the referees, assistants refs and TMO can use to talk to each other? They seem to have a communication issue in most games.

shrapnel222

Is that the hardest game Nigel has ever had to referee? That was exhausting and completely nuts from start to finish.

First Up

shrapnel222 wrote:

Is that the hardest game Nigel has ever had to referee? That was exhausting and completely nuts from start to finish.

He seemed reluctant to let the TMO have his say. Kept interrupting him.

ScrubsfanChris

Quins defence much better than Northamptons was. Making much more of a game.of this.

ScrubsfanChris

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Quins defence much better than Northamptons was. Making much more of a game.of this.

Fun while it lasted

sydthebeat

I don't agree with that penalty at all.

Sinckler changed his line to cross in front of penaud (?) and caused that collision.

Pen clermont in my view

Tigerandahalf

sydthebeat wrote: »

I don't agree with that penalty at all.

Sinckler changed his line to cross in front of penaud (?) and caused that collision.

Pen clermont in my view

I agree. I don't like the rule that says you can hold your line.
If you are not competing for the ball, get out of the way.