and if the standard of the english union league declines, could this lead to a rise in popularity of rugby league?
the standard of the guiness prem is (in my opinion) a way off the super league at the moment.

It varies - I've seen some keenly contested, fairly exciting GP and Heineken Cup games over the last couple of years. I've seen some absolute dross in SL over the same period as well.

They are different products for a different audience, it's not always appropriate to draw direct comparisons.

i was only talking about the GP. the HC is bound to be better as the idea is that it's the cream of european union.

interesting to see the governement throw its support behind the rfu's bid to host the union world cup in england in 2015.
not been so forthcoming in their support for the 2013 rugby league bid.
shame we haven't got anyone on the inside! where's andy burnham when you need him? ...oh wait



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6 Nations weekend again

Friday, 27 February 2009

France v Wales, 20:00

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Saturday, 28 February 2009

Ireland v England, 17:30
Scotland v Italy, 15:00

3 home wins?

Shane Williams will be starting for Wales & Henson is on the bench. I wouldn't bet against a Wales win in Paris.

Quelle surprise.



TBH I think all 3 matches could go either way. Refs permitting.

fingers crossed

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Very unlucky, Wales.

To Be Fair Lee Byrne's Line That He Ran To Score The 1st Welsh Try Was A Fantastic Move From Wales...

England got exactly what they deserved on Saturday. Nothing.

Two pïss poor games, displaying all that is wrong with Union.

desperate!

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Wasps re-sign 13 players

while saracens fire around 14 off



what's the situation with andy farrell?

Wales make up for the defeat against France by becoming World Sevens Champions.

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total non-event. just a jolly for corporates abroad on business.

Of course they do.

Made me chuckle what Mike Catt has said after Danny Cipriani refused to shake his hand on Sunday.

"...I understand why Josh Lewsey knocked him out."

Saturday, 14 March 2009

Italy v Wales, 15:00
Scotland v Ireland, 17:00

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Sunday, 15 March 2009

England v France, 15:00

England have only made cosmetic changes to the squad. I foresee a hiding if France get their tails up.

Borthwick must be on borrowed time as captain.

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England were fantastic in the first half against the French. Great performance.

Well, that's an end to that prediction, for another week at least anyway.

Where, at any point, did I predict a French victory/English defeat? What I said was 'a hiding [iif[/i the French got their tails up.' They [ididn't[/i get their tails up, so your analysis is erroneous.

Having said that, the actual outcome was about as likely as Man Utd getting stuffed 1-4 at home by Liverpool, and Vidic having a 'mare. Which I'm sure you forecast.



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