The Rugby Thread

[pharvey]

"Ireland take on Australia in their final autumn international at the Aviva Stadium on 30 November."

Unless I'm not seeing something, it appears Superbru has not included this match?

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/a ... ym3132g0ko

No, you've not missed anything - bit of an odd one really as the domestic matches come back in this weekend after the break, clubs/regions therefore don't have to release players. The clear positive though is that Wales aren't going for their 13th straight just defeat (just yet)!!

Does remind me though.....

HHF/Superbru Rugby Internationals - FINAL TABLE: -

Hardly the best series for the Lillywhites, and certainly not Wales! Better from Ireland and Scotland, but overall the "Home Nations" will be looking to improve... Wales have reached the bottom and are taking in tools for digging....

Anywho, big congrats to JJBones on the win , just pipping JimmyGreaves at the final post... PeteC takes the Yellow Cap for the Final Round with BigBoy (and Wales ) taking the Wooden Spoon and finishing Dead Last.....
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[pharvey]

As mentioned above, there's Ireland vs Australia coming up on Saturday - hard to imagine Ireland not putting out the strongest team available, but the URC, Premiership and Top 14 contingent may have something to say.... Team announcements later in the week (Thursday at a guess).

Plenty of domestic rugby on, though not a great deal in the URC that grips me, but I'll likely give Glasgow vs Scarlets a watch. More on in the Premiership, with a few exciting matches on the cards - I'm biased against the 'Queens and very much for Bath Rugby, so those are the two highlights for me, though Sunday's match at Sale will be watched a little later (once I have earned enough Brownie Points/the LHG is at work on Monday).... Plenty more on though!!

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[pharvey]

And the WRU have decided to add NZ to their 2025 fixture list..... "Cardiff Comedy Club" are selling tickets for the Autumn at discount as apparently the "Jokes in Jackets" are elsewhere in the city....

[pharvey]

It's European Cup Rugby on this weekend and there are some truly exciting looking match-ups on the cards

I think for me it's going to be: -

Friday KO 20:00 (UK) Bath vs La Rochelle
Saturday KO 20:00 (UK) Racing 92 vs Harlequins
Sunday KO 17:30 Bristol Bears vs Leinster (Jordie Barrett making his Leinster debut)

Far more on obviously - just too many to mention! Details @ https://www.wheresthematch.com/live-rugby-union-on-tv/

[pharvey]

Well, it's been pretty depressing recently as far as the Welsh Regions and "My Teams" are concerned - Bath Rugby in Europe included!! The latter obviously deciding to concentrate on the "Domestic Scene" - I truly hope it works out.

We're back to Club and Regional Rugby this weekend and I need to work out my schedule whilst attempting to avoid the wrath of my dear LHG!

Gloucester hosting the 'Queens on Friday night is an interesting start to the the weekend though.

[EDIT] Shall you be supporting DM?..

[pharvey]

So, as mentioned above, Gloucester play host to Harlequins this evening but there's a fair amount on over the weekend that's worth the watch: -

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Pick for me - Glos vs 'Queens

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Picks for me - Tigers vs Bears, Newcastle vs Bath, Ospreys vs Scarlets

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Pick for me - Saracens vs Saints... No choice there!!

"Sport City" this weekend and I'm left alone whilst the LHG goes on a shopping mission!! I would cheer, but a Credit Card is definitely involved!!

[pharvey]

Well, we had the URC matches earlier in the week and it was a depressingly poor "Double Header" with the four Welsh Regions.... Hopefully just a case of recovering from Christmas, but the less said the better

With a bit of luck, we'll be in for some better action in the Rugby Premiership AND the Welsh players in that league!!

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[pharvey]

Back to European Rugby this weekend with masses on! Far too many to mention, but I'll certainly be watching Gloucester taking on Scarlets on Friday night - a match I would have been attending with my "Shed Head" pal "pooley", but my friends at the NHS have the claws into me for appointments...
Bath vs Clermont on Sunday will also be a must, despite Bath's failure to turn up in Europe thus far
I do think the La Rochelle vs Leinster match earlier in the day looks to be the standout match of the weekend though!!

As for the Saturday, the Stade Francais vs Saints match looks to be the one..... This of course assuming I'm allowed to watch a game on Saturday - I've bee given a free pass for the Scarlets and Bath, but will have to work on others!!

Fixtures are too numerous to mention as stated above, so take a look at https://www.wheresthematch.com/live-rugby-union-on-tv/ for details

[pharvey]

It's that time of year again and we're just a few short weeks away from the Six Nations!!

2025 surely can't get any worse for Wales and I at least am hoping for better things Round 1's fixture between the "Plastic Paddies" and the "Lillywhites" could have a fairly major impact on the Championship this year..... ANYWHO!! I've now set up the annual "HHF/Superbru 6N Tournament". For those who have played previously, you should have received an Auto Invite by Email, but for those of you who haven't and for those on the Forum who wish to take part in this year's Tournament, follow the details below: -

"Join HHF 6 Nations Rugby 2025!!

https://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.php?p=12921999

or by downloading the Superbru Rugby app from https://www.superbru.com/get-superbru-rugby and searching for the league with code:

blocsink"

[pharvey]

European Rugby Competitions continue this weekend and what a multitude there are!! I'm given grace to watch BATH, but have to say Clermont vs Bristol could be a good one - BATH not only need the win (and Bonus Point realistically), but also need La Rochelle to give Benetton a panning..... Unfortunately, neither being realistic - Bath and their fans will be pissed off with what they did against Benetton - me very much included!!! .
'Queens vs Glasgow on the Saturday and Bordeaux vs Sharks on Sunday could also be well worth the watch, but my dear LHG needs love and attention and I need to earn some "Brownie Points", so it's likely a hobble (for me) in the woods, a Cosy Café and "Movie Night" .... Though I really don't mind! Rugby catchup during the week!!

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[pharvey]

Normally, I'd be jumping for joy at this time of year - a kid at Christmas.... It's the 6 NATIONS, the BEST TOURNAMENT GOING!!

But try as I might, I just can't see us Welsh "nilling" Les Bleus in Paris - a Bonus Point win yes, but this French side are pretty decent.

The "Plastic Paddies" vs the "Lillywhites" in Dublin could be interesting. I can't see the Scots getting anywhere near losing at Murrayfield, but hell - Italy are far from poor.

It all kicks off on Friday night in Europe - a tad late and probably uninteresting to those in HH/Thailand/Asia, but possibly Saturday's games will suit you better... Anywho: -

All Times UK
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For those in the "HHF/Superbru Prediction League", don't forget to make your picks!!

[PeteC]

The yearly problem with the 6 Nations here is that it's not televised on the normal TRUE rugby channel, meaning you need a subscription to something to view it, or pick it up after the fact on YouTube or similar. TRUE will start showing the Super Rugby season about at the same time.

[Big Boy]

It's not a problem - I just don't bother. I started paying to watch English rugby a few years back, but they took my money and just stopped the feed - I basically didn't bother any more after that. If it was football, I'd have most likely found another legitimate route, but when they start putting obstacles in the way of paying for and legitimately watching rugby, the fun just goes out of it. Thank you Rugby Pass.

[pharvey]

It's not a problem - I just don't bother. I started paying to watch English rugby a few years back, but they took my money and just stopped the feed - I basically didn't bother any more after that. If it was football, I'd have most likely found another legitimate route, but when they start putting obstacles in the way of paying for and legitimately watching rugby, the fun just goes out of it. Thank you Rugby Pass.

The 6N at least for this year is on the BBC and ITV, so with a VPN you should be able to get it BB?

[pharvey]

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