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WALES WOMEN 13 ~ ENGLAND WOMEN 0

For the second time in time in two days, a WALES Rugby Union Team have BEATEN World Champions ENGLAND!

On Saturday night, The Wales Under 20s beat Twice World Champions, England Under 20s, at Parc Eiras, Colwyn Bay, North Wales in a most exciting match, with a winning score of 21 - 15!

The second victory for Wales was on Sunday. This was when WALES WOMEN met ENGLAND WOMEN at St Helen's, Swansea, South Wales.

Under their Captain,Rachel Taylor, Wales women stormed to a 13-0 victory. Their dominant Forwards and ferocious Tackling drove England Women back time after time!

The Teams

WALES:

Backs:
15. Dyddgu Hywel; 14. Elen Evans; 13 Adi Taviner; 12 Gemma Rowland; 11. Laurie Harries; 10. Elinor Snowsill; 9. Amy Day

Forwards:
1. Caryl Thomas; 2. Carys Phillips; 3. Catrin Edwards; 4. Rebecca Rowe; 5. Rachel Taylor; 6. Sian Williams; 7. Sioned Harries; 8. Shona Powell-Hughes

Replacements:
16. Amy Lawrence; 17. Jenny Davies; 18. Amy Evans; 19. Jenny Hawkins;
20. Melissa Clay; 21. Keira Bevan; 22. Robyn Wilkins; 23. Kerin Lake


ENGLAND

Backs:
15. Kay Wilson; 14. Ruth Laybourn; 13. Abbie Brown; 12. Megan Goddard;
11. Sydney Gregson; 10 . Ceri Large; 9. La Toya Mason

Forwards:
1. Rochelle Clark; 2. Emma Croker; 3. Laura Keates; 4. Tamara Taylor; 5. Rowena Burnfield; 6. Hannah Field; 7. Hannah Gallagher; 8. Alexandra Matthews

Replacements:
16. Victoria Fleetwood; 17 Victoria Cornborough; 18. Justine Lucas; 19. Abbie Scott;
20. Harriet Millar-Mills; 21. Bianca Blackburn; 22. Lauren Cattell; 23. Katie Mason

THE POINTS:

Wales were the only Points Scorers.

Tries: (2) Catrin Edwards; Laurie Harries ... 10 points
Penalty Goal; Laurie Harries ......................... 3 points
TOTAL POINTS 13


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/31249021


CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS :-)

GEORGE NORTH

Wales Winger, George North, has been the subject of much discussion and controversy this week, following his being knocked UNCONSCIOUS not just once but TWICE, during the Wales v England match on Friday Night.


The first incident was when 22 year old George was accidentally kicked in the head by England's Dave Attwood. He was taken off the field to be assessed for concussion.
The medical team were satisfied that George had passed the Sport's Concussion Protocol, and after 8 minutes he returned to the field.

But then there was a second incident that went UNNOTICED by the Wales Management team, medical staff, or the referee! :-0 :-|


THIS WAS WHEN GEORGE and WALES' HOOKER RICHARD HIBBARD CLASHED HEADS when tackling England's Full Back Mike Brown.
He was out cold again, but came round and CARRIED ON!

The reason that they probably missed it was because of an incident that had happened a few seconds before, which led to Wales' ALEX CUTHBERT being Yellow Carded. George was on the floor while they were dealing with that!

HERE'S A YOUTUBE CLIP OF THAT SHOWS THE INCIDENT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EHfD4oMN58


WE DIDN'T MISS IT ON RADIO JEM!
Anyone who was following the match with us on the Rugby Thread will know that I was shouting at the telly for Warren Gatland to get George off! He was on another planet!

Personally, I think he should have stayed off after the first incident.

World Rugby asked the WRU for a full report on the assessment of North.


THE WALES MANAGEMENT ARE CONFIDENT THAT GEORGE WILL BE FIT TO PLAY v SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY.

They say he is not showing any ill-effects or showing any symptoms of concussion. He will be monitored closely as he returns to training.

Also concussed during this game was Wales' Tight-Head Prop, SAMSON LEE.


In future games, under WORLD RUGBY'S NEW CONCUSSION PROTOCOL, Wales' medics will have a LIVE VIDEO FEED in a bid to avoid missing such incidents.

Haven't they learnt anything since the incidents with Billy Beaumont?

Billy had to retire, I remember Willy Carson at the time (both captains at Question of Sport) explaining that jockeys with head injuries had to have at least 1 week off before they could compete again.

He should have a thorough medical and perhaps a brain scan before he plays again. :-(

Hi Pat :-)

Thank You for your input :-)

I totally agree with you.

We certainly do not want to see Rugby players (or any other Sportsmen come to that) lose their careers, or even worse :-0 through concussion related issues!

Concussion is a very serious condition and must be treated as such.


Talking of "A Question Of Sport", I don't always watch it, but I always enjoy it when I do.
I used to watch it regularly when Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham were Captains, and of course EMLYN HUGHES:-( :-( I loved Emlyn Hughes!

Did you ever see the episode when he had Princess Anne on his team?
Emlyn, who was a very tactile person, was warned that he mustn't touch her!

He kept forgetting, and would get all red faced with embarrassment! She was very funny, and threatened to hit him with her handbag!:-D :-D

So sad! Emlyn Hughes was such a lovely, lovely man!


Back to the George North issue...
I have read up on George North's treatment and I shall be posting an Up-Date next :-)

Yes I saw that episode. Emlyn just couldn't contain himself could? Yes he was a sad loss, a naturally funny man. :-(

GEORGE NORTH UPDATE

WRU's MEDICAL MANAGER, PRAV MATHEMA, has given an interview regarding George North, the Knock-Out incidents, and George's On-Going Treatment.


George North appeared to have been knocked unconscious twice, during the Wales v England opening Six-Nations game, last Friday Evening.

In the interview, Prav Mathema said, that since the incidents, George has been SYMPTOM FREE.

He was evaluated again today, and shows NO SIGN OF CONCUSSION and has started his RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL.

George will go through this process throughout the rest of the week, with a Step-By-Step increase in activity.

George will be evaluated by the medical team to see if he will be fit for selection at the weekend.


THE INCIDENTS and the MEDICAL TEAM RESPONSE

IN THE FIRST INCIDENT, George North was knocked unconscious, when England's Dave Attwood's boot accidentally hit George's head.

He was attended to on the field of play by the medical team. They were unsure whether or not George was concussed.
In these instances the Head Injury Assessment Protocol (HIA) comes into play.

A player in this situation will be immediately substituted, temporarily, from the pitch. Then HIA Practioners can utilise up to 10 minutes for a more IN-DEPTH EVALUATION.
This protocol is only for players where the medical team are NOT SURE of the diagnosis.

The above procedure is NOT to be followed where a player has been found to be concussed.
In this instance, the player MUST ALWAYS BE REMOVED FROM THE FIELD.
When a player is found to be concussed, the HIA will utilise the Independent matchday doctor AND THE NEUROSURGEON.


BACK TO GEORGE AND HIS SECOND INCIDENT.

Prav Mathema admitted that neither he, nor the other medical people, saw the incident at the time. He was being used elsewhere, and the other medic had not seen it either. He said that Pitch-side video replays were not available for him to see.

The WRU Mangement were too busy monitoring and dealing with the situation which led to Alex Cuthbert's Yellow Card, to notice George's mishap, said Prav.


The first Prav became aware of something not right, was when he returned to see George getting up from his knees.
He attended to George and took some On-Pitch Evaluations.

George appeared to be "COMPLETELY LUCID and CONVERSING SPONTANEOUSLY with me" said Prav. He deemed George FIT to continue.


POST MATCH

Prav Mathema admitted that, after watching the video of the second incident, George did indeed lose consciousness momentarily, and should have gone off.
He would then have had a SECONDARY MORE IN-DEPTH EVALUATION by Independent Matchday doctors.

He would then be assessed for Symptoms of concussion, such as Memory Loss, Balance problems etc.

AS A TEAM EVALUATING THE VIDEO EVIDENCE, IT WAS AGREED THERE WAS A CLEAR KNOCK-OUT.

George, although not exhibiting symptoms of concussion, WILL STILL BE TREATED AS THOUGH HE WERE CONCUSSED.

George will have a "gradual return to playing protocol" Step-By-Step, being assessed on a daily basis by doctors and a NEUROSURGEON. This is a globally recognised protocol.


WORLD RUGBY aka IRB (International Rugby Board)

The IRB asked the WRU for a Review Report on George North.
Prav said that Reports are always done,after any injury,as a matter of course.
An internal Interim Report was done and delivered to World Rugby the same day.

As reported in the on-line BBC SPORT- Wales Rugby Union:

"World Rugby - the sport's governing body - says North should not have played on after TV replays appeared to show him being knocked unconscious in the 61st minute.

However, it accepts the Wales team medical staff did not see the incident"

NO WALES SANCTIONS

Rugby's world governing body accepts the WRU's explanation over George North's head injury and will not impose sanctions.


Wales Medical Manager Prav Mathema said:
" CONCUSSION IS A REALLY SERIOUS INJURY WHICH MUST BE ALWAYS TAKEN INCREDIBLY SERIOUSLY"


In future games, under WORLD RUGBY'S NEW CONCUSSION PROTOCOL, Wales' medics will have a LIVE VIDEO FEED in a bid to avoid missing such incidents.



RADIO JEM ;-)'s Rugby Union Followers wish George North a full and speedy recovery.

BUT DON'T COME BACK TOO SOON GEORGE! :-) :-) :-)

THE POST MORTEM!!!! :-0 :-0 ;-) :-D :-D :-D

SCRUM V (BBC1 last Sunday Evening)

Jason Mohammad presents a "look back" at the action at the first Week's Six Nations Championship 2015.

Joining Jason on the panel are....

JONATHAN (JIFFY) DAVIES (Wales 1985 - 1997)

GARETH THOMAS (Wales 1995 - 2007)
Some of you may know him from "Dancing On Ice"

GWYN JONES (Wales 1996-1997. TV Rugby Critic)
A spinal injury cost Ex Wales Captain, Gwyn, his rugby career. After extensive surgery, Gwyn had to learn to walk again.

Filmed in front on a Live Audience of Rugby Fans..
SCRUM V Panel discuss and analyse the first week's action of The SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015.

Scrum V also shows highlights of all the matches, including WALES Under 20s (earlier reported on Radio Jem ;-) ;-)) plus WALES WOMEN's win.

It includes interviews with players, Rugby Officials and the general public!
Also "Sean's Spotlight" ... not Our Shaun MagicWales (even though he would probably do a great job ;-)!) but Scrum V's Rugby Analyst Sean Holley.


SCRUM V includes a BRAND NEW FEATURE...SCRUM V #RantBox.
Wales Rugby fans give their opinion of the match!

Included in the comments in #Rantbox was reference to the on-going argument of WALES NOT HAVING A PLAN B!

It made me giggle when one man declared...

"Well they all talk about Plan B, I don't think we had a Plan A to start with, to be honest! ..and someone tells me "are we to go to Plan B?" when WHAT IS PLAN A?..TELL ME!":-D :-D :-D


If anyone would like to watch this episode of SCRUM V but missed it on the telly, click on this link. It will take you to the right page on BBCiPlayer

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b052qph1/scrum-v-scrum-v-six-nations-special-08022015

This Scrum V programme is only available to watch on BBCiPlayer until
Monday, 12-15am

SIX NATIONS CELEBRATION

"Radio Jem" will be celebrating The Six Nations Championship 2015 with Cultural Music, Topics of Interest, Rugby Highlights etc., from the six countries involved, for the duration of The Six Nations Championship.

HERE ARE 2 HOURS OF CELTIC MUSIC!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiwuQ6UHMQg

Couldn't we have Meat Loaf instead? Being an American he's impartial :-D

:-D :-D :-D :-@ Pat

Here's Meatloaf for you!

LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4MFxcFofkY



I'D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X_ViIPA-Gc


Don't worry Everyone! :-D :-D

People who have been following my Rugby Threads for some time know, that although, obviously I support Wales, and that this is predominantly a Welsh Rugby Thread, I try to be fair and add something for all the nations involved!

I believe that although it is a competition, and it's great to support our own National Teams, it should be a way of bringing us all together, in good sportsmanship! :-) :-)


WHATEVER TEAM YOU SUPPORT, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST IN SUPPORT OF YOUR TEAMS!
In a spirit of Sportsmanship of course!


If you want to post any songs on Radio Jem ;-) ;-) :-D
please do, or PUT IN A REQUEST!:-D :-D

Did you miss any of last weekend's Six Nations matches? :-(

Or would you like to watch them again?! :-)


AVAILABLE "ON DEMAND" ON RADIO JEM ;-) ;-) :-D :-D


1/
WALES v ENGLAND...The Full Match!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5lLj4PUeDY



2/
ITALY v IRELAND ..... The Full Match

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



3/
FRANCE v SCOTLAND ...... The Full Match

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVdoJmk5pVA


Simply click on the link! :-) :-) :-)

WARREN GATLAND HAS LISTENED TO RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D :-D

HE HAS NAMED HIS STARTING TEAM TO FACE SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY


REPLACING GEORGE NORTH WITH LIAM WILLIAMS :-)

I hope George is on the mend :-)
My wish for Liam Williams to start for Wales, has nothing to do with George North's Knock-outs Last Week!



WALES <3 TEAM TO PLAY SCOTLAND:

Backs:
15. Leigh Halfpenny
14. Alex Cuthbert
13. Jonathan Davies
12. Jamie Roberts
11. Liam Williams
10. Dan Biggar
9. Rhys Webb

Forwards:
1. Gethin Jenkins
2. Richard Hibbard
3. Samson Lee*
4. Jake Ball
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Dan Lydiate
7. Sam Warburton (CAPT)
8. Taulupe Faletau

Replacements:
16. Scott Baldwin
17. Paul James
18. Aaron Jarvis
19. Luke Charteris
20. Justin Tipuric
21. Mike Phillips
22. Rhys Priestland
23. Scott Williams

*Subject to player completing graduated return to play protocol


WE HAVE THE TRIED AND TRUSTED TEAM....

...LET'S HOPE WE HAVE A PLAN B THIS TIME ;-) ;-) :-D :-D


SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th 2015

SCOTLAND v WALES<3
Murrayfield,
KICK-OFF 3-00pm


LIVE ON BBC1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, Radio 5 Live...

...AND RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D

Join me on this thread to cheer on your team :-) :-) :-)


*NB ..Please check your Local TV /Radio Listings Guides.

Memo to oneself - wear something white Saturday, red on Sunday and tune in to Radio Jem for all the updates :-D

:-D :-D :-D

Well done Pat!

You got it covered! :-D :-D :-D <3

HERE ARE THIS WEEKEND'S SIX NATIONS FIXTURES

Sat 14 Feb

ENGLAND v ITALY 2.30pm
Twickenham

IRELAND v FRANCE 5pm
Aviva Stadium

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sun 15 Feb

SCOTLAND v WALES 3pm
Murrayfield


All matches LIVE on BBC1 and Radio Stations around the country.
(Please check your TV / Radio Guide for your area)

and RADIO JEM ;-)



THE CORRS - UNPLUGGED (Full Acoustic Concert)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ov6USLXwGA

THE ENGLAND TEAM IS ANNOUNCED

Stuart Lancaster names an UNCHANGED team to face Italy on Saturday


THE ENGLAND TEAM

Backs:
15. Mike Brown
14. Anthony Watson
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Luther Burrell
11. Jonny May
10. George Ford
9. Ben Youngs

Forwards:
1. Joe Marler
2. Dylan Hartley
3. Dan Cole
4. David Attwood
5. George Kruis
6. James Haskell
7. Chris Robshaw (Captain)
8. Billy Vunipola

Replacements:
16. Tom Youngs
17 Mako Vunipola
18. Kieran Brookes
19. Nick Easter
20. Tom Croft
21. Richard Wigglesworth
22. Danny Cipriani
23. Billy Twelvetrees

A FORMIDABLE TEAM!

NOT FORGETTING "THE EXTRA MAN" THE FANS!



THE ITALY TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND:

Backs:
15. Luke McLean; 14. Leonardo Sarto; 13. Luca Morisi; 12. Andrea Masi;
11. Giovanbattista; 10. Kelly Haimona; 9. Edoardo Gori

Forwards:
1. Alberto De Marchi; 2. Leonardo Ghiraldini; 3. Martin Castrogiovanni;
4. George Biagi; 5. Marco Bortolami; 6. Francesco Minto; 7. Mauro Bergamasco;
8. Sergio Parisse

Replacements:
16. Andrea Manici; 17. Matias Aguero; 18. Dario Chistolin; 19. Josh Furno;
20. Samuela Vunisa; 21. Guglielmo Palazzani; 22. Tommaso Allan; 23. Giulio Bisegni




This Saturday, February 14th

ENGLAND v ITALY
Twickenham

Kick -Off 2.30pm


LIVE ON BBC1 .... and RADIO JEM ;-):-D

*NB - Check your TV / Radio listings for your area

THE IRELAND TEAM SELECTION IS ALSO IN!

Joe Schmidt's Ireland Team to face France on Saturday has been named.

HERE IS THE IRELAND TEAM

Ireland team to face France:

Backs:
15. Rob Kearney
14. Tommy Bowe
13. Jared Payne
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Simon Zebo
10. Johnny Sexton
9. Conor Murray

Forwards:
1. Jack McGrath
2. Rory Best
3. Mike Ross
4. Devin Toner
5. Paul O'Connell
6. Peter O'Mahony
7. Sean O'Brien
8. Jamie Heaslip

Replacements:
16. Sean Cronin
17. Cian Healy
18. Martin Moore
19. Iain Henderson
20. Jordi Murphy
21. Isaac Boss
22. Ian Madigan
23. Felix Jones

FLY-HALF JOHNNY SEXTON RETURNS TO FACE FRANCE!

Ireland's First Choice Fly- Half (10) Jonathan Sexton returns to the Ireland team, as they prepare to take on France on Saturday.

Sexton, who received multiple concussions during the Autumn Season, is coming back under the "Return To Play Protocol" for Head Injured players,

IAN KEATLEY, who stood in for Jonathan for Ireland's opening game v Italy, is not on the bench. IAN MADIGAN, who is normally the replacement for Jonathan, retains his position on the Replacement Bench.

Jonathan will take up the partnership with Scrum Half CONOR MURRAY in a largely unchanged Ireland side.

Two changes to the back row, with last week's Try Scorer, Replacement TOMMY O'DONNELL does not retain his position on the bench.

JAMIE HEASLIP takes the Eightman position from JORDI MURPHY.
Jamie is now very fit, having spent the last 12 weeks training. Jordi Murphy is now on the Replacement Bench.

CIAN HEALY returns from injury and is on the replacement bench, whereas JAMES CRONIN has not been named for the bench.



THE FRANCE TEAM TO FACE IRELAND

Backs:
15. Scott Spedding;14. Yoann Huget; 13. Mathieu Bastareaud; 12. Wesley Fofana;
11. Teddy Thomas; 10. Camille Lopez; 9. Rory Kockott

Forwards:
1. Eddy Ben Arous; 2. Guilhem Guirado; 3. Rabah Slimani; 4. Pascal Papé; 5. Yoann Maestri ; 6. Thierry Dusautoir (Captain); 7. Bernard Le Roux; 8. Damien Chouly

Replacements:
16. Benjamin Kayser; 17. Uini Atonio; 18. Vincent Debaty; 19. Romain Taofifenua ;
20. Loann Goujon; 21. Morgan Parra; 22.. Rémi Talès ;23. Rémi Lamerat




Saturday, February 14th

IRELAND v FRANCE
Aviva Stadium

KICK-OFF 5pm



BBC1, BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Radio Ulster

and RADIO JEM ;-)
Join my on this thread to cheer on your team! :-)

*NB- Please check your TV / Radio listing guide for your area

I will be singing Flower of Scotland loudly
and proudly on Sunday <3

One lives in hope :-D :-D

Hiya Emms <3

The Scots boys did very well last week. They may not have won, but it was such an exciting game! A close thing!

If they build on their great play from last week, who knows!

I HOPE NOT, FOR OBVIOUS REASONS! ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D
"W-A-L-E-S<3"



But we'll still be friends Emms whoever wins <3

You said it chum <3 <3