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OK thanks Jem, I will try to remember and join you for the England game.

RYAN JONES RETIRES

The news was announced yesterday, that...
...WALES' FORMER CAPTAIN, THE LOVELY MAN THAT IS RYAN JONES, HAS BEEN FORCED TO RETIRE FROM RUGBY on the advice of doctors!


34 Year Old Ryan has had a dream of a rugby career, winning 75 CAPS for WALES.
Ryan is one of an "elite" few Wales Players that have 3 GRAND SLAMS to their name, others being Gethin Jenkins, Adam Jones, Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and JPR Williams.

In 2005 Ryan won 3 CAPS for the BRITISH & IRISH LIONS.


RYAN MADE THIS STATEMENT...

"The old cliche of making the decision with a heavy heart is true on this occasion"

"The last few weeks have been emotionally tough for me. I've had to recognise, and come to terms with the fact, that while the mind is still very willing, the body is no longer able to do what I want it to on a rugby pitch."

"Looking back on my career, I can say that I have enjoyed some fantastic highs and, although there were some well documented lows along the way, the overriding feeling is one of immense pride and satisfaction," he said.

"If someone had told me 20 years ago that I was going to achieve and experience a fraction of what I have then I would have been over the moon.

"Highlights of my career obviously include three Grand Slams with Wales and four league titles with the Ospreys, but I can't take a final bow without referencing the stand-off against the Haka in 2008.

"It was absolute theatre and although I never got to beat the All Blacks, I think we can claim that victory at least."

THIS IS THE WALES HAKA STAND-OFF of 2008 that Ryan is referring to....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYIUdVNFgU


Ryan also said...
"Rugby has been a huge part of my life... not just my job, but a PASSIONATE HOBBY...
no longer working toward a big match will leave a HUGE GAP in my life that a few rounds of golf will simply not fill"

He also said that what he has accomplished was the dream, not only of himself, but of his family, friends and everyone around him, and "SHARING IT WITH THEM HAS BEEN SPECIAL!"



Ryan, who has been playing for BRISTOL since 2014, has had to resign a year early from his club following a shoulder injury.

Bristol's Head Coach SEAN HOLLEY (who was also in charge of the Ospreys when Ryan played for them) said yesterday that it had been...
... "an HONOUR to work alongside him! ... Ryan was prepared to put his body on the line and he did it for Club and Country"


Ryan only got into rugby by chance!
He played FOOTBALL for Bristol on a junior level as GOALIE!:-0
He only took up rugby at the age of 17 to be with his friends at RISCA YOUTH! :-D


AS A RUGBY CAPTAIN AND LEADER, RYAN EXCELLED

WALES' HEAD COACH WARREN GATLAND HAD THIS TO SAY IN THAT REGARD.....

"Ryan was truly a great leader and servant of Welsh Rugby. A ROLE MODEL ON AND OFF THE PITCH!"


Ryan is looking forward to spending time with his family and watching the World Cup as a spectator.

JEM and all the Rugby Gang at Radio Jem wish the lovely Ryan Jones a happy retirement :-)

YOU WILL BE MISSED RYAN <3

Hello Jem

Thanks for that info. It makes for sorry reading. Such a shame that someone so committed and passionate about rugby has been forced to retire from the game.

Thank you for the reminder about the game between France v England. I will hunt out the England flag to wave the team on at 8pm tomorrow.

I hope that you will feel better in yourself and that radio Jem will be ready and able to commentate on this match.

5 HOURS TO GO!

FRANCE v ENGLAND

Kick-Off 8pm UK TIME

The Rugby World Cup Warm-Up Return Match

from Stade de France, Paris


LIVE ON SKY SPORTS 1, Radio 5 Live and .....
.......RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D :-D


Join us here at Radio Jem (this thread :-D)
to cheer on your team or simply join in the fun of a great game of Rugby Union :-) :-) :-)
In a spirit of good sportsmanship, if you please :-)

Why is England playing France again :-S

Because they are gluttons for punishment :-D

Cyprus calling, Cyprus calling.

Glad to see you are well enough to open up Radio Jem.

Going to have my dinner in a moment so I'll be ready for transmission. Only having a salad so I'll be fit for my halftime cheer leading. :-D

See you all later. :-) <3

I have received you loud and clear Pat ;-) :-D :-D :-D <3

Get the pompoms ready! :-D


~~~~~~ to The Fly,
GR's Replacement Welsh Mascot for The Goat! :-D :-D :-D
and serves us well she does too! ;-)<3

Fly, they do two so that they can each play on their own turf, as that is assumed to be an advantage.
When they are playing at home, they also have the "EXTRA MAN"- the support of their fans.

That's why it's FRANCE v ENGLAND- because France is the home team this time. Whereas last Saturday, it was England v France, because it was at Twickenham.

Ok Jem ;-) Come on Englannnnnnnd :-D

2 HOURS TO GO!

FRANCE v ENGLAND ... Kick-Off 8.00pm (UK TIME)

LIVE ON SKY SPORTS 1, Radio 5 Live and .....

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

Join us here for "Cheering On The Team", Updates, Highlights, ..
... not to mention my Trusty Correspondent PATinCyprus's star turn ;-) ;-) :-D :-D



If any of you have BT SPORTS, you will be able to watch
ITALY v SCOTLAND ~ Kick-Off 7.00pm UK Time :-) :-)


Don't forget to join us here at Radio Jem ;-) (this thread :-D)
for FRANCE v ENGLAND ( Kick-off 8pm)


RADIO JEM WILL BE LIVE SOON :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

90 MINUTES TO GO TO FRANCE v ENGLAND (Kick-Off 8pm UK)

AND RADIO JEM IS LIVE :-D :-D

and here to start of this evenings pre-match is Radio Jem's Anthem

YMA O HYD

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

England is about to face France again for the second time in the World Cup Warm-Up matches.

Last Saturday. England beat France on their Home Ground 19 ~ 14

It was a hard fought game!

Can England beat France again this week at Stade de France in Paris?

Calling all England Supporters to join us in "Cheering on the Team" on Radio Jem ;-) :-D


HERE ARE SOME OF ENGLAND'S HIGHLIGHTS from March 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co-kxIeIrF4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2tUFPuxWew

Here to get England Fans in the mood ....

LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpEWpK_Dl7M

1 HOUR TO FRANCE v ENGLAND

ITALY v SCOTLAND is now on
Kick -off 7pm UK time.

You will only be able to see this match if you have BT SPORTS :-(

Land of Hope and Glory..... tra la la :-D :-D

ENGLAND'S CAPTAIN TONIGHT .... CHRIS ROBSHAW

Here's a Tribute to him!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Qv53_V3yg

HIYAAAAA BELLE :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D <3

Great to see you!

Hope you'll be watching with us?
If not pop in now and again :-D

Do you have BT Sport, Jem :-0 :-D

No Belle

and I've only got Sky Sports because OH got it in to watch his beloved Man Utd last week :-D :-D :-D

These companies are stitching up Sports fans, Now you don't only need one Satelite company you need 2! :-| :-|

Thank goodness BBC have held the rights to Wales! :-)

This might be a silly question, Jem.....but how are you gonna do a commentary :-0 :-0

I'm not! :-D :-D

I'm doing the France v England Commentary at 8pm on Sky Sports 1 :-D :-D