General Chat

Good Morning Rugby Fans :-D


~~~~~~~~~~~ to my good pal and Honorary Welshman Allan :-D :-D :-D

ARE YOU PRACTICING THE ANTHEM ALLAN? ;-)
Phonetic version a few posts back on page 2! :-D :-D :-D

You can give your Irish Ancestors some earplugs :-D :-D ;-)



Thanks Pat :-)

I hope my colleague in Cyprus ;-) has helped some of you not living in Wales to be able to access the match, if you are interested.


It is also on BBC iPlayer, and BBC Radio Wales in English or BBC Radio Cymru in the medium of Welsh.




WALES<3 v IRELAND
Kick-Off 2.30pm (TV Coverage from 2pm)


LIVE ON BBC1 WALES, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru

and RADIO JEM ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Yes I'm practising by gargling with red wine :-D :-D :-D

Go Wales! :-D

can't understand why they are keeping the roof closed on the stadium today - it's a fab day here

4 HOURS TO GO! :-D :-D :-D

WALES v IRELAND

World Cup Warm-Up

Kick off 2.30pm

LIVE ON BBC1 WALES, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, and

RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D

ALLAN KEEP GARGLING! ;-) :-D :-D

Good Morning Ann <3
Get the RED ready! ;-)

noooooo ALLAN I meant a red outfit ... tuts.. ;-) :-D :-D

Ann,
It's closed because Joe Schmidt wanted it closed to mimic the conditions of the World Cup proper. It will be closed for the duration of the World Cup apparently.

Both sides need to agree for the roof to be closed. The Wales camp were initially annoyed, as Ireland refused to have the roof closed during the Six Nations. But when the reason was explained, the Wales camp agreed.

gotcha :-D :-D :-D

Hello Jem

Can a complete novice join in please?

I have absolutely no idea of the rugby game rules but thanks for the phonetic words I'll be doing my very best to sing LOUDLY for the Land of My Father (God bless him).

We have BT sports package and hubby needs the laptop to watch the Man U v Spurs game this aftenoon but I will pop back when I can.

Off to practice my singing now...... tra la la la... COME ON WALES!!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ at my lovely friend KANDJ <3

You are more than welcome Kandj!

TWO HOURS TO GO

WALES v IRELAND
Kick-Off 2.30pm (TV coverage from 2pm)

LIVE ON BBC1 WALES, BBCiPlayer, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru


AND RADIO JEM WILL BE LIVE SHORTLY ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D

.....Once I've dried my hair :-D :-D :-D

90 MINUTES TO GO .....

AND RADIO JEM IS LIVE! ;-) ;-) :-D :-D

Here to start our WALES v IRELAND SPECIAL

Is Radio Jem's Anthem

YMA O HYD! ...... DAFYDD IWAN (Still here)

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

Still Here, we are still here ..... despite Everyone and Everything ... We are still here!

RUGBY NOW!

THE BEST WALES TRIES OF 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_qXm9o_dA

WALES v IRELAND
This afternoon. Kick-Off 2.30pm.

Wales take on Ireland at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff today, in the first of their Rugby World Cup Warm-Up games.

It’s a very important game today, Rugby Fans.
With just 41 days to go to the World Cup Proper, NO ONE IS VIEWING THIS MATCH AS A “FRIENDLY”!

When our Wales Players walk out onto that field, each of them know that they are FIGHTING FOR THEIR WORLD CUP PLACE! It is crucial that each play to their very best ability and shine, because Warren Gatland has the unenviable task of “CULLING” his squad down from it’s present BIG 46.

He will want to cut 8 or 10 players from his squad, before the return match against Ireland in Dublin, in 3 week’s time.


Because of the pace of the World Cup Tournament, with fixtures coming thick and fast, Warren will not be able to play the same boys, match on match. So he will be looking for 2 TEAMS OF PLAYERS he can trust to perform at Test Level.

This, of course, will also be true of the IRELAND CAMP.
Joe Schmidt will have the same problem- who to take and who to drop. His boys
will also be fighting for their positions!

ALL PLAYERS KNOW TODAY IS CRUCIAL!

Whether they are young and fit, or slightly older with experience, ALL need to step up today!

WALES <3 v IRELAND

TODAY

Kick-Off 2.30pm

BBC1 WALES, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru...

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

HERE'S A BATTLE CRY! ;-)

MEN OF HARLECH

A very young and sweet Charlotte Church with the London Welsh Male Voice Choir!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9_ELpil9w&list=PLB33C3267D5BA16CC

A MUST LISTEN TO ... ESPECIALLY HER LAST "MONEY" NOTE!

How could anyone reach those heights

Cyprus calling, Cyprus calling.

Have watched England win the Ashes at Trent Bridge and now it's Man Utd v Spurs. Man Utd in black armbands due to the sudden death of Neville Neville in Australia - he was Gary and Philip Neville's father the Man Utd/England/Everton defenders.

This is of course just preparation for the main event at 16.30 our time. :-D

Pompoms fluffed out and ready but still too hot for the high kicks, think I'll get my virtual bells out instead or maybe a tambourine. :-D

Cyprus over and out. :-) <3

Receiving you loud and clear Pat ....Radio Jem's Correspondent in Cyprus! ;-) ;-)

Congratulations to England's Cricket team :-)

Sorry to hear about The Neville Brother's father, Pat :-(
OH is a huge Man U fan!

Yes I think it's too hot for high kicks here too Pat! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Now, in a spirit of fairness ;-), are some great Irish Tries!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS81RrjKvLg ;-)

OVER TO THE NEWS ROOM!

There will be four New Wales Caps today-

Making their Wales Seniors Debut are:

TYLER MORGAN:
Tyler Morgan, 19 years old, is currently playing at CENTRE for Newport Gwent DRAGONS.
He was a prominent part of the Wales Under 20s team in 2014, winning 8 caps.


ROSS MORIARTY:
21 year old Ross is a FLANKER for GLOUCESTERSHIRE and has started for Wales Under 20s.


ELI WALKER:
Swansea born Eli, who is 23, plays FLANKER for OSPREYS.
Eli has represented Wales in the Under 16S, Under 18s and Under 20s, winning 9 Caps in the latter.


DOMINIC DAY:
Pembrokeshire (Haverfordwest) born Dominic Day is the oldest of our new capped players. He is 29 years old.
Dom is currently a LOCK for BATH.
He has represented Wales in the Under 19s and Under 20s teams.


This will be a wonderful experience and opportunity for our new players.

RADIO JEM WISHES THEM ALL THE BEST FOR TODAY! :-) :-) :-)

Here's a song for the Irish!

IF YOU'RE IRISH COME INTO THE PARLOUR ... RUBY MURRAY
(But stay of the pitch!) ;-) ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCueMl54FdQ

More from the Newswroom.....

Along with our new young players, Wales today sees the return of some old favourites, namely ...
MIKE PHILLIPS and JAMES HOOK.

Former Wales’ First Choice SCRUM-HALF Mike, has in recent times lost his regular place to the younger Ospreys RHYS WEBB.

I love Mikey <3 - he is a BIG favourite of mine, but he has not been on top form of late. Old age comes to us all! ;-) :-D

Mike will still be behind Rhys Webb in the pecking order. This is especially so, as Rhys’ double act with DAN BIGGAR at Fly-half is outstanding!

However, Mike will be pulling out all the stops to make the second-choice Scrum-Half, ahead of Gareth Davies and Lloyd Williams.

Speaking live on BBC Wales news last night, Scrum V presenter ROSS HARRIES said “If anyone can back themselves out of a hole, it’s Mike Phillips. Expect BIG FIREWORKS FROM HIM!”

Mike also has the reputation for being one of the most competitive players ever.

Mike is currently playing for Paris’ RACING 92 (formerly known as Racing Metro 92)


In his heyday, Mike was phenomenal in partnership with former Wales Fly-Half STEPHEN JONES.
This partnership worked really well, especially as Stephen used to “rein in” Mike when he was about to lose it! Mike Phillips is known for his quick hot temper!


BACK AT FLY-HALF IS JAMES HOOK
James, who has been playing Fly-Half for Gloucester all season, has “history” of also working well with Mike Phillips, at their old club- OSPREYS and also for Wales.

Hooky has has been overlooked in recent years for Wales. But ever loyal and fair, Warren is giving him another go!


This partnership could work really well. Not least as he and Mike are the most experienced players in today’s Welsh side.

The total Caps for all the team today stands at 326.
Mike and James account for 170 of those between them!
“So doing the Math” as they say, between them these two boys account for more than half the total caps!


RADIO JEM WISHES THESE TWO OLD FAVOURITES THE BEST OF LUCK TODAY!

To get you all into the mood for the match

Here is the Welsh Anthem

And Ireland's two!

WALES:
MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU ... BRYN TIERFEL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLb5aqugDH8


IRELAND:
SOLDIER'S SONG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysXPUg8GLQ0

IRELAND'S CALL (Rugby Anthem)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtMzIacbMQ