General Chat

Morning everyone, just come in from shopping, looks like England have their mojo back. Half time, England 22- Lebanon 6. :-)

Hello Jem

Can't believe it's Rugby Union time again! I fully understand how busy you are right now (I know that feeling) but family must always come first every time. We don't have the SKY package either but I hope to pop in and share the usual banter if possible. Take care everyone. xx

RUGBY UNION AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS 2017

Due to very difficult family problems I will not be able to cover the Autumn Series with the same intensity as in previous seasons / competitions. Also, we now do not have Sky Sports, so I will be further limited with giving a commentary.

I will try to be here when I can, even if it's only to cheer the teams :-D


WEEK 1 STARTS THIS SATURDAY (November 4th)
But I doubt there will be following for these games due to the time factor and the lack of coverage on regular TV channels.

Here are the scheduled games just in case you are a die-hard rugby union fan
;-) :-D :-D

Game 1:
JAPAN v AUSTRALIA .... Kick Off 5.40am (UK Time)
I Cannot find any TV coverage on UK TV channels

Game 2:
BARBARIANS v NEW ZEALAND ....... Kick Off 3.00pm (UK Time)

LIVE from Twickenham Stadium London on Sky Sports Only .....
SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT (Sky 401) & SKY SPORTS ACTION (Sky 407)

Referee: "Our Nige" Nigel Owens
Teams:
http://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2017/barbarians-v-new-zealand.html

RUGBY UNION WORLD CUP 2019

It only seems like a short while ago that we were enjoying the last Rugby Union World Cup together:-0

THE FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT ONE (2019) HAVE BEEN DECIDED

https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/fixtures

SCOTT WILLIAMS CALLED UP TO THE WALES SQUAD

Scarlets Centre, Scott Williams, who was left out of the Wales Squad for the Autumn Internationals, has been called up for duty following an injury to TYLER MORGAN

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41830191

Good Morning Everyone :-D <3

Hi Hilary <3
Thank You for reminding us that the Rugby League World Cup has begun.
I'm really sorry gang that I have not been able to cover this :-(

Apart from the fact that I know virtually nothing about Rugby League, I am now a full time carer for my seriously disabled 18 year old Grandson who has severe Dissociative Attack Disorder. He needs round the clock care for violent convulsions, seizures and black outs etc. And as he is now a strapping 6foot 2inch young man you can imagine how difficult it can be.
I am also caring for my husband with Lung Disease and other health issues, therefore as you can appreciate, I now have very limited time for myself.

I am hoping to be able to enjoy some of the Rugby Union Autumn Internationals with you all as and when I can. I am really hoping that the Gang will still enjoy the Autumn Season together on this thread. <3

I hope you are all happy and well or coping
Lots of Love to you all, Jem <3 <3 <3



PS ... here's some info re League World Cup Schedule and Broadcasting
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/41510260

Final score, Australia 18-England 4 :-( Friend came so missed 2nd half.
Hope to see you all next match :-)

Hello Radio Jem and all rugby fans, I hope to pop in some of the games.Take care all XX

Australia 10, England 4. Come on England.

Australia 6, England 4. Lonely on here today, will have to twirl on my own :-(

Off to a flying start, 4-0 to England.
Hope ypu are ok Jemima. :-)

Morning everyone, anyone watching. Come on England. <3 :-)

AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS 2017

THE WALES SQUAD<3 IS ANNOUNCED

Wales squad

FORWARDS:
Rob Evans, Wyn Jones, Nicky Smith, Leon Brown, Tomas Francis, Samson Lee, Kristian Dacey, Elliot Dee, Ken Owens, Jake Ball, Adam Beard, Seb Davies, Cory Hill, Alun Wyn Jones, Sam Cross, Taulupe Faletau, Dan Lydiate, Josh Navidi, Aaron Shingler, Justin Tipuric;

BACKS:
Aled Davies, Gareth Davies, Rhys Webb, Dan Biggar, Rhys Patchell, Rhys Priestland, Owen Williams, Jonathan Davies, Tyler Morgan, Hadleigh Parkes, Owen Watkin, Hallam Amos, Alex Cuthbert, Steffan Evans, Leigh Halfpenny, Liam Williams.



Wales Rugby Squad: Hadleigh Parkes Included For First Time
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41729676



FULL SCHEDULE:
http://www.autumn-internationals.co.uk/2017/


Due to difficult family circumstances (not to mention cancelling Sky Sports - another long story!) I do not know how "hands on" I will be able to be for this Autumn Series.
I will try to be here when I can ..... and please carry on posting and enjoying this thread :-) :-) <3

SCARLETS v SOUTHERN KINGS

The Leigh Halfpenny Try
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/56583216

The Leigh Halfpenny Boots
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/56578799

:-D :-D :-D

Good Afternoon Rugby Fans <3

If in of you, like myself, are LEIGH fans, Scarlets fans, Southern Kings fans ....

..... or simply love rugby .....


Last nights
SCARLETS v SOUTHERN KINGS is being shown at 12.50pm on S4C (Wales' Channel 4) which can also be accessed on the BBC iPlayer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/s4c

ENGLISH COMMENTARY AVAILABLE ON THE RED BUTTON

And there are Subtitles :-)

LEIGH HALFPENNY SCORES A TRY ON HIS SCARLETS DEBUT!

My Little Leigh Hafpenny played his first game for the Llanelli based Scarlets this evening..... AND HE DIDN'T DISAPPOINT!

And neither did the defending league Champions ... the Scarlets.

They hammered one of the two new South African teams in this league- The Southern Kings at their home ground - Parc Y Scarlets.


SCARLETS 57 ~ SOUTHERN KINGS 10
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/scarlets-v-southern-kings-live-13564332

Congratulations to Scarlets on a great win.
AND WELL DONE LEIGH <3

I'm only sorry I didn't treat myself to a ticket! :-(



NEW LOOK LEAGUE:
With the addition of two South African Teams- SOUTHERN KINGS and CHEETAHS - The Pro 12 is now the PRO 14

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40788575

WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2017

FINISHING POSITIONS


1. NEW ZEALAND
2. ENGLAND
3. FRANCE

4. USA
5. CANADA
6. AUSTRALIA
7. WALES

8. IRELAND
9. ITALY
10.SPAIN
11. JAPAN
12. HONG KONG

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW ZEALAND ....
WORTHY WINNERS OF THE GOLD MEDAL 2017 :-)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RUNNERS UP, ENGLAND -
RECIPIENTS OF THE SILVER MEDAL :-)

France take the Bronze Medal ... congratulations to France also :-)



That is the end of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017.
Thanks once again for all who join in or look into this thread :-) :-) :-)



There will be more rugby in the months to come, so please feel free to join The Rugby Gang - You will always have a welcome, no matter which team you support
:-) :-) :-)

WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINALS DAY RESULTS

Game 1 ~ 11th Place Final:
JAPAN WOMEN 44 ~ HONG KONG WOMEN 5
Match Report
http://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/fifteens/article/2108438/hong-kong-still-positive-44-5-loss-japan-marks-disappointing

Game 2 ~ 7th Place Final
IRELAND WOMEN 17 ~ WALES WOMEN 27
Match Report
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41052359


Game 3 ~ 9th Place Final
ITALY WOMEN 20 ~ SPAIN WOMEN 15
Match Report
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2017/aug/13/england-v-italy-womens-rugby-world-cup-live



Game 4 ~ 5th Place Final
AUSTRALIA WOMEN 12 ~ CANADA WOMEN 43
Match Report
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/canada-australia-women-rugby-world-cup-1.4263776


Game 5 ~ THE BRONZE FINAL for 3rd Place:
FRANCE WOMEN 31 ~ USA WOMEN 23
Report not found as yet


******* GAME 6 - THE FINAL *******
ENGLAND WOMEN 32 ~ NEW ZEALAND WOMEN 41
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41049719

THE TRIUMPHANT NEW ZEALAND WOMEN - THE BLACK FERNS - ARE DOING THE HAKA IN CELEBRATION

WELL DONE GIRLS .... EVEN THOUGH YOU LOOK SOOOOOO SCARY ;-) :-D :-D

Bill Beaumont, former England Rugby Union Captain is handing out the medals

The Black Ferns are singing triumphantly :-)

The Worthy Winners lift the Cup :-) :-) :-)