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<blockquote data-quote="Bullitt" data-source="post: 295600"><p>Re: the Premiership...</p><p></p><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div></p><p>The rivalries seem to work in areas of several clubs, although there's usually a main rivalry.</p><p>- The West Country lot (Bristol, Bath, Gloucester & Worcester) are all strong rivals - Bath and Gloucester is the main one.</p><p>- The Same for the London teams (Quins, SArfies, Wasps & Irish), although only Quins actually play in London these days. Quins and Irish are the ding-dong pairing being former flat-mates.</p><p>- Saints and Tigers is one of the (if not <em>the</em>) oldest rivalries in the league, although historically both looked up the table at Bedford and Coventry with envy.</p><p>- Because of their previous success Bath and Leicester have a rivalry, although this has died down as of late (unless you're still a Bath fan living in the 80's).</p><p>- Wasps and Tigers now is seen as the "Man Utd v Chelsea" whenever the media talk of it.</p><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div></p><p>Depends who you like. Some idiots will say Sackey is one of the best players going when he's clearly **** while others will say Hartly isn't fit to lace Mears boots... Which again is utter ********.</p><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div></p><p>-Tigers are the most successful team in the land and were the most professional team of the ametuer era. Have been European champions Twice.</p><p>-Bath are second in terms of success but haven't tasted any for years, they're the most amateur team in the pro era. First English European Champions.</p><p>-Wasps have never won anything in their history but are great at exploiting loopholes and RFU nepotism, hence becoming champions numerous times. European Champions Twice.</p><p>-Irish went bust and merged with Richmond RFC to reform and move to reading. Were nothing of note until recent seasons and are looking good now.</p><p>-Saints have always been the nearly men, regularly finishing second in just about every competition. Looking strong at present. Former European champions.</p><p>-Sarries are evil and everybody hates them. 2007 RWC champions.</p><p>-Gloucester are the best team of the noughties, finishing top of the league 4 or 5 times but have nothing to show for it thanks to the playoffs. Currently struggling.</p><p>-Newcastle are previous league champions because they did a Chelsea sand bought the league. Since then are perennial bottom feeders. Good reputation for developing youngsters.</p><p>-Worcester came up from ND1 and stayed up. On paper they have a deadly team and brilliant coach. Wonderful ground too & lots of fans. But they can't ever finish better then 2nd/3rd from bottom.</p><p>-Leeds are the Premierships 13th team... Too good for ND1 but not strong enough for the Premiership so there's a constant yo-yo effect on display.</p><p>- Quins are 'stooped' in history and are seen as the post ones. Often controversial to go with it, first Will Carling and then the Bloodgate scandal. Have the most distinctive shirts/colours in world sport.</p><p>- Sale. They won the league once. They don't play in Sale. I nearly forgot to write about them... shows how little there is to say!</p><p></p><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div></p><p></p><p>There are numerous sites that stream the Premiership, Justin is one of the better ones. Otherwise it's Sky Sports online player and as of next season, ESPN too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullitt, post: 295600"] Re: the Premiership... <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div> The rivalries seem to work in areas of several clubs, although there's usually a main rivalry. - The West Country lot (Bristol, Bath, Gloucester & Worcester) are all strong rivals - Bath and Gloucester is the main one. - The Same for the London teams (Quins, SArfies, Wasps & Irish), although only Quins actually play in London these days. Quins and Irish are the ding-dong pairing being former flat-mates. - Saints and Tigers is one of the (if not [i]the[/i]) oldest rivalries in the league, although historically both looked up the table at Bedford and Coventry with envy. - Because of their previous success Bath and Leicester have a rivalry, although this has died down as of late (unless you're still a Bath fan living in the 80's). - Wasps and Tigers now is seen as the "Man Utd v Chelsea" whenever the media talk of it. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div> Depends who you like. Some idiots will say Sackey is one of the best players going when he's clearly **** while others will say Hartly isn't fit to lace Mears boots... Which again is utter ********. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div> -Tigers are the most successful team in the land and were the most professional team of the ametuer era. Have been European champions Twice. -Bath are second in terms of success but haven't tasted any for years, they're the most amateur team in the pro era. First English European Champions. -Wasps have never won anything in their history but are great at exploiting loopholes and RFU nepotism, hence becoming champions numerous times. European Champions Twice. -Irish went bust and merged with Richmond RFC to reform and move to reading. Were nothing of note until recent seasons and are looking good now. -Saints have always been the nearly men, regularly finishing second in just about every competition. Looking strong at present. Former European champions. -Sarries are evil and everybody hates them. 2007 RWC champions. -Gloucester are the best team of the noughties, finishing top of the league 4 or 5 times but have nothing to show for it thanks to the playoffs. Currently struggling. -Newcastle are previous league champions because they did a Chelsea sand bought the league. Since then are perennial bottom feeders. Good reputation for developing youngsters. -Worcester came up from ND1 and stayed up. On paper they have a deadly team and brilliant coach. Wonderful ground too & lots of fans. But they can't ever finish better then 2nd/3rd from bottom. -Leeds are the Premierships 13th team... Too good for ND1 but not strong enough for the Premiership so there's a constant yo-yo effect on display. - Quins are 'stooped' in history and are seen as the post ones. Often controversial to go with it, first Will Carling and then the Bloodgate scandal. Have the most distinctive shirts/colours in world sport. - Sale. They won the league once. They don't play in Sale. I nearly forgot to write about them... shows how little there is to say! <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div> There are numerous sites that stream the Premiership, Justin is one of the better ones. Otherwise it's Sky Sports online player and as of next season, ESPN too. [/QUOTE]
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