Premiership Rugby 21/22 - Rd 11

[Reiser99]

Harlequins look like they are going on safari.

I thought it was really muddy when I turned on. Turns out it was an intentional choice.

 

[Reiser99]

That was a poor tackle on ludlam.

 

[Scotty]

Come on then based on the first 20 give me your predictions

 

[Reiser99]

21-21 finish which is best result as a Tigers fan!

 

[GlosJoe]

Given that a few Saints fans on other forums had us finishing 13th after the opening round game I must admit I did chuckle a bit at this result as it means we're above them. Mind you given we have Quins on Sunday it might only be temporary!

 

[Reiser99]

Newcastle awarded win for Sale postponement

Newcastle Falcons are awarded a four-point win following the Boxing Day postponement against Covid-hit Sale.

www.bbc.co.uk

0-0, Falcons 4 points, Sale 2. I know it's the same as last season, but I don't like that 6 points have come out of a game that hasn't been played. Should be 4 maximum.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sale 2

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Really should be 4-1

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Really should be 4-1

More points than you'll get against Newcastle next week

 

[BPM]

Given that a few Saints fans on other forums had us finishing 13th after the opening round game I must admit I did chuckle a bit at this result as it means we're above them. Mind you given we have Quins on Sunday it might only be temporary!

TBH, I think you will give us a good game. We tend to struggle against the more physical sides and can't defend mauls. At present, you are playing a more physical brand of rugby and have a very good maul so if you punish us when you get the chance, you could definitely turn us over.

 

[GlosJoe]

TBH, I think you will give us a good game. We tend to struggle against the more physical sides and can't defend mauls. At present, you are playing a more physical brand of rugby and have a very good maul so if you punish us when you get the chance, you could definitely turn us over.

Yeah hopefully it'll be a good game although we'll need to be on our toes for the whole game especially if Smith is back.

 

[Stus7]

 

[GlosJoe]

Well there goes my guess of Northampton or Exeter then....

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

My money is on tax dodging.

That being said Tigers fans atm

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Reiser99]

As Tigs said in the transfers thread, the annoying thing is that it seems to be historic and when we were ****. If it comes back to affect us now that will really hurt.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Wonder how far back the "historical" aspect is?
Tigers players having their wives/partners employed on ludicrous wages with sponsors was a pretty open secret as far back as I can remember

If it's as far back as the Cat days, etc., then I think most clubs will be sweating about dodgy dealings done at one point or another

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Wonder how far back the "historical" aspect is?
Tigers players having their wives/partners employed on ludicrous wages with sponsors was a pretty open secret as far back as I can remember

If it's as far back as the Cat days, etc., then I think most clubs will be sweating about dodgy dealings done at one point or another

From what I gather it can only go back 5 years.

I believe this is investigation 2017-2019/20

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

 

[RedruthRFC]

From what I gather it can only go back 5 years.

I believe this is investigation 2017-2019/20

Thanks, I was just about to ask that. Were the rules pretty much the same for these 5 years? I can see the sense in applying a statute of limitation as it would be a nightmare checking loads of different years against the rules for that particular year.

ETA: not a bad season to be hit with a massive points deduction though!