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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: WW look to be moving forward.
« on: February 02, 2023, 10:49:22 AM »
Shame the article doesn't go into what conditions the new Wasps haven't met, other than not signing an agreement saying they agree to the (mysterious) conditions.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Time Scales
« on: January 05, 2023, 01:48:58 PM »
How does the RFU elect board members, CEO, etc? Are any of the positions elected by "members" and/or the clubs?
I can't see Championship clubs leaving the RFU but there's a lot more semi-pro and amateur clubs than there are PRL members so if there's scope to elect some anti-PRL executives to the RFU board then I could see the Championship and below clubs organising against the PRL interests. Especially if promotion ends.
I can't see Championship clubs leaving the RFU but there's a lot more semi-pro and amateur clubs than there are PRL members so if there's scope to elect some anti-PRL executives to the RFU board then I could see the Championship and below clubs organising against the PRL interests. Especially if promotion ends.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: News incoming?
« on: December 18, 2022, 02:42:38 PM »
Maybe we could ground share with CCFC when they build their new stadium with Warwick University!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Wasps Statement - from Offy
« on: December 16, 2022, 03:20:31 PM »
What's the EPIC stuff?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: England
« on: November 27, 2022, 10:40:49 AM »Why did Smith get subbed off when SA went down to 14 men? I'd have thought that's when you'd want your best 10 to start stretching the oppositions defence.
Fairly sure he picked an ankle knock
Thanks.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: England
« on: November 27, 2022, 08:36:06 AM »
Why did Smith get subbed off when SA went down to 14 men? I'd have thought that's when you'd want your best 10 to start stretching the oppositions defence.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Worcester
« on: October 07, 2022, 11:51:29 AM »
Assuming both Worcester and Wasps are bought/saved but are relegated - what happens to the Championship? They have two relegated teams when they were expecting none. And if the champion doesn't meet Premiership ground standards so can't be promoted then that's three extra teams. Do they have to relegate a team that should have finished in a safe spot?!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Cricket”s warning to rugby and the over reliance on internationals
« on: September 29, 2022, 11:49:55 PM »
Wait, is Geoffrey Boycott complaining about something? The situation must be serious.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Worcester
« on: September 27, 2022, 08:10:15 AM »
Any news from PRL/RFU about whether they're automatically relegated? Hopefully not of course but who knows what those blazers will do!
Presumably that'll have to be cleared up before anyone would agree to buy the club...
Presumably that'll have to be cleared up before anyone would agree to buy the club...
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: New Format for the Rugby Europe Championship
« on: September 16, 2022, 12:07:46 PM »
I hope they've got something set up to be a bit more proactive in checking on player eligibility. It has been a bit farcical the last few years.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Red card rules changed for The Rugby Championship
« on: August 02, 2022, 11:33:25 AM »
I suppose another 'metric' to consider is excitement / entertainment value when a team has gone down to 14 players. Teams are well drilled in playing with 14 and I assume that includes more kicking and more 'stuffing it up the jumper' rugby. Neither of which entertains neutrals or will bring in new fans to the game.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: More behind scenes content
« on: July 27, 2022, 02:01:56 PM »
I'm just waiting for the club to release one of these that has Christian Wade casually strolling around in the background!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Concussion Lawsuit launched today.
« on: July 26, 2022, 12:47:21 PM »TBT,
That's quite true but, in the scenario you mention, the track marshals hang out oil-warning flags and, after that race would clear it up before the next one. There were indeed lots of safety measures in place. Alas, they didn't stop me destroying my car against the pit wall at Silverstone!
That sounds exciting! I hope you got out unscathed!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Concussion Lawsuit launched today.
« on: July 26, 2022, 12:12:17 PM »Following on from LWasp's comment, I recall that when I applied to the Motor Sports Association for a racing licence, I had to sign any number of disclaimers exhonerating both the MSA and the race meeting organisers from any liability whatsoever. I signed all of them in the full knowledge that any injury I suffered was down to me and my talent - or rather lack of it.
I think those disclaimers become pretty worthless if the injured party can show negligence on part of the organisers.
For example, if you drove too fast into a corner, spun, hit the wall, and broke your arm - that's your fault. However, if in an earlier race a car had spilled oil on that corner and the race organisers had done nothing to clear to otherwise mitigate the slippery conditions, then you would have a case despite the disclaimer.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Concussion Lawsuit launched today.
« on: July 25, 2022, 08:19:47 AM »
Good luck to them.