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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: It might not be over
« on: May 21, 2023, 06:20:00 PM »
Could it be that Messrs Sweeny and Massie-Taylor are trying to appear to help in order to avoid another DCMS hearing?
And before anyone else says it, they are trying - very trying!!
And before anyone else says it, they are trying - very trying!!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Ex Wasps signing for new clubs
« on: May 08, 2023, 11:50:33 AM »I'm no lawyer, but I would expect that being invited to play for England has no legal protectionBut if it is legally employment, and certainly it passes some of the tests, then the protected areas of discrimination, including indirect discrimination apply. Having studied some aspects of employment and commercial law, I have seen many surprising rulings including when attending tribunals on behalf of employers. Would love this area to be tested in law. No
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Ex Wasps signing for new clubs
« on: May 06, 2023, 04:15:22 PM »
I agree. I've long said that the scenario of denying players opportunities based on where they currently play needs testing under employment law. A clever barrister (and most of them are) could make a good argument of indirect discrimination.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Jersey v Ealing
« on: April 22, 2023, 02:39:34 PM »
Thought I'd take look as supposedly streamed live on championshiprugby.co.uk
I can't get the link on the site to work. Anyone else trying?
I can't get the link on the site to work. Anyone else trying?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Ex Wasps signing for new clubs
« on: April 03, 2023, 04:28:42 PM »QuoteStooke a monster for Montpellier and Frost excellent for Exeter. Great game
Shame it was ruined by another unnecessary (IMO) red card. The tackled player was dropping and Mercer had no chance to adjust.
+1. So many similarities to the red that was subsequently downgraded in the last England game.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Saracens announce Foxtons to become official partner
« on: April 01, 2023, 08:38:35 PM »So, just to confirm my next sentence as news. It IS April 1st today, right?
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Hence the "nice one" and the Itoje story.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Saracens announce Foxtons to become official partner
« on: April 01, 2023, 07:29:27 PM »
That will be why a daily reported today that Itoje is retiring later this year to play basketball.
Nice one.
Nice one.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Three Changes Needed? - Telegraph
« on: March 15, 2023, 05:51:31 PM »Thankyou BiND. I was reading that this morning and thinking ''Is this just me, (usually) but isn't this a load of codswollop?'' He keeps arguing against himself, ie 10 teams in England can't equate to more playing time for players but obviously less. And the French having 14 teams have more players of quality and experience from whom to choose. The RFU don't realise that they are losing numbers of rugby fans; rather, they seem to think that we will transfer our affections to support the remaining 10 ( 9? 8? .....?) Premiership teams but NO. It don't work that way. Quelle dromage.
I think the comments section to the article should make the author think a little!
+1 to Bind comments above, from here at chez fishing. Article seems based on conjecture re "everyone agrees.." Did he ask anyone apart from Baxter? And that the Premiership is regularly touted as the most competitive league?
Personally would look at reverting to 12 teams (gives same number of rounds as at present with 11 clubs, and play the 6 nations over 5 weeks with no breaks. Thereby minimally disrupting the Premiership.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Judgement Day - or is it?
« on: February 15, 2023, 05:13:19 PM »
Yes..... At last.
Now we can speculate on the three Ws
Who
Where
When
Who is running the club, coaches, players
Where - Sixways, Solihul
When are the fixtures announced
And a great big thank you to the legends who have made this possible!!!!!!!
Now we can speculate on the three Ws
Who
Where
When
Who is running the club, coaches, players
Where - Sixways, Solihul
When are the fixtures announced
And a great big thank you to the legends who have made this possible!!!!!!!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Wasps to Sixways - Telegraph
« on: February 10, 2023, 07:17:55 PM »
Likewise travel to Sixways (from mid Wales) would cut my travel time by about a hour each way. Parking on the trading estate near Sixways also convenient.
Still don't know if I am entirely comfortable with using Sixways - really feel for Warriors supporters.
Still don't know if I am entirely comfortable with using Sixways - really feel for Warriors supporters.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: 6 Nations Live on TV?
« on: January 31, 2023, 04:03:59 PM »
Wheresthematch.com gives match listings (plus some streaming sites) for next 7 days for most televised sports. Simply choose rugby union, cricket etc for the sports of your choice
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: DCMS report to be issued tomorrow
« on: January 17, 2023, 10:55:22 AM »
The RFU/PRL statement can be precid to "what herdof elephants in the room? We see no elephants"
They still seem to be in denial.
Sweeny and MasseyT should do the honourable thing and resign IMHO, but I'm not holding my breath!
They still seem to be in denial.
Sweeny and MasseyT should do the honourable thing and resign IMHO, but I'm not holding my breath!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: Glaws vs Sarries
« on: January 07, 2023, 09:48:16 AM »
I watched the game and could not believe that Dixon played on without reviewing after Hodnet had said to him foul play.
Equally the commentary team said it must surely be looked at. Hodnet however made the mistake of saying that it was no 10 Farrel. Hence the decision to play on?
?. If he's cited, which I doubt, he should, given his history of the same offence get a ban well into the 6 nations, but there's the rub.
Until that incident I had thought Dixon (who I generally respect) had been poor and been a little generous to Saracens at just about every 50/50, but that may just be my dislike of the EAs.
Glos supporters must be fuming that Shoulder boy scored the drop goal to decide the match when he should have been off the pitch with, at least a yellow, and probably a red card.
Equally the commentary team said it must surely be looked at. Hodnet however made the mistake of saying that it was no 10 Farrel. Hence the decision to play on?
?. If he's cited, which I doubt, he should, given his history of the same offence get a ban well into the 6 nations, but there's the rub.Until that incident I had thought Dixon (who I generally respect) had been poor and been a little generous to Saracens at just about every 50/50, but that may just be my dislike of the EAs.
Glos supporters must be fuming that Shoulder boy scored the drop goal to decide the match when he should have been off the pitch with, at least a yellow, and probably a red card.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Re: HNY from official Twitter account.
« on: December 31, 2022, 10:36:22 PM »
Yes, hope this is true.
Meanwhile, a happy new year to all "Waspies". And let's also hope Warriors can also rise from their ashes.
Meanwhile, a happy new year to all "Waspies". And let's also hope Warriors can also rise from their ashes.