Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Cubby Boi being ignored by Wales is a travesty, for the last three seasons he's been the best open side in Wales. Pivac also said the same.

The Lions is now looking like what it really is, a money making venture. Player welfare is not the priority so Billy Vunipola has probably done the right thing here by giving himself another rest.

[Ray de Galles]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Stef Evans not just not banned, the card is rescinded.

Samson Lee's involvement seems to have been deemed crucial, as was referenced upthread by AE I think.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

That's really good news for all concerned.

Rhun Williams drops out of the tour and is replaced by a 33 year old with no test experience, the very able Phil Dollman of Exeter. Ffs, what is the point of this? He should have been called up in the RWC when they needed a full back but but now?

I hope James Davies and Dan Evans discover grandparents from another nation and get to play international rugby. I know Evans can't because he's been capped.

[Ray de Galles]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

I think Davies' Sevens caps would preclude him playing 15 a side for any other country too, though I realise you're being highly hypothetical.

[Ray de Galles]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Northampton v Stade Francais about to start on Sky Sports 2 in a play-off for the final Champions League place. Could be an interesting game, hope it is as I am going to largely miss the English and Pro12 Finals tomorrow.

[ursus arctos]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Also the first of the Top 14 semis in Marseille

Halfpenny just converted a penalty to bring Toulon level with Stade Rochellais at 6 with ten minute left in the first half,

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Halfpenny still to sign with Toulon for next season, Wasps, Bath and Cardiff Blues are interested in signing him.

[Ray de Galles]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

This is a bloody cracker at Northampton.

[Ray de Galles]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Where to begin with that one? Northampton 9-22 down at half time and being cut to ribbons. They bring it back to 16-22 and then get reduced to 13 men (one yellow, one red to Tom Wood for a boot to the head) but score a try despite the two man disadvantage and hold out for ten minutes with 14 men to win 23-22.

How Stade didn't win it by at least 20 points I don't know, utterly insane game from the first minute.

[ursus arctos]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Toulon win it with a drop after the hooter after Stade Rochellais are reduced to 14 men and then miss two long range penalties.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Exeter beat Wasps to win the Premiership, that's a huge achievement for the club.

[ursus arctos]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Clermont bossing the second semi-final, leading Racing 19-6 at the half, and it could easily have been more.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Munster Scarlets in the PRO12 final in 15 minutes.

Let's hope that Munster can't strangle there life of the game like they did against Ospreys.

[ursus arctos]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Clermont down to 14 after a nasty high tackle.

Racing now only 10 points in arrears

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Fucking hell. The Scarlets have scored a second try and lead 15-3 at the end of the first quarter.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Gareth Davies butchers a third try.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Forward pass or not. Matters not as the TMO awards the try.

Gareth Davies scores and Scarlets are away and are dominating.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

No way. Try number four for the Scarlets. With only half an hour gone.

Munster 3 Scarlets 29

[ursus arctos]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Clermont win 36-31, the score not being an accurate reflection of their dominance.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Munster get a try back and will have some hope in the second half.

Munster 10 Scarlets 29 at half time.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Munster 22 Scarlets

An exceptional performance, the first Welsh champions for 5 seasons, the first side to win an away semi.

[Vicarious Thrillseeker]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Scarlets were awesome today. Awesome.

[Ray de Galles]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Ray de Galles wrote: Saracens doing another double of European and English titles following an England 6N win would just about sum up this (and the last) shitty rugby season.

The only thing worse would be Franchise RFC winning the Premiership, though Leicester would be pretty horrible too.

So, Exeter (or an unlikely Welsh win in the Pro12) are our only hope of some salvation.

That turned out alright then.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Rob Evans and Jake Ball are both out of the Wales tour and Phil Dollman looks a doubt. No news on replacements yet.

[Antepli Ejderha]

Rockinnreelininaucklandnewzealand - Rugby 2017

Watching Scrum V now, I know it's the highlights but how good were the Scarlets in the first half hour?