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Read my post at the top of page 2 in this thread & you'll pretty much get my response to why your way off the mark with those statements but to add.... "7's is such a great game for women" correction "7's is such a great game for pansies who don't like contact". Fixed. 7's does not benefit...

Having another insomnia night & came across your post. I think you raise some genuine concerns because if there is a domination of any particular racial/ethnic group at a club in any sport then it can present a very uninviting image to those that are not a part of the same ethnicity (prime...

He didn't score multi tries but benching Zac Guildford against the Blues, my reaction now that I've watched the game :eek:. He already has 50, the score may grow.

Premier one mens GF replay won by Hamilton 40-23 against Merewether-Carlton. My boys lost a tight one 31-30 against Maitland Blacks at the Blacks home ground - heartbreaking! Womens have Wanderers v Uni postponed till next week, weeknight game I believe. Yet to hear result of the other game...

On the Premier 1 GF rematch. http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/new-faces-ready-for-grand-final-rematch/2561631.aspx And below the two Newcastle-Hunter Women's Rep sides (A - main side), (B - Development side + a few experienced players) to go to Country champs. I went...

PROPS: Pek Cowan & Coenie (Res: Sona) HOOKER: Bismarck Du Plessis (Res: Ged Robinson) LOCKS: Canes duo of Eaton & Thrush (Res: Brodie Retallick) BACKROW: Kolisi, CJ Stander, Hooper (Res: Pocock) SCRUMMIE: Francois Hougaard - CAPT (Res: Brendan McKibbin) INSIDE BACKS: Adam Whitelock, Andrew...

Robbie Deans is in town! He's helping some of our local coaches & players. Newcastle High is the main school he has visited thus far - the main public school in Newcastle. This is one of the things I really like about Robbie. I don't know if too many national coaches have done what he's done in...

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/brumbies-back-nic-white/2464786.aspx Just found this older article. I heard a rumour Nic White of the Brumbies was a Maitland Black Junior. Turns out he was! Along with Luke Burgess. Maitland blacks know how to produce a No.9 or...

I'm back from my little trip to Melbourne. Below is a bit of a write up on it. Whether you're a Novocastrian or not or just inexperienced at any travel by plane as I am currently then take whatever info from my experience here that may help you in your own Rugby travels. DISCLAIMER: I am at...

Confirmation 26000 tickets already sold for the Wallaby v Scotland game (this confirmed from the Rugby Club). Still 4 weeks to go & not including the walk ups either. Way to go Newcastle! Can't wait to be at this game! Oh yeah & just on the Rugby Club with another Newcastle linked topic (not...

http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/greg-doolan-gives-life-lessons-at-waratahs/2550923.aspx

Hey there en_force_er, having some insomnia tonight as I played a rep game late this arvo & came onto the site for a wander & saw your post. It may only take 23 seniors & 23 colts as you say but if we lose a handful of players every year to Sydney clubs then that may make it very difficult to...

I also forgot to mention a great story coming out of that article in the post above. Mark Wade who was signed by the Newcastle Knights is seeking a release to come back to the Greens/Slime. It's great to hear. Thought he was lost to Rugby. It seems like the Knights signed him on & have not...

http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/chidgey-puts-lid-on-beaches-title-talk/2546077.aspx This article is on the Beaches/Slime game. In general this was the first time Beaches has ever beaten the Slime in premier 1's. To be fair the Slime/Greens have lost 1/2 of their...

Thank you p. Tah, appreciate your comment & I love posting in this thread, love my club Rugby as I'm sure you do too. Cheers :)

The people living with me are more than knowledgeable on the game of Rugby, thus whilst I will watch the game again - I do trust their analysis as they follow all sorts of teams, including the Reds, but seem to be a lot less biased than in here. I understand, your team lost, your not happy...

I just came home from training & the occupants of my house pretty much have this same view Slim (obviously have to watch the replay myself). Reading through this thread the whinging is really quite nauseating. I think the phase "well, whatever helps you sleep at night b**ch" is probably the...

I wouldn't take it personally if people react bad to being taken off. I've seen in really bad cases, players crying, screaming, throwing punches, etc but they never remember consciously having a go at the med person. I think it's more a reaction of the trauma. Rest is very important we've got a...

Match Officials Referee: Stuart Berry Assistant Ref 1: Craig Joubert Assistant Ref 2: Stefan Breytenbach TMO:Gerrie Coetzee Found this (above) re the officials. I haven't heard of Stuart Berry.

...I heard it too. Kicking is not actually bad, if its done for the right purpose naturally. Look at some of the kicks from the Brumbies last night for territory. Brilliant kicks. Where was the criticism there? I thought the Tahs were going to make me eat my words about them being gone for the...