General Chat

ONLY THE SCOTLAND TEAM LEFT TO COME IN

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT :-)

Can we have a scrum :-D :-D ;-)

DEFINITELY MERS :-D :-D :-D :-D <3

I'LL SHOW YOU ALL THE MOVES

But I don't volunteer to be the Hooker! :-0 :-0 :-0 :-D

I don't understand the rules as you know but for you Jemikins
I will be looking in on Saturday :-D <3 Just for you mwahh <3

It'll be lovely to see you Mers! :-) <3

But don't forget Sunday

When it's me v Emms for 80 minutes! ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Battle of the Celts!

All in good fun however! :-D :-D :-D :-D

BREAKING NEWS

ENGLAND'S DAVID WILSON

England's prop David Wilson is out of the entire Six Nations Championship.

David is having to undergo a neck operation to relieve nerve impingement.
He will be unfit to play for 3 months.

DAN COLE, who opened v Wales last Friday night, remains as Tighthead Prop.

England Head Coach, Stuart Lancaster, is confident that David Wilson will be recovered and fit to play in the Rugby World Cup in the Autumn.

WALES NEWS

GEORGE NORTH is upset at not being chosen to play for Wales against Scotland on Sunday.

George is not showing any symptoms of concussion, and has passed all the medical tests, following receiving two bad knocks to his head in the Wales v England match last Friday. However, George has been given more time to recover.

Medics have decided that George would benefit by a longer period of rest.

Warren Gatland has said that George is "NOT A HAPPY MAN, he's disappointed that we've ruled him out".

Gatland went on to say that it was not a Rugby decision but a WELFARE decision.
He said that LONGEVITY is an important factor.

" You've taken a couple of knocks and the last thing you need - and the last thing the game needs - is for you to get another knock' said Warren.



George's position as Winger has been filled this week by LIAM WILLIAMS who would be my first choice, regardless of what has happened.

I think Liam is an exciting young player, who will re-invigorate the team. Fast, fearless, creative and determined, he will be a breath of fresh air!

A problem for the placing of Liam Williams in the Wales team, has been because Liam's first choice position, and where he excels, is FULL BACK.
However- where would this leave our current Full-Back and Kicker LEIGH HALFPENNY?

I would much prefer to keep Leigh where he is. A consistent player, who never lets you down and of course HE HAS GOLDEN BOOTS WHEN IT COMES TO THE GOAL KICKS!!

Liam will still do well on the wing as he has shown in previous games!



TALKING ON BBC WALES TODAY..

LEIGH HALFPENNY, on being questioned about his Full Back position said this-

" I prefer to play Full Back. That's where I played growing up and for a number of years. I haven't played on the Wing for some time now. I enjoy playing Full Back,
but as I've said before....
..... I'D PLAY IN THE FRONT ROW TO PUT ON THAT WELSH JERSEY"

awwwwww Bless! <3

We've had CELTIC MUSIC


The IRISH Corrs


Here is probably the best band that came out of ENGLAND / BRITAIN

THE BEATLES GREATEST HITS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33iz-1Mfus4&list=PLz2n4ChRKOrfqsabO_FKd70qHY67BDzHh

Good Afternoon Rugby Fans :-) :-)

THE SCOTLAND TEAM IS ANNOUNCED


Scotland Head Coach has made two changes to his team to face Wales on Sunday.

SEAN LAMONT, who had been suffering from a calf injury, is now fit to play.
He replaces the injured TOMMY LAMONT on the Right Wing.

GEOFF CROSS comes in at Tighthead instead of EUAN MURRAY, who is unavailable to play for religious reasons, as the match will be held on Sunday.


HERE IS THE SCOTLAND TEAM TO FACE WALES:

15. Stuart Hogg
14. Sean Lamont
13. Alex Dunbar
12. Matt Bennett
11. Tim Visser
10. Finn Russell
9. Greig Laidlaw

1. Alasdair Dickinson
2. Ross Ford
3. Geoff Cross
4. Richie Gray
5. Jonny Gray
6. Rob Harley
7. Blair Cowan
8. Johnnie Beattie

Replacements:
16. Fraser Brown
17. Gordon Reid
18. Jon Welsh
19. Jim Hamilton
20. Alasdair Strokosch
21. Sam Hidalgo-Clyne
22. Greig Tonks
23. Matt Scott


Sunday February 15th

SCOTLAND v WALES
Murrayfield
KICK-OFF 3pm


LIVE on BBC1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru,
Radio 5 Live (please check your local listings)

AND RADIO JEM ;-)

It'll be quite a match!
Please join Emma<3 and myself on Sunday as we go head to head ;-) :-D :-D

UNDER 20s SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

WALES Under 20s v SCOTLAND Under 20s

Tonight, Friday February 13th
KICK-OFF 5.55pm

Wales Viewers can watch this match on S4C (Welsh Commentary, with English Commentary on the red button)
Check your TV / Radio Guides for availability in your area

If last weeks Wales v England Under 20s match was anything to go by, it should make great viewing. :-)

I will be recording it, and watching later and shall post the results.



Here are the fixtures for Round 2

13/02/2015 Kick-Off 5:55pm
SCOTLAND Under 20s v WALES Under 20s
Netherdale


13/02/2015 7:05pm
IRELAND Under 20s v FRANCE Under 20s
Dubarry Park


13/02/2015 7-45pm
ENGLAND U20S V ITALY U20S
Brickfields

Good Evening to Rugby Union Fans from All National Teams :-

FIRST MATCH TOMORROW (Saturday 14th Feb)

ENGLAND v ITALY
Kick- Off 2-30pm


For music loving Rugby Fans..

THE BEST ENGLISH SONGS EVER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEDA3JcQqw&list=PLF_iLEecieJLn0D61BQNbJQzmhpHuPcVw


For any Italians who may be looking in (Well, you never know!)

VERY BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN SONGS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3X6hJkT0n8&list=PL8A1CD8B6588F761E

The Welsh have Calon Lan

The Irish have the Irish Dancing

The Scots have the Bagpipes

The English have THE ROSE!


HERE ARE 10 SONGS / CLIPS WITH A ROSE THEME :-) :-)


1/
ENGLISH ROSE.... PAUL WELLER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IccNC0XKy5Q

2/
A GOOD YEAR FOR THE ROSES ....ELVIS COSTELLO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySQlU3hussQ

3/
KISS FROM A ROSE ..... SEAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9aiBlIpyKU

4/
THE ROSE ..... ANDRE RIEU (A very beautiful soprano 3 part harmony with orchestra and conducted by Andre Rieu)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N57l4BH6KQ

5/
ROSES ARE RED .... BOBBY VINTON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhWMO12d9gA

6/
SMELL THE ROSES .... NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKWgdXF66T4

7/
A ROSE BY ANY NAME .... BLONDIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS55KV5Thvo

8/
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES ..... ROBIN GIBB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMeVs-a0b2k

9/
WHITE ROSE ... TOBY KEITH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rEHEpzKYOY

10/ THE WHITE ROSE
This is a very sweet but sad little cartoon story that I found while looking for "Rose" themed clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4G71I1dFpA

TO GET THE ENGLISH INTO THE MOOD!

Here is

"ENGLAND DEMOLISH THE ALL BLACKS"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wod8aZzmRWE

BREAKING NEWS

WALES' SAMSON LEE WITHDRAWN

Wales' Tighthead Prop (3) Samson Lee has failed the final medical test following his concussion last week.
He has had to be withdrawn from this week's Starting XV for Wales v Scotland on Sunday.

His place will now be filled by Ospreys Prop AARON JARVIS.
SCOTT ANDREWS (Cardiff Blues) has been called for the replacement bench.

Wales Rugby Fans wish Llanelli's Samson Lee a speedy recovery :-)

Dear Jemima

Hello

Good luck for today.

Will be tuning into Radio Jem. :-)


Happy St Valentines day!


Take gentle care
Best wishes
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Good Afternoon Elizabeth :-) <3

Lovely to see you as always :-)

I hope everything is good with you :-)

I hope you have a Rugbylicious day Jems.

Go easy on the Italian meat balls!

:-D :-D

Prickles. <3

TODAY'S MATCHES


Sat 14 Feb

ENGLAND v ITALY
Twickenham
KICK-OFF 2.30pm

LIVE ON BBC1 (Please check your TV / Radio listings for local availability)
and Radio Jem ;-) :-D



IRELAND v FRANCE
Aviva Stadium
KICK-OFF 5pm

BBC1, BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Radio Ulster (also check your TV/ Radio guides for your locality)

and Radio Jem:-D :-D ;-)


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TOMORROW, Sunday February 15th
Sun 15 Feb

SCOTLAND v WALES
Murrayfield

KICK-OFF 3pm

BBC1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, Radio 5 Live

AND RADIO JEM ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D

Also check your TV/ Radio listings for your area.

JOIN ME,
WHATEVER TEAM YOU SUPPORT,
TO CHEER YOUR COUNTRY'S SIDE ON!
:-) :-) :-)

HIYA PRICKLES :-D :-D

Lovely to see you on the Rugby Thread! :-) :-) :-)

Thanks <3

Good Afternoon Rugby Fans :-

1 HOUR 15 MINUTES TO GO!

TO KICK-OFF OF THE FIRST MATCH OF THE DAY

AND RADIO JEM IS LIVE! :-D :-D

ENGLAND V ITALY
Kick-off 2-30PM