Monthly Archives: October 2012

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP WEEK SEVEN

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As predicted in last week’ column, the pick of the Championship’s round seven matches was at the Memorial Ground on Sunday. Back-to-back wins in the British & Irish Cup have given Bristol’s season new momentum and it showed with a … Continue reading

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BRITISH & IRISH CUP WEEK TWO

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Jersey registered their first win of the season at the eighth attempt, with a 27-33 win over Leeds on Saturday in the British & Irish Cup. In a match played at York RUFC’s Clifton Park ground, both sides were hampered … Continue reading

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BRITISH & IRISH CUP ROUND-UP WEEK ONE.

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The re-vamped British & Irish Cup which plays an integral part in the Championship clubs’ season, kicked-off this weekend. The competition is now in its fourth year and received a major makeover in the wake of many of the Championship … Continue reading

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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP — WEEK 6

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Nottingham traded places with Plymouth and moved into third in the Championship by virtue of a 48-16 win over Jersey, at Meadow Lane on Friday, writes Richard Grainger. Alex Shaw scored two tries and Andy Savage and Rhys Crane also … Continue reading

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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP — WEEK 5

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Newcastle Falcons stay top of the class by virtue of giving Leeds a lesson in finishing at Kingston Park on Friday night. This match-up was tipped as the pick of the games this weekend, by virtue of Leeds scoring 50 … Continue reading

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CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP, WEEK 4

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Here’s a bit of statistical analysis to kick-off this week’s Championship column. In the Championship — which doesn’t have a sponsor — 355 points were scored in round four. That’s an average of 59 points over six games. Compare that … Continue reading

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