From a Bath perspective, opener against Newcastle (H), then hitting up Sarries (A) and Leicester (H) whilst the RWC is ongoing.
TBH, couldn't really ask for a better early season to build on. Even with the RWC going on, I wouldn't expect to beat Sarries away, but if we can grab wins against the other two, and hold our heads up high against Sarries; that should set us up to climb the table compared to last season.
I was shocked that Bristol were not playing Bath first of all!
Bristol have Leicester to start with, can't link to the fixtures as I'm unable to use Twitter now (cheers Elon..). But Bristol do have quite a good clip doing a fans naming clubs from their badges..
No games during the 6N is *excellent*. That means that England internationals will be available for a minimum of 12/18 rounds of the Premiership (assuming we get to the RWC final, have a week off afterwards to recuperate, and have a week off before and after the 6N). Real shame that we couldn't finesse the calendar somehow to only start after the RWC - delay the start by 3 weeks, play to the end of June and send a development squad without the playoff players to Japan - but I do get the quart into a pint pot issue.
jimKRFC wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:42 am
I was shocked that Bristol were not playing Bath first of all!
They're having a Derby Weekend in R6 - Sale vs Newcastle, Bath vs Briz, Leicester vs Northampton, Quins vs Saracens and... sure, I guess those famous old rivals Exeter vs Gloucester.
Seems like the new/old broadcasters are really thinking about how to boost up viewership. I especially like the idea of having the double header of Premier League/Premiership Rugby every Saturday afternoon.
jimKRFC wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:42 am
I was shocked that Bristol were not playing Bath first of all!
Bristol have Leicester to start with, can't link to the fixtures as I'm unable to use Twitter now (cheers Elon..). But Bristol do have quite a good clip doing a fans naming clubs from their badges..
Not even a subtle ripoff
Though I do think Lions of St Heath is a great name for a rugby team.
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:20 am
Not even a subtle ripoff
Though I do think Lions of St Heath is a great name for a rugby team.
They were pretty clear where they got the idea!
Looking forward to the Dull game though.
As long as Tennesse Titans were cited via Havard referencing format then no harm no foul, as the yanks would say.
It’s a clever idea to copy. I think it’s the most viewed social media post in the history of the NFL.
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:20 am
Not even a subtle ripoff
Though I do think Lions of St Heath is a great name for a rugby team.
They were pretty clear where they got the idea!
Looking forward to the Dull game though.
As long as Tennesse Titans were cited via Havard referencing format then no harm no foul, as the yanks would say.
It’s a clever idea to copy. I think it’s the most viewed social media post in the history of the NFL.
Must admit I didn't recognise at least three of the prem logos.
We've just re-done our logo to less than universal applause
As long as Tennesse Titans were cited via Havard referencing format then no harm no foul, as the yanks would say.
It’s a clever idea to copy. I think it’s the most viewed social media post in the history of the NFL.
Must admit I didn't recognise at least three of the prem logos.
We've just re-done our logo to less than universal applause
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:51 am
As long as Tennesse Titans were cited via Havard referencing format then no harm no foul, as the yanks would say.
It’s a clever idea to copy. I think it’s the most viewed social media post in the history of the NFL.
Must admit I didn't recognise at least three of the prem logos.
We've just re-done our logo to less than universal applause
jimKRFC wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:42 am
I was shocked that Bristol were not playing Bath first of all!
They're having a Derby Weekend in R6 - Sale vs Newcastle, Bath vs Briz, Leicester vs Northampton, Quins vs Saracens and... sure, I guess those famous old rivals Exeter vs Gloucester.
Seems like the new/old broadcasters are really thinking about how to boost up viewership. I especially like the idea of having the double header of Premier League/Premiership Rugby every Saturday afternoon.
Puja
Orla as a presenter is an interesting choice. She's good at keeping the ex pros on track and does her research but she's not a particular absorbing watch. We'll see how she does, it's not that high a bar to be fair.
Real shame to hear that Dayglo continues to be employed but Hogg and Scarrett should be good additions. Hopefully moving Monye away from commentating a little might benefit him, he's not particularly insightful but is generally a decent listen.
