Rugby matters

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Scotland 12 Italy 18

France 25 Wales 18

Ireland 18 England 21

[Mick Mac]

Quids - Its in Dublin. You might want to edit that.

[david_carnell]

Scotland 21 Italy 19

France 33 Wales 25

Ireland 15 England 27

[????]

I hope England have learnt what to expect and will handle it better. If they can hold on for the first 15 mins or so and weather the storm...then I think Mr Carnell's prediction could be on the cards. Recent history doesn't support my optimism i admit.

[Mick Mac]

I'm joking - England look a very good side. Ireland are slightly less consistent of late but still a force on their day. You hammered us at Twickenham last year. No Paul O Connell and no Tommy Bowe does weaken us a bit combined with Tualagi coming back has you as slight favourites on betfair, but its anyone's game, and a big test of England's new team.

[Iain]

Hi All

If you're looking for somewhere to watch the 6N, Dulwich Sports Ground are showing all the games. KCH Rugby Club will be there in force, so it should be a good rugby (but family friendly!) atmosphere. The 1st XV are playing away on Saturday, but should be back for the late kick off and there should be a good crowd for Sunday's game.

Beer is cheap, there will be food available and it's only a short walk from the middle of Dulwich Village.

If any of you are players (or you know anyone who is) and fancy joining us on the field, training is on Tuesday night and full details of the club can be found here: www.kchrugby.com our first team are competitive in the Kent 1 league and we put out a regular 2nd XV in a more social league.

You'll find us at Dulwich Sports Ground, 104 Turney Road, SE217JH (the old South Bank University sports ground) anyone who has had contact with us before - please note we have moved home recently. This is our current address.

Enjoy the games!

Iain

KCH 2nd XV

[maxxi]

Scotland 18 Italy 24

France 28 Wales 15

Ireland 21 England 24

[red devil]

Are there any 'prime' scores in rugby, scores that cannot be attained mathematically because of the points scoring system?..

[Mick Mac]

I'm sure there would be. Thats a job for you RD with your excel skills.

[red devil]

What are the individual point scores then?...

[Alan Medic]

maxxi Wrote:

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> Scotland 18 Italy 24

> France 28 Wales 15

> Ireland 21 England 24

Apologies maxxi. I missed your late entry last week. Will add it and update when I get home.

[Alan Medic]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> Scotland 18 Italy 24

> France 33 Wales 21

> Ireland 25 England 21

>

> I'm sure I can catch up.

There isn't a rule for late entries given you're as likely to score minus points as plus points. So if you can think of one, put it to the committee.

[Alan Medic]

red devil Wrote:

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> Are there any 'prime' scores in rugby, scores that

> cannot be attained mathematically because of the

> points scoring system?..

1,2,4

[maxxi]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> maxxi Wrote:

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> > Scotland 18 Italy 24

> > France 28 Wales 15

> > Ireland 21 England 24

>

> Apologies maxxi. I missed your late entry last

> week. Will add it and update when I get home.

I was blissfully ignorant as I couldn't read your 'results table' attachment anyway! I only entered so I might have a chance of being in the top three (well four now) :)

[El Pibe]

a one all draw is unlikely RD.

dropgoal 3

try 5, convert it add another 2.

I'm not sure what happens if it the ball hits the protective helmet when not in use though, is that 5?

[Huguenot]

Everything's possible apart from 4, 2 or 1

[red devil]

Thanks, here goes...

Scotland 21 Italy 15

France 32 Wales 15

Ireland 18 England 22

[Alan Medic]

Can you open this maxxi? Where are you Gingerbeer? If the rest of you want to be included I would have to change the original rules and start you with a minus 40 non Grand Slam entry (given maxxi's score). Ok with that?

[maxxi]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Can you open this maxxi?

Yes - though I wish I hadn't... I bet you can work out the Duckworth-Lewis too can't you?

Where are you Gingerbeer?

> If the rest of you want to be included I would

> have to change the original rules and start you

> with a minus 40 non Grand Slam entry (given

> maxxi's score). Ok with that?

I am sensing a pattern...

[red devil]

Ok, but I have to warn you that the maxxi is a protected trademark in the Footy thread...

[the-e-dealer]

No it doesnt!

[Alan Medic]

Well, I've introduced the additional guessers (or is it chancers) into the equation with a suitable penalty for missing a week. This was worked out using a complex formula and then subtracting 3 from maxxi's score.

Still, plenty of points to be won. Gingerbeer,you have until 14.30 to get your entry in or face a deduction.

[Gingerbeer]

Let me dig my hole a little deeper...

Scotland 18 Italy 23

France 24 Wales 28

Ireland 20 England 22

[Alan Medic]

Well, you've just saved yourself a -40 deduction if that's any consolation. Methinks you've been listening to too many English 'experts' though. That's 20 down the pan, he says!

[Gingerbeer]

Nah, I went with my gut. My ulcer tells me who to pick.