Heineken Cup 2012-13

[doctor_mac ★]

This is going to be a great competition. A few surprises and markers laid down so far. The English teams performed really well yesterday, and that Saracens score was a stunning effort. Predictions or thoughts?


Heineken Cup results:

Saturday, 13 October 2012

Clermont Auvergne​

49 - 16
(16 - 13)​

Scarlets​

Tries:
Sivivatu, Byrne, Chouly, Bonnaire, Nalaga​

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Tries:
Davies​

Penalties:
Parra 3​

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Penalties:
Priestland 2​

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Drop-goals:
Priestland​

Conversions:
Parra 4, Radoslavjevic​

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Conversions:
Priestland​

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Edinburgh​

0 - 45
(0 - 16)​

Saracens​

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Tries:
Tomkins, Farrell, Ashton, Goode, Hodgson​

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Penalties:
Hodgson 4​

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Conversions:
Hodgson 4​

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Harlequins​

40 - 13
(13 - 13)​

Biarritz​

Tries:
Care, Buchanan, Turner-Hall, Stegman​

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Tries:
Heguy​

Penalties:
Botica 4​

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Penalties:
Peyrelongue 2​

Conversions:
Evans, Botica 3​

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Conversions:
Peyrelongue​

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Leinster​

9 - 6
(3 - 3)​

Exeter​

Penalties:
Sexton 3​

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Penalties:
Steenson 2​

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Racing Metro 92​

22 - 17
(13 - 10)​

Munster​

Tries:
Machenaud​

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Tries:
Dougall, Zebo​

Penalties:
Barkley 4, Bergamasco​

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Penalties:
O'Gara​

Conversions:
Barkley​

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Conversions:
O'Gara, Keatley​

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Zebre​

10 - 19
(3 - 9)​

Connacht​

Tries:
Ferrarini​

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Tries:
Muldoon​

Penalties:
Halangahu​

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Penalties:
Parks 4​

Conversions:
Halangahu​

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Conversions:
Parks​

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Friday, 12 October 2012

Ospreys​

38 - 17
(16 - 3)​

Treviso​

Tries:
Walker, Dirksen 2, Beck​

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Tries:
Vosawai, McLean​

Penalties:
Biggar 4​

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Penalties:
Burton​

Conversions:
Biggar 4​

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Conversions:
Burton 2​

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Ulster​

41 - 17
(23 - 10)​

Castres​

Tries:
Trimble, Marshall 2, Pienaar​

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Tries:
Andreu, Garvey​

Penalties:
Jackson 5​

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Penalties:
Teulet​

Conversions:
Jackson 3​

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Conversions:
Teulet 2​

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[Athens ★]

Good win for Ulster especially with Pienaar's try getting them the bonus point. Connacht managed to get an away win which is nice to see!

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Yeah, though I think everyone will be expecting bonus point victories against Zebre. The Ulster victory was a thrilling finale. I don't know what the French were thinking keeping the ball alive past the 80 minutes. Our 2 scrum-halfs won that game between them. Marshall had been terrific. If he doesn't get an Ireland cap this year I'm going to get very annoyed.

 

[Rosco]

I'm a little concerned about Leinster and Munster this year

 

[ArneSlot4PM]

I can't see any of the welsh sides making it out of their groups.

My tips would be Clermont or Toulon.

 

[Athens ★]

I'm even more clueless about rugby than what I am about football so I will spare you all my predictions. Catholic schools in N.I. don't include rugby in the curriculum.

I need some sort of rugby masterclass.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Good win for Ulster in Glasgow last night. Terrible conditions but Ulster deserved the win.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Brilliant from Ulster against Northampton tonight. Really brilliant. Could go all the way this year.

 

[Athens ★]

Yes it was a great show. That wee try towards the end was the icing on the cake.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

You watch it Athens?

 

[Athens ★]

I did watch it. There was only one stream and the quality wasn't the best but it worked!

Ulster seem to have a great team this year, a lot of strength in depth. Even after having a player yellow carded they were still on top.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

We were great. If I'd known you were watching I'd have bored you with my opinions along the way.

 

[Athens ★]

Next time doc!

 

[doctor_mac ★]

What about that cunt Hartley? Hope he is cited.

 

[Athens ★]

I missed that when I went to grab a beer, I heard something but didn't see it. I take it the ref didn't either?

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Found himself on top of Best (who was giving him a hard time in the scrum) and proceeded to deal him a few forearm smashes to the face. Nobody saw it, but I hope the citing officer has a look.

Actually, searching for a video of it I see he had a similar cheap shot at McCaw last weekend. Cunt of a player.

 

[Judge Jules ★]

It's a real waste. Hartley's a good player, but he has the discipline of a chimps' tea party.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Yeah JJ; there is no doubt he's a top hooker, but he's a nasty piece of work. Indiscipline is one thing (straining the rules to gain an advantage at ruck time for instance), but he appears to have a penchant for cheap shots – attempts to hurt opposing players with sly digs. The one on Best, biting Stephen Ferris's fingers for gawd's sake.


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ygseQDp_o

 

[doctor_mac ★]

If you love rugby, tune into Biarrtitz v Connacht right now. Being played in a mudbath. 3-0 after 30 mins. Proper Old school. Come on the Connacht men!

http://www.footstream.tv/channel1.html

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Scudded them. Try to the frogs.

 

[Judge Jules ★]

If you love rugby, tune into Biarrtitz v Connacht right now. Being played in a mudbath. 3-0 after 30 mins. Proper Old school. Come on the Connacht men!

http://www.footstream.tv/channel1.html

Please tell me you meant that. 😀

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Please tell me you meant that. 😀

Ha. I'd like to say I did....

 

[doctor_mac ★]

I haven't enjoyed a game of rugby as much in years. All the players are so mud smeared they look exactly the same.

 

[Athens ★]

I the doc watching the match?

 

[Athens ★]

Important knock down by tommy bowe there.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

I the doc watching the match?

Course I am. Too many mistakes by Ulster. Still might knick it. Might not.

 

[Athens ★]

Course I am. Too many mistakes by Ulster. Still might knick it. Might not.

That was an important tackle for Northampton

 

[doctor_mac ★]

FFFFFS Ulster

 

[Athens ★]

They've missed a few opportunities to win this.

 

[doctor_mac ★]

Looks like a bad one for Bowe. Please kick this Pienaar!