Decent game today,perhaps not the same intensity as the Moseley game, but convincing winners in the end. Feel that Plymouth will be our biggest challengers this season, need to make sure we grind out results against the lesser teams.
None of the injuries looked too serious mind you its often hard to tell with rugby players. Indeed some players were replaced only to return to the game later on. The game is so attritional that at times it resembles a battlefield.How did the injuries look to the Tuitopou & Grove?
It's seems the power off the bench and fitness last 20 mins will be a major factor in picking up wins and 4 try BPs this season!
None of the injuries looked too serious mind you its often hard to tell with rugby players. Indeed some players were replaced only to return to the game later on. The game is so attritional that at times it resembles a battlefield.
Without tempting fate, the fixtures look not too bad up until the end of November. However the run from Plymouth then until Blackheath away in mid January will probably define the season.Another 5 point win for DMP so Cov still 2nd 1 point behind.
Plymouth on Covs tail 2 behind.
7th place Bishop stortford at the BPA next Saturday.
5 games in Cov have only played 1 of the current top 9 so tougher challenges to come but 24 from 25 points is a fantastic start!
In the middle of that spell along with Plymouth, Moseley and Blackhearh - all away too.When do they play Darlington?
Are they the main threat, or are they a bit of a suprise package? Are Plymouth not supposed to be the main threat?In the middle of that spell along with Plymouth, Moseley and Blackhearh - all away too.
I think DMP are a surprise package of sorts, building on an established squad from last season with some solid recruitment during the summer. Also have good links with Newcastle in the top league.Are they the main threat, or are they a bit of a suprise package? Are Plymouth not supposed to be the main threat?
My understanding is that the side who wins the league can afford to lose no more than 2 games all season. Is that about right?Cov were the out and out favourites with plymouth with DMP expected to be up there.
DMP play at the 25k Darlington stadium which must be odd with gates being 1k but it's always been a tough place for sides to go.
Don't think anyone will run away with the league like Hartpury last season who were unbeaten. I think whoever wins it will lose at least 2 this season.
A few injuries again yesterday so that'll play a part to all clubs seasons but Covs depth is something else.
Noticed they had a young lad in from Northampton on the wing yesterday who scored a couple of tries I think.
My understanding is that the side who wins the league can afford to lose no more than 2 games all season. Is that about right?
Talk about tough! Just one club promoted and you can only afford 2 slip ups all season long.
I'll be there next week, if all well and good. I like the idea of City live on the box in the club house before Cov kick off at 3 pm.
Makes for a good day, although will take a bit of pacing with the ale !
I'm not a Rugby fan but would love to see Cov promoted, if they did would they be one league below Wasps?
I'm not a Rugby fan but would love to see Cov promoted, if they did would they be one league below Wasps?
Could the Premiership never happen? Not with investment?
Think you will find that a rugby game is usually about 35 mins of stoppage time.So Cov go top after a tight win 30-27
with a bonus point and a crowd of just over 1700.
God knows what happened but there appeared to be 14 mins stoppage time.
So Cov go top after a tight win 30-27
with a bonus point and a crowd of just over 1700.
God knows what happened but there appeared to be 14 mins stoppage time.
Poor chapChap had a heart attack in the corner of the main stand I was getting a drink very close I pray to god he's ok wasn't good when I left the area just after ht
Good win poor performance BS very disciplined side
But top of the league job done
100% both clubs medical staff were there in seconds and the defibrillator was on him in under 5 mins and paramedic and ambulance there under 10 genuinely amazing!Poor chap
Hope he comes through.
Ironically might be better off happening there than at home.
Not at our best today, but to get maximum points was a bonus, particularly with Darlington losing and I believe Plymouth missing out on a bonus point. Still unbeaten and we now sit proudly at the top. Lots of injuries today and with the 'incident' in the crowd it made for a disjointed game. They were game opposition who defended very well and were maybe helped by some strange referring decisions. Several times it looked like we were certain to score, only to just fall up short. But it is scrappy wins like today that may ultimately win us the major prize.
Play bottom away next week then 14th at home! Nothing but 10 points expected there!!
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