Yes..the walkovers have begun.
For those left playing:
Scarborough v York
BRB Who has blobbed.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 25, 2025, 04:19 PMBRB Who has blobbed.
In R2 Pock, Cleck, Middlesbrough.
So far, 9 across the various comps.
Very surprised at Pock..
I think the other two are struggling but Pock are flying.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Sep 25, 2025, 05:32 PMVery surprised at Pock..
I think the other two are struggling but Pock are flying.
Unfortunately they have form for it. Not the only ones.
Quote from: avinastella on Sep 25, 2025, 06:18 PMQuote from: backrowbandit on Sep 25, 2025, 05:32 PMVery surprised at Pock..
I think the other two are struggling but Pock are flying.
Unfortunately they have form for it. Not the only ones.
Easier to enter every comp with a squad bolstered by pro RL players. Not the only ones, to be fair though at least you get value for money with them.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Sep 25, 2025, 05:32 PMVery surprised at Pock..
I think the other two are struggling but Pock are flying.
Injuries and unavailability have hampered us unfortunately not to mention the two concussions we had on the weekend after some questionable tackling that was overlooked.
Best of luck to those representing R2. Would love to be attending silver royd, im sure it will be a cracker of a game.
Game at scarborough if both teams can get out anything like a decent 1st team should be a cracker and good indication of the gulf this season between upper end of NE2 and lower end of NE1. I think york might struggle away from home and likely to be resting any slight niggles but with scarb sensing a big scalp and at home think they will be closer to full strengh so backing Scarbs to do us NE2 boys proud and get a win.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Sep 25, 2025, 03:51 PMYes..the walkovers have begun.
For those left playing:
Scarborough v York
Heath vs Driffield is still on
Scarborough resting several and several away.
But a brilliant opportunity for several exciting colts to make their debuts.
Driffield appear to have done the same, 5 debuts and feature 2 current colts and 3 of last years under 18s.
Morley and M&N are also using the YC to bring through new players.
On another point, the YRFU must see the status YC wither in front of their eyes, you would think they would adapt to this new reality.
May I suggest as I'm sure others have that instead of a 'draw' for fixtures that they localise games.
Each round of the YC you would play the club nearest to you, rather than travel anywhere around God's county.
You would het a better 'buy in' from clubs if YC Round 1: Heath played Rishes, Brods v Crocs, Cleckheaton v Morley and so on.
Just sayin'.
Quote from: Jim on Sep 26, 2025, 02:19 PMMorley and M&N are also using the YC to bring through new players.
On another point, the YRFU must see the status YC wither in front of their eyes, you would think they would adapt to this new reality.
May I suggest as I'm sure others have that instead of a 'draw' for fixtures that they localise games.
Each round of the YC you would play the club nearest to you, rather than travel anywhere around God's county.
You would het a better 'buy in' from clubs if YC Round 1: Heath played Rishes, Brods v Crocs, Cleckheaton v Morley and so on.
Just sayin'.
They tried that, didn't work.
Quote from: Pockroach on Sep 25, 2025, 08:56 PMQuote from: backrowbandit on Sep 25, 2025, 05:32 PMVery surprised at Pock..
I think the other two are struggling but Pock are flying.
Injuries and unavailability have hampered us unfortunately not to mention the two concussions we had on the weekend after some questionable tackling that was overlooked.
Best of luck to those representing R2. Would love to be attending silver royd, im sure it will be a cracker of a game.
Were you playing away by any chance?
Anyone fancy a day out in the Dales North Ribb v Pontefract still on. Our first home cup game for four years. Fair play to Ponte making the journey. Think they will fancy their chances when they see our line up. Giving young guns a chance which they deserve, as others seem to be doing.
YC is over as anything other than a comp to give youngsters a chance to shine. That is until teams get to the final and then they want some silverware.
The sooner we get back to 14 team leagues the better!!!!
I do agree it's fairly clear, if this weekend was a league weekend clubs wouldn't be giving walkovers for lack of front rows, holidays etc.
Clubs clearly have an interest in the competitions, that's why they have entered. Players clearly appear to have little desire for them
Scarborough lost to York. Hard entertaining close match until the last 15 minutes when disruption led to York pulling away.
A near full strength York deserved their win but the 5 colt debutants did brilliantly (well 4 as one debuted last week).
Good luck to York in the next match.
(I'm tempted to create a breakdown video so this forum can discuss the 30 - 5,ish, penalty count in Yorks favour. It was beyond ridiculous and by the end just comical. But hey ho, that's sport)
Lively game at Ribb today with lots of young talent on view from both teams. Ribb went into an early lead that they never relinquished. We kept going clear only for Ponte to score through their very competent backs several times. We were always in front and two late tries gave us a (I think) deserved 50 -32 victory. Fair play to Ponte for travelling and we wish them well for the rest of their season.
Seven tries to four tells the tale of our young backs having the upper hand on the scoring front. But I must say that the Ponte backs were extremely dangerous with the ball in hand.
Was great to meet old friends again instead of meeting new acquaintances (despite being made very welcome)as we are doing in the North West.
Vale of Lune next week followed by a trip to Waterloo. Who would have imagined that 20 years ago.
Good luck to all you Yorkshire clubs whilst we are in enforced exile.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Sep 27, 2025, 05:34 PMScarborough lost to York. Hard entertaining close match until the last 15 minutes when disruption led to York pulling away.
A near full strength York deserved their win but the 5 colt debutants did brilliantly (well 4 as one debuted last week).
Good luck to York in the next match.
(I'm tempted to create a breakdown video so this forum can discuss the 30 - 5,ish, penalty count in Yorks favour. It was beyond ridiculous and by the end just comical. But hey ho, that's sport)
I noticed York were missing quite a few players this week, they seem to be struggling with that this season.
I thought Scarborough might have won this fixture!
Like most sides Scarborough rested the bulk of the squad.
However York side similar to the one selected all season.
Morley v M&N was close for 60 minutes, Morley looked in control but struggled to turn all their pressure into points.
A couple of substitutions allowed Morley to straighten the line and the points started to flow.
The heads started to drop for the M&N lads and at the end of the game the scoreboard didn't reflect how well they played.
Come on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 28, 2025, 07:55 PMCome on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
No, I highly doubt we would have.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 28, 2025, 07:55 PMCome on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
Your hardly Jeremy Paxman, Flaggy others won't ask as the answer is obvious, of course the game wouldn't have been conceded had it been a league fixture, but rightly or wrongly a decision was made ;D
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 28, 2025, 07:55 PMCome on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
This has aged well hasn't it, Saint Flaggy of North Ribb?
Quote from: PocknRoll on Nov 11, 2025, 08:08 AMQuote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 28, 2025, 07:55 PMCome on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
This has aged well hasn't it, Saint Flaggy of North Ribb?
Flaggy
FYI
hypocrite
: a person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about what is right but who behaves in a way that disagrees with those beliefs
schadenfreude
: a feeling of enjoyment that comes from seeing or hearing about the troubles of other people
No doubt you will be considering your apology to those clubs you criticised that found themselves in a similar position as N. Ribb and made the same decision to give a walkover.
Bad form when in the last round Ponte pulled out all the stops to travel to Ribb, with a bus, weakened side etc. Happy to take the revenue from a home game and cross off when away.
Quote from: Rugby01 on Nov 11, 2025, 11:31 AMQuote from: PocknRoll on Nov 11, 2025, 08:08 AMQuote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 28, 2025, 07:55 PMCome on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
This has aged well hasn't it, Saint Flaggy of North Ribb?
Flaggy
FYI
hypocrite
: a person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about what is right but who behaves in a way that disagrees with those beliefs
Will be wanting 2nd XVs in the leagues next
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Sep 28, 2025, 07:55 PMCome on Mr Roach. If it was a league game would you have given a walkover. I am only asking a simple question that others wont ask.
Im guessing Ribb will be giving top of the league Sandbach a walkover in your next league game?
Pleading lack of competitive squad whilst announcing yet another international signing on social media - poor comms going on in the Highveld it seems!
Be right back, just grabbing the popcorn 🍿 😂
Quote from: DrRuck on Nov 12, 2025, 02:01 PMPleading lack of competitive squad whilst announcing yet another international signing on social media - poor comms going on in the Highveld it seems!
And they went the week before with a travelling reserve. How many teams have the luxury of being able to take a player to watch in the midst of an 'injury crisis?
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gxzb9EARo/
North Ribblesdale are going to be competing with Heath for the best team who "don't pay players" 🤭🤭🤭
Actually had two travelling reserves. We included two young lads from the 2s as our merit opposition chose to play an away friendly fixture instead of the merit game. We couldnt find anyone who could accommodate us despite trying many, many clubs.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Nov 12, 2025, 08:00 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gxzb9EARo/
North Ribblesdale are going to be competing with Heath for the best team who "don't pay players" 🤭🤭🤭
Maybe he's another player coach, BRB?
Why are clubs so against admitting they pay players?
Sometimes it is the only way to recruit and I think people should admit it and there would be less judgement if they just admitted it
BRB, a contact, at hull rugby union had mentioned that scarborough were actively after a few players to bolster there squad and asking if any out of favour players would like to join the club. Is there any truth in this? i would also think that if the players are close to hull they would likely go towards driffield but thought i would open the debate
I do not think it is a bad idea if it leads to players coming to play and I am sure other clubs do this too. Also would you welcome new recruits down to silver royd?
Quote from: FlankSinatra on Nov 13, 2025, 03:10 PMSometimes it is the only way to recruit and I think people should admit it and there would be less judgement if they just admitted it
BRB, a contact, at hull rugby union had mentioned that scarborough were actively after a few players to bolster there squad and asking if any out of favour players would like to join the club. Is there any truth in this? i would also think that if the players are close to hull they would likely go towards driffield but thought i would open the debate
I do not think it is a bad idea if it leads to players coming to play and I am sure other clubs do this too. Also would you welcome new recruits down to silver royd?
I've no idea but sounds good to me
Any players from anywhere are more than welcome at Silver Royd...but I guess that would be case for any club.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Nov 12, 2025, 08:00 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gxzb9EARo/
North Ribblesdale are going to be competing with Heath for the best team who "don't pay players" 🤭🤭🤭
I see we are still living rent free in your head my old friend ;D
More than admit to. Probably the ones who dish out most criticism of other teams.
Quote from: FlankSinatra on Nov 13, 2025, 03:10 PMSometimes it is the only way to recruit and I think people should admit it and there would be less judgement if they just admitted it
BRB, a contact, at hull rugby union had mentioned that scarborough were actively after a few players to bolster there squad and asking if any out of favour players would like to join the club. Is there any truth in this? i would also think that if the players are close to hull they would likely go towards driffield but thought i would open the debate
I do not think it is a bad idea if it leads to players coming to play and I am sure other clubs do this too. Also would you welcome new recruits down to silver royd?