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Promotion:
Pocklington vs Selby
Old Brodleians vs Morley
Relegation:
Wetherby vs Old Crossleyans
A fair end to the season? I think Pocklington will easily walk away with the win at home. The other 2 games are much harder to predict.
I will back Old Brodleians on the hill at home but Morley at full tilt (after resting their starboys and saving a pretty penny vs Crossleyans) will be looking to spend that cash on a play off run.
Wetherby on their home pitch will fancy themselves however Old Crossleyans are no mug on their day and capable of beating anybody. An average Wetherby beat an average Crossleyans but an on-song Crossleyans beats an on-song Wetherby.
Wetherby to get the job done.
Currently 7 teams have given walkovers in Regional 2 promotion play-off matches.
There are none in Regional 1 promotion play-offs
No surprises that all were Home walk overs.
Keswick give Percy Park a HWO in R2N.
R2NE matches are still on.
Pocklington and Old Brods must be favourites to win but I think that both Selby and Morley could be in the next round.
Home advantage is likely to be the difference in our playoffs but I wouldn't be surprised at any possible outcome.
Four good teams.
Great physical game to watch today at Old Brods with Morley coming out on top 28-21.
Credit to both teams who never gave up. Morley played up the hill first half and although they went in behind the feeling was that perhaps Brods didn't use the advantage of the hill quite enough.
Morley came out firing and scored a try straight after half time which shifted the momentum and they never really looked back, although at one point the scores were 21-22.
Six points from the boot of Morley's ten secured the victory late on, first with a penalty and then an opportunist drop goal.
Both teams should be commended for their efforts.
And it looks like Pock had quite a big win against Selby - although Selby scored a few too.
So Pock v Morley in the quater-final
Did Middlesbrough and York play today?
Quote from: backrowbandit on Apr 18, 2026, 08:05 PMAnd it looks like Pock had quite a big win against Selby - although Selby scored a few too.
So Pock v Morley in the quater-final
Did Middlesbrough and York play today?
I think they play next weekend BRB
Jesus,
only in the quarter finals??. Please can some informed person tell me how it all works. Seems desperately long and without logic to me.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on Apr 18, 2026, 08:23 PMJesus,
only in the quarter finals??. Please can some informed person tell me how it all works. Seems desperately long and without logic to me.
I think (!!) the winner of Pock v Morley plays the winner of the same process in R2N in the semis..
Then the final is the winner of that match against the loser of Middlesbrough v York.
So if Pock win two more games and for example York lose to Middlesbrough it will be York v Pock in the final. The winner stays in/goes to R1NE
However I may be completely wrong!
https://rfulondon.com/forms/play.pdf
Did not go to Pocklington today but great to see 1st and 2nds play each other at this stage of the season
Think that's right BRB.
In R2N Consett play Percy Park, too close to call I suspect. Last game of the regular season they met and Consett won a high scoring game 53-48.
Highest seed at home.
Quote from: Sail By on Apr 18, 2026, 09:09 PMhttps://rfulondon.com/forms/play.pdf
Did not go to Pocklington today but great to see 1st and 2nds play each other at this stage of the season
Hurrah for rugby! Even if we lose...
Quote from: oldtimerugby on Apr 18, 2026, 07:25 PMGreat physical game to watch today at Old Brods with Morley coming out on top 28-21.
Credit to both teams who never gave up. Morley played up the hill first half and although they went in behind the feeling was that perhaps Brods didn't use the advantage of the hill quite enough.
Morley came out firing and scored a try straight after half time which shifted the momentum and they never really looked back, although at one point the scores were 21-22.
Six points from the boot of Morley's ten secured the victory late on, first with a penalty and then an opportunist drop goal.
Both teams should be commended for their efforts.
Both teams never gave up.
Why would they have done?
Fair play to the Morley 10 for playing heard the brods one was having a weave installed.
Coach must be pulling his hair out...
An absolute nail biter at Old Brods yesterday with Morley making hard work of dispatching a spirited OB team.
A 28 v 21 victory doesn't convey how hugely one sided the encounter was, however it is a testament to shift that OB put in with their defence.
Playing with the slight incline and and the breeze Morley were camped in the OB half for almost the entire second 40 minutes.
Apart from the 5 re-starts OB only managed 4 phases in the Morley half and of those only 2 made it to the 22.
Had Morley been a little more clinical and had the 50/50 decisions been shared out more evenly by the ref; who had a good game, it could have and probably should have a much more comfortable win for Morley.
Next week at Pock has all the ingredients for another classic.
I think I'll be heading over for that....
Quote from: Jim on Apr 19, 2026, 04:26 PMAn absolute nail biter at Old Brods yesterday with Morley making hard work of dispatching a spirited OB team.
A 28 v 21 victory doesn't convey how hugely one sided the encounter was, however it is a testament to shift that OB put in with their defence.
Playing with the slight incline and and the breeze Morley were camped in the OB half for almost the entire second 40 minutes.
Apart from the 5 re-starts OB only managed 4 phases in the Morley half and of those only 2 made it to the 22.
Had Morley been a little more clinical and had the 50/50 decisions been shared out more evenly by the ref; who had a good game, it could have and probably should have a much more comfortable win for Morley.
Next week at Pock has all the ingredients for another classic.
Jim, genuine query here but does further travel (much like this weekends away day to Pocklington) mean the players are paid more money? Or is it a flat rate?
Quote from: FlankSinatra on Apr 20, 2026, 12:34 PMQuote from: Jim on Apr 19, 2026, 04:26 PMAn absolute nail biter at Old Brods yesterday with Morley making hard work of dispatching a spirited OB team.
A 28 v 21 victory doesn't convey how hugely one sided the encounter was, however it is a testament to shift that OB put in with their defence.
Playing with the slight incline and and the breeze Morley were camped in the OB half for almost the entire second 40 minutes.
Apart from the 5 re-starts OB only managed 4 phases in the Morley half and of those only 2 made it to the 22.
Had Morley been a little more clinical and had the 50/50 decisions been shared out more evenly by the ref; who had a good game, it could have and probably should have a much more comfortable win for Morley.
Next week at Pock has all the ingredients for another classic.
Jim, genuine query here but does further travel (much like this weekends away day to Pocklington) mean the players are paid more money? Or is it a flat rate?
Double pay for the playoffs and a big bonus for promotion is what I've heard....
Jim, genuine query here but does further travel (much like this weekends away day to Pocklington) mean the players are paid more money? Or is it a flat rate?
I've no idea I'm afraid, I do not get myself involved in the running of the club. And therefore I'm unable to even comment about what Morley do with regards to payment.
However, if you have a genuine interest all payments will be detailed in the full accounts at the end of the year.
The club I know feels that paying 'off the books' is in contravention of the spirit and indeed the letter of the RFU regulations.
And that signing a knowingly false statement to say 'we don't pay' could have serious consequences sequences if discovered.
I refer yourself and others to some of my previous posts and indeed to those of mine that mysteriously 'disappear'.
Having looked at their last available accounts - it seems to show players expenditure consistent with the £50 a match they talk about.
I wonder if it would be better spent to increase their water pressure issue. My son even moaned about it.
They are a surprisingly small micro business.
Wetherby are scumbags - injury to crocs and they are forcing the game onto second team pitch. Pitch doesn't have any markings or barriers.
You could just concede the game?
30 min break and back on the pitch. Going ahead. Wetherby 3 shocking
;D enjoy Y1
Pock win 34-20
Hope the crocs lad is ok. Not sure why youre kicking off about walking over to another pitch. Pretty standard
Quote from: PocknRoll on Apr 25, 2026, 05:18 PMPock win 34-20
Deserved victory for Pock, they played well.
As a team they well organised and took their opportunities well.
Pretty equal up front and look dangerous when it went wide.
Same as last week with regards to the referee and ARs, who had good games generally.
I will start a separate thread regarding the pre-conceived ideas of the officials before the game and how it influences how the game is managed.
Quote from: selall on Apr 25, 2026, 05:45 PMHope the crocs lad is ok. Not sure why youre kicking off about walking over to another pitch. Pretty standard
More so when it's in the Regs
Quote from: ChipNchase on Apr 25, 2026, 04:56 PM30 min break and back on the pitch. Going ahead. Wetherby 3 shocking
It was shocking how bad your scrum was
So what was the weth V Crocs result.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Apr 25, 2026, 06:46 PMSo what was the weth V Crocs result.
Scumbags 29-0 Crocs
I watched the Pock v Morley match...
Two big sides, so lots of collisions and contact.
Pock pulled away and deserved their win.
Very disappointed with Morley who I assume were missing a few.
My general takeaway from the match was that both sides would be physically fine in the league above (perhaps better suited than Scarborough) but there was a total lack of any creativity or independent thought from either side. There seemed to be an absolute determination to run into contact at every opportunity.
It was almost a microcosm of the English rugby approach.
If Pock are away to Consett in the semi-final it will be a very difficult match for them but winnable.
If Pock make it to the playoff final they will play York who lost to Middlesborough today.
York v Pock would be an interesting end to the season.
May I ask at what score was the game moved to a 2nd team pitch.
29-0 stinks of a gulf in class/ rugby union knowledge as opposed to a change of pitch.
Quote from: BenFoden's grey beard on Apr 25, 2026, 08:46 PMMay I ask at what score was the game moved to a 2nd team pitch.
29-0 stinks of a gulf in class/ rugby union knowledge as opposed to a change of pitch.
24-0
Quote from: Oldandslow on Apr 25, 2026, 08:43 PMIf Pock make it to the playoff final they will play York who lost to Middlesborough today.
York v Pock would be an interesting end to the season.
I believe it's now Pocklington vs Consett for the privilege of playing York. The RN2 had a HWO in the playoff first round, such is the appetite to go up
Just had update from OC's injured player no fracture just been discharged from hospital and on way home - Good to hear.
Quote from: backrowbandit on Apr 25, 2026, 06:46 PMSo what was the weth V Crocs result.
apparently, aftr all the name caling, 29-0
Quote from: selall on Apr 25, 2026, 08:56 PMQuote from: BenFoden's grey beard on Apr 25, 2026, 08:46 PMMay I ask at what score was the game moved to a 2nd team pitch.
29-0 stinks of a gulf in class/ rugby union knowledge as opposed to a change of pitch.
24-0
😂😂😂
Gutted to hear that Jimmy i had been informed by one of the OC committee that he had been discharged from hospital with no fractures found, and was at the time of the message being sent to me on his way home. Hence my post saying that was good to hear appoligies if that was wrong.
I think this thread needs closing as I'm fairly certain there will be legal action following. All parties therefore need fair process and it not to be discussed on a social platform.
There is a process available to clubs if they think foul play occurred.
Are we to assume that option is to be taken up?
Quote from: backrowbandit on Apr 25, 2026, 06:54 PMI watched the Pock v Morley match...
Two big sides, so lots of collisions and contact.
Pock pulled away and deserved their win.
Very disappointed with Morley who I assume were missing a few.
My general takeaway from the match was that both sides would be physically fine in the league above (perhaps better suited than Scarborough) but there was a total lack of any creativity or independent thought from either side. There seemed to be an absolute determination to run into contact at every opportunity.
It was almost a microcosm of the English rugby approach.
If Pock are away to Consett in the semi-final it will be a very difficult match for them but winnable.
Good observation BRB, Morley were missing 3 backs from the side at Old Brods.
I thought the lads who stepped up did the shirt proud and I think that both have futures at this level, nevertheless by my reckoning that was our 10th and 11th player 'selection' at Centre this season.
Although our 13 today is one of our 1st choice wingers.
We've had a campaign where in terms of injuries nothing has gone our way.
Quote from: emperormole on Apr 26, 2026, 10:16 AMI think this thread needs closing as I'm fairly certain there will be legal action following. All parties therefore need fair process and it not to be discussed on a social platform.
Quote from: avinastella on Apr 26, 2026, 10:39 AMThere is a process available to clubs if they think foul play occurred.
Are we to assume that option is to be taken up?
Quote from: avinastella
link=msg=3837 date=1777196355There is a process available to clubs if they think foul play occurred.
Are we to assume that option is to be taken up?
Can't comment on either club. However, individuals do not have to and have previously chosen not to pursue this route. I am only suggesting either no more conversation on the topic or to close the thread to protect all parties.
We can trust people to leave that incident alone and concentrate on the substance of the topic.
If it becomes inappropriate the Mod can intervene.
Quote from: Jim on Apr 26, 2026, 12:36 PMQuote from: backrowbandit on Apr 25, 2026, 06:54 PMI watched the Pock v Morley match...
Two big sides, so lots of collisions and contact.
Pock pulled away and deserved their win.
Very disappointed with Morley who I assume were missing a few.
My general takeaway from the match was that both sides would be physically fine in the league above (perhaps better suited than Scarborough) but there was a total lack of any creativity or independent thought from either side. There seemed to be an absolute determination to run into contact at every opportunity.
It was almost a microcosm of the English rugby approach.
If Pock are away to Consett in the semi-final it will be a very difficult match for them but winnable.
Good observation BRB, Morley were missing 3 backs from the side at Old Brods.
I thought the lads who stepped up did the shirt proud and I think that both have futures at this level, nevertheless by my reckoning that was our 10th and 11th player 'selection' at Centre this season.
Although our 13 today is one of our 1st choice wingers.
We've had a campaign where in terms of injuries nothing has gone our way.
I think the luck with injuries often decides promotion and relegation.
From speaking to the Morley representatives, I believe Morley have used 54 players during this seasons campaign at first team level, it does make you wonder what other teams numbers look like on that front...
Quote from: backrowbandit on Apr 26, 2026, 04:12 PMWe can trust people to leave that incident alone and concentrate on the substance of the topic.
If it becomes inappropriate the Mod can intervene.
Agree and I will say excellent by the voluntary administrators of this forum to take action in removing posts. Our game is made of voluntary activists taking time out of their lives to facilitate our game and this forum is no different. Well done
Quote from: emperormole on Apr 26, 2026, 07:54 PMQuote from: backrowbandit on Apr 26, 2026, 04:12 PMWe can trust people to leave that incident alone and concentrate on the substance of the topic.
If it becomes inappropriate the Mod can intervene.
Agree and I will say excellent by the voluntary administrators of this forum to take action in removing posts. Our game is made of voluntary activists taking time out of their lives to facilitate our game and this forum is no different. Well done
There is nothing of concern at the moment.
If action is taken by the club then i will lock it. And yes, i will know.
Of bigger concern is the meme on facebook. Now that is insensitive.
I assume the meme has since been removed? Was it innocent but taken the wrong way or done on purpose?
In other news, Pocklington vs Consett, are Pocklington confirmed as the team at home? Expect Pocklington to be favourites but complacency can kill.
Quote from: FlankSinatra on Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AMI assume the meme has since been removed? Was it innocent but taken the wrong way or done on purpose?
In other news, Pocklington vs Consett, are Pocklington confirmed as the team at home? Expect Pocklington to be favourites but complacency can kill.
Pock confirmed at home, and while we may be accused of many things e.g. uncreative or incapable of independent thought, being complacent isn't one of them. 😂
Quote from: Jim on Apr 25, 2026, 05:50 PMQuote from: PocknRoll on Apr 25, 2026, 05:18 PMPock win 34-20
Deserved victory for Pock, they played well.
As a team they well organised and took their opportunities well.
Pretty equal up front and look dangerous when it went wide.
Same as last week with regards to the referee and ARs, who had good games generally.
I will start a separate thread regarding the pre-conceived ideas of the officials before the game and how it influences how the game is managed.
Entertaining game Jim, I thought the yellow card for your player was a bit harsh, and while I get the logic as to why our lad got 10 mins, I've seen a lot worse tackles than that go unpunished this year.
Quote from: FlankSinatra on Apr 27, 2026, 11:32 AMI assume the meme has since been removed? Was it innocent but taken the wrong way or done on purpose?
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Certainly wasn't innocent and it was posted under the club account.
Not a good look then. Assumed it was by one of the players.
Deffo not an innocent post. By all accounts it was the wetherby player involved in the incident on top of a crocodile. Whoever posted it, knew what they were doing
Quote from: Noidea on Apr 27, 2026, 09:06 PMDeffo not an innocent post. By all accounts it was the wetherby player involved in the incident on top of a crocodile. Whoever posted it, knew what they were doing
That's the one.
Quote from: R2D2 on Apr 26, 2026, 05:09 PMFrom speaking to the Morley representatives, I believe Morley have used 54 players during this seasons campaign at first team level, it does make you wonder what other teams numbers look like on that front...
Just chipping in, Ripon playing in Y2 have selected 51 players in all for 1st XV matches this season, probably more playing members than a lot of clubs? Not a brag, just an observation. Interestingly, the club selected 35 different players including 8 club/senior debuts before the Christmas break and just 16 different players, also including another 8 debuts post - Christmas. The club's results post-Christmas speak for themselves and indicate that a stable squad (assuming they're any good) will win more matches.
BRB - How many have Scarborough used?
I was trying to think. I'll check. I know in years we have struggled we have used loads of players.
At a guess I would say 24 or 25 players but I may be mistaken.
I underestimated....it was 31
Even 31 is an enviable number from which to keep a consistent and winning team together.