The UAFC

BR wrote:

Rooster wrote:Is there not something about if you have to go uncontested then you go down to 14 men or was that just a trial ?

That was a trial iirc. I'm completely lost as to what rules/interpretations/directives/trials are currently being applied.

I think the U19 game is even more complicated. They have specialist locks. I mean, come off it! I've heard 2nd row called many things, but specialised, it is not!

3.6 Uncontested scrums
(a)
Scrums will become uncontested if either team cannot field a suitably trained front row or if the referee so orders.

(b)
Unions/match organisers may determine whether or not a game may start or continue with uncontested scrums.

(c)
When a front row player leaves the playing area, whether through injury or temporary or permanent suspension, the referee will enquire at that time whether the team can continue with contested scrums. If the referee is informed that the team will not be able to contest the scrum then the referee will order uncontested scrums. If the player returns or another front row player comes on then contested scrums may resume.

(d)
In a squad of 23 players, or at the discretion of the Union/match organiser, a player whose departure has caused the referee to order uncontested scrums cannot be replaced.

(e)
If they are available, a team must have three front row players in the front row at all times. In an uncontested scrum, only when there is no available front row replacement or substitute is any other player permitted to play in the front row.

(f)
If, as a result of a front row player being temporarily suspended, another player has to be nominated by the team to leave the playing area to enable an available front row player to come on, the nominated player may not return until the period of suspension ends.

(g)
If, as a result of a front row player being sent off, another player has to be nominated by the team to leave the playing area to enable an available front row player to come on, the nominated player may act as a replacement/substitute.

Rooster wrote:

BR wrote:

Rooster wrote:Is there not something about if you have to go uncontested then you go down to 14 men or was that just a trial ?

That was a trial iirc. I'm completely lost as to what rules/interpretations/directives/trials are currently being applied.

I think the U19 game is even more complicated. They have specialist locks. I mean, come off it! I've heard 2nd row called many things, but specialised, it is not!

Remember it started as a trial to stop this sort of carry on and the results showed it was very effective in cutting the number of matches which went uncontested so thought it was being adopted as a permanent change.

Snipe Watson wrote:Munster looking rather toothless so far.

Ultan Dillane has been identified as a major target as the Reds look to improve their pack by luring the Tralee native back to his home province.

He is understood to be open to the idea of a move after his breakthrough season last year saw him win five caps for Ireland and star for the Westerners in their league triumph.

Munster are also understood to be chasing Dillane's team-mate Bundee Aki, who is out of contract at the end of the season and attracting interest from a host of clubs in England, France and New Zealand.

Aki will be Irish-qualified this time next year, which means his value to the provinces is increased, but the superb performances of the centre mean the Reds will face stiff competition for his signature.

The news comes on the back of Connacht's winless start to the season after they lost three key members of their league-winning side over the summer in Robbie Henshaw, Aly Muldowney and AJ MacGinty.

They received a further blow yesterday with the news that Ireland prop Nathan White has had to retire as a result of the concussive injury he suffered against Leinster in March.

Munster are also believed to be after Grenoble's former Ulster centre Chris Farrell, who has been a regular for Bernard Jackman's side in recent seasons.

The 6ft 4ins midfielder (23) is understood to have held talks with the province with a view to a move next summer.

Meanwhile, Ireland out-half Paddy Jackson is being linked with a move to Northampton Saints.

The Ulster No 10 is out of contract at the end of the season, but is likely to remain with his home province if a deal can be reached with the IRFU.

Irish Independent

Rooster wrote:

Ultan Dillane has been identified as a major target as the Reds look to improve their pack by luring the Tralee native back to his home province.

He is understood to be open to the idea of a move after his breakthrough season last year saw him win five caps for Ireland and star for the Westerners in their league triumph.

Munster are also understood to be chasing Dillane's team-mate Bundee Aki, who is out of contract at the end of the season and attracting interest from a host of clubs in England, France and New Zealand.

Aki will be Irish-qualified this time next year, which means his value to the provinces is increased, but the superb performances of the centre mean the Reds will face stiff competition for his signature.

The news comes on the back of Connacht's winless start to the season after they lost three key members of their league-winning side over the summer in Robbie Henshaw, Aly Muldowney and AJ MacGinty.

They received a further blow yesterday with the news that Ireland prop Nathan White has had to retire as a result of the concussive injury he suffered against Leinster in March.

Munster are also believed to be after Grenoble's former Ulster centre Chris Farrell, who has been a regular for Bernard Jackman's side in recent seasons.

The 6ft 4ins midfielder (23) is understood to have held talks with the province with a view to a move next summer.

Meanwhile, Ireland out-half Paddy Jackson is being linked with a move to Northampton Saints.

The Ulster No 10 is out of contract at the end of the season, but is likely to remain with his home province if a deal can be reached with the IRFU.

Irish Independent

Snipe Watson wrote:Psycho O'Mahony back in action. Good to see.

Russ wrote:No Moore but they get a project hooker ..m