Dragons v Ulster Sunday February 20th 2pm Premier Sports 1

[BR]

Having. Just looked at the weather forecast for Newport this afternoon rain and 60 mph winds Sexton is probably lucky not to be involved today.

If there was a forecast of 60 mph winds in Newport, the match would be off already.

Still blowy enough with a Force 7 blowing in the open part of the ground.

BBC weather currently forecasting winds up to 59mph and 98% chance of heavy rain between 2pm and 4 pm in Newport

By 'winds up to' do they mean gusts?

59mph sustained wind is over 50 knots which is a proper storm, which on land wouldd be a red warning like Friday in SW england.

[big mervyn]

Having. Just looked at the weather forecast for Newport this afternoon rain and 60 mph winds Sexton is probably lucky not to be involved today.

If there was a forecast of 60 mph winds in Newport, the match would be off already.

Still blowy enough with a Force 7 blowing in the open part of the ground.

BBC weather currently forecasting winds up to 59mph and 98% chance of heavy rain between 2pm and 4 pm in Newport

By 'winds up to' do they mean gusts?

59mph sustained wind is over 50 knots which is a proper storm, which on land wouldd be a red warning like Friday in SW england.

This is the yellow warning currently in place for Newport:

Yellow warning of wind
Starts: 12:00 GMT on Sun 20 FebruaryEnds: 13:00 GMT on Mon 21 February
Further periods of very strong winds on Sunday and Monday, with possible disruption.

- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, along with trees/branches being brought down
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

[BR]

Also while i think there is little doubt today, the forecast of heavy rain and the 98% value are 2 different things. The 98% is their confidence that there will be any rain st all. The fact that they are expecting heavy rain in itself increases that percentages.

[BR]

Having. Just looked at the weather forecast for Newport this afternoon rain and 60 mph winds Sexton is probably lucky not to be involved today.

If there was a forecast of 60 mph winds in Newport, the match would be off already.

Still blowy enough with a Force 7 blowing in the open part of the ground.

BBC weather currently forecasting winds up to 59mph and 98% chance of heavy rain between 2pm and 4 pm in Newport

By 'winds up to' do they mean gusts?

59mph sustained wind is over 50 knots which is a proper storm, which on land wouldd be a red warning like Friday in SW england.

This is the yellow warning currently in place for Newport:

Yellow warning of wind
Starts: 12:00 GMT on Sun 20 FebruaryEnds: 13:00 GMT on Mon 21 February
Further periods of very strong winds on Sunday and Monday, with possible disruption.

- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen, along with trees/branches being brought down
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

Massive diference between a yelow and red warnning. Not saying they wouldn't call a match off for a yelllow, but it would be off already for a red.

The difference between near gale and storm is huge, in terms of potential damage.

[Dave]

Great game so far.

[jean valjean]

Conditions have ruined the game. Ulster need to keep them out and then will have the wind 2nd half.

[Dave]

Carter is a useless lump.

[Dave]

Rea outstanding again. McCann and Timoney great too.

[Dave]

Joke of a decision. Touch judge has xray vision obviously.

[Dave]

What a kick.

[MightyRearranger]

That penalty miss says a lot about the conditions there. 15 metres out, straight in front of the posts.

Reminds me of a game in the Sportsground once where Dan Parks kicked a penalty through the posts, then the wind blew it back through so it landed in front of them again; the ref had to check with the TMO what the rules were when that happened...

[StandUp]

Carter is a useless lump.

How can you tell?

[UlsterNo9]

Izzy is HUGE, they've put some timber on him

[MightyRearranger]

I know it was done to the letter of the law, but I don't really like that yellow card decision, I'd far rather see things refereed based on intent rather than outcome. What their player tried to do to Moore isn't any better because a good tackle by a team mate took Moore's head out of the way of a flying shoulder.

[Cap'n Grumpy]

I know it was done to the letter of the law, but I don't really like that yellow card decision, I'd far rather see things refereed based on intent rather than outcome. What their player tried to do to Moore isn't any better because a good tackle by a team mate took Moore's head out of the way of a flying shoulder.

100% agree.

An accidental one can get you red, but muck up an intentional shoulder to the head, and you get away with yellow.

In terms of the match, it makes no difference being in the last 10 minutes, but it still sticks in the craw somewhat.

Referee said he was very lucky - I wonder will he be cited yet?