Biarritz ground switch!

browner · Post by **browner** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:08 pm

From Planet Rugby.................................

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Tournaments ... 5721.shtml

Biarritz are also considering a ground switch, but for more permanent reasons. Their Stade Haget, the main grandstand at the Parc des Sports Aguilera, was pulled down this week for reconstruction.

Biarritz are considering sharing with another club during the work. there are six possibilities: Bordeaux, Dax, Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, Bayonne, and San Sebastian, where they hosted a grand quarter-final against Munster last year.

It would seem however that the ideas of Bayonne, Dax and San Sebastian are the most likely, but a detailed cost analysis is still being prepared. Biarritz will continue to play at Aguilera until September 17, when they play, somewhat fittingly, Stade FranÃ§ais.

B.Y.O · Post by **B.Y.O** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:24 pm

When will there be a decision made??

We've booked flights to BIARRITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

browner · Post by **browner** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:50 pm

E-mails on their way to UR and our friend Christine at BOPB,as soon as i recieve any info i'll post it here and on the main board.

pwrmoore · Post by **pwrmoore** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:55 am

Good plan Browner

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:11 am

Did they not put buses on for the Munster fans last year when they played n San Sebastian ? For anyone who has not booked if it is there it is another way to travel.

colinh · Post by **colinh** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:30 am

I would imagine there would not be too much disruption as they have to acomodate thier own fans as well. A problem is only a solution waiting to happen.

Colin

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:42 am

YM, you do realise that your lot will be sharing a flight with the GB's? I can only apologise in advance and hope that this will not spoil your trip too much.

The URSC has asked Mike Reid to get the situation clarified as soon as possible. But what the heck, we'll beat Biarritz no matter where the match is played!

Perhaps I should start taking those wee pills again.

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:56 am

Match has been confirmed as being in Biarritz as planned.

colinh · Post by **colinh** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:03 am

Perhaps I should start taking those wee pills again.

big pills more like.

Nahhh we nearly beat them last time around .......... have faith.

Colin

BR · Post by BR » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:14 am

from Ulster Branch:

Biarritz v Ulster: Venue
Following some speculation, Ulster Rugby can confirm that Ulster's away Heineken Cup match against Biarritz will be played in Biarritz's home stadium, the Parc des Sports Aguilera

Biarritz have undertaken some re-development at the ground in the Stade Haget grandstand, however Ulster Rugby has received official, written confirmation from ERC that the match, on 29th October, will not be affected.

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:34 am

colinh wrote:
Perhaps I should start taking those wee pills again.
big pills more like.

Nahhh we nearly beat them last time around .......... have faith.

Colin

I'll really, really try!

colinh · Post by **colinh** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:37 am

Its a bit like your avatar. The pain stops when you stop banging your head.

Colin

Freddie Benson · Post by **Freddie Benson** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:43 am

YoungMan wrote:GB`S ? ? ? ?

trust me, you don't want to know

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:43 am

Colin, I've been trying to figure out how to stop banging my head on the desk. Any ideas?

pwrmoore · Post by **pwrmoore** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:11 pm

YM,

there is a group of terrace dwellers (Gaz amonngst them) who style themselves as the GrouseBeaters (or GBs). From what I hear they're not a pretty sight.