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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • CutlasshoundC
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      @Maynard:

      Oh yes, the GRAND SLAM!

      Well done England.

      Indeed!  Couldn't help feeling for Lancaster a bit.  He obviously had the vision to include a large number of the right ingredients, but ultimately couldn't bring it together for the WC.

      Plus apologies, thought I had responded to your previous post.

      Re Connor O'Shea, sad to see him go as he has done a lot for Quins and the academy, but we have thought that it has been on the cards for a while.  Heard that he may be going to London Irish, which would make sense.

      Quins put in a spectacularly awful performance at the weekend.  Pointless kicking aplenty and rubbish passing (lost count of how many times they dropped the ball).  Issues which were compounded by the fact that Worcester were awarded a try, even though their player stepped out of play and was flagged by the linesman.  One of the few times that TMO was justified but the ref didn't even bother to check (despite being booed solidly for five minutes). Unbelievable!

      I ain't got time to bleed.

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      • M
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        Did anyone watch the first round of the 6 Nations? Slow start for England but an ugly win is better than no win. Also, I never thought I'd say this, but well done Scotland!

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        • AlexA
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          I did. Would have been interesting if Italy managed to hold onto their lead too..

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          • CutlasshoundC
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            Agreed. Be interested to see how they progress over time under Connor O'Shea.

            Scotland were the standout performance of the weekend imo. England were pretty crap on the whole until the subs came on!

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            I ain't got time to bleed.

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            • HemiH
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              Season will begin shortly here in NZ… looking forward to the Lions Tour.

              Have you guys heard of the book Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life. 15 Lessons In Leadership written by James Kerr?

              It's got some interesting insights into the All Blacks culture, things like sweeping the sheds after games... you'd be hard pressed to find any tier 1 teams doing that... although I saw the Australian team picking up rubbish not long ago so they've obviously read the book.

              How is England going under Eddie Jones?

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              • GilesG
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                Three wins off breaking New Zealands record of consecutive wins…..So OKish  😃

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • HemiH
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                  Wow! We never really see any of the games in Europe… Eddie Jones is a good coach.

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                  • M
                    Maynard Friedman
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                    Well done Scotland and Ireland. On my way to Twickers now, don't mess this one up England!

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                    • Madame ButtonflyM
                      Madame Buttonfly
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                      Have fun @Maynard Friedman - I used to manage occasional corporate hospitality at Twickers and saw some great matches, but not for many years…  will be watching from comfort of sofa  🙂

                      AKA Mrs G

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                        Cheers madam b, I'm hoping for a try-fest and edging one step closer to the world record for consecutive victories, but I'm counting no chickens…

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                        • HemiH
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                          Brilliant tactics used by Italy. New Zealand Super Rugby teams were doing this a few seasons ago, although nowhere near as good as Italy.

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                          • gbougardG
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                            OK you Iron Hearters, this Saturday's All Blacks - Lions is a HUGE game
                            Lions have a shot at winning the series
                            I've watched all the games of this tour, skipping work when necessary
                            I'm a big AB fan and usually feel pretty confident, but this time, I'm kinda biting my nails already.

                            Sly Dunbar bigs up IH on YT
                            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2OM738mKY
                            Sly & Robbie A Run Tings
                            Gregory Isaacs Liveth 4 I-ver

                            Renault: What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
                            Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
                            Renault: The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
                            Ric

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                            • M
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                              #prayforthelions - I really hope they can cause an upset on Saturday.

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                              • M
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                                Anyone watching the rugby league World Cup? I wonder who Australia will beat in the final!  :-\

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                                • AetasA
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                                  • AetasA
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                                    Europe 1 Teams:
                                    Espania, Romenia, Belgium, Russia, Germany
                                    Play-off in February 2018

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                                      6 Nations is back! I have a sneaking feeling that England won’t make it 3 in a row this year, hope I’m wrong though.

                                      Could be the most open tournament we’ve had in a few years.

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                                      • hajdukH
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                                        I am still enthusiast and optimist to see the french team back. Not easy…but!but! Young talent Jalibert -19 years old- will start today. Front Sexton...for a start for him...✌️
                                        Rugby forever!![emoji869][emoji869]

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                                        "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                                        • JDelageJ
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                                          Yeah France has not really shined recently.

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                                          • hajdukH
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                                            You are very gentle and very diplomate with your «not really shined…» [emoji6][emoji18][emoji16]

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                                            "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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