Rugby Union Comp: 2020-21 European Heineken Champ Cup Qualifier 07.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:17

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Into the second half of the Qualifiers so the Late Posters is now in effect for the remainder of this Competition.

The Guinness Pro-14 (or Pro-12 as it is this year with the non-participation of the South African Teams) provides the 6 games for Round 7.

This Tournament may just require a Competition of it's own next season with the possible addition of South African Giants; Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers to make a mouth-watering Pro-16

Anyway, this Round's games will hopefully be played between 23/10/2020 and 26/10/2020.

The Munster v Cardiff game is the first PRO-14 game to be played on a Monday night and probably the first time my TV will will be turned on after the 6 o'clock news on a Monday.

The Rules:

Points System:

Points will be allocated in each Round based on finishing positions for the Round.

Fixtures for Round 07 which take place between 23/10/2020 and 26/10/2020. Game time (GMT) in brackets.

23/10/2020 : Guinness Pro-14 Round 3 - Leinster v Zebre (19:35)
23/10/2020 : Guinness Pro-14 Round 3 - Benetton v Scarlets (20:15)
24/10/2020 : Guinness Pro-14 Round 3 - Ospreys v Glasgow (17:30)
25/10/2020 : Guinness Pro-14 Round 3 - Ulster v Dragons (15:00)
25/10/2020 : Guinness Pro-14 Round 3 - Edinburgh v Connacht (19:35)
26/10/2020 : Guinness Pro-14 Round 3 - Munster v Cardiff (20:15)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Be careful with predictions.
If you post a prediction that has previously been posted, you are effectively putting yourself out of the competition.
I will try to post a warning if I see this happening but not guaranteed.

The Prize:

Austria 1958 Ski Championships (Post Card) & Mother's Day FDCs.

Finland 1982 Periodical Press & Kuopio Blocks x 4 CTO

Germany Berlin Zoo M/S, Used & MNH.

Yugoslavia 1973 Old Cities, 1974 Ice-Skating, Montenegro Stamp Centenary, Post Horn & Football World Cup, MNH.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:19

Pdotk = 242.

This is Pdotk's 3rd & Final Auto Post.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:22

The Late Posters kicks in from this Round onwards.

Late Posters must post a Prediction before 22:00 (GMT) on the Sunday of each Round.

This Rounds Late Posters list is as follows;

Late Posters for future Rounds;

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Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:22

For anyone looking in who has not entered the competition before there is no knowledge of Rugby Union required; it is basically a guess.

The Rules are always posted on the first post of the thread.

As for how to predict ? Well there are no rules really.

If you look at the Rules you will see I allow 35 points in the event of a game not being played. That is what I think should be the minimum number of points scored in a First Class Rugby Union encounter.

So;
1) Take 35 and multiply by the number of games.
2) Add/Subtract your age or house number.
3) Add/Subtract the number of cats/dogs you have.
4) Add/Subtract the ages of your Children.
4) Add/Subtract the day of the month.

There's a possible prediction ?

There is no magic formula. It's all a bit of fun.

All of course are welcome to join.

John

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:23

Future Rounds.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:24

Current Standings.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:24

European Club Rankings.

These rankings are totally provisional.

gmoney · Post by **gmoney** » 17 Oct 2020 00:25

I will guess 244, thanks as always John.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:26

Current/Future Competition Finals.

See http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=89349

See http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=89347

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:27

Future Competitions.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:28

Best of Luck All.

vicaf60 · Post by **vicaf60** » 17 Oct 2020 00:30

To continue the progression - 246

Thanks, John

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 00:34

Thanks John & Victor.

3 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/100/2020.

Ubobo.R.O. · Post by **Ubobo.R.O.** » 17 Oct 2020 01:01

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 01:04

Thanks T.

4 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/100/2020.

Jose Paulo · Post by **Jose Paulo** » 17 Oct 2020 01:37

John,
250 for me please.

Thanks.

MrSamoa · Post by **MrSamoa** » 17 Oct 2020 01:59

I'll try 249

Thanks,
Marty

Philexx · Post by **Philexx** » 17 Oct 2020 02:06

254 please, thanks

Clapas · Post by **Clapas** » 17 Oct 2020 02:13

I'll try 256

Thanks,

Thierry Clapas

henrik_rrb · Post by **henrik_rrb** » 17 Oct 2020 02:19

Really nice prizes, John! Thanks a lot!
Let's see if I can squeeze in here somewhere...

247.

PdotK · Post by **PdotK** » 17 Oct 2020 03:45

Thank you for helping me out Elkra! When will be the next Rugby competition?

sagi2917 · Post by **sagi2917** » 17 Oct 2020 03:57

Thank you Elkra. Please consider my guess as 243

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 04:27

Thanks Jose, Marty, George (safe on the Late Posters List

), Thierry, Henrik & Sagi.

At this stage I'm pretty sure you people probably understand the concept of "Social Distancing"; I cannot say the same for your Predictions though.

10 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/100/2020.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 04:31

PdotK wrote: ↑17 Oct 2020 03:45 Thank you for helping me out Elkra! When will be the next Rugby competition?

No problem Deepthi.

Covid permitting, I have weekly Rounds scheduled for various Finals up to May of 2021 so weekly until then and probably beyond.

Your Gallagher Premiership Prize is packed and I will mail it on Monday, nothing much happens in Ireland after 4:30 on Friday so no point mailing until then.

FairyFoot · Post by **FairyFoot** » 17 Oct 2020 05:44

262 for me please

Waffle · Post by **Waffle** » 17 Oct 2020 06:52

Waffle will go for his usual 268 please Elkra.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 06:56

Thanks Mia & David.

12 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/100/2020.

AMark · Post by **AMark** » 17 Oct 2020 07:38

Hi John,

I hope that you are doing fine?

I will go with 248.

Thank you for the competition and the prizes!

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 17 Oct 2020 07:54

Thanks Mark, all good here

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13 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/100/2020.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 19 Oct 2020 01:56

13 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/100/2020.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 19 Oct 2020 01:58

The Late Posters deadline is getting pretty near and only George (Philexx) is safe.

Stamp collector · Post by **Stamp collector** » 19 Oct 2020 02:26

Thank you Elkra. I will go with 275.

goof · Post by **goof** » 19 Oct 2020 02:53

Hi John

Missed the last round will go for 240 please

regards
Mick

Post by **gavin-h** » 19 Oct 2020 03:56

I was sure I'd posted on this one previously, but can't see my prediction and can't remember what I said, so...

... a lower-than-low 232 for me please, predicated on a Covid postponement or too, and some dour Scottish rugby in "Grim Up North" weather conditions.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 19 Oct 2020 04:32

Thanks SC, Mick & Gavin.

16 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/10/2020.

Congrats on your win in Round 6 Gavin.

Hankmccoy · Post by **Hankmccoy** » 19 Oct 2020 20:13

252 please.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 19 Oct 2020 21:16

Thanks Aaron.

17 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/10/2020.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 19 Oct 2020 21:19

JKA did not make the Late Posters deadline so we lose him for this Round.

JKA · Post by **JKA** » 20 Oct 2020 01:46

238 this time please

JKA · Post by **JKA** » 20 Oct 2020 01:47

Just saw round 7 and to late already

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 21 Oct 2020 09:31

Sorry about that JKA but the Late Posters Rule is now in effect.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 21 Oct 2020 09:32

17 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/10/2020.

TheRoyalCounty · Post by **TheRoyalCounty** » 22 Oct 2020 08:02

303 for me...

Thanks John for organising and the lovely prizes.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 23 Oct 2020 07:19

Thanks Stuart.

18 Entries for the Round.

Closes: 12:00 (GMT) Friday 23/10/2020.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 23 Oct 2020 22:03

Round 7 now Closed.

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 23 Oct 2020 23:04

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 23 Oct 2020 23:07

Best of Luck All.

Round 8 now posted, see; https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=92661

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 24 Oct 2020 19:24

Results:
Leinster 63 v 8 Zebre
Benetton 3 v 10 Scarlets
Running Total: 84

Today:
Ospreys v Glasgow (17:30)

Sunday:
Ulster v Dragons (15:00)
Edinburgh v Connacht (19:35)

Monday:
Munster v Cardiff (20:15)

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 25 Oct 2020 00:39

Only the 1 game in Round 7 today but we're within an hour of some interesting matches which are not part of the Round.

Ireland host Italy in their re-arranged 6-Nations clash. A Bonus point win is a MUST here, then repeat the dose in Paris next weekend to clinch the Championship.

France & Wales square up in Paris in an International Test while Exeter and Wasps meet to decide this years Gallagher Premiership Champions.

Sadly tomorrow's clash between England and the Barbarians has been cancelled after 12 Barbarians players were stood down for breaking Covid rules. "The players left their hotel bubble - contrary to team protocols - to have dinner at a London restaurant."

It comes as no surprise really that a "number of" $aracen$ players were involved.

The sense of entitlement and arrogance at that club is simply beyond belief.

Have a Good Weekend & Stay Safe All.
John

Elkra · Post by **Elkra** » 25 Oct 2020 04:29

Results:
Leinster v Zebre (19:35)
Benetton v Scarlets (20:15)

Half-TimeToday:
Ospreys 10 v 12 Glasgow
Running Total: 106

Tomorrow:
Ulster v Dragons (15:00)
Edinburgh v Connacht (19:35)

Monday:
Munster v Cardiff (20:15)