Spanish rugby

[CraigChalmers Profile]

I've been seeing a few suggestions on Scottish rugby pages over the last couple of weeks that Spain are being considered as an alternative destination for Scotland's summer tour (originally planned for eastern Europe), due to concerns that Romania aren't strong enough opposition. Has there been any suggestion of this in Spain, or is it just speculation from Scotland fans? (I would think it unlikely, given Spain are already likely to be busy with Rugby Europe Championship games, and the re-arranged Classic All Blacks game, assuming it is still on?)

[Armchair Fan Profile]

There was some suggestion on the matter when 2021 REC fixtures were released and a Spanish staff member said recently something odd about a possible interesting test match in July, but I don't think there is anything set in stone and rather than tied to Romania's form (it wouldn't be too different to Spain's in July, to be honest), I'd say it depends on where Lions tour takes place and whether the rest of 6 Nations sides can tour as planned or stay in Europe. I'd welcome some links anyway

Classic All Blacks is scheduled for May but everybody knows it won't happen then so promoter will have to find an alternative date, probably in Autumn.

[Thomas Profile]

What no Classic All Blacks match!

Seriously I hope it finally does happen in the Autumn.

[Armchair Fan Profile]

Not too good news about domestic championship. Barça and Alcobendas managed to play their postponed game last weekend (30-32 win for Alcobendas) but Barça has now positive COVID cases and has had to postpone their match against VRAC this weekend and who knows when will this one be played...

This is how standings look right now...

Top 6 after Round 12/16


Bottom 6 after Round 12/16

[Armchair Fan Profile]

División de Honor 2020-21 - Round 13 - Live Streaming
Saturday 16:30 - SilverStorm El Salvador v Ampo Ordizia


Sunday 12:00 - Complutense Cisneros v Les Abelles


Sunday 12:30 - Lexus Alcobendas v UBU-Bajo Cero


Sunday 13:00 - Getxo v UE Santboiana


In addition to VRAC-Barça, Ciencias-Independiente had to be postponed as well due to COVID cases.

[Armchair Fan Profile]

División de Honor 2020-21 - Round 13 - Results and Standings
Lexus Alcobendas 22 - 13 Universidad de Burgos-Bajo Cero
SilverStorm El Salvador 20-18 Ampo Ordizia
Complutense Cisneros 62-24 Les Abelles
Getxo 25-24 UE Santboiana

Top 6 after Round 13/16


Bottom 6 after Round 13/16


Highlights


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Interview with Clubs Association president:

[Working Class Rugger Profile]

División de Honor 2020-21 - Round 13 - Results and Standings
Lexus Alcobendas 22 - 13 Universidad de Burgos-Bajo Cero
SilverStorm El Salvador 20-18 Ampo Ordizia
Complutense Cisneros 62-24 Les Abelles
Getxo 25-24 UE Santboiana

Top 6 after Round 13/16


Bottom 6 after Round 13/16


Highlights


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Interview with Clubs Association president:

First time in a long while that I've actually been able to watch some of the games you've posted. I quite enjoyed. The overall standard seems pretty good. Hopefully they can continue to progress and perhaps achieve the professionalism targets in the near-ish future.

[Armchair Fan Profile]

What no Classic All Blacks match!

Seriously I hope it finally does happen in the Autumn.

They just sent an e-mail: postponed until May 2022.

[Armchair Fan Profile]

División de Honor 2020-21 - Round 14 - Live Streaming
Saturday 13:00 - Complutense Cisneros v Ciencias Universidad Pablo de Olavide

[Armchair Fan Profile]

División de Honor 2020-21 - Round 14 - Live Streaming
Sunday 12:00 - Ampo Ordizia v UBU-Bajo Cero


Sunday 12:30 - Lexus Alcobendas v VRAC Quesos Entrepinares


Sunday 12:30 - SilverStorm El Salvador v Barça Rugbi


Sunday 12:30 - Mazabi Santander Independiente v UE Santboiana

[Armchair Fan Profile]

División de Honor 2020-21 - Round 14 - Results and Standings
Lexus Alcobendas 33 - 11 VRAC Quesos Entrepinares
SilverStorm El Salvador 39 - 19 Barça Rugbi
Ampo Ordizia 24 - 20 Universidad de Burgos-Bajo Cero

Complutense Cisneros 30 - 23 Ciencias Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Mazabi Santander Independiente 17 - 18 UE Santboiana
Les Abelles P-P Getxo

Top 6 after Round 14/16


Bottom 6 after Round 14/16


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División de Honor B regular season is over and in two weeks time promotion play-off will start:
- La Vila (1) v Pasek Belenos Avilés (8)
- CAU Valencia (4) v Hernani (5)
- Pozuelo Rugby Union (3) v Unión Rugby Almería (6)
- Bizkaia Gernika (2) v Fénix Zaragoza (7)

Given how tight schedule is due to COVID this season, play-offs will be played with a single game per round hosted by the higher ranked seed instead of the traditional home and away format. La Vila and Gernika are big favorites.