A Narrow Win By Leinster

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All the virtues of rugby were satisfied when Leinster and Harlequins were upbeat against each other. It was a tough combat for both the teams to fight and go ahead but there was one winner. The win by Leinster was no doubt but camouflaging as there were flaws in the game which can be easily notified. The game overall was of low quality in comparison to other games. With every persuasion there was a mistake.

Harlequins will surely wonder what went wrong in their game. Eric Gonthier the official of the match docked out Mike Brown. Similarly Tim Swiel missed a place kick straight forward consecutively in the second match. Pool points would have been increased. It will always be remembered as victory of Leinster as there were some great displays from the individuals Dominic Ryan, Ian Madigan and Jamie Heaslip. Overall the performance was stunning from the side of Leinster. It was the line side which was wasted by the home team. Penalties were raised by the home team. The opening 40 minutes from Leinster was disastrous with unfortunate shots, careless mistake and poor strokes. Leinster was pushing the boundaries in vain by not maintaining the pressure.

They lacked patience as well as precision which is required utmost and are key principles in the game. They should take a cue from their mistake and go ahead with proper mindset. Harlequins started the game beautifully but they could not capitalise on that. It was fine display of defence from the side of Leinster’s man Jimmy Gopperth which worked like magic. Leinster then finally got back their rhythm in quick succession.  Loopholes were there which both teams do realise but surely Leinster got that edge of narrow slide which made them winners against Harlequins. Flaws are to be rectified by both the teams.

Leeds criticizes RFL’s Hardaker investigation

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Leeds are seemingly infuriated over the controversies regarding Zak Hardaker and have reportedly criticized of the investigation carried on by RFL on their full-back.

The Rhinos have tagged the RFL investigation as a “witch-hunt”.

According to sources, the investigation is pertinent to the comments meant towards Helens’ 2nd rower Flanagan (Mark) in past Friday’s thirteen-twelve triumph for Saints.

Gary Hetherington, Rhinos CEO is puzzled as why the investigation is being launched as Richard Silverwood, math referee, neither commented nor reported any sort of incident.

“We are actually concerned that a witch-hunt is going on by RFL towards Hardaker & we need to call for external investigation about the issues regarding the investigation”, Hetherington stated while stating their agitation regarding RFL’s investigation.

“We are aware that Match Commissioner has been asked by media at post-match media conference whether the match Referee had noted about any comment or incident & he said “No””, he continued.”We need clear explanation as why Referee’s report suddenly now contains references to some possible comment.”

“It deems incongruent with RFL’s stance & vigour that the group is presently pursuing the incident with which the referee won’t have noted this to superior that night, as per pertinent protocols, or have taken some steps during this game.”

“We do understand that one Helens’ guys has been already interviewed & he has declared that he didn’t hear anything. The whole issue seems really mysterious & use of one lip reader particularly has rendered a novel dimension to the on-field conduct- especially while the matches are televised”, he continued.

“We also need to comprehend that why RFL people are so rigorous with the investigation. The only personnel who seems to have got hold of anything regarding this issue is the match Referee & he has reported it belatedly, in spite of not raking steps on field.”