The Saints will play Saracens at Franklin's Gardens in the semi-finals of the 2009/10 LV= Cup.
Who the Saints had as possible opponents changed half-a-dozen times during the course of the match at Vicarage Road as the lead changed hands repeatedly.
Gloucester's five-point haul at the Twickenham Stoop earlier in the day had secured their berth in the knock-outs, and as Saracens kickers Glen Jackson and Derick Hougaard nudged their side in front it looked as though it would be the Cherry and Whites who the Saints would face.
But two tries from former Saint Will Harries helped Newport-Gwent Dragons leave Vicarage Road with a 23-22 win, and send Saracens to Franklin's Gardens for the March 14th semi-final.
Ticket details will be announced for the LV= Cup semi-final as soon as they have been finalised.
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News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
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Date: 07/02/2010 19:40
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It's Sarries
Posted by: Mark H nli (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:45
Dragons win 23-22, and refunds on the Sarries half season tickets are available tomorrow.
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: desbralass (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:48
After watching all those desperate attempts at drop goals,I should think they will give a refund
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Benefit for Bruce please.
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: smurfomatic (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:49
Wonder how many half season tickets they actually sold?
Other semi is Cardiff v Gloucester if my shoddy Sunday evening maths are right?
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Other semi is Cardiff v Gloucester if my shoddy Sunday evening maths are right?
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Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: Mark H (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:49
Large has just said the same to me!
The semis are at 12.15 and 4pm - I would guess we would end up with the earlier one due to travelling distance.
The semis are at 12.15 and 4pm - I would guess we would end up with the earlier one due to travelling distance.
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: ajack (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:53
There should be a real bu££ about the place with all those half season ticket holders getting their money back.
They have some very good players but they are just so boring to watch.
They have some very good players but they are just so boring to watch.
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: bish01 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:55
Let's bury them.Surely the combination of match ref and video ref can't save them again?
COYS!!!
COYS!!!
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: jdusty (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:59
As far as I can see it is Glos that are visiting us next and not Sarries.
Either way Home advantage in a semi final, perfect.
Either way Home advantage in a semi final, perfect.
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: Mark H (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 19:01
Just beating them would be enough for me. They won't really lose anyone, we will have a few out. It won't be easy.
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: Mark H (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 19:02
Saints 16
Cardiff 15
Glaws 11
Sarries 10.
1 v 4
2 v 3
Cardiff 15
Glaws 11
Sarries 10.
1 v 4
2 v 3
Re: It's Sarries
Posted by: St_Bart (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 19:06
Sarries were victims of their own director of rugby's inflexible instructions.
Even when they did win a break down ball they had no idea what to do with it other than persist with the turgid drop goals from far too far out.
But fair play to Dragons, any team coached by Paul Turner will always be innovative, and they deserved to win.
Church's X block L739 still deafened by St Colin
Even when they did win a break down ball they had no idea what to do with it other than persist with the turgid drop goals from far too far out.
But fair play to Dragons, any team coached by Paul Turner will always be innovative, and they deserved to win.
Church's X block L739 still deafened by St Colin
Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 16:45
Well looks that way.
Do we have a full team selection or does the sick nations thing get in the way?
Anyone know why it is a Sunday and rids us of euan?
Do we have a full team selection or does the sick nations thing get in the way?
Anyone know why it is a Sunday and rids us of euan?
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Wee Jim (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:10
Same weekend as scotland v england I think.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:17
In which case... Hartley was the worse player I have ever seen! as for Foden why on earth pick him and not play him. About time the management checked the young upstart and get a proper play in!
As our game is a Sunday we could allow euan to play.
Hope there is no second string international.
As our game is a Sunday we could allow euan to play.
Hope there is no second string international.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:32
Mind you watching the game the potential opposition has changed about 5 times so far and all three teams we could play have been there.
As I write is Sarries but along way to go.
As I write is Sarries but along way to go.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Phil. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:33
Quote:Chris Hoddle
"As our game is a Sunday we could allow euan to play. Hope there is no second string international..."
Chris, Euan won't play any form of rugby on a Sunday, whether it's International or for Saints.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: shendy (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:50
Great try from Will Harries as Dragons lead Sarries at HT
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Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Flinstone Saint (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:10
This is a real tease - our oppo in the semi final changes every couple of minutes depending on the score of the Sarries match.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: StMidge (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:15
Harries has 2 now and looks really good (obviously that spell on load to Bedford helped a lot).
But Saffers have just gone into the lead following a Chris Wyles try.
But Saffers have just gone into the lead following a Chris Wyles try.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: David Tavener (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:34
Scotland I seem to recall only had one match on the Sunday's and that was this week. All the others are on Saturday. Therefore we will never have Murray unless he doesn't get selected by Scotland.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Phil. (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:39
Quote:David Tavener
Scotland I seem to recall only had one match on the Sunday's and that was this week. All the others are on Saturday. Therefore we will never have Murray unless he doesn't get selected by Scotland.
and the Loved-Up semi-final is on the Sunday so Euan will not be available for selection anyway...
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: David Tavener (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:42
very true, it is a mickey mouse cup and it's a good test of our props too
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Flinstone Saint (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:44
And it's Sarries to visit FG for the semi final.
Re: Tractor boys to plough up Piggies patch?
Posted by: Connect (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 19:18
Oh good, another chance to @#$%& off Dr Venter..
Dragons beating Sarries
Posted by: St_Bart (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:52
13-12 at HT. And ex Saint will harries scored an absolutely scorching try.
Dragons are being very inventive and Sarries are looking frustrated.
Church's X block L739 still deafened by St Colin
Dragons are being very inventive and Sarries are looking frustrated.
Church's X block L739 still deafened by St Colin
Re: Dragons beating Sarries
Posted by: losman321 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 19:26
WE GOT SARFIES IN NEXT ROUND
Looks like Scarlets.... oh no its not!!!
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 16:33
..with just a few minutes to go Glos are losing by 10 they need to win and score a try about 6 minutes to go but glos are pushing forward.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:02:07:16:41:37 by Chris Hoddle.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010:02:07:16:41:37 by Chris Hoddle.
Re: Looks like Scarlets....
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 16:36
Try glos
5 point gap Glos need to win. 29 24 5mins left.
5 point gap Glos need to win. 29 24 5mins left.
Re: Looks like Scarlets....
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 16:40
Glos score 29 29
Last conversion to win and go through!!!!!
Last conversion to win and go through!!!!!
Re: Looks like Scarlets....Oh no its not!
Posted by: Chris Hoddle (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 16:41
Glos win!!!
we play glos!
we play glos!
Re: Looks like Scarlets....
Posted by: Toulousian Firefighter (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 16:42
Oh dear, I was looking forward to a nice easy win against the Scarlets 
Re: Looks like Scarlets.... oh no its not!!!
Posted by: Gloucester BAZ (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:43
Hope it is Northampton. The two most traditional of GP teams and the two best supported sides too. Looking forward to it.
Re: Looks like Scarlets.... oh no its not!!!
Posted by: SumoSaint (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 17:55
Quote "The two most traditional of GP teams and the two best supported sides too."
Erm, I think Leicester might want to disagree with you there, BAZ.
Erm, I think Leicester might want to disagree with you there, BAZ.
Re: Looks like Scarlets.... oh no its not!!!
Posted by: Gloucester BAZ (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 18:19
Erm, I think Leicester might want to disagree with you there, BAZ.
I did say supported Sumo. A green barbour for those in the middle of the country, with good road links, who like the occasional game of rugger or like the shirt, doesn't make them good supporters. When Tiggers come to Kingsholm it's a case of spot the Leicester fan.
I did say supported Sumo. A green barbour for those in the middle of the country, with good road links, who like the occasional game of rugger or like the shirt, doesn't make them good supporters. When Tiggers come to Kingsholm it's a case of spot the Leicester fan.
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: Big Bird© (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 20:00
I sincerely hope it is a 4pm kick-off.
For those family men amongst us Sunday 14th March is mothering sunday, and with a table already booked for Sunday lunch Mrs Big Bird is not going to best pleased when her loving children cancel it so that they can go to FG instead.
Tense times ahead
For those family men amongst us Sunday 14th March is mothering sunday, and with a table already booked for Sunday lunch Mrs Big Bird is not going to best pleased when her loving children cancel it so that they can go to FG instead.
Tense times ahead
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: ClaireJ (IP Logged)
Date: 07/02/2010 20:10
I sincerely hope it isn't a 4pm kick-off. Sunday night in the roadworks on the M25 isn't my idea of a fun time!!
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: Phil. (IP Logged)
Date: 08/02/2010 00:09
Thanks for your work on the site tonight, David.
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: Rupes (IP Logged)
Date: 08/02/2010 07:48
excuse the intrusion from the Sarries site, but is the Sunday confirmed? I thought for some reason it was the 13th (ie Saturday), may well be wrong though.
Neither phishing nor trolling, which is I know what some of you expect from some members of our board, genuine enquiry.
Neither phishing nor trolling, which is I know what some of you expect from some members of our board, genuine enquiry.
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: St Marlowe (IP Logged)
Date: 08/02/2010 07:59
Hi Rupes
From the RFU
The semi finalists of the LV= Cup are ranked as follows:
1 Northampton Saints
2 Cardiff Blues
3 Gloucester Rugby
4 Saracens
The semi finals will be played on Sunday, March 14 as follows:
Northampton Saints (1) v Saracens (4) at Franklin's Gardens
Cardiff Blues (2) v Gloucester Rugby (3) at Cardiff City Stadium
The order of the semi finals (1215 and 1615) will be determined after consultation with broadcasters SkySports
David Lowrence
"It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously."
--Peter Ustinov
From the RFU
The semi finalists of the LV= Cup are ranked as follows:
1 Northampton Saints
2 Cardiff Blues
3 Gloucester Rugby
4 Saracens
The semi finals will be played on Sunday, March 14 as follows:
Northampton Saints (1) v Saracens (4) at Franklin's Gardens
Cardiff Blues (2) v Gloucester Rugby (3) at Cardiff City Stadium
The order of the semi finals (1215 and 1615) will be determined after consultation with broadcasters SkySports
David Lowrence
"It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously."
--Peter Ustinov
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: ChrisG (IP Logged)
Date: 08/02/2010 08:08
Time to get that red shirt out for the free beer again...
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: Rupes (IP Logged)
Date: 08/02/2010 08:41
ChrisG - don't restrict yourself to beer, I think we brought cashew nuts with us last time as well 
Re: News: Saints to face Saracens in the LV= Semi Finals
Posted by: Haslam (IP Logged)
Date: 08/02/2010 10:23
Quote:ChrisG
Time to get that red shirt out for the free beer again...
You better get working on your accent as well, the following is bound to get you a drink...
"Haai! Ek het jou soveel verlang! Ek het dors, 'n Bier, asseblief. Gesondheid!"
Look forward to seeing you there!
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