HomeNations Enters Second Week
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27 Nov 2006, 08:40
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The Gamersnation HomeNations Cup is entering its second week. For those that don't know, the HomeNations is an ET version of the ruby union annual competition the 6 nations (originally known as the HomeNations, when it consisted of only England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales). This is the first event of its kind, allowing players not selected for the United Kingdom NC team to strut their stuff on ETTV.
Though the names may not be, the games have been anything but uninteresting. The opening match, known as the Calcutta Cup between England and Scotland ended with England receiving a forfeit loss and one English player being disqualified - nearly leading to the team withdrawing from the competition in protest. Since then things have calmed down and England took a close win in their second match against a strong Irish team last Thursday, followed by a victory over Wales last night. Leaving them top of the group and qualified for the final, having played all their matches.
Currently, Scotland are the only team that can still achieve a Grand Slam, having won their only match. Tonight they play Wales in a rescheduled clash which they enter as clear favourites. Though this will be no walkover due to Wales fighting to avoid the wooden spoon.
The current group standings are...
The final and most likely determining match will take place on an unscheduled day this week - the winner earning themselves a place in the final to face England. Though Scotland are favourites to achieve this, Ireland are not to be underestimated. They recently took an impressive win over Slovenia in the NationsCup and are arguably the most active of the four. Keep watching Gamestv.org for match details.
Though the names may not be, the games have been anything but uninteresting. The opening match, known as the Calcutta Cup between England and Scotland ended with England receiving a forfeit loss and one English player being disqualified - nearly leading to the team withdrawing from the competition in protest. Since then things have calmed down and England took a close win in their second match against a strong Irish team last Thursday, followed by a victory over Wales last night. Leaving them top of the group and qualified for the final, having played all their matches.
Currently, Scotland are the only team that can still achieve a Grand Slam, having won their only match. Tonight they play Wales in a rescheduled clash which they enter as clear favourites. Though this will be no walkover due to Wales fighting to avoid the wooden spoon.
The current group standings are...
The final and most likely determining match will take place on an unscheduled day this week - the winner earning themselves a place in the final to face England. Though Scotland are favourites to achieve this, Ireland are not to be underestimated. They recently took an impressive win over Slovenia in the NationsCup and are arguably the most active of the four. Keep watching Gamestv.org for match details.
More accurate imo.