User talk:Bcp67/archive2

Rugby Union

Thanks for the words of support. Once you get your head around the notability issue, you can get some good work done. Some nice work from your good self too, especially on the Lions. I hope you approve of some of the layouts I placed over your original work, I basically mimiced other rugby sites to try and create uniformity. If there's any rugby field you would like me to look into please drop me a note, I've almost finished the 1905 Welsh team verses the All Blacks and wondering where to go next. Cheers FruitMonkey (talk) 20:49, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Title of Lions tours

I've had the identical thought you are having. I've created the page 1980 New Zealand rugby union tour of Wales, a tour of just 7 games with two in North America. On one hand it feels I'm ignoring the American teams, on the other hand it makes for a stupidly long page title if I include them. I'm presently sticking with the main country toured, ie the most matches played, but I'm sure if we offend people they will challenge it.

Barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		For your excellent work on multiple rugby union pages. FruitMonkey (talk) 00:08, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

I always said that when I got one, I would give one out. And you my friend deserve it. Great work!

Dual-code internationals

Thanks for that inf on those Wallaby debut dates. I write on DCIs. Arthur Daniels is a Welshman who is classified as such but the article only refers to a RL career. Can you confirm if he played RU internationally and when he debuted. Rgds -Sticks66 14:42, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

When you say he didn't play a full international do you mean that he didn't play a Test ? Or do you mean he didn't wear the Welsh national colours at all ? Rgds -Sticks66 06:49, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

English DCIs

Most kind of you. Yes please Could I get the RU International : Test debut date, opposition and venue for John Bentley Andy Farrell Ray French, Barrie-Jon Mather. And does this book of yours also have dates for players RL Int'l debut ? -Sticks66 12:54, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Thnx. New Zealand played a single Test against Scotland in Edinburgh in 1905. Does your book say what field was the venue ? The scrum.stats site says "tba". -Sticks66 03:43, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

1979 England to of Japn, Tonga and Fiji

The 'tests' were at these venues

'Tests'

Scores and results list England's points tally first.

Opposing Teams	For	Against	Date	Venue	Competition	Winner
Japan	21	19	13/05/1979	Kintetsu Hanazono Stadium, Osaka	Tour Match
Japan	38	18	20/05/1979	Olympic Stadium, Tokyo	Tour Match
Fiji	19	7	20/05/1979	National Stadium, Suva	Tour Match
Tonga	37	17	01/06/1979	Teufaiva Sport Stadium, Nuku’alofa	Tour Match

If you look at the other tours they don't have links to the clubs you see but if you want to add info to these tour you can.

Also what you are missignis how many the players had at the time.

All Black Tests

I think it's best to have a All Black section for their Home Matches but thier could be an article for the Away Matches.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr Hall of England (talk • contribs)

1927-28 Waratahs tour

Thx. Trust no-one in the RU project minds that I've incorporated that match result format we use in WP:RL (most consistently we use it in our SoO series articles like here). Maybe it's going over the top but I'm contemplating doing full team line-ups for the 5 Tests of the Tour. Do any existing RU arts show a format that's been adopted for such line ups? -Sticks66 23:42, 21 August 2008 (UTC)

That 1980 Lions article is impressive. I was actually contemplating a side by side vertical line-up such as here NRL season 1999 or when used for a series it looks like SoO 2006. But actually I've always liked that horizontal format as per SA 1906 & it's very neat and discrete when the small font is used. So I might go that way. -Sticks66 02:28, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Proof Reading

Thanks for reading the articles I've been working on. It's obvious I'm not.FruitMonkey (talk) 08:22, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

List of All Black Tests in New Zealand --> List of All Black Test matches

Hi! Are you prepared to step up and actually make this list into a list of All Black test matches? Because at the moment it is quite clearly a list of All Black Tests in New Zealand. --Stormie (talk) 22:27, 1 September 2008 (UTC)

Charlie Newman

My fault, I never use sandboxes (as you've probably guessed), so I finish an article in one sitting and then notice all the mistakes. So if you want to correct my errors, then be my guest. By the way, how did you spot it so fast, you hit it within 10 minutes of it going live! FruitMonkey (talk) 20:17, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

Irish rugby edits

Cheers for the kind words. I’m not an expert but know a little and I am willing to have a go and help improve articles when I can. Just expanded University College Cork RFC article. You can always ask about names and I'll try my best to help. Djln--Djln (talk) 20:25, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

• I would’nt worry too much about editing Ireland rugby articles when it comes to politics. I’ve yet to come across anything overly political. However if you what to see some conflicts, try editing articles on Irish soccer ! That can be a real minefield. Several Irish rugby clubs were formed by ex-college students because it was these colleges that developed the game. When students graduated there were not many clubs to join so they had to form their own. In Ireland university teams, in all sports, often play at quite a senior level and in national leagues rather then separate university leagues. The most notable example is University College Dublin A.F.C. who play in the top level of the national soccer league and have even represented Ireland in European competition. Even UCC RFC or more then just an average student team. They play in the national league and while playing for UCC, players have been capped, not only by Ireland but also by the Lions. Djln--Djln (talk) 22:29, 2 September 2008 (UTC)

• There is a bit of confusion when it comes to clubs/colleges in the All Ireland league. Some college teams are exclusively for students whereas others are open to all and others have conditions. For example Trinity College Dublin only lets current students play (it may let graduates play also). UCC traditionally only let current students play but to my knowledge it is now an 'open' club...i.e. any college graduate may play. This was done in order to maintain their competitiveness in the AIL (poor school exam results meant less and less students were actually going to college – therefore less were playing on the rugby teams). The University of Limerick is completely open and lets anyone play. Again, this was done to increase their competitiveness by amalgamating the college team with the nearby 'Bohemians' rugby team to form 'U.L Bohemians'. On the whole, they are all 'clubs' that compete in the All Ireland league but each has different and varying connections to their original status as 'pure' college (or intervarsity) teams.

I hope this has helped clarify.MrShovels (talk) 10:28, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

• I think that would be correct. To my knowledge a 'Mick English' did play for the British and Irish Lions on that tour whilst being a Bohemians RFC player. I'm not 100% sure when the amalgamation took place between The University of Limerick and Bohemians RFC but it was close to the 1990's so I would think it correct to maintain the link to 'Bohemians RFC' as opposed to 'U.L Bohemians RFC'.

Again, I hope this helps.--MrShovels (talk) 10:29, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

Irish Rugby Tours

Could you look at tours of the country please and tell me what is wrong.

Here is the hyperlink Category:Ireland national rugby union team tours.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr Hall of England (talk • contribs)

Can you have a look for these tours because I think there are mistakes,— Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr Hall of England (talk • contribs)

Death dates

Thanks for getting the death date of Glyn Stephens. That's not the first time you've picked up a death date for a rugby player I've missed, do you have a web site you use, or do you have a good book? Cheers either-way. FruitMonkey (talk) 08:00, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

• Help, Clem Lewis, do you have a date of death?FruitMonkey (talk) 20:34, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
• Thanks, ...and Fred Scrine? FruitMonkey (talk) 15:19, 20 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Better than nothing. Thanks again. FruitMonkey (talk) 15:46, 20 September 2008 (UTC)
    • Do you have anything on Bobby Delahay, I just can't find a date of death. Thanks in advance FruitMonkey (talk) 20:32, 22 September 2008 (UTC)
    • My thanks FruitMonkey (talk) 20:47, 22 September 2008 (UTC)
      • Reggie Gibbs and Tom Arthur, you couldn't do the honours again? Thanks, FruitMonkey (talk) 19:28, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
        • Diolch. FruitMonkey (talk) 20:15, 26 September 2008 (UTC)
          • Got another one for you. Ossie Male. Thanks. FruitMonkey (talk) 10:49, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
          • And while you're at it, could you check out Viv Huzzey. Thanks again. FruitMonkey (talk) 19:13, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
          • Thanks; yeah, schoolboy error on my part. FruitMonkey (talk) 19:46, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
• For John Evans, I took the birth date from the Newport RFC site, which would then make him 19 when he joined Newport, otherwise he would have been 17, though that would make sense too. What do you suggest? FruitMonkey (talk) 20:05, 28 September 2008 (UTC)
  • Found another one who is immortal. Could you check Steve Morris (rugby union player), have no death date at present. FruitMonkey (talk) 21:35, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
    • Back again, could you please have a look for the legendary Jack Bassett, I'm presuming he is no longer with us. Cheers FruitMonkey (talk) 13:32, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
    • It seems I'm heading towards players who may still be alive or past your book as you mentioned, could you try and check Ned Jenkins and Archie Skym. You may have some luck? Cheers FruitMonkey (talk) 20:42, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
      • Thanks for Jenkins and Skym, yet another for you, if you may. Lonza Bowdler, also known as Lonzer Bowdler, Frank Bowdler, Arthur Bowdler, Frederick Bowdler, Fred Bowdler, Frederick Arthur Bowdler, A.F. Bowdler, F.A.Bowdler. Can't find two books that agree. Ta mate.FruitMonkey (talk) 22:08, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
        • Not expecting much from this, but when you have time could you check Frank Purdon. Cheers FruitMonkey (talk) 09:28, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
          • Thanks for looking for Purdon, but it was expected. Got a Welsh captain for you this time. Death date or middle name would be appreciated. Bernard Turnbull. Cheers, FruitMonkey (talk) 21:44, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
• Got another for you, Ernie Finch. Cheers. FruitMonkey (talk) 18:22, 30 October 2008 (UTC) ... and Jack Gore. FruitMonkey (talk) 20:20, 30 October 2008 (UTC) ...and Douglas Marsden-Jones. Ta. FruitMonkey (talk) 23:36, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

British Lions 1974

Tom Grace is included in 1974 Lions template, but not in related article. Any ideas Djln--Djln (talk) 21:29, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

New Zealand tours of South Africa

What do you think of these tours (Only '28 and '49 are done)

• 1928 New Zealand rugby union tour of South Africa
• 1949 New Zealand rugby union tour of South Africa
• 1960 New Zealand rugby union tour of Australia and South Africa
• 1970 New Zealand rugby union tour of Australia and South Africa
• 1976 New Zealand rugby union tour of South Africa
• 1992 New Zealand rugby union tour of Australia and South Africa
• 1996 New Zealand rugby union tour of South Africa

Reggie Gibbs

Yeah, hell of a player. It's incredible how much the past is forgotten, it appears to be natural in all sports though. In rugby everyone in Wales talks about Williams, Edwards, Morgan and John but forget about the people that did the same in the past. And lets face it, with modern competition and travel, players these days probably pick up three caps for every one that was once collected in the early 1900s. I'm sure you've seen it in horse racing; the fact that people fly, so one day in Ireland the next in Arabia, sod the guys that road the Derby with a broken leg in 1913. Sorry... off on one there. Also you were bang on with the 17 tries, the 18th was the British Lions. Thanks again FruitMonkey (talk) 20:55, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

New Zealand tours of the UK (Up to 1978)

Some links need to be added on the tour matches

• The Original All Blacks
• The Invincibles (rugby union)
• 1935-36 New Zealand rugby union tour of the British Isles and Canada
• 1953-54 New Zealand rugby union tour of the British Isles, France and North America (Not Done)
• 1963-64 New Zealand rugby union tour of the British Isles, France and North America (Not Done)
• 1967 New Zealand rugby union tour of the British Isles, France and Canada

Breeder

if your book shows it, would you mind inserting the breeder's name for Martial (horse). Thanx. Handicapper (talk) 15:15, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

Much appreciated. Handicapper (talk) 15:39, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

France national rugby union team tours

Do know anyone who can edit these articels please because I am desperate

British Lions

The name 'Lions' was first used by journalists to describe the British team in 1924, taken from a motif from the players' ties. That could explain the fact that Lions stuff was bouncing around before 1950. In 1949 the four Home Nations agreed to tour as an official combine. I now have a copy of Griffiths' book, and I see where you are coming from. What I would like to see is a programme or other such like fron the 1930s. Maybe I'll check rugbyrelics. FruitMonkey (talk) 23:17, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

More help

Would your book tell you who was the trainer of Blandford who won the 1922 Princess of Wales's Stakes? Thanks again. Handicapper (talk) 17:56, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Once again, thanx for helping out. British horse racing could use a little help as I just created British Horseracing Hall of Fame which only has horses right now but still represents a lot of horse bios to do. Handicapper (talk) 18:42, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Player biogrophies

It's Wikipedia; I couldn't object either way; but I'm glad you like the layout. If you don't mind me asking who are you aiming at covering, country and era-wise.FruitMonkey (talk) 11:36, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Miinnehoma

Thanks for correcting my correction. Last time I trust the BBC. From a BBC article...

Freddie Starr Owner of 1994 winner Minnehoma and famous comedian "Freddie Starr ate my hamster", read The Sun headline. Well, he didn't really, but perhaps almost as hard to believe was the fact he owned Grand National winner Miinnehoma.

...it seems they can't make up their mind at all. --LiamE (talk) 22:43, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

England rugby captains

Hi Bcp67, I spotted the discrepancy on the England captains and could not find any reference to Peter Winterbottom ever captaining England but was trying to find a positive reference before changing it. I'm still trying to find more detail for John Orwin to flesh out the article some more. Thanks for making the changes. noq (talk) 00:40, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

England rugby union captains box

I wanted to say thank you very much for your kind words regarding the England captains template and for the subsequent refinement of some of the links within it. Hopefully the template will highlight the gaps in the captain biographies and spur kind hearted souls to enlighten us.Kwib (talk) 15:45, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Totesport Bowl

I didn't know about the Whitbread Gold Label Cup! My info comes from both the 1990/91 Ladbrokes Companion ("Martell Cup Chase - First run in 1984"), and the Aintree Grand National Media Guide:

"The totesport Bowl, previously the Betfair Bowl and the Martell Cup, was first run in 1984. It was designed as a consolation prize for horses who were unable to run or were beaten in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham, and looked like providing just that at the very first attempt.

Drumlargan, who had been third to Burrough Hill Lad at Cheltenham, started at odds-on and came to the final fence in front. He then made a horrendous mistake which resulted in Frank Codd losing his irons and enabled Tom Taaffe to seize the initiative on Royal Bond. The Arthur Moore-trained 11-year-old became the first of the three winners trained in Ireland up to now."

I'll see if I can find out more about the previous race. – Zafonic (talk) 06:28, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Nell Gwyn Stakes

Thanks for the missing info – I'm going to try putting in the "earlier winners" of a lot of the British races, so please continue to help when you can – Zafonic (talk) 21:25, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records

I am very grateful to you for bringing this book to my attention. I now own a copy, and it is hugely informative. – Thanks again, Zafonic (talk) 18:36, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

British and Irish Lions record in New Zealand

I am trying to get this article to be as the same as the Lions v All Blacks page. Mr Hall of England (talk) 08:47, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Dambusters/nigger

Regarding your recent edit to operation Chastise: While I agree with the dates for the flight, all the sources I have seen/read say that the dog was killed in the early hours of 17th, while the flight was in progress, not before they set off. - That is definately the case in the film, are the other sources (can't remember where i've seen it at mo) all simply following the film? can you provide a source for the date of dog's death at all? cheers --IdreamofJeanie (talk) 21:04, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

My error, just found pic of nigger's grave (on Wikipedia!!) cheers --IdreamofJeanie (talk) 21:10, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

2009 Lions tour

Thanks! Great to hear it from someone experienced, since I´m new to editing on Wikipedia. Was a pleasure to do it since I followed the tour with interest. Don´t think there´s much more left to edit though...?Sahmejil (talk) 21:22, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

No offence taken, and thanks again for the encouragement. At least you discuss, and don't just blindly delete and revert! Sahmejil (talk) 19:39, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

1981-82 Wallaby Tour

I agree we should do this together. Mr Hall of England (talk) 13:11, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

Are you sure about the venues? Mr Hall of England (talk) 11:20, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Hiya, I've added some British team line-ups which you may wish to link -Sticks66 13:22, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Re John Meadows - sorry to say that my NSW link was a guess. Go with your reference. I can't confirm it though, he doesn't seem to be mentioned here but we oughtn't take that to mean much. Interesting link and "titbit" re Erica Roe !!-Sticks66 23:44, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

BTW I've scoured my sources and I don't think I have any content to enable any match reporting for the four Tests. Does your Rothmans year book have any copy or is it just lists and details ?-Sticks66 23:44, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Article is looking excellent. Great job. Now if only we could find some free media pics ! Suppose I'll have to wait 30 years for Aust copyright to lag ! -Sticks66 14:00, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Does your Rothmans book enable you to fill in the Tour Appearance stat by player on this one?-Sticks66 12:54, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Arthur Gould

Much appreciated for your opening views. Good to have your continued support. FruitMonkey (talk) 19:47, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

It was a good one to get. I'll probably start looking at Billy Bancroft or Gwyn Nicholls next. Lots of information on both players. FruitMonkey (talk) 18:45, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

'57 Wallabies

I might start to flesh out this one. Wonder if you want to give me a hand ?-Sticks66 13:55, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

There's an England Test team list that could be linked. I'll get to the other Test line-ups yet. Wonder if that Rothmans Book of yours has a list of the tour matches and the results ?-Sticks66 13:34, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

J. O. Tobin

Hello stranger. Can I bother you again for info from your book? I'd like to know who trained J. O. Tobin in England in 1976 when he won the Champagne Stakes and Richmond Stakes. Thanx. Handicapper (talk) 13:41, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Many thanx again. Must say, I'm impressed with Sea the Stars. Handicapper (talk) 18:24, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Idi Amin

Thanks for the compliment. I have been writing a few articles about rugby outside the "usual suspects" (!), and frequently one comes across strange facts.

You've actually inclined to put this up for "Did you know?" tomorrow! --MacRusgail (talk) 19:15, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

I've had an interest in the "rest" for a number of years, probably partly because I toured in Holland many years ago, and also because obscure stuff can be fun sometimes. To be honest, I didn't know too much about many Tier 3 nations (bar Spain, and Georgia), and the rest was even hazier (except Hong Kong and Dubai, perhaps, because of the sevens tournament)

I also reckon if rugby is going to be taken seriously internationally it's going have to have a wider spread. I think we may well see sevens in the Olympics soon.--MacRusgail (talk) 19:38, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

p.s. "I'll admit I don't exactly understand what the fivefold expansion rules means; do you think it qualifies?" - The 5x thing is an accident, I've never used the template before! (If the Lions article doesn't get in, maybe East Africa might do the trick)

More help

I'm looking for information on St. Vincent by Ocean Swell-Light of Day, foaled 1951. He raced in England at age two and possibly three. I'm looking for his trainer's and owner's name as well as his 1-2-3 race finishes. Thanks. Handicapper (talk) 10:25, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Cardiff Arms Park

This is a bit of an interesting one, but to cut to the point, the National Stadium was the used name before 1984. The book being referenced throughout, The Story of the Development of the National Rugby Ground appears to be an officially sanctioned WRU booklet, but I do not believe the 'official' opening tag. In Fields of Praise, David Smith writes "The celebration game between the President's XV and an Invitation XV, assembled by Sir William Ramsay of the R.F.U., that marked the official opening of the Ground in 1970, ..." The fact that anyone could build a nice new spanking Ground, be Secretary of the WRU, and then not officially open the ground until 14 years later when the last terrace goes up seems inconceivable. You would want to take the credit on your watch. I think there is a difference between officially opening and officially completing the site. The Guinness book of Rugby facts (1981), which lists all the International Rugby teams in the World at that point, lists Wales’ main stadium as “National Stadium, Cardiff”. I think we can safely call the National Stadium as of its use in 1970, though the Arms Park had been operating as the Welsh National Stadium as of 1955.

If I had more modern books I may be able to pin it down more accurately, but I get nauseous if I pick up a rugby book past 1984. ;) FruitMonkey (talk) 09:11, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Autoreviewer

Hi there. I've given you the 'autoreviewer' right, which automatically patrols your new pages. More information can be found at Wikipedia:Autoreviewer. Keep up the good work! PeterSymonds (talk) 20:29, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Talbot Athletic Ground

After playing with the post code and Google Earth I'd keep to Port Talbot. The ground is very close to the centre of Port Talbot, even though Aberavon is connected to the area. FruitMonkey (talk) 08:24, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Assistance

Thanks for trying but don't apologize for trying to help. Handicapper (talk) 13:11, 16 September 2009 (UTC)

Stuff

I added more info to the Raymond R. Guest article you created. You might find it interesting.

Also, do you know anything about a French trainer of English descent named Georges Bridgland? I have many of his races won, which is impressive, but can't find any other info such as birth/death etc. 15:15, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

John Dyke

I'm fairly sure on this one. The Who's Who of Welsh rugby has him down on all the teams I've listed but not Cardiff. Penarth RFC have him down as one of theirs and he captained the team fron 1905-07. His brother Len played for Cardiff and that is in the Cardiff Rugby History and Statistics 1876-1975, but not John. FruitMonkey (talk) 18:39, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

A bit more African history

Since you were interested in the Idi Amin thing, I thought you might like this. Don't worry, it's not vulgar.

Most inappropriate use for rugby balls? --MacRusgail (talk) 13:21, 22 October 2009 (UTC)

Cambridge University

There is a need to look at all the players, I just wanted to start a more defined list. The problem is, that between the two Universities they have clocked up something like 500-600 notable players, the majority internationals. I'm not really sure where to start, as if we have a third category stating 'Other notable players' we are back to square one. Maybe if I add a section to the article itself discussing other notable players, it then requires other people to add to the section rather than keep adding to a list? Any thoughts? FruitMonkey (talk) 21:35, 30 October 2009 (UTC)

I'll do my best to sort it out. ...but on another point, I know the worlds of horse racing and rugby union rarely meet, but I've discovered an early Irish player who bred a 100-1 Grand National winner in 1928. I thought it would be an easy link, but the horse's page didn't exist. I'm surprised at how many red links there are in the world of horse racing, I suppose it shows how much in its infancy Wikipeida is. FruitMonkey (talk) 09:17, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

Yes, that is Jack Ryan, he and his brother Michael picked up over a dozen caps each around the turn of the century. Tipperary farmers by all accounts. FruitMonkey (talk) 09:30, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

Kilijaro

If you wouldn't mind, could you check your book for the name of the owner of "Kilijaro" who was bred in Ireland in 1976 and raced there until being sold to Serge Fradkoff who brought him to race in France. Kilijaro won the 1978 Phoenix Stakes. I think he was trained by Dermot Weld. Thanx again. Handicapper (talk) 17:31, 20 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for trying. How big an impact do you think Sheikh Mohammed's & Sheikh Hamdan's financial problems will have on British racing? Handicapper (talk) 16:07, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

Lord Howard de Walden

I had no plans to do an article on him but after seeing the horses he owned and/or bred, thought I would get someting started. Would be greatly interested in seeing more, erspecially on the Hitler connection (damn, he missed!). All the best to you too for the New Year. Sadly, racing over here is in big trouble. [1] Handicapper (talk) 21:25, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

There is one exception to the bad news in NA racing. Purses remained the same and/or were up while bettting jumped 7% at Woodbine in Toronto, Canada. [2]. Handicapper (talk) 21:38, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

Unreferenced BLPs

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Irish Rugby flag

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Call for consensus/conclusion to current Ireland rugby union team icon

Hello, I am contacting you because you have been an active participant in the recent discussion on icon to be used for Ireland rugby union. I have tried to summarise the many strands and come to a conclusion based on what I perceive the consensus to be in this section - Summary of Ireland Flag discussion and suggested consensus conclusion. To move the issue to a conclusion I am asking all participants who have signed the discussion to read my summary and comment on the validity of the approach I have advocated, before the issue goes cold. I am keen that the enormous efforts of all contributors results in a tangible conclusion on this occasion.Kwib (talk) 16:40, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

I've not participated in this discussion (being unaware of it; my fault for not knowing about WP:RU) but thanks to all involved for addressing this issue. It's been annoying me for ages, that no apparent consensus had been reached anywhere. Well done, all. Tonywalton ^Talk 01:25, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

1973 International Seven-A-Side Tournament

Thanks for your comments about the article and thank you also for raising the inconsistencies. These stem from a lack of proof reading in the final stages. I have looked into each and rewritten accordingly-

The article mentions three unrelated Browns from the Gala club taking part, but I can only see two listed in Scotland's squad, is there another one who needs listing?

It seems that Ken Oliver, also of Gala, was named in the program (my primary source for squads) but did not play. Arthur Brown was the player on the day.

(In addition I have added a note on primary source being the program)

And the article also describes the tournament starting with a shock in England's win over Wales, when the match listing shows this as the final pool games.

Again, the programme lists the England Wales match as the final pool game, but it may be that on the day this was played first. However, I am not sure which is correct and so have reworded to the effect that it was a shock result, but I have said it happened in the group stage. Time not specified.

Once again. Many thanks.Kwib (talk) 22:46, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Thank you again for your comments. I only became aware of the tournament when researching the 1993 Rugby World Cup Sevens and I like bringing these notable but sometimes obscure nuggets to the fore. With regard to the pattern used for bios, please be my guest.Kwib (talk) 09:48, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

England v Wales

Thanks for the heads up, though I have seen the book. I'm waiting for it to come up for a few quid on eBay. There's a great quote from Norman Biggs in there, so I will hunt it down. FruitMonkey (talk) 21:46, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

That's the one. You see starchy photos of these Victorian rugby players and you forget that they pretty much had the same sense of humour and enjoyment for the after match entertainament as we have today. The cite would be great. FruitMonkey (talk) 20:21, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Cast your vote on editing guideline at WikiProject Thoroughbred racing

There is currently an issue at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Thoroughbred racing that as a member you might wish to read and vote on. Handicapper (talk) 19:36, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

Mockeridge

Hey Bcp, I see you reverted an entry about Lawrence McKenzie Mockeridge (no article) done by {user 93.96.109.162} on this article. May I take it that the entry he has done on List of dual-code rugby internationals is also bogus ? -Sticks66 07:52, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

France rugby tours

Could you help me with my research of these tours please? Mr Hall of England (talk) 18:18, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

Well the France rugby union tours bewteen those years please? I have been doing other things over the past few months. I just get bact into the rugby tours. Thank you for your help. Mr Hall of England (talk) 18:41, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

Here is the link France national rugby union team tours all you have to find is the tours from 1972-1998. I hope this helps. I have done the test matches. It is just the tour matches.Mr Hall of England (talk) 18:49, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

OK then. Good look my friend!Mr Hall of England (talk) 17:17, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

– Use that dash my friend. How are you geting on? Mr Hall of England (talk) 09:26, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

Why don't you let me do the dashes when you finish the articles eh? Mr Hall of England (talk) 09:27, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

How are you getting on with the tours? Mr Hall of England (talk) 15:52, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

Howcome you did one tour and I thought you was going to do a few sooner? Mr Hall of England (talk) 09:18, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

OK then. You take your time with what ever you do OK? Mr Hall of England (talk) 17:08, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

Could you help me fill in date for these please? Mr Hall of England (talk) 16:38, 23 September 2011 (UTC)

St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth

Sorry... I only know it for its current cricket usage. The "Boet Erasmus" ground was the traditional home of Eastern Cape Rugby, at least in the last few decades. Have never heard of the Crusader/s in SA, only in the modern NZ Superrugby franchise sense. Hope you manage otherwise! - Sahmejil (talk) 08:42, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

England rugby union captains

Many thanks for your kind comments.Kwib (talk) 20:27, 21 December 2010 (UTC)

Monmouthshire

And a Happy New Year to yourself. Thanks for the heads up, I'm sure there are more out there. FruitMonkey (talk) 17:01, 3 January 2011 (UTC)

Clem Thomas

Thanks for your valuable edits to the Clem Thomas article. I just drifted towards it for whatever reason, but I am happy to get some great support on the article. Cheers. FruitMonkey (talk) 23:16, 15 January 2011 (UTC)

Horseracing in Wales

Doh... Thanks for the update. I was thinking of actually starting a Horse racing in Wales article. Do you think it's a goer? FruitMonkey (talk) 20:25, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

Well it's a start, and it's not a stub. Though I know nothing about trainers and breeders. Any help would be appreciated. FruitMonkey (talk) 21:56, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, but Dick Francis will probably get more hits than the Horseracing article; not that it really matters. Thanks again for the Dick Francis add to the article, it made the DYK so much easier. FruitMonkey (talk) 20:28, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

Thanks!

Thanks for your welcome! I won't be around for a while after today, but I wouldn't rule out a more sustained return at some point. -- Zafonic (talk) 10:57, 6 March 2011 (UTC)

John Griffith's Book of England International Rugby

Thanks for this recommendation. I will look into getting this book. Thanks also for the welcome amendments to England rugby union try record progression.Kwib (talk) 00:51, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

Barry Holmes

It's a good hook for a DYK, I'd go for it. Thye fact that he died from typhoid fever, just two months after returning to Argentina, is fairly interesting too. FruitMonkey (talk) 19:59, 18 April 2011 (UTC)

Authorized Article

I have just read the Authorized (horse) article and saw that you did a lot of the work on it. I have been working on a Notnowcato article and it's interesting to compare the accounts of the 2007 Eclipse. In my article I've referenced a piece from the Guardian about Ryan Moore's strategy which might be useful- http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/jul/08/horseracing.news Tigerboy1966 (talk) 00:07, 5 September 2011 (UTC)

Purse

The total prize fund for a race is available from several places. On the Racing Post website it can be seen on a racecard by clicking on the "conditions" box. If you want to find a prize fund after the day of the race, try searching the archive at sportinglife.com. - Zafonic (talk) 18:20, 22 September 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for fact-check

Thanks for spotting the Clive Brittain error in the Terimon article. Of course you are correct. I have checked the sources I used I can't find where I got "East Ilsley" from. btw I haven't been able to find out Terimon's current status. He was still covering mares at Shade Oak in 2007, and he definitely isn't doing so this year, but that's all I can find.Tigerboy1966 (talk) 21:58, 23 September 2011 (UTC)

And another good spot on Manna. A cut & paste error this time.Tigerboy1966 (talk) 10:20, 10 November 2011 (UTC)

Done plenty of those in my time!--Bcp67 (talk) 20:13, 10 November 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for noticing

Always good to receive encouragement regarding my pre-apartheid unions - thanks! (DocDee (talk) 19:18, 28 December 2011 (UTC))

Simon Clarke

Hi. The books states "Simon Clarke, most capped England scrum half of the day, until my old friend Steve Smith took the record off him many years later""simon+clarke". You are right though, Dickie Jeeps does appear to have held the record. I've removed the statement from Clarke's article. Cheers. Jevansen (talk) 00:39, 22 January 2012 (UTC)

Long overdue barnstar

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		For Bcp67 who is probably the most important contributor to Thoroughbred racing: every race, every update, every winner etc; and all this for an editor whose main interest is Rugby- unbelievable!. Tigerboy1966  20:43, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

Pebbles

No problem. I'll make it my next target. I've scaled down my contributions lately (got a job), but I can get it done in the next week or so. I have the Timeform annuals from 1983, 1984 and 1985 (the only three I have alas). I seem to remember that they were quite unflattering in '83, saying something along the lines of, "Pebbles is a small, sparely-made filly who is unlikely to make much further improvement": I think the term "lol" would be an appropriate.  Tigerboy1966  20:39, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

Article is coming along nicely: not finished yet. V. nostalgic experience: this was the era that really got me hooked on Flat racing. Pebbles, Ardross (my hero), Time Charter, Teenoso, Rainbow Quest, Chief Singer, Oh So Sharp, Commanche Run etc.  Tigerboy1966  15:38, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

It looks excellent, thank you. I'm from a similar era, maybe a year or two later although Chief Singer was one of my favourites too, and I was also lucky enough to see Dancing Brave a couple of times. --Bcp67 (talk) 17:56, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

I never saw Dancing Brave in the flesh. My local course is Haydock Park so I got to see lots of great sprinters like Habibti, Soba, Committed etc The best race I ever witnessed was the 1990 Sprint Cup: Dayjur vs Royal Academy. I also got to see great chasers like Silver Buck and Burrough Hill Lad. I hope I haven't been stealing any of your thunder today; I have been hovering over the keyboard to update the Newmarket results.  Tigerboy1966  14:58, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

Definitely not! Am always happy for anyone to update results, in the interests of keeping them as up to date as possible! The Pebbles article looks great. Some great memories there, although for some reason I drifted right away from the flat in the late 90s. --Bcp67 (talk) 17:50, 5 May 2012 (UTC)

WP Horse Racing in the Signpost

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Folkestone racecourse

Am I not reading the story by the BBC correctly, or is their reporting unclear. BBC said the course had closed, didn't they? Mjroots (talk) 18:38, 27 July 2012 (UTC)

Hmmm, I say give it the weekend to allow things to become clearer. I read the BBC article as meaning it had already closed. Mjroots (talk) 19:04, 27 July 2012 (UTC)

Bleddyn Williams

According to Wales-on-Line "The 86-year-old from Taffs Well, near Cardiff, died earlier this month at Holme Tower in Penarth."

There is a Holme Tower hospice in Penarth, but I don't think there is a Holme Tower in Cardiff.

Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/07/18/rugby-world-says-farewell-to-bleddyn-914 66-24183112/#ixzz22uNbzHBB — Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.204.105.38 (talk) 00:17, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

Royal Ascot template

Hi - thanks for the feedback. Happy to help! Cheers,  Gongshow ^Talk 14:47, 10 September 2012 (UTC)

Sangster

Thanks for the note about the Sangster page –it still needs some tidying I think. I've just ordered the Horsetrader book, so I was thinking there might be more information to add.Dalmeny (talk) 22:38, 26 September 2012 (UTC)

Dewhurst

LOL I had the Dawn Approach article in sandbox ready to go and had included the Dewhurst Stakes among his wins. The big question now is whether he goes to Dubai or stays in Ireland. Judging from Sheikh Mohammed's post race interview, he stays with Bolger. I have to get a Reckless Abandon article sorted out as well.  Tigerboy1966  14:15, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

West Wales XV.

Hmmm, West Wales. A tricky one. The only thing I've written so far was a brief mention on Rugby union in Wales in 1929. The formation of the WWRU. Can you tell me which tourist they may have faced. I may be able to dig something else up. Regards. FruitMonkey (talk) 07:47, 12 December 2012 (UTC)