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Test matches in rugby
As things stand, Test match redirects to Test cricket. However, writing my little article about Alan Walker just now, it occurred to me that rugby (both codes) also uses the term "Test" in the same way, and so I couldn't think of where to link the mention of Walker's five rugby Tests. What, if anything, should be done about that? Loganberry (Talk) 14:29, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- I'd suggest making a disambig page and then start redirecting all the links that go to "Test match". If there's a WikiProject Rugby started at some point, they're probably gonna be a bit peeved. Not to mention that there are Test matches in motorcycle speedway, too. Sam Vimes 14:30-ish, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- There are tests in Field Hockey too =Nichalp «Talk»= 14:40, Jun 21, 2005 (UTC)
- The thing is, though, is the precise phrase Test match (rather than just "Test") overwhelmingly, or only largely, associated with cricket? The articles listed as linking to Test match are indeed overwhelmingly cricket related. The reason I ask this specific question is that there is the possibility of doing what articles such as BBC do, and having a redirect and a disambig page. In other words, at the top of the Test cricket page we would add something along the lines of:
- Test match redirects here. For other uses, see Test match (disambiguation).
- Incidentally, Test already exists as a disambiguation page. It doesn't currently mention any sport but cricket, but could easily be edited to do so. Loganberry (Talk) 17:07, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- Since there are an overwhelming no. of redirs to TM Cricket, I think {{redirect}} should be used. =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:34, Jun 21, 2005 (UTC)
Now done. The Test match (disambiguation) page could do with attention from those who know the other sports, but at least it's there now. Loganberry (Talk) 18:17, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)- Now undone again by Vegaswikian, who says in the edit summary, "Merged in text from Test match (disambiguation) since page [should] not be a redirect with so many other uses. old redirect points here". Hey-ho; since my change lasted about ten minutes, I'm going to leave this up to other people now. I still think it was the right solution, but I'd rather compromise than get into a revert war with someone. Loganberry (Talk) 18:33, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- Since there are an overwhelming no. of redirs to TM Cricket, I think {{redirect}} should be used. =Nichalp «Talk»= 17:34, Jun 21, 2005 (UTC)
- Incidentally, Test already exists as a disambiguation page. It doesn't currently mention any sport but cricket, but could easily be edited to do so. Loganberry (Talk) 17:07, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- It appears Vegaswikian is attempting to rename all the links from [[Test match]] to [[Test cricket|Test match]]. Might be the best solution in the long run? Sam Vimes 19:14, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- That would certainly work, and I'd be quite happy with that. I'll also try to remember to use that format when editing from now on. Loganberry (Talk) 22:28, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- It appears Vegaswikian is attempting to rename all the links from [[Test match]] to [[Test cricket|Test match]]. Might be the best solution in the long run? Sam Vimes 19:14, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
Ireland cricket
Was Ireland given ODI status [1]? =Nichalp «Talk»= 06:55, Jun 22, 2005 (UTC)
- No. The WI match wasn't even List A. See http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/misc/1/misc1267.html (the 'misc' in the file name indicates that it isn't first class ('f') or List A ('a') ) Tintin 07:38, 22 Jun 2005 (UTC)