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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:19 pm
by Ulsters Red Hand
irishrugbyua wrote:Liathroidigloine wrote:irishrugbyua wrote:Eagles v Dragons Saturday in 2.30pm in Wales.
Darragh Leader, Rory Scholes, Sean O’Brien, Kieran Joyce, Colm de Buitléar, Conor Fitzgerald, Conor McKeon.
Matthew Burke, Tom McCartney (c), Conor Carey, Peter Claffey, Joe Maksymiw, Cillian Gallagher, Cian Huxford, Robin Copeland.
Replacements: Jonny Murphy, Jordan Duggan, Conor Kenny, Cormac Daly, Neal Moylett, James Mitchell, Conor Dean, Conor Hayes.
Lots of Leinster young lads there.
6 that played Leinster underage.
Couple of ex Ulster there too
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:23 pm
by DOB
Liathroidigloine wrote:Mullet 2 wrote:Asking a lad who played 7s to ref a proper rugger match is like asking a bird to ref a boxing match
All refs should be from the tight 5.
Takes long enough waiting for 4 props to get to the scrum in time, and you want to add a 5th?
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:37 pm
by Yer Man
Willie Falloon wrote:
You got some heifers that need servicing?
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:39 pm
by Mr. Very Popular
Yer Man wrote:Willie Falloon wrote:
You got some heifers that need servicing?
He can’t believe the state of that field, should be harvested and put up at this stage.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:19 pm
by Risteard
Mr. Very Popular wrote:danthefan wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:I know it’s a bit of laugh, but it’s very worrying for the future of rugby in Munster, a lot of lads I know don’t feel the same connection we did back in the glory days when a lot of lads would have stories about playing with or against Munster players, it may sound trite but that connection made the team ‘ours’ and probably made TP a fortress because of it. I just don’t see the same today and that’s something that could cause a lot of would be punters to turn when the team isn’t performing at all.
Surely that would have gone regardless with the club game.
Possibly,but having to rely on so many imports really sticks a bit when we should be reaping the benefits of the HEC wins now with loads of lads coming through.
I’ll still be first to swing a mickey if the team ever wins a HEC again but I’m certainly not as invested as I used to be.
Maybe it's that I'm older and have other priorities, maybe it's that I don't live at home anyone and so can't get to the games as much or maybe it's the the make-up of the team (most likely a combination of the above weighted heavily in the getting older category) but I'd agree on not being as invested anymore.
My first pro rugby game was Munster Vs. Scarlets in the first Celtic league season (my father's friend spilled Guinness on my new jersey).
My teenage years would have coincided with the glory days of Munster and I distinctly remember the miracle match changing my view of rugby add something I did at the weekends to something I really enjoyed and pursued.
I didn't come from a "rugby family", my father said once he was probably from the only part of Limerick city that didn't have a rugby team (side note: my grandfather played rugby for Thomond and Shannon (spit) and on his death there was a comment left on rip.ie from a man living in Spain that reminisced about packing down in the front row against my grandfather - nobody knew who he was. Felt surreal and nice someone would remember him from that)
Had a few injuries in college that prevented me from playing and actually thought my days were finished until I moved and got in contact from someone involved in my home club that had tred a similar path to myself to Dublin and headed down. First game back felt great. Bit of a rant but I'm slightly pissed.
Point being that there may be a bit of trolling involved in bolding the non munster players from team sheets but I'm inclined to agree with it. I do think there's too many non academy/Munster products in the system and whilst I don't have to run a professional rugby team nor doubt the commitment of the players, the team's getting to the semi finals of the last few years don't feel the same as the team getting to the semi finals of the mid 00s.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:04 pm
by Mr. Very Popular
Risteard wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:danthefan wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:I know it’s a bit of laugh, but it’s very worrying for the future of rugby in Munster, a lot of lads I know don’t feel the same connection we did back in the glory days when a lot of lads would have stories about playing with or against Munster players, it may sound trite but that connection made the team ‘ours’ and probably made TP a fortress because of it. I just don’t see the same today and that’s something that could cause a lot of would be punters to turn when the team isn’t performing at all.
Surely that would have gone regardless with the club game.
Possibly,but having to rely on so many imports really sticks a bit when we should be reaping the benefits of the HEC wins now with loads of lads coming through.
I’ll still be first to swing a mickey if the team ever wins a HEC again but I’m certainly not as invested as I used to be.
Maybe it's that I'm older and have other priorities, maybe it's that I don't live at home anyone and so can't get to the games as much or maybe it's the the make-up of the team (most likely a combination of the above weighted heavily in the getting older category) but I'd agree on not being as invested anymore.
My first pro rugby game was Munster Vs. Scarlets in the first Celtic league season (my father's friend spilled Guinness on my new jersey).
My teenage years would have coincided with the glory days of Munster and I distinctly remember the miracle match changing my view of rugby add something I did at the weekends to something I really enjoyed and pursued.
I didn't come from a "rugby family", my father said once he was probably from the only part of Limerick city that didn't have a rugby team (side note: my grandfather played rugby for Thomond and Shannon (spit) and on his death there was a comment left on rip.ie from a man living in Spain that reminisced about packing down in the front row against my grandfather - nobody knew who he was. Felt surreal and nice someone would remember him from that)
Had a few injuries in college that prevented me from playing and actually thought my days were finished until I moved and got in contact from someone involved in my home club that had tred a similar path to myself to Dublin and headed down. First game back felt great. Bit of a rant but I'm slightly pissed.
Point being that there may be a bit of trolling involved in bolding the non munster players from team sheets but I'm inclined to agree with it. I do think there's too many non academy/Munster products in the system and whilst I don't have to run a professional rugby team nor doubt the commitment of the players, the team's getting to the semi finals of the last few years don't feel the same as the team getting to the semi finals of the mid 00s.
See, I knew a Richmond man would understand, we’re all a bit odd really.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:20 pm
by lorcanoworms
Mr. Very Popular wrote:Risteard wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:danthefan wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:I know it’s a bit of laugh, but it’s very worrying for the future of rugby in Munster, a lot of lads I know don’t feel the same connection we did back in the glory days when a lot of lads would have stories about playing with or against Munster players, it may sound trite but that connection made the team ‘ours’ and probably made TP a fortress because of it. I just don’t see the same today and that’s something that could cause a lot of would be punters to turn when the team isn’t performing at all.
Surely that would have gone regardless with the club game.
Possibly,but having to rely on so many imports really sticks a bit when we should be reaping the benefits of the HEC wins now with loads of lads coming through.
I’ll still be first to swing a mickey if the team ever wins a HEC again but I’m certainly not as invested as I used to be.
Maybe it's that I'm older and have other priorities, maybe it's that I don't live at home anyone and so can't get to the games as much or maybe it's the the make-up of the team (most likely a combination of the above weighted heavily in the getting older category) but I'd agree on not being as invested anymore.
My first pro rugby game was Munster Vs. Scarlets in the first Celtic league season (my father's friend spilled Guinness on my new jersey).
My teenage years would have coincided with the glory days of Munster and I distinctly remember the miracle match changing my view of rugby add something I did at the weekends to something I really enjoyed and pursued.
I didn't come from a "rugby family", my father said once he was probably from the only part of Limerick city that didn't have a rugby team (side note: my grandfather played rugby for Thomond and Shannon (spit) and on his death there was a comment left on rip.ie from a man living in Spain that reminisced about packing down in the front row against my grandfather - nobody knew who he was. Felt surreal and nice someone would remember him from that)
Had a few injuries in college that prevented me from playing and actually thought my days were finished until I moved and got in contact from someone involved in my home club that had tred a similar path to myself to Dublin and headed down. First game back felt great. Bit of a rant but I'm slightly pissed.
Point being that there may be a bit of trolling involved in bolding the non munster players from team sheets but I'm inclined to agree with it. I do think there's too many non academy/Munster products in the system and whilst I don't have to run a professional rugby team nor doubt the commitment of the players, the team's getting to the semi finals of the last few years don't feel the same as the team getting to the semi finals of the mid 00s.
See, I knew a Richmond man would understand, we’re all a bit odd really.
Your sorrows are my sorrows.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:23 am
by Mr. Very Popular
No sorrows here lad, we know we’re odd, only club in Ireland with 2 dwarves on the books.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:10 am
by DiscoHips D'Arcy
34 quid for a terrace ticket at the Sportground. Is that standard Connacht types? Finally getting down to galway for a game and a few beers.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:19 am
by Mullet 2
Nothing to understand.
If Leinster ever become a team of mercenaries I'll trade in the season ticket. Simple as that.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:31 am
by ticketlessinseattle
redderneck wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:danthefan wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:I know it’s a bit of laugh, but it’s very worrying for the future of rugby in Munster, a lot of lads I know don’t feel the same connection we did back in the glory days when a lot of lads would have stories about playing with or against Munster players, it may sound trite but that connection made the team ‘ours’ and probably made TP a fortress because of it. I just don’t see the same today and that’s something that could cause a lot of would be punters to turn when the team isn’t performing at all.
Surely that would have gone regardless with the club game.
Possibly,but having to rely on so many imports really sticks a bit when we should be reaping the benefits of the HEC wins now with loads of lads coming through.
I’ll still be first to swing a mickey if the team ever wins a HEC again but I’m certainly not as invested as I used to be.
Look. It's an utter fallacy to trot out that line "we should be reaping the benefits of those wins with loads of lads coming through".
I've been saying for years that Leinster are the only team likely to be truly competitive and in most senses self sufficient in a European context when we talk about pro rugby on this island. The numbers just aren't fcuking there lads.
They never bloody were. Rugby will not break the GAA hegemony in Munster. Nor in Connacht for that matter. The economic engine is in Dublin. This is where the numbers lie now. And will lie in the future. There's no getting away from that.
Munsters Holy Grail years piggybacked on the AIL glory years. These were phases. The sheer bloody mindedness of Munster clubs; dare I say the willingness of a higher proportion of players to do whatever it takes to win games, versus a less universally confrontational approach (for want of a better phrase) in Leinster, where most young adults bade a fond farewell to that sort of ruthlessness when leaving schools rugby and now had more serious grown up shit to deal with, like jobs etc.
There was always a superior individual skillset in Leinster IMHO. Always greater numbers of better individual athletes. Never the hive cnut mind of Munster adult rugby. So for a phase, that mind over matter triumphed.
Then money was introduced and suddenly the harder edge grew beyond its original scattered base in Leinster. It was embraced.
Since then it's been that gradual, progressive bearing down of the pressure which numbers bring.
It was ALWAYS going to be this way.
you're wasted on this forum redder, Edmund Van Esbeck would be proud.....and by the way, Cloete is back, woooohooo !!!!
Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys
John O'Sullivan
Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 17:44
Munster v Ospreys
Venue: Musgrave Park. Kick off: 7.35. On TV: Live on EirSport, TG4, Premier Sport.
Munster will seek to expunge the disappointing nature in performance terms of last weekend’s defeat to the Glasgow Warriors. The fact only four players survive from the trip to Scotland is not predicated on losing alone, more a reflection of a rotation policy that prevails over the fledgling weekends of a new season.
Peter O’Mahony, the Munster captain, and fellow international Andrew Conway appear in a competitive environment for the first time in the current campaign, Joey Carbery and Tadhg Beirne swap the bench for the run-on team, while South African flanker Chris Cloete has recovered from the arm injury that has kept him sidelined since last February.
If they’re the headlines then there remains a sizeable narrative in discussing the lineup with seven changes to the pack. Number eight Arno Botha is the only player retained, while fullback Mike Haley, the in-form Darren Sweetnam and Sammy Arnold back-up from last weekend. Carbery gets to run the game from the opening whistle, the initial challenge will be to get the backline firing, all the while aware that every aspect of his performance will be scrutinised closely. JJ Hanrahan was handed the 10 jersey initially, Carbery gets his chance with Ian Keatley restored to the matchday squad.
O’Mahony and Cloete will give Munster a huge presence at the breakdown, particularly in the absence of a significant contingent of Lions and Wales internationals in Alun Wyn Jones, Bradley Davies, Justin Tipuric and Dan Lydiate, all rested for this match as is wing George North, who scored two tires on his debut for the Welsh franchise in a narrow 17-13 victory over Edinburgh.
North returned to Wales during the summer having spent the previous five seasons with the Northampton Saints. Ospreys coach Allen Clarke, the former Ulster and Ireland hooker, has freshened up his team even more so than his counterpart Johann van Graan by making 13 changes for the trip to Cork.
Young Munster centre Dan Goggin is an excellent young player and he’ll be keen to grasp an opportunity to lay down a claim for regular involvement. When Chris Farrell returns from injury Munster will have decent depth to their midfield options. The same applies to the backrow. Darren O’Shea, who captained his province’s A side to victory in their opening Celtic Cup match, gets his chance alongside Beirne.
Van Graan will expect a positive reaction to last week’s display and that’s likely to be facilitated by the number of frontline players that the Ospreys are missing as they try to get as many of their players as possible up to a playing rhythm. In the past, Irish teams have been accused by the British media of sending out ‘under-strength’ sides in the Guinness Pro14 but it seems that the intelligent husbandry of players might be crossing the Irish Sea.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney will officially open the new modified 3G pitch beforehand, the Cork camogie team who recently won the All Ireland title will be presented to the crowd at half-time and realistically the perfect end to the night would be a bonus point victory in which the home team individually and collectively hit their straps.
MUNSTER: M Haley; A Conway, S Arnold, D Goggin, D Sweetnam; J Carbery, D Williams; J Cronin, R Marshall, S Archer; T Beirne, D O’Shea; P O’Mahony (capt), C Cloete, A Botha.
Replacements: M Sherry, D Kilcoyne, J Ryan, J Kleyn, T O’Donnell, J Hart, I Keatley, J Taute.
OSPREYS: J Hook; T Williams, J Thomas, C Allen, L Morgan; S Davies, T Habberfield; R Jones, S Baldwin, T Botha; G Nemsadze, A Beard; O Cracknell (capt), S Cross, M Morris.
Replacements: N Smith, I Phillips, A Jeffries, J Ratti, G Volpi, M Aubrey, T Thomas-Wheeler, H Dirksen.
Referee: S Berry (South Africa).
© 2018 irishtimes.com
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:34 am
by Nolanator
As I saw on Twitter; the best way Carberry will learn to close out a RWC QF is by playing week in, week out alongside Drunken and Goggin.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:36 am
by Banana Man
Nolanator wrote:As I saw on Twitter; the best way Carberry will learn to close out a RWC QF is by playing week in, week out alongside Drunken and Goggin.
Ah Goggin is a decent pro.... Drunken....
Point well recieved though.
Think Matthewson might be sorted by next week.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:37 am
by ticketlessinseattle
Mr. Very Popular wrote:irishrugbyua wrote:Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Sammy Arnold, Dan Goggin, Darren Sweetnam; Joey Carbery, Duncan Williams; James Cronin, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Tadhg Beirne, Darren O’Shea; Peter O’Mahony (C), Chris Cloete, Arno Botha.
Replacements: Mike Sherry, Dave Kilcoyne, John Ryan, Jean Kleyn, Tommy O’Donnell, James Hart, Ian Keatley, Jaco Taute.
Not a bad Munster and Associates team, bench is well loaded in the forwards.
its a pity Blue Steel's first start is with drunken duncan ; pity Cronin is injured. Will be interested to see how Darren O'Shea does and Mike Haley who i thought was utter sh1te the one time I've seen him.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:38 am
by Nolanator
Banana Man wrote:Nolanator wrote:As I saw on Twitter; the best way Carberry will learn to close out a RWC QF is by playing week in, week out alongside Drunken and Goggin.
Ah Goggin is a decent pro.... Drunken....
Point well recieved though.
Think Matthewson might be sorted by next week.
It raised a chuckle when I read it. Still, it's just the week that's in it, hopefully he's playing between Alby/Murray and Scannell and behind a first choice pack before long.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:38 am
by Mullet 2
Ospreys devaluing the comp sending a second 15.
You don't like to see it.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:49 am
by Banana Man
Nolanator wrote:Banana Man wrote:Nolanator wrote:As I saw on Twitter; the best way Carberry will learn to close out a RWC QF is by playing week in, week out alongside Drunken and Goggin.
Ah Goggin is a decent pro.... Drunken....
Point well recieved though.
Think Matthewson might be sorted by next week.
It raised a chuckle when I read it. Still, it's just the week that's in it, hopefully he's playing between Alby/Murray and Scannell and behind a first choice pack before long.
Should be
Matthewson Joey
Scannell Arnold/Taute
Sweetnam Conway Earls
Sooner rather than later... he says hopefully.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:50 am
by earl the beaver
When is Farrell back? December?
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:52 am
by ticketlessinseattle
storee with Billy Johnston ? wasnt sure if he's injured or just not in the mix with Keatley being given another last chance
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:55 am
by irishrugbyua
ticketlessinseattle wrote:storee with Billy Johnston ? wasnt sure if he's injured or just not in the mix with Keatley being given another last chance
A rugby.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:56 am
by Banana Man
ticketlessinseattle wrote:storee with Billy Johnston ? wasnt sure if he's injured or just not in the mix with Keatley being given another last chance
He played last week in the A game. Dont know much more outside of that
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:01 am
by Banana Man
earl the beaver wrote:When is Farrell back? December?
Best case I think.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:04 am
by earl the beaver
Banana Man wrote:earl the beaver wrote:When is Farrell back? December?
Best case I think.
9 months used to be standard for an ACL but have just reminded myself that Marshall is expected to be out until April, a full 12 months.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:11 am
by irishrugbyua
JVDF is 7 months for his ACL..
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:13 am
by Nolanator
It really depends on each individual case; how severe was the injury, how well did the surgery go, age, previous history of injuries in the knee, etc.
9 months is a good ballpark. Some guys will squeeze back in in less time, others will take way longer.
Plus, there's being back playing, and being back at your best. See how long it took POM to properly hit his straps after he got back playing.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:16 am
by Mr. Very Popular
Poor Joey, thought he was coming down to play and train every day with the best 9 in world rugby and he ends up with Duncan.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:39 am
by irishrugbyua
Ulster U19 Squad to play Leinster U19, Saturday 15th September at Newforge Country Club (kick-off 2.00pm):
(15-9): Conor Rankin (Campbell College, Belfast), Ethan McIlroy (Methodist College, Belfast), Ben Power (Queen's University RFC), Angus Adair (Capt) (Royal Belfast Academical Institution), Chris Larmour (Methodist College, Belfast), Thomas Armstrong (Methodist College, Belfast), Lewis Finlay (Ballynahinch RFC);
(1-8): Adam Hanna (Banbridge Academy), Jack Treanor (City of Armagh RFC), Ben McCrossan (Bangor Grammar School), Conor McMenamin (Letterkenny RFC), Stephen Kelly (Letterkenny RFC), Riley Westwood (Bangor Grammar School), Ryan O'Neill (City of Armagh RFC), David McCann (Banbridge RFC).
Replacements: Bryn Davies (Rainey Endowed School), George Saunderson (Sullivan Upper School), Robbie Mathers (Banbridge RFC), Jack Stinson (Campbell College, Belfast), David Brown (Coleraine Grammar School), Charlie Worth (Royal School, Armagh), Robbie Johnston (Queen's University RFC), Robbie Armstrong (Methodist College, Belfast), Greg Hutley (Down High School).
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:50 am
by lorcanoworms
I find it distinctly unpleasant the manner in which you guys blame everything on Drunken.
A bit like me and SideshowBob.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:56 am
by Mr. Very Popular
lorcanoworms wrote:I find it distinctly unpleasant the manner in which you guys blame everything on Drunken.
A bit like me and SideshowBob.
We don’t blame him for everything, not his fault he keeps getting a pro contract, everything else is his fault though.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:00 pm
by cfm93
Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
15. Rob Kearney (197)
14. Jordan Larmour (23)
13. Garry Ringrose (50)
12. Robbie Henshaw (25)
11. Dave Kearney (123)
10. Johnny Sexton (148) CAPTAIN
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (53)
1. Ed Byrne (24)
2. Seán Cronin (154)
3. Andrew Porter (32)
4. Scott Fardy (23)
5. James Ryan (15)
6. Max Deegan (23)
7. Josh van der Flier (60)
8. Jack Conan (75)
16. Bryan Byrne (27)
17. Peter Dooley (49)
18. Tadhg Furlong (85)
19. Ross Molony (65)
20. Caelan Doris (2)
21. Hugh O’Sullivan (0)
22. Noel Reid (101)
23. Joe Tomane (2)
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:01 pm
by Nolanator
Unlucky, Cows.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:02 pm
by CM11
I'm guessing Edinburgh will be delighted with that selection.
Dragons, not so much!
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:02 pm
by lorcanoworms
For all my giving out about Kirchener I was a bit miffed when SA recalled him that time.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:19 pm
by crouchy
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:25 pm
by irishrugbyua
cfm93 wrote:Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
15. Rob Kearney (197)
14. Jordan Larmour (23)
13. Garry Ringrose (50)
12. Robbie Henshaw (25)
11. Dave Kearney (123)
10. Johnny Sexton (148) CAPTAIN
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (53)
1. Ed Byrne (24)
2. Seán Cronin (154)
3. Andrew Porter (32)
4. Scott Fardy (23)
5. James Ryan (15)
6. Max Deegan (23)
7. Josh van der Flier (60)
8. Jack Conan (75)
16. Bryan Byrne (27)
17. Peter Dooley (49)
18. Tadhg Furlong (85)
19. Ross Molony (65)
20. Caelan Doris (2)
21. Hugh O’Sullivan (0)
22. Noel Reid (101)
23. Joe Tomane (2)
2 players just out of under-20's in Leinster 23.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:28 pm
by irishrugbyua
Munster A to play Ospreys tomorrow
Stephen Fitzgerald; Alan Tynan, Matt More, Alex McHenry, Calvin Nash; Bill Johnston (C), Jack Stafford; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron, Brian Scott; Fineen Wycherley, Sean O’Connor; Jack Daly, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.
Replacements: Billy Scannell, Josh Wycherley, Ciaran Parker, Darragh O’Grady, Dan Walsh, John Poland, Ben Healy, Sean French.
under-20's: John Hodnett, Billy Scannell, Josh Wycherley, Darragh O'Grady, Ben Healy, Sean French.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:33 pm
by cfm93
Ulster:
15. Will Addison
14. Craig Gilroy
13. Darren Cave
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Henry Speight
10. Billy Burns
9. John Cooney
1. Andrew Warwick
2. Rob Herring (captain)
3. Tom O’Toole
4. Alan O’Connor
5. Kieran Treadwell
6. Marcell Coetzee
7. Sean Reidy
8. Nick Timoney
Replacements
16. Adam McBurney
17. Eric O’Sullivan
18. Wiehahn Herbst
19. Jean Deysel
20. Matthew Rea
21. Dave Shanahan
22. Angus Curtis
23. Angus Kernohan
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:38 pm
by unseenwork
Wait, Rea named on both the A team and this bench.
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:40 pm
by DiscoHips D'Arcy
That Ulster backline will see a lot of gametime this year
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:41 pm
by Mullet 2
irishrugbyua wrote:cfm93 wrote:Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
15. Rob Kearney (197)
14. Jordan Larmour (23)
13. Garry Ringrose (50)
12. Robbie Henshaw (25)
11. Dave Kearney (123)
10. Johnny Sexton (148) CAPTAIN
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (53)
1. Ed Byrne (24)
2. Seán Cronin (154)
3. Andrew Porter (32)
4. Scott Fardy (23)
5. James Ryan (15)
6. Max Deegan (23)
7. Josh van der Flier (60)
8. Jack Conan (75)
16. Bryan Byrne (27)
17. Peter Dooley (49)
18. Tadhg Furlong (85)
19. Ross Molony (65)
20. Caelan Doris (2)
21. Hugh O’Sullivan (0)
22. Noel Reid (101)
23. Joe Tomane (2)
2 players just out of under-20's in Leinster 23.
How many times do I have to tell you that Westmeath is in Leinster
