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by Gavin Duffy
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The wordle thread.
Replies: 4596
Views: 256313

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by Gavin Duffy
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The NYT Connections thread
Replies: 702
Views: 106818

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by Gavin Duffy
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

We think we have problems https://www.thenation.com/article/world/javier-milei-argentina-100-days/tnamp/ Absolute nut job His newest idea is to sack 70,000 government workers Argentina has been a mess for the guts of a century and wasn't far off turning into Venezuela 2.0. No harm having a crazy pu...
by Gavin Duffy
Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9093
Views: 284340

Re: Israel declares state of war

Don't overthink this thing. Iran wants one thing......to kill Jews. Anywhere. Firing that hatred up in anyway possible is what keeps the bearded bastard mullahs in power, and of course in money. They need the young people of Iran in the streets and angry at something else besides their shit leaders...
by Gavin Duffy
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scoop - Netflix
Replies: 5
Views: 249

Re: Scoop - Netflix

Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:27 pm
Gavin Duffy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:14 pm Feels like this only happened a couple of years ago in reality.
The bit about the rare medical condition that means he can’t sweat never gets old
PTSD, man. Harry's in the trees.
by Gavin Duffy
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scoop - Netflix
Replies: 5
Views: 249

Re: Scoop - Netflix

Feels like this only happened a couple of years ago in reality.
by Gavin Duffy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Listen to your body
Replies: 61
Views: 1355

Re: Listen to your body

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by Gavin Duffy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

How is Law and Order, small business and farming anti-woke or not centrist? Wtaf? "Law and Order" is code for killing the hate speech bill, "farming" is code for piss off Greens and I'm not sure what "small business" refers to but I'm pretty sure it will see next to nothing actually being done. You...
by Gavin Duffy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53465
Views: 2340355

Re: War in Ukraine...

I was looking at the Ukrainian attack on the Shaheed drones plant in Tatarstan. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68712158 What is amazing is the drone the Ukrainians were using was not some type of super technology, but a simple tourist aircraft (A22 Foxbat) turned into a bomb that the Russian...
by Gavin Duffy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Pints thread
Replies: 38
Views: 953

Re: Official Pints thread

I have met with my friends every Wednesday evening for a few pints down my local for 20 years. It breaks the week up, and also ensures that I keep in touch with my small circle of closest friends. We also do the pub quiz once a month. I think it is important for men in particular as we don;t tend t...
by Gavin Duffy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9093
Views: 284340

Re: Israel declares state of war

US NEWSUK NEWSWORLD NEWSPOLITICSROYALSSCIENCESPACE NEWSWEATHERWEIRD NEWSHEALTH HomeNewsWorld News CIA 'warns Iran will attack Israel within 48 hours' as revenge for consulate strike US Intelligence officials have branded Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria as "reckless" and fear a wid...
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

ticketlessinseattle wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:43 pm i'm all for having a go at lawyers but doubt they went on a solo run (see what i did there ?) without GAA HQ approval
In jest isn't a phrase you'd associate with your average GAA administrator. Or otherwise.
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish unity....?
Replies: 2621
Views: 141981

Re: Irish unity....?

Leinsterman wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:30 pm
Nolanator wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:38 pm
iarmhiman wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:18 pm Best flag is Albania's . Just love that flag
It looks like something from the old Lego knights and dragons theme from the 90s.
Exactly. How cool is that?!
Bit cheeky using the double headed eagle after they took the muslim soup though.
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Anyone else been following the story about Supermacs having their Facebook and Instagram accounts suspended because of their April Fool joke saying Croke Park was being renamed Supermacs Croke Park? The Grab All Association have had a humour bypass and said the brand was not a laughing matter and c...
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish unity....?
Replies: 2621
Views: 141981

Re: Irish unity....?

Your whole province is being ignored by your London-based masters Hardly, when the Monarch or Prime Minister has visited numerous times this winter/spring and consider us to be an integral part of the UK, they’re even considering opening up the old Navy base in the North West for National security ...
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53465
Views: 2340355

Re: War in Ukraine...

https://t.me/yigal_levin/64714 Richard Vereker continues to record the fact that among the Russian losses of T-72 tanks, the number of older ones is rapidly growing. Apparently, Russian industry is unable to cover losses with tanks with modernizations, and T-72Bs removed from mothballing are sent i...
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 981

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

The overnight ferry between Copenhagen and Oslo is well worth it - wake up to beautiful scenery coming into Oslo fjords. Though do cbeck whether it's seasonal, as I did it in spring. Helsinki and Tallin recommendation is also a good one. Did a booze cruise on the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki ma...
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Lads anyone changed to yuno energy? They are way cheaper than the main providers - prepay monthly estimate bills that get credited depending on your usage. Daily updates on usage on the app. Is there a catch or is everyone not using them a complete flippin idiot? If it seems too good to be true....
by Gavin Duffy
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Has Scotland gone full fascist?
Replies: 96
Views: 2146

Re: Has Scotland gone full fascist?

The UK has been a mess for years at this stage. It doesn’t have freedom of speech in any meaningful sense these days and that’s mostly on the tories. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hate-speech-bill-is-restrictive-and-undemocratic-warns-barrister-as-7000-people-sign-petition/a1608824054.html ...
by Gavin Duffy
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Has Scotland gone full fascist?
Replies: 96
Views: 2146

Re: Has Scotland gone full fascist?

The UK has been a mess for years at this stage. It doesn’t have freedom of speech in any meaningful sense these days and that’s mostly on the tories.
by Gavin Duffy
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 401
Views: 17282

Re: LRZ

3 years at just over $2.8 million. Not much to write home about for the NFL, but imagine how many fat French forwards you'd have to try and push off you to earn that much in rugby. Good work, Louis! He's on about $200k a year unless he can actually make the match day roster which is unlikely, as ha...
by Gavin Duffy
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.
Replies: 24
Views: 809

Re: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.

AND-y wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:44 pm
TheSmurf wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:43 pm I wonder if today is April 1st..
Oh, I didn't feel it was ridiculous enough for that. Targetting a mans wife as part of a joke is pretty bad form.
Why? If they divorced she'd get 50%+ of his stuff so she's a part of it all.
by Gavin Duffy
Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9093
Views: 284340

Re: Israel declares state of war

iarmhiman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:50 pm Oh fudge

That's all I'm going to say

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68708923

This will escalate like hell
Doubt it will make much difference tbh.
by Gavin Duffy
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Pints thread
Replies: 38
Views: 953

Re: Official Pints thread

Probably snow day pints.
by Gavin Duffy
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Pints thread
Replies: 38
Views: 953

Re: Official Pints thread

Mog The Almighty wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:58 pm I don't fully understand the question. But I can confirm that I also enjoy to indulge in beer drinking.
What day/time combo is best for a session (I think).
by Gavin Duffy
Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

normilet wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:48 pm Christ this clock changing thing is a load of sh*te. I thought the EU were going to do away with it?
The plan is to keep daylight saving time I believe.
by Gavin Duffy
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2792

Re: Ed sheeran is a talentless fudge IMO

He's a bit decent busker level I guess, but people like him so there ya go. David Gray was very popular in Ireland and he's of a similar bent.
by Gavin Duffy
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Bankman-Fried Goooone...
Replies: 415
Views: 25611

Re: Sam Bankman-Fried Goooone...

You have to wonder what the hiring process is for courtroom artists - looks like an orc smelling a fart
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by Gavin Duffy
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3450

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

I don't know if it is just me but whenever I see someone use the word woke I automatically assume they are a really shit person. This. And I don't even sit comfortably on the political left or the right. I'm guessing the word has subtly different connotations in antipodea than it does oop north.
by Gavin Duffy
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3427

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Apparently the piers were protected by dolphins and a fender. Just couldn't handle that size of ship.
by Gavin Duffy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3427

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Gavin Duffy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:23 pm
Holy Moly wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:20 pm I'd have thought the moving object and not the 50yr stationary one would be at fault here.
Bit like hitting a legally parked car ?
Fail to plan etc
Also moving objects have been running those waters for a few centuries at least so perhaps the stationary object should have anticipated that.
by Gavin Duffy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3427

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Holy Moly wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:20 pm I'd have thought the moving object and not the 50yr stationary one would be at fault here.
Bit like hitting a legally parked car ?
Fail to plan etc
by Gavin Duffy
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3427

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

The pier wouldn't have been designed for a neopanamax vessel back in the 70s. Why there wasn't a berm/artificial island or the like protecting the pier is difficult to understand. I'm sure there'll be urgent checks for an y similar instances across the globe in the coming days.
by Gavin Duffy
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Village Quiz plums
Replies: 15
Views: 1295

Re: Village Quiz plums

About 30 years ago I was at a Table Quiz (for charity of course) organised by the Comp. Sci. Society in Trinity College in Dublin (my wife is a graduate). There were about 100 tables and we were doing really well. 2nd last round: In which county was the headquarters of Fionn & the Fianna (Irish myt...
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leo Varadkar gggooonnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeee!
Replies: 137
Views: 3225

Re: Leo Varadkar gggooonnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeee!

Rugbynut2 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:57 pm 8/10 will you stop.

What was Kenny then, 10/10?

:lol:
Given the circumstances Kenny was a 10/10, pity the scale didn't go higher. Wait for mary lou the wrinkled up auld gee bag sock puppet to role into town and you will understand, God help us all x(
by Gavin Duffy
Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

F*ck me, just returned to this crap. Sinn Fein nailed on to win the next election, fine gael's vote about to be halved at least if not quartered. And simon f*cking harris.
by Gavin Duffy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

What did they suggest? It seems out supreme court has already acted as though the referendum had passed, I wonder if they will face any consequences? Not sure but I was talking to a friend easier who works in the Dail and is typically nailed on for a Yes vote in referenda like these. Very "right on...
by Gavin Duffy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146026
Views: 7895440

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

I read an interesting piece that involved the Red C poll supremo (iirc) - he said that two key things make predicting referenda like this difficult. 1. Shy voters - these typically fall on the 'wrong side' of what the popular press, university sociology departments etc are presenting as the only ac...
by Gavin Duffy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
Replies: 1639
Views: 45844

Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread

Get in!!! So pissed we shit the bed earlier. Hoping we get the triple crown, England beat France and Eng win 6N. Cmon! Cheering for England no wonder Scotland is such a basket case Not all us Scots are raving snp lunatics. My wife is English, and kids are half English. Ti's my second team. I'm not ...