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by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Duff Paddy wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:20 pm Can you take a quick lineout when there’s an opposition player there - it was clearly not straight. Leinster player caught napping in any case
Yes, can't take a quick 1 if there's 2 players from each team there
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Looking at going to Rome for the 6N next year, any recommendations for areas to stay/eat/drink etc? Booked it yesterday, used booking.com and got a nice apartment for 4 of us near the Vatican for €1000 for 3 nights, have stayed close to there before and it's a good spot, plenty of food and drink op...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

The Irish Andy Foode is playing really intelligently. Ireland really solid in defence and no nonsense in possession. Hoping France will start to get it more together in scrum and lineout. If so, it will come. Ireland's defensive system is good, but twice the player in 15 has been poor in that one o...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Lovely line
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Impressed with the Irish team so far, better than I expected.

I know I shouldn't, but I'd love to see the Managé sisters score 3 between them.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Ref missing forward passes all over the place
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Irelands 9 is a real ditherer, the 10's gonna be getting junk ball with no time all game. And she needs the time, her action is very slow and even looks a bit unnatural. 9 or 10? 9 really has a long wind-up for her passes.10 kicking decently considering. The 10, has a decent boot on her in fairness
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

eldanielfire wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:22 pm Irelands 9 is a real ditherer, the 10's gonna be getting junk ball with no time all game.
And she needs the time, her action is very slow and even looks a bit unnatural.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Going to be a long long day
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread
Replies: 122
Views: 2336

Re: Women's 6 Nations 2024 thread

Female Andy Goode at 10 for Ireland.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR12 Sharks vs Ulster
Replies: 77
Views: 1403

Re: URCR12 Sharks vs Ulster

Winnie wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:11 pm Burns looks f**ked
:shock: the signing for Munster pox strikes again.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ospreys v Munster
Replies: 102
Views: 1773

Re: Ospreys v Munster

Nah. As I say: not seeing any development in any of our forward's personal games. Maybe 'any' is harsh, because their willingness and ability to play looser has indeed developed, but it appears to be at the expense of, well: being a forward. Missing a bit of a dog at the minute, hoping Jaeger can b...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ospreys v Munster
Replies: 102
Views: 1773

Re: Ospreys v Munster

nardol wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:31 pm
Mr. Very Popular wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:31 am
nardol wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:21 pm No Munster players really pushing for Ireland honours beyond the ones already there.

You'll never get Central contracts that way
Yes, that was this match was about.
How's that Leinster trophy cabinet looking these days?
We won the 6n a week ago so not too bad
:roll:
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ospreys v Munster
Replies: 102
Views: 1773

Re: Ospreys v Munster

Munster escape with the win. The early 3 tries was the difference. Performance wise its another very poor showing with the exception of the defending. I'd take issue with the latter. A more accurate side than Ospreys would have done our defence. That made for depressing viewing. WTF is going on wit...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ospreys v Munster
Replies: 102
Views: 1773

Re: Ospreys v Munster

nardol wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:21 pm No Munster players really pushing for Ireland honours beyond the ones already there.

You'll never get Central contracts that way
Yes, that was this match was about.
How's that Leinster trophy cabinet looking these days?
by Mr. Very Popular
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

HighKingLeinster wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:30 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:00 pm Image
Gunne and Prendergast :thumbup:

A glimpse into the 2025 6 Nations
As in those lads will still be playing for Leinster during the 6N?
by Mr. Very Popular
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Ulster v Hollywoodbets Sharks, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Round 12, BKT United Rugby Championship, Saturday 23 March, KO 1pm UK/Ireland time (Live on Viaplay, URC.tv, BBC Radio Ulster). (15-9) Will Addison, Ethan McIlroy, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Mike Lowry, Billy Burns, John Cooney; (1-8) Stev...
by Mr. Very Popular
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ospreys v Munster
Replies: 102
Views: 1773

Re: Ospreys v Munster

ticketlessinseattle wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:31 pm Alex Cuthbert ? jaysis
He was done about 6 years ago.
by Mr. Very Popular
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ospreys v Munster
Replies: 102
Views: 1773

Ospreys v Munster

swansea.com Stadium Friday 22nd March 19:35pm. Ospreys Starting XV: 15. Iestyn Hopkins 14. Alex Cuthbert 13. Evardi Boshoff 12. Keiran Williams 11. Keelan Giles 10. Owen Williams 9. Reuben Morgan-Williams 1. Nicky Smith 2. Sam Parry 3. Tom Botha 4. James Ratti 5. Rhys Davies 6. Jeandre Rudolph 7. Ju...
by Mr. Very Popular
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Mad thing I saw on bored.ie
Addison & Haley arrived at their provinces at the same time.
Haley is about to hit 100 starts while Addison has 36 appearances.
Really thought Addison was around a lot longer.
by Mr. Very Popular
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Munster: Mike Haley; Seán O’Brien, Antoine Frisch, Rory Scannell, Shane Daly; Joey Carbery, Craig Casey; Josh Wycherley, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Tom Ahern, RG Snyman; John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen (C), Gavin Coombes. Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Jeremy Loughman, Stephen Archer, Jack O’Donoghue, R...
by Mr. Very Popular
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Munster: Mike Haley; Seán O’Brien, Antoine Frisch, Rory Scannell, Shane Daly; Joey Carbery, Craig Casey; Josh Wycherley, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Tom Ahern, RG Snyman; John Hodnett, Alex Kendellen (C), Gavin Coombes. Replacements: Eoghan Clarke, Jeremy Loughman, Stephen Archer, Jack O’Donoghue, Ru...
by Mr. Very Popular
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

redderneck wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:00 pm
Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:57 pm Has the Munster vs All Blacks XV sold out? No luck for me on ticketmaster.
Not sure, but prompted by your Q, went online and not having any joy linking to purchase via my MRSC Ticketmaster account, link goes nowhere. :(
Sold out.
by Mr. Very Popular
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

iarmhiman wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:13 pm Murray's job under Farrell has been to manage the last 10-15 minutes of a game and close it out.
But he's been crap at that for Munster over the last few months
by Mr. Very Popular
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Jesus wept. Burns only on a 1 year, that's a very odd one. Is it really though? You get an experienced 10 to cover for Crowley when he's not available and who can ease Butler in rather than just throwing him in with no backup (which Ulster are about to do as we're not signing a 10) It's the only fo...
by Mr. Very Popular
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Munster-fogs wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:53 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:23 pm Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Billy Burns will join the province next year with John Ryan and Cian Hurley signing contract extensions.

All 1 year deals.
Jesus wept.
Burns only on a 1 year, that's a very odd one.
by Mr. Very Popular
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Proposed Rugby Law Changes
Replies: 176
Views: 2589

Re: Proposed Rugby Law Changes

Actually, could a player from the team kicking off call a mark in the oppo 22?
by Mr. Very Popular
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Proposed Rugby Law Changes
Replies: 176
Views: 2589

Re: Proposed Rugby Law Changes

Clear attempt to reduce the number of scrums. 20min red card is new zealand thuggery Make all scrum offences free kicks would be better than the no more scrum from free kick off the scrum option. Ie prevent the large uncertainty of accuracy at scrum penalties leading directly to 3 points. Scrums sh...
by Mr. Very Popular
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Proposed Rugby Law Changes
Replies: 176
Views: 2589

Re: Proposed Rugby Law Changes

I don't agree with the crooked LO being allowed. Tweak it to between the 22's, 5 metres out is just handing the ball to the attackers witn a good maul as the defenders either have to go up and lose the setup position or stay down and let the other team have 100% guaranteed possession, very unbalanc...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10521

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

quarter2four wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:40 am Has anyone checked on Henry this morning?
His mother just called him for breakfast there.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N - your best xv ?
Replies: 20
Views: 769

Re: 6N - your best xv ?

DragsterDriver wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:52 am Crowley :lol: are you his mum?
Who was a better 10 over 5 games?
Ford?
Messy?
Garbisi, I'd love to see him play in this Irish team.

Costelow is the worst half back I've ever seen play in the 6N, including Bergamasco at 9.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Not worried about 15. Frawley was 4th choice (and nowhere near as bad as suggested) and Larmour 5th choice (again nowhere near as bad as suggested). When you're comparing Keenan to Frawley, of course it's stark. No different to any best in their position in the world compared to most others. 9 at l...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Players I'd like to see "get a rest" for the summer tour, either stay at home or go along with the knowledge they won't be starting so we can try out options, I'm not for 1 second saying these guys should be dropped. Furlong Beirne VDF Aki Lowe JGP This is with the assumption POM is out of the pictu...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congrats Ireland on back-to-back 6 Nations titles🏆
Replies: 10
Views: 283

Re: Congrats Ireland on back-to-back 6 Nations titles🏆

henry wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:49 pm fudge me. The cringe. :lol:
That's over in the Welsh thread.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10521

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Could that last win by Ireland be their swan song? Well could be for 4 or 5 years imho. This is probably yours and England’s time to battle it out. But here’s hoping that’s not the case. Disagree. I think it will be a three-way knife fight next year. If we had England and France away next season I'...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farewell sweet prince
Replies: 19
Views: 656

Re: Farewell sweet prince

Are we sure he's done and not going to SA? He doesn't seem like the type of guy who'd be arsed with that in fairness. Still remember his games against Aus in 2016 I think? He was immense and he's rolled back the years in important games since. Hope he enjoys retirement international rugby if that's...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 858
Views: 10521

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Magpie26 wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:50 pm Come on, you guys know you are better than that, you are firmly part of the top 3 these days....no need to be dragged down to the cellar dwellers level.
Harsh on the Welsh, but fair.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

nardol wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:23 pm Crowley isn't there yet.

His kicking remains an issue. From hand as well as goal kicking.
Best option we have though by a country mile.
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525343
Views: 28511465

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Things that didn't work: Secondrow selection, Beirne was a shadow of his usual self, lineout still struggled (something Henderson helped with last week) Backrow selection, POM was anonymous, is Doris carrying a knock? Not hitting the lines he has been over the past 2 years Larmour, guy isn't a full...
by Mr. Very Popular
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farewell sweet prince
Replies: 19
Views: 656

Re: Farewell sweet prince

The boreds hero.