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Hobo Hooker

Well That was chastening Major work needed in that team Second row needs surgery Still think Murphy is the man There are players out there we need continued better coaching Not sure how can say Murphy is the man. Show me one part of the team where he has improved even slightly? I think we’ve gotten...

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HighKingLeinster wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:25 pm
Hobo Hooker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:49 pm anyone else see the Israeli ambassador's opinion piece in the IT today? Fairly outrageous stuff, more whataboutery than us Nordies could shake a stick at
Wait......You're a nordie??

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anyone else see the Israeli ambassador's opinion piece in the IT today? Fairly outrageous stuff, more whataboutery than us Nordies could shake a stick at

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Winnie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:00 am If the rumours I’m seeing are true major major shit about to hit the fan for the DUP

...... go on then

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thought this was a good summary of the current state of play https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/15/what-counts-now-for-flailing-fine-gael-and-fianna-fail-is-which-wins-the-race-for-the-disgruntled-centre/ The lasting effects of the lost referendums are limited. There may be squalls at parlia...

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What was most disappointing about that, was the kicking of possession away with a couple of minutes left. We played very poorly indeed, yet were still winning by two points at that stage. That's down to individual players. We never really got on the right side of the ref, but there were two inciden...

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Duff, not having a go at you because I'm genuinely interested but why do you think marriage needs special status in our constitution? I'm still sitting on the fence, predominantly because I think the language is a bit ambiguous but I do get the idea behind the referendum, albeit it's all been a bit...

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Duff, not having a go at you because I'm genuinely interested but why do you think marriage needs special status in our constitution? I'm still sitting on the fence, predominantly because I think the language is a bit ambiguous but I do get the idea behind the referendum, albeit it's all been a bit...

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Those scrum penalties from the NZ game are infuriating. What the fudge was Barnes on with the second one. I should really be enjoying what looks like a golden era in Irish rugby. Instead, I'm deeply frustrated by the directon of a game I've followed and loved for over 50 years.. After round 3 of th...

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earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:21 pm
Hobo Hooker wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:16 pm Such a poor performance against an incredibly limited Ospreys team.
Ospreys have only lost 1 at home this season tbf.

Fair enough, didn't realise that. Still, if we want to be at the top of table we should be hosing them

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Winnie wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:19 pm Fúck me Stockdale that is indefensible

He just seems to drift out of games and loses concentration

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Such a poor performance against an incredibly limited Ospreys team.

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100% agree with you on this just disagree on the execution. When the national broadcaster is giving the lads who put up the stage over a 100 grand a year and promoting incompetents up the ladder to a stage where you're org chart is diamond shaped you're not supporting the arts; you're supporting a ...

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Una panicking https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/08/una-mullally-five-reasons-why-support-for-sinn-fein-may-have-slumped-in-the-latest-opinion-poll/ give them more rope Painful reading, talk about bending a story to your own narrative, so far lost up her own hole. Hard to believe she actual...

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United Ireland :lol: Poor Auld Marty McGuinness assured everyone it would happen in time for the 100th anniversary of the Easter rising. Still isn’t any closer, the emergence of TUV and Alliance had taken a lot of DUP votes. There will be wee wankers driving around the town in their car, tooting an...

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I see there is a very petty and nasty anti-GFA dig by the DUP and the Tories in yesterdays agreement : The UK government also committed to “remove the legal duties to have regard to the ‘all-island economy’ in section 10(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018”, though it is not clear wha...

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To demonstrate to the disgusting piece of excrement that his shit won't fly just on the basis of repeating his claims over and over. He's like Silver, only racist and xenophobic. Yes but arguing with Silver never went anywhere and any response just gave an excuse to post more shite. Ah I know. I've...

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Welfare migrants no. I haven't mentioned race once in this or any other thread but carry on with the hurty words - it just proves you have no argument. Tell us why people from Turkey, Syria and Afghanistan should not be claiming asylum. You've got it backwards as usual. Literally everyone from thos...

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Ah so you just don't think form matters at all. I don't think the 6(5 for Henshaw) or so games since the RWC will count for much no. Extremely easy to boil it down to post RWC drop. But also change of coach and Goodman arriving back late due to RWC etc. Form for Ireland >>>>>>>form for club. Hensha...

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Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:23 pm
robrugby wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:10 am
November2019 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:10 am Fine looking woman btw
That'll be the prod in her
Not sure there's ever been a prod in her.

well played

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HighKingLeinster wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 9:23 am Hard to see past a full strength Ulster side abley supported by a Leinster hating Frank and Protestant Joy Neville

To be fair, Frank is equally shite for everyone. No doubt it'll be the Frank & Joy show whilst a game of rugby tries to break out

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Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:08 pm
Rugbynut2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:02 pm Have heard from camp that Munster are looking to prove a point over the RG poaching. As if they need extra motivation. Can’t see them letting Leinster leave Thomond with anything.
Did Santa look after you?

He was probably too busy taking his 2 trans kids to school yesterday

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I’m well aware that there’s an advantage in population and funds, and also that these things are cyclical anyway. What I’m saying is that the population gaps that are there don’t explain the current difference in output. There’s not much the IRFU can do about population distribution, but they can a...

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We 100% need migrants, specifically ones who earn and pay PAYE, are fertile and add to the child demographics, and pay for goods and services in Irish businesses. The questions are around how many we can accommodate on humanitarian grounds, how quickly applications can be processed, what working ri...

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https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2023/12/20/mary-lou-mcdonald-sinn-fein-leader-says-average-dublin-house-prices-should-fall-to-the-300000-mark/ This is all the justification I need. I might even buy two if they’re going at that price! That is absolutely hilarious but there are people out there w...

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I don't think a draft system is the way forward but I do think the IRFU should be investing more money into the underage set ups in the other three provinces than they do at Leinster, which obviously Leinster would be pissed off with. On central contracts they are what they are, the most important ...

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That's not true though, and, ultimately, is the real problem. Most of that generation came in via the AIL and the clubs. About two thirds of the starting XV for Ireland were Munstermen though and in generations past Ulster have been bulk suppliers to the national side. So I think his point about th...

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Nolanator wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:16 pm If you're distributing lots of baggies in quantities equal to smallish multiples of fivers and tenners, you can do plenty more besides.

Asking for a friend....

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https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/12/17/jennifer-oconnell-ireland-is-hostage-to-rich-daddy-syndrome-if-you-dont-come-from-wealth-youre-locked-out-of-the-markers-of-adulthood/ Nail on the head. No wonder some on here are unaware of the state of this country. Just in Brown Thomas there. Absolut...

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feckwanker wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:41 pm I wonder do those who work in the health system get preferential treatment when it comes to 'diagnosing' and 'treating' their trans gender kids?

probably depends if it is inside or outside term time

Hobo Hooker

so what constituency are we going to run HKL in during the next GE? Or should we just straight for the Uachtarán na hÉireann?

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earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:06 pm Didn't see the Ulster match as I was playing (or I played, I got concussed and broke my finger so now on way for an x-ray), can I get a summary from someone that isn't LC or Camroc?

Same story as the last couple of games. Ok up to the 50 minute mark and then switch off. Very frustrating

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Luckycharmer wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:57 pm Lovely try, nice pass by Balacoune

Looked a little forward but will take it!

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Hard luck westies, Bordeaux were very clinical with thei opportunities tonight.

I do think it highlights a bit of an issue with Irish teams at the moment though, we do seem to struggle to turn pressure into points.

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I thought we had all agreed not to quote the terrorist apologist?

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Marcus Rea is injured, but he keeps missing crucial tackles of scrums and at the back of lineouts. didn't realise he was on the injury list. True he may miss some tackles but he has much more upside from his turnover threat. Even if he doesn't get the turnover he is still able to slow the ruck down...

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Matty Rea on media duty for Ulster, guess that means he's involved which would suggest we're going with him alongside Timoney and probably Ewers, I know injuries to his brother, McCann and Reffell don't help but why aren't Crothers or McNabney given a shot? I still think Crothers has to bulk out, h...

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I will listen later, think they are probably the best Irish rugby podcast. Despite being Gick boys they are not afraid to say it as it is whether they are an established leinster player or not. Too many Irish podcasts who won't criticise any players for fear or losing access. The worst one is the I...

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Listening to the Molecast, one of them wasn't too impressed by Frawleys performance. They also raised a good point about Nienaber in terms of how he'll use the bench. Maybe that is where he will make the biggest difference. I will listen later, think they are probably the best Irish rugby podcast. ...

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