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by Hellraiser
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Obscure Awesome Song Fred
Replies: 82
Views: 5817

Re: The Obscure Awesome Song Fred

Hawk97 wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:47 pm Crystal Castles - Baptism.
Really? It's basically just a ringtone against a background of noise.

Now Kerosene is a fúcking tune.
by Hellraiser
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I don't know that it was ever his role, but you have to ask what he did to improve the youth structures, etc. I doubt he had any control over them, I also doubt he cared. Gatland's tenure at the helm in Wales has been predicated on the national side essentially being a club side, every level below ...
by Hellraiser
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

anonymous_joe wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:47 pm I take the point that it isn't his job, but it seems almost antipathetic to developing Wales.
Why wouldn't he? He's not Welsh.
by Hellraiser
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Gatland first took the Wales job 17 years ago. He does have the flexibility of a few championships to his name, which probably earns him a bit more benefit-of-the-doubt than Toonie. I don't know that it was ever his role, but you have to ask what he did to improve the youth structures, etc. I doubt...
by Hellraiser
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N - your best xv ?
Replies: 19
Views: 539

Re: 6N - your best xv ?

Much as I love Penaud, he was crap until the final two games so shouldn't be in the reckoning.
by Hellraiser
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

More shells on the way: https://twitter.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1769450580483735990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1769450580483735990%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url= :thumbup: When will they reach the front lines? Already starting to filter through. Ukrainian artillery fi...
by Hellraiser
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Corned beef is a purely American phenomenon. In the 19th Century butcher's in areas the Irish lived in American cities tended to be Jewish, so pig products were not an option.
by Hellraiser
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Army’s Cannon, Propellant Updates Reflect Lessons Learned in Ukraine 1/24/2024 By Scott R. Gourley Combat operations in Ukraine over the last two years have highlighted the importance of modern field artillery systems. From longer cannon tubes for increased range, to extreme long-range projectile a...
by Hellraiser
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Perun on the Collapse of Russian Arms Exports.

https://youtu.be/Wdap15tWnfI?si=v6zvOQPlJ_gKD4Ni
by Hellraiser
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

The EU has chucked another €500m at infrastructure for shell production. Production estimates for 2025 has been revised upwards from 1.4m to 2m 155mm shells.
by Hellraiser
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I can’t wait for Jeff’s ratings. Is this the worst Welsh team ever?
Replies: 49
Views: 1002

Re: I can’t wait for Jeff’s ratings. Is this the worst Welsh team ever?

MaccTaff wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:17 pm It's bleak, but the 90's were worse.
Worse so far.
by Hellraiser
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

👨🏼‍🦽A record number of men with disabilities was recorded in Russia - British intelligence According to the analysis of the data of the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of Russia, conducted by the Verstka publication, in 2022-2023, a record eight-year increase in the number of men with disabilitie...
by Hellraiser
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Russian forces will likely continue ongoing offensive efforts to destabilize Ukrainian defensive lines in Spring 2024 while also preparing for a forecasted new offensive effort in Summer 2024. The provision of Western security assistance will likely play a critical role in Ukraine’s ability to hold...
by Hellraiser
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

I honestly don't give a fúck what you think.
by Hellraiser
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Looks like the Greeks are going to transfer 70 M114 155mm howitzers to Ukraine.
by Hellraiser
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

MOSCOW, March 14 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that comments on nuclear weapons that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in an interview with state media did not constitute a threat to use them, and accused the U.S. of deliberately taking the remarks out of context. Interesting develop...
by Hellraiser
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

House Republican leadership appears to be officially backing down from their demand for lawmakers to address border security before any further aid was passed to support Ukraine in its war against a Russian invasion. The news was made on Thursday at the House Republican retreat, with Speaker Mike J...
by Hellraiser
Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Thursday it plans to set up at least four factories in Ukraine, as it targets a record 10 billion euros ($10.9 billion) in sales this year. The Ukraine war has boosted Germany's weapons industry as countries seek to re-arm in the face of the growing threat ...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Four matches this Autumn. 2024 Autumn Nations Series Fixtures: Friday, 8 November: Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm Friday, 15 November: Ireland v Argentina, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm Saturday, 23 November: Ireland v Fiji, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm Saturday, 30 November: Ireland v Australia, Av...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Indians learn "Indian English". It's the largest dialect of English on the planet. American English is the 2nd largest. British English is only 3rd largest. It's a stretch to call the incomprehensible gibberish Indians speak a form of English. Wtf? Never had the pleasure of tech support phone call ...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Unconfirmed reports that a Russian Su-27 was shot down near Belgorod two days ago.
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

There’s more chance of you playing GAA for Tyrone than the IRFU disbanding Ulster, although you perfected the solo run many years ago. I’m only repeating what was said in BBC Radio Ulster. Have you ever considered that some things are absolute rubbish and don't warrant being discussed? How long hav...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

All Blacks Ligind, Jeff Wilson saying the loss to England confirms that Ireland are chokers This proves to me that last year’s World Cup was not a fluke, it wasn’t a fluke,” he told The Breakdown. “Once again, when the tournament was on the line, guess who didn’t perform? Ireland. https://www.plane...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Exactly what I was thinking. And most online examples of English are US English, when outside English speaking countries India I believe is taught British English. Most Poles too, and most of the EU according to Google. Indians learn "Indian English". It's the largest dialect of English on the plan...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

RWC2015 wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:59 am Excellent article

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union ... s-rethink/

:uhoh:
Shitehawkery masquerading as an article. The Pigdogs were all in favour of try bonus points when they thought it would advantage themselves in perpetuity.
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Have read a lot of the anguished postmortems here in Ireland. A quote from the confederate general, George Pickett, when asked years later why his side lost the battle of Gettysburg: ‘The yanks had something to do with it’ Nah, it was the soft Leinster tight 5. That's what drinking in the GBS, voti...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

:lol: The IRFU would disband Ulster?! :lol: As utterly HILARIOUS as that would be, it is never going to happen. You lads love to have that 'us against them' seige mentality, don't you? Why would it be hilarious? Simply for the reaction of you loons on here! Does anyone in their right mind actually ...
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Most Eastern Europeans learn American English, not British English. :roll:
by Hellraiser
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

More and more info coming out to confirm that the oil refinery strikes over the last two days were specifically targeted against distillation columns. This is long-term, essentially irreparable damage, from all the chemical engineer sources I'm seeing. There's probably going to be a crude price spik...
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

https://twitter.com/spooked75/status/17 ... 3H5jQ&s=19

Macron's phone call with Putin two years ago.
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

If accurate, not a great look for Ukraine https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1768034831269855549?s=46&t=hahx9CseQw_Ts1igZokqEQ Don't pay much attention to Sushko, he's an attention whore. Zaluzhnyi being there are not has literally no impact on the loss of small amounts of equipment near the front lin...
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Keenan is fast. Deceptively so. His running style makes him look slower than he is. He has that Dennis Hickie head-bob that makes him look like he can’t possibly be better at running than the likes of Ringrose. Yeah, Ringrose is the opposite. He's slower than he looks, which is why he does get clea...
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403452

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Aye wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:17 pm Keenan is fast.
Deceptively so. His running style makes him look slower than he is.
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

There was a breakthrough in the discussions about the EU military aid fund for Ukraine through the EPF. As such €5b in funds have become immediately available.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-cash ... apon-fund/
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

https://t.me/killpukin/18755
The density of artillery strikes in the Robotyne area of ​​the Zaporizhzhia region.
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

❗️ Joint statement by the Legion "Freedom of Russia", the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Siberian Battalion. We appeal to our fellow citizens: residents of the city of Belgorod, officials of the Belgorod administration and all those who hear us. Putin’s killers are carrying out massive attacks on ...
by Hellraiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 52911
Views: 2288684

Re: War in Ukraine...

Kyiv is saying that Russian offensive operations have culminated; they are no longer advancing due to massive losses, the frontline has stabilised, and overall the situation for the Ukrainians is the best it's been in three months. Rescued by the Czechs, it seems. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2...