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irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 4:42 pm
paddyor wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 4:40 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 3:38 pm

Yes, I just don't think it's sustainable for Ireland, we need guys getting gametime.
Sure they all played for Ireland this 6N. They're getting gametime bar Prendergast.
Prendergast has 13 appearances this season

Not with Ireland

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So Leinster have Ireland's 2nd and 3rd (either Byrne), 4th (Frawley) and 5th (Prendergast) 10s Lets see how this plays out wasnt that the case this season too? Yes, I just don't think it's sustainable for Ireland, we need guys getting gametime. Sure they all played for Ireland this 6N. They're gett...

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https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0509/1448121-grand-canal-tents/ What’s the endgame here? Word going back on the international grapevine that when you rock up in Ireland without any papers seeking IP, you end up in a tented camp on the side of a hill miles from any urban area. They get taken to...

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I'm an owner occupier and not a landlord so i don't know why a landlord would be against the following What would it take to copy Europe and move to a long term renting culture? 10 - 20 year leases. Something that would give some peace of mind to renters ( not taking into account extortionate rent ...

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I'm an owner occupier and not a landlord so i don't know why a landlord would be against the following What would it take to copy Europe and move to a long term renting culture? 10 - 20 year leases. Something that would give some peace of mind to renters ( not taking into account extortionate rent ...

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I don't think any form of legal immigration is an issue at the moment tbh. If and when we get housing sorted it will fizzle out as an issue for any but a small fringe I reckon. It is. The Ukrainian refugees are legal and they’re at the core of complaints. I think you underestimate the hatred of wor...

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Excellent piece from Charlie Morgan that could easily be about the other Irish sides

https://archive.ph/dFFqk

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Leinster with three capped number 8s (Doris, Conan, Deegan) and Culhane on full contracts next season while Ulster are shifting on our NIQ backrow puts real perspective on the spending power available to each province. *Player development power you mean I'm not denying Leinster have developed them,...

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For some context since August 2023 Doris has played 1679 minutes of rugby, his opposite number on Saturday (Augustus) has played just 589 some more comparisons below I initially looked at this comparison but to be fair looked at Lawes instead and they're almost identical so even if you're an Englis...

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I am a bit surprised by the PR reporting here. I thought the TV feed is one thing, but the TMO have the means to go back and look at incidents independently from what the TV director shows to the public. disaster struck as Jack Walker, looking to clear, made head contact with Dupont, forcing Andrew...

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Some of the main differences seem to be coming in the backs. Some of the Saints backline have played significantly more mins than any Leinster back and as I said above this is compounded by some injuries although even with his months off Lowe still has respectable mins with more mins than either Sa...

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nabanoba wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 5:25 pm 10 tries, 90 seconds per conversion - 15 minutes of game time taken up.

that has to change.

Coupd easily have had 11 tries with the extra what 5 minutes?

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Indeed. Not quite half the budget but yeah impressive. They showed some stats between Leinster and Northampton yesterday for game minutes played. Northampton had 50% more! The English should change the format of the league to ensure less minutes if it's an issue. That's in their control. There are ...

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English Premiership this year has been amazing It's not just Quins but most games have been very enjoyable. You said you only got in to rugby recently. What sports did you follow before that? I thought only hardcore rugby fans joined forums. What this teams are achieving on half the budget of the F...

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He’s bigger stronger and puts down the big men better I’d be surprised if we didn’t start the LAR version of Leinster against Toulouse with VDF from the bench, with a 6-2. Jenkins and Connors to start. Be foolish to go 6-2 against this Toulouse team, they have pace and the fitness to keep going as ...

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hint of a knockon?

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Nolanator wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 12:57 pm Reckon the Ferryman will be showing the Toulouse game? Or anywhere near there?

They'll have it on some screen if you ask yeah. Fiar auld trek back towards the Lombard or what used to be Becky Morgans otherwise

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Thouhth Saints gave that game away in the first 20 minutes and we tried to return the favour in the last 20 or so. If we'd made our kicks that game would have been iced before that.

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Porterbelly1 wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 2:10 pm Adam McBurney to Connacht. Random. Must been Mcilroy isn’t being kept, he’s barely played lately. De Buitlear will be out for most of next season so cover needed

Did he get black balled from Ireland for a punch in an extended squad? Think it was willie wh said it.

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Yeah, but everyone knows Ukraine had no munitions but that has very recently changed Right? I mean everyone knows that, right? What’s next? Russia has a couple of weeks until the munitions arrive. It will take them to attacks Ukraine on multiple directions. It will be harsh. Russia will throw every...

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Osbourne very much still in the mix but injury hampered this season. Ahern ditto to a slightly lesser extent Milne ditto to an even lesser extent! Particularly after the last two matches. Barron has been injured and in a position of great depth. I'm not saying they're all washed up and washed out. ...

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Having a look at the emerging Ireland squad from 2022. Only Crowley, Nash and McCarthy have broken into the Ireland squad. Frawley, Cian Prendergast and Stewart to a lesser degree. Others are making steady progress. To be fair the Ireland squad is hard to break into and Farrell doesn't like changin...

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Ulsters Red Hand wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:15 pm
feckwanker wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:46 am
irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:34 am South African coach Frans Ludeke being tipped to join Ulster next season.

https://twitter.com/FreemanrugbyJPN/sta ... 3968895441
Big money Ulster flashing the cash.
Not happening

Try the knickers so.

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Only a couple 100 seats left for the ST sale on ticketmaster. I think they sold out the premium.

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You’ll just have to make do with Barrett and Snyman. Tough times. Alternatively we should shit prop swap and give you Marty back for Byrne :thumbup: Be delighted to have Marty back, tbf. He has been an overweight mess this season who has got frequently mullered in the scrum. Lethargic and lots of b...

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irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:39 pm
triplebogey wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:33 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:28 pm looks like no NIQ props in the provinces next season.
Leinster not signing a TH?

fudge.
doesnt look like it

Would tie in with us trying to lure TOT and Aungier back.

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penguin wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:19 pm Ellis Jenkins retiring. Sad news... Super player, very smart and very unlucky to pick up that injury after an incredible performance for Wales that looked like the arrival as an international.

Jaysus. He was unfortunate with injury. Was always quality in a Cardiff team that could be up and down.

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I think carre's effort was a knock on so fair enough on that one. I thought the Thomas young non try was a kick out of his hands. If you accidentally kick a ball out of a ruck it would still be a penalty, so whatever the tackler intended that was the result. Seems like it should have been looked at...

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The 42 suggesting Ulster are looking at Byrne as a direct replacement for Kitshoff, serious downgrade. Byrne is a washed up nothing player. It’d be doubtful if he gets ahead of Warwick TBH. This is the problem with signing players from Leinster. Usually it’s just the rejects. Milne, McCarthy & Boyl...

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So have the Lions got their shit together or was the Leinster game an aberration? I think the Lions had their shit together. Even the game they lost to Ulster they showed some good Defense and an ability to score of little ball. They got in hole at the start of the season losing all their games in ...

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Has the injury crisis from the LAR game cleared up?

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https://x.com/KevinRothrock/status/1782433565902262491

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Wishing someone ill health works.

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Cardiff aside, thats the hardest run in of any team IMO.

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Niall Boylan is to stand as an independent group candidate in the euro elections

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I think carre's effort was a knock on so fair enough on that one. I thought the Thomas young non try was a kick out of his hands. If you accidentally kick a ball out of a ruck it would still be a penalty, so whatever the tackler intended that was the result. Seems like it should have been looked at...

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It’s a recurring theme based on McGrath’s season to date but it really is essential that JGP stays fit. McGrath is a good rugby player but not an especially good passer for a SH. The seasons where he did well for us he always had a run of games to crisp up his delivery. Between injuries and being d...

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Lots of Leinster folk getting very defensive. It's ok to say ye benefit more than others from the current system. Nobody is blaming Leinster. It's the IRFU is the problem. A better balance is needed, that's all. Maybe pay 50% of central contracts to balance things out. I'm not in favour of a draft ...

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Its not whether the calls right, there was a knock on from cooney prior to ulcers try and our captain asked for it to be reviewed and it wasn't. Adamson was gagging to review the last play, its so f**king corrupt. This si why we want out of the league, not because we think we'd be more successful a...

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Such f*cking cheats Thought Cardiff were done there. Thought you Welsh and Scots were mates Its not whether the calls right, there was a knock on from cooney prior to ulcers try and our captain asked for it to be reviewed and it wasn't. Adamson was gagging to review the last play, its so f**king co...

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