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by earl the beaver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.K Politics Thread
Replies: 15856
Views: 547341

Re: U.K Politics Thread

you so full of nonsense Earl. Even labour have decided against changing voter id. it makes sense-go and vote and show id to clarify who you are-what is wrong with that? most youngsters have a passport or driving license-and theres no indication it stopped youngsters voting-its to prevent voter frau...
by earl the beaver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.K Politics Thread
Replies: 15856
Views: 547341

Re: U.K Politics Thread

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5362v5762o YouGov's latest voting intention poll, external puts Labour in the lead amongst 18 to 24-year-olds at 28%, followed by the Greens on 26% and the Liberal Democrats on 20%. In contrast, the Conservatives were on 9% and Reform UK on 8%. Labour think the...
by earl the beaver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.K Politics Thread
Replies: 15856
Views: 547341

Re: U.K Politics Thread

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5362v5762o YouGov's latest voting intention poll, external puts Labour in the lead amongst 18 to 24-year-olds at 28%, followed by the Greens on 26% and the Liberal Democrats on 20%. In contrast, the Conservatives were on 9% and Reform UK on 8%. Labour think the...
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wimmins football
Replies: 102
Views: 3211

Re: Wimmins football

That one of the worst penalty shootouts I've ever seen
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

earl the beaver wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:47 pm Missed the tiddler and gets bogey.

And then big duck hook off the tee on 2, should get par there at least
Gets the birdie and back level after 2. 4 Shots better than 2019.
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Missed the tiddler and gets bogey.

And then big duck hook off the tee on 2, should get par there at least
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Bogbunny wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:44 pm Rory teeing off in 30 minutes and the crowd is already 3 deep along the first fairway. No OOB this time FFS.
According to Faxon he's hit it out every time he's played it this week.
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158511
Views: 9130811

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Isn't there an argument that it violates US Anti-Boycott laws so there's a risk some of the big multinationals may scale back investment in Ireland?
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 563116
Views: 33014116

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Ulster playing Edinburgh in a pre-season friendly at Ravenhill on 12th September
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.K Politics Thread
Replies: 15856
Views: 547341

Re: U.K Politics Thread

Helps outweigh some of the boomers I guess. And tbh, if you are old enough to join the military or have a full time job then why shouldn't you be allowed to vote? Pity they didn't have the vote back in 2016 and the absolute clusterfúck that is Brexit wouldn't have happened. The boomers are far more...
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3639
Views: 257924

Re: Lions Lions Lions

On the evidence of this tour Beirne shouldn't be there, but he has repeatedly performed for Farrell when he has looked unfit/out of sorts, so he trusts him.
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Jacob Skov Oleson up to -5, 2 clear.

Won the Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin last year, made the cut at Troon last year as an amateur.

Seems to enjoy links golf.
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.K Politics Thread
Replies: 15856
Views: 547341

Re: U.K Politics Thread

Helps outweigh some of the boomers I guess. And tbh, if you are old enough to join the military or have a full time job then why shouldn't you be allowed to vote?

Pity they didn't have the vote back in 2016 and the absolute clusterfúck that is Brexit wouldn't have happened.
by earl the beaver
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

My Taylor Pendrith pick paying off :lol: +3 through 6.

Nicolai Hojgaard and Tom McKibbin leading as the first few groups reach the turn at -2.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 47937
Views: 3658508

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

What is why? I'm sure everyone has heard the rumours. Never mind I see it now Worst kept secret in football Arsenal should be dragged over the coals for continuing to play him Yet you think Ulster were wrong to sack Paddy Jackson. Classic inconsistency from you. Ulster didn't play Jackson for the s...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Brad Faxon told the golf channel that Rory hit his tee shots OB on the 1st in both practice rounds so far.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Replies: 1084
Views: 155767

Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!

masterij loving anti-semitic conspiracy theories in this thread. I think the anti semitic accusations to stop the debate have long passed. Come back facts You've made comments about a number of high profile Jewish people being Mossad agents and then saying ISIS were an Israeli proxy. Keep on the co...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Replies: 1084
Views: 155767

Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!

masterij loving anti-semitic conspiracy theories in this thread.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

From twitter Top players statistically where: Wind >11mph Cool to Moderate Temperatures Wet conditions https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gv7Oi0VXkAAGxG6?format=jpg&name=900x900 Bodes well for Lowry and Scheffler given their tee split. Wish I could understand what I am looking at? What is the salary colum...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

From twitter

Top players statistically where:
Wind >11mph
Cool to Moderate Temperatures
Wet conditions

Image

Bodes well for Lowry and Scheffler given their tee split.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158511
Views: 9130811

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

You are breathtakingly thick
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Gauss wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:15 pm Thanks both. Staying in Portstewart but may try to get down to Portrush early doors so great suggestions.
What days have you got tickets for?

Harry's Shack still has some reservations available if you want a decent meal.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Thunderstorms expected tomorrow afternoon and then a fairly wet weekend. Hopefully won't soften the course up too much.

Thurs Morning, Fri Afternoon groupings definitely getting the better side of the draw for weather
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Any locals with any tips on where to watch the Lions game that morning? Portrush or Portstewart ideally! The Harbour Bar in Portrush says they're showing it, but that will be rammed and expensive. Kiwi's may be a better shout Portstewart Golf Club may be showing it and you can go into their public ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Any locals with any tips on where to watch the Lions game that morning? Portrush or Portstewart ideally! The Harbour Bar in Portrush says they're showing it, but that will be rammed and expensive. Kiwi's may be a better shout Portstewart Golf Club may be showing it and you can go into their public ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Hawks being brought in to scare off seagulls from the course to stop them stealing food or attacking fans (there's been a few people bitten by them already this year). https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjrlg44rzpwo Was in Cornwall a few weeks ago... Seagulls were trying to take ice creams out of ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158511
Views: 9130811

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

feckwanker wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:12 pm No it doesn't. It's par for the course.
In some areas certainly the case, in other's great strides have been made in terms of community cohesion through these kind of events.

The "concerns" of residents and the OO have nothing to do with a group of kids and it's shocking.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 158511
Views: 9130811

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

I wonder if rugbynut, aye etc. will post about the racist graffiti and vandalism in Andersonstown on Monday night?

Probably not because it wasn't prods.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

Hawks being brought in to scare off seagulls from the course to stop them stealing food or attacking fans (there's been a few people bitten by them already this year).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjrlg44rzpwo
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3639
Views: 257924

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Farrell loves an out and out 12 on the bench with Ireland (Henshaw, McCloskey, Aki all regular features there) so Aki on the bench makes sense from that point of view.
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp)

Some fun drop zones this week https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gv9iw4WWkAA3SZb?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gv9iw4eX0AA6LGt?format=jpg&name=large Hitting it into the stands getting punished rather than getting to drop on a piece of nicely mowed semi rough is a great change from previ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: Scheffler - What a cvnt.

I actually like it. It's brutal for us who are mad fans, but it shows that for some pros it's just a job, and that's like most of us isn't it? Just a way to put food on the table and pay a mortgage. I think I remember reading (and Yanks correct me if I'm wrong), but the European lad who is top MVP ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 563116
Views: 33014116

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

JoeyFantastic wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:53 pm Good insight on Salanoa's injury on Access Munster, worth a watch. He really went through the mill with a post-operation infection in his knee.
Didn't this happen to someone else in recent years, can't remember who but I remember the infection being a big problem.
by earl the beaver
Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 563116
Views: 33014116

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

So the WRU officially considering reducing Welsh pro rugby to two regions. We're bloody lucky the IRFU are prudent with their finances. Are they though? Three of the provinces are seriously struggling Are the IRFU prudent with their money? Yes. Will it be enough? We'll see. Both Munster and Ulster ...
by earl the beaver
Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

Re: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp)

USA - Scheffler, Scottie (1)
GB&I - McIlroy, Rory (2)
Europe - Hovland, Viktor (12)
Africa - Bezuidenhout, Christiaan (68)
Aus/NZ - Scott, Adam (40)
RoW - Pendrith, Taylor (35)
Wildcard - Rahm, Jon (68)
by earl the beaver
Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 107
Views: 1888

2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)

So first off, the turn out has been dire this year due to the number of posters who have left the bored, as a result this is the last one of these I will run, if someone wants to take it on then crack on but I'm not going to anymore. Back to the main action. This week we return to the land of my bir...
by earl the beaver
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 563116
Views: 33014116

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

The under 20s lacked passion, aggression and purpose since Richie M went. Murphy’s tenure - Two grand slams in a row, undefeated for 3 years, a World Cup final. Richie knew what he was doing. I think he’ll pick up his record in Ulster. Hopefully if they can sign more talent, add more depth. Doak mu...