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by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: It’s official, Brits are soft.
Replies: 9
Views: 306

Re: It’s official, Brits are soft.

AND-y wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:55 pm Most British drinkers will be on Carling/Fosters/Carlsberg/cheapest lager in bar from my experience.

I know we are all very sophisticated and look down on that but I think that's the case regardless of class or subculture or whatever.
Most popular pint in the UK is Guinness
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: It’s official, Brits are soft.
Replies: 9
Views: 306

Re: It’s official, Brits are soft.

Bit of an odd warning, in nearly any supermarket in the UK you'll be able to buy beers in the 7-9% range, it's not like people don't drink strong beers in the UK, in most actual beer shops and offlicenses you'll get beers well over 10%.
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45226
Views: 2958547

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

Reece James and Tripper outside Walker? In the Euros, wasn't Philips and Rice playing in every game? James was outside of Walker in those two matches, yeah. For the Euros, it was 4 at the back. And Rice and Phillips were starting every game, yes. So the two holding mids. Even against Scotland. Sout...
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Reform Party UK
Replies: 432
Views: 52730

Re: The Reform Party UK

iarmhiman wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:34 pm Thought I'd use this thread.

How long can the Lords delay the Rwanda bill before the Commons initate the Parliament Act and bypass the legislation to royal assent?
I don't think they can as it isn't a manifesto pledge and Sunak has no mandate.
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

LeinsterLion wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:36 pm
Son-Of-Ulster wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:31 am That’s Petrie, McFarland and Burns away in two months. A new era is upon us.
:thumbup: Good stuff!
An era of playing rugby with no 10s and dipping into the AIL every week as we won't have enough players to make a 23.
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Yes. There’s been big names but all have been duds one way or another. If you say the big four are Piutau, Coetzee, DV, and Kitschoff, the first three all weren’t as good as you would like. Certainly not worked out as well as the likes of Fardy etc. Granted you know they arent going to be around fo...
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Snippet on the Ulster forum from a news article stating that Leinster wanted to sign both O’Toole and Bealham but both were rejected by the IRFU. Good :thumbup: Craig Newby going too. Is this confirmed anywhere? Would assume that means Soper back to skills coach while Murphy takes over the attack? ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Snippet on the Ulster forum from a news article stating that Leinster wanted to sign both O’Toole and Bealham but both were rejected by the IRFU. Good :thumbup: Craig Newby going too. Is this confirmed anywhere? Would assume that means Soper back to skills coach while Murphy takes over the attack?
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45226
Views: 2958547

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

Joint favourites is a massive stretch. I'd take Portugal or Germany (at home) over this England side. Probably Spain too. Current odds: England 17/5 France 4/1 Germany 13/2 Spain 9/1 Portugal 9/1 Italy 16/1 Belgium 16/1 Netherlands 16/1 Croatia 40/1 Denmark 40/1 It's not a massive stretch at all. I...
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45226
Views: 2958547

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

England probably go into this tournament as either joint favourites or second favourite to France. Got to win a trophy, it’s been a long tenure now (for an international coach) Joint favourites is a massive stretch. I'd take Portugal or Germany (at home) over this England side. Probably Spain too. ...
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45226
Views: 2958547

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

When was the last time England beat a team ranked above them in a tournament ? 1990? Erm….surely Argentina were ranked above them in 02? They were, May 2002 England ranked 12th, Argentina Ranked 3rd. Argentina bottled the tournament massively though, one of the pre-tournament favourites, great squa...
by earl the beaver
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Not BRYN Ulster Rugby announce Hugh McCaughey as Interim CEO Ulster Rugby, together with the IRFU, are pleased to announce Hugh McCaughey, former Chief Executive of South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, as Interim CEO. Following the departure of Jonny Petrie earlier this w...
by earl the beaver
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45226
Views: 2958547

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

Pity NI didn't play like this in qualifying.
by earl the beaver
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:04 pm BelTel reporting that Cunningham is stepping in as CEO.
Oh ffs.

Loved the guy as a player but all he's done in his administration roles is make things worse.
by earl the beaver
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45226
Views: 2958547

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

Southgate is shit, can't wait till he fucks off. The squad currently compares to any team in the world but it's the manager holding us back. If we had Campbell, Terry and Ferdinand in the squad, I'd agree. But we don't. The best team at defending almost always wins international team sports tournam...
by earl the beaver
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 247
Views: 12014

Re: LRZ

As an NFL fan, I’d be very happy if an English player was crushing their league. I know it’s not going to happen, but it would be cool, yeah. But you are a minority, NFL gets big crowds a couple of times a year but it's a tiny sport for the overwhelming majority of people in the UK. Earl, I’d say y...
by earl the beaver
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 247
Views: 12014

Re: LRZ

Just been on his social media. The comments are toxic. A lot of salty Welsh rugby fans making comments which do not mimic the magnanimous opinions from Welshies on here. Weird. Imagine if he was to become a star (I know he won’t). But that would be awesome for Welsh fans, no? One of your own. Would...
by earl the beaver
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:36 pm
earl the beaver wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:51 pm I hear Petrie has been actively seeking other roles for a few months.
Ah yes, the news must have reached England alright. Or else you read it on the Ulster forum.
Mate who runs a podcast about Ulster actually put it out but hey ho
by earl the beaver
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I hear Petrie has been actively seeking other roles for a few months.
by earl the beaver
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Petrie left Ulster now.
by earl the beaver
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 247
Views: 12014

Re: LRZ

Just been on his social media. The comments are toxic. A lot of salty Welsh rugby fans making comments which do not mimic the magnanimous opinions from Welshies on here. Weird. Imagine if he was to become a star (I know he won’t). But that would be awesome for Welsh fans, no? One of your own. Would...
by earl the beaver
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

One takeaway from the weekend for me is Scott Wilson. Every time I've seen him he has been very impressive and he came off the bench and was rock solid against Ox Nche on Saturday. He could be the new Furlong. Don’t think he’s as good as furlong. Furlong when younger was a world class scrummager, w...
by earl the beaver
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Was Wilson even 1st choice for the 20s?
by earl the beaver
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

When has a move to another province actually benefitted the player? I can't think of many beyond Conway but I'm sure there are more. Edit: Beirne of course too. It worked out very well for Sean Cronin and Robbie Henshaw Cronin and Henshaw both moved as established internationals and first choice fo...
by earl the beaver
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Deegan not moving province shows a total lack of ambition. That depends on your definition of ambition. The only player ahead of him in the Irish reckoning who’s younger than he is, is Doris. (Baird isn’t really a like-for-like) He could move province, but there wouldn’t be any guarantee of improvi...
by earl the beaver
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish Courts: U.K. not a safe country
Replies: 103
Views: 2779

Re: Irish Courts: U.K. not a safe country

Zico wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:37 am We don't even get their stolen treasure to display in a museum. :frown:
You should probably go check the provenance of some of the stuff in the national museum of Ireland that comes from the time of empire
by earl the beaver
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

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 earl the beaver
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish unity....?
Replies: 2570
Views: 139781

Re: Irish unity....?

Sinn Fein want the border poll even though they know it would be defeated. Not sure what to make of that. What's the reasoning? They want it because it then kick starts the clock that allows one to be called every 7 years from then on And that would be a disaster for NI Who would invest when they d...
by earl the beaver
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish unity....?
Replies: 2570
Views: 139781

Re: Irish unity....?

One of the things I always find the most striking about NI is how much the unionists there love Britain but how little that love is reciprocated by the British people. As an Irish person who has lived in the UK for a long time, the views I get from British people when it comes to NI more or less fa...
by earl the beaver
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I wasn't alone in saying Henshaw was in poor form, I also said he had played much better at 13 than 12 with his best rugby coming when playing there. He then proceeded to have a very strong tournament at 13. You still haven't come up with a reason as to why saying "Knackers yard for big stu?" isn't ...
by earl the beaver
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJCbi15WAAAYQBQ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJCbi15WAAAYQBQ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Knackers yard for big Stu? Of those 94 minutes, he played 80minutes vs Italy where he was many peoples Man of the match. He didn’t take much contact in that ma...
by earl the beaver
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish unity....?
Replies: 2570
Views: 139781

Re: Irish unity....?

Are you claiming that the government forces in the Troubles weren't also murdering scumbags? Obviously they were involved with some horrific incidents and state forces colluded with terrorists to commit murder. The vast majority weren't though which is the distinction from the IRA, UVF, UDA, INLA e...
by earl the beaver
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Floppykid wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:47 am Kitsoff leaving? Not great.
We are yet to see anything other than hearsay on this, no one with links to Ulster or Kitshoff has suggested it.
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Reform Party UK
Replies: 432
Views: 52730

Re: The Reform Party UK

While I’m same in regard to Tory voter, anyone who think “Liz truss crashed the economy” should have their vote removed for being stupid. Like Brexit she did massive damage, ongoing damage, but both are still in the small percentage damage rather than crashing the whole. Still an awful lot of money...
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds
Replies: 116
Views: 2098

Re: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds

20 minute red cards are a farce, and red cards do not ruin games, some stats I posted in the other thread In matches between the teams currently ranked 1-10 in the world rankings there have been 44 red cards since 2010. The team receiving the red card has won 50% of the time and there have been two ...
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds
Replies: 116
Views: 2098

Re: World Rugby reads my Posts- 20min Red cardsds

Are all Red going to be 20min, or will there be different levels of red? Say a red is given to a player for a Reckless tackle resulting in a head to head clash, but there was clearly no malice just poor tackling technique. And on the other hand a red is given to a guy who flies into a ruck to headb...
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

It will be interesting to see what happens to the Ulster squad if Murphy gets the gig full time. There will be plenty of talented young lads with fond memories of playing for his u20 sides over the past 5 years, who might be looking at internationals and established first teamers ahead of them at t...
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Both Petrie and Cunningham have said we aren't signing a 10 so we are moving him away from his best position because we don't have anyone else. Is it really his best position? He hasn't really impressed at 9. He's been going backwards as a 9 for about a season and half. Got overtaken by Blade in th...
by earl the beaver
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525354
Views: 28514037

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

TOT, Stewart, Wilson could end up being an excellent front row. And how long does it take for TOT to become a top class LH (a position he's not played at any level) when he's already a very good TH? What do Ulster do with our only useful NIQ being a world cup winning LH? Who becomes our back up TH ...