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Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Fri May 10, 2024 12:53 pm Has the Mahelrbe to Leinster been discussed at all?

tell me more.....sloooooooowly

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNNllO4W4AAxTcn?format=jpg&name=small Wasn't expecting that team at all. Really flogging Doris. Swapping Osborne and Henshaw makes no sense (surely a game to start Ngatai). Frawley looked fecked at the end of the NH game. Still no Ringrose is a disappointment. I'd imagin...

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I like scrums too, and agree with the posters saying that fewer scrums is not indicative necessarily of a better game. Maybe someone more clued into modern front row play than me could explain why hookers don't seem to be able to strike any more. I would have thought a way to make scrums more effect...

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Not quite sure of the logic of the two Connacht signings - Lassisi and Murphy? Lassisi will surely be behind both Aungier and Bealham - is he much further behind at Leinster, or is it just the offer of a senior contract. Likewise Murphy - he's already had a good few games for Leinster. In Connacht ...

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Not sure I like the option of removing the scrum option from a free kick. Sounds like a way of avoiding the real issue - better reffing of the scrum. On the topic, I saw this posted https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNJyTrXX0AAsYMG?format=jpg&name=900x900 Incredible how much the game has changed in the 30...

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Not quite sure of the logic of the two Connacht signings - Lassisi and Murphy? Lassisi will surely be behind both Aungier and Bealham - is he much further behind at Leinster, or is it just the offer of a senior contract. Likewise Murphy - he's already had a good few games for Leinster. In Connacht h...

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The fact that Murphy made the RWC in 2019 is enough, he wasn’t a great player. Lacking in size and athleticism. Who was crying out to be selected ahead of him? Nobody is claiming he was a guy to build a team around, or anything more than a squad player at international level, but he had 5 or so yea...

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Anyone see this article by Brian Moore in the Torygraph? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2024/05/06/brian-moore-champions-cup-semi-finals-final/ Basically claims (with EPCR) as a source, that there is no prize money per se in the EC anymore, the revenue from sponsors etc is divided equally b...

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Leo's interview excusing the team holding on at the end is exactly why we have no chance against Toulouse No chance against Toulouse? You've beaten them comfortably the last few meetings. I do think they can expose the blitz defence though. We've played Toulouse 7 times in the last 15 years, twice ...

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https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/t ... 13232.html

Our revelling friends continuing traditions on the other side of the world.....

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On balance I think the play-offs are a good addition to the league. They do require a certain mentality/strategy though - Gatland's Wasps were expert in peaking at the appropriate times

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CM11 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:07 pm
Jensrsa wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:06 pm Cardiff Rugby 7 FT 24 Edinburgh

Lions 6 HT 23 Munster
Edinburgh BP or no?

No.

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In terms of privacy, DeDoc, is that GDPR? Do other EU countries have better systems without avoiding issues there? That is a part of it, but also the confidence that people will adhere to best practice, given the way the HSE works, the amount of temps and agency workers, doctors working in multiple...

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Apparently a comprehensive integrated digital record management system would cost like 1billion. World any government front that cash with any confidence that it would be well spent? It's hardly 1bn up front? Money well spent over the years it'll take to set it up and get it right, IMO. And probabl...

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Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets): 15. Henry McErlean (2) 14. Liam Turner (28) 13. Ben Brownlee (7) 12. Charlie Ngatai (23) 11. Rob Russell (29) 10. Sam Prendergast (14) 9. Cormac Foley (17) 1. Michael Milne (37) 2. John McKee (25) 3. Michael Ala’alatoa (65) 4. Brian Deeny (16) 5. Jason Jenkins (35)...

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WTF! €140K pa and he claims he can't find any sort of accomodation for 3 people in Cork......... A Dutch academic hired during the pandemic and then fired after telling University College Cork he was having trouble moving to Ireland to teach in-person because of the housing crisis has won €300,000 f...

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Irish rugby has generally been fairly well run from the top down, with investment in coach and player development across the board. Leinster have some well documented advantages, but it wasn't really until the Cheika/Schmidt eras that the work behind the scenes really started to pay off. And if you ...

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iarmhiman wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:14 pm Kane Douglas was shite for Leinster

Only the poster diego ( remember him?) really stood up for him

As I recall he had one decent game and lots of 'no-shows'. Seems to be ticking the box for Bordeaux - maybe it was the weather!

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Genuine question - several posters have hinted at or suggested loans etc How might that work? What players come under consideration? Does every province have a list of players who are available for loan? How does the 'home' province benefit? Likewise the 'away'. What is there to incentivise the play...

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Munster-fogs wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:14 pm Where's the best place to see the Welsh reaction?

Not sure, but I'd like to thank them for all that glorious TV money without which this deal wouldn't be possible. I propose that when we complete the next blockbuster deal with TG4 we should return the favour

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The endangerment of life charge alleges Garda Ryan drove westwards on the eastwards auxiliary lane between Rathcoole and Citywest in a reckless manner, which posed substantial risk of death or serious injury to a member of the public. That offence is under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences again...

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I think Baxter makes a key point about stability. In a sense, it doesn't matter if individual changes are good or bad, if there are too many, too frequently, the constant change is bad for spectators, especially newer ones. Also, he is correct about maul defence - you can always stop it by throwing ...

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he has lives in ireland a good few years so id assume he is qualified through residency or will do soon. both he and smyth look certs for academy after u20 level. Kids don't automatically obtain those rights iirc. Naturalisation often requires time as an adult in a country. You'd need to check both...

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It is a difficult choice tbf. Leinster's potential run-in at the moment is: Bulls (H) Tigers (H) HEC QF vs Stormers/La Rochelle (H) Lions (A) Stormers (A) HEC SF (H) Ospreys (H) Ulster (A) HEC F (N) Connacht (H) With a relatively small lead in the URC table, I think Leinster will take a mixed/blende...

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There is a lot to come from Jenkis. He is lucky and managed to stay injury free. He is one of the few players in World Rugby that can play at four, five, six (seven in SA) and eight. He is a great ball carrier. Sharks can field a mean pack with him and some others that are returning,. They already ...

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Ulster suggesting a signing to be announced soon Werner Kok. What is the fúcking point. Cunningham signing wingers when we need forwards Kok probably hits more rucks per game than some of the Ulster forwards in the squad :lol: I agree though, strange signing. A baby eater or talisman figure (e.g. M...

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When Woodward contrived to deliver the worst Lions performance in living memory by selecting the dads army four years later, he managed to combine poor selection (of the squad) with atrocious tactics and in-camp vibes. The selection he should have been able to get away with - they were still good e...

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I won't get to see Portugal tomorrow, but I expect they'll take care of Spain. Portugal Georgia could be a great game - Georgia were pretty good today from what I saw.

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Would be good to see Gunne fast tracked. agreed but it wont happen with Leo, he hasnt shown a willingness to pick anyone else at 9 unless McGrath is unavailable. I think you have to give Leo some credit for how he manages the squad. My read isn't that he is unwilling to pick other players, just tha...

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Cascarino had a similar sort of story in his bio. He was never eligible to represent Ireland as his mother was adopted (or something like that) but sure look it was the 90s we were all having a great time. Yeah, I remember that but at least there was a reasonable link, even if it wasn't blood. I gu...

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Interesting stuff :thumbup: 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...

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Merit to this or just looking fit new followers ? https://x.com/rugby_scoop/status/1762561652376100877?s=46&t=20zh8BAsN6aL_dqlEjac_A Most of those are marginal and you could find loads of similar ones from any other team in the world. We say this all the time but if you pinged every infringement at...

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I'd be surprised if VdM makes a test team. His try scoring is sensational, but the rest of his game is pretty weak. I also think it is notable that he has never scored a try against SA, Ireland or NZ (or Australia for that matter) Who would be the Lion wings? Lowe and Hansen. Yawn. Farrell has been...

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If you did a head to head player wise, how many lion-hearted heroes would make the cut? None. Possibly have Earl in over POM. But I can’t think of any other opportunity. If you’re picking the Lions team right now, how do you not pick the Ireland side plus DVdM and Russell? I'd be surprised if VdM m...

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https://theanalyst.com/eu/2024/02/six-nations-2024-stats-review-round-3/ Interesting expected points graph. Not sure how they generate it though. I read an explanation of this before, I think they assign points totals to certain actions and situations on the pitch. E.g. if historical data says a 5m...

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Where did you say he was better than anyone? For the record I'd have Aki, Tuipilotu, Jones and Ringrose with either McCloskey or Henshaw as alternates. Henshaw marginally ahead as he covers 13. Anything can happen though, including as said above a 35 year old Aki not being able to go on forever. In...

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And yet Ireland STILL hold the all-time 4/5/6 Nations record for wooden spoons, at 25. If, as expected, the Oirish walk this non-vintage year, they will STILL only equal the Welsh record for 6N Grand Slams (and be 7 behind us in the all-time records). Ireland are enjoying a historically rare purple...

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Records of the Irish and Welsh teams in the 5/6N since 1920 Wales Decade Win % Av. Score 20s 42.5% 10-9 30s 53.1% 8-6 40s 41.7% 6-5 50s 67.5% 9-6 60s 47.5% 9-8 70s 76.9% 18-10 80s 45% 15-16 90s 30% 15-23 00s 46% 23-24 10s 68% 24-16 20s 32% 22-23 Ireland Decade Win % Av. Score 20s 45% 8-9 30s 46.9% ...

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Records of the Irish and Welsh teams in the 5/6N since 1920 Wales Decade Win % Av. Score 20s 42.5% 10-9 30s 53.1% 8-6 40s 41.7% 6-5 50s 67.5% 9-6 60s 47.5% 9-8 70s 76.9% 18-10 80s 45% 15-16 90s 30% 15-23 00s 46% 23-24 10s 68% 24-16 20s 32% 22-23 Ireland Decade Win % Av. Score 20s 45% 8-9 30s 46.9% 7...

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If you've a good job you will have, or at least can have, private health insurance. Some would argue you should have. I hear this all the time and I hate to break it to you but private health insurance makes zero difference if you are acutely unwell you will be triaged in A&E like everyone else Yup...

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