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by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Lavanini would have been the GOAT 20 years ago. I reckon he'd have made Bakkies his bitch. Absolute animal.
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Did Ryan even get carded for chinning Eaton?

There'd be a 10min TMO intervention, mitigations blah blah fvcking blah these days.
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146442
Views: 7972139

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

I see our revelling friends have been up to mischief again, this time in Trim The story and pictures read like a wind-up they are so caricatured, only missing the slash-hooks and call-out videos! :lol: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/grandparents-among-seven-who-caused-carnage-during-b...
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster vs SA A
Replies: 529
Views: 11024

Re: Munster vs SA A

assfly wrote: Wed Nov 09, 2022 1:19 pm A seasoned All Black on the bench of the A team speaks to the depth of Munster.
Take it you didn't watch the Ulster game 2 weeks ago?
He was Bergamasco Playing Scrum Half-level bad, and at least Bergamasco had the excuse he'd never played 9 before.
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster vs SA A
Replies: 529
Views: 11024

Re: Munster vs SA A

Munster: Mike Haley; Shane Daly, Antoine Frisch, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo; Ben Healy, Paddy Patterson; Josh Wycherley, Diarmuid Barron, Roman Salanoa; Edwin Edogbo, Kiran McDonald; Jack O’Donoghue (C), John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes. Replacements: Niall Scannell, Liam O’Connor, Keynan Knox, Cian Hurl...
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146442
Views: 7972139

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

I think I've picked a terrible time to change careers and be on the job hunt. :uhoh: If you're not tied down, opportunity to try living somewhere else, like all the young buckos. Partner started a new job on Monday, and we're just back from travelling for a few months. I'm fairly locked in to Dubli...
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Where's the Ryan gif again? Can't find it.
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022
Replies: 3791
Views: 84065

Re: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022

Dario G shirley?

I was on a camping trip with my folks in France that summer and Carnival de Paris and that Life is Life song were played on repeat.

Great fvcking times :thumbup:
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022
Replies: 3791
Views: 84065

Re: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022

Mane injured last night for Bayern, looks set to miss the WC. Bad news for Senegal :thumbdown:
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England vs Japan
Replies: 141
Views: 3232

Re: England vs Japan

A loss here and you'd think Eddie is gone, given they'll likely lose to NZ and the Boks as well.

0/4 when at least 2/4 would have been expected. The Blazers won't be happy losing to 2 "lesser" nations.
by Jim Lahey
Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146442
Views: 7972139

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Big Facebook job losses coming today for Dublin. The lefties will be delighted - they’ll get the recession they were so dearly hoping for. It will certainly free up a lot of accommodation in the city centre, a good thing? Be careful what you wish for. Hopefully it doesn't come to pass but an inevit...
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Think Ulster have managed 12 and 13 well. From memory we have had the following non-Ulster born and bred imports in the last 15 years: Rob Dewey x( Piatau played there a few times Payne Addison Mad Dog at 12? Angus Curtis (he's still an import) Probably forgetting a few obvious ones. Pity about our...
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Think Ulster have managed 12 and 13 well. From memory we have had the following non-Ulster born and bred imports in the last 15 years: Rob Dewey x( Piatau played there a few times Payne Addison Mad Dog at 12? Angus Curtis (he's still an import) Probably forgetting a few obvious ones. Pity about our ...
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Every Munster centre since the 2008 HC win: Gleeson, Lewis, Mafi , Murphy , Tipoki , de Villiers , Tuitupou , Barnes, Chambers, Dineen, Tokula, Downey , Laulala , Bohane, Bleyendaal, Smith, D'Arcy, Hurley, Saili , Arnold , Johnston, O'Shea, Scannell, Taute , Farrell , Goggin, Daly, de Allende , McH...
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Paul Warwick played 12 a few times didn't he? He was decent.
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Rory Scannell - 162 caps
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Hopefully Feck-It-Toa has remembered how to play the sport in the last 2 weeks.
by Jim Lahey
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian
Replies: 104
Views: 4355

Re: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian

I think issue is that New Zealand was marketing itself as the do-gooder of sport 5 or so years ago with the No Dickheads policy and the whole "We Clean Up The Sheds After The Game" which the media wanked themselves into a frenzy about. No doubt the above were good things and great publicity for NZ r...
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scotland vs New Zealand Official Match Thread
Replies: 703
Views: 16719

Re: Scotland vs New Zealand Official Match Thread

The Law of the Foster Era dictates that a 32 point win over Wales will be followed by a very narrow win or even a loss against Scotland. I hope there's no complacency ahead of this weekend's test. :lol: :lol: FFS. Its Scotland. The whole NZ team could afford to go out on a 5-day bender of Buckfast,...
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

McCloskey's was shocking tbf.
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

That SA team are going to murder Munster. Could see them ship 50 points Outside of lock Munster have a lot of capped internationals/seasoned pros likely to start. I think it’ll be closer than many think, although the Munster maul defence was pish poor vs Ulster and any Staffs side will have a good ...
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Agree on LC's post - and by way of some sort of arseways balance - just how fecking good was McCloskey on Saturday before meandering off. Yes, the oppo was his 'perfect' oppo, but for his recovery alone off Balacoune's hospital pop off the ground, under the most extreme pressure (on both men, tbf),...
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146442
Views: 7972139

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

What would be the average wage for a late 20s/early 30s professional (say tech/legal/finance type) with 5 years experience in a decent company in Dublin? Would those folks be able to buy a house in Dublin? Assuming its a couple with 2 similar salaries but without Daddy's credit card facility for the...
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian
Replies: 104
Views: 4355

Re: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian

Excuse my ignorance but just how many victims did Frizzell assualt? One is bad enough. I believe two, in the same incident. Subject to correction but I thought that they were a couple. He then sent a threatening text to a third party regarding someone who witnessed it. "F u ck you bitch tell your f...
by Jim Lahey
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45732
Views: 3027223

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

Most Gooners would probably bite your arm off for a top 3 finish and CL football, anything beyond would be a bonus. For the sake of interest in the title race I hope they push City all the way. Crazy how congested the league at the bottom. 13 points separate 5th and 20th :shock:. If/when Arsenal shi...
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian
Replies: 104
Views: 4355

Re: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian

not_english wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:45 pm Was following the match report and did think they were hoping for NZ to lose. Looks cheap if they dont do the same for other teams.
Are there confirmed wifebeaters in other teams?
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Team of the weekend
Replies: 120
Views: 4005

Re: Team of the weekend

I didn't think Sexton had one of his better games tbf, although I only really watched the Ireland game so the other 10s may have all been gash.
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45732
Views: 3027223

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

bimboman wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:02 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:56 pm Good win that for the Gooners.

A third of the season gone and the wheels still appear to be on the bus :shock: First time in probably 15 or 16 seasons :lol:


Shhhh. Not yet.
They'll not win the league but I'd guess Gooner fans are just happy that they haven't embarrassed themselves yet.
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Big Stu looked in a fair bit of pain going off, I highly doubt we'll see him for a few months. Wasn't wearing a sling after the match and Farrell said they didn't think it was too bad. Fingers crossed then. Really felt for him given how well he started the match. That clean up after the hospital pa...
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Big Stu looked in a fair bit of pain going off, I highly doubt we'll see him for a few months.
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45732
Views: 3027223

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

Good win that for the Gooners.

A third of the season gone and the wheels still appear to be on the bus :shock: First time in probably 15 or 16 seasons :lol:
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian
Replies: 104
Views: 4355

Re: Some punchy match reporting in the guardian

Excuse my ignorance but just how many victims did Frizzell assualt? One is bad enough.
by Jim Lahey
Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Getting injured in your sleep
Replies: 51
Views: 1487

Re: Getting injured in your sleep

jdogscoop wrote: Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:08 am I once accidentally backhanded a former flame in my sleep. The aggressive little twunt got up on one elbow and punched me in the face.
Did you punch him back?
by Jim Lahey
Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs New Zealand Official Match Thread
Replies: 812
Views: 19232

Re: Wales Vs New Zealand Official Match Thread

Mr Mike wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:54 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:49 pm Scotland would have probably beaten that Welsh side today ffs. NZ will get an actual test at Twickers.
Did you lose your 10er?
Yes.

All the hype about the Queen dying and the taboo being broken affected my judgement :thumbdown:
by Jim Lahey
Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs New Zealand Official Match Thread
Replies: 812
Views: 19232

Re: Wales Vs New Zealand Official Match Thread

Scotland would have probably beaten that Welsh side today ffs. NZ will get an actual test at Twickers.
by Jim Lahey
Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Was watching the game at a mate's house so wasn't really listening to the commentary/pundits.

How electricfying was Zeebs as a pundit?
by Jim Lahey
Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

What was the pen count today?

Felt that we gave away more than normal, and quite a few brainless ones.
by Jim Lahey
Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 529024
Views: 28888278

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Loved that match. Just sheer utter brutality at is finest :thumbup: And we managed to get over the line in a dog fight :thumbup: :thumbup: Pity about the injuries though. Big Stu was having a great game before his injury. Sexton looked fvcked at the end. Murray will be gone for a while from the look...
by Jim Lahey
Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs New Zealand Official Match Thread
Replies: 812
Views: 19232

Re: Wales Vs New Zealand Official Match Thread

Haven't seen the Welsh this downbeat about their chances since England in the group stages in 2015 :thumbup: