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by Ruckedtobits
April 17th, 2024, 9:17 am
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: Munster 2023/2024 - Return of the Jedi????
Replies: 1333
Views: 762252

Re: Munster 2023/2024 - Return of the Jedi????

Looks very light to only travel with 5 props, when one of them is Jager who is just a few weeks post knee surgery. The decision to release Keynan Knox mid-year looks increasingly baffling, and the only conclusion on Academy THP Darragh McSweeney must be that they don't rate him at all. Knox require...
by Ruckedtobits
April 17th, 2024, 8:21 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: A whiff of Cordite
Replies: 7412
Views: 1083348

Re: A whiff of Cordite

Belated recognition for both Dan and JGP, but better late than never. One of the most important element of Leinster's overall development has been their employment of Community Development Officers. For over a decade we have had dedicated and experienced people employed in these roles supporting Clu...
by Ruckedtobits
April 16th, 2024, 10:36 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: A whiff of Cordite
Replies: 7412
Views: 1083348

Re: A whiff of Cordite

The string of Leinster 'good new' stories continue.

I almost wonder if they'll announce on Friday that we're going to sign a nephew of Ollie le Roux, who plays tight-head and is Irish qualified.

Just pure imagination.........but after the last 5 days, who knows?
by Ruckedtobits
April 16th, 2024, 9:20 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: New contracts for coaching ticket
Replies: 429
Views: 88062

Re: New contracts for coaching ticket

My goodness but aren't new coaches getting very young? Like Guards I suppose.
by Ruckedtobits
April 16th, 2024, 5:28 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Lions v Leinster - Sat 20 April, 14.00 - RTE2
Replies: 101
Views: 7500

Re: Lions v Leinster - Sat 20 April, 14.00 - RTE2

The bookies have this as 1 to 2 points in favour of Lions. Don't know how they can quote any price without knowing the squad. That very point came up on last weekend's game when the Bookies Spread only changed by one point when the LAR team was announced without Dulin. It raised the question as to ...
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 10:12 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Jordie Barrett to sign for Leinster
Replies: 162
Views: 8646

Re: Jordi Barrett to sign for Leinster

It is a remarkable vote of confidence in the players, coaches and the rugby culture of our Club, Leinster, that Jordie Barrett chose to spend his unique six-months sabbatical , with us. He had many options and I am delighted he decided to join Leinster and hope that he enjoys his time with us as muc...
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 10:09 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Jordie Barrett to sign for Leinster
Replies: 162
Views: 8646

Re: Jordi Barrett to sign for Leinster

It is a remarkable vote of confidence in the players, coaches and the rugby culture of our Club, Leinster, that Jordie Barrett chose to spend his unique six-months sabbatical , with us. He had many options and I am delighted he decided to join Leinster and hope that he enjoys his time with us as muc...
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 2:19 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2
Replies: 922
Views: 44561

Re: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2

Doris had his legs taken from under him. Happened on the far side of the ruck so I can understand that the picture didn't look good. One of Jenkins penalties was manufactured when he was cleared out onto the ball. Some of that was balanced by calls against them. I thought our discipline was general...
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 2:07 pm
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: European Champions Cup 23/24
Replies: 361
Views: 60877

Re: European Champions Cup 23/24

Watching the Saint v Bulls game from Saturday evening, I was struck that it was for all the world a First Squad versus a Combined 2nd / Under 20 Squad who had travelled on myriad routes, with minimal training, to make the fixture. There was a great audience in Franklyn Gardens to appreciate the game...
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 9:36 am
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: European Champions Cup 23/24
Replies: 361
Views: 60877

Re: European Champions Cup 23/24

What game and who is the culprit?
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 9:26 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v Northampton Saints - EPCR Semi-Final Croke Park 4th May
Replies: 135
Views: 8654

Re: Leinster v Northampton Saints - EPCR Semi-Final Croke Park 4th May

EPCR instruct on pricing and allocate tickets to each Club for sale / distribution. Historically, it has been very difficult for Leinster to influence EPCR in pricing policy.
by Ruckedtobits
April 15th, 2024, 8:42 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v Northampton Saints - EPCR Semi-Final Croke Park 4th May
Replies: 135
Views: 8654

Leinster v Northampton Saints - EPCR Semi-Final Croke Park 4th May

Reviewing the Premiership table and Northampton results in the season thus far, following the World Cup, presents a very interesting picture. Six Clubs have conceded fewer points than the Saints, whilst three have scored more points than them. With ten wins from fourteen games, they lead the table, ...
by Ruckedtobits
April 14th, 2024, 8:27 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2
Replies: 922
Views: 44561

Re: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2

At half-time, I thought that two Leinster players in particular were enjoying their contributions as much as we were enjoying their performances. Both Jordan Larmour and Tadgh Furlong have had recent days where their performances were more peripheral than centre stage and you felt for them as a Lein...
by Ruckedtobits
April 14th, 2024, 8:09 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2
Replies: 922
Views: 44561

Re: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2

Loved, loved, loved yesterday. When you make yourself the jester and court the attention it’s hard to feel sorry for you when things don’t go your way. There of course might be some truth in the possibility of the toll of having to travel to and back from South Africa over the last two weeks having...
by Ruckedtobits
April 14th, 2024, 7:36 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Cian Healy - Legend
Replies: 18
Views: 1462

Re: Cian Healy - Legend

So Cian will get another chance to overtake RO'G in appearances and possibly contribute to getting us another shot in a final. Certainly no reason yesterday that he won't be the best option.
by Ruckedtobits
April 14th, 2024, 7:33 am
Forum: International Rugby
Topic: 6 Nations (Women)
Replies: 258
Views: 144551

Re: 6 Nations (Women)

Absolutely delighted coming out of Aviva yesterday to hear the 6N's result against Wales. I look forward to watching it on the Player.

Well done to the entire Squad and Management. You deserved a win against Italy based on performance and it's great to finally get back on track.
by Ruckedtobits
April 14th, 2024, 7:24 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2
Replies: 922
Views: 44561

Re: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2

A brilliant performance and a well-deserved and definitely much sought-after win for the lads. They should be really proud – they showed the best of themselves today. Cannot wait to watch it again! Hear, hear. I'm halfway through a re-watch having been to the game yesterday and it was actually bett...
by Ruckedtobits
April 13th, 2024, 3:03 pm
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: Ulster 2023/24
Replies: 392
Views: 62627

Re: Ulster 2023/24

Murphy has a very serious challenge on his hands. Nothing like the necessary physicality he needs up front and pace alone isn't enough at the back. Doak certainly doesn't seem the answer at 10.
by Ruckedtobits
April 13th, 2024, 11:17 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2
Replies: 922
Views: 44561

Re: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2

As I look out my window at my whirly-gig washing line loaded with carefully-pinned duvets and sheets revolving to all points of the compass, it is evident that the strong, swirling, sou-westerlies beloved of off-shore Irish sailors, will dominate our weather today, right into the evening, if the for...
by Ruckedtobits
April 13th, 2024, 9:15 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2
Replies: 922
Views: 44561

Re: Leinster v La Rochelle Saturday 13th April 2024 at 5.30pm RTE2

With only a layman's understanding of how Betting Markets work, the very limited reaction of those markets to the announcement of the LAR team surprised me. The omission or unavailability of Wardi, Bougarit, Colombe and particularly Dulin deprive LAR of very important elements of the team that defea...