Babbling 'brook

Can anyone explain, why Leavy is 23 and not 20 or 21? Ii's not as if he'll be playing in the centre or the back three. Simple logistics of jersey sizes. Leinster would expect a lot of uses for their match days jerseys and would have them printed well in advance. Given how rare it is to have a 6-2 s...

No, I think I represented you quite accurately . Why? Feel free to take it to PM if you'd like. You've made the same point in a few different locations across the net and gotten similar responses - I think this is definitely a case of you not communicating correctly. Really? I feel I've been very c...

No, I think I represented you quite accurately . Why? Feel free to take it to PM if you'd like. But you're always happy to bullishly back a claim rather than seeing the other side of the argument so I'm keen to hear Dave Cahills latest justification on why he feel's his opinion is the most valid.

mildlyinterested wrote:think its a poor look, rather players from more smaller clubs got such spotlight and not the son of a irfu coach.

I think the family angle is great. And always makes for some nice feel good reading.

If they're unwilling to compromise about something as inconsequential as rugby I'd hate to see what their priorities are in the rest of their life says the guy unwilling to compromise and just null the season despite the "unprecedented pandemic". Nice one Dave. Misinterpret a post and goad said pos...

The organisers clearly do not want this season declared null and void. And I empathise with that. It is a horrible look and if it can be avoided it should. Working under the assumption that no more games can be played, the team with the most points should be declared winners (something that is 100% ...

I wish him well but with his style of play, his injury record and the physical nature of the premiership I have my doubts over providing value for money for l irish when you consider his salary. Heard something along the lines of a certain number of appearances needed for full salary to kick in. Ba...

"Luke's kick" was recovered, ffs. He didn't give away possession. James Ryan went on a trundle, got isolated and was penalised for holding the ball on the ground. If anyone's at fault its the pack, not the scrum-half. So why is he forever getting all the blame? Kicking the ball out and going off fo...

I thought we were out-muscled in the second half of the final last year. Saracens were able to get over the gain line more easily than we did. Don't recall it being an issue in the QF the year before so hopefully we'll be able to correct this time around. We also had 2-3 entries into their 22 with ...

For a match that was signalled in advance to be a potential banana skin, that was impressive. Very enjoyable as well to see the two young out halves get more experience in tricky enough conditions. Baird definitely one for the future but will be interested to see if he can bulk up a bit over the ne...

Meeting in Paris today to decide the next steps. Could well have a decision early this week on the France fixture. It's a no brainer for me to have the full senior squad travel if the France game is pulled. Good chance to get some combinations back as well as playing at altitude. You could spin this...

Two very good sides considering we are in the middle of the 6 nations. Leinster NIQ recruitment is very good and it must be great to call on people like fardy and lowe (is he iq now?) when your irish test players are away Should be a good game this and both sides look capable of running the ball Un...

That is a seriously strong side.

Still no Rob in the side. Wonder if they're fully phasing him out now or if he's carrying something.

I'd be expecting a lot of rotation for the Ireland team against Italy (not just because of the England result, I think it was always going to happen) I wonder then will Farrell release some of the fringe players back to us. Risk of injury as always. But an 8 day turnaround to the Italy game. Assumin...

Definition of mixed bag for Tommy O'Brien last night. Clearly well able for this level which is great to see. He had plenty of positive involvements which I'm sure he can take confidence from. He carried well into heavy enough traffic and made decent yards. The dropped balls were disappointing. Hims...

I'm not sure about Ryan Baird covering the backrow. We look very thin there, and it's an area where Ospreys are especially strong He doesn't, He's there to cover Fardy, who covers back-row. Baird has also played 6 at a high level. A lot of people have made the argument that it could be his best pos...

Leinster 14 point favourites for this one.

Pretty accurate I reckon

The indo without a trace of Irony putting Franno behind a paywall says it all...

https://www.limerickpost.ie/2020/02/12/leinster-surplus-in-the-back-row-could-be-just-the-ticket-for-all/ Tom Savage this time. It's starting to become an annual event now. A feeding frenzy. McCarthy gets a winners medal and now plays for Munster A, while we had to go back into the AIL to cover his...

Is Patterson not year 3 this year?