Babbling 'brook

Surely that would tell you the complete opposite? It tells you that democracy works, but that it may not be an entirely efficient way of picking the people to run a country. It's incredibly efficient. Local man with mandate elected by his peers to represent them Nationally (and perhaps on a Europea...

Ming Flanagan potentially getting elected. He has never earned a days wage in his life and is a parasite on society. Considering the likes of Luke "Ming" and Mick Wallace were elected to the Dail should tell you that sometimes democracy just doesn't work. Surely that would tell you the co...

Playing for the Tahs on SS2 at the moment. I've only seen around 20 minutes but he looks good. Carrying a lot and very effective in the lineout.

2013 v Glasgow---13,235 2012 v Glasgow---15,113 2011 v Ulster------14,476 2010 v Munster---19,750 Apart from the Munster game we have struggled to sellout the Celtic league semi over the last 4 years. 6/7 days to shift the tickets doesn't help. Generally a pricey time of the season too. I'm having ...

[Jackass] wrote:He was probably heading to Heuston station across the road to get the train down to Limerick... taking the backs job down there supposedly. Good coach, always had time for him despite the 2007 debacle.

yeh that... Or maybe he was heading into town to get a haircut?

They have given rugby a huge amount of coverage (more than any other sport) since the new year, whilst the GAA has taken a back seat.

I'd expect that to inverse now over the summer months.

Quality podcast.

Could here it perfectly in the South Terrace all game. Great effort lads.

Leinster by 50

Donny B. wrote:http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/b ... -1.1788264

Initially read this headline as "contract" not "contact"!

haha I'd say that gave you a good jolt!

Now I'm worried. Looking at those teams on paper we will be clear favourites, even in Ravenhill, but these interpro's rarely work out that way... Favourites and Ulster only need a point. Think Leinster win http://dropkickrugby.com/rugby-betting-tips-premiership-rabo-round-21 Paddy's can't separate ...

Five different experts asked to contribute an answer, most back you up BW

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Dave Cahill wrote:

simonno6 wrote:Is Mumm not the only one of the two who covers backrow?

KD is 6"8!

We're not exactly short of back row players though.

Very true - surely an out and out second row with KD's dimensions would be more useful?

Is Mumm not the only one of the two who covers backrow?

KD is 6"8!

goreyguy wrote:cant see there being a couple.. a lock and a versatile centre probably..

So to sum up, you see there being a couple of signings.

In fairness, Borthwick is a rugby player not the Saracens marketing director. Very disappointing attendance for them though. I wonder if only opening the bottom tier had an impact? I've sat there and the views are dire and fans know they're dire. Bit chicken and egg isn't it. If you aren't going to...

goreyguy wrote:

simonno6 wrote:Average weight of the squad is just a shade under 100kg.

Probably in or around the average weight of the full team 20 years ago.

Still pretty small compared to other sides..

Undoubtedly, but just goes to show how far the game has come at this level.

Average weight of the squad is just a shade under 100kg.

Probably in or around the average weight of the full team 20 years ago.

Exactly, because of the way they've blatantly broken the salary cap rules to poach players from every other club, they're pretty much despised Don't be so cynical Donny! Who are we to say that Chris Ashton's missus isn't worth the £100k a year for the 20 hours a week she puts in in the Saracens can...

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House of pain mistress says she’s 'official dominatrix to Leinster Rugby’

I came to a very sad conclusion today. Previously if Leinster weren't playing I would support any other Irish side that was. I don't mean that I would just want them to win I mean I would sometime turn up for the match in person and cheer them on as if they were my side. When I couldn't justify buy...