Babbling 'brook

Currently reading the 8th book in the Slow Horses series by Mick Herron.

Really enjoying them.

For anyone who reads real paper books I have "borrowed" something similar from the other half. She got it for knitting but it is great for reading. Gritin Neck Reading Light Rechargeable, Book Light Lamp for Reading in Bed, 3 Colors Eye-Protecting Modes, USB C Rechargeable, 80+ Hrs Runtime...

BBC News - Welsh rugby crisis: Cardiff fans accuse WRU of 'devaluing' all four regions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66278624

At least someone in Wales sees hosting a foreign league does not in the long term.

I'm obviously in a small minority who think that Kleyn should be f%~ked out of Munster straight away. He was contracted (to the IRFU) on the basis that he could become IQ. He did and he is not anymore. Therefore his value to the IRFU is considerably less. In addition, we will have the likely scenar...

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... -cup-squad

Sam Simmonds pulls out of contention for England’s Rugby World Cup squad

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/02/uk-government-appoints-advisers-to-aid-rfu-and-prl-with-rugby-financial-crisis From the above article "The current owner, Mick Crossan, could still step in and commit to funding the club for another season but HMRC’s intervention for unpaid tax sugg...

BBC News - Rhys Carre: Cardiff prop released from Wales World Cup squad for 'failing to meet targets' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/65779199 From the above article "Rhys Carre has been released from the Wales senior men's preliminary training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023," the ...

So, if London Irish get kicked out of the premiership, which is looking likely now...can the new consortium of USA backers + IRFU bring them into the URC? If they can sort out the debt, joining the URC looks far more attractive than doing a salarycens in the championship. From the BBC story I linke...

So, if London Irish get kicked out of the premiership, which is looking likely now...can the new consortium of USA backers + IRFU bring them into the URC? If they can sort out the debt, joining the URC looks far more attractive than doing a salarycens in the championship. From the BBC story I linke...

BBC News - London Irish: RFU to decide on Wednesday whether to grant club extra week to complete takeover https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/65751962 From the above article posted 2 hours ago. "The RFU agreed in principle to an extension on Tuesday, with one condition that the current owne...

Match Commentary on RTE Radio 1.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/may/18/rfu-withdraws-wasps-championship-place-rugby-union From the above link. "There could also be significant repercussions for the new owners of Worcester, who had been hoping Wasps could relocate to their Sixways stadium in Worcester this season and, i...

BBC News - London Irish: Premiership club given 30 May sale deadline or risk suspension https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/65603484 Sort of seems wrong from the outside where Wasps can feck about for months with no sign of any money.............or coaches..............or players...........or a...

RTE news : England's Ben Curry could miss World Cup

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2023/0518 ... world-cup/

BBC News - London Irish: Premiership club given 30 May sale deadline or risk suspension
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/65603484

Played at Number 8 once for my College and due to injuries once for Wicklow Under 18s.

Not sure that makes me a seasoned Back Row.

Started at 16 on the wing and ended up training more than I played at Hooker.

In fairness my College was Colaiste Ide in Finglas and we were the first ever team.

Match Commentary on RTE Radio 1.

I recommend using an FM radio as there is little or no delay compared to listening on a stream from the web.

Joey off to Racing Metro or so I am told I heard last week that he packed up his house in Limerick and moved home. Also heard that he was in talks with a couple of French clubs. Him being left out of squads makes sense if true. Sad to see a player give up on their international career so soon. How ...

But a number of those players make Irish match day squads and a number of them have made significant contributions to our success over the last 12 months. Because it's a better environment with better coaches. In 2018 Jacob Stockdale was the best winger in world rugby, virtually unplayable, almost ...

But a number of those players make Irish match day squads and a number of them have made significant contributions to our success over the last 12 months. Because it's a better environment with better coaches. In 2018 Jacob Stockdale was the best winger in world rugby, virtually unplayable, almost ...