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by Xanthippe
February 3rd, 2024, 10:18 pm
Forum: International Rugby
Topic: Irish U20s 2024
Replies: 552
Views: 147061

Re: Irish U20s 2024

Lock9541 wrote: February 3rd, 2024, 10:06 pm
wixfjord wrote: February 3rd, 2024, 9:53 pm Murphy's kicking again, technically incredibly good.
His Dad must’ve been coaching him every day since he was 4 years old. Incredible kicker
Shhh lads, we need to try not to draw too much attention to him - Quinlan already making noises about there being a log jam at Leinster
by Xanthippe
February 3rd, 2024, 5:58 am
Forum: International Rugby
Topic: 6N: France Ireland - Marseille Fri 8pm 2 Feb 2024
Replies: 225
Views: 13708

Re: 6N: France Ireland - Marseille Fri 8pm 2 Feb 2024

In fairness to Dickson, he was playing the line-out from an Irish penalty before the TV ref told him to reverse the decision and give a penalty to France for the high tackle. So can't pin that one on him. And the French try where Whitehouse couldn’t see the knock on (again the French director with ...
by Xanthippe
January 30th, 2024, 11:47 am
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: Netflix 6 Nations 2023 series
Replies: 59
Views: 6836

Re: Netflix 6 Nations 2023 series

I enjoyed it for what it was. A slow starter but some interesting insights. One of which is that Gregor Townsend is a tool. Why would you announce your team with an animated slideshow. If I was a player I'd f%~k off. sh!t management. I've a few other 'issues' which I might vent later. Thank goodnes...
by Xanthippe
January 29th, 2024, 3:38 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Rumour Mill
Replies: 12700
Views: 1167551

Re: Rumour Mill

Setting up a point about keeping Ngatai until he's 40 and maintaining a squad of 100 so you can cut it down is very much a straw man. Do you not think that that's a sexist comment to be making too? Are you so precious that you have to lash out. The discussion has some potential to be interesting, n...
by Xanthippe
January 29th, 2024, 12:25 pm
Forum: International Rugby
Topic: Sevens
Replies: 585
Views: 123176

Re: Sevens

Dave Cahill wrote: January 29th, 2024, 12:06 pm Npe, jst ttlly bght nt th whl SVNS thng
Thank god for the Missing Vowels round from Only Connect!!!
by Xanthippe
January 24th, 2024, 3:04 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster vs Benetton, Feb 17th, 2024
Replies: 351
Views: 18445

Re: Leinster vs Benetton, Feb 17th, 2024

Jaysus his ankle looks grand. Thought some bird said his ankle was f%~ked? Just goes to show ye, Never listen to birds that use bad language :D https://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/w540/Library/SF1438/2714358.jpg The 'bird' was Harry himself - the quote used was the exact expression he used after th...
by Xanthippe
January 24th, 2024, 2:53 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster vs Benetton, Feb 17th, 2024
Replies: 351
Views: 18445

Re: Leinster vs Benetton, Feb 17th, 2024

Jaysus his ankle looks grand. Thought some bird said his ankle was f%~ked? Just goes to show ye, Never listen to birds that use bad language :D https://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/w540/Library/SF1438/2714358.jpg The 'bird' was Harry himself - the quote used was the exact expression he used after th...
by Xanthippe
January 23rd, 2024, 5:11 pm
Forum: International Rugby
Topic: 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 979
Views: 118376

Re: 6 Nations 2024

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sports/rugby-union/prendergast-called-in-as-ahern-ruled-out-of-ireland-s-training-camp/ar-BB1h8rln?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=3136a79867e94c95a7f627e2ddc10b2d&ei=6 The one good thing about this story is that there's no mention of Harry Byrne which hopefully m...
by Xanthippe
January 22nd, 2024, 2:36 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster vs Benetton, Feb 17th, 2024
Replies: 351
Views: 18445

Re: Leinster vs Benetton, Feb 17th, 2024

Oldschool wrote: January 22nd, 2024, 11:42 am Given how thin we are at OH for Ireland I wonder will Prendergast be staying with the 6N squad for the duration.
He might be getting a very sudden promotion - a little dickie bird told me that Harry Byrne's ankle injury could be quite significant as in, and I quote: "my ankle is fcuked"
by Xanthippe
January 21st, 2024, 6:03 pm
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: European Champions Cup 23/24
Replies: 397
Views: 62777

Re: European Champions Cup 23/24

My mistake. Appears you were both wrong!! Looks like La Rochelle will be away to Stormers not Bulls That's a bummer. The Stormers are eminently more turnoverable in Cape Town than the Bulls on the High Veldt. It ‘could’ also be Exeter!! If they lose with either a try bonus or losing bonus their rew...
by Xanthippe
January 21st, 2024, 5:23 pm
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: European Champions Cup 23/24
Replies: 397
Views: 62777

Re: European Champions Cup 23/24

It's not just SA, it's the altitude in Johannesburg. Loftus Versfeld is 1350m above sea level. That will test the lungs of the likes of Atonio, Skelton, Sclavi, all the big lumps. In fact it tests everyone. Loftus Versfeld is at altitude, alright, but in Pretoria, not Joburg. My mistake. Of course ...
by Xanthippe
January 19th, 2024, 7:53 pm
Forum: International Rugby
Topic: 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 979
Views: 118376

Re: 6 Nations 2024

Really hope Healy plays in at least 4 of the games, thus becoming Ireland's second most capped player (and overtaking ROG in the process). It's stunning that he's getting within reach of most capped player for Ireland (8 caps) and for Leinster (12). He holds or is close to a number of interesting r...
by Xanthippe
January 15th, 2024, 6:03 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster Squad 23-24
Replies: 630
Views: 524390

Re: Leinster Squad 23-24

You could possibly look at adding the 5 additional Munster players who are listed as 'A' players but who are not also in either the full squad or the academy Jake Flannery - Fly Half Sean French - Universal Back Matt Gallagher - Full Back Declan Moore - Hooker Eoin O'Connor - Lock Liam O'Connor - P...
by Xanthippe
January 15th, 2024, 5:02 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster Squad 23-24
Replies: 630
Views: 524390

Re: Leinster Squad 23-24

https://i.postimg.cc/CKkXLKD8/Capture.png You could possibly look at adding the 5 additional Munster players who are listed as 'A' players but who are not also in either the full squad or the academy Jake Flannery - Fly Half Sean French - Universal Back Matt Gallagher - Full Back Declan Moore - Hoo...
by Xanthippe
January 5th, 2024, 5:06 pm
Forum: General Rugby
Topic: URC 2023/24
Replies: 302
Views: 176164

Re: URC 2023/24

One of the particularly daft things about his suggested league structure is the way it cuts derbies. The Welsh would probably get derbies for a while by all staying on the lower tier but once 1 gets promoted they join a league with no other Welsh teams. Leinster, Munster and Ulster would figure out...
by Xanthippe
December 21st, 2023, 2:40 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster Squad 24-25
Replies: 25
Views: 3819

Re: Leinster Squad 24-25

Andrew Goodman made Irelands backs coach after this season. That job seems to be a revolving door in Leinster. Hate that we're losing him but that loss, along with all the other losses to Team Ireland over the years, is actually a huge compliment to Leinster and Mick Dawson's ability to spot potent...
by Xanthippe
December 21st, 2023, 12:40 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster's Communications Problem
Replies: 119
Views: 21717

Re: Leinster's Communications Problem

Yeah, I've consistently had this issue. Thought it was just a teething issue, but seems to be persisting. I have issues with the new site but I have to say that it works really well on my desktop - certainly its miles better than the previous iteration What browser are you using? Won't work at all ...
by Xanthippe
December 20th, 2023, 6:27 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Munster Away on Stephens Day. 7:35pm
Replies: 428
Views: 402340

Re: Munster Away on Stephens Day. 7:35pm

He has yet to make his seasonal bow for Leinster but he is hopeful of featuring against Ulster at the RDS on New Year’s Day. He has been managing a foot injury – inflammation in his plantar fascia, to be precise – since before the World Cup https://extra.ie/2023/12/17/sport/rugby/james-lowe-reflect...
by Xanthippe
December 20th, 2023, 5:52 pm
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster's Communications Problem
Replies: 119
Views: 21717

Re: Leinster's Communications Problem

leinster website basically doesnt work on desktop Yeah, I've consistently had this issue. Thought it was just a teething issue, but seems to be persisting. I have issues with the new site but I have to say that it works really well on my desktop - certainly its miles better than the previous iterat...
by Xanthippe
December 20th, 2023, 1:54 am
Forum: Leinster Addicts
Topic: Leinster's Communications Problem
Replies: 119
Views: 21717

Re: Leinster's Communications Problem

Delighted. Their old website was a truly subpar offering. Pages far too slow to load and a really unattractive layout. One of the most maddening glitches was if a player was yet to play for Leinster this season - you were unable to filter by previous seasons as the display wouldn't let you unless t...