Rumour Mill

[Oldschool]

Adam Ashley Cooper leaving Bordeaux. Is he too old now for us? (33 in the summer) Do we need him?

Can play anywhere is his big feature. Slot bim in wherever there are injuries/callups? Or don't bother?

For the right money he would be good. Dunno if he will be available for the right money though

He'd be well worth a punt on the same money as Kirchner maybe.

[wixfjord]

AAC would be a great shout as a replacement for ZK if that's an option. Wasn't there talk of him coming here previously?
Just past his prime but still good, can play in multiple positions and definitely more effective than Zane.

He'd be more palatable to IRFU than someone like Dagg too, as he could do a two year stint and not block too much.

Would be surprised if it was an option though, particularly on the same money as ZK (wasn't the rumour that he's on pittance, eg 250k or something?)

[molloyjh]

Adam Ashley Cooper leaving Bordeaux. Is he too old now for us? (33 in the summer) Do we need him?

Can play anywhere is his big feature. Slot bim in wherever there are injuries/callups? Or don't bother?

For the right money he would be good. Dunno if he will be available for the right money though

If we're looking to hold onto Isa I can't see us getting approval for a second NIQ in the back 3 for next season. Especially with Rob, Dave, Ferg, Adam, Rory and Billy Dardis all knocking about.

[Flash Gordon]

Adam Ashley Cooper leaving Bordeaux. Is he too old now for us? (33 in the summer) Do we need him?

Can play anywhere is his big feature. Slot bim in wherever there are injuries/callups? Or don't bother?

For the right money he would be good. Dunno if he will be available for the right money though

Think we should focus on getting a world class lock and hopefully Isa goes another year. Happy enough to lose Triggs and Zane.

[wixfjord]

Aye I'd be happy to get a good lock, some TH cover and keep Isa to be honest.

[simonokeeffe]

Him and BOD dont get on so not sure if we can morally countenance it

Plus its pace we could do with not experience on a jolly and a pension

[LeinsterLeader]

Him and BOD dont get on so not sure if we can morally countenance it

Plus its pace we could do with not experience on a jolly and a pension

Yeah I think that was BOD's position on his move there and to be honest I'm not sure he wasn't proved right. In fairness I only seen him a few times for them but he certainly didn't blow the doors off.

[Lar]

AAC would be a great shout as a replacement for ZK if that's an option. Wasn't there talk of him coming here previously?
Just past his prime but still good, can play in multiple positions and definitely more effective than Zane.

He'd be more palatable to IRFU than someone like Dagg too, as he could do a two year stint and not block too much.

Would be surprised if it was an option though, particularly on the same money as ZK (wasn't the rumour that he's on pittance, eg 250k or something?)

Can I have a job with you? I will quite happily work for such a pittance.

[Oldschool]

Aye I'd be happy to get a good lock, some TH cover and keep Isa to be honest.

Doubt we'd get permission for a top notch TH SR.
Neither Leinster nor Ireland are overendowed with quality TH SRs so the emphasis will on developing one.

[goreyguy]

Aye I'd be happy to get a good lock, some TH cover and keep Isa to be honest.

Doubt we'd get permission for a top notch TH SR.
Neither Leinster nor Ireland are overendowed with quality TH SRs so the emphasis will on developing one.

James Ryan.

[Oldschool]

Aye I'd be happy to get a good lock, some TH cover and keep Isa to be honest.

Doubt we'd get permission for a top notch TH SR.
Neither Leinster nor Ireland are overendowed with quality TH SRs so the emphasis will on developing one.

James Ryan.

Potentially and you wouldn't want an NIQ SR getting in his way now would you?

[goreyguy]

Potentially and you wouldn't want an NIQ SR getting in his way now would you?

faster ryan gets playing pro 12 rugby the better.

[molloyjh]

Hearing rumour of David O'Connor to Ulster.

EDIT: I see GG beat me to it on the Academy thread.

[goreyguy]

Hearing rumour of David O'Connor to Ulster.

EDIT: I see GG beat me to it on the Academy thread.

good move for him, probably going to try and see if he can cut it at 6.

[suisse]

Him and BOD dont get on so not sure if we can morally countenance it

Plus its pace we could do with not experience on a jolly and a pension

Yeah I think that was BOD's position on his move there and to be honest I'm not sure he wasn't proved right. In fairness I only seen him a few times for them but he certainly didn't blow the doors off.

A reflection on the culture down there?

He wouldn't be the only import to arse around

[simonokeeffe]

Dagg re signs with NZ to 2019, sorry kids

[Flash Gordon]

Dagg re signs with NZ to 2019, sorry kids

Disappointing for sure but with ROL and Byrne coming through we should focus on re-signing Isa and going after a top class lock.

[simonokeeffe]

Dagg re signs with NZ to 2019, sorry kids

Disappointing for sure but with ROL and Byrne coming through we should focus on re-signing Isa and going after a top class lock.

I'm mildly warm on re signing Isa, really cant see us getting a fancy lock

[Donald]

Adam Ashley Cooper on his way Leinster! Any truth in this gents?

[wixfjord]

AAC link - http://bit.ly/2lfUcFr

Definitely interesting, would be better than Zane, but I hope this is alongside Isa rather than instead.
Also do we really need him? TH or a SR would be more useful surely?