meathman3 wrote:FB is a specialist position not to be lumped in as back 3. We don't have enough quality there. Larmour struggles against quality sides especially in defence and Keenan only learning. Giving another year to RK especially with the fixtures backlog makes sense. Fardy is 36 and kept for leadership. Why not Kearney who is only just turned 34.
Saving money must be a big factor too.
I don't really buy the argument that we need to keep guys around because of a potentially busy schedule. I actually think this this is the perfect time to use our squad/talented youngsters because others don't have the depth that we do...which is why I was rejected for the DOR job at Munster.
TrapperChamonix wrote:A couple of injuries and players away in Ireland Camp means the front row now looks very shallow. Who's next off the rank in the Academy? Clarkson & Ward at TH, Bobby Sheehan at Hooker, ?? at LH. Any thoughts?
Difficult to project, I wonder if they will take in Ward and Hanan from this years 20's to have bodies at those positions.
Marcus Hanan or Harry Noonan at 1.
Charlie Ward can cover 1 and 3.
Bobby Sheehan or John McKee at hooker.
Now could they look at the AIL?
Prop: Adam Coyle(Naas) or JP Phelan(Clontarf)
Hooker: Dylan Donnellan(Clontarf) or Tadgh McElroy(Clontarf)
I suppose they'll bring Ward into the squad and maybe call on Coyle for short-term cover if necessary like they did a few seasons ago.
Is that Joe Byrne guy who was backing up Aungier for the Ireland U20s still playing?
TrapperChamonix wrote:A couple of injuries and players away in Ireland Camp means the front row now looks very shallow. Who's next off the rank in the Academy? Clarkson & Ward at TH, Bobby Sheehan at Hooker, ?? at LH. Any thoughts?
Difficult to project, I wonder if they will take in Ward and Hanan from this years 20's to have bodies at those positions.
Marcus Hanan or Harry Noonan at 1.
Charlie Ward can cover 1 and 3.
Bobby Sheehan or John McKee at hooker.
Now could they look at the AIL?
Prop: Adam Coyle(Naas) or JP Phelan(Clontarf)
Hooker: Dylan Donnellan(Clontarf) or Tadgh McElroy(Clontarf)
I suppose they'll bring Ward into the squad and maybe call on Coyle for short-term cover if necessary like they did a few seasons ago.
Is that Joe Byrne guy who was backing up Aungier for the Ireland U20s still playing?
TrapperChamonix wrote:A couple of injuries and players away in Ireland Camp means the front row now looks very shallow. Who's next off the rank in the Academy? Clarkson & Ward at TH, Bobby Sheehan at Hooker, ?? at LH. Any thoughts?
Difficult to project, I wonder if they will take in Ward and Hanan from this years 20's to have bodies at those positions.
Marcus Hanan or Harry Noonan at 1.
Charlie Ward can cover 1 and 3.
Bobby Sheehan or John McKee at hooker.
Now could they look at the AIL?
Prop: Adam Coyle(Naas) or JP Phelan(Clontarf)
Hooker: Dylan Donnellan(Clontarf) or Tadgh McElroy(Clontarf)
I suppose they'll bring Ward into the squad and maybe call on Coyle for short-term cover if necessary like they did a few seasons ago.
Is that Joe Byrne guy who was backing up Aungier for the Ireland U20s still playing?
He doesn’t take rugby seriously anymore he doesn’t wanna go professional
Ryan reckons he’s bulked up a little more while in lockdown.
“I’m about 113 (kg) and that’s where I see my optimum weight. Usually I’m about 112 so this period has allowed me to put on a small bit of size,” says Ryan.
mildlyinterested wrote:Ryan interview in the times:
Ryan reckons he’s bulked up a little more while in lockdown.
“I’m about 113 (kg) and that’s where I see my optimum weight. Usually I’m about 112 so this period has allowed me to put on a small bit of size,” says Ryan.
mildlyinterested wrote:Ryan interview in the times:
Ryan reckons he’s bulked up a little more while in lockdown.
“I’m about 113 (kg) and that’s where I see my optimum weight. Usually I’m about 112 so this period has allowed me to put on a small bit of size,” says Ryan.
Sensible move for Downing, finally a move that makes sense for all concerned, could they just annnoynce the contract renewals so I can actually get a good night sleep
Jonny tight lips wrote:Sensible move for Downing, finally a move that makes sense for all concerned, could they just annnoynce the contract renewals so I can actually get a good night sleep
Unfortunately the announcement of contracts at Leinster is no longer the precursor for a good nights sleep.
They have been shown to be not worth the paper they are written on
Connacht have been really smart here. Not only are the players they've signed already quality but they are still young enough to improve with consistent game time.
Keith wrote:Connacht have been really smart here. Not only are the players they've signed already quality but they are still young enough to improve with consistent game time.
Rumored to be signing Wootton from munster also. Good move for all involved if that's true.
Keith wrote:Connacht have been really smart here. Not only are the players they've signed already quality but they are still young enough to improve with consistent game time.
Rumored to be signing Wootton from munster also. Good move for all involved if that's true.
Yes, fallen badly out of favour down in Munster. Cian Tracy reporting that van Graan moving out quite a few players, he's not mentioned ... but it makes sense.
Keith wrote:Connacht have been really smart here. Not only are the players they've signed already quality but they are still young enough to improve with consistent game time.
Rumored to be signing Wootton from munster also. Good move for all involved if that's true.
I always rated Wotton, that would be another bit of excellent business for Connacht.
Interesting quote tweeted by Leinster rugby today as it's the Anniversary of the 2012 HC.
Subliminal message?
"There is something special about playing for the team you grew up supporting.
That is the team you want to represent more than anything.
Success with this team means the world to me."
- Leo Cullen following the 2012 Heineken Cup Final
LeinsterLeader wrote:Interesting quote tweeted by Leinster rugby today as it's the Anniversary of the 2012 HC.
Subliminal message?
"There is something special about playing for the team you grew up supporting.
That is the team you want to represent more than anything.
Success with this team means the world to me."
- Leo Cullen following the 2012 Heineken Cup Final
8 years today eh. My Gawd!
You'd wonder if a new quota rule might come into Ulster and Munster soon.
Must have at least X number of home grown players in the match day squad. The value of X could cause serious problems.
There is 1 Limerick lad in the Munster academy.
You know I'm going to lose,
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
