Talking Rugby Ep 33 - Munster vs Leinster special with doc, [jackass] and thomond

thomond2006

Sorry about the wait! Here's the link: http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/entry/2012-03-30T14_26_05-07_00

[jackass] makes his long awaited debut on Talking Rugby!

It's time to wave goodbye to the Six Nations and welcome back some big games in club rugby! It's that time again, Munster host Leinster in what is set to be an enthralling 80 minutes at Thomond Park. This week Talking Rugby looks ahead to the clash in Limerick, while also analysising the current stories and issues in the game.

Joining Dave O'Grady this week are 2 regulars Alan and Doc, while Nick (a proud man from Dublin 4) makes his debut on the show.

Coming up:
0:00 - We meet the team this week along with new boy Nick.
6:20 - It's the big one in Limerick as Leinster fans Doc and Nick do battle with Munster fan Alan! Leinster have their talisman in O'Driscoll back fit while Munster are missing key men in O'Connell, Ryan and Murray. Leinster might be better on paper but the Thomond Park factor always plays its part. Wearing their provincial hats, our panel discuss the game at length.
30:00 - The panel discuss how Leinster and Munster could beat each other and respective strengths and weaknesses! The team also give their unbiased (!) predictions for the game.
40:10 - We react to the news that winger Shane Horgan (Leinster, Ireland, B&I Lions) has been forced to retire due to a serious knee injury.
44:30 - Ronan O'Gara, a player who always creates a talking point and debate, had some choice words in the media this week and our panel have some choice words of their own!
1:03:45 - Calum Clark has been banned for 32 weeks for the incident in the LV= Cup final. The panel is less than happy with the decision, following on from their negative reaction last week.
1:06:35 - The latest news in international rugby concerns Stuart Lancaster being awarded the permanent England job after a successful Six Nations campaign while the much maligned Andy Robinson is remaining in situ with Scotland.
1:14:30 - We talk Andi Kyriacou's Italian taxi adventures, Dylan Hartley's ban and Ulster and Connacht in Pro12 action.
1:25:20 - Bet of the Week!
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Enjoy! Please post your comments below!

Sindri

'Couldn't fit the g in'.

thomond2006

Sindri wrote: »

'Couldn't fit the g in'.

I'd say it's more 'forgot the g' !

19543261

I'd say it's more "who needs the g, anyway!?".

[Jackass]

T'was good craic doing the show, can never beat a bit of Leinster / Munster banter! :pac:

irishbucsfan

Have to say I was very suprised that it was Doc putting the boot into O'Gara!

Great show lads.

tolosenc

thomond2006 wrote: »

I'd say it's more 'forgot the g' !

Max length of a Twitter handle is 15 characters!

Hagz

This lad Nick doesn't know what he's talking about. McFadden has highest kicking rate in Pro12? Yeh right, try 3rd highest behind O'Gara and Sexton. I stopped listening after that. I'm not gonna listen to a fool.

thomond2006

Hagz wrote: »

This lad Nick doesn't know what he's talking about. McFadden has highest kicking rate in Pro12? Yeh right, try 3rd highest behind O'Gara and Sexton. I stopped listening after that. I'm not gonna listen to a fool.

He's a fool because he makes one mistake?

sickpuppy

Hagz wrote: »

This lad Nick doesn't know what he's talking about. McFadden has highest kicking rate in Pro12? Yeh right, try 3rd highest behind O'Gara and Sexton. I stopped listening after that. I'm not gonna listen to a fool.

Is the whole thing not about getting guys opinions from opposing camps?
There is nothing which says that all that comes from the lads mouths is 100% truthful.
I enjoy the shows esp the bet of the week good info and reasoning given for the punters.

Hagz

thomond2006 wrote: »

He's a fool because he makes one mistake?

It was only a joke.....poking a bit of fun at Jackass.

Teferi

Thomond getting ganged up on when ROG came up Could hear his heart breaking as ROG was ripped in to.

jacothelad

thomond2006 wrote: »

He's a fool because he makes one mistake?

The stats last week had McFadden on top spot. He missed one kick I think that brought his % down from 88.24% (30 from 34) to 85.7 (30 from 35). ROG is at 88% (22 from 25). Sexton is at 20 from 23 or 87%. Angels dancing on the head of a pin. Keatley has successfully kicked on 56 attempts. These stats are meaningless unless they are contextualised. If a player attempts to kick goals from inside his own half, he is likely to miss more that the guy who turns down the chance and only goes for those 30 m out......................so his stats look good in comparison.

[Jackass]

Hagz wrote: »

This lad Nick doesn't know what he's talking about. McFadden has highest kicking rate in Pro12? Yeh right, try 3rd highest behind O'Gara and Sexton. I stopped listening after that. I'm not gonna listen to a fool.

I KEEL YOUUUU!!! :mad:

irishbucsfan

I particularly liked the reference to Munster hiding their Thomond record behind matches at Musgrave. That showed 'em.

PhatPiggins

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Have to say I was very suprised that it was Doc putting the boot into O'Gara!

Great show lads.

Doc hates O'Gara basically because he desperately wants to be him :eek:

4PP

PhatPiggins wrote: »

Doc hates O'Gara basically because he desperately wants to be him :eek:

OHHHH! Sextoy lover

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.I'll have to go back to ................................somewhere else....................;-)

4PP

[Jackass] wrote: »

I KEEL YOUUUU!!! :mad:

Own up, You ARE Ross O'Carroll Kelly! (or at the very least the stereotype he was based on!!)