Talking Rugby Episode 45 - featuring Doc (as host), thomond, jacothelad

thomond2006

Link: http://talkingrugby.podomatic.com/entry/2012-06-14T14_01_54-07_00

Doc is back to host Talking Rugby while Dave takes a week off! We are right in the middle of the summer tests and this week Talking Rugby reviews the 1st tests and previews the 2nd tests.

This week Doc is joined by Alan (who simply won't take a week off!), William and Michael.

Coming up on the Show:

INTERNATIONAL TESTS PREVIEW + REVIEW
1:10 - New Zealand vs Ireland
27:50 - Australia vs Wales
41:00 - South Africa vs England
48:20 - Scotland vs Fiji this Saturday with Tim Visser making his debut.
HEINEKEN CUP
55:35 - We look at the Heineken Cup draw for next season.
1:17:55 - Once again English clubs want change in the HEC, a quick word on this!
OTHER BUSINESS
1:20:50 - A word on the IRB's new scrum trials, with a change to the referee's instructions.
1:24:15 - Luke Fitzgerald in rugby limbo.
1:29:05 - Bet of the Week!

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The Talking Rugby Team

One and a half hours.

Delish. Work will go well

Savea beating! Unreal pun

Gracelessly Tom

Doesn't seem to be up on the iTunes store yet.

thomond2006

Gracelessly Tom wrote: »

Doesn't seem to be up on the iTunes store yet.

I was able to download it this morning from iTunes, no issues for me.

Gracelessly Tom

We all know my issues with technology!!

I've tried searching the iTunes store on my iPhone and the latest episode is last weeks, 7th June.

Will leave it an hour or so, probably my phone, or more likely me, that's the problem.

Winters

Lads, thanks for the podcasts. Makes my commute so more bearable. I wonder if people think im strange when I laugh out loud listening to them.

Looking forward to listening to 45 and what your opinions are on the NZ selections and also the Heineken Cup future.

thomond2006

Winters wrote: »

Lads, thanks for the podcasts. Makes my commute so more bearable. I wonder if people think im strange when I laugh out loud listening to them.

Looking forward to listening to 45 and what your opinions are on the NZ selections and also the Heineken Cup future.

We only touched on the Heineken Cup future, we decided to wait until more opinions come out before talking about it comprehensively. Right now, only the whiners and moaners have really had their say. I'm waiting to see what the IRFU say in particular, if anything.

Winters

Great stuff, cheers. That particular topic will run and run..

Its not up on iTunes for me either by the way. Last one is 44.

thomond2006

Winters wrote: »

Great stuff, cheers. That particular topic will run and run..

Its not up on iTunes for me either by the way. Last one is 44.

Just checked iTunes Store, you're right lads it isn't there. I've no idea why that is the case.

If you're able to subscribe to the show and click "show all available episodes" in the podcasts section of your iTunes player, episode 45 should appear. That's what worked for me anyway!

Ulster with

9. Pienaar / Marshall
10. Madigan / Jackson
11. Gilroy /
12. Wallace / Marshall
13. Cave / Spence
14. Bowe / Trimble
15. Payne/D'Arcy

Would have depth and be a very decent backline imo. Not going to happen though Michael!

Gracelessly Tom

thomond2006 wrote: »

Just checked iTunes Store, you're right lads it isn't there. I've no idea why that is the case.

If you're able to subscribe to the show and click "show all available episodes" in the podcasts section of your iTunes player, episode 45 should appear. That's what worked for me anyway!

It's up there now. My wifi is playing up now though! :rolleyes:

thomond2006

Yup it's on iTunes now.

Any comments on the descriptions I write for the show, the "timetable" if you like. Too short/too long?

irishbucsfan

They're bloody good Alan!

LorMal

Maybe the Ireland victory today will give that Ulster bloke William pause (but I doubt it). He is ruining the show by dominating discussions in his snarky and sardonic tone and dismissive any criticism of any ulster player out of hand. He constantly goes on about perceived injustices against his fellow ulster men by the powers that be. Yawn...another ulster full time victim. When did we here that before?
Touhy is average, Fitzpatrick needs to shift a stone or two, Cave is good but relatively inexperienced....get over yourself man. Dave / Doc, please don't let him ruin your otherwise excellent show where everyone else seems to be fair and balanced in their opinions.

jacothelad

LorMal wrote: »

Maybe the Ireland victory today will give that Ulster bloke William pause (but I doubt it). He is ruining the show by dominating discussions in his snarky and sardonic tone and dismissive any criticism of any ulster player out of hand. He constantly goes on about perceived injustices against his fellow ulster men by the powers that be. Yawn...another ulster full time victim. When did we here that before?
Touhy is average, Fitzpatrick needs to shift a stone or two, Cave is good but relatively inexperienced....get over yourself man. Dave / Doc, please don't let him ruin your otherwise excellent show where everyone else seems to be fair and balanced in their opinions.

No I don't. You need to listen more carefully or better still, get a grown up to explain the big words to you.

That's gas altogether Ted

jacothelad

Deleted User wrote: »

That's gas altogether Ted

Yes. This one is small, that one is FAR AWAY.

LorMal

Good one. QED.

LorMal

My apologies for my post. It was wrong headed and unfair. Sorry.

4PP

LorMal wrote: »

My apologies for my post. It was wrong headed and unfair. Sorry.

The French have a saying that very loosely translated equates to "admitting a mistake excuses it".

Hands up all those who have never lost the run of their keyboard? ...............

....................................thought so ................;)

Daithi.

thomond2006

Episode 46 is being recorded with Doc again as the host, we are hoping to have jacothelad and smurphy29 back (WhiffofCordite writer). I'm hoping to get the week off as ye are probably sick of listening to me at this stage!

Any issues ye want mentioned? Aside from the recent transfer news and the international tests.

Otacon

thomond2006 wrote: »

Any issues ye want mentioned? Aside from the recent transfer news and the international tests.

How about Twittergate? Should referees [and players] use social media?

irishbucsfan

How many Irish players would make the NZ team?

thomond2006

Otacon wrote: »

How about Twittergate? Should referees [and players] use social media?

Ah yes, good one.

I am in favour, but Owens went a bit too far replying individually to every person that tweeted him, with either praise or criticism. It made it look like he took the criticism very personally. He would have been better off making 1 or 2 tweets about Toland's article and then moving on.

Winters

What are the panels opinions on the 'Project Player' in Irish Rugby? Success or failure? Tom Court v Stephen Sykes. Is it worth it or should we be giving our time to Irish born and bred players. Is it fair on Sean Cronin and Rory Best that Richardt Strauss qualifies this year? Does it not somewhat contradict the recent NIQ player rulings made by Mr. Wigglesworth? I would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Looking forward to the show.

Podge_irl

Tom Court wasn't actually a project player. He was always IQ.

Winters

Podge_irl wrote: »

Tom Court wasn't actually a project player. He was always IQ.

Of course, you're right. Thanks. Are there any successful Project Players?