The Talking Rugby Podcast superthread 2012/13, by the fans for the fans!

jm08

Sinbad_NI wrote: »

Just how much is everyone looking forward to Seeing Payne playing in green? How does everyone think he compares to KE in everyone's eyes?

Surely its in comparison to Rob Kearney? How many times has Payne played in the centre or the wing for Ulster and who against?

bilston

jm08 wrote: »

Surely its in comparison to Rob Kearney? How many times has Payne played in the centre or the wing for Ulster and who against?

Never played wing, started at 13 just the once from memory but did play very well in fairness, I think he may have shifted to 13 a couple of times in game but right now yes the comparison would be with Kearney, but who knows what will happen over the next 18 months.

GerM

Started 13 three times this season. Unless RK has a drastic drop off in performance over the next two years, he'll remain at full back and, if Payne continues to play the way he has been, he'll be accommodated elsewhere in the side. They're too good not to have in the side and Payne is skillful enough to slot in across the line.

Hagz

jm08 wrote: »

How many times has Payne played in the centre for Ulster and who against?

4 times I think. Against Treviso, Zebre, Edinburgh and coming off the bench against Newport. He played a lot there for the Auckland Blues. I'd imagine that if he became Irish Qualified, he would feature a bit more in the centre.

Tox56

bilston wrote: »

Never played wing, started at 13 just the once from memory but did play very well in fairness, I think he may have shifted to 13 a couple of times in game but right now yes the comparison would be with Kearney, but who knows what will happen over the next 18 months.

I'm pretty sure he played 13 for both of the two Italian away games a few weeks ago, but it's worth bearing in mind he has only played 15 times in total for Ulster (according to the Ulster site). It's not a very big sample size.

EDIT: Better info above

jm08

bilston wrote: »

Never played wing, started at 13 just the once from memory but did play very well in fairness, I think he may have shifted to 13 a couple of times in game but right now yes the comparison would be with Kearney, but who knows what will happen over the next 18 months.

Hard to see him being moved from fullback, particularly with Bowe, Gilroy, Trimble & Cave covering elsewhere in the backs & Luke Marshall developing well at 12.

He could turn out to be a good bench option for Ireland if he wants to take up the Ireland option.

bilston

Much to my shame all these non Ulster fans above have better memories than I do! Yes he did play 13 against the Italian teams because Nelson and Andrew started at 15 in those games and then he was rested against the Scarlets. He didn't do much in either Italian game but then Ulster in general were pretty poor.

padser

I don't think this is up. Can't find it on iTunes

thomond2006

LINK: http://theworldstalking.com/2012/12/12/talking-rugby-episode-61-thank-god-im-not-scottish/

The Welsh and Scottish rugby teams cannot buy a win the Heineken Cup these days. It was a good week for the Irish teams and mixed fortunes for the English.

On the show this week, the Talking Rugby panel looks back at all the Heineken Cup clashes while previewing this weekend’s games.

Joining Dave is Secretary of the Munster Rugby Supporters Club Ian Buckley, Leinster man Doc, Ulster fan Michael and last week's host Alan makes a surprise appearance on the show.

Coming up:
0.0 – 5.00 The team say hi
5.00 – 11.17 Leinster ground to a holt against Clermont
11.17 – 17.20 ROG still has it, Munster do the business against Sarries
17.20 – 24.40 The West’s awake! Connacht make history against Biarritz
24.40 – 30.28 The Ulster steamroller continues to flatten, the Saints are squashed
30.28 – 34.52 Cardiff wave goodbye to their Heineken Cup aspirations, Montpellier comfortable
34.52 – 37.50 Sale’s misery continues, Toulon keep winning
37.50 – 42.00 Racing Metro in with a chance now as Edinburgh lose again
42.00 – 45.10 Glasgow get a cold blast of reality as they lose to Castre
45.10 – 48.30 Leicester Tigers win but Treviso come alive
48.30 – 51.30 Toulouse turn on the style against Ospreys
51.30 – 52.45 Exeter survive late scare to beat Scarlets
52.45 – 54.50 Harlequins thump Zebre
54.50 – 1.02.20 Preview and predictions for upcoming fixtures
1.02.20 – 1.06.30 More injured players
1.06.30 – 1.13.40 The future of the Heineken and Amlin Cup’s
1.13.40 – END Potential Bet of the Week

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Sinbad_NI

For any Android users this podcast is now playing friendly with the beyondpod app, streaming direct, updates on time etc.

Ah lads, the Munster representative is jm08!?

No but seriously, comparing Farrell's to ROG's defence...

gwayoutthatgarden!

thomond2006

Bet of the Week is Ulster -10, currently available on William Hill.

thomond2006

Hagz wrote: »

Who they think is the best candidate for the new Connacht coach?

Sinbad_NI wrote: »

Just how much is everyone looking forward to Seeing Payne playing in green? How does everyone think he compares to KE in everyone's eyes?

If we have the time I'll get these answered.

Any more questions for tonight's show?

Otacon

thomond2006 wrote: »

Any more questions for tonight's show?

With Botha's contract talks apparently stalling, should the unthinkable happen and Botha leaves us, who should Munster be looking to bring in?

Also, as an aside, how far can you go to get the most out of home advantage [thinking specifically about the P.A. debacle at Watford last weekend]?

Finally, with Bowe likely out for the Six Nations, who do you think will make up the back-three?

Podge_irl

Do you record the show while wearing your POC pyjamas?

thomond2006

Podge_irl wrote: »

Do you record the show while wearing your POC pyjamas?

Look left, I don't wear POC pyjamas.

jacothelad

Podge_irl wrote: »

Do you record the show while wearing your POC pyjamas?

John Hayes pj's it is. The dogs on the street know this.

thomond2006

Show will be released tomorrow afternoon, we covered a few of those questions. Keep them coming as they give us interesting angles to talk about.

thomond2006

Ethel the Tealady made her boards debut here and now thanks to jaco she makes her debut on Talking Rugby!

This is Episode 62, where the primary focus is looking back on the Heineken Cup.

LINK: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=75565082

From a brilliant weekend to a disasterous one! For the first time in six
seasons all Irish provinces lost their European fixtures in one weekend!

This week Talking Rugby looks back on a dire weekend for Irish provinces and Irish fans along with analysing the permutations of all the pools and who needs to do what to qualify, in a comprehensive one hour long discussion!

Dave needed time off for Christmas shopping so Doc hosts this week show in the company of Alan, William and Daithí.

COMING UP ON THE SHOW:

HEINEKEN CUP ROUND 4 REVIEW

0:55 - Pool 1
Saracens 19-13 Munster
Edinburgh 3-15 Racing Métro

14:00 - Pool 2
Ospreys 17-6 Toulouse
Treviso 13-14 Leicester

18:30 - Pool 3
Harlequins 53-5 Zebre
Biarritz 17-0 Connacht

30:00 - Pool 4
Ulster 9-10 Northampton Saints
Castres 10-8 Glasgow Warriors

37:50 - Pool 5
Leinster 21-28 Clermont Auvergne
Exeter 30-20 Scarlets

50:00 - Pool 6
Toulon 62-0 Sale
Montpellier 34-21 Cardiff Blues

58:00 - We look at the permutations of the pool and try to predict the
qualifiers.

RABODIRECTPRO12 PREVIEW

1:11:05 - Leinster travel to Ulster for an exciting derby fixture!
1:14:30 - Connacht host Munster at the Sportsground with Munster having a good recent record in Galway. We also look at BJ Botha's contract situation.

OTHER STUFF

1:19:00 - Daithí talks Top14 and the "JIFF" rule.
1:22:35 - Bet of the Week

The Bet of the Week will be confirmed on facebook & twitter pages later
in the week. Details below!

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If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply get involved with the show, drop us an email toTheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

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As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions!

4PP

"Curiosity killed the cat" so they say but I can't help myself
Many of you have been kind enough to give your opinions on the shows, but what do you think of the titles?
A bit kitsch maybe?
Yes?
No?

What do you think?

thomond2006

We're hoping to record a show this week, any questions for the panel? A review of 2012 is on the agenda.

thomond2006

Any suggestions, show is tonight?

irishbucsfan

Talking Rugby World Player of the year. Talking Rugby Irish player of the year.

Talking rugby young player of the year. And so on.

Best contributor award as well!

thomond2006

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Best contributor award as well!

amongst us?

thomond2006

LINK: http://theworldstalking.com/2013/01/05/talking-rugby-episode-63-sicker-than-a-plane-to-lourdes/

Happy New Year! Talking Rugby Podcast is back to talk RaboDirectPRO12 action and also look back on the rugby year of 2012 in a bumper show.
We have a full provincial representation this week with Doc from Leinster as this week's host and he is joined by Alan from Munster, William from Ulster and John from Connacht.

COMING UP ON THE SHOW:

0:00 - The team say hi!

RABODIRECT PRO12 REVIEW
1:40 - We look back on Munster's win over a weakened Ulster side.
16:00 - Leinster won 17-0 over Connacht, with Connacht unable to make the scoreline reflect their efforts.
26:05 - We look back on the other derbies over the holiday period, with the Welsh regions' problems dominating the news.

RABODIRECT PRO12 PREVIEW
37:20 - Ulster vs Scarlets
42:35 - Edinburgh vs Leinster
44:50 - Connacht vs Dragons
46:10 - Munster vs Cardiff Blues (and contract extensions)

2012 YEAR IN REVIEW
50:20 - The Panel comprehensively reviews 2012, looking at the performances of the Irish provinces, the Irish team and the top games, tries and players of 2012.

Topics discussed included:
- 2012 for the provinces and hopes for 2013
- The performance of Ireland and hopes for 2013
- Club games of the year
- International games of the year
- Player of the year
- Performances of the year (individual and team)
- Newcomers of the year
- Tries of the year
- Gaffes of the year

Talking Rugby is by the fans, for the fans.
If you would like to advertise, sponsor or simply get involved with the show, drop us an email toTheWorldsTalking@gmail.com.

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Thanks for listening and please post your thoughts and comments!

thomond2006

Any questions for this week's recording?

Otacon

thomond2006 wrote: »

Any questions for this week's recording?

What needs to change at Munster for them to start performing well? Is it a personnel change that is required or is it a faulty strategy, or both? How much blame should Penney/Mannix shoulder?

Also, a not-too-serious topic, what rule or law from another sport would you like to see implemented in rugby?

thomond2006

Otacon wrote: »

What needs to change at Munster for them to start performing well? Is it a personnel change that is required or is it a faulty strategy, or both? How much blame should Penney/Mannix shoulder?

Also, a not-too-serious topic, what rule or law from another sport would you like to see implemented in rugby?

Don't worry, Munster might come up tonight. :pac:

Second question is interesting, will have to think about it.

jacothelad

Do they do a John Hayes Dressing Gown?

thomond2006

jacothelad wrote: »

Do they do a John Hayes Dressing Gown?

Liginds don't wear dressing gowns. :mad: