Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread IV

.ak

Schmidt's next big goal should be a big world cup performance and then hopefully look at coaching the Lions.

thomond2006

.ak wrote: »

Schmidt's next big goal should be a big world cup performance and then hopefully look at coaching the Lions.

...with Jonathan Davies dropped for the 3rd test.

Big Nelly

.ak wrote: »

Schmidt's next big goal should be a big world cup performance and then hopefully look at coaching the Lions.

Is coaching the Lions that big of an honor anymore for a coach?

I don't really see that massive an honor. Ok Sky big it up but that is because they pay big money to show it.

Maybe it might be because it is against the All Black but if it was in South Africa would Joe really care? It would mean more time away from his family and he has already said one of the reasons for the Irish job is because he would have more time with his family. Maybe it is just me but from an Irish fans point of view I couldn't care less if Joe got or didn't get the Lions job, actually would probably prefer he didn't.

UnitedWeStand

IRFU should be throwing everything at Schmidt to keep him. I've never seen rugby as popular as it is right now in the country, in part due to social media but mainly due to the success of the team. If the success can keep on going for another year or two I'd be hopeful many will progress from just being 6N viewers to being CC viewers, and then regular attendees at games.

I'd never seen Gilroy's nominated try

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmTa066H3N0

.ak

Big Nelly wrote: »

Is coaching the Lions that big of an honor anymore for a coach?

I don't really see that massive an honor. Ok Sky big it up but that is because they pay big money to show it.

Maybe it might be because it is against the All Black but if it was in South Africa would Joe really care? It would mean more time away from his family and he has already said one of the reasons for the Irish job is because he would have more time with his family. Maybe it is just me but from an Irish fans point of view I couldn't care less if Joe got or didn't get the Lions job, actually would probably prefer he didn't.

Yeah it's a massive accolade. You only get it if you're considered the best coach in the home nations, then you go down to the big three and flaunt your stuff.

CatFromHue

It's hard to think that Gilroy is only 24, he's 105 caps for Ulster!

errlloyd

Ranger, Rokococo and David Smith have been added to the barbarians team to play Ireland. (or to play a combination of Leinster and connacht)

its_phil

errlloyd wrote: »

Ranger, Rokococo and David Smith have been added to the barbarians team to play Ireland. (or to play a combination of Leinster and connacht)

On the outside chance Connacht reach playoffs for EPCR, could just be Leinster.

Darragh Fanning likes this.

ulster_Beef

CatFromHue wrote: »

It's hard to think that Gilroy is only 24, he's 105 caps for Ulster!

He has really been a class act this season.

I thought he slipped into the shadows of Bowe and Trimble and thats somewhat understandable with Trimbles last season performance. He was unreal.

However, Gilroy has really stood up this season... record try scorer with 12? trys. He cuts lovely angles, look at his try vs Munster in the QF too.

thomond2006

If Ulster and/or Munster lose their semi-finals maybe some of the players could be involved with Ireland. Thursday is a short turnaround from a Friday/Saturday semi-final mind.

They have been offering 2-for-1 tickets recently so tickets are obviously struggling to sell. A Thursday night rules out people travelling to it.

bilston

thomond2006 wrote: »

If Ulster and/or Munster lose their semi-finals maybe some of the players could be involved with Ireland. Thursday is a short turnaround from a Friday/Saturday semi-final mind.

They have been offering 2-for-1 tickets recently so tickets are obviously struggling to sell. A Thursday night rules out people travelling to it.

Like a lot of things this season it is bizarre timing.

.ak

Is it gonna be on de telly?

bilston

.ak wrote: »

Is it gonna be on de telly?

Think Sky usually cover the Barbarians end of season soiree.

its_phil

bilston wrote: »

Think Sky usually cover the Barbarians end of season soiree.

RTE had it the last time they played Ireland in Thomond. But IRFU have signed that deal with Sky now...

EDIT: Sky have it

stephen_n

Doubt that will help get numbers through the gates.

its_phil

Two years ago today, since the second coming of Christ in Joe Schmidt.

Hail the Saviour

CatFromHue

I know Schmidt is an excellent coach but it always helps to have excellent players too.

Buer

Pass the bucket!

:pac:

.ak

Buer wrote: »

Pass the bucket!

:pac:

You mean the collection plate?

irishbucsfan

I was walking to work this morning and realised how excited I am now for the world cup. I got lucky in that I live in the UK, and specifically between London-Cardiff so in about as good a place as it gets, and now Ireland are turning out to be quite good at rugby.

At what point are we allowed to start fueling the hype train?

.ak

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I was walking to work this morning and realised how excited I am now for the world cup. I got lucky in that I live in the UK, and specifically between London-Cardiff so in about as good a place as it gets, and now Ireland are turning out to be quite good at rugby.

At what point are we allowed to start fueling the hype train?

Yesterday.

.ak

I need to make an effort to get over for a game... It'd be an absolute shame if it's on our doorstep and I can't get to a game. The tickets are just silly money tho.

dub_skav

.ak wrote: »

I need to make an effort to get over for a game... It'd be an absolute shame if it's on our doorstep and I can't get to a game. The tickets are just silly money tho.

They are certainly expensive, but it's an event that happens once every 4 years, close to home every 8 and this time out we're quite good.

In my opinion if you can afford it, i.e. you won't miss a mortgage payment or the kids go hungry as a result, then it's worth the cost.
Get flights, hotel and ticket sorted now and you have months to pay it off.

Heading to Romania game myself, flight, hotel and ticket (not cheapest tier either) 310 all in.

Podge_irl

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I was walking to work this morning and realised how excited I am now for the world cup. I got lucky in that I live in the UK, and specifically between London-Cardiff so in about as good a place as it gets, and now Ireland are turning out to be quite good at rugby.

At what point are we allowed to start fueling the hype train?

Party in ibf's?

Podge_irl

.ak wrote: »

I need to make an effort to get over for a game... It'd be an absolute shame if it's on our doorstep and I can't get to a game. The tickets are just silly money tho.

Stupidly expensive yeah.

But feck it I have tickets for both QFs, flights and accom all paid for now so I won't care about the cost come October!

RuggieBear

I just couldn't justify the cost....

MJohnston

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I got lucky in that I live in the UK

Well at least you can find the positives

I think without even getting to go to a game, the atmosphere around the country should be great - it'd be nice if the IRFU setup some kind of temporary spot where people could congregate outdoors to watch the match - bit like Henman hill during Wimbledon.

I vaguely remember 1991 (I'd have been 8) where they had events even in my village to get people excited - I know there isn't a match here like that one, but this could be the greatest advert for Irish rugby ever, so hopefully the hype machine will be going overdrive

irishbucsfan

Podge_irl wrote: »

Party in ibf's?

Hah I already have every bedroom promised away as well as potential garden campers.

I live in England, yet it will take me longer to get to most Ireland games than people getting there from home!

Playing the waiting game on tickets in any case. (i.e, none bought, none will be bought until the weeks/days before games).