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General Rugby Discussion II

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    #182
    Bazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    molloyjh wrote: »
    Polota-Nau to Leicester confirmed. Missed that yesterday.....

    Well over 60 caps so still available for selection to the Wallabies.


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    #183
    Bazzo
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    Jaysus they're fairly dropping like flies in the baabaas Tonga game! Cronin limped off after 8, hopefully the rest of the Irish lads survive.


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    #184
    wp_rathead
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    First 20 mins were good fun but second 20 mins were pretty messy (and not in a fun BaaBaa way)


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    #185
    Bazzo
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    This is an absolutely desperate match. Conditions must be horrible.


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    #186
    sioda
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    Well that was wet cold and the rugby was about the same tbf.

    Never seen the west stand closed


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    #187
    diusmr8a504cvk
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    sioda wrote: »
    Well that was wet cold and the rugby was about the same tbf.

    Never seen the west stand closed
    Seems there was nobody at it, anyone know the attendance?


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    #188
    MaybeMaybe
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    Sounds like Brian Mujati has to retire

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7uIG5IzP-0


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    #189
    MarinersBlues
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    Jamari Squeaking Polygamy wrote: »
    Seems there was nobody at it, anyone know the attendance?

    Their pricing was all wrong. €30-€40 for a seat in the stand??? I would have considered €20- €25.


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    #190
    Wexfordboy89
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    The baa baas womens team where playing munster women aswell.first game ever for them.they won think a few irish girls were playing for them


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    #191
    irishbucsfan
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    Wexfordboy89 wrote: »
    The baa baas womens team where playing munster women aswell.first game ever for them.they won think a few irish girls were playing for them

    Ailish Egan, Maz Reilly, Nora Stapleton, Tania Rosser, Jackie Shiels. Egan scored.

    They were good in terrible conditions. Hope they keep the team going


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    #192
    sioda
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    Jamari Squeaking Polygamy wrote: »
    Seems there was nobody at it, anyone know the attendance?
    I was in the east terrace if there was 1000 people I'd be amazed and a huge amount left during the game


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    #193
    sydthebeat
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Ailish Egan, Maz Reilly, Nora Stapleton, Tania Rosser, Jackie Shiels. Egan scored.

    They were good in terrible conditions. Hope they keep the team going

    Did Fiona coughlan make an appearance?


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    #194
    irishbucsfan
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Did Fiona coughlan make an appearance?

    Yes, I just forgot to list her!


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    #195
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,524 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    Listening to Corbisiero's podcast on spotify... is that him rapping at the beginning???

    https://open.spotify.com/show/56TA71JaKsOmqq9msZB3dy


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    #196
    diusmr8a504cvk
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    sioda wrote: »
    I was in the east terrace if there was 1000 people I'd be amazed and a huge amount left during the game
    If you had Munster going up against the Barbarians I'm sure the attendance would have been a bit better, even if they only had a skeleton squad.


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    #197
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,143 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    pretty good article by Donald McRae on South African rugby at the moment

    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/08/rugby-rainbow-nation-2023-world-cup-south-africa-springboks


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    #198
    swiwi_
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    Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Israel Folau

    World Rugby player of the year: It's Folau vs Farrell for me.

    Ioane should cakewalk the promising new player award.


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    #199
    swiwi_
    Registered Users Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭swiwi_


    Based on what I've seen this season across the hemispheres and the competitions, my World XV 2017 would be something like

    1. Moody (NZ)
    2. Guirado (Fra) although Creevy (Arg) and at times Marx (SA) are also in the mix
    3. Furlong (Ire)
    4. Retallick (NZ)
    5. Itoje (Eng)
    6. SOB (Ire) - yes, yes I've moved him to 6, I know
    7. Cane (NZ)
    8. McMahon (Aust) - but no real standout candidates at 8
    9. Murray (Ire)
    10. Barrett (NZ) but Sexton (Ire) could just as easily have this slot
    11. Ioane (NZ)
    12. Farrell (Eng)
    13. ?, not a stellar year for world 13s
    14. Hodge (Aust) - although I think he's played 11 more than 14
    15. Folau (Aust)


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    #200
    Burkie1203
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    swiwi_ wrote: »
    Based on what I've seen this season across the hemispheres and the competitions, my World XV 2017 would be something like

    1. Moody (NZ)
    2. Guirado (Fra) although Creevy (Arg) and at times Marx (SA) are also in the mix
    3. Furlong (Ire)
    4. Retallick (NZ)
    5. Itoje (Eng)
    6. SOB (Ire) - yes, yes I've moved him to 6, I know
    7. Cane (NZ)
    8. McMahon (Aust) - but no real standout candidates at 8
    9. Murray (Ire)
    10. Barrett (NZ) but Sexton (Ire) could just as easily have this slot
    11. Ioane (NZ)
    12. Farrell (Eng)
    13. ?, not a stellar year for world 13s
    14. Hodge (Aust) - although I think he's played 11 more than 14
    15. Folau (Aust)

    13. Jon Davies (he was lions player of the series?)


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    #201
    [Deleted User]
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    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    13. Jon Davies (he was lions player of the series?)

    I never got the hype about Davies but last season and the Lions tour really changed my opinion of him. He's a quality player.


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    #202
    irishbucsfan
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    Davies has been one of the best backs in the world the past 2 years. I saw Beauden Barrett said he thought he was the best player he'd played against.


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    #203
    Burkie1203
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    Sam Warburton is considering taking a year long sabbatical (talks of retiring at 30/31). Its on rugbylad twitter but there is quotes from sportsmail attributed to Warburton


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    #204
    FACECUTTR
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    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Sam Warburton is considering taking a year long sabbatical (talks of retiring at 30/31). Its on rugbylad twitter but there is quotes from sportsmail attributed to Warburton

    I wouldn't believe a word from rugbylad but the guy needs to do something. Only plays a handful of games each season due to so many injuries.


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    #205
    Burkie1203
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    FACECUTTR wrote: »
    I wouldn't believe a word from rugbylad but the guy needs to do something. Only plays a handful of games each season due to so many injuries.

    There is quotes attributed to Warburton which are lifted from the daily mail


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    #206
    ScrubsfanChris
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    Jamari Squeaking Polygamy wrote: »
    If you had Munster going up against the Barbarians I'm sure the attendance would have been a bit better, even if they only had a skeleton squad.
    Munster v Maori all blacks last year was a sell out in a similar situation without the internationals.


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    #207
    Burkie1203
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    Thats a massive blow to wales and scarlets.

    https://twitter.com/WelshRugbyUnion/status/930359690416050176


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    #208
    Interested Observer
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    Ah that's a massive shame. He's a class act.


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    #209
    thomond2006
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    6 months means he could be back for Scarlets' run-in. It would be a pity for the Pro14 if he's not involved by the playoffs.


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    #210
    thomond2006
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    Bulls vs Stormers pre-season game to be played in LA in February 2018 alongside a USA vs Argentina "XV" game.


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    #211
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Tom Croft has retired, neck injury


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