Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

eagle eye · 21-04-2026 06:50PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124411867#Comment_124411867

For me it's club, province then country. I care a lot more about Connacht than Ireland.

Let's just concentrate on our province.

And please stop saying Lancaster will be the Irish coach soon. He only got here and we want him here for a long time.

Cosmo Kramer · 21-04-2026 08:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124411867#Comment_124411867

It's not an opinion, it's a fact. Ireland has never put that kind of consistent run of success tiogether before.

For what it's worth, I don't actually think Lancaster would want the Ireland job.

Anyway, back to Connacht.

KBurke85 · 22-04-2026 09:17AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124409874#Comment_124409874

In fairness Connacht put different coaches up for media each week. It's not like he is doing every press conference

MarinersBlues · 22-04-2026 04:06PM

I know I have been giving out about the ticketing a lot this season - but the renewals are a bit of a shambles.

When using the relocation window, if they are holding back all season ticket seats that have not been renewed, how do I know which seats are going to be available as a result of non-renewals.

Surely you should renew your own tickets first and then everyone who has paid gets first dibs on any seats that become free as a result of non-renewals.

In order to move to a better spot you have to take the risk of losing your own current seats.

The number of empty stand seats in the Women's match was frustrating to see as well. There was plenty of appetite for them from the general public.

b.gud · 22-04-2026 04:19PM

From the email about the renewal windows

To reassure you, there will be a short protected period within Window 2 that allows you to keep your existing seat while also giving you the opportunity to select a different available seat. We will communicate full details of this process closer to the opening of the second window

So will still be able to keep your existing place initially during the relocation window

seanin4711 · 22-04-2026 04:21PM

has anyone ever been able to contact connacht on any email and get a reply?

MarinersBlues · 22-04-2026 04:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124414071#Comment_124414071

If all season ticket holder seats are reserved, whether they have been renewed or not, then what seats will be available?

MarinersBlues · 22-04-2026 04:29PM

It also looks like the equivalent of a block of seats have been upgraded to category 1 from category 2 since the first email.

ElisaAtWar · 23-04-2026 12:56PM

cardiff v Ospreys tomorrow will be of interest. they play Glasgow and stormers in their last two games so if they don't win tomorrow they are in a spot of bother

ionadnapóca · 23-04-2026 05:14PM

Well worth a listen to the latest 42 podcast.

Dedicated 40 mins about Connacht.

Style of play, Why they are keeping the ball in-play, workrate, Contact work (tied for dominant carries in the URC), clinical (over 3points per entry), the Lancaster driven improvement, Kinsella a big fan of Shane Bolton (Contact & Enforcer), how Harry West was popping up everywhere from 14, how he tackled well, kicked well.

Defensive sets, staying connected, style of tackling (punching into tackle, hard wrap of the arms), 2nd in dominant tackles in URC, beleif in defence, caught out sometimes (Stormers) around the ruck.

They also indicate that SHL is 'likely to be retained'.

Lions game - good outcome if they can get a BP.

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I dont see Connacht getting anything from Lions game myself

Connacht: L v Lions, W v Munster, W v Edin, 2BP = 54 pts

realhorrorshow · 23-04-2026 05:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124416789#Comment_124416789

One thing on the dominant carries, volume based stats are going to be distorted by the fact we play more phases than pretty much anyone in the league. When you look at dominant carries as a percentage South African teams always lead the rest of the league.

Best hope for the weekend might be sneaking a four try BP in a high scoring game. Something similar to Ulster's 49-31 loss a few months back.

Paddy_Mag · 23-04-2026 06:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124416789#Comment_124416789

I think connacht should go all out to score tries. Think they will fare much better then Glasgow did

b.gud · 23-04-2026 08:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124416789#Comment_124416789

Fantastic news about SHL if true. Do you need to pay a sub to listen to that pod? If not a link would be greatly appreciated

eagle eye · 23-04-2026 09:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417222#Comment_124417222

If you have Spotify it's on it.

b.gud · 23-04-2026 09:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417239#Comment_124417239

I do but apparently my Pakistani family can't access it 😂

eagle eye · 23-04-2026 09:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417246#Comment_124417246

You don't need a VPN when you are using it. You can use it anywhere in the world. You just need to be home when you renew it.

b.gud · 23-04-2026 09:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417262#Comment_124417262

Yeah I know I don't use a VPN to access it but for some reason when I click on the links for the 42 on Spotify they don't work

b.gud · 23-04-2026 09:46PM

Found a non Spotify link

https://podcastaddict.com/rugby-weekly-extra/episode/222236202

ElisaAtWar · 24-04-2026 02:27AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417321#Comment_124417321

thanks for that.gud. the reference to SHL was mentioned and in no way confirmed

ionadnapóca · 24-04-2026 08:44AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124416816#Comment_124416816

Yes they make that point: Quantity-Stats.

They are really highlighting the Quality and Why they are also using their decent sized backs (Bolton, Ford, Bundee) off 9 in conjunction with the BR - Keeping ball in-play, good power in carry and contact, smashing rucks, workrate etc.etc.

Lancaster is by far and away the best coach at the Provinces. Love to see the the younger players getting allot of game time and thriving under him.

May well get a Try BP, now that yous say it; I see Ulster & Dragons both managed it in Ellis Park. Glasgow only managed 2 tries & Lions scored 8!

This time last year Lions won 26-7. This year: 33-21?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124416996#Comment_124416996

(edit -see you have a link). Fingers crossed SHL happens.

Jansen-SHL-Prendergast and Boyle (The unsung hero) Is an excellent BR.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124417222#Comment_124417222

b.gud · 24-04-2026 11:59AM

Connacht Rugby vs Fidelity SecureDrive Lions

Saturday 25th April, 15:00 @ Emirates Airline Park

Number/Name/Caps

15. Sam Gilbert (14)

14. Harry West (9)

13. John Devine (5)

12. Hugh Gavin (16)

11. Shane Jennings (33)

10. Jack Carty (233)

9. Colm Reilly (34)

1. Peter Dooley (63)

2. Dylan Tierney-Martin (73)

3. Jack Aungier (99)

4. Niall Murray (94)

5. Joe Joyce (53)

6. Cian Prendergast (101) (C)

7. Shamus Hurley-Langton (63)

8. Paul Boyle (134)

16. Matthew Victory (7)

17. Billy Bohan (11)

18. Fiachna Barrett (9)

19. Darragh Murray (56)

20. Sean Jansen (43)

21. Matthew Devine (30)

22. Sean Naughton (15)

23. Shayne Bolton (34)

ShineyShiney · 24-04-2026 12:50PM

More rotation than I expected but still a decent side. Best of luck 👍

realhorrorshow · 24-04-2026 01:48PM

Interested to see how Gavin gets on in his first start at 12 for us.

Zeugnis · 24-04-2026 03:34PM

Looking forward to seeing that bench come on nice and early.

Hope to see Bohan scrummage against Ntlabakanye who is enormous, so a good test.

ElisaAtWar · 24-04-2026 05:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124418914#Comment_124418914

Its all about the starters holding us in the game

ElisaAtWar · 24-04-2026 08:54PM

Cardiff only got 4 points and in the end lucky to get them. so they are not of the equation for 9th

eagle eye · 25-04-2026 03:00PM

Connacht 7/1 today, I'm on them again.

The Lions play very unstructured rugby, you can beat them with smart rugby and we've been playing smart lately.

The team is a little weak looking though. We just need to keep it close until the bench gets on the field.

eagle eye · 25-04-2026 03:10PM

Godammit, hole in the middle of the line and they get over. We started well but an early try for them is bad.

testtech05 · 25-04-2026 03:50PM

Disaster after all that pressure to not score and then conceed. Looked like a forward pass near the end then there too

eagle eye · 25-04-2026 03:52PM

Dominating possession and territory, two great chances to score both spurned.

Stupid penalty from Gavin right at the end of the half and they scored from.it to go in 21-0 ahead.

Just unbelievable.

I gotta say I thought the Lions collapsed the maul on our goal line drive.

We are not getting anything out of this one.

The Lions will play champagne rugby in the second half now.

Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

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