Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

ElisaAtWar · 08-05-2026 09:43PM

as results come in Munster look flooked

StevenToast · 08-05-2026 10:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124454293#Comment_124454293

Cardiff will be the ones to miss out on the top 8....

Take that to the bank.

MarinersBlues · 08-05-2026 10:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124454338#Comment_124454338

100% the stormers will eat them for breakfast.

ionapaul · 08-05-2026 10:11PM

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Are you actively trying to jinx us?!

FtD v2 · 08-05-2026 11:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124453787#Comment_124453787

Criticising the poster’s prediction track record to be clear!

Zeugnis · 08-05-2026 11:22PM

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A pretty brutal clean out, especially Lasisi and Dowling. Obviously we're not privy to their medical reports but the only long term injury to be re-signed was Ralston. Do we need another outside back more than we need another lock?

Anyway, just my thruppence. Lancaster decides and has earned our trust. I'm sure he has a plan.

Good luck to all those leaving. And Mattie? Come back soon.

salmson · 08-05-2026 11:48PM

11 out is pretty standard, just looks bad because only 5 out last year. If you want brutal 15 left after Wilkins' first season (which may have played into him losing the dressing room). Three seasons before that were 11, 11 ,10 out.

Completely agree about the lock numbers, we've gone from 5 1/2 to 4.

cson · 09-05-2026 12:07AM

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Definitely helps that both the Stormers and Warriors are duking it out for #1 seed in the last round and happen to be playing two of our playoff spot rivals in Cardiff and Ulster.

kita99 · 09-05-2026 01:27AM

Why Ioane? I think he cannot read the wind in Galway. And Gilbert must not kick the ball which knock into opponents unwillingly.

Utopia Parkway · 09-05-2026 01:58AM

Would be shocked if they go with those 4 lock forwards for next season. And one of them is only a makeshift lock really in Murphy. There must be someone due to arrive. Could be wrong but can't imagine they go into next season with only those 4 options.

MarinersBlues · 09-05-2026 09:01AM

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I would expect neither will be guaranteed top 2 next week. Both are playing on Friday with the Lions and Leinster out on Saturday. At least 1 of them could pip either of Glasgow or Stormers.

everyone is self motivated to do us favours ……….. except Zebre, and that could be telling in their match.

b.gud · 09-05-2026 09:08AM

So after last night's results even if we get a bonus point win today we'll still be in 9th

MarinersBlues · 09-05-2026 09:59AM

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Cardiff and Ulster are shouting STOP THE COUNT.

On top of their injuries Ulster will be down Henderson after the red.

sydthebeat · 09-05-2026 10:35AM

It's knock out rugby for connacht from here on in.

Lose today and you're out.

Get nothing from next weekend and you're out.

Bulls will be up to 3rd in a few hours time, leaving 6 points minimum required for connacht to achieve in the next two games, and even at that it may not be enough.

I predict connacht will need minimum of 8 points from the last two games to make the play offs

Jump_In_Jack · 09-05-2026 11:45AM

There are a lot of possible permutations, but it does look like Connacht v Munster could be a knockout match for Connacht.

Munster have to treat it like a knockout match too, need 4 points to get clear of Connacht’s possible reach.

The table is so tight that a bonus point here or there could make a big difference over the final two rounds.

Jump_In_Jack · 09-05-2026 11:46AM

If Connacht got 5 points and Munster got 2 points out of today I think both would be reasonably happy going into the final round.

b.gud · 09-05-2026 12:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124455144#Comment_124455144

As a Connacht fan I'd be pretty happy with that. Obviously the ideal result for Connacht would be 5 points to 0 since Munster are technically within our reach. However realistically giving the fixtures I see Cardiff and Ulster as the more likely ones that we have a chance of pushing out of the top 8.

Stanley 1 · 09-05-2026 12:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124454919#Comment_124454919

They did well minus Henderson and were in a winning position except for the last play.

Jump_In_Jack · 09-05-2026 12:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124455188#Comment_124455188

Yeah, it’s really ramping up the pressure on tonight’s match, I think both sets of fans are going to be desperate for a win.

Great that we have such an intriguing lead in to the knockouts.

I actually think it would be cool if Connacht won 5-0, the final round would be really down to the wire then, in terms of excitement it would be great for the league.

We need Leinster to smash Lions this evening too ideally!

Jump_In_Jack · 09-05-2026 01:04PM

just spotted, that next Friday, Cardiff, Ulster and Coonacht are all playing at the same time, all 7:45 kick-offs.

There could be some very interesting final plays in those games depending how each of the other matches are going!

MarinersBlues · 09-05-2026 01:06PM

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They did well to be so competitive throughout, I didn't expect it to be close at all.

Both teams will think they left it behind them and were hard done by in sone way.

Roos' madness, Fourie's injury for the Stormers, a few tight penalty calls either way for Ulster.

In the end I think a draw was fair. However Ulster are missing a lot of players for a humming fully motivated Glasgow team next week. Could be another cracker!

ElisaAtWar · 09-05-2026 02:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124454476#Comment_124454476

As you say this is still a critism of the poster. To get out of this I would appreciate a full breakdown of this criticism, one year will do. before I will consider this matter closed

FtD v2 · 09-05-2026 03:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124455646#Comment_124455646

Give me some time next week and I’d say this could be accommodated.

ElisaAtWar · 09-05-2026 03:13PM

On a more serious note can someone explain how placing work if teams are on the same points. Is it number of wins. followed by points difference. followed by bonus points or how exactly does it work

realhorrorshow · 09-05-2026 03:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124455684#Comment_124455684

a) League points

b) Matches won

c) Points difference

d) Tries scored

e) Points scored

f) Try difference

g) Players suspended

h) Yellow cards

i) Coin toss

Rafabio DaSilva · 09-05-2026 03:44PM

So that means we have to win our two games to pass Cardiff and Ulster as we would lose tie break with 6 points assuming they pick up nothing.

b.gud · 09-05-2026 04:04PM

If you're looking for good omens the Connacht juniors beat Munster juniors 22 - 17.

This is their 2nd win after beating Leinster 2 weeks ago

eagle eye · 09-05-2026 07:07PM

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I was at it, just home. 3-0 down at halftime against the wind. The 15 for Munster is a great player, everything he did and his reading of the game. I believe he's with a club that got relegated, AIL teams could do worse than give him a go.

For our own lads Dylan Keane was excellent and Bryan Walsh had another great game.

I spoke with Bryan afterwards and told him he was brilliant, my own clubman Xavier came over then and he asked me how I knew him and I said he plays for my club Creggs and he told me he's joining us next season. A great addition for us.

Four of them were heading to the Dexcom. I'd say they would be close now as I left when they were heading to the dressing room and I'm home about 20 minutes and I've about 40 minutes more to drive. They are going back on a bus.

And just to add, the Blaskets is a tough trip. From where you get off the boat everything is uphill. I did it for my young man, he got to see Dolphins, Seals and a Shark. He told mammy when he got in the door that I'm the best daddy in the world. He loves his rugby.

LambshankRedemption · 09-05-2026 07:11PM

Does anyone use Now TV?

I can't get onto the Connaught v Munster game

OldRio · 09-05-2026 07:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124456218#Comment_124456218

Its on Premier sports 1. If your in Ireland and using a VPN. Turn it off.

Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

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