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Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,193 ✭✭✭[Jackass]


    Meh, Sharpe would be a good signing for a season or two, but we need a NIQ long term signing, a mid-20s lock.

    We'll have to see, but I'd like Leinster to make two big second row signings. Cullen is the only international quality lock we'll have left next season and he's only got one more season left in him I'd say.

    The importance of having two NIQ locks would be the strength of the pack during the internationals also for Magners League.

    As more and more Leinster players become regulars in Green, we haven't coped as well this season during the international break.

    Old School Front Row Farewell

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,411 ✭✭✭CouchSmart


    At least someone's happy..

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  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Maxine Wrong Grits


    Contepomi
    Elsom
    Stan

    3 NIQs that absolutely nailed their spots at Leinster. Would all get a standing ovation coming back to play against us at any stage.

    Wish Stan the best tbh, didn't he win "Underrated player of the season" or something with us a year or two ago?


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Maxine Wrong Grits


    wixfjord wrote: »

    am watching him play at the moment.

    Is S15 always like this? Glorified tag rugby really. Defences penalised for everything, attacking teams given wide berth at the breakdown to seal all rucks (that's if there is ever a challenge in the rucks). It's as though they've taken the breakdown completely out of the game (Rugby League?).

    It's bizarre stuff!


  • Site Banned Posts: 5,346 ✭✭✭wixfjord


    Leinster handicap for tomorrow against NDG is -4. Looks very good bet to me.
    Sexton starting makes a huge difference.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    Problem Jackass, is that most international locks are unavailable next season. It's not a matter of picking who we want. If we want someone under 30 we'll have to sign a S15 lock as opposed to an international lock. All the current NZ international locks are out of the equation automatically as they're all contracted (aside from Thorn who isn't an option). The top 4 (Matfield, Botha, Bekker and Flip VDM) rated Springbok locks are out of contention too. After that, if we want to stick with international class players, we're down to the Aussies. Sharpe, Simmons and Chisholm. Sharpe and Chisholm are both the wrong side of 30 post WC and Simmons is only a kid still so won't be going anywhere I would think. Chisholm is supposedly on his way to Bath which would leave Sharpe.

    After that (and I think this is quite a likely scenario), we're looking at S15 players. I wouldn't rule this one out by a long way. Someone like James Horwill hasn't played for the Wallabies in quite a while but is relatively young. He's a big lump and is captaining the Reds these days. Most importantly, his contract is up at the end of the WC. If he's not selected for the WC, which seems likely, then we should definitely look at him. Big bloke, good leadership and can play a bit. I'd gladly take him.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    am watching him play at the moment.

    Is S15 always like this? Glorified tag rugby really. Defences penalised for everything, attacking teams given wide berth at the breakdown to seal all rucks (that's if there is ever a challenge in the rucks). It's as though they've taken the breakdown completely out of the game (Rugby League?).

    It's bizarre stuff!

    It is. It's a weird one to watch. Their skill levels are outrageously higher though. I went to an NPC game in Auckland a few months back and the forwards were throwing skip passes off their left, offloading and the continuity was unreal. On the other hand, tackling was optional; players were breezing through gaps. I'm not sure the players make a massive effort in the S15 in comparison to the HEC but are more than capable of doing it if they wanted as seen at international level. The HEC just seems a much more passionate, intense spectacle albeit with more limited ability on display.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Why exactly do we care if the lock we bring in is the wrong side of 30? Nathan Hines was 32 or 33 when he signed, that wasn't a problem!

    I don't mind signing old players so long as they contribute the same amount that Stan/Rocky/Hines did.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Maxine Wrong Grits


    We need a lock for next season, no problem bringing in a "band aid" to give us one maybe two seasons while we find the next Richie Gray!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    We need a lock for next season, no problem bringing in a "band aid" to give us one maybe two seasons while we find the next Richie Gray!

    Fingers crossed that our next Richie Gray is Richie Gray


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,143 ✭✭✭Pete_Cavan


    GerM wrote: »
    Someone like James Horwill hasn't played for the Wallabies in quite a while but is relatively young. He's a big lump and is captaining the Reds these days. Most importantly, his contract is up at the end of the WC. If he's not selected for the WC, which seems likely, then we should definitely look at him. Big bloke, good leadership and can play a bit. I'd gladly take him.

    Horwill missed a lot of 2010 after rupturing ligaments in his knee, only for that would been in the 4 jersey for the Aussies. He would be a great signing for Leinster, very dynamic and has even been playing 6 for the Reds this season. Would be the perfect replacement for Hines.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭jolley123


    Leicester just hammered Bath.....Really hope we pick up a W next week and meet them with momentum.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭steve9859


    Just watched Leicester put 37 points on Bath at the Rec. Looking ominously strong in the run in to the heineken quarter final. Looking to me like the HRC winner will come from that match.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,411 ✭✭✭CouchSmart


    Can't be worrying about Leicester yet. It's all about tomorrow for now and then a big game next weekend. Our away form has really made it a tough run in for the end of the season, every game is a must win from now on.


  • Registered Users Posts: 431 ✭✭David900


    I'd love Sharpe to come to Leinster, I think he would really suit the team, hes really a class act. If we could get two or three seasons out of someone like him I'd be happy and hopefully a young lad would be there to take his place when he goes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    David900 wrote: »
    I'd love Sharpe to come to Leinster, I think he would really suit the team, hes really a class act. If we could get two or three seasons out of someone like him I'd be happy and hopefully a young lad would be there to take his place when he goes.

    He's a great player, the only 'oldie' in Robbie Deans' side.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,234 ✭✭✭totallegend


    jolley123 wrote: »
    Leicester just hammered Bath.....Really hope we pick up a W next week and meet them with momentum.

    Read the report on it; they really do have a serious team. Back row of Croft, Newby and Waldrom is going to cause massive problems. Maybe we have the edge in the backs but not by much.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 452 ✭✭TheRevolution


    Jamie Cudmore?

    Only problem is POC bashed him!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    To be fair they're probably looking at the twenty tries we scored in the HEC and the fact that 8 or 9 of the Ireland 15 plays for Leinster .


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    durkadurka wrote: »
    To be fair they're probably looking at the twenty tries we scored in the HEC and the fact that 8 or 9 of the Ireland 15 plays for Leinster .

    They're looking at more than that. Niall Morris has just signed a 2 year deal with them. It's in the Sunday Times this morning. McFadden was approached too but turned them down.


  • Site Banned Posts: 5,346 ✭✭✭wixfjord


    Bollocks.
    Was always going to happen that someone wod leave, but Morris would be the one I would have kept over Conway and D Kearney.

    Were going to be a bit short during the WC I'd say.
    Will be interesting to see joe's signings.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    Morris wasn't getting the games that he deserved


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    It's potentially a good move for Leinster and Morris. He should get more game time in a top class set up surrounded by quality players. Mick Dawson said in the article that he hopes Niall will come back to Leinster some day so it certainly seems that they didn't want him to go. If we can get an accomplished HEC starter with the raw talent that Morris now possesses back in 2 years then it could work perfectly for all involved.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    Is fionn carr defo coming back? Makes more sense if he is.


  • Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Jedwardian


    Two years at Leicester didn't do Leo Cullen or Shane Jennings any harm! I hope Morris continues to develop there, plays a lot of games for them and comes back in 2013 ready to take Shane Horgan's spot in the Leinster team.

    I'd say Leinster will bring in a lot of new players either from the academy or elsewhere ahead of next season. A big clearout seems to be taking place. Ronan McCormack, Trevor Hogan and John Fogarty have retired. Niall Morris, Nathan Hines and Stan Wright are moving to other clubs. Ben Prescott, Clint Newland and Mariano Galarza have already moved on. There are bound to be more moving on too.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭Cpt_Blackbeard


    Jamie Cudmore?

    Only problem is POC bashed him!

    He's an absolute scumbag and would miss as much rugby as he plays. He is probably the last player - well besides Botha - that a Munster Leinster derby would need, but it would make for some entertaining viewing. :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,193 ✭✭✭[Jackass]


    Jamie Cudmore?

    Only problem is POC bashed him!

    Hmm, I think I saw that fight a different way to you, but in fairness, PO'C held back and the ref / linesman should have interviened before it got out of hand. Very harsh on PO'C to get the yellow also.

    Cudmore is one of the biggest scumbags in rugby and I'd hate to see him at Leinster.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Maxine Wrong Grits


    [Jackass] wrote: »
    Cudmore is one of the biggest scumbags in rugby and I'd hate to see him at Leinster.

    Quoted for truth.

    Would be exactly the wrong type of player. We don't need thugs, we need athletic locks that don't know when to stop.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭jolley123


    Mixed feelings about the Morris transfer. I think leaving is probably in his best interests, but surely he would've been better off going to a lower leveled club. Will he get much game-time in Leicester?

    Kyle Tonetti moved to Sale, and I've seen/heard little of him. Hopefully it pans out different for Morris.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    GerM wrote: »
    They're looking at more than that. Niall Morris has just signed a 2 year deal with them. It's in the Sunday Times this morning. McFadden was approached too but turned them down.

    Who has Morris signed with?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Jedwardian


    Who has Morris signed with?
    Leicester


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭Taco Corp


    GerM wrote: »
    They're looking at more than that. Niall Morris has just signed a 2 year deal with them. It's in the Sunday Times this morning. McFadden was approached too but turned them down.

    Got a link to that?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    Surley wrote: »
    Got a link to that?

    Sunday Times online content is behind a paywall.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    jolley123 wrote: »
    Kyle Tonetti moved to Sale, and I've seen/heard little of him. Hopefully it pans out different for Morris.

    Tonetti has had a lot of game time for Sale. He's started about half of their Premiership matches in the centre and has had a decent bit of game time in the cups too. Certainly hasn't fallen off the radar there which isn't too bad considering the bloke who signed him was sent packing. If Morris gets as much pitch time at Leicester as Tonetti has been receiving, he'll be doing alright.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭jolley123


    GerM wrote: »
    Tonetti has had a lot of game time for Sale. He's started about half of their Premiership matches in the centre and has had a decent bit of game time in the cups too. Certainly hasn't fallen off the radar there which isn't too bad considering the bloke who signed him was sent packing. If Morris gets as much pitch time at Leicester as Tonetti has been receiving, he'll be doing alright.

    Good stuff! I don't watch the premiership so I just go by match reports. Has he looked good? The last couple games he payed for Leinster, I thought he showed promise.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    jolley123 wrote: »
    Good stuff! I don't watch the premiership so I just go by match reports. Has he looked good? The last couple games he payed for Leinster, I thought he showed promise.

    He has looked average enough to be honest. He's in a struggling side though so it's hard to really judge him. He's had a few nice touches and scored one or two tries but never really stands out. I don't think any of the provinces will be making massive efforts to bring him home anytime soon but I'm happy that it looks like he'll get a decent career out of it.

    For me, Morris probably has more raw talent than Tonetti but isn't as solid. If Leicester can give him that consistency his game is crying out for he could be a really good option for them. He'll have his work cut out for him over there but Leicester use the full depth of their squad so I'm sure he'll see some pitch time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 452 ✭✭TheRevolution


    I'm not happy with the Morris transfer. Hes been excellent whenever hes played this season could be another Felix Jones were letting go.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    I'm not happy with the Morris transfer. Hes been excellent whenever hes played this season could be another Felix Jones were letting go.

    The difference is though that Morris is going abroad to a team that we've a history of re-signing our players from when they've shown the goods. Jones went to Munster where he's only a couple of hours from home and is still firmly in the window for international selection. If Morris comes good he knows that he will need to come home to get recognition with the national team. We've a strong bargaining tool there. If and when Morris comes good, it's very likely that he'll come back to Leinster if we want him.

    Currently, leaving is the best thing for his development. He's too far down the pecking order here to get much time even during the WC. Fair play to him for backing himself to go and make a name for himself elsewhere.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,321 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Any news on the Jennings injury?
    He is badly missed and will definitely be needed for the Leicester.

    He could do with a run-out in the Munster game next weekend to get back into match sharpness (if he is available).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭PhatPiggins


    GerM wrote: »
    The difference is though that Morris is going abroad to a team that we've a history of re-signing our players from when they've shown the goods. Jones went to Munster where he's only a couple of hours from home and is still firmly in the window for international selection. If Morris comes good he knows that he will need to come home to get recognition with the national team. We've a strong bargaining tool there. If and when Morris comes good, it's very likely that he'll come back to Leinster if we want him.

    Currently, leaving is the best thing for his development. He's too far down the pecking order here to get much time even during the WC. Fair play to him for backing himself to go and make a name for himself elsewhere.

    I think you're being a bit over optimistic there Jennings and Cullen worked out well but its not like they speak a different language or have a different culture in Leicester. They're a very tight nit and successful club. Plenty of players stay for life, just ask Geordan Murphy


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    CouchSmart wrote: »
    Any other sources for this? Not saying it's not true but that paper is awful and Farrelly is useless. He was reporting a few weeks ago that Ross was going to Munster, Botha to Leinster, Hagan to Munster. I'll believe it when I see it. It'll be a real shame losing Stan though, terrific player.

    Howya, would be an intermittent viewer and non-poster on boards.ie and the various provincial fans sites like munsterfans and leinsterfans and it’s fair to say that, once you get past the mad stuff, you get to read some interesting and informed opinions.
    However, regarding the above quote, there are a few facts that need to be highlighted….

    The Indo never reported that “Ross was going to Munster”. In the story about Hagan rejoining Leinster (and not staying with Connacht as had been released), it was mentioned that Ross was attracting strong interest from Munster which was a fact – it was never stated that he was moving to Munster although various thread titles suggested that it had.

    Secondly, the Indo never reported that Botha was joining Leinster. Last December, the paper had a story that Botha was unlikely to re-sign with Ulster and would be interested in a “move south”, stating that contact had been made with Munster and Leinster which was entirely correct. Joining Leinster was never mentioned.

    Thirdly, the paper never said Hagan was going to Munster. The Indo revealed that he hadn’t signed again for Connacht, as was widely reported, and would be rejoining Leinster – both true.

    Finally, the paper may be regarded as “awful”, that is a subjective opinion, but getting the facts right is always important, with less leeway for error than online posters are allowed.
    All of the above statements are factual as, incidentally, were other Indo stories such as Ed O’Donoghue joining from Ulster, Leinster moving to Clonskeagh, Leicester chasing McFadden, Ross signing on for two more years (printed the day of the England match), Ulster signing an All Black prop (Afoa), losing Ryan Caldwell to Bath etc, etc as well, of course, as Wright moving to Stade
    Not earth-shattering stuff, but all correct, which should be important…


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    I think you're being a bit over optimistic there Jennings and Cullen worked out well but its not like they speak a different language or have a different culture in Leicester. They're a very tight nit and successful club. Plenty of players stay for life, just ask Geordan Murphy

    Very true. They're very much a community club with a tight knit following and a lot of players who go there don't leave. There are a fair few players who walk away though despite being there for years like Hipkiss and Moody. Very few of the foreign players have the Irish issue of (realistically) having to be at home to become available for selection internationally (like Castro or Ayerza). GM is a different scenario in relation to Irish players in England. He never played for any of the provinces and had a life in England including his other half whose career is based there. He was already in an Irish jersey as he came on the scene before the necessity to play in Ireland was common. It was much easier for him to turn down the advances of the provinces when they came calling a few years ago.

    A more relevant example would be Johne Murphy who as a promising young player went to Leicester, turned in some very good performances over a few years but returned to Ireland and only then did he receive call ups to international squads.

    If Morris is showing form worthy of international selection over the course of his time in Leicester, I'd be surprised if he didn't come back to Ireland assuming one of the provinces wanted him. If he doesn't develop to that standard then best of luck to him in his career and I hope he makes a few quid.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,592 ✭✭✭GerM


    One time wrote: »
    Howya, would be an intermittent viewer and non-poster on boards.ie and the various provincial fans sites like munsterfans and leinsterfans and it’s fair to say that, once you get past the mad stuff, you get to read some interesting and informed opinions.
    However, regarding the above quote, there are a few facts that need to be highlighted….

    The Indo never reported that “Ross was going to Munster”. In the story about Hagan rejoining Leinster (and not staying with Connacht as had been released), it was mentioned that Ross was attracting strong interest from Munster which was a fact – it was never stated that he was moving to Munster although various thread titles suggested that it had.

    Secondly, the Indo never reported that Botha was joining Leinster. Last December, the paper had a story that Botha was unlikely to re-sign with Ulster and would be interested in a “move south”, stating that contact had been made with Munster and Leinster which was entirely correct. Joining Leinster was never mentioned.

    Thirdly, the paper never said Hagan was going to Munster. The Indo revealed that he hadn’t signed again for Connacht, as was widely reported, and would be rejoining Leinster – both true.

    Finally, the paper may be regarded as “awful”, that is a subjective opinion, but getting the facts right is always important, with less leeway for error than online posters are allowed.
    All of the above statements are factual as, incidentally, were other Indo stories such as Ed O’Donoghue joining from Ulster, Leinster moving to Clonskeagh, Leicester chasing McFadden, Ross signing on for two more years (printed the day of the England match), Ulster signing an All Black prop (Afoa), losing Ryan Caldwell to Bath etc, etc as well, of course, as Wright moving to Stade
    Not earth-shattering stuff, but all correct, which should be important…

    How's the form Hugh?
    ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,976 ✭✭✭profitius


    I can see why Leicester went for Morris. He's big and fast (priority no.1 for English teams) and has some skill too. At the minimum he'll be a decent AP standard player.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭PhatPiggins


    GerM wrote: »
    Very true. They're very much a community club with a tight knit following and a lot of players who go there don't leave. There are a fair few players who walk away though despite being there for years like Hipkiss and Moody. Very few of the foreign players have the Irish issue of (realistically) having to be at home to become available for selection internationally (like Castro or Ayerza). GM is a different scenario in relation to Irish players in England. He never played for any of the provinces and had a life in England including his other half whose career is based there. He was already in an Irish jersey as he came on the scene before the necessity to play in Ireland was common. It was much easier for him to turn down the advances of the provinces when they came calling a few years ago.

    A more relevant example would be Johne Murphy who as a promising young player went to Leicester, turned in some very good performances over a few years but returned to Ireland and only then did he receive call ups to international squads.

    If Morris is showing form worthy of international selection over the course of his time in Leicester, I'd be surprised if he didn't come back to Ireland assuming one of the provinces wanted him. If he doesn't develop to that standard then best of luck to him in his career and I hope he makes a few quid.

    Thats a convient example but I take on board what you're saying. Hopefully we'll get to a stage in Ireland where you can play abroad and still get picked on merit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭PhatPiggins


    One time wrote: »
    Howya, would be an intermittent viewer and non-poster on boards.ie and the various provincial fans sites like munsterfans and leinsterfans and it’s fair to say that, once you get past the mad stuff, you get to read some interesting and informed opinions.
    However, regarding the above quote, there are a few facts that need to be highlighted….

    The Indo never reported that “Ross was going to Munster”. In the story about Hagan rejoining Leinster (and not staying with Connacht as had been released), it was mentioned that Ross was attracting strong interest from Munster which was a fact – it was never stated that he was moving to Munster although various thread titles suggested that it had.

    Secondly, the Indo never reported that Botha was joining Leinster. Last December, the paper had a story that Botha was unlikely to re-sign with Ulster and would be interested in a “move south”, stating that contact had been made with Munster and Leinster which was entirely correct. Joining Leinster was never mentioned.

    Thirdly, the paper never said Hagan was going to Munster. The Indo revealed that he hadn’t signed again for Connacht, as was widely reported, and would be rejoining Leinster – both true.

    Finally, the paper may be regarded as “awful”, that is a subjective opinion, but getting the facts right is always important, with less leeway for error than online posters are allowed.
    All of the above statements are factual as, incidentally, were other Indo stories such as Ed O’Donoghue joining from Ulster, Leinster moving to Clonskeagh, Leicester chasing McFadden, Ross signing on for two more years (printed the day of the England match), Ulster signing an All Black prop (Afoa), losing Ryan Caldwell to Bath etc, etc as well, of course, as Wright moving to Stade
    Not earth-shattering stuff, but all correct, which should be important…

    :) That's brilliant fair play but you need to expand the intermittent viewer bit to frequent pilferer of boards opinions


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,234 ✭✭✭totallegend


    I'm not happy with the Morris transfer. Hes been excellent whenever hes played this season could be another Felix Jones were letting go.

    It's never good to see a decent player leave but Morris is 4th choice FB and not much higher in the pecking order for the wing with more young lads coming all the time. If he got a decent offer from Leicester, fair play to him.

    As for Leinster letting Felix Jones leave, I think it was the right call.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,193 ✭✭✭[Jackass]


    One time wrote: »
    Howya, would be an intermittent viewer and non-poster on boards.ie and the various provincial fans sites like munsterfans and leinsterfans and it’s fair to say that, once you get past the mad stuff, you get to read some interesting and informed opinions.
    However, regarding the above quote, there are a few facts that need to be highlighted….

    The Indo never reported that “Ross was going to Munster”. In the story about Hagan rejoining Leinster (and not staying with Connacht as had been released), it was mentioned that Ross was attracting strong interest from Munster which was a fact – it was never stated that he was moving to Munster although various thread titles suggested that it had.

    Secondly, the Indo never reported that Botha was joining Leinster. Last December, the paper had a story that Botha was unlikely to re-sign with Ulster and would be interested in a “move south”, stating that contact had been made with Munster and Leinster which was entirely correct. Joining Leinster was never mentioned.

    Thirdly, the paper never said Hagan was going to Munster. The Indo revealed that he hadn’t signed again for Connacht, as was widely reported, and would be rejoining Leinster – both true.

    Finally, the paper may be regarded as “awful”, that is a subjective opinion, but getting the facts right is always important, with less leeway for error than online posters are allowed.
    All of the above statements are factual as, incidentally, were other Indo stories such as Ed O’Donoghue joining from Ulster, Leinster moving to Clonskeagh, Leicester chasing McFadden, Ross signing on for two more years (printed the day of the England match), Ulster signing an All Black prop (Afoa), losing Ryan Caldwell to Bath etc, etc as well, of course, as Wright moving to Stade
    Not earth-shattering stuff, but all correct, which should be important…

    Ladies and gentlemen, Mister Hugh Farrelly.

    In fairness, you're not as bad as that clown Franno when copying and pasting internet threads into newspapers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,881 ✭✭✭PhatPiggins


    [Jackass] wrote: »
    Ladies and gentlemen, Mister Hugh Farrelly.

    In fairness, you're not as bad as that clown Franno when copying and pasting internet threads into newspapers.

    I'm waiting for the Francis article that still has the username from the thread he knicked it from on it. Not long now.


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  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ Maxine Wrong Grits


    I'm waiting for the Francis article that still has the username from the thread he knicked it from on it. Not long now.

    Say what? First I've heard of any of this! I guess not having access to Irish print media means I'm out of the loop


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