Youths Rugby

muscleshirt wrote: »

the whole set up is a shambles,since the development officers got involved things have got worse,the system of bringing players automatic from the u18 youths into the u19 the following season without holding trials etc is crazy,this is what happened this year
and look what we are getting,it's fact a lot of limerick club players not getting a look in,are we going to do the same next year with the youths
after they were beaten easily enough by the munster b/c schools recently

muscleshirt wrote: »

all players came from last years youths,gleeson from neanagh
was a youth last year, i know of no other,missing players is an old excuse,poor conditions is even worse, that said i hope they do well this year

ormond lad wrote: »

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/news/9432.php
Munster U18 Club Rep Side Well Prepared
21 September 2011, 1:26 pm
By The Editor

The Munster U18 Club representative side will begin their interprovincial campaign on Saturday, 24th September, taking on Ulster in Thomond Park, ko 1pm.

The Munstersquad will come into the series well prepared after completing a very busy summer training programme. Following rigorous fitness screenings in early July, training has included weekly strength and conditioning work as well as twice weekly on-pitch sessions.
The squad focused on player bonding last week-end starting at Tralee RFC where they watched Ireland's win over Australia and then met with the Club mini rugby players. The Munster players handed out promotional materials such as Munster posters and pens and spoke to the young players on the benefits of taking up sport from an early age.
A pre interpro training game followed on the club grounds at Ballyard where the Munster U18 Clubs took on the Tralee U19 side.
Following a presentation to both squads byPhysiotherapist Collette Garveyon injury prevention and recovery, the Munster U18 Club squad travelled to Ballheigue, Co. Kerry, for their pool recovery session and an overnight stay.
On Sunday morning as part of a team building exercise the squad were divided into teams and set a task to sculpture cartoon characters on the beach.
Munster Rugby would like to thank Ed Barnes for all his assistance with coordinating the week-end and Tralee RFC for the use of their facilities.

Munster U18 Clubs Upcoming Fixtures:
Sat. 1st Oct, Leinster U18 Clubs v MunsterU18 Clubs, Donnybrook, ko 1pm
Sat. 8th Oct, Connacht U18 Clubs v MunsterU18 Clubs, Sportsground, ko 1pm

Mudfest wrote: »

Hi Ormond Lad, Follow your posts, and find the majority of them good and you are very informative. I attended this U18 game and for me 5 and 7 for the munster lads were excellent. I honestly do not think there would be a side out there with a better second row, these two boys, Madigan and Houlihan (has a brother equally as good) are impressive. I don't want to 'down' lads, but I did think also the subs you named took their chances right enough. Thought the two centres were in general quite good. Kalaini Moore definitely came into it in a big way when 7 & 8 went off, which impressed me, finished very well. Jack O' Donoghue I have seen a good few times, seem to think he is developing a reputation that people are buying (maybe unfair of me) I agree a good player, expected more from him, for me he could work harder, isn't very hungry for a 'dirty' ball, whereas that Oisin O' Meara seems to thrieve on it, amazing work rate, seen him a few times too, light but seems to have serious hunger for it. Hope this team does well in their other two games, not a very big sized team, Ulster had a few big boys, but tried hard and will hopefully improve. Believe it is fantastic for these kids to play in Thomand, and a beautiful day for it, which probably contributed to so many of them suffering from cramp (along with their effort), well done to them .

skip64 wrote: »

Excellent analysis of the game from Thomond Park on Saturday. also good to see the Schools win over Ulster. good to end on a winning note.
Clubs game was good...a little nervous for some first caps in the opening 15min. 11,14,15.. Did well needed to see more ball spread wide…14 was excellent… could see his experience as it’s his second year with the Youths…. that 11 could do damage if fed the right ball.. 12 & 13 played well…12 had good hands kicked & rucked well. 10…a little naïve at times kicking inside the 22 in the opening 15min… maybe should have fed more out the line. Killian at 9 did well.. not afraid to call the shots…but right on Aaron when he came on. 6,7,8 were excellent with typical Waterpark attitude at 6 & 8. Spot on with Oisin at 7!!!. 4 & 5 were super in the line, excellent hands all through the game. Front row contested very well… and this showed at the scrum. Subs used well and did what was expected… Pity we did not see some scores in the second half… Good overall performance for guys getting 1st cap for Munster. Thomond Park looked super and the weather was excellent. We must recognise also that it was free entry with full program for School & Clubs. Good to see players being recognised across the province.
The word on 8 is that he was out of action for some weeks on a bout of sickness. Good to see him back… also on his second year with the youths…

Mudfest wrote: »

Fair enough, I felt that Ulster looked vulnerable when the backs went at them, a few handling errors and space issues, kicking from hand far too much, quality of these generally poor, could understand kicking a bit when they had the breeze (was deceptive) but poor in that regard. Nerves come into it too and I would like to think the backs would improve, sub scrumhalf felt offered much more also, but again, would not like to knock any of them, they tried their best. Ulster left about 9 points behind them which if they chose to take them could of changed the complexion.

That Oisin lad reminds me of a jack russell who thinks he is a rottweiler, tough nut, gives his all and more, must be a very sore boy after games, he bounched of a couple of boys and came back to bite them, but like them all obviously loves the game, which in essence is great, if these boys enjoy and work together, hopefully they can do well.

People are down on munster underage at the moment, they have harder games on the way no doubt, would be good if they do well, nerves and being able to handle pressure big part of it too, but the ulster game should bring them on. Would think once they get to grips with more physical, bigger teams after the initial stages or so, like they did the last day they will do okay and also not show them any respect. So far there does not seem to be too much between teams in the youths, schools series so far.

Mudfest wrote: »

I just don't believe his diagnosis was correct, if you know anyone who has had glandular fever, there is absolutely no way a kid could be back playing like he did after being diagnosed was it about two and a half months ago or there abouts, would take some near enough to twelve months to recover. Whatever he had or did not, he did do well and is a fine player. Important to have a bench, and replacements were good, which obviously makes it a competitive and hungry squad, Thomand great for them, they and their coaches and staff have worked hard, memorable for the kids,best of luck to them

skip64 wrote: »

Correct on Jack...did not want to mention that sickness he had... took a lot out of him… but great potential. Aaron also back from injury.. probably correct with 12...he did play 10 all year...but thought he coped well Saturday....Coaches must see something in him. thought 10 was nervous… Let’s hope 15 will be OK.. took a bad knock some weeks ago in Midleton.. is a fine player. Note - Waterpark x 6 players, Dungarvan x 2 .. so 8 reps from Waterford???. Dungarvan/Waterpark had good games this year in the East clubs…stood out in the past 2 years.