Munster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread IV

phog · 29-07-2014 9:27pm

Anyone down Killed way, here's your chance

Ivan Dineen (@IvanDineen) tweeted at 9:11 PM on Tue, Jul 29, 2014:
If anyone fancies a game of tip rugby on kilkee beach tomorrow at 2.30 pop down team SEAT will be passing through!!
#MunRace14

phog · 29-07-2014 10:55pm

Starting in Killaloe at 9:45

Ronan O'Mahony (@RonanOMahony1) tweeted at 10:32 PM on Tue, Jul 29, 2014:
Our Route is Killaloe - Adare - Shanagolden - Newcastle West - Killarney #Team5 #MunRace14 #TheDreamTeam

phog · 29-07-2014 11:16pm

The new Away Jersey was launched today

Doesn't do much for me, prefer the red or navy jerseys.

crasy dash · 29-07-2014 11:24pm

I like it :rolleyes:(typing this as he sits in his 2013 illuminous yellow shirt)

awec · 29-07-2014 11:38pm

Be nicer without the black shoulders.

TBH at first look it looks like a referee kit.

The Lost Sheep · 29-07-2014 11:46pm

awec wrote: »

Be nicer without the black shoulders.

TBH at first look it looks like a referee kit.

Yeah agree on both counts. Id love that to be colour of ref jersey, almost as good as pink jerseys we use at the moment..

Micky Dolenz · 29-07-2014 11:59pm

I like it. Will have to pick it up.

Risteard · 30-07-2014 3:19am

I like the way the crest is done, just being the outline. Would prefer that on the home jerseys tbh. Don't really like it otherwise than that though.

RuggieBear · 30-07-2014 7:49am

It's a little garish and not a fan of the stag embossing but at least no unicorns were involved...Still think that navy away strip is the nicest jersey in the last while. Simple and not flashy.

phog · 30-07-2014 8:37am

Live blog on the Race which kicks off this morning.

ssaye2 · 30-07-2014 10:18am

http://www.thescore.ie/paul-oconnell-munster-ireland-pre-season-1595061-Jul2014/

Calling for Patience with the coaching staff, same way Schmidt had a poor first month and then it got much better.

letowski · 30-07-2014 10:36am

POC on Fla:

“It’s the same with Jerry; it’s certainly been strange to be coached by Jerry. I’m trying to keep a straight face at times, because he’s like a different person when he’s coaching. He’s meticulous in his preparation and everyone knows that.

“But it’s funny to see how focused he is, whereas for the last few years certainly, I know him from a social point of view. Even with Jerry, I probably haven’t had as much craic with him as I had in recent months [before he re-joined Munster]. But I’m experienced enough to know that that’s the way it has to be, and he is as well.”

Brief_Lives · 30-07-2014 11:04am

This Munster Race is easily the best entertainment on the planet..

Keatley just crashed the car, and someone comments, "Hit the post again Ian".... Quality...

twitter .com/iankeatley/status/494416204845809664/photo/1

justsomebloke · 30-07-2014 11:28am

If it makes Murray look pregnant, I'd hate to see what it will do to the standard fan.

thomond2006 · 30-07-2014 11:39am

https://vine.co/v/MEerdmzAvPV

phog · 30-07-2014 11:55am

thomond2006 wrote: »

https://vine.co/v/MEerdmzAvPV

There's a photo the tops that, its of Donnacha Ryan in a red sleeveless top at the reins.

former legend · 30-07-2014 12:26pm

ssaye2 wrote: »

http://www.thescore.ie/paul-oconnell-munster-ireland-pre-season-1595061-Jul2014/

Calling for Patience with the coaching staff, same way Schmidt had a poor first month and then it got much better.

No worries there, their Munster background will give them a lot more breathing space than foreign coaches would get.

phog · 30-07-2014 12:40pm

Bishop Damien getting a kick up the arse

ssaye2 · 30-07-2014 12:45pm

https://twitter.com/hashtag/MunRace14?src=hash

All pics I think

S12b · 30-07-2014 1:22pm

O'Connell on Off The Ball last night.

http://www.newstalk.ie/player/podcasts/Off_The_Ball/Rugby_on_Off_The_Ball/59864/0/paul_oconnell_on_retirement_rob_penney_and_axel

ssaye2 · 30-07-2014 1:45pm

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/guinness-pro12/zebo-hopes-his-brittle-feet-will-not-hold-him-back-again-30469382.html

Like Fletcher in porridge he has "bad feet"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoRIRkJce_w

phog · 30-07-2014 5:04pm

#MunRace14 so far today

Anatidaephobia · 30-07-2014 8:44pm

phog wrote: »

There's a photo the tops that, its of Donnacha Ryan in a red sleeveless top at the reins.

Laurie Fisher replied to that saying 'Who's that traveller in the red singlet?'. This whole race is hilarious - a brilliant idea.

phog · 30-07-2014 9:23pm

Anatidaephobia wrote: »

This whole race is hilarious - a brilliant idea.

One of Simon Mannix's better ideas.

phog · 31-07-2014 10:31am

Day 2 of the Munster Race, it certainly seems to have caught the imagination of the public. Some great photos of supporters and players appearing online. Overall a great idea.

thomond2006 · 31-07-2014 10:46am

phog wrote: »

One of Simon Mannix's better ideas.

What were the other ones?! :pac:

Great initiative alright, I'm sure the players enjoy it as much as the supporters they run into. I can see the other provinces copying the idea in the future.

phog · 31-07-2014 2:22pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

What were the other ones?! :pac:

Great initiative alright, I'm sure the players enjoy it as much as the supporters they run into. I can see the other provinces copying the idea in the future.

It's an excellent idea and could well be used by the other provinces but I think it's only something you can do over a couple of years before it gets stale.

Micky Dolenz · 31-07-2014 3:48pm

phog wrote: »

It's an excellent idea and could well be used by the other provinces but I think it's only something you can do over a couple of years before it gets stale.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. The younger fans may be seeing their hero's for the first time, every time.

9bred4 · 31-07-2014 6:43pm

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I wouldn't be so sure about that. The younger fans may be seeing their hero's for the first time, every time.

They came to Waterville today and the whole village came out to see them. Cool to see Paul in the flesh and up close! Big men so they are

phog · 31-07-2014 7:06pm

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I wouldn't be so sure about that. The younger fans may be seeing their hero's for the first time, every time.

That's true and perhaps it might run each year I just thought things like this need freshness to keep the curiosity of the public.

Time will tell but at the moment it's a sponsors dream come true, their names being bandied about twitter, facebook and local radio stations to beat the band.

Kirk Van Houten · 31-07-2014 8:15pm

phog wrote: »

It's an excellent idea and could well be used by the other provinces but I think it's only something you can do over a couple of years before it gets stale.

Didn't Ulster do something similar last season or the season before?

Wasn't as sponsor friendly but along the same lines with challenges along the way, no organised transport, use of social media etc.

buck65 · 01-08-2014 5:10pm

It worked very well for Ulster needless to say they won't be doing it again.

digzy · 01-08-2014 9:35pm

Hi lads,

I'm gonna be in limerick tomorrow and I'm trying to get a player fit jersey. Any idea where I'd pick one up?

Benny Cake · 02-08-2014 4:53pm

digzy wrote: »

Hi lads,

I'm gonna be in limerick tomorrow and I'm trying to get a player fit jersey. Any idea where I'd pick one up?

Official munster shop on oconnell street or the shop out in thomond park should have it...

CZ 453 · 02-08-2014 8:59pm

Is there a new Home kit this year? If so, any idea when it's out?

athtrasna · 02-08-2014 10:05pm

shezer wrote: »

Is there a new Home kit this year? If so, any idea when it's out?

No, only alternate jersey changed. Home is the same as last season.

The Lost Sheep · 05-08-2014 3:03pm

Has there been any more info on players likely to play in the 7s in Thomond this weekend? Not going but would be interested to see squad used.

Kirk Van Houten · 05-08-2014 3:50pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Has there been any more info on players likely to play in the 7s in Thomond this weekend? Not going but would be interested to see squad used.

Not sure if confirmed but heard Gerhard VDH, Luke O'Dea, Ronan O'Mahoney and possibly CJ Stander.

Kirk Van Houten · 05-08-2014 3:52pm

shezer wrote: »

Is there a new Home kit this year? If so, any idea when it's out?

rule of thumb is that they change one jersey each season. Away this season, home next season. There have been some exceptions due to things like kit or sponsor changes.

RobbieRuns · 05-08-2014 4:12pm

I would not be surprised if Greg O'Shea gets a run out in the 7's. He played really well for the Ireland 19's in a 7's competition in Portugal in April/May time. Speedster and good option.

The Lost Sheep · 05-08-2014 4:42pm

Kirk Van Houten wrote: »

Not sure if confirmed but heard Gerhard VDH, Luke O'Dea, Ronan O'Mahoney and possibly CJ Stander.

Had heard 1 or 2 of those as possibilities. Barry O Mahony is another possibility

RobbieRuns wrote: »

I would not be surprised if Greg O'Shea gets a run out in the 7's. He played really well for the Ireland 19's in a 7's competition in Portugal in April/May time. Speedster and good option.

He is v quick and did well for 7s at 19s but would be very surprised if he's used. The Munster 20s will be playing warm ups etc then and he'll be playing in them I imagine

Tefral · 07-08-2014 9:08am

The squad features a mixture of senior, academy and sub-academy players, and as expected includes Munster backs Gerhard van den Heever, Ronan O'Mahony, Luke O'Dea and Cian Bohane, and back-row forward Shane Buckley.

Ronan O'Mahony will captain the side.

Greencore Academy players Stephen Fitzgerald, Jamie Glynn, Ryan Murphy, Rory Scannell and Darren Sweetnam also feature and the squad is completed with the addition of sub-academy players Ned Hodson and Tomás Quinlan.

Article can be found here

phog · 07-08-2014 11:14am

Wayne Falvey, Munster Women's Head Coach has named a squad of 32 players to take part in the Interprovincial Series in September

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/news/18850.php

Munster are away for two of their three fixtures

phog · 07-08-2014 11:14am

Wayne Falvey, Munster Women's Head Coach has named a squad of 32 players to take part in the Interprovincial Series in September

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/news/18850.php

Munster are away for two of their three fixtures

phog · 07-08-2014 11:14am

Wayne Falvey, Munster Women's Head Coach has named a squad of 32 players to take part in the Interprovincial Series in September

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/news/18850.php

Munster are away for two of their three fixtures

phog · 07-08-2014 9:45pm

Munster rugby squad update - Andrew Smith arrived today

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/18855.php

phog · 07-08-2014 10:09pm

Munster U20s play Italy U20s tomorrow evening in Dooradoyle.

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/news/18853.php

Interpro fixtures listed on link.

phog · 07-08-2014 11:43pm

THE new Munster coaching staff was introduced as a unit to the media for the first time this week in Mitchelstown.

http://limerickrugby.ie/brian-walsh-is-aware-of-high-expectations/

athtrasna · 08-08-2014 12:58am

Post says "from now on" so not just a sevens weekend thing.

Please be aware that new parking restrictions will be in operation around Thomond Park from now on.
Only permit holders will be allowed park in residential areas around the stadium. Any vehicle not displaying a residents parking permit can be towed or clamped for illegal parking.
An upgraded public bus service will be available from Henry street running at 10 minute intervals for the duration of the Limerick World Club 7s festival this weekend.

from Thomond Park facebook page

Risteard · 08-08-2014 3:11am

I thought it was always the case that you needed a permit. Guards have been checking permits at entrances to estates for at least two seasons. Unless this is something different.

Munster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread IV

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