Munster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread IV

phog · 08-08-2014 9:15am

Perhaps, they're going to do away with the barriers at the entrances to the various estates and do random checks on cars for permits during the game. Less gardai required.

thomond2006 · 08-08-2014 9:21am

I wonder how far it will go. For recent matches I've parked beside Ardscoil Rís.

phog · 08-08-2014 10:39am

I thought I posted this earlier :-(

Munster will play Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12 League in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day with a 3.00pm kick-off

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

phog · 08-08-2014 10:42am

thomond2006 wrote: »

I wonder how far it will go. For recent matches I've parked beside Ardscoil Rís.

I think the main roads will be ok, it will probably be estates only, I saw a hit & run after one of the games, guys tore the side of a car and just kept going. Also, the guys who think its ok to park up on the green areas don't help.

I used to park in Ballynanty not sure now what I'll do, maybe pay for LIT

sioda · 08-08-2014 11:19am

phog wrote: »

I thought I posted this earlier :-(

Munster will play Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12 League in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day with a 3.00pm kick-off

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

Ah no that's a disaster of a time thank you sky sports

phog · 08-08-2014 11:24am

sioda wrote:

Ah no that's a disaster of a time thank you sky sports

it should suit anyone travelling to the game.

thomond2006 · 08-08-2014 11:26am

sioda wrote: »

Ah no that's a disaster of a time thank you sky sports

Is it? It means people won't be travelling home in the dark on possibly dangerous roads.

phog · 08-08-2014 11:27am

sioda wrote:

Ah no that's a disaster of a time thank you sky sports

it should suit anyone travelling, nice time of the day. Certainly suits families.

Edited to add. Using the Boards App and my earlier post still isnt visible nor Thomond's reply.

Risteard · 08-08-2014 11:29am

Yeah I don't think it's that bad a time.

Buer · 08-08-2014 11:29am

I'd say people will be still driving home in the dark. It'll be 5 days after the shortest day of the year and people won't be clear of the ground until pushing 5pm.

I don't mind it as a time, though. It gives those coming from Leinster ample time to attend and get home at a reasonable hour with the same being true of those coming from Cork/Waterford.

It's also St. Stephen's Day. A lot of people will want to be back at home with their families or down their local catching up with friends come night time.

Probably the best time for all parties, I'd have thought.

Kirk Van Houten · 08-08-2014 11:40am

phog wrote: »

I thought I posted this earlier :-(

Munster will play Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12 League in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day with a 3.00pm kick-off

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

Wouldn't be surprised if that game is pushed out by a day to the 27th.

Cookiemunster · 08-08-2014 11:53am

I don't know why people are surprised with this. We played on St. Stephens Day in 2009 and 2011 (both against Connacht)

Cookiemunster · 08-08-2014 11:54am

sioda wrote: »

Ah no that's a disaster of a time thank you sky sports

Not necessarily sky sports. Although they since removed it from their site, TG4 listed this game as one they're showing.

sioda · 08-08-2014 1:29pm

Never been a 3 pm kickoff before.
As someone who doesn't travel always prefer the late games.

Can understand it will be good for travellers though

CatFromHue · 08-08-2014 1:57pm

Hopefully Ulster Connacht will be on after it.

phog · 08-08-2014 3:33pm

From MR

Bad news for Niall Sacnnell however, the hooker picking up a fractured wrist during pre-season and will be out for 6 weeks.

Volvic12 · 08-08-2014 4:35pm

phog wrote: »

I thought I posted this earlier :-(

Munster will play Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12 League in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day with a 3.00pm kick-off

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

Will probably lose out on alot of supporters that go to the races in Limerick and then onto Thomond park.
Strange time. St. Stephens day I find is a day where people tend to have a routine in the morning and the afternoon.
Would have loved to see this game at 6pm at earliest

thomond2006 · 08-08-2014 4:52pm

Volvic12 wrote: »

Will probably lose out on alot of supporters that go to the races in Limerick and then onto Thomond park.
Strange time. St. Stephens day I find is a day where people tend to have a routing in the morning and the afternoon.
Would have loved to see this game at 6pm at earliest

Great point about the races. Nobody benefits if they clash.

jacothelad · 08-08-2014 5:43pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Is it? It means people won't be travelling home in the dark on possibly dangerous roads.

Perhaps someone could run a course on the use of headlights....:D

phog · 08-08-2014 6:56pm

Volvic12 wrote: »

Will probably lose out on alot of supporters that go to the races in Limerick and then onto Thomond park.
Strange time. St. Stephens day I find is a day where people tend to have a routine in the morning and the afternoon.
Would have loved to see this game at 6pm at earliest

Forgot about the races, certainly woukd have an impact on the attendance.

Munster should look for a Saturday or Sunday game so, while they races run for a few days the big day there is almost certainly St Stephen's Day.

phog · 08-08-2014 6:57pm

Volvic12 wrote: »

Will probably lose out on alot of supporters that go to the races in Limerick and then onto Thomond park.
Strange time. St. Stephens day I find is a day where people tend to have a routine in the morning and the afternoon.
Would have loved to see this game at 6pm at earliest

Forgot about the races, certainly woukd have an impact on the attendance.

Munster should look for a Saturday or Sunday game so, while they races run for a few days the big day there is almost certainly St Stephen's Day.

phog · 08-08-2014 6:57pm

Volvic12 wrote: »

Will probably lose out on alot of supporters that go to the races in Limerick and then onto Thomond park.
Strange time. St. Stephens day I find is a day where people tend to have a routine in the morning and the afternoon.
Would have loved to see this game at 6pm at earliest

Forgot about the races, certainly woukd have an impact on the attendance.

Munster should look for a Saturday or Sunday game so, while they races run for a few days the big day there is almost certainly St Stephen's Day.

thomond2006 · 09-08-2014 4:23pm

Van Den Heever got injured today to the point that he won't play tomorrow.

athtrasna · 09-08-2014 4:24pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Van Den Heever got injured today to the point that he won't play tomorrow.

His knee apparently, fingers crossed it's nothing major and they're just being careful

thomond2006 · 09-08-2014 4:27pm

athtrasna wrote: »

His knee apparently, fingers crossed it's nothing major and they're just being careful

Didn't read good on Twitter. Wing is one of our best positions in terms of depth thankfully.

letowski · 09-08-2014 4:51pm

phog wrote: »

From MR

Bad news for Niall Sacnnell however, the hooker picking up a fractured wrist during pre-season and will be out for 6 weeks.

Thats disappointing for the lad. He had a bad injury too last year that kept him sidelined. Hopefully he can get back on track soon as he is an excellent prospect.

Lucky we have a few options anyway.

thomond2006 · 09-08-2014 4:56pm

letowski wrote: »

Thats disappointing for the lad. He had a bad injury too last year that kept him sidelined. Hopefully he can get back on track soon as he is an excellent prospect.

Lucky we have a few options anyway.

Is Sherry fit?

letowski · 09-08-2014 5:17pm

Munster Rugby website had this to say of Sherry yesterday:

'Back-row Dave O'Callaghan continues to increase the intensity while rehabbing his right knee injury, with Mike Sherry continuing to integrate back into training.'

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/18858.php#.U-ZI8_ldUbg

Hopefully he will get back to full fitness within the next month or two.

phog · 09-08-2014 9:18pm

Prediction from Munsterfans is that Munster play Daveta (Fiji) tomorrow in the QF. They looked great v San Francisco but tied v Moscow and of course we beast them 17-5. Still means we have to beat them twice to progress.

Shame about losing GdvH and hopefully he'll be back for the beginning of the season.

phog · 09-08-2014 10:30pm

Hopefully, some good news on Gerhard's injury

From twitter

Colm Kinsella (@ckSportLeader) tweeted at 10:24 PM on Sat, Aug 09, 2014:
Early indications are that the knee injury Gerhard van den Heever picked up at the World Club 7's today is not serious #munster #rugby

thomond2006 · 09-08-2014 10:40pm

letowski wrote: »

Munster Rugby website had this to say of Sherry yesterday:

'Back-row Dave O'Callaghan continues to increase the intensity while rehabbing his right knee injury, with Mike Sherry continuing to integrate back into training.'

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/18858.php#.U-ZI8_ldUbg

Hopefully he will get back to full fitness within the next month or two.

DOC2 really had a bad run of it last year, only made five senior appearances the last of which was Zebre in February. He turns 25 next January so this could be a make or break season for him. POM is out until October so there's a spot for him to fight for.

What is concerning about Scannell's injury is that all the other senior hookers appear not to be 100% right now, that are all rehabbing or just back training. Ger Slattery might be needed again!

letowski · 09-08-2014 11:01pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

DOC2 really had a bad run of it last year, only made five senior appearances the last of which was Zebre in February. He turns 25 next January so this could be a make or break season for him. POM is out until October so there's a spot for him to fight for.

What is concerning about Scannell's injury is that all the other senior hookers appear not to be 100% right now, that are all rehabbing or just back training. Ger Slattery might be needed again!

Yeah your right, it's worrying enough. At least one positive is that we have Edinburgh, Zebre and Treviso first before the Ospreys come at the end of September.

I think wrt Dave O'Callaghan is that the lad has just too much competition. It must have being frustrating for him last season, especially after seeing Bulter moved out of position into his, meaning he is like fourth now in pecking order. He also has had injury woes.

I think the lad just needs to bit a bit more of a divil on the field. He should use his great physique more (6'5 and over 17st), and bring a more physical and aggressive edge to his game, that the position demands nowadays. Could you imagine how good Peter O'Mahony would be if he was his size!

Kirk Van Houten · 09-08-2014 11:08pm

Dave O'Callaghan needs to look at a move to lock if he wants to stay at Munster. Too much competition at 6 for him to break through but with the age profile of our second rows he could easily force his way into the reckoning next season. Life after POC and DOC wouldn't be too bad with himself, Foley and Ryan available.

letowski · 09-08-2014 11:18pm

Kirk Van Houten wrote: »

Dave O'Callaghan needs to look at a move to lock if he wants to stay at Munster. Too much competition at 6 for him to break through but with the age profile of our second rows he could easily force his way into the reckoning next season. Life after POC and DOC wouldn't be too bad with himself, Foley and Ryan available.

I'd agree with the theory, he played there for the Ireland U20's with O'Mahony Zebo, etc. a few years ago iirc.

He would have alot of work to do with his skillset though. He would need to move ahead of Holland for a start but could find an opportunity during the international breaks with POC and probably Ryan on duty.

phog · 09-08-2014 11:39pm

Munster through to QF from The Score
http://thescore.thejournal.ie/munster-limerick-world-club-7s-1612612-Aug2014

phog · 10-08-2014 11:02am

Munster mash of All Blacks all-time low point

http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/10367892/Munster-mash-of-All-Blacks-all-time-low-point?

phog · 10-08-2014 11:47am

Photos from Munster v San Francisco

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindamolloy/sets/72157646326016044

phog · 10-08-2014 11:49am

More injury woes

Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) tweeted at 11:42 AM on Sun, Aug 10, 2014:
A bruised knee rules Shane Buckley out today.Hooker Ollie Clough comes in from combined squad. Played for England Students #LimerickWC7s

Buckley was immense yesterday will be a huge loss today. That's two of our panel gone now.

phog · 10-08-2014 11:49am

More injury woes

Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) tweeted at 11:42 AM on Sun, Aug 10, 2014:
A bruised knee rules Shane Buckley out today.Hooker Ollie Clough comes in from combined squad. Played for England Students #LimerickWC7s

Buckley was immense yesterday will be a huge loss today. That's two of our panel gone now.

Risteard · 10-08-2014 1:17pm

LOD stretchered off at 7s. Hopefully just precautionary.

athtrasna · 10-08-2014 5:31pm

Risteard wrote: »

LOD stretchered off at 7s. Hopefully just precautionary.

He was back in the stand for the semi, some strapping on his thigh and knee

phog · 10-08-2014 7:17pm

Munster finished in 7th place, we were beaten by Fiji and Moscow Saracens both of whom we beat yesterday but injuries cost us badly. I think Fiji had us anyway but Moscow should have been beaten.

We put in a good performance against Blue Bulls for 7th spot.

During the competition we lost GdvH, Buckley and LOD hope none of the injuries are too serious.

lazybones32 · 10-08-2014 7:49pm

Luke O'D is just after rehabbing from a medium-term leg injury...the poor guy seems injury-prone.

phog · 10-08-2014 8:18pm

Update of sorts on the injury front

Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) tweeted at 8:02 PM on Sun, Aug 10, 2014:
Gerhard van den Heever & Luke O'Dea had knee scans. Neither likely to be long term casualties. Shane Buckley (shoulder) pulled as precaution

thomond2006 · 10-08-2014 9:53pm

LOD injured again. The poor bloke is cursed.

thomond2006 · 11-08-2014 2:50pm

Fri 5 Sep vs Edinburgh
Fri 19 Sep vs Zebre
Sat 27 Sep vs Ospreys

Fri 10 Oct vs Scarlets
Fri 28 Nov vs Ulster
Fri 26 Dec vs Leinster

Munster home games in the Pro12 that have been confirmed. All those Fridays are a bollix, I'm sure there are quite a few people with a season ticket who don't live close to Limerick who are pretty annoyed right now.

On the first 14 matches it looks like 10 will be televised.

crasy dash · 11-08-2014 3:02pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Fri 5 Sep vs Edinburgh
Fri 19 Sep vs Zebre
Sat 27 Sep vs Ospreys

Fri 10 Oct vs Scarlets
Fri 28 Nov vs Ulster
Fri 26 Dec vs Leinster

Munster home games in the Pro12 that have been confirmed. All those Fridays are a bollix, I'm sure there are quite a few people with a season ticket who don't live close to Limerick are pretty annoyed.

On the first 14 matches it looks like 10 will be televised.

Cheers for that thomond (out with the diary now

)The half seven kick off doesnt suit me the best though gggggr.
Think herself wont be impressed when i try to convince her can i go to a match on a friday nigth

Riskymove · 11-08-2014 3:05pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

All those Fridays are a bollix, I'm sure there are quite a few people with a season ticket who don't live close to Limerick who are pretty annoyed right now.

yep:mad:

thomond2006 · 11-08-2014 3:18pm

The Zebre match isn't even televised and it's still on Friday. That's bull****.

Cookiemunster · 11-08-2014 3:30pm

crasy dash wrote: »

Will it not be carried on Italian tv like last year i remember watching a live stream of the match?

It's on in Limerick.

Munster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread IV

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