Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Connacht Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread - Part II

24567…201

Comments

  • #52
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,817 ✭✭✭b.gud


    McFarland is going to be the Head Coach of the emerging Ireland squad, well deserved

    http://www.connachtrugby.ie/mcfarland-appointed-as-head-coach-of-emerging-ireland-squad/#ConnachtNews


  • #53
    jacothelad
    Registered Users Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    Treadhead wrote: »
    Am rather annoyed - nipped down to Ravenhill at lunchtime to discover the bloody Connacht match is sold out! :/

    Have feelers out among my Ulster mates so fingers crossed....
    Post a request on UAFC. Might help.


  • #54
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Connacht Eagles play Enesei in the Sportsground on Saturday.
    This is fourth or fifth consecutive year the Eagles play Enesei who have also played Munster A over the past few years.
    Enesei are normally very strong and game should be a good one. Shame it kicks off at 2.30 and slightly clashes with Munster game as that will affect attendance


  • #55
    on the river
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭on the river


    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    Connacht Eagles play Enesei in the Sportsground on Saturday.
    This is fourth or fifth consecutive year the Eagles play Enesei who have also played Munster A over the past few years.
    Enesei are normally very strong and game should be a good one. Shame it kicks off at 2.30 and slightly clashes with Munster game as that will affect attendance

    is there any emergening talent in this side ?


  • #56
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    As much as I'd love to go Sportsground to watch the game, I don't wanna miss the Munster game..
    Already missed the All-Ireland replay thriller due to Ospreys home game


  • #57
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,571 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    Edinburgh took a rare away win at the Dragons last night to move ahead of us on the table. Despite Connacht having a better points difference and more bonus points, number of outright wins has them ahead, such are the league rules.

    Also, the Eagles team to play the combined Ivan Drago/Zangief XV is announced at noon or so.


  • #58
    S12b
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭S12b


    Eagles team for tomorrow:

    Faloon and Gilsenan in. Blade getting his first start I think and a few club players in the backline.

    15. Shane Layden

    14. Niyi Adeolokun

    13. Jerome Harimate

    12. Conor Finn

    11. Danie Poolman

    10. Miah Nikora

    9. Caolin Blade

    1. Ronan Loughney

    2. Jack Dineen

    3. Nathan White

    4. George Naoupu

    5. Danny Qualter

    6. Conor Gilsenan

    7. Willie Faloon

    8. Mata Fifita

    Replacements:

    16. Peter Reilly

    17. Finlay Bealham

    18. JP Cooney

    19. Ultan Dillane

    20. Cian Romaine

    21. Mark Dolan

    22. Jack Carty

    23. Rory Parata

    24. Ciarán Gaffney


  • #59
    .ak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,308 ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Gilly at 6 is interesting....


  • #60
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    .ak wrote: »
    Gilly at 6 is interesting....

    Its something lam ran earlier in the year, fielding two 7s. Seems to be a tactic he likes


  • Advertisement
  • #61
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,571 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    Great to see Faloon back, especially given the recent backrow injuries.


  • #62
    its_phil
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    Looking forward to hearing about Niyi Adeolokun. Very dangerous carrier from my understanding.


  • #63
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    its_phil wrote: »
    Looking forward to hearing about Niyi Adeolokun. Very dangerous carrier from my understanding.

    Never come across him, can you give a bit of background?


  • #64
    its_phil
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    freyners wrote: »
    Never come across him, can you give a bit of background?

    Playing for Trinity. Pace to burn and has a lovely inside step. There's a highlights feel on YouTube about 9 minutes long if you look. The Times linked us with him in their Colours preview.


  • #65
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,571 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    Is he the American chap but has reasonable residency here?


  • #66
    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    freyners wrote: »
    Never come across him, can you give a bit of background?
    had been in school in dls churchtown. don't know if he played much/any representative rugby
    Robbo wrote: »
    Is he the American chap but has reasonable residency here?
    He had been in school in Ireland but don't know if he's American or not


  • Advertisement
  • #67
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    freyners wrote: »
    Its something lam ran earlier in the year, fielding two 7s. Seems to be a tactic he likes

    I'd say Pat is just gorging on fact he finally has some recognised 7's available too him:D

    Surprised Paratta not starting at 13 - don't know much about Harimate.

    Happy for Blade get a run, heard alot of exciting things about him.

    Was half expecting Finn and Layden to make break through into senior squad this season, with no Duffy or Tonetti next season you'd be hoping they can make step up.

    All I know about Adeolokun is "PACE" :pac:


  • #68
    hermano
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭hermano


    wprathead wrote: »
    I'd say Pat is just gorging on fact he finally has some recognised 7's available too him:D

    Surprised Paratta not starting at 13 - don't know much about Harimate.

    Happy for Blade get a run, heard alot of exciting things about him.

    Was half expecting Finn and Layden to make break through into senior squad this season, with no Duffy or Tonetti next season you'd be hoping they can make step up.

    All I know about Adeolokun is "PACE" :pac:

    Is Duffy retiring?


  • #69
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    hermano wrote: »
    Is Duffy retiring?

    afaik his contract is up end of season and hasn't been renewed so far... his performances this year has warranted a new one if im honest - which I know is harsh considering all he has done for the province


  • #70
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,817 ✭✭✭b.gud


    wprathead wrote: »
    afaik his contract is up end of season and hasn't been renewed so far... his performances this year has warranted a new one if im honest - which I know is harsh considering all he has done for the province

    Do you reckon the club management will be ruthless enough to not renew, or will it be a case of "sure hasn't he been great for us over the years we'll keep him around for another year"


  • #71
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,571 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    Perhaps some kind of pay-per-game thing might suit, isn't he coaching in Wegians?


  • Advertisement
  • #72
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    not sure tbh.. considering we in dept we mightn't be able afford to be too sentimental..


  • #73
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,217 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    If Duffy doesn't return next season is it just Leader and TOH at full back, assuming Henshaw moves to centre.


  • #74
    on the river
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭on the river


    CatFromHue wrote: »
    If Duffy doesn't return next season is it just Leader and TOH at full back, assuming Henshaw moves to centre.

    Duffy has been a great servant of connacht and will be missed.

    the worry is henshaw could be snapped up by munster or leinster hopefully

    for the sack of rugby in the west it won't happen.


  • #75
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,817 ✭✭✭b.gud


    CatFromHue wrote: »
    If Duffy doesn't return next season is it just Leader and TOH at full back, assuming Henshaw moves to centre.

    Ya but based on current look of things he is the third choice and seeing as our academy seems to have been doing a good job of churning out backs we might be ok. Plus haven't we been looking for a utility back to replace So'oialo?


  • #76
    ouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭ouncer


    b.gud wrote: »
    Ya but based on current look of things he is the third choice and seeing as our academy seems to have been doing a good job of churning out backs we might be ok. Plus haven't we been looking for a utility back to replace So'oialo?

    both toh and darragh are capable full backs. if worst comes to worst Robbie can move to the full back position. which suggests that cover in the centre is more critical next season than signing a new full back. Gavin has been a great servant but full back is not a critical area for a new signing in the new season


  • #77
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    b.gud wrote: »
    Ya but based on current look of things he is the third choice and seeing as our academy seems to have been doing a good job of churning out backs we might be ok. Plus haven't we been looking for a utility back to replace So'oialo?

    Why not Peter Laydon who was very good for stade français tonight?


  • #78
    ouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭ouncer


    connachta wrote: »
    Why not Peter Laydon who was very good for stade français tonight?

    if you want utillity players we have poolman as centre or wing, you have Healy as sh. we have cover everywhere except dedicated centre. will miss griffin. while many negative comments against him vs scarlets thought he tackled so well. our pack sucked and left our centres defenceless. thought 9 to 15 we did our best to cover an appalling front line.


  • #79
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    For those watching the munster match we are routing ensei, 28-0 at the moment


  • #80
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    freyners wrote: »
    For those watching the munster match we are routing ensei, 28-0 at the moment

    Any stand outs Frey?


  • #81
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    wprathead wrote: »
    Any stand outs Frey?

    Not here, watching munster in a classroom in UL. Friend says Finn is playing well


  • Advertisement
  • #82
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    Qualter intercept and canters in , 35 - 0


  • #83
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    Poolman and Harimate stroll in, 47-0


  • #84
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,571 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    Bloody hell, makes a change from the usual hard time we get from these lads.

    I got a text from a mate who's there and he says that Brett is doing waterboy, neckbrace and all, which shows what a gent and a pro he is. Also, Nihi on the wing is making some nice breaks.


  • #85
    freyners
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭freyners


    Ends 54-21, Poolman Finn and Adeolokun pick of the backs apparently. Blade looks good at SH too, step above POD and Murphy according to my mate.

    Faloon returning was also a bonus


  • #86
    Mal-Adjusted
    Registered Users Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭Mal-Adjusted


    How would one go about getting tickets for Connacht? Ive called out to the sportsground a few times but everything was all shut. Do any shops around the city do tickets?


  • #87
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,599 ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    Mal-Adjusted wrote: »
    How would one go about getting tickets for Connacht? Ive called out to the sportsground a few times but everything was all shut. Do any shops around the city do tickets?

    I would imagine that you click on the below link and buy online

    http://connachtrugby.tickets.ie


  • #88
    Mal-Adjusted
    Registered Users Posts: 3,594 ✭✭✭Mal-Adjusted


    surprisingly enough, buying online is not a viable option in this case :(


  • #89
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,571 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    The office is usually open weekdays during office hours. Granted once or twice I've gone there during lunchtime and had to go looking for a person, but I was able to find a cooperative soul. It's over on the Clan Terrace side of the ground.

    Otherwise, I think there's a deal in place with Centra and Supervalu but I'm not sure of the details.


  • #90
    Bazzo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,047 ✭✭✭Bazzo


    The student union in NUIG also sell tickets if you're based there. At a discount usually.


  • Advertisement
  • #91
    tiger_cub
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭tiger_cub


    Ulster confirm Afoa, Best, Pienaar, Tuohy, Wilson and Trimble are out for this week's game against us.


  • #92
    connemara man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,773 ✭✭✭connemara man


    tiger_cub wrote: »
    Ulster confirm Afoa, Best, Pienaar, Tuohy, Wilson and Trimble are out for this week's game against us.

    They are there for the taking!! :-p but honestly how do you think we'll get on?


  • #93
    wp_rathead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭wp_rathead


    tiger_cub wrote: »
    Ulster confirm Afoa, Best, Pienaar, Tuohy, Wilson and Trimble are out for this week's game against us.

    bad news is that Henderson and Ferris will most likely start so :eek:


  • #94
    S12b
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭S12b


    connemara man wrote: »
    They are there for the taking!! :-p but honestly how do you think we'll get on?

    Despite their injuries, they will still field a very strong team....the likes of Ferris, Henry, Williams, Henderson, Jackson, Luke Marshall, Bowe, Gilroy etc...but mentally they must be there for the taking!! I know the Rabo is all they have to play for now but surely it's going to be very difficult to get up for a league game after what happened at the weekend!!

    Either that, or they will be so bloody angry, they will knock seven shades of s***e out of us.....let's hope for the former!!


  • #95
    connemara man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,773 ✭✭✭connemara man


    I sadly think it'll be backlash over slumped shoulders. Is this on BBC?


  • #96
    its_phil
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    If we could do a job on their scrum, with Afoa out, and lineout it could keep us in touch. But I'm under no illusions about how hard this game will be, Ravenhill is becoming a fortress and it's sold out IIRC. All odds are against us and our history away from home against the other provinces is awful. But a LBP would be more than a respectable result.

    And hey we're going for out 5th TBP in a row;)


  • Advertisement
  • #97
    astonaidan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭astonaidan


    If Munster win HC does that mean Connacht get in again, or has the rules changed??


  • #98
    its_phil
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    astonaidan wrote: »
    If Munster win HC does that mean Connacht get in again, or has the rules changed??

    Rules changed. Top team from each country and next three in the table


  • #99
    Gamayun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭Gamayun


    connemara man wrote: »
    I sadly think it'll be backlash over slumped shoulders. Is this on BBC?

    BBC Northern Ireland are showing it, it should be on BBC red button too if you don't have that regional variation.

    Here's the results/fixtures list with TV coverage info:
    http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php


  • #100
    Diabhal Beag
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 ✭✭✭✭Diabhal Beag


    Fairly sure they've changed for next season.


  • #101
    its_phil
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    Gamayun wrote: »
    BBC Northern Ireland are showing it, it should be on BBC red button too if you don't have that regional variation.

    Here's the results/fixtures list with TV coverage info:
    http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/fixtures_list.php

    RTE and TG4 not showing an interpro is fairly embarrassing.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement