Ulster Bank League 2018-2019 Talk/Gossip/Rumours

D14Rugby · 13-04-2019 6:49pm

What a mental league. Just three weeks ago it was being said on here it was two of YM, Shannon and Terenure in relegation places and Terenure were favourites to go down as people couldn't see them winning both their last two games. Fast forward to today and UCC were dragged into the playoff, Shannon went from 4/5th to bottom since Christmas. 1B is crazy but 1A wasn't far behind

Goodluck2me · 14-04-2019 12:24pm

I think it’s a ahame that such an exciting league format is basically overlooked in Ireland now, given the successses of the provinces. I’ve been to a good few AIL matches the year and I love the quality and spirit on show, load of mistakes loads of tries lots of action!

Perhaps Thornleys pieces The IT draws another eye to it.

Stainalert · 15-04-2019 8:45am

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Big win for Clontarf, considering everyone had Lansdowne as the favourites.

Clontarf were full value for it and played some excellent rugby. Very disappointing from us and gives Clontarf the edge in terms of the semi-final. We have a lot of work to do.

Well done to Terenure staying up - huge effort since Christmas and a fitting way for James Blaney to bow out. Commiserations to Shannon - am sure they will learn a lot and will work hard to get back up.

Stainalert · 15-04-2019 8:47am

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/other-rugby/fishing-letters-monday-mornings-and-teenage-talent-how-trinity-college-became-one-of-irelands-top-rugby-clubs-37972675.html

Good article about Trinity.

DelBoy Trotter · 15-04-2019 9:28am

Does anybody know when the 1A semi finals are? And the 1A/1B play off?

Stainalert · 15-04-2019 9:30am

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

Does anybody know when the 1A semi finals are? And the 1A/1B play off?

1A semi finals are Saturday week. I think 1A/1B play offs are same

The Lost Sheep · 15-04-2019 11:10am

20th April
Blackrock v Sligo
Buccaneers v Queens
Cashel v Navan
Greystones v Rainey
Midleton v Bruff
Skerries v Malahide
27th April
Clontarf v Lansdowne
Old Wesley v Naas
Seapoint v Clonmel
UCC v Malone
28th April
Cork Con v Trinity

DelBoy Trotter · 15-04-2019 11:24am

I thought the 1A/1B play off was second from 1B (Old Wesley) against second last in 1A (UCC)

. Is it second last in 1A and second, third and fourth in 1B in semi finals and final to see who gets that one spot in 1A?

The Lost Sheep · 15-04-2019 2:57pm

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

I thought the 1A/1B play off was second from 1B (Old Wesley) against second last in 1A (UCC) . Is it second last in 1A and second, third and fourth in 1B in semi finals and final to see who gets that one spot in 1A?

No its 9th in higher division and 2nd, 3rd and 4th in lower. Changed to this few seasons ago

Rattlehead_ie · 16-04-2019 3:03pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

20th April
Cashel v Navan

Tough one for Navan, would love to see them get on well. Home town and caught some of their games over the season, some really good rugby played.

The Lost Sheep · 16-04-2019 5:57pm

Rattlehead_ie wrote: »

Tough one for Navan, would love to see them get on well. Home town and caught some of their games over the season, some really good rugby played.

Saw them play few times during the year. Play some real good rugby. Will find it difficult up against Cashels pack. Nenagh had them in trouble quite a bit at the weekend I beleive and Cashel will be more of the same

GavMan · 17-04-2019 12:11pm

James Blaney named new Rock head coach

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/james-blaney-appointed-blackrock-college-head-coach/

Strange one for Blaney. Must like a challenge.

The Lost Sheep · 17-04-2019 12:53pm

Leinster senior cup final tomorrow in Donnybrook
Lansdowne v Trinity

Bateman Cup
Garryowen v Armagh Saturday in Marys

GavMan · 17-04-2019 2:19pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Bateman Cup
Garryowen v Armagh Saturday in Marys

Live on RTE2

Chico Flores · 17-04-2019 2:32pm

GavMan wrote: »

James Blaney named new Rock head coach

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/james-blaney-appointed-blackrock-college-head-coach/

Strange one for Blaney. Must like a challenge.

A good opportunity for him. Isn't doing it for the love of the game either.

Huge game v Sligo at the weekend for Blackrock, and Rainey/Greystones in the other side. Could very easily be 2B next season.

D14Rugby · 17-04-2019 10:59pm

Chico Flores wrote: »

A good opportunity for him. Isn't doing it for the love of the game either.

Huge game v Sligo at the weekend for Blackrock, and Rainey/Greystones in the other side. Could very easily be 2B next season.

You can say that again, dropping down the divisions has been made very much worth his while

realhorrorshow · 18-04-2019 11:28am

Galwegians have appointed Andrew Browne as their new head coach, and Tiernan O’Halloran as assistant.

The Lost Sheep · 18-04-2019 10:58pm

Lansdowne win senior cup 49-22

Stainalert · 19-04-2019 9:14am

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Lansdowne win senior cup 49-22

Very entertaining game

Some great rugby from both teams

Trinity clearly resting a few players for Fraser McMullan final and AIL but gave a very good account of themselves

The Lost Sheep · 19-04-2019 9:27am

Stainalert wrote: »

Very entertaining game

Some great rugby from both teams

Trinity clearly resting a few players for Fraser McMullan final and AIL but gave a very good account of themselves

How many guys involved in Fraser McMullan would have been involved with 1sts?
Did Lansdowne rest/rotate many?

The Lost Sheep · 20-04-2019 2:24pm

Garryowen won Bateman Cup. 45-21 win
Really good game. Garryowen forward dominance got them huge platform and the win. Very impressed with Armagh though. Willie Faloon got them playing very good brand of rugby

Bridge93 · 20-04-2019 8:17pm

Blackrock beat Sligo 28-27 today in their playoff

Malmedicine · 20-04-2019 8:28pm

Bridge93 wrote: »

Blackrock beat Sligo 28-27 today in their playoff

Blackrock very very lucky . Some questionable decisions . Best of luck against Rainey

The Lost Sheep · 21-04-2019 12:21am

Was in pub watching Munster and looking at twitter for updates but had to leave to go to work

1B/2A playoffs
Buccaneers 24 Queens 30, Cashel 3 Navan 7
2A/2B playoffs
Blackrock College 28 Sligo 27, Greystones 20 Rainey Old Boys 23
2B/2C playoffs
Skerries 22 Malahide 34, Midleton 28 Bruff 38

So Buccs relegated to 2A. No Connacht club in Division 1 now
Next Saturday
Clontarf v Lansdowne 1A semi final
UCC v Malone 1A/1B playoff semi final
Queens v Navan to decide final 1B spot
Blackrock v Rainey to decide 2A spot
Malahide v Bruff to decide 2B spot
Seapoint v Clonmel to find final 2C spot
Next Sunday
Cork Con v Trinity 1A semi final
Old Wesley v Naas 1A/1B playoff semi final

Bigdaave · 22-04-2019 5:53pm

Anyone know why clontarf winger mckeown hasn't been in the squad recently

The Lost Sheep · 22-04-2019 5:56pm

If Trinity make the final it will be first season since 13/14 that final isnt made up of 2 of Clontarf, Lansdowne and Con. Marys in 11/12 last winner outside of the Tarf, Lansdowne, Con.

FellasFellas · 22-04-2019 6:19pm

Predictions for this coming weekend:

Clontarf - Lansdowne - tight game I'd say, Tarf win.
UCC v Malone - UCC win, back them to stay up this season and win the playoff final as well.
Queens v Navan - Queens on a great run, Navan squeaked past Cashel away - Queens for me.
Blackrock v Rainey - Rainey to do a Dublin double after beating Greystones last weekend.
Malahide v Bruff - Extremely close to call, long trip for Bruff but back them to get the job done.
Seapoint v Clonmel - Do Clonmel even want to play Senior? Seapoint playing for their lives, hoping for a Clonmel win.

Con v DUFC - Con win.
Old Wesley v Naas - Naas in a thriller.

The Lost Sheep · 22-04-2019 6:46pm

FellasFellas wrote: »

Predictions for this coming weekend:

Clontarf - Lansdowne - tight game I'd say, Tarf win.
UCC v Malone - UCC win, back them to stay up this season and win the playoff final as well.
Queens v Navan - Queens on a great run, Navan squeaked past Cashel away - Queens for me.
Blackrock v Rainey - Rainey to do a Dublin double after beating Greystones last weekend.
Malahide v Bruff - Extremely close to call, long trip for Bruff but back them to get the job done.
Seapoint v Clonmel - Do Clonmel even want to play Senior? Seapoint playing for their lives, hoping for a Clonmel win.

Con v DUFC - Con win.
Old Wesley v Naas - Naas in a thriller.

Yeah wouldnt be sure Clontarf Lansdowne will be that tight. Certainly will be a closer score than their game the weekend before last but think its Clontarf by over a score.
Malone are going for back to back promotions. Might struggle up against a 1A side though exams are starting next week in UCC which could impact them
exams in queens like cork starting very soon so that could be factor and squaking past Cashel in Spafield shouldnt be any reason to discount Navan. Highfield were only side to win there apart from that Navan win.(Cashel won 23-7 first time they played this season in Spafield)
Will agree on Rainey.
Not that long a trip for Bruff but will agree think they'll get the win.
Clonmel definitely want to go senior. 4th time in round robin in 5 years. First time in playoff. Won all they can in junior rugby. Have backing of a large town and got plenty backing in terms of facilities. getting their club underage in order and finally properly using the town population to win east munster underage and challenging in munster cups at older age groups. also have school in town and putting big resources there and are playing all the rugby schools at every level each year.

Chico Flores · 23-04-2019 10:51am

Should the Malahide and Bruff game not be on in Bruff as Bruff finished ahead of them in the table?

The Lost Sheep · 23-04-2019 11:00am

Chico Flores wrote: »

Should the Malahide and Bruff game not be on in Bruff as Bruff finished ahead of them in the table?

It is on in Limerick.

Ulster Bank League 2018-2019 Talk/Gossip/Rumours

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