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Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

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    #422
    bilston
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    mogwai81 wrote: »
    https://www.the42.ie/ulster-academy-act-together-campbell-4746030-Aug2019/

    Interesting article.

    9 academy debutantes last season, can't see there being as many this year, not because there is less talent coming through, there is arguably more, but because the squad is fuller.


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    #423
    Paul Smeenus
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    bilston wrote: »
    Interesting article.

    9 academy debutantes last season, can't see there being as many this year, not because there is less talent coming through, there is arguably more, but because the squad is fuller.

    Think this is right on the money. While is think both Lowry and Baloucoune are massively talented, and June looks pretty much ready, there's no question that those boys were pushing at an open door. Trimble, Bowe and Payne all retired the season before, Gilroy missed the whole season and Marshall most of it.


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    #424
    Paul Smeenus
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    Also sounds like they're still holding out hope for Dunleavy.


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    #425
    launish116
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    Paul Smeenus wrote: »
    Also sounds like they're still holding out hope for Dunleavy.

    Does indeed, opportunities are definitely there for 6 or 8! From what I saw of him seemed like a good solid grafter, nothing flashy. But did the heavy, hard work.

    Interestedly "Rea topped the charts in effective collisions" wasn't he injured for a good part of the season?


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    #426
    bilston
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    launish116 wrote: »
    Does indeed, opportunities are definitely there for 6 or 8! From what I saw of him seemed like a good solid grafter, nothing flashy. But did the heavy, hard work.

    Interestedly "Rea topped the charts in effective collisions" wasn't he injured for a good part of the season?

    If both Jordi and Marcel go to the WC then you'd think someone will get a chance as it's an attritional position, and there is a 2 game mini tour of SA at the start October.

    With those two gone you're looking at Timoney, Ross, Jones, Reidy and Matthew and Marcus Rea, so fair enough that's 6 players and maybe enough to see us through the first few games, but all it takes is an injury or two and then you're looking at Dunleavy, Hall, Allison and McCann. If those guys get a chance, like Marcus Rea last season, then they may play themselves into serious contention.


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    #427
    mogwai81
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    https://www.the42.ie/aaron-sexton-ulster-sprinter-rugby-4745530-Aug2019/

    Delighted to see Aaron Sexton join up with the sevens, it will improve his defence and finishing!


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    #428
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Development side play Leinster this Friday at Malone RFC.


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    #429
    launish116
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    See Carter and Faddes have now joined up with the squad.


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    #430
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Ulster Schools v Italy u18 today. 18 v 12.

    Italy very useful side. Lineout was almost untouched.

    Leinster lost 23 v 28 on Sunday past.

    Italy had some great players.

    Super game. Could easily have been beaten.


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    #431
    bilston
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    Hands Like Flippers wrote: »
    Ulster Schools v Italy u18 today. 18 v 12.

    Italy very useful side. Lineout was almost untouched.

    Leinster lost 23 v 28 on Sunday past.

    Italy had some great players.

    Super game. Could easily have been beaten.

    Any Ulster lads stand out?


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    #432
    Hands Like Flippers
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    bilston wrote: »
    Any Ulster lads stand out?

    2
    5
    7 & 8
    9
    10

    Both centres were v good

    But tbf it could easily have gone the other way.

    If you're interested front row union will have photos later


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    #433
    Locke_Lamora
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    Halftime at the Ulster v Leinster development game at is 12-7 to ulster. Leinster scored a penalty try off a driving maul. Ulster had a nice try off a break down the wing, and another scored from close range.

    Ulster scrum on top and look the better side, but we have an older team, and Leinster look comfortable enough in defence and are going through the phases well in attack.

    1. Callum Reid
    2. Tom Stewart
    3. Peter cooper
    4. Conor McMenamin (spelling?)
    5. Bradley luney (I think)
    6. JJ Mckee
    7. David McCann
    8. Azur Allison
    9. Lewis Finlay
    10. ?
    11. ?
    12. ?
    13. Hayden Hyde
    14. Ethan mcilroy
    15. Conor Rankin


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    #434
    Locke_Lamora
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    12-12 Leinster with another maul over the line


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    #435
    Locke_Lamora
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    Ulster win 15-12. Ran it from their own 22 on the final play and got a penalty at the far side


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    #436
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Locke_Lamora wrote: »
    Ulster win 15-12. Ran it from their own 22 on the final play and got a penalty at the far side

    How did 2 14 and 15 go?

    Is 11 Pollock?

    Any word on 19's today?


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    #437
    Locke_Lamora
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    Hands Like Flippers wrote: »
    How did 2 14 and 15 go?

    Is 11 Pollock?

    Any word on 19's today?
    The 11 was a small blonde guy, pollock is ginger I think?

    McIlroy and Rankin didn’t have brilliant games, a couple of poor kicks between them. McIlroy looked strong in the tackle though, and set up our try after a break down the line and a nice step to beat the Leinster fullback.

    Tom Stewart might’ve been our best player today. Every line out throw was spot on in bad conditions, looked really mobile and tackled well.


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    #438
    RuPi
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    Luke Pollock was playing for the 19’s today. Ben Power was 12 and Greg Hutley 10.


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    #439
    bilston
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    How did Hyde get on for the Development XV? Maybe hard to judge of the conditions were bad.


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    #440
    Locke_Lamora
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    RuPi wrote: »
    Luke Pollock was playing for the 19’s today. Ben Power was 12 and Greg Hutley 10.

    The 10 casually hit a drop kick from almost the halfway line. Hit the post and he had the wind on his side but it was a fun moment.


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    #441
    Locke_Lamora
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    bilston wrote: »
    How did Hyde get on for the Development XV? Maybe hard to judge of the conditions were bad.

    Yea the ball didn't get moved much, and our hands failed us in the second half a little. Hyde had a couple of carries, but never threatened a line break - neither did anyone else though. He's a fairly big guy is all I can say after that game.


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    #442
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Locke_Lamora wrote: »
    The 11 was a small blonde guy, pollock is ginger I think?

    McIlroy and Rankin didn’t have brilliant games, a couple of poor kicks between them. McIlroy looked strong in the tackle though, and set up our try after a break down the line and a nice step to beat the Leinster fullback.

    Tom Stewart might’ve been our best player today. Every line out throw was spot on in bad conditions, looked really mobile and tackled well.

    McIlroy is a clever attacker


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    #443
    Lucas44
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    Hands Like Flippers wrote: »
    McIlroy is a clever attacker

    Will be interesting to see how he progresses this year, he may have to move elsewhere to make it


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    #444
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Teamsheet up on frontrow union.

    Rex Tinsley was wing. He played 13 for ccb in the Schools cup.


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    #445
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Lucas44 wrote: »
    Will be interesting to see how he progresses this year, he may have to move elsewhere to make it

    Some great photos of game. Shows him sidestepping his man really well.


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    #446
    Hands Like Flippers
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    Hands Like Flippers wrote: »
    Some great photos of game. Shows him sidestepping his man really well.

    https://thefrontrowunion.com/2019/08/ulster-rugby-ulster-a-sneak-win-against-leinster-a/


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    #447
    Burkie1203
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    https://twitter.com/rava_ian/status/1163468274975367168?s=19


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    #448
    sydthebeat
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    sweet jesus that guy has no luck


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    #449
    bilston
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    Oh FFS.

    Well that is a massive blow for Ulster if his injury takes him out beyond the WC.


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    #450
    Former Former
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    bilston wrote: »
    Oh FFS.

    Well that is a massive blow for Ulster if his injury takes him out beyond the WC.

    Up to 12 weeks according to the Springboks


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    #451
    Hands Like Flippers
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    4 x 9's picked for Ulster A. What is going on there?


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