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Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win

IkeaBoy 17 minutes ago

Brilliant!

Yeah, maybe a case of beating what’s in front of you. They did enough against the Scarlets but did Glasgow both sides of the ball. I thought it would be much closer yesterday.

I got sorted in the pre-sale this morning. I'll take the auld fella down to it.

I see they were selling tickets for the hill for twenty euro! I hope there'll be a crowd up from the north just for the day out. Anything close to a sellout would be a big ask but Croker is a wonderful setting for the occasion.

In all honesty I can see a very good game at the weekend. Bulls have been very consistent all season.

Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

JD Kiwi 18 minutes ago

You do like to bring in previously undisclosed and unknowable evidence half way through the discussion. A judge would rule it inadmissible!

Surely though the crucial development is that they allow these European sabbaticals now. It does seem a bit pointless to dwell on past policies when the future is what has to be decided.

'Maybe they can do the same': Chiefs coach wants a favour from the Blues

Chiefs Mana 1 hour ago

Sititi was carrying an ankle injury hence the bench spot

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J Marc 2 hours ago

All Blacks vs France series enhanced by landmark agreement

And don't forget Farell selected for the Lions the next “best player of the galaxy “, Henry Pollock, who is a U20 too…

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Chiefs Mana 2 hours ago

'Maybe they can do the same': Chiefs coach wants a favour from the Blues

Irrespective of the made up quote, if they’re “good enough to beat a good hurricanes or brumbies team” then should they hope to go to chch for the final rather than play at home?

Chch great at producing rugby teams and boy racers, that’s about where it stops from the sounds of it.

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J Marc 2 hours ago

All Blacks vs France series enhanced by landmark agreement

Tuilagi is no more U20 this year ,but last year he went , and played , in Argentina. Every year since 2022 Galthie select 2 or 3 U20. Last year in Argentina it was Tuilagi, Daunivucu and Daricarrere. In 2023, for the last french U20 title, Gailleton and Bielle Barrey were in the squad for world cup despite being probably the 2 best U20 players, and did'nt played the U20 world championship. So don't be surprise,this year , Brau Boirie from Pau will probably go to NZ and not in Italy. And maybe one or two other players.

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fl 3 hours ago

Jamie George reportedly called into Lions camp

Could he be the first guy to play against Argentina twice in two weeks, for two different teams, on two different continents?

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JD Kiwi 3 hours ago

Why Brumbies could be key to avoiding a Lions tour cricket score

Yes, people forget that!

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Rob 3 hours ago

'Everyone loves to hate Leinster': Lion fires back at media criticism

You’re just not paying attention then 🤷

Nothing I can say to change that unfortunately.

Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win

RedWarriors 3 hours ago

Any Bulls fans travelling to Dublin and need advice/have a question leave it here ill try to answer. I live beside the stadium.

Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win

RedWarriors 3 hours ago

I was at the Scarlets match and the Glasgow match was a big step up. Leinster were incredible in rucks, and the defence killed Glasgow. Those Glasgow errors in the first half were all down to pressure. Leinster had two disallowed tries but if Prendergasts kicking boots were on it could have been 31-5 at H/T.

As the pundits said, Irish teams do well against Scottish teams because we win physically and don’t allow their attacking game.

Bulls will be a different story but I am pretty confident Leinster are going to turn up.

I live beside Croke Park so its a family ticket ill get.

Rassie Erasmus wades into heated debate over Jaden Hendrikse antics

RedWarriors 3 hours ago

Tommy Goebbels is still giving his Hitler salute?

Look son, the only antisemite here is you and your party.

You call Irish people ‘wastes of skins’. Lord knows what you must think of other nationalities and skin colours. Jews were also considered ‘Wastes of Skin’ in the 1930s.

I would wager you would be fighting to be in charge of the gas chambers were you a German in that war. You are the waste of skin and your type should have stayed down after you ended up on meat hooks in Nuremberg after WW2.

Your name is now Tommy Goebbels.

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RedWarriors 3 hours ago

'Everyone loves to hate Leinster': Lion fires back at media criticism

People in the Champions League think about Leinster. I am glad Leinster players are talking this attitude. The standard of rugby commentary has collapsed in the social media age. Articles which disparage gain more clicks. Leinster have assembled a great squad in order to try and win doubles. It doesn’t always work out but the abuse they get is irrational and staggering. Best to ignore.

'Everyone loves to hate Leinster': Lion fires back at media criticism

RJ 4 hours ago

Exactly. 2 years ago. If you are one of the best teams in Europe, you want to be talked about, surely? With success comes scrutiny and commentary, good and bad.

Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

IkeaBoy 4 hours ago

Maybe that’s the future. Only go overseas outside the SH test window. 4 consecutive 6 month sabbaticals = 2 years equivalent?

It would limit which leagues they can hit but wouldn't be unlike a parent just working term time?

Leinster should let Jordie take over kicking duties from big Sam. Get every drop out of him.

Jordie has been unbelievable!

Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

IkeaBoy 4 hours ago

Yep. It mirrors super rugby’s standing.

They used to be among the best paid in the club game. Just not then case anymore.

Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

IkeaBoy 4 hours ago

South Africa!

And I hate to say that!!!

It would be specific to the player and in general terms though. This one bloke is basically the only kiwi qualified number 10. He's no hybrid but a marquee player.

Every top tier team at test level is still built around their play off 10.

'Everyone loves to hate Leinster': Lion fires back at media criticism

Rob 4 hours ago

He can only go off what he hears in the news and reads online and there have been plenty of comments and articles directed at Leinster across numerous platforms to suggest that plenty of people outside the URC strongly dislike Leinster, don’t forget your own coach moaning about salary caps after getting hockied by them two years ago….

Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win

IkeaBoy 4 hours ago

What a huge compliment that game was to big Eben.

They couldn't function without him.

Leinster should roll them.