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- August 6th, 2013, 2:57 pm
- Forum: International Rugby
- Topic: IRFU Funding
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3489
Re: IRFU Funding
A large element of the press release is some very negative spin from the IRFU in respect of their finances. Presumably this is done in the hope of damping down expectations from players, fans and employees. At the end of April 2013, the IRFU had net cash on hand of €5.5m compared to a net debt posit...
- April 2nd, 2012, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: All Ireland League - Thread
- Replies: 437
- Views: 95158
Re: All Ireland League - Thread
Mary's lost to Young Munster when Brent Pope was sent off.
Mary's beat Lansdowne in the League final the year that they finally won it.
Mary's beat Lansdowne in the League final the year that they finally won it.
- January 29th, 2012, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: All Ireland League - Thread
- Replies: 437
- Views: 95158
Re: All Ireland League - Thread
Bottom team automatically is relegated with top team in 1B promoted. Second last team in 1A to play Second team in 1B in playoff.
- October 25th, 2010, 3:21 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: AIL fixtures 10/11
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4156
Re: AIL fixtures 10/11
Chops is only on a 3 month contract with Connacht. Would be a bit much to expect him to sign up with a Connacht club. Daragh Fanning on the other hand has a twelve month contract and joined Galwegians.
- July 9th, 2009, 12:48 pm
- Forum: International Rugby
- Topic: New Ireland Crest
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3519
Re: New Ireland Crest
When is the last time anybody saw laces on a rugby ball?
takes me back to the good old days.............
takes me back to the good old days.............
- July 8th, 2009, 9:45 am
- Forum: International Rugby
- Topic: Lansdowne road
- Replies: 64
- Views: 4183
Re: Lansdowne road
I seem to remember that part of the deal for us voting in favor of New Zealand for the 2011 World Cup was that the All Blacks would play Ireland as the official opening matchof the new Lansdowne. Don't mistake the Stephen Jones conspiracy theories as truth. There was no deal done on the opening of ...
- June 15th, 2009, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: J4 Metro League Fixtures
- Replies: 573
- Views: 41637
Re: J4 Metro League Fixtures
There are only seven home AIL fixtures plus whatever cup fixtures come up. With a bit of forward planning and some flexibility from the J3 sides, avoiding Friday nights before AIL matches shouldn't be a problem.
- March 21st, 2009, 8:54 am
- Forum: On The Road
- Topic: Anyone on the 9PM BMI from Heathrow on 12/04 - CANCELLED.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1037
Re: Anyone on the 9PM BMI from Heathrow on 12/04 - CANCELLED.
I got this email this morning and have just called their Scheduling Department. They say there is nothing that they can do as their last flight leaves at 5pm. They suggested that I take it up with their customer realations department - tele 0044 1332 854 321 (hours 9:30am to 6pm M-F) or email custom...
- February 17th, 2009, 4:57 pm
- Forum: Leinster Addicts
- Topic: Leinster V ulster to open new lansdowne road.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1455
Re: Leinster V ulster to open new lansdowne road.
Well the first international will be Ireland vs the AB's. Was part of the payoff the IRFU gave the NZRFU during the RWC 2011 hosting rights decision. That was just part of the Stephen Jones conspiracy theory. There were some very heavy hints at the time that the IRFU's preference would be for a gam...
- October 27th, 2008, 7:01 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: Tallaght RFC
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4558
Re: Tallaght RFC seeks new players
Because they are the sixth team in their respective Club?Donny B. wrote:
Since there's no such thing as a J5 league I don't know why some teams continually refer to themselves as J5s.
- April 14th, 2008, 2:58 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: Leinster Senior Cup Final
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2344
Re: Leinster Senior Cup Final
Mary's won Gomez in a raffle. From what I hear he has played well for them and is a good player at AIL level but what Leinster were doing signing him has to be questioned.Donny B. wrote:From what I heard from some Marys supporters, they don't even want him but are forced to play him by the branch.
- April 14th, 2008, 2:44 pm
- Forum: Leinster Addicts
- Topic: Chris White
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1801
Re: Chris White
Chris White was fine. He allowed a fair contest in most areas and generally kept things under control. Made a few mistakes but no referee is ever going to have an error free day. The front row was a bit of a lottery but with Hayes and Le Roux, it would be expecting a lot for the referee to sort out ...
- March 21st, 2008, 9:39 am
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: St Mary's College v Terenure College
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1489
St Mary's College v Terenure College
In case anybody plans to go to the game, kick off is 3:30.
Hopefully there will be a big crowd with a couple of bands booked for the after game celebrations.
Hopefully there will be a big crowd with a couple of bands booked for the after game celebrations.
- March 4th, 2008, 11:07 am
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: J4 Metro League Fixtures
- Replies: 573
- Views: 41637
Re: J4 Metro League Fixtures
Even "Senior" clubs have problems getting props. This year Mary's couldn't field a second Under 20 team because they didn't have enough front row players even though they had plenty of players overall. The issue is whether to give people a good competitive run out with uncontested scrums o...
- February 10th, 2008, 7:37 am
- Forum: International Rugby
- Topic: France v Ireland Player Ratings
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1228
Re: France v Ireland Player Ratings
The lineout as a unit didn't function to the required standard. There was a lack of movement and when we got into the red zone there was no variation making it too easy for the French. I don't know if you can put this down to individual players but the coaching/game plan has to be questioned. Defens...
- January 7th, 2008, 2:49 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: AIB Leagues
- Replies: 75
- Views: 13255
Re: AIB Leagues
The 2pm kick offs were to allow for extra time if it was required. Everything I saw noted the 2 o'clock kickoffs!
- January 1st, 2008, 11:22 am
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: Leinster Senior Cup Final
- Replies: 4
- Views: 895
Re: Leinster Senior Cup Final
Leddin Cup Final changed from RDS to Donnybrook as RDS refused to hold it due to concerns about the pitch surface. Donnybrook is a building site and has been one for a few months. Winter in Ireland tends to be wet and windy yet it comes as a complete surprise to the Leinster Branch officials that wi...
- September 24th, 2007, 4:19 pm
- Forum: International Rugby
- Topic: Defending Trimble/Trimble defending
- Replies: 15
- Views: 631
Watching the game in the Stadium it was obvious that every time there was a scrum close to the touch line on a France put in, Trimble moved infield to cover O'Gara. The French video analyst obviously picked it up and at half time the tactics were changed with stunning results. How come we never mana...
- July 1st, 2007, 9:08 am
- Forum: International Rugby
- Topic: Union's finances face tough 12 months
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1052
The IRFU operate an insurance scheme through Aon that covers all underage rugby while the Clubs pay for their adult teams. The Clubs of Ireland scheme also tracks playing numbers. 2005/06 IRFU Annual Report. Sorry couldn't work out how to get table working! Ulster Munster Leinster Connacht Total Adu...
- September 11th, 2006, 7:16 pm
- Forum: Domestic Rugby
- Topic: New Club Structure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3008