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by MaccLad
Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Raver's rumours
Topic: TRANSFER RUMOURS!!
Replies: 15354
Views: 1247424

Re: TRANSFER RUMOURS!!

Absolutely.
But chance of Nucifora saying "Sorry lads got that one wrong, I'm a fool, I change me mind, here's a great NIQ srum-half" not v. high, petition or no..

Rugby politics like all politics is the art of the do-able.
by MaccLad
Mon Sep 05, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: Raver's rumours
Topic: TRANSFER RUMOURS!!
Replies: 15354
Views: 1247424

NIQs

A Wishlist? We would benefit from another lump of Saffer steel in the 2nd row when FcdM leaves - can't quite see Pete B and AOC leading the way without another NIQ signing. If Treadwell and AOC are going to develop to International level (?), someone needed to mentor them. And back row still looks l...
by MaccLad
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: International rugby
Topic: U20s
Replies: 115
Views: 14631

Re: U20s

Some very good ball handling along the re-jugged ireland backline, Terry Kennedy and Hugo Keenan looked sharp with ball in hand. Jonny McPhillips very composed with ball in hand and when kicking, has been key to both of the last two wins. And Andrew Porter gave a great cameo off the bench, steadied ...
by MaccLad
Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Northampton V Ulster Live
Replies: 220
Views: 3993

Re: Northampton V Ulster Live

Excellent atmosphere in the ground, I was surrounded by Saints fans but all very friendly despite me shouting in their ears all game. Great stadium for watching rugby, lovely weather, and an exciting game. A lack of composure fat critical times, and a loss of lineouts that shouldn't have happened, s...
by MaccLad
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Stand Up fer the Ulstermen
Topic: Seats for Milton Keynes
Replies: 113
Views: 10506

Re: Seats for Milton Keynes

24R 2 seats
by MaccLad
Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Tickets returned unsold to Saints
Replies: 88
Views: 3672

Tickets can be bought from Saints website today

Tickets can be bought from Saints website today (I got 2 , hurray!) - going fast
by MaccLad
Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:27 am
Forum: The Back Room 'Lock In'
Topic: The other side of Johann Muller
Replies: 123
Views: 7561

Re: The other side of Johann Muller

I think the relevance of this is that for Christian rugby players in the Southern hemisphere, there are a lot of Northern hemisphere clubs whose culture may be unappealing. I'm thinking of various English & French clubs for example where a player having deep interest in spirituality will be very...
by MaccLad
Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Positives and Negatives: Ulster V Dragons
Replies: 98
Views: 4749

Re: Positives and Negatives: Ulster V Dragons

Adam D'Arcy was badly at fault for the try - embarrassingly weak attempt to stop the runner. That's at least the 2nd try recently whereby D'Arcy as the last line of defence has gone missing. As far as I can see Adam can: kick to touch: ok field the high ball: reliably line break: excellent (though h...
by MaccLad
Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:04 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Ulster eye All Black to replace Botha
Replies: 120
Views: 5309

Re: Ulster eye All Black to replace Botha

"Afoa has signed a 2½-year deal with Ulster commencing after this year's Rugby World Cup, which means he will still be eligible for the tournament. A new player in New Zealand sports agency Esportif International brokered the deal, which has created a buzz in the Kiwi player market. Afoa's agen...
by MaccLad
Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Under thae counter/ Fer Sale/ Waanted
Topic: Any season ticket holder not going to Northampton match
Replies: 45
Views: 4610

Re: Any season ticket holder not going to Northampton match

I'm also an ex-pat, if I can get hold of a ticket can attend at short notice as I'm only a train ride away. All help appreciated!
by MaccLad
Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Llanelli v Ulster
Replies: 48
Views: 2780

Re: Llanelli v Ulster

Any thoughts on why Bryan Young, Ulster's penalty king in Ryan Caldwell's absence, is getting on the bench ahead of McAllister? I thought Paddy was doing well before his injury and now seems to be down the pecking order. Is he fully match fit yet?
by MaccLad
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: International rugby
Topic: Ireland - France
Replies: 56
Views: 2042

Re: Ireland - France

Gotta say that Healy looked better scrummaging-wise than Court today.

But as for Darcy, and O'Leary, I don't know what more to say. Just not good enough at this level, again.
by MaccLad
Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Milton Keynes it is!
Replies: 115
Views: 4809

From MK Dons website

stadiummk will play host to top-level European rugby union in the spring, after Northampton Saints confirmed that their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ulster will be played at the Dons' state-of-the-art home. The fixture is set to be played on the weekend of 8th/9th/10th April, 2011 and will be ...
by MaccLad
Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Kieran Brookes
Replies: 14
Views: 1208

Re: Kieran Brookes

I gather he can cover as a hooker as well as prop
by MaccLad
Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: ULSTER V Biarritz: live
Replies: 125
Views: 3363

Re: ULSTER V Biarritz: live

where is the bench, everyone is tired!