Clermont v Ulster, Saturday April 13 12:30pm (UK Time) TNT Sports - Actual Channel TBC
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Re: Clermont v Ulster, Saturday April 13 12:30pm (UK Time) TNT Sports - Actual Channel TBC
Maybe time to restart the Positives and Negatives post match thread.
Positives - Ulster rugby has a hitherto unknown Turnover King
Negatives - everything else.
Positives - Ulster rugby has a hitherto unknown Turnover King
Negatives - everything else.
Re: Clermont v Ulster, Saturday April 13 12:30pm (UK Time) TNT Sports - Actual Channel TBC
4 away games was 1 too
many with the injuries to too many players when the chase got to too much the heart was not there to contend with a team gone rampant
many with the injuries to too many players when the chase got to too much the heart was not there to contend with a team gone rampant
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My reckoning is that all on here are loyal Ulster fans who care. Nobody is going to be rushing off to support the Mexicans instead. As has been shown buying in expensive NIQ players is not the panacea for the problems. The problems are systemic and need a root and branch change. It will take time but we must grow as much home talent as possible, AIL, schools (not just the usual grammars). Make rugby attractive i.e. fun. The numerous unpaid amateur coaches must be recognised and supported and used as ‘talent spotters’. Do not forget - WE ARE ULSTER RUGBY not the CEO, nor the board, coaches or dare I say the players.
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To be fair to him, he got turned over right in front of me last week. Half assed attempt at a clear out that led to a penalty.
It seems Leinster have forgotten how to choke against La Rochelle, need to find out what their secret is.
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Re: Clermont v Ulster, Saturday April 13 12:30pm (UK Time) TNT Sports - Actual Channel TBC
Leinster have been absolutely brilliant. Rugby defeats monstersized forwards.
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Took them to beat the handicap.
Weirdly, most of their fawning pundits went for LR.
Weirdly, most of their fawning pundits went for LR.
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WE ARE ULSTER RUGBY!!! Most of the blazers get nervous after they drive out of the 30mph in Belfast.Hawkeye wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:09 pm My reckoning is that all on here are loyal Ulster fans who care. Nobody is going to be rushing off to support the Mexicans instead. As has been shown buying in expensive NIQ players is not the panacea for the problems. The problems are systemic and need a root and branch change. It will take time but we must grow as much home talent as possible, AIL, schools (not just the usual grammars). Make rugby attractive i.e. fun. The numerous unpaid amateur coaches must be recognised and supported and used as ‘talent spotters’. Do not forget - WE ARE ULSTER RUGBY not the CEO, nor the board, coaches or dare I say the players.
There are 9 counties in Ulster. The bulk of our players come out of about 2 counties.
Our much maligned coach Mr Anscombe took the players out of Belfast on a number of occasions to mix with the country yokels. Even DH came along. Initiatives like that are needed to spread the gospel
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A number of years ago Ulster Rugby invited two club representatives of every club,on a phased basis, up to Belfast to watch a match. They had some food and drink before hand with a mix of Branch officials and visiting team officials .It was a great idea and much appreciated
The evening I was up the event was hosted by Bryn's daddy.
Are all of the Cunningham family and friends employed by Ulster Rugby?
The evening I was up the event was hosted by Bryn's daddy.
Are all of the Cunningham family and friends employed by Ulster Rugby?
Re: Clermont v Ulster, Saturday April 13 12:30pm (UK Time) TNT Sports - Actual Channel TBC
All of them apart from Jan.
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Maybe we simply have to see ourselves in the same light as most teams in most leagues in most sports. We enjoy playing / supporting, knowing that both are a good evening / afternoon out. We accept our defeats and rejoice in our wins, even if they are relatively few. Tht's life. Always remember, it oculd be worse... we could be Welsh.Hawkeye wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:09 pm My reckoning is that all on here are loyal Ulster fans who care. Nobody is going to be rushing off to support the Mexicans instead. As has been shown buying in expensive NIQ players is not the panacea for the problems. The problems are systemic and need a root and branch change. It will take time but we must grow as much home talent as possible, AIL, schools (not just the usual grammars). Make rugby attractive i.e. fun. The numerous unpaid amateur coaches must be recognised and supported and used as ‘talent spotters’. Do not forget - WE ARE ULSTER RUGBY not the CEO, nor the board, coaches or dare I say the players.
Anyone know how the folk in Connacht see their team? We may be just about the same level as them these days.
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Indeed.
I’ve enjoyed the last ten years dining off the occasion crumb from the top table.
PNE’s defeat today effectively consigned them to the 64th, I think, consecutive year outside the first division.
I’ve enjoyed the last ten years dining off the occasion crumb from the top table.
PNE’s defeat today effectively consigned them to the 64th, I think, consecutive year outside the first division.
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Re: Clermont v Ulster, Saturday April 13 12:30pm (UK Time) TNT Sports - Actual Channel TBC
Remains to be seen whether they have forgotten how to choke in finals. Been a few years since they've won one.MightyRearranger wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:10 pmTo be fair to him, he got turned over right in front of me last week. Half assed attempt at a clear out that led to a penalty.
It seems Leinster have forgotten how to choke against La Rochelle, need to find out what their secret is.
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Yep, no way were LR were getting close in that game after an indifferent season and the trip to Cape Town.