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our backrow was completely unbalanced. Not having a 7 and instead playing 3 ball carriers is just stupid. TOL's pass too slow at this level. Darcy played way below his standard. too many unforced errors. Still, it was the first game and away. A win is a win and all that. Everything hangs on next Sun...

Munster in the Amlin is good news for Connacht as if they win it then the westies get into the Heiny at last and Irish rugby may move up a gear.
Mind you, Munster will probably have to beat a French team away to get through the Amlin quarters.

Forget Kearney. He's out til March.
The problem is that Luke had a dreadful game on Saturday and it's hard to see who can come in at FB.

Sean O'Brien is immense. I cannot see how he can not be picked for Ireland

The years caught up with Munster yesterday. For such a physical game like rugby, they had way too many over 30s. They need a massive rebuilding programme. The worrying signs for them have been the slow development of their academy and the over reliance on worn out old guys. Anyway thanks for the mem...

Why don't Ulster sign him?
NOC is not doing much for you.

From the top headline on today's official IRFU website: :cheers: :salut: 2011 Rugby World Cup - Travel With Trevor 28 December 2010, 1:33 pmBy Editor Are you heading to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup? Then why not travel with Trevor Brennan Rugby Tours © http://www.Inpho.ie Are you planning a t...

Sorry Ulster, I thought you would do better especially after the Bath games, but some of your play was very naive. Sean O'Brien is on fire but really where were the tackles tonight? As I have said before thanks for giving us Boss. He mightn't be world class but he brings a lot to the party. Speaking...

On reflection, it was up there with the best atmosphere I have ever experienced at a rugby match. The Auvergnais just sang away all the time, especially after a score: <bouncing>Qui ne saute pas n'est pas Auvergnat!</bouncing><bouncing>Qui ne saute pas n'est pas Auvergnat!</bouncing> They were lovel...

Just back from Clermont.
What a fabulous atmosphere,
They have great supporters who were extremely friendly and gracious.
Our team did us proud and the physicality was exceptional.
Nice to see the young guns coming through.
What a difficult destination to get to!

See Irish Times breaking news. Dublin is covered in snow. Why don't you look at the RDS rather than Donnybrook? Ulster consider moving tie to Dublin NOEL O’REILLY Rugby: Although they remain hopeful Ravenhill will be available when Saturday comes, Ulster have already approached the Leinster Branch t...

Trevor Brennan is organising a tour to the RWC. He's advertising during the Top 14 matches on setanta.
Sounds good.
Any takers?

Interesting take on BOD and Earls in this morning's Independent: Jason Holland believes Keith Earls should be wearing the Ireland No 13 shirt. Photo: Sportsfile Friday November 26 2010 MUNSTER assistant coach Jason Holland believes Keith Earls should be wearing the Ireland No 13 shirt -- and not Bri...

I am very sorry to hear about this as I was sure a fully fit Pollock would have made the Irish WC team.
It's a tough old game with a huge attrition rate.

Ferris frustrated over All Blacks' tactics Stephen Ferris has expressed his dismay that New Zealand escaped punishment for their cynical play at the breakdown in yesterday’s 38-18 victory over Ireland. ‘Streetwise’ is the term used to describe the All Blacks’ mastery of slowing down or killing oppos...