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Apologies...see previous info on the International thread

May be the wrong thread but...John Cooney called up to the Ireland squad.

Indeed. It’s disappointing that UR seems to lack the backbone to make a decision based on the clear legal position. Instead it folds before the opinion of ‘experts’ - opinion which appears flimsy in the light of published evidence. Oh wait...this sounds familiar...

So is the medical advice given to UR different to the medical advice given to the IFA?

One would like to see the evidence behind this decision. Thanks Carol.

Wrong side of the ref, not red...

In my view it was a typical Henderson attempt to disrupt the scrum half by shoving into the ruck at the moment the scrum half’s hands touched the ball. The shoulder followed the arms (inevitably) as it always does (it’s almost impossible for the arms to follow the shoulder from that angle) and made ...

No Craig Gilroy or Bill Johnston either. Who is the alternate out-half option should Madigan get injured? John Cooney?

WestDr, I’ve read the FAQs again and take your point. While the FAQ to which I referred is capable of more than one interpretation, the others are unambiguous, as is the email to ST holders.

On the UR website, under FAQs, posted 8 June, is the following Information: “What is the deadline to claim the credit, or full refund, that I am entitled to? The deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 30 June. Following the 30 June deadline, any outstanding credit / refund amount will be gratefully received by ...

Brilliant! What a player, what a man!

Well, I seem to have hit a nerve. For the avoidance of doubt I do consider you an authentic rugby supporter and have regularly enjoyed and benefitted from your comments on this forum. That is not in doubt. Nor is my respect for Leicester Tigers, a true rugby club. But what passed yesterday for a rug...