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by kingofthehill
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

There is actually some fairly reputable coaches at the regional schools as said above: Ballymena Academy- John Nicholl (Ballymena RFC) Dromore High- Rob Logan (Banbridge RFC) Coleraine Grammar- Ashley Blair (Ex Ulster) Dalriada- Bryan Young (Ex Ulster, Ireland and Ulster academy Coach) Rainey Endow...
by kingofthehill
Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

I think Sullivan Upper went through a golden period when Willie Anderson was there coaching. If my memory is correct, here's a piece of evidence that spending a bit of money on a good coach is well worth it. Is there not an argument for grammar schools in NI to have a sports stream, with both a fee...
by kingofthehill
Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

To be "placed' in Queens " they must go to Queens which is a University and not a college -- financial assistance would be given to the student rather than the University . Largan lad some of facilities at the Grammar schools in the Ulster are the equal of those in Leinster but the ethos ...
by kingofthehill
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:24 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

We should have one of the best youth systems about by now considering we have had a decade now with a free stadium which is a big money generator compared to before. And unlike others who only rent/are in big debt. Instead, we've blown the loot on expensive journeymen and still have gotten nowhere....
by kingofthehill
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

Too many squads, talent diluted in the north. If your not involved in an ulster training squad of some sort then it’s a surprise. Bring back Ulster schools when it was the best 15 players in the province. No need for u16,u17,u18 and u19. Too many egos being created. Sent from my iPhone using Tapata...
by kingofthehill
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

Disagree, good to cast the net far and wide. It hasn’t stopped Munster or Connacht. Need to get more youngsters involved, more from GAA background especially (it’s starting to have an effect with the woman’s game) and massively (almost professionalise) improve coaching at schools and club level. As...
by kingofthehill
Tue Sep 05, 2023 6:16 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

Disagree, good to cast the net far and wide. It hasn’t stopped Munster or Connacht. Need to get more youngsters involved, more from GAA background especially (it’s starting to have an effect with the woman’s game) and massively (almost professionalise) improve coaching at schools and club level. As...
by kingofthehill
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Any word on the Academy?
Replies: 3520
Views: 588002

Re: Any word on the Academy?

Too many squads, talent diluted in the north. If your not involved in an ulster training squad of some sort then it’s a surprise. Bring back Ulster schools when it was the best 15 players in the province. No need for u16,u17,u18 and u19. Too many egos being created. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
by kingofthehill
Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Technobabble
Topic: Licence expired?
Replies: 38
Views: 11695

Re: Licence expired?

Still can’t get signed in on Tapatalk. This happened a number of years ago and felt like the forum died from it.

Anyone got the app working again?
by kingofthehill
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Heineken/Challenge Cup Format 23/24
Replies: 144
Views: 172499

Re: Heineken/Challenge Cup Format 23/24

Neill_M wrote:Bel Tel have leaked the fixtures.

Sat Dec 9 Bath Away 3:15pm
Sat Dec 16 R92 Home 8pm
Sat Jan 13 Toulouse Home 8pm
Sat Jan 20 Harlequins Away 1pm
Brilliant for ulster.

Home to the French teams gives us a huge opportunity and brings in more fans.


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by kingofthehill
Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: View frae thae Hill
Topic: Heineken/Challenge Cup Format 23/24
Replies: 144
Views: 172499

Heineken/Challenge Cup Format 23/24

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Big news and great news.

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by kingofthehill
Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides
Replies: 578
Views: 430562

Re: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides

Sharks and Stormers away just before H cup is a disaster. Nice finish to the season with Leinster home and Munster away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So not back to the year 1 matches Bulls and Stormers away? Is it Zebre / Benetton away? Maybe I picked it up wrong, I was more interested in wh...
by kingofthehill
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides
Replies: 578
Views: 430562

Re: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides

Sharks and Stormers away just before H cup is a disaster. Nice finish to the season with Leinster home and Munster away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So not back to the year 1 matches Bulls and Stormers away? Is it Zebre / Benetton away? Maybe I picked it up wrong, I was more interested in wh...
by kingofthehill
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides
Replies: 578
Views: 430562

Re: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides

justinr73 wrote:Sharks away again then?
Don’t know why I’m doubting myself now[emoji23]


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by kingofthehill
Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Provincial an' aither teams
Topic: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides
Replies: 578
Views: 430562

Re: URC 2022/23 - Other Sides

Sharks and Stormers away just before H cup is a disaster.

Nice finish to the season with Leinster home and Munster away.


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