Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
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Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Preview: Leinster v UlsterLeinster's five game unbeaten run in the Guinness PRO12 came to an end in Limerick on St Stephen's Day.
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The Leinstermen have not lost successive encounters in the competition in the same season since 2010/11.
Leinster have won their last 19 fixtures in all competitions at the RDS Arena since drawing there 29-all with Ospreys in September 2013, whilst their most recent defeat at the venue came when Ulster were the visitors in the PRO12 when Michael Chieka was in charge in March 2013.
Ulster defeated Connacht 13-10 in Belfast in round 11 of the Guinness PRO12 to end a two game losing streak in the tournament. The Ulstermen's only victory on the road in any tournament this season was at Cardiff Blues in round 3 of the PRO12.
Leinster have won their last four encounters with Ulster since the men from the North were victorious 22-18 at the RDS on 30 March 2013 - the Ulstermen's only victory on Leinster soil since 1999.
At RDS Arena, 2.40pm. Live on Sky Sports and BBC Northern Ireland
Referee: Marius Mitrea (FIR, 35th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Eddie Hogan-O'Connell, Mark Connolly (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: Eugene Ryan (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)
A neutral ref
The mexicans are expected to bring back some of their Irish players, also have Ben Teo and McFadden fit again. Bowe and Best expected to be back for Ulster. Decision to be made on the fitness of Wilson and Pienaar later in the week.
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The Leinstermen have not lost successive encounters in the competition in the same season since 2010/11.
Leinster have won their last 19 fixtures in all competitions at the RDS Arena since drawing there 29-all with Ospreys in September 2013, whilst their most recent defeat at the venue came when Ulster were the visitors in the PRO12 when Michael Chieka was in charge in March 2013.
Ulster defeated Connacht 13-10 in Belfast in round 11 of the Guinness PRO12 to end a two game losing streak in the tournament. The Ulstermen's only victory on the road in any tournament this season was at Cardiff Blues in round 3 of the PRO12.
Leinster have won their last four encounters with Ulster since the men from the North were victorious 22-18 at the RDS on 30 March 2013 - the Ulstermen's only victory on Leinster soil since 1999.
At RDS Arena, 2.40pm. Live on Sky Sports and BBC Northern Ireland
Referee: Marius Mitrea (FIR, 35th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Eddie Hogan-O'Connell, Mark Connolly (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: Eugene Ryan (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)
A neutral ref
The mexicans are expected to bring back some of their Irish players, also have Ben Teo and McFadden fit again. Bowe and Best expected to be back for Ulster. Decision to be made on the fitness of Wilson and Pienaar later in the week.
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
I'm expecting a Leinster backlash but I hope they will have one eye on the euro cup. If Pienaar is back we may have a chance but if they put out a strong pack we may get undone in and around the breakdown. If Roger is out I'd dread to think what our backrow will be.
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
This has all the makings of a classic cripple fight. I'd take a LBP now, but they've been so bad that I'm half-dreaming of a win...
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Crazy optimism you two.
We are going to be thrashed, anything else will be a miracle I'm afraid
We are going to be thrashed, anything else will be a miracle I'm afraid
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
I don't think Leinster will be thrashing anyone on current form. We might be scrapping with them for fourth place for the remainder of the season.Eggs wrote:Crazy optimism you two.
We are going to be thrashed, anything else will be a miracle I'm afraid
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
From having a quick read on Leinsterfans, they're not feeling too confident either.
It could be a real dour-fest, but on the other hand there's every chance we could get our asses handed to us on a plate.
I'd love us to sneak a win but will settle for a LBP.
It could be a real dour-fest, but on the other hand there's every chance we could get our asses handed to us on a plate.
I'd love us to sneak a win but will settle for a LBP.
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
What Dave said.
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Not necessarily -the real ref could be watching on TV - and the first half could last up to 55 minutes with this guyNeill_M wrote:At RDS Arena, 2.40pm. Live on Sky Sports and BBC Northern Ireland
Referee: Marius Mitrea (FIR, 35th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Eddie Hogan-O'Connell, Mark Connolly (both IRFU)
Citing Commissioner: Eugene Ryan (IRFU)
TMO: Jude Quinn (IRFU)
A neutral ref
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Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Not confident at all. Nothing about us recently has suggested we have any chance on Saturday. As poor as Leinster have been over the past few games, the last time they lost at the RDS was in March 2013 to us.
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Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Leinster by 45
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
I do feel confident, they are under more pressure than us. The MOC out brigade are way ahead of the Doaky out movement (even though it is kept under wraps due to Kiss coming back).
The D4 heads are not happy and I think this game could get fiery. I actually hope that it does. I really feel we have an opportunity to win. Paddy needs a big game and to get his kicks. It could come down to kicking the points.
The D4 heads are not happy and I think this game could get fiery. I actually hope that it does. I really feel we have an opportunity to win. Paddy needs a big game and to get his kicks. It could come down to kicking the points.
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Pienaar needs to start and take over the goal kicking duties. Paddy can kick for touch though.
I have my own tv channel, what have you got?
Re: Leinster v Ulster 03/01/15 14:40 ko Sky/BBCNI
Come on Ulster (bam -ba-lam}
Come on Ulster [bam-ba -lam}
ULster team {bam-ba -Lam
Make you scream [bam-baLam}
Play Like a Dream {bam-ba-lam}
Come on Ulster {bam -ba lam}
Come on Ulster {bam-ba-lam }
Ulster men ( bam-Ba -lam}
Win again { bam -ba- lam }
best since when Bam -ba-lam}
Come on ulster {bam -ba -lam]
Come on Ulster {Bam ba lam }
Got the rhythm Bam -ba -lam }
Got the style {bam-ba laM}
Are the best team {bam-ba-lam ]
By a mile [bam -ba -lam }
come on Ulster {bam-ba-lam }
Come on Ulster{ bam -ba-lam]
Go to leinster [bam-ba-lam }
score a trio {bam-ba-lam}
just to annoy { Bam-ba-lam }
Pug ugly Leo {bam ba lam }
Come on Ulster [bam-ba -lam}
ULster team {bam-ba -Lam
Make you scream [bam-baLam}
Play Like a Dream {bam-ba-lam}
Come on Ulster {bam -ba lam}
Come on Ulster {bam-ba-lam }
Ulster men ( bam-Ba -lam}
Win again { bam -ba- lam }
best since when Bam -ba-lam}
Come on ulster {bam -ba -lam]
Come on Ulster {Bam ba lam }
Got the rhythm Bam -ba -lam }
Got the style {bam-ba laM}
Are the best team {bam-ba-lam ]
By a mile [bam -ba -lam }
come on Ulster {bam-ba-lam }
Come on Ulster{ bam -ba-lam]
Go to leinster [bam-ba-lam }
score a trio {bam-ba-lam}
just to annoy { Bam-ba-lam }
Pug ugly Leo {bam ba lam }
Within this carapace of skepticism there lives an optimist