Not the Ulster Ravens

[Russ]

Any score?

We're holding them to 0-0 (-40')

Jeez so they're in those dodgy changing rooms that I've been informed have been done up?

[Cap'n Grumpy]

Any score?

We're holding them to 0-0 (-40')

But Lutton has been sighted

[Russ]

Any score?

We're holding them to 0-0 (-40')

But Lutton has been sighted

In Friar Tucks

[LegsLikeSausages]

I heard a rumour, just a rumour mind, that the Ravens might have.................





........won!

[Dave]

Any reception in Bawnbridge?

[Nightsoil]

Read elsewhere that it finished 15-13, Andrew and Taggart with tries for the Ravens.

[Dave]

Considering the Munster side that would be a decent win.

[solidarity]

Sounds like an excellent win!

Without wanting to divert from the glory of the moment, having read above about the changing facilities, do I remember rightly that when we played against Banbridge many moons ago, we changed in a sort of garage behind a pub?

[BR]

Anyone injured? Anyone dismissed?

[Dave]

Can you be cited from an 'A' fixture?

[TheWonDon]

15-13 win, but by the skin of our veritable teeth. JJ Hanrahan missed a penalty with the last kick of the game. Penalty was awarded for infringing at a maul that was headed for the try line before collapsing.

Played in fits & starts. I got there late but think McCluskey had went off injured. Though he didn't appear to be limping or anything. Hopefully someone can shed a bit more light on it. Some very nice handling, passing & movement on occasion combined with some silly errors. Munster were 6-0 up before a decent Ulster try (maybe Michael Allen, apologies can't remember). Heaney missed the conversion.

Second half Munster ramped things up in the forwards, started throwing their weight around & hammering us at the scrum. They got a converted try from a decent line out drive. Warwick & Murphy (yeah me too) came on though & sorted the scrum out.

Ulster got a try back after a great breakout move from deep in their own half. Some more pressure from Ulster & Heaney nailed a penalty in front of the posts. Conor Joyce caught the kick-off stepped the Munster chasers and passed well. Donncha O'Callaghan clattered him late though & seen yellow for his troubles.

Munster were then pressing in the final moments, before said missed penalty.

Not a great match report, apologies. Decent spells in fits & starts, but definitely two sides not used to playing with each other.

Special mention for Donnacha Ryan, he played at blindside & I thought he was excellent. Good to see him back.

[shamalicious]

Match report: http://www.ulsterrugby.com/News/LatestN ... A-13-.aspx

[TheElephantMan]

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[TheElephantMan]

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[BR]

Can you be cited from an 'A' fixture?

Friendlies don't normally have citing officials and provinces don't usually cite other provinces. I expect at least 7 of our squad to be banned by this time next week!