The UAFC

kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:03 pm

HammerTime wrote:Outrageously low success rate.

I would be looking into what Brentford football club do.

https://twitter.com/joepompliano/status ... OADH0bskBQ


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Wow! Logical, sensible, albeit with a serious (but not out of the question) investment.
Having said that, when did logic ever have a place at Ravers?

Bonus point win for Ireland 20s v Australia in a very soggy Cape down in South Africa, Galwayesque. 30-10.

These u20 tournaments need to be held on plastic pitches. Stir

Ulster Rugby Academy Squad 2023-24
Year 1:

Forwards:

Cameron Doak (Prop)
Jack Boal (Prop)
Jacob Boyd (Prop)
Zac Solomon (Hooker)
Henry Walker (Hooker)
Charlie Irvine (Second Row)
Josh Stevens (Back Row)
Tom Brigg (Back Row)

Backs:

Ethan Graham (Wing/Full Back)
Lukas Kenny (Wing/ Full Back)
Ben McFarlane (Wing/ Full Back)

Year 2:

Forwards:

Scott Wilson (Prop)
Joe Hopes (Second Row)
Lorcan McLaughlin (Back Row)
James McNabney (Back Row)

Backs:

Rory Telfer (Wing/ Full Back)

Year 3:

Forwards:

George Saunderson (Prop)

Backs:

James Humphreys (Fly-half)

Anyone know anything about Tom Brigg? Coming up from Blackrock.

Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

ljsulster wrote:Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

Brother of Thomas?


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kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:27 pm

ljsulster wrote:Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

Brother of Thomas?


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Yes

ljsulster wrote:

kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:27 pm

ljsulster wrote:Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

Brother of Thomas?


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Yes

If he is as talented as his brother then it’s another huge loss.


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kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:29 pm

ljsulster wrote:

kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:27 pm

ljsulster wrote:Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

Brother of Thomas?


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Yes

If he is as talented as his brother then it’s another huge loss.


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Anyone know why Armstrong quit? If he has real talent, why not stick at it?

ljsulster wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:26 pm Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

Would he have started for the U19s this summer? Logan played up last year for the U19s while Armstrong stayed with U18s - suggests Logan ahead in the pecking order perhaps?

solidarity wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:22 pm

kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:29 pm

ljsulster wrote:

kingofthehill wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:27 pm

ljsulster wrote:Disappointed to hear the news this week that Irish u18 scrumhalf David Armstrong has chosen to quit the age grade pathway, he was a talent who would’ve just missed out on an academy contract which will now go probably to Clark Logan next year

Brother of Thomas?


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Yes

If he is as talented as his brother then it’s another huge loss.


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Anyone know why Armstrong quit? If he has real talent, why not stick at it?

Think he wishes to study in England or Scotland.

Ulsters partnership with Queens is off to a good start.

Does anyone know if Henry Walker the new academy hooker from saracens will be playing for the u19s this summer?

ljsulster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:55 am Does anyone know if Henry Walker the new academy hooker from saracens will be playing for the u19s this summer?

Hasn’t been training with them thus far anyway. Will be interested if he’s actually part of the IQ team travelling over to play the U19s - think they are due to have a fixture Wed 26th July.

Tap+Go wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:14 pm

ljsulster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:55 am Does anyone know if Henry Walker the new academy hooker from saracens will be playing for the u19s this summer?

Hasn’t been training with them thus far anyway. Will be interested if he’s actually part of the IQ team travelling over to play the U19s - think they are due to have a fixture Wed 26th July.

U19s were training v the Academy today & think Walker was running with the Academy. He seemed to be U18 last year so would have been good to see him with U19s if still ok age-wise but seems like not happening.