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  1. M

    URC 2023/24 Round 14

    The Lions record is a bit flawed too as they have played alot of away games.
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    The Ulster Thread

    Doak is a player that seems to have regressed this last year. And he does have the tools. Ulster hopefully do sort it in the off-season as they are needed.
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    URC 2023/24 Round 14

    We are a decent team when everyone available. We even rotated tonight. Yes the red helped but we were value for the win and it was some atmosphere. Felt like a final so credit to the Bulls fans and our own
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    The Ulster Thread

    Was it bad tonight? Just saw the result and know Cooney kicked winner. Seen comments on ref too
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    A great big Munster thread

    If you seen his other half. You'd see why 😀
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    The Leinster thread

    They'll still be fine as tickets always come floating closer to time. But it is a great result. Both semifinals sold out very fast which is great and shows the appetite is there. Especially when you consider 3 Nations represented
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    The Leinster thread

    2 sold out semifinals and a sold out final is a great advert for European rugby.
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    The Leinster thread

    Croker is set to sell out which is great to see. Also crazy that Northampton Saints will earn more financially from this game than a sold out SF in Stadium MK.
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    The Leinster thread

    On a bank holiday you'd hope it helps. Will be great spectacle. The other semi sold out in less than 30mins. If you get 2 sold out semifinals and final it is super for the tournament
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    The Leinster thread

    If it a sellout it great for the competition. Croker is horrible if it isn't massively filled.
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    Irish Provincial Structure

    Ben was a different case. Ben was offered the moon and stars with Scotland and wanted to push on for international honours. Once he was Scottish the IRFU would not sanction a new deal.
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    Irish Provincial Structure

    Just on the Harry Byrne comment. This is where the benefit of the CC happens. As all the money saved from top players is saved it allows the 2nd and 3rd choice guys to be paid in similar level to starters of other provinces. That is how likes of Deegan, Ruddock, Harry B, Frawley and many more...
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    The Leinster thread

    I think the JGP announcement is coming today so hold tight ;)
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    The Leinster thread

    Did I see no U18s allowed in hill somewhere too. Madness if true. Davin is miles from pitch but I'd rather be up high between 22 and halfway than stuck in corner on lower. EPRC didn't think it true. Like the focus should have been lower prices and packing place as much as possible. It'd be good...
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    The Leinster thread

    Not Leinster's fault but seems that Croker will do well to sell 40-45k tickets. Top tier won't be open at moment and patches of stadium not open. It a bad stadium if not 60k+ in terms of atmosphere for GAA. It harder for rugby as pitch dimensions mean the fans are that bit away from European...
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    Irish Provincial Structure

    But it more the Limerick schools are catching up. Like we do have a team of coaches based in Cork. I'm not sure how it looks from the outside but the access is not an issue. Cork schools are ahead as they have a lot more funding but even they are not producing the top top guys. Like look at most...
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    Irish Provincial Structure

    We actually have more Cork players now than ever before coming through academies and that. UCC didn't want Munster base and CIT just couldn't provide facilities required.
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    Irish Provincial Structure

    I would add also and we are doing ok here. We compete against hurling which is massive in all counties. But a totally different skillset. At schools level even this is nearly as "pro" as senior intercounty levels. Like Dublin doesn't have this same issue with the younger hurlers. I know there is...
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    A great big Munster thread

    Last I heard not looking likely but not dead in the water either.
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    Irish Provincial Structure

    But here is where you are totally missing the point. Cork clubs are picky at best of times. Like alot of Munster players do help out with local clubs. You look at Michaels or Rocks facilities. They have top S&C coaches, they have their own astro pitches or 2 or 3 training pitches. They have...
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