The Leinster thread

[dangandan]

Yeap but i'm sure there must be a case. It's a very specific allegation to randomly make. I also wish a termination of contract would happen but think it's unlikely.

 

[big ginger 8]

The racism allegations are disgusting.

Can anyone tell me why Schmidt is willing to play three hookers but leave the starting props on for the whole game? McGrath has got about 15 minutes over two games I want to see Irish props developing so give him game time.

Snoop do you know the status of any of the injured players?

 

[profitius]

It looks like nothing happened with regards to the name calling. Its like something you'd see in a school yard!

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Something doesn't stack up. If it was just a misunderstanding, why hasn't an apology been forthcoming for slandering the two players who were named? The allegations are horrible if they're untrue. If there were racist comments, why aren't Northampton standing behind their player?

 

[big ginger 8]

Eamonn Sheridan's knee injury looks like ligament damage so will be out until the new year.

 

[munstermuffin]

Something doesn't stack up. If it was just a misunderstanding, why hasn't an apology been forthcoming for slandering the two players who were named? The allegations are horrible if they're untrue. If there were racist comments, why aren't Northampton standing behind their player?

Was always going to be one of those incidents where it'll all be brushed under the carpet and be a big misunderstanding.
I agree 1 party must take responsibility and if it is a genuine misinterpretation then Saints or their player especially should apologize for making it public as something like that could ruin a reputation and well effect any sponsorship these guys may have.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/8347.php

Leinster Rugby regret to announce the immediate retirement of out-half Ian McKinley due to an injury that has resulted in him losing the sight in his left eye...

He took an accidental stud in his eye during an AIL game about 18 months ago. Such a shame since he looked like a very good player.

 

[munstermuffin]

Sad news as he had good potential

 

[big ginger 8]

Sad news rated him higher than Madigan and he'd looked like he'd recovered.

 

[coonor]

Never good to hear that an injury has resulted in the end of someones career especially when they are young and promising. I wish him the best in what ever he has planned for the future.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/8490.php

Leinster Rugby have announced details of an ambitious second-row recruitment drive - entitled Route 6'6" -which will involve an Open Screening Day scheduled to take place in Donnybrook Stadium on Saturday, 8th October from 9.30am-12.30pm...

The initiative will involve the likes of Leinster Academy Manager Colin McEntee and Leinster 'A' Manager Malcolm O'Kelly as well as fitness and conditioning staff within the provincial set up and is aimed at sourcing and introducing new second-row forwards to the game. It is anticipated that this will lead to further positional-specific screening days for other positions in the future.
Commenting on the initiative, Colin McEntee said: "First and foremost this is about players and our clubs. We want to help introduce rugby to people of a particular height - in this case over 6'5" or 6'6" - who may or may not have played the game before.
"This initiative is open to those who have never played rugby before, as well as to those who may have given up the game for one reason or another. It's also open to people who currently compete in an alternative sport and who have always wanted to play rugby.
"In essence, if there is a will to learn, we have the technical ability to help them."
Applications are open to players between the ages of 17 - 23 to attend a free Screening Day in Donnybrook.

Ulster launched a similar initiative at the beginning of the summer. They must have had some success identifying talent if Leinster are following suit. I suppose it indicates that there's a serious lack of quality second row prospects in the country at present.

If even one player is uncovered under this scheme, it'll be a worthwhile exercise despite how bizarre it currently seems. GAA and basketball players are the most obvious potential targets. I've seen suggestions on LF.com that athletes of Irish origin in the US and Australia could also be targets down the line.

 

[Peat]

Ulster launched a similar initiative at the beginning of the summer. They must have had some success identifying talent if Leinster are following suit. I suppose it indicates that there's a serious lack of quality second row prospects in the country at present.

If even one player is uncovered under this scheme, it'll be a worthwhile exercise despite how bizarre it currently seems. GAA and basketball players are the most obvious potential targets. I've seen suggestions on LF.com that athletes of Irish origin in the US and Australia could also be targets down the line.

Your logic makes sense - I've seen nothing anywhere to speak to the success of the scheme or otherwise. Logically, there should be people talking about new big people rolling up to their clubs mind, I've seen none of that on the forums.

 

[profitius]

Theres a shortage in Leinster and Ulster. A young second row from Munster has moved to the Ulster academy and Leinster for all their schools are not producing many second rows. It must have something to do with the coaching I reckon.

Looking at the GAA would be the way to go. Leinster approached a gaelic footballer a few years back.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

I don't know if it's down to coaching or simply a lack of quality prospects. For some reason Leinster struggle to bring through second rows and hookers but are churning out players in every other position. In Munster, young players taking up the game had/have Keith Wood and Paul O'Connell as their heros in those positions and aspire to be like them. If you're a young player in Leinster would you grow up wanting to have a mullet like Shane Byrne or look like Leo Cullen?!

Leinster approached a gaelic footballer a few years back.

Brendan Murphy from Carlow.

 

[Peat]

There's not a thing twixt heaven and earth that wishes to grow up to look like Leo Cullen.

Second rows will always be tricky, as the first perquisite is to be 6'5"+ and thats rare enough without asking for things like athleticism, hand-eye coordination, aggression and so on.

I know at Ulster there seems to be a genuine struggle to find players who are big enough for the pack in general, nevermind locks, hence the recruitment of several IQ players from outside the province (three of whom can play second row I believe) for the academy. Leinster though you'd think would have no trouble finding players compared to Connacht or Munster, simple rule of numbers....

Speaking of Connacht, they beat Leinster in the U20 Interpro. Don't feel too bad, they did the same to Ulster... apparently they're huge; maybe Leinster and Ulster should send west for some diet tips...

 

[Peat]

Any of youse at the A game at Donnybrook tonight?

 

[lucky number 7]

There's not a thing twixt heaven and earth that wishes to grow up to look like Leo Cullen.

Second rows will always be tricky, as the first perquisite is to be 6'5"+ and thats rare enough without asking for things like athleticism, hand-eye coordination, aggression and so on.

I know at Ulster there seems to be a genuine struggle to find players who are big enough for the pack in general, nevermind locks, hence the recruitment of several IQ players from outside the province (three of whom can play second row I believe) for the academy. Leinster though you'd think would have no trouble finding players compared to Connacht or Munster, simple rule of numbers....

Speaking of Connacht, they beat Leinster in the U20 Interpro. Don't feel too bad, they did the same to Ulster... apparently they're huge; maybe Leinster and Ulster should send west for some diet tips...

Eating babies.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Any of youse at the A game at Donnybrook tonight?

I didn't go but given the experience of the respective packs, Leinster's blowout win is hardly surprising - all of the starting Leinster A pack have played in the Pro12 this season as opposed to maybe two of Ulster's pack. The result doesn't matter a jot, it's individual performances, you want individuals to step up and show they're good enough for the Pro12 and Heineken Cup. In that regard and from what I've read, Chris Farrell looked good for Ulster.

Leinster's backs were supposed to have looked awesome.

 

[King_D'Arcy]

I heard Conway was tearing **** up left right and centre.

 

[big ginger 8]

Was Jack McGrath or Hudson playing? If so how'd they gey on?