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May 2, 2006 8:22 am
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On 22-23 July irish champions will defend the title of the International Beach Rugby Cup of Liganno Sabbiadoro, Italy. Scottish, English, Italian champions of...
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May 2, 2006 8:22 am
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We play Wales, France, England, Scotland and Italy in that order. After game 3, we could be talking about a grand slam or a wooden spoon.... From Leinster...
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May 3, 2006 4:12 pm
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St. Patrick's, Roma, pizza and red wine, possible Grand Slam,..mmmm? Where and when can I order tickets? ... From: irishrugby@yahoogroups.com...
Brand, John
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May 4, 2006 7:28 am
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I went two years ago - fantastic 6N trip. Was able to buy my tickets online via the Italian Union site about 6 weeks before the game. They didn't go on general...
I'd 14th that. Just back from a jaunt in Oz where I watched the match in a bar in the middle of Brisbane at 3am with a handful of Munster and Leinster ...
I'd also like to apologise for the horrendous English and punctuation in that previous post. I noted that there was some talk on the AIL league too last week,...
... Heineken cup based on position in the Celtic League. not pleasant, but has to be done. ... Frank, HEC qualification is based on Celtic League results, and...
Division 1; Shannon v Clontarf Division 2; Terenure v Dolphin Division 3; Clonakilty v Suttonians Should be a cracking day out. Interesting offer at the end of...
Well it's interesting.... What came first? The winning, not the fans DENIS WALSH AS A body of people Munster rugby supporters tend to be pleased with ...
Peadar Kelly
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May 9, 2006 6:33 am
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Well that's a massively disgenous article. Munster really operated as a proper province in 95-96, before then it was the slightly haphazard interpros. I do...
To describe fans in such terms is insulting (ie johnny come lately's, bandwagon jumpers).. professional teams depend on success to attract supporters, sure...
That's the thing exactly. Munster rugby has always had fairly good support, whether it's been manifested through the clubs or the province. Munster didn't have...
It is Leinster V Munster in the finals of all three divisional playoffs this Saturday: 12:00 - Suttonians V Clonakilty (Anglesea Road) 2:00 - Terenure V...
I think there is a backlash... while we all like Irish teams to do well there is a whole host of things about the Munster scene that is getting a bit tired...
On Ebay they are going for about €300 each. On here they are as common as rocking horse shoite. shave@... wrote: Long shot - what's the going rate...
In every sport and in every country there is a team which generates a greater level of excitement than others. Likewise, while every successful team has its...
I remember an AIL game between Shannon and Garryowen around '93 when 12,000 fans turned up at Thomond Pk. The same day Munsters played Ballymena at the...
I think its a good article and poses a question on what fuels fans' loyalty to their teams in any sports actually. Look at England cricket fans for example....
Justin Deegan
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May 9, 2006 6:26 pm
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Justin, If Walsh had articulated it as eloquently as you have below then I genuinely believe it would be a very interesting debate. Fact is there always have...
Bristol sign Irish scrum-half Tuesday May 09 2006 Brian O'Riordan quits Leinster for the Memorial Ground Bristol Rugby Head Coach Richard Hill on Tuesday...
well with whitaker arriving his game time was always going to be limited. hopefully he can be turned into a decent scrumhalf as bristol after leinster failed...
Peadar Kelly
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May 9, 2006 8:49 pm
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I guess so Peadar but it will mean that Easterby will still be required, won't he be 38 next year? ________________________________ From:...
I'm not sure i agree with the whole play off system.... Sexy play-offs would beef up Celtic League Gerry Thornley On Rugby: Appearances, or to adopt a fitting...
Peadar Kelly
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May 9, 2006 10:15 pm
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Just watched another absolutely woeful display from changeleng...lang...langer. Celtic league really needs to sort out the standard of Scottish officiating....
Peadar Kelly
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May 9, 2006 10:16 pm
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Towns cup Tullamore 25 - 3 Wicklow 2nds Towns cup Portlaoise 13 - 14 Boyne So what if "new" people are supporting leinster or munster. We want the game to grow...
Cheers Colin ;-( ________________________________ From: irishrugby@yahoogroups.com [mailto:irishrugby@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Colin Burkley Sent: May 9,...
Bitter, twisted, poisonous little rat - the only printable words I can think of for Walsh. By his thinking the minute you start to become a fan of a team you...