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Post by thebandwagonsociety Mon 1 Oct - 16:08

First topic message reminder :

Leinster & Munster coming off away losses (Connacht & Ospreys respectively).
How much will Leinster rebound?
Is this the usual slow start, or a malaise within the squad?

Squad updates/Teams to follow


Leinster Squad Update: 1 Oct 14:30
Rob Kearney (back) and Gordon D’Arcy (rib) are major doubts for the province and they will continue to be assessed ahead of Friday’s lunchtime team announcement. South African second row Quinn Roux suffered a shoulder injury and he is expected to miss this weekend’s derby match.
Meanwhile, Shane Jennings is expected to shake off the ill effects of an ankle injury which he sustained on the hour mark in Connacht, though it is likely to curtail his on-field involvement in training this week. It is hoped that club captain Leo Cullen (arm) will also return to the panel either this week or next, while Isaac Boss (arm) is getting closer to a return to action.

The province are expected to be boosted by the return of the likes of Jamie Heaslip, Kevin McLaughlin, Brian O’Driscoll, Eoin Reddan, Jonathan Sexton and Richardt Strauss to the panel this week.

There are two significant imminent landmarks for the province with Cian Healy, who turns 25 on Sunday, in line to make his 100th provincial appearance, while Naas number eight Heaslip’s next appearance will be his 150th.

Munster Squad Update: 1 October
Good news from the Munster camp is that the injuries picked up in the game on Saturday at the Liberty Stadium are not causing great concern.


Conor Murray required stitches to a cut above his eye but shortly after he returned it was thought to be in his best interests to replace him with Peter Stringer.
Stringer finished the game but suffered a calf injury and his progress will be monitored though the expectation is that both will be fit for consideration. The same applies to Marcus Horan who sustained a facial cut playing for Shannon.

Paul O'Connell (back), Johne Murphy (knee) and Luke O'Dea (ankle) are all expected to take a full part in training this week while Ian Nagle (shoulder) did likewise last week but will be given a week or so before being made available for selection and Cathal Sheridan (hand) and Ivan Dineen (groin) are also looking at a return in the same timeframe.


Mickado wrote:LEINSTER:

15: Ian Madigan
14: Andrew Conway
13: Brian O'Driscoll
12: Fergus McFadden
11: Isa Nacewa
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: Eoin Reddan

1: Heinke van der Merwe
2: Richardt Strauss
3: Mike Ross
4: Damian Browne
5: Devin Toner
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Shane Jennings
8: Jamie Heaslip CAPTAIN

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Sean Cronin
17: Jack McGrath
18: Jamie Hagan
19: Tom Denton
20: Jordi Murphy
21: John Cooney
22: Noel Reid
23: Fionn Carr


red_stag wrote:01: Dave Kilcoyne
02: Mike Sherry
03: BJ Botha
04: Donncha O'Callaghan
05: Donnacha Ryan
06: Dave O'Callaghan
07: Sean Dougall
08: Peter O'Mahony
09: Conor Murray
10: Ronan O'Gara
11: Simon Zebo
12: Casey Laulala
13: Keith Earls
14: Doug Howlett
15: Denis Hurley

16: Damien Varley
17: Wian du Preez
18: Stephen Archer
19: Billy Holland
20: Paddy Butler
21: Duncan Williams
22: Ian Keatley
23: James Downey

Post match report (Indo)
Having saddled themselves with the unwanted tag of league leaders in tries conceded, Leinster for a while looked like they might make serious headway in the other direction at Lansdowne Road last night. In the end they managed one more than they conceded, 3-2, and were happy enough to win, never mind miss out on the bonus.

The bad news is that their list of injured has grown even longer. Four players had to leave early from what was an entertaining contest for the huge crowd of 46,280 who fetched up on a perfect night for rugby. Kevin McLaughlin, Isa Nacewa, Brian O'Driscoll and Andrew Conway all took knocks. Conway's exit was via a stretcher, with a stinger, while McLaughlin will need a scan on a hyper-extended elbow, Nacewa is in trouble with a haematoma, and O'Driscoll sprained his ankle.

It remains to be seen who is fit for the opening defence of their Heineken Cup title, against Exeter in the RDS on Saturday, but as far as last night was concerned they were stuck with a back three of replacement scrumhalf John Cooney, outhalf Ian Madigan (in fairness he was selected at fullback) and Fionn Carr, who surely would have started if he hadn't missed a bad tackle in the five-try defeat in Galway last weekend.

Smelling the weakness in their opponents, Munster -- who came through the game in much better shape physically -- chased the home team down like men possessed. On 53 minutes they looked like they would be beaten out the gate when an outstanding try from O'Driscoll, converted from the touchline by the excellent Jonny Sexton, put Leinster 30-14 ahead.

Going down the final straight, however, it was a mad scramble. Conor Murray spread a bit of panic in the home crowd when, from a couple of metres out, he took advantage of empty corridor to dot the ball down. Replacement Ian Keatley nailed the conversion with a great kick, and Munster were on the charge. A couple of minutes later they looked on the verge of making it a one-point game.

Keith Earls was held up inches short, and when the ball squirted up referee Leighton Hodges said it was forward and Leinster escaped. Earls made another great burst heading into overtime, but by then the chances of two scores were non-existent.

When the game wasn't stopped for injuries it moved along at a cracking pace, helped by the service of man of the match Eoin Reddan -- his contribution to O'Driscoll's try was first class -- and, in the subtext of showing form for Ireland, Richardt Strauss made a compelling case. He looked like the player who took Leinster by storm when he arrived here three years ago. He did well to finger-tip-score the opening try, after just four minutes, but way better again in keeping the ball alive for the second, for Madigan.

"Yeah I thought he was really good," Joe Schmidt said. "There was one pinball effort where he took a ball behind him and was hit by two guys -- [Casey] Laulala was one of them, who tends not to leave a lot behind when he hits -- and ricocheted away in the lead-up to scoring [Madigan's try]. I thought he was very good."

It remains to be seen if Declan Kidney thinks the same. The Ireland coach will have been pleased with the form of Earls, and Simon Zebo, but it was hard for Munster to get a secure platform given the damage Mike Ross was doing to their scrum. Dave Kilcoyne, his opposite number, is a willing and aggressive ball carrier, but as you would expect he spent more time learning than lecturing in the tight. The ref did him for two penalties in a row -- one hit and one miss for Sexton -- and you felt for him.

Early on Munster looked like they had plenty to offer, with Peter O'Mahony responding within a couple of minutes of Strauss's try. By half-time Leinster had slipped out to 20-14. Ronan O'Gara kept Munster in touch with three penalties but then hit the post with a handy one early in the new half.

Straight from there, Leinster got motoring and hit their opponents with 10 points in four minutes -- first Sexton goaled from the touchline, and then O'Driscoll finished brilliantly after Fergus McFadden laid the groundwork through the middle, riding O'Gara's tackle, before great hands from Reddan kept it all going.

Rob Penney will be delighted with the way his team stuck to the task, but they badly need to get all their big players fit if their game is going to work. Schmidt, while wondering why so much trauma has landed at his door, will be glad that his team can generate this sort of momentum with so many players missing.

Scorers -- Leinster: R Strauss, I Madigan, B O'Driscoll try each; J Sexton 3 pens, 3 cons; Munster: P O'Mahony, C Murray try each; R O'Gara 3 pens; I Keatley con.

Leinster: I Madigan; A Conway (J Cooney 65), B O'Driscoll (N Reid 64), F McFadden, I Nacewa (F Carr 55); J Sexton, E Reddan; H van der Merwe, R Strauss (S Cronin 57), M Ross (J Hagan 65), D Browne (T Denton 73), D Toner, K McLaughlin (J Murphy 12), J Heaslip (capt), S Jennings.

Munster: D Hurley; D Howlett (capt), K Earls, C Laulala, S Zebo (J Downey 65); R O'Gara (I Keatley 60),C Murray; D Kilcoyne (W du Preez 57), M Sherry (D Varley 51 yc 54-64), BJ Botha, Donncha O'Callaghan (B Holland 49), D Ryan, Dave O'Callaghan (P Butler 70), P O'Mahony, S Dougall.

Referee: L Hodges (Wales)


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Post by Pot Hale Sat 6 Oct - 18:21

Is TG4 not available as an Add On channel on Sky?
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Post by munkian Sat 6 Oct - 18:23

There aren't any I'm afraid unless someone in Ireland decides to stream it.
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Post by munkian Sat 6 Oct - 18:28

http://www.vipboxsports.eu/watch/83315/1/leinster-vs-munster-live-stream-online.html

Try this
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Post by munkian Sat 6 Oct - 18:32

It works !, got laptop hooked to Tv as we speak
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Post by Golden Sat 6 Oct - 18:40

Try from Strauss.

7-0 Leinster

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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 18:41

Try O'Mahoney.
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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 18:44

That was poor from O'Gara- penalty advantage with an easy kick to come, good chance to try something with no downside if it doesn't come off! Why go for the drop? The 3 points are coming anyway.
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Post by Keesie_kee Sat 6 Oct - 18:48

Thanks for links Hug

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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 18:48

And again! Pointless! Kicking away advantage every time.

Declan Kidney is probably nodding away Rolling Eyes
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Post by ME-109 Sat 6 Oct - 18:56

Really no mention of the width put on the ball by ROG....
will be a good game if the ref doesnt spoil it

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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 18:58

Down with ROG..... oops sorry didn't see you there DOD.... Whistle Hug
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Post by munkian Sat 6 Oct - 18:59

ROG for Lions 10 Whistle
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Post by Sin é Sat 6 Oct - 19:00

Notch wrote:That was poor from O'Gara- penalty advantage with an easy kick to come, good chance to try something with no downside if it doesn't come off! Why go for the drop? The 3 points are coming anyway.

1) Eye on the bigger picture - might need one later in the season (Munster are away from home).
2) Slow the game down a bit - its very fast. They won't be able to keep this up for 80 mins.

Munster are playing really well.

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Post by LeinsterFan4life Sat 6 Oct - 19:02

Jenno is having another great game.

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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 19:03

Yeah, here comes the ROG is brill brigade. Munster are having a great game in many ways. A lot of super-talented youngsters out there. A braver 10 in attack and defence would push them onto another level, turn them back into contenders. But I'll leave your sacred cow alone now don't worry.
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If anyone has a link that will work on a mac i would love it, all the links posted and my unusual go-tos either dont show it, or need Windows plug ins that i cant get to work, cheers!

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Post by Sin é Sat 6 Oct - 19:08

Notch wrote:Yeah, here comes the ROG is brill brigade. Munster are having a great game in many ways. A lot of super-talented youngsters out there. A braver 10 in attack and defence would push them onto another level, turn them back into contenders. But I'll leave your sacred cow alone now don't worry.

Not able to back up your anti-ROG rants Notch?
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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 19:12

Laugh

I'm just watching a game of rugby. I've seen ROG do bad things and good things in this game, and I'm not going to type up either of them until this game is over. Because I'll miss the game.
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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:13

ROG got lucky there.. that one was drifting... Whistle

Only messing this is cracker, keep her lit lads.... Smile guinness
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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 19:18

Aye it's a great game of rugby alright. Please, please let this be reflected in Ireland in the autumn. We know it probably won't.
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Post by Pot Hale Sat 6 Oct - 19:22

Good game but some errors on both sides. Heaslip making his presence felt. Does captaincy do him good? O'Mahony's game face should be captured and printed in the Ireland dressing room. Perfect.
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Post by wolfball Sat 6 Oct - 19:23

God love you Firefox, will see the second half at least..

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Post by ME-109 Sat 6 Oct - 19:23

I dont think ROG is playing brilliant but credit due in terms of his ability to put width on the ball. The best outhalf on the pitch is unfortunately playing at fb for Leinster.....

Anyhow our defensive alignment is iffy on the blindside and Dougall and DOCv2 are not at the races so far.

We will lose this game for the same reason we lost last weekend...not enough physicality we are losing the collisions.

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Post by LeinsterFan4life Sat 6 Oct - 19:25

DOD wrote:I dont think ROG is playing brilliant but credit due in terms of his ability to put width on the ball. The best outhalf on the pitch is unfortunately playing at fb for Leinster.....

Anyhow our defensive alignment is iffy on the blindside and Dougall and DOCv2 are not at the races so far.

We will lose this game for the same reason we lost last weekend...not enough physicality we are losing the collisions.
Do you dislike sexton because of that incident with mafi?

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Post by ME-109 Sat 6 Oct - 19:28

No I dont dislike Sexton but he is a stopgap for IReland at best. Madigan, is a much better attacking oh and should be first choice for IReland and Leinster, with Hanrahan for Munster...(much the same way KEatley is a stopgap for Munster at best)

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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:31

I find that view amazing. I think Sexton is the best player in the country in any position (apart from Ferris of course Smile).

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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 19:32

Ok fair enough it's half-time; on ROG. There's really nothing to add that hasn't already been said and seen across his whole career.

His distribution is still crisp, fast and accurate and he's getting the ball out wide quickly and accurately which is allowing a very well-drilled Munster backline to work openings in the wider channels. These backs could be even more lethal if he had the full package in terms of taking it to the line himself. But thats not going to change now is it...

His passing is impressive in fact. As is his nerveless goal kicking. However his tackling is still a liability and he's been exposed in defence for both Leinster tries. Thats not going to change now is it...

I'm annoyed he doesn't trust his backs to create something when they have a full penalty advantage. These drops are shots to nothing. Kicking away possession. Take them on man! They are there to be attacked. It could be 7 and if its a fup-up its still 3.

The way Munster are playing now, I think the writing is on the wall. When they find a truly confident attacking 10 it's going to improve this team so much. Going to lift them up a level. Neither Hanrahan or Keatley is there, but Keatley deserves more gametime. He won't develop without it.

It'll be a sad end for a great player when he becomes surplus to requirements. But there's no point romanticising these things. I think he's on the whole played quite well tonight. But even on a good day, Munster are outgrowing the style he's become emblematic of and he can only partially adapt.


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Post by ME-109 Sat 6 Oct - 19:33

I dont think he is good enough...Rodders...he is playing as well as he can and he isnt up to international standard...he wont get any better.

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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:35

Fair enough DODster.

Poor from Nacewa there...big chance for the Munster men now.
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:39

Munster offloading and attempting to play sexshy rugby? What de feic is going on here? It wont last. Totally against their natural grain.

ROG is holding Munster back. Penny will lose him before long.

Sexton is King. Long live the King.
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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:40

In fairness ROG's passing has been excellent but that's negated by the fact that he doesn't really commit defenders when he has the ball.

Zebo made a bollix of that.

Huge hit by BOD on Howlett.
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:40

MON Leinster!

Send them home with a lesson. Don' t try play sexshy rugby v The Masters.
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:43

Good man Jonny. Take your Lions place son.
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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:45

Superb try there. Looks like BOD got it down. Wow.
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:46

TRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY!
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:48

zen guinness

Brilliant by McFadden. And sublime by BOD.

Leinster are in CRISIS. Ja roysh.

Munster down to 14. This could be a rout.
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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 19:48

Tell ye, this referee has had a good game. Lot of refs would have let that go. Wrongly. It was deeply cynical by Varley trying to kill that ball and they've been infringing all night.
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Post by LeinsterFan4life Sat 6 Oct - 19:49

ROG got floored by mcfadden

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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:50

Bonus point coming up. Show yer stuff Carr or its over for you man.
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Post by Notch Sat 6 Oct - 19:51

LeinsterFan4life wrote:ROG got floored by mcfadden

Third try he's been at fault for tonight unfortunately.
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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:52

Notch wrote:Tell ye, this referee has had a good game. Lot of refs would have let that go. Wrongly. It was deeply cynical by Varley trying to kill that ball and they've been infringing all night.

He has Notch, its a pity we didn't get this guy last night. He's really stamped out any cynical play at the breakdown and allowed the attacking team to play.
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:52

Notch wrote:Tell ye, this referee has had a good game. Lot of refs would have let that go. Wrongly. It was deeply cynical by Varley trying to kill that ball and they've been infringing all night.

Totally agree. He has been superb. Man this game has flowed.
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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 19:53

Great turn over by BJ, poor from McFadden there.
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:54

Jenno is on fire this season. If only Kidney wasn't... ah well. What is... is.
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Post by ME-109 Sat 6 Oct - 19:54

Varley is the biggest idiot in existence...what kind of a ghoul is he.......

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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:54

Gowan Devin!
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Post by Gibson Sat 6 Oct - 19:57

Good turnover by Munster. Conway lad, like Carr, you haven' t taken your chances this season.

Oh bollix, ROG off. Now we may have a problem.
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Post by munkian Sat 6 Oct - 19:58

Ronan O Gara, so good he plays 80 minutes of rugby in 60 minutes
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Post by ME-109 Sat 6 Oct - 19:59

Big thick limerick head on him...usually the violent hookers from Limerick are intelligent sneaky feicers...not big idiots like Varley.

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Post by rodders Sat 6 Oct - 20:01

Sexton giving Varley a facial with the elbow there. Maybe Sin was right he is a psycho..... Whistle
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