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Post by Standulstermen Sun May 24, 2015 2:15 pm

First topic message reminder :

Thought i would give ol' GC a helping hand and try and get Ulster types looking inward at what has been a tricky season and looking forward to next season and how we should improve. Dont have time to put down all my own theories but will do so later. This thread is a matawalu free zone btw!

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Post by Monkeyan Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:28 am

rodders wrote:
The Great Aukster wrote:
geoff999rugby wrote:
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Ulster have been monitoring about 250 school kids across the nine counties for several years and have them on individual improvement programmes rather than just a couple of dozen in the academy - if the talent was out there they'd know about it. McLaughlin was in charge of unearthing the wealth of talent you say is out there but presumably was not doing so and has had to go.

I have trouble believing that. I accept we, in theory, monitor players across 9 counties but in practise we are asked to believe that after such monitoring all our best players in the aged teams can be found from current or ex pupils from 5/6 schools.
Sorry but that is totally unbelievable.
In practise it is so much window dressing for the public - all the old bias and 'masonic' handshake mentalities remain.

You don't have to take my word for it just ask anyone at Ulster Rugby, or indeed any of the kids or parents who are involved in the programmes.

Yup Aukster is spot on.

The reason all the players come from 5/6 schools is because the gap is so big in coaching from the traditional rugby schools and non traditional which is what the above is trying to address but that will take years to bear fruition.  


Also, a lot of boys at less rugby-focused schools move to/are poached by the bigger schools after 5th form, hence the concentration of talent within a relatively small group of schools.

We have a small number of schools for whom rugby is the main winter sport and which have invested heavily in facilities and coaching resources. That these schools produce a greater number of talented players (i.e., those who secure contracts within the UR academy) than those for whom rugby is not the main sport, is hardly surprising. Suggesting that is must be part of some old school tie conspiracy smacks of a chip on shoulder mentality.

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Post by rodders Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:32 am

Monkeyan wrote: Suggesting that is must be part of some old school tie conspiracy smacks of a chip on shoulder mentality.

Well that said there has been cases where the academy have given places because the parents know the coaches ... but you'd expect this not to be widespread....or hope not....
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Post by Monkeyan Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:39 am

rodders wrote:
Monkeyan wrote: Suggesting that is must be part of some old school tie conspiracy smacks of a chip on shoulder mentality.

Well that said there has been cases where the academy have given places because the parents know the coaches ... but you'd expect this not to be widespread....or hope not....

If that's true, it's unacceptable. However, are we really going to form a measured view of the academy set-up based on anecdotal suggestions of nepotism?

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Post by rodders Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:45 am

Monkeyan wrote:
rodders wrote:
Monkeyan wrote: Suggesting that is must be part of some old school tie conspiracy smacks of a chip on shoulder mentality.

Well that said there has been cases where the academy have given places because the parents know the coaches ... but you'd expect this not to be widespread....or hope not....

If that's true, it's unacceptable. However, are we really going to form a measured view of the academy set-up based on anecdotal suggestions of nepotism?

Well it came directly from the coach so I believe it to be true. Would I judge the whole academy based on it - no but I think it is naive to think it doesn't happen.
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Post by Monkeyan Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:54 am

rodders wrote:
Monkeyan wrote:
rodders wrote:
Monkeyan wrote: Suggesting that is must be part of some old school tie conspiracy smacks of a chip on shoulder mentality.

Well that said there has been cases where the academy have given places because the parents know the coaches ... but you'd expect this not to be widespread....or hope not....

If that's true, it's unacceptable. However, are we really going to form a measured view of the academy set-up based on anecdotal suggestions of nepotism?

Well it came directly from the coach so I believe it to be true. Would I judge the whole academy based on it  - no but I think it is naive to think it doesn't happen.

I don't disagree, but surely the same issue must also present itself at Leinster, where Terenure alumnus Girvan Dempsey is in charge of the academy set-up?

The key question I guess we're all trying to answer is why Leinster and to an extent Munster are making better use of their resources than we are.

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Post by rodders Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:32 pm

Do they though, or do they just have more resources to choose from?
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Post by clivemcl Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:37 pm

Up north rugby doesn't have a many sports competing with it as the south though does it? We should have the advantage in that respect.

How much of a problem is it in the north that rugby is still seen as a protestant sport. Or should I say... catholics are more intent on sticking to the sports that reflect their 'identity' and 'culture'.

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Post by rodders Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:44 pm

clivemcl wrote:Up north rugby doesn't have a many sports competing with it as the south though does it? We should have the advantage in that respect.

How much of a problem is it in the north that rugby is still seen as a protestant sport. Or should I say... catholics are more intent on sticking to the sports that reflect their 'identity' and 'culture'.

Why what sports do they play in the south that aren't in the north?

Not sure that the second paragraph is true at all.
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Post by clivemcl Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:51 pm

I just assumed in the south that rugby was just one of many options, but that in the north it was an option that 'said something' for some people.

If I'm wrong, I'm wrong!

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Post by marty2086 Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:46 pm

I think clive you do have a point in some respects. I grew up in West Belfast and while some do loosely follow the Ireland team there is more of a disconnect when it comes to Ulster.

Not only is it seen as a Protestant sport but also a middle class one

There are some schools who have only allowed football in the last decade because it was/is viewed as a foreign sport. It'll take a long time to catch up with rugby as you don't have the parents who go to games or follow it so it's not passed on.

At the same time how many rugby clubs are there in places like West Belfast? Whereas you have football clubs on every corner

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Post by Monkeyan Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:05 pm

clivemcl wrote:Up north rugby doesn't have a many sports competing with it as the south though does it? We should have the advantage in that respect.

How much of a problem is it in the north that rugby is still seen as a protestant sport. Or should I say... catholics are more intent on sticking to the sports that reflect their 'identity' and 'culture'.

As far as I'm aware the big rugby schools in Leinster (Blackrock, Terenure, etc.) also have GAA teams, whereas the big rugby schools up here don't, so in that regard we probably should have an advantage.

I don't agree with the notion that rugby is perceived as a protestant sport; I know plenty of guys who play for both their local rugby and GAA clubs.

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Post by Guest Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:23 pm

Strong rumours that Ulster have completed two big signings, both forwards. As Piutau is also arriving, this will mean losing three of our NIQs. Ludik, Van der Merwe and Williams?

Hope it's true. Not just that it will go some way to adding real strength to the team, but also for the comedy value in seeing the reaction of LD, Chunky and Phil.

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Post by marty2086 Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:11 am

Williams interview on Friday night sounded like a man who didn't expect to be playing much longer

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Post by clivemcl Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:28 am

marty2086 wrote:Williams interview on Friday night sounded like a man who didn't expect to be playing much longer

But also that it may be a motivating factor for him? I wouldn't object if he ends with a good swansong. He's been one of the better forwards so far. But still could be much better.

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:46 am

True, Williams probably wants to send the right message out to any prospective clubs. I would rather see Wilson go, than Williams, although he might not last beyond this season anyway. When is his contract up?

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Post by marty2086 Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:51 am

Wilsons signed until 2017 Doh

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:17 am

He could be sent packing if there's any more nonsense from him, but we seem stuck for a replacement, unless we find an IQ from somewhere.
If the rumour is true that would mean we get to keep to the present NIQ.

So, I think Kiss is at Ulster now. Probably too soon for him to make much of a difference v Munster, but hopefully he can turn our away form around for the three away games following that, although we could really do with beating Munster.

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Post by Pete330v2 Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:17 am

marty2086 wrote:Wilsons signed until 2017 Doh

I'm more than a little shocked.

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Post by marty2086 Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:24 am

Pete330v2 wrote:
marty2086 wrote:Wilsons signed until 2017 Doh

I'm more than a little shocked.

Seem to remember it was one of the first things Bryn Cunningham did when he came in

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Post by clivemcl Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:39 am

I have a hunch about our number 8 signing. Complete guesswork.

Steven Luatua.

He was a client of Big Red which has now merged with Esportif, and went through the sytem with Piatau. Good friends I believe and both find themselves in similar positions - perhaps hoping to make money for 3 years until they may be able to break into the international side.

Complete guess of course.




Well that was a complete waste of 10 minutes research... sorry folks...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/67644648/Steven-Luatua-re-signs-with-Blues-New-Zealand-Rugby

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Post by George Carlin Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:42 am

clivemcl wrote:I have a hunch about our number 8 signing. Complete guesswork.

Steven Luatua.

He was a client of Big Red which has now merged with Esportif, and went through the sytem with Piatau. Good friends I believe and both find themselves in similar positions - perhaps hoping to make money for 3 years until they may be able to break into the international side.

Complete guess of course.




Well that was a complete waste of 10 minutes research... sorry folks...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/67644648/Steven-Luatua-re-signs-with-Blues-New-Zealand-Rugby
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Post by marty2086 Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:49 am

clivemcl wrote:I have a hunch about our number 8 signing. Complete guesswork.

Steven Luatua.

He was a client of Big Red which has now merged with Esportif, and went through the sytem with Piatau. Good friends I believe and both find themselves in similar positions - perhaps hoping to make money for 3 years until they may be able to break into the international side.

Complete guess of course.




Well that was a complete waste of 10 minutes research... sorry folks...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/67644648/Steven-Luatua-re-signs-with-Blues-New-Zealand-Rugby

clive maybe this is a hint of whats to come, seems to be a decent backrower

https://instagram.com/p/9BqljYRkw7/?taken-by=ruaidhrimurphy

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:28 pm

Pocock? Not sure he would be good enough. Anyway, he has discipline issue's....


....might be a great fit for Ulster then Erm

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Post by BamBam Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:30 pm

Jheez if you guys signed someone of the ilk of Pocock

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:33 pm

He will only be considered good enough if the Aussie's win the world cup. Decent back up though.

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Post by marty2086 Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:44 pm

And hes only signed with the Brumbies through to the end of the next season and should hit the 60 cap mark next year making eligible to play for the Wallabies still

Which means he won't even be considered

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:56 pm

It's nice to dream though. Best thing for us is that we get someone recently retired from internationals. Right time to do it.

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Post by Pete330v2 Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:01 pm

It's usually t'other forum that gets in there first with alleged signings so this is a refreshing change Smile

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:06 pm

Well, to be honest, I did pick up the rumours from the other forum Erm

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Post by clivemcl Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:08 pm

The other forum being surprsingly tight lipped - from what I gather - the two signings is a solid rumour, but the names those posters have heard are more guess work.

Surely though if this is recent, it wouldn't involve anyone who is still in action at the World Cup. I don't imagine anything get's signed while you as a player are involved with a world cup.

Either they are not (current) internationals. or they are internationals with sides that are already back home and back to porridge.

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Post by Pete330v2 Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:45 pm

Perhaps a couple of Argentinians ???? Smile

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Post by Guest Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:26 pm

Bowe out for at least 6 months. Henderson out for 6 weeks and it isn't yet known how long Payne will be out for.

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Post by George Carlin Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:06 pm

Still think you should have tried for Hardie when he was still a free agent. What a chance to sign a test quality openside with no linked fees or other buy-out expenses.
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Post by marty2086 Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:19 pm

GC, Ulster have no NIQ spots left so unless Hardie was willing to go somewhere else for a year then it was a no go

This is why Piutau is going to Wasps for a year

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Post by George Carlin Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:58 pm

marty2086 wrote:GC, Ulster have no NIQ spots left so unless Hardie was willing to go somewhere else for a year then it was a no go

This is why Piutau is going to Wasps for a year
I see. Shame - he would really have suited the club culture.
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Post by toml Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:20 am

George Carlin wrote:
marty2086 wrote:GC, Ulster have no NIQ spots left so unless Hardie was willing to go somewhere else for a year then it was a no go

This is why Piutau is going to Wasps for a year
I see. Shame - he would really have suited the club culture.

Does he like Bible club?

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Post by Pete330v2 Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:10 am

toml wrote:
George Carlin wrote:
marty2086 wrote:GC, Ulster have no NIQ spots left so unless Hardie was willing to go somewhere else for a year then it was a no go

This is why Piutau is going to Wasps for a year
I see. Shame - he would really have suited the club culture.

Does he like Bible club?

And tamborines ?

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Post by marty2086 Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:02 am

George Carlin wrote:
marty2086 wrote:GC, Ulster have no NIQ spots left so unless Hardie was willing to go somewhere else for a year then it was a no go

This is why Piutau is going to Wasps for a year
I see. Shame - he would really have suited the club culture.

Its also why Ulster scour the globe looking for anyone who's ever kissed the Blarney Stone, drank a Guinness or watched the Quiet Man Erm

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Post by George Carlin Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:05 am

Apparently Hardie has a green jumper and once ate a potato. Missed opportunity?
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Post by marty2086 Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:32 pm

His granny once ate haggis so that won out

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Post by clivemcl Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:31 am

So the chat has been from others and our very own Geoff of at least one and maybe 2 NIQs in the summer. One at least is said to be world class.
Problem is - I've been looking and seriously struggling to find any world class backrower who does not already have their contract tied up into 2017...

I'm preparing to be underwhelmed. No. Underwhelmed is the wrong word. Anyone who is even second choice for any of the top tier nations would probably be a good asset for us. But I'm just not sure it will be one of the 'stars of world rugby'.

Can anyone think of a standout performer in the backrow who doesn't have their contract already sorted?

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Post by marty2086 Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:56 am

clivemcl wrote:So the chat has been from others and our very own Geoff of at least one and maybe 2 NIQs in the summer. One at least is said to be world class.
Problem is - I've been looking and seriously struggling to find any world class backrower who does not already have their contract tied up into 2017...

I'm preparing to be underwhelmed. No. Underwhelmed is the wrong word. Anyone who is even second choice for any of the top tier nations would probably be a good asset for us. But I'm just not sure it will be one of the 'stars of world rugby'.

Can anyone think of a standout performer in the backrow who doesn't have their contract already sorted?

McCaw thumbsup

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Post by clivemcl Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:59 am

marty2086 wrote:
clivemcl wrote:So the chat has been from others and our very own Geoff of at least one and maybe 2 NIQs in the summer. One at least is said to be world class.
Problem is - I've been looking and seriously struggling to find any world class backrower who does not already have their contract tied up into 2017...

I'm preparing to be underwhelmed. No. Underwhelmed is the wrong word. Anyone who is even second choice for any of the top tier nations would probably be a good asset for us. But I'm just not sure it will be one of the 'stars of world rugby'.

Can anyone think of a standout performer in the backrow who doesn't have their contract already sorted?

McCaw thumbsup

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Post by marty2086 Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:07 pm

Parisse, Pocock, Armitage and Faletau are all out of contract next year

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Post by clivemcl Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:08 pm

Sounds good! - I'll take them!

I seen Pocock has a one year contract with Brumbies. Does that end with the S15 (or whatever number it is now) season?

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Post by marty2086 Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:25 pm

'Former captain Pocock has been retained until the end of 2016 and will continue to play for the ACT Brumbies'

Im not sure how it would work in Pococks case but come next season he'll be free from the Brumbies and should be eligible to play abroad and for the Wallabies

We can but dream of a potential back row of Henderson Henry and Pocock

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Post by marty2086 Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:24 pm

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/14196.php#.VjOLs2dOeM_

Just seen this, Ulster are doing a talent search for front row players from ages 14-17

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Post by Guest Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:29 pm

Bit harsh on Herbst Shocked

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Post by marty2086 Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:49 pm

Hopefully they turn up one or two with potential

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Post by geoff999rugby Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:23 pm

Monkeyan wrote:
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Monkeyan wrote: Suggesting that is must be part of some old school tie conspiracy smacks of a chip on shoulder mentality.

Well that said there has been cases where the academy have given places because the parents know the coaches ... but you'd expect this not to be widespread....or hope not....

If that's true, it's unacceptable. However, are we really going to form a measured view of the academy set-up based on anecdotal suggestions of nepotism?

Its not anecdotal its fact.

Hopefully it will change - knowing some of the people involved I have my doubts

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