Vindication for @carryharry 
Coming from an arsehole like you, Iāll take that as a compliment.
Bump.
I see the āfansā of this storied franchise are up in arms because some chap is leaving them for Northamptonā¦ Rats fleeing a sinking ship.
Youāre better than this pal, or you used to be anyway.
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Indomitable, indomitable Munster. They have snatched an unlikely victory* from deep in the jaws of defeat.
*Bonus point
Wonderful scenes.
Crucial losing bonus point snatched at the death. That will make all the difference yet.
[QUOTE=āSidney, post: 1057418, member: 183ā]Indomitable, indomitable Munster. They have snatched an unlikely victory* from deep in the jaws of defeat.
*Bonus point[/QUOTE]
Better than a win it seems from listening the gents on SKY. Nick Abendennnnnononon was quite miffed at his interview I suspect.
Great weekend for @dodgy-keeper though, heāll have the turkey this year
Northampton Saints have announced that JJ Hanrahan will be joining them from Munster next season.
Speculation had grown since last month that outhalf Hanrahan was considering a move away from Munster after failing to nail down a starting spot under new head coach Anthony Foley.
A recent run at centre had raised hopes his services might be retained, however the player confirmed his departure to team management yesterday despite being offered a three-year Munster deal.
Hanrahan said that representing Munster had been a āgreat privilegeā but that he was excited at the prospect of a move abroad.
āI have had nothing but positive experiences at Munster," he said. "It is my home club and running out in the red jersey has been and remains a great privilege.
"The coaching staff, from the Academy through to the senior coaches, have been brilliant with me since I entered the Academy.
"I remain fully committed to the Munster cause in the Pro 12 and the European Champions Cup for the remainder of the season.ā
"I have thought long and hard about this decision, and as difficult as it is to leave I believe it is the right step to take for my future progression.
"Growing up, Munster was all I knew and I will certainly miss it. I am very fortunate to have represented this club and team but I need to do what is best for me and avail of the next opportunity.
āI am very fortunate to have represented this club and team but I need to do what is best for meā - JJ Hanrahan
āIām excited by the challenge that awaits me at Northampton Saints and I hope that I can help continue the clubās recent successes in England and to challenge for European honours,ā he told Northamptonās website.
The news comes on the same day that Munster announced four re-signings, including that of outhalf Ian Keatley.
Kerryman Hanrahan has made 51 appearances for the province, scoring 229 points, and at 22 years of age has been a rising star since first making his league debut against Newport Gwent Dragons in September 2012 in Thomond Park.
A former Castleisland RFC, Rockwell College and UL Bohemians man, he moved to the senior squad at the start of the 2012/13 season after completing two years of the academy programme. In June 2012 he played an impressive role at out-half for the Ireland Under 20 side that finished fifth in the Junior World Championship in South Africa and was one of three players nominated for the IRB Junior Player of the Year.
He made his European debut against Edinburgh in October 2012 in Thomond Park, and five days later scored two tries when making his first league start against Zebre in a man-of-the-match performance.
The youngest member of the squad, he was awarded the Munster Rugby Young Player of the Year award for 2013/2014, and also won the Golden Boot at the 2014 PRO12 awards.
In June he represented Emerging Ireland in the IRB Nations Cup in Romania.
Munster Rugby CEO Garrett Fitzgerald said, "In confirming the positive news about player contracts earlier today we are extremely disappointed to announce that we will lose the services of a home-grown talent such as JJ.
"We understand his reasons for leaving at the end of the season and appreciate the opportunity available to him.
"We have done everything possible in looking to retain such a skilful player and offered a highly competitive package in the process but unfortunately the decision is out of our hands. We would like to wish JJ all the best, he is a talented player with a very bright future ahead of him.ā
Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder is excited by the signing.
āJJ is a tremendous prospect,ā he said. āHe has consistently shown that he has the ability to compete at the highest level of club rugby.
āBut while we are looking forward to having JJ join us in the summer we are particularly excited about seeing him develop over the coming years at Franklinās Gardens.ā
I called this months agoā¦ like rats fleeing a sinking barge.
Thereās a mugging off right there.
Is not
Today wasnāt just an embarrassing result, that was a massive nail in the coffin. A lot of these clowns finally got the message to - Munster are now also rans, up there with the Italian teams as whipping boys. Get that into ye, you horrible fucking cunts.
What effect will this result have on Munster rugby footballās already dire finances @ChocolateMice ?
They were trying to flog tickets for the Sale game on local radio during the week. Now that itās a dead rubber rubber the task of shifting tickets for next week will become all the harderā¦
Are we looking at a rugby football Anglo, pal?
[QUOTE=ādodgy-keeper, post: 1075463, member: 1552ā]What effect will this result have on Munster rugby footballās already dire finances @ChocolateMice ?
They were trying to flog tickets for the Sale game on local radio during the week. Now that itās a dead rubber rubber the task of shifting tickets for next week will become all the harderā¦
Are we looking at a rugby football Anglo, pal?[/QUOTE]
Yes. All Iāve seen on twitter is āno moneyāā¦ What happened to god and grace and all that?
When Batt got to work this morning the usual fucking plebs were bawling about their chances today. I had to suffer their shite as I sat down to poached eggs on Mrs. Batts finest brown bread. Then they put the radio on to Thugby FM and I nearly had a shit fit. That didnāt last long and lunch, a salad of Mrs. Batts creation, went down a lot easier and Batt had the last guffaw.
Toodle pip Munster thugby, I for one, will not miss you you can put the hip flasks and scarves away until the bandwagon reawakens next year. Stick to Pro 12 clodhopping. The only thing now is that FMās sports team will have fuck all to talk about.
Happy Days.