Munster Rugby - We DID start the fire (Part 1)

[Horsebox]

@dodgy_keeper

@Bandage

The whole rubby thing is obviously a sham, but Leinster resting the likes of Sexton in their league match against their apparent bitter and main rivals Munster makes a mockery of the league. It’d be like Barca leaving Messi out of a league game against Real Madrid because they’re playing Bayer Leverkusen at home in Europe the following week.

Of course, there’s the knock on effect that the Oirish players are nicely rested for the spring friendlies whereas the English and French are colliding into and piling up on top of each other all winter. Naturally enough the Oirish have been doing well in these games lately against that backdrop.

You can understand why the English and French want to reset the parameters for “european” competition as a result. I personally think that only two Oirish teams should be permitted into the main competition. This would force them to treat the league seriously.

Barcelona fans don’t say “if we get knocked out of the European Cup I hope Madrid win it. It would be good for Spanish football and that’s the most important thing. Sergio Ramos is a ledge” either.

Hurling fans wish the team that beats them well usually though. Must be an Irish thing.

[glasagusban]

That’s the Oirish for you, they know their betters.

[myboyblue]

@gilgamboa

@Tim_Riggins

It must be upsetting for them that Ireland can produce a top quality sportsman and afford to pay him well to stay at home, playing near where he grew up.

He can pop home to his mam and dad for tea if he wants. And neither of them are likely to be in prison

Tbf I lol’d at that

[anon61878697]

Being gracious in defeat is completely different. I’ve often been gracious in defeat with Tipp fans but in no way did I ever wish the cunts would win anything. You wanker.

[Horsebox]

Not like all those Mancs and Scousers who hate each other but have pictures of the queen hanging in every room in the house.

[anon61878697]

I dont get it? Is it a funny at the expense of the scummy soccer crowd?

[Horsebox]

@anon61878697

Being gracious in defeat is completely different. I’ve often been gracious in defeat with Tipp fans but in no way did I ever wish the cunts would win anything. You wanker.

Gway ya big eejit.

[anon61878697]

Fuck up, you steamer.

[myboyblue]

@anon61878697

I dont get it? Is it a funny at the expense of the scummy soccer crowd?

I took it as such

[dodgy_keeper]

Great to see some silverware finally on display in Thomond Park.

MUNSTER rugby are to honour Limerick’s All-Ireland SHC winning heroes.

A congratulatory invitation was extended to Limerick GAA and members of the winning panel are to attend a forthcoming PRO14 game in Thomond Park.

The hurlers and the Liam MacCarthy Cup are to attend on Saturday October 27 when Munster play Glasgow Warriors in a round seven PRO14 game.

It is thought that the players will be introduced to the crowd at half time.

Last month, members of the victorious Cork All-Ireland winning camogie team were presented to the crowd at half time during the PRO14 round three match between Munster and Ospreys in Cork’s Musgrave Park.

[FlakeAway]

Imagine a victorious Munster team in the European Cup being shown to the crowd in Thurles before the first round next year

[Fagan_ODowd]

@Bandage

The whole rubby thing is obviously a sham, but Leinster resting the likes of Sexton in their league match against their apparent bitter and main rivals Munster makes a mockery of the league. It’d be like Barca leaving Messi out of a league game against Real Madrid because they’re playing Bayer Leverkusen at home in Europe the following week.

Of course, there’s the knock on effect that the Oirish players are nicely rested for the spring friendlies whereas the English and French are colliding into and piling up on top of each other all winter. Naturally enough the Oirish have been doing well in these games lately against that backdrop.

You can understand why the English and French want to reset the parameters for “european” competition as a result. I personally think that only two Oirish teams should be permitted into the main competition. This would force them to treat the league seriously.

There are a number of things that for me demean a sport or indeed a league.

1. Resting key players for matches in that competition. Carabao Cup/Pro14/Europa League
2. Sending out shadow teams for away games. Top 14/Pro14
3. Interviewing managers during a game. English Rugby Premiership, League of Ireland,
   Rugby League
4. Bonus Points for losing. All rugby.
5. Giving up home advantage to play a game in an emerging market. NFL and soon La Liga.

[gilgamboa]

@Fagan_ODowd

Giving up home advantage

What about giving up home advantage because you only have a cabbage patch and a galvanise shed as your home ground?

[Fagan_ODowd]

@gilgamboa

@Fagan_ODowd

Giving up home advantage

What about giving up home advantage because you only have a cabbage patch and a galvanise shed as your home ground?

It took you a while to come back with that lame analogy

[gilgamboa]

@Fagan_ODowd

It took you a while to come back with that lame analogy

I can sense you are seeething

[Fagan_ODowd]

@gilgamboa

@Fagan_ODowd

It took you a while to come back with that lame analogy

I can sense you are seeething

Your senses are working overtime

[Little_Lord_Fauntleroy]

He always comes back when someone is critical of his “favourite sport”

[gilgamboa]

@Little_Lord_Fauntleroy

He always comes back when someone is critical of his “favourite sport”

Its my only weakness

[flattythehurdler]

I don’t. I fucking hate anyone that beats us for a generation.

[myboyblue]

@Fagan_ODowd

@gilgamboa

@Fagan_ODowd

Giving up home advantage

What about giving up home advantage because you only have a cabbage patch and a galvanise shed as your home ground?

It took you a while to come back with that lame analogy

You left yourself wide open for that tbf