Leinster vs Connacht build up RDS Jan 1st tg4 17:00

Can't wait for this game, have multiple layers of blue to accommodate the weather. Leinster by 9.

molloyjh

It's going to be a wet one folks. Dress for the occasion....

errlloyd

The Pheasant2 wrote: »

Dying to see this match but currently in deepest, darkest Africa - does anyone know is the TG4 player region blocked?

I know it wasn't not all thar long ago.

vienne86

molloyjh wrote: »

It's going to be a wet one folks. Dress for the occasion....

Got soaked already today. Don't think I can take another soaking in the north stand.

aimee1

vienne86 wrote: »

Got soaked already today. Don't think I can take another soaking in the north stand.

http://www.met.ie/latest/rainfall_radar.asp

the rain might stop by kick off time

Zzippy

aimee1 wrote: »

its raining, its cold and there is a fair wind picking up in the last hour. It wouldnt be too bad if the wind died down

Like the Sportsground so. It'll feel like a home game!

Zzippy

Is there somewhere to get coffee near the north stand? It's not for putting whiskey in, honest!

Bazzo

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Marmion put in a massive hit on one of the Ulster players the other day. Hope he has a go at Te'o this week

He put Robbie Diack on his ass. It was impressive.

stephen_n

Will feel like a home game for Connacht with this weather.

connemara man

I may have forgotten to print my ticket. Anywhere near the RDS that I could?

vienne86

Zzippy wrote: »

Is there somewhere to get coffee near the north stand? It's not for putting whiskey in, honest!

Yep. There's a coffee counter close by. Coffee is OK too.

sydthebeat

connemara man wrote: »

I may have forgotten to print my ticket. Anywhere near the RDS that I could?

Add your reply here.

Get it emailed to your phone?

Or get someone to photo the bar code and send to you?

I'm assuming both would work

Pudsy33

Lads what's the best hip flask filler?

connemara man

sydthebeat wrote: »

Add your reply here.

Get it emailed to your phone?

Or get someone to photo the bar code and send to you?

I'm assuming both would work

I have it on the phone now hope that'll do

Zzippy

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Lads what's the best hip flask filler?

I have yellow spot in mine... Currently enjoying a hot one while waiting for the dart 😉

flouncer

Rain only started as I got into Dublin. Hope it will blow over

flouncer

Rain only started as I got into Dublin. Hope it will blow over

Bridge93

I don't really have a problem with the rain. It's that wind that's blowing in and out. Could destroy the game if it's going down the pitch

connemara man

connemara man wrote: »

I may have forgotten to print my ticket. Anywhere near the RDS that I could?

Just saw this - I'm near my office on Baggot Street for another bit before heading to the game if your stuck just let me know through PM and I'll try and meet you, can print ticket there no hassle.

molloyjh

Zzippy wrote: »

I have yellow spot in mine... Currently enjoying a hot one while waiting for the dart 😉

Yellow spot!? Are you sure you're not a Leinster man with expensive taste like that?

vienne86

flouncer wrote: »

Rain only started as I got into Dublin. Hope it will blow over

It's been awful all bloody day here in Dublin. :mad:

molloyjh

Luke McGrath out, Reddan in. Nick McCarthy on the bench.

vienne86

molloyjh wrote: »

Luke McGrath out, Reddan in. Nick McCarthy on the bench.

Ah dammit. Was looking forward to seeing McGrath back in action.

Dave_The_Sheep

Don't suppose this is on anywhere other than TG4?

ClanofLams

Couldn't travel today unfortunately. Expecting a big performance from Connacht. Connacht to win by 2 and Muldoon MotM.

thebaz

God help anyone trying to play rugby in that ****e today - truly horrible day (another one

seanin4711

This should be a decent game.
Connacht almost at full strength(minus 2-3).
wont be much in it<hopefully from a connacht point of view.
Looking forwar to it.
Hon Connacht!

seanin4711

irishbucsfan wrote: »

It'll be a good opportunity for the exciting young Connacht talent to impress their future employers.

ara come on now!
but if connacht loose this due to missed kicks , carty you can have!

Yeah_Right

Is there any way to get English commentary?

b.gud

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Is there any way to get English commentary?

You could listen to the Galway bay fm or RTE radio commentary and mute the tv but they'll most likely be out of sync slightly, some people don't mind it but it bugs me so I just put up with the Irish commentary

b.gud

First blood of the night to Connacht

https://twitter.com/leinsterrugby/status/682954441818017793?s=09

errlloyd

Attendance slow to make it in

b.gud

The smile on Heenans face when he was running out was great to see

Greyian

The TG4 player is showing women's football...what is going on?

cob1

Greyian wrote: »

The TG4 player is showing women's football...what is going on?

Same problem for me, seems to think I am not in Ireland

Triumvirate

Dopey from Marmion. Told to stay repeatedly and then goes offside still.

Strong defence from Leinster, particularly McCarthy.

vienne86

And that was dopey from Leinster to lost that.

Inspector Coptoor

Silly call from Clancy.
He told Marmion to get onside.
Reddan puts hands on ball and is tackled by Marmion and then he pings him.

Triumvirate

Can only assume terrible conditions are contributing to decisions not to go for sticks?

vienne86

Sexton seems pretty pumped up.

b.gud

Maul defence for Connacht has really improved

Dave_The_Sheep

Has to be a yellow for that kick in from the side.

[edit] Apparently not.

corny

Blatantly stepping in from the side to kick the ball. That should be a yellow.

Triumvirate

Really stupid penalty from them there at the breakdown and should be a yellow card, really. Straight in the side to kill the ball on a turnover.

Looks even worse on replay.

vienne86

Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »

Has to be a yellow for that kick in from the side.

Just a penalty.

Leinster need to get something out of this pressure.

Triumvirate

Clancy being extremely lenient here. I think that's 5 penalties in the opening 13 minutes including 4 in the 22.

vienne86

Triumvirate wrote: »

Clancy being extremely lenient here. I think that's 5 penalties in the opening 13 minutes including 4 in the 22.

He's given a warning now. About time.

Redo91

b.gud wrote: »

Maul defence for Connacht has really improved

Add your reply here.
Came on here just to post that! It's been a huge weakness in our game so far this season.

Inspector Coptoor

Triumvirate wrote: »

Clancy being extremely lenient here. I think that's 5 penalties in the opening 13 minutes including 4 in the 22.

The one against Marmion and Nathan White were very harsh.
White couldn't roll away as he was trapped.

He has warned them now.
Next penalty in the 22 will be a yellow.


3 points not a great return from leinster from such a dominant position in the first 15.

Guy:Incognito

When was the last time we had any sort of a backs move when camped on the opposition 5 ? Its like junior level stuff, no other thought in their heads outside of having a big forward try to smash through 2 or 3 players from a yard away . No inventivness at all.