Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread XI (The Finals Countdown)

Shefwedfan

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Well if that’s the reason I think people need to look at themselves

Last seconds of Leinster v Munster semi final in 2009. Heaslip has the ball. Clock goes red, Heaslip nonchalantly runs off the pitch to end the game having tormented Munster for the duration.

The day the hatred begun.

Shefwedfan

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Last seconds of Leinster v Munster semi final in 2009. Heaslip has the ball. Clock goes red, Heaslip nonchalantly runs off the pitch to end the game having tormented Munster for the duration.

The day the hatred begun.

Haha haha.......true

Also Sexton standing over ROG and still to this day some supporters try to get the boot in on every occasion

Yeah_Right

Heymans wrote: »

I think you need to understand the difference between humour and geniune commentary. I jested that my 7 year olds winning was the most important thing in my life. Humour transplant on aisle 4.

Sorry I didn't get your joke. It was obviously a good one. Maybe it's a cultural thing. I don't find Mrs Brown or Des Bishop or the Republic of whatever funny either.

The best joke was saying that "winning isn't everything" when talking about pro sports. It's pretty much all that matters. Do you really want to go back to the days of the plucky Irish being gallant losers on the rugby field?

Squidgy Black

You'd swear it was an international window, usually we only get this sort of carry-on during those periods.

Podge_irl

Heymans wrote: »

They might lose because the packs aren't even but the 05/06 backline was sparkling compared to the impotence we have today in our backs. That Toulouse win away from home was the beginning of the golden era of Leinster. We have tried to stretch that out with dross rugby by grinding teams down. It's not as catching to the eye to watch and it's boring rugby grinding teams down up front.

Absolutely bizarre reading of history given what came after that game. Never even mind the humiliation of the next game, Leinster's results got progressively worse over the following seasons.

The Toulouse win was the last hurrah of an approach that occasionally looked nice but was ultimately unsuccessful.

irishbucsfan

Squidgy Black wrote: »

You'd swear it was an international window, usually we only get this sort of carry-on during those periods.

Love island has the teenagers all excited

baaba maal

Podge_irl wrote: »

Absolutely bizarre reading of history given what came after that game. Never even mind the humiliation of the next game, Leinster's results got progressively worse over the following seasons.

The Toulouse win was the last hurrah of an approach that occasionally looked nice but was ultimately unsuccessful.

This 100%. Even coming up to this golden age of Leinster back play, the 2003 semi against Perpignan had BoD, Disco Den, Darce and Girve playing- that went great too.

mark_way

Right. I've done the calculations and Leinster will top the seedings after the pool stages next season with 24, 25 or 28 points, depending on how the result goes in the away Northampton match.

Clermont (23), Toulouse (22), either Munster or Saracens (19 points) and La Rochelle (17) will round out the group winners. And it'll be Ulster, Northampton and Saracens or Munster as the three runners-up who get through.

That means it could easily be Leinster v Munster in a quarter final in the Aviva. I can see Munster possibly getting the better of Leinster in that one. No team can hold the wood over another team forever and with the addition of Larkham, Munster's attacking game will in all liklihood be several grades sharper than before.

how.gareth

mark_way wrote: »

Right. I've done the calculations and Leinster will top the seedings after the pool stages next season with 24, 25 or 28 points, depending on how the result goes in the away Northampton match.

Clermont (23), Toulouse (22), either Munster or Saracens (19 points) and La Rochelle (17) will round out the group winners. And it'll be Ulster, Northampton and Saracens or Munster as the three runners-up who get through.

That means it could easily be Leinster v Munster in a quarter final in the Aviva. I can see Munster possibly getting the better of Leinster in that one. No team can hold the wood over another team forever and with the addition of Larkham, Munster's attacking game will in all liklihood be several grades sharper than before.

Good stuff, what’s the weather gonna be like in the Leinster Munster game? Just wanna sort me clothes out in advance

Shefwedfan

mark_way wrote: »

Right. I've done the calculations and Leinster will top the seedings after the pool stages next season with 24, 25 or 28 points, depending on how the result goes in the away Northampton match.

Clermont (23), Toulouse (22), either Munster or Saracens (19 points) and La Rochelle (17) will round out the group winners. And it'll be Ulster, Northampton and Saracens or Munster as the three runners-up who get through.

That means it could easily be Leinster v Munster in a quarter final in the Aviva. I can see Munster possibly getting the better of Leinster in that one. No team can hold the wood over another team forever and with the addition of Larkham, Munster's attacking game will in all liklihood be several grades sharper than before.

Where are Racing in these maths?

Dog Botherer

mark_way wrote: »

Right. I've done the calculations and Leinster will top the seedings after the pool stages next season with 24, 25 or 28 points, depending on how the result goes in the away Northampton match.

Clermont (23), Toulouse (22), either Munster or Saracens (19 points) and La Rochelle (17) will round out the group winners. And it'll be Ulster, Northampton and Saracens or Munster as the three runners-up who get through.

That means it could easily be Leinster v Munster in a quarter final in the Aviva. I can see Munster possibly getting the better of Leinster in that one. No team can hold the wood over another team forever and with the addition of Larkham, Munster's attacking game will in all liklihood be several grades sharper than before.

jacothelad

Dog Botherer wrote: »

He's been moved to the 'Tunnel of Goats.'

BonnieSituation

jacothelad wrote: »

He's been moved to the 'Tunnel of Goats.'

That's just a giant tube with Furlong and James Ryan inside

jaansu

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Where are Racing in these maths?

Forget Racing, what are next week's Lotto numbers?

Heymans

mark_way wrote: »

Right. I've done the calculations and Leinster will top the seedings after the pool stages next season with 24, 25 or 28 points, depending on how the result goes in the away Northampton match.

Clermont (23), Toulouse (22), either Munster or Saracens (19 points) and La Rochelle (17) will round out the group winners. And it'll be Ulster, Northampton and Saracens or Munster as the three runners-up who get through.

That means it could easily be Leinster v Munster in a quarter final in the Aviva. I can see Munster possibly getting the better of Leinster in that one. No team can hold the wood over another team forever and with the addition of Larkham, Munster's attacking game will in all liklihood be several grades sharper than before.

It will be:

first place in their groups:
Leinster, Exeter, Clermont, Saracens, Toulouse.

Second place qualifyers:
Montpellier, Munster, Ulster.

Shefwedfan

Heymans wrote: »

It will be:

first place in their groups:
Leinster, Exeter, Clermont, Saracens, Toulouse.

Second place qualifyers:
Montpellier, Munster, Ulster.

Exeter? Glasgow or La Rochelle have a better chance in that group

Exeter bottle it in europe

slingerz

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Exeter? Glasgow or La Rochelle have a better chance in that group

Exeter bottle it in europe

Depends on RWC but with the addition of Hogg I would expect Exeter to that that group.
Very tough side and play a style suited to cup rugby

mark_way

how.gareth wrote: »

Good stuff, what’s the weather gonna be like in the Leinster Munster game? Just wanna sort me clothes out in advance

You are worrying unnecessarily, as the attire of the Leinster fan is the same regardless of what the weather is like. Supporters have a sense of style and flamboyance that matches that of their team. At games, most prefer to wear the team's alternative strip, which comprises a pink shirt with blond streaks in the hair, and designer shades worn on top of the head. For the women it's UGG boots, mini skirts and tops that expose at least 6 inches of midriff. If it's freezing, the St John's ambulance service generally has extra crews on hand at matches to deal with cases of frostbite and hypothermia.

errlloyd

mark_way wrote: »

You are worrying unnecessarily, as the attire of the Leinster fan is the same regardless of what the weather is like. Supporters have a sense of style and flamboyance that matches that of their team. At games, most prefer to wear the team's alternative strip, which comprises a pink shirt with blond streaks in the hair, and designer shades worn on top of the head. For the women it's UGG boots, mini skirts and tops that expose at least 6 inches of midriff. If it's freezing, the St John's ambulance service generally has extra crews on hand at matches to deal with cases of frostbite and hypothermia.

How can someone be so aware that the style of rugby has changed drastically since 2007, but blissfully unaware that the fashion of the fans is now completely different.

Shefwedfan

mark_way wrote: »

You are worrying unnecessarily, as the attire of the Leinster fan is the same regardless of what the weather is like. Supporters have a sense of style and flamboyance that matches that of their team. At games, most prefer to wear the team's alternative strip, which comprises a pink shirt with blond streaks in the hair, and designer shades worn on top of the head. For the women it's UGG boots, mini skirts and tops that expose at least 6 inches of midriff. If it's freezing, the St John's ambulance service generally has extra crews on hand at matches to deal with cases of frostbite and hypothermia.

UGG boots?
Streaks in hair?
6 inch heels?

your still in the noughties with that fashion

awec

He pretty accurately describes all the Leinster fans I’ve ever met to be fair.

Burkie1203

awec wrote: »

He pretty accurately describes all the Leinster fans I’ve ever met to be fair.

Yourself included

molloyjh

awec wrote: »

He pretty accurately describes all the Leinster fans I’ve ever met to be fair.

Excuse me, my streaks are distinguished grey, not blonde.

salmocab

molloyjh wrote: »

Excuse me, my streaks are distinguished grey, not blonde.

All my T-shirt’s reveal 6 inches of midriff.

Shefwedfan

awec wrote: »

He pretty accurately describes all the Leinster fans I’ve ever met to be fair.

Based on this forum it should be

70% on the beer and not caring about watching the rugby
25% complaint about them and discussing the good old days when stadium was empty
5% Ulster/Munster fans just happy to watch decent rugby

molloyjh

Shefwedfan wrote: »

awec wrote: »

He pretty accurately describes all the Leinster fans I’ve ever met to be fair.

Based on this forum it should be

70% on the beer and not caring about watching the rugby
25% complaint about them and discussing the good old days when stadium was empty
5% Ulster/Munster fans just happy to watch decent rugby

That last 5% should be Ulster/Munster fans complaining about how easy Leinster have it with all these training runs and winning by large margins.

Theres also a certain % on the terrace complaining about the officials...."he's off his feet!" (that's one for those on the small terrace, you all know what I mean).

IAmTheReign

mark_way wrote: »

Right. I've done the calculations and Leinster will top the seedings after the pool stages next season with 24, 25 or 28 points, depending on how the result goes in the away Northampton match.

Clermont (23), Toulouse (22), either Munster or Saracens (19 points) and La Rochelle (17) will round out the group winners. And it'll be Ulster, Northampton and Saracens or Munster as the three runners-up who get through.

That means it could easily be Leinster v Munster in a quarter final in the Aviva. I can see Munster possibly getting the better of Leinster in that one. No team can hold the wood over another team forever and with the addition of Larkham, Munster's attacking game will in all liklihood be several grades sharper than before.

Nice to know there's at least one optimistic Munster fan left! :pac:

Rigor Mortis

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Based on this forum it should be

70% on the beer and not caring about watching the rugby
25% complaint about them and discussing the good old days when stadium was empty
5% Ulster/Munster fans and management scouting for talent

Fixed that

antietam1

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Well if that’s the reason I think people need to look at themselves

Nah he was keeping Coughlin or callin as they call him from a well deserved 100 caps.

stephen_n

awec wrote: »

He pretty accurately describes all the Leinster fans I’ve ever met to be fair.

Jaysus that old harp is way stronger than I thought.