Scotland , the Jay Cartwright of international rugby.

Made in Leinster , born on Sandymount strand

There's always a bit of pub chat on line 2011-15 NZ v 2019-23 RSA about who's the best. Much of it moot as both are happily double RWC winners. But the sheer consistency of NZ , 10 out last 13 TRC titles and near 90% win rate in all games ( 88%) during the 2010s has them a cut above imo.

As @gortoshay1.bsky.social says we never want to see a Brown Thomas meme again

Was working today so had half an eye on laptop watching test. Well maybe more than half Enthralling game, Aus needed to match their defence with the power they had with ball in hand. Ran out of road when they power left pack. Lions winning when misfiring/18pts down. JGP, Genge, Beirne pick of bunch

Aus attack so poor. Young Lynagh will get flack but there's no shape outside him

Massive by Beirne at counter maul. Farrell, all his selections being justified. Sorta knows what he's doing.

JGP Russell running the show. #Lions

The gripes online from Irish lads about a young Irish player getting called up is quite something. The veil of oh won't someone think of the other nations slips fairly quick.

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Never mind Wales, Worst performance of the international window thus far , Justin Marshall.

All the kiwi media disrespect talk all looks a bit silly this morning.

I'm just trying to see how I'd react as a Welsh man if Ireland lost 20 in a row and lost to Japan..... pity? sympathy?

Itoje and Morgan continued that into 2nd half. Very good from both. Ref allowed a contest, and Morgan delivered. O Keeffe totally different interpretation v Force. Conan very busy second half. Russell JGP very good for time on.

Ht musings Itoje very good. Jac Morgan busiest backrow. Russell and JGP working will now. Russell been v good so far on tour. Duhan so dangerous going forward in broken play, still a liability in defence. Diamond pod system starting to motor now.. Still too many handling errors #Lions #REDSvLIONS

La Rochelle, 6th year in a row. Familiarity breeds (more) contempt

Monday morning vibes

Great afternoon in Croker with the young fella. Can't bate a championship run #AnMhí

Close at ht but twas a hard watch. Crying out for a bit of direct football #AnMhí

Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: No Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel.

Ice cold Ramos. Took me back to Totenham Hcup final when he slotted two pens in ET. Clutch guy for those situations. #Top14

UBB need to sort out their exits. Toulouse making hay once they get with 10m

Billy Barry gone, Ntamack too

UBB is losing the contact battle up front, and there's 6/2 Toulouse bench with Meafou to come. 5 feel will need to take every chance in opp 22 they get. Billy Barry quiet. Not sure he's fit. #TOP14

Toulouse blitz defence a bit of new addition. Really trying to cut out wide ball to the UBB wingers. Lucu showing how to play through it #Top14

Josh Jacomb not having best start in Babas shirt. Handing Boks easy territory

JoeMc outstanding Jvdf not far behind. Stuart improved scrum, as did Mitchell with his choice of passing. Daly v solid, though Force had zero kick chase. O Keeffe interpretation taking away Beirnes superpower at ruck. Delighted for Ringer after long wait for red. Defence improved as game went on

+ Joe Mc , Jvdf, Ringrose, Russell, - Discipline, scrum, passing off base, too many ruck watchers in pack, WIP - defence, 9 to 12 still getting hang of blitz , kicking game #Lions

Lokking forward to Sunday 🟡🟢

Dweba to Munster would very good signing....

All-Ireland quarter-finals Armagh v Kerry Tyrone v Dublin Galway v Meath Monaghan v Donegal We in Meath, just happy to be there at this stage. Galway will be delighted with the draw. Hot favourites Nigglefest 2025 between Tyrone and Dublin. 5 teams travelling from NE direction into Dublin

Dublin beating Limerick the hurling...

Very pragmatic 2nd half by Crusaders, bossed the air and set piece, gave them territory and pressurised Chiefs exit continously. Nothing fancy, just good knock out rugby. #CRUvCHI

Leinster fielded 58 different players over the course of this season. I wrote about all of them. hugomongoose.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/e...

We have a number of coaching opportunities for the upcoming season(s): • Men’s Senior squads Player Coach • U18 Boys Head Coach To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Jeff Neville at [email protected]. Shares welcome and appreciated.

The fact that Boks have these 4 tightheads must contravene some UN arms proliferation agreement.

Me recording pod with the lads

Monday morning vibes

Leinster 5th league title in 8 years. Thankfully, famine is over.

Very much looking forward to harpin' on the final with @leinsterroyalty.bsky.social & @rugbykino.bsky.social Sunday evening. Literally saving the best wrap pod of the season for last!

Thomas Clarkson Take a bow son. What a shift. Came of age today , (and this season). There'll be no revision of that Bulls scrum , probably the best going in club rugby and he stood up.

Harry and MW are always worth a listen

Shot Chaser...

Absolutely muck weather in Dublin today. Plot thickens, Leinster will probably get joy on kicking , but won't get near same joy on resulting scrums. 80% on our own scrum would be decent return to give us some platform. Which cracks first , LEI scrum or Bulls discipline...

Not every morning you wake up to say your club has signed a Hurricane. All credit to @thelooseh.bsky.social for getting this across the line!

Some news.... Exciting season ahead in Leinster Div1 and All Ireland Junior Cup alongside a great bunch of people.