The Munster Rugby Thread 24/25

[Handy Run]

Interesting article:

The five-point plan to rescue Munster rugby and close the gap on Leinster

When Declan Kidney was reinstated as head coach of Munster in 2005, his brief was simple - win the European Cup, whatever it takes.

extra.ie

It is but it's a kick in the bollox to clubs who would be subservient to the schools and loose their best players to them.

You'd need some sort of incentive if you want buy in from the clubs.

 

[jeepers]

"It takes close on 60 Dubs to do the work of a single culchie"

Ancient Culchie proverb

In fairness EG, it is HARD to drive a tractor when you're zombied to oblivion on gear.

 

[jeepers]

Are both of these lads more Ghoy cast offs ?

Michael Milne & Lee Barron Join Munster Rugby On Loan - Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby - Michael Milne & Lee Barron Join Munster Rugby On Loan

www.munsterrugby.ie

Yeah. They're URC players for Leinster, but not pushing through. Barron was widely considered next man up, but has been overtaken by Gus McCarthy, so is wisely looking elsewhere. Milne might have been considered a little further up the pecking order.

 

[Meridian]

Yeah. They're URC players for Leinster, but not pushing through. Barron was widely considered next man up, but has been overtaken by Gus McCarthy, so is wisely looking elsewhere. Milne might have been considered a little further up the pecking order.

Are they any good or still developing?

 

[Meridian]

Great news, I heard that new IRFU rules now have it that provinces have to pony up 40% of their central contracted players salaries.
That will cost the Ladyboys.

 

[TheOutdoorThreadmill]

IRFU change central contract system with provinces set to pay 40pc

The IRFU have announced a major change to its central contracting system, as the four provinces will soon be responsible for 40pc of the cost of national player contracts.

www.independent.ie

 

[jeepers]

Are they any good or still developing?

I'd say Milne is still developing. Barron just needs experience, I think he'll do very well with regular time and a positive atmosphere.

 

[DennyMac]

Are both of these lads more Ghoy cast offs ?

Michael Milne & Lee Barron Join Munster Rugby On Loan - Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby - Michael Milne & Lee Barron Join Munster Rugby On Loan

www.munsterrugby.ie

Milne was their 4th choice loosehead and Barron was their 5th choice hooker.

On a side note, we now have 9 Leinster men in the Munster squad. Are we in danger of losing our identity?

 

[Eastwood]

Interesting article:

The five-point plan to rescue Munster rugby and close the gap on Leinster

When Declan Kidney was reinstated as head coach of Munster in 2005, his brief was simple - win the European Cup, whatever it takes.

extra.ie

It's only a small point, but surely he can get the name of MTU right?

 

[The Shakey Fridge]

IRFU change central contract system with provinces set to pay 40pc

The IRFU have announced a major change to its central contracting system, as the four provinces will soon be responsible for 40pc of the cost of national player contracts.

www.independent.ie

The situation where Leinster have second choice players on Central contracts whilst the national team ignores players likes Coombes and Barron is a big factor.

The other provinces should have been kicking up bloody murder the last few years.

The way the 2024 6N winning outhalf was treated this year was a total disgrace.