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Looking at what Ireland have just done well for that try it makes me wonder why Farrell has opted for 2 back rows off the bench when we're crying out for size off the bench. Surely we have a fit 2nd row can come on #NZvIRE

I whole Infantino bending over for Trump thing was entirely predictable given his behaviour in the lead up to this WC. The real question is how do we feel about Pochettino if he uses Balogun tonight? He'd previously been very big on fair play

I know we're down some front rowers but the Irish scrum is so atrocious, coupled with the lineout being sub par and Ireland will be lucky to reach the QFs to be eliminated next year

Couple of just ridiculous scores there from both teams. Enjoying the 'break not bend' defensive approach from both sides so far in the 2nd half #NZvFRA

@hugogordon.bsky.social @reallyfubar.bsky.social @church87.bsky.social a chairde, running a leg of tue marathon Sunday here in Belfast. Plan on doing about 40-45mins. Need some up tempo angry tunes to add to tue playlist for it, any recommendations? Have slipknot, QOTSA and Kneecap so far

The wind and rain were pretty grim but can't argue with that result. A few great performances, Doak and Murphy were excellent in particular, played the conditions so well #SUFTUM

I'm very late to this as I missed the game yesterday but this will be evergreen in the Toonie chat #6N

Win a signed copy of Attacking the Space!! Predict the combined 22 entries of all six teams in this round of the 6Ns. Closest wins. If you retweet you get two goes... Must be UK based!

5 authors for whom I've read at least 5 books: Anthony Ryan Robin Hobb Joe Abercrombie Peter V Brett Julia Donaldson

Fully appreciating I have my Ulster glasses on but honestly Rob Baloucoune has been the 2nd best player on the pitch today for me. Has got through a mountain of work. JGP head and shoulders above everyone else, just insane work

I was miles off the Scotland game, 2 points off the Ireland result and spot on with the French result, to misquite the song almost 2 outta 3 ain't bad

Feels like the first sight of blue sky over Belfast this year

Lads it's feeling like Gatland early 2000s when he gave a load of youngsters a shot time with Ireland. Fitness permitting I'd love to see Edogbo, Casey and Izzy get a start next time out #FRAvIRE

Great breakdown of where the game could be won and lost for Ireland. Feel that France will focus less on scrum(could still milk a few pens though) and more on killing Ireland at the lineout with that light pack

He's right, we just won't appreciate that fact for a few years yet

@90minutecynic.bsky.social I'm sure you'll cover it on a pod, but initial thoughts on Cvancara? Feels like a classic Martin O'Neill signing a 'damaged goods' type player (Thommo, Hartson, Bellamy) and hoping he can get a tune out of them. Feels high risk

Looking forward to the Kok and Stock connection doing some damage at the weekend #Ulster #rugby #urc

That farce people are calling a boxing match is on tonight, and not gonna lie, I've never warmed to Joshua, but for my love of the sport I really hope he send that YouTuber to the shadow realm

Ah Dave McCann, it was all going so well #LEIvULS

It would appear Celtic have hired the French version of Russell Martin. If this is a sogn of things to come he'd be out of his depth in a paddling pool #celtic #celstm

Delighted to see Ulster rotate this heavily. As good as a cup run would be, league has to be the priority. Izzy being back is great to see and McNamara being in the 23 is exciting too

Off to the old affidavit stadium (love the autocorrect here as it won't be anything other than Ravenhill) tonight for the rugby, first Ulster match live in a few years. Really looking forward to it, and spotted some of the Benetton lads in town today #URC #ULSvBEN

@threeredkings.bsky.social hi mate. I assume you've seen the42 post about Porter's minutes for Ire since RWC23. How much do you reckon his scrummaging technique is creaking because he's having to do so many fatigued scrums given the no of mins he plays,given he doesn't have elite technique to start?

Ten years ago this Friday, the All Blacks became the first team to ever retain the Rugby World Cup. This felt like a perfect occasion to tick off a video we've been wanting to make for a very, very long time. So were the 2015 All Blacks the Greatest Team of All Time?

Ulster v Lions was always destined to be one of those basketball type games wasn't it #LIOVULS

Big result for Ulster. Best I've seen Doak play as an attacking force. If Dave McCann can avoid the silly pens he'll be a good international player #SHAVULS

Found a whole rugby community to engage with, so I'm not longer burning my wife's ear with my random rugby thoughts. Can keep in touch with long distance friends and get to share in some of the great things happening in our lives

OK musicos, Tuesday boredom killer. What are your favourite cover versions of songs? 4 of mine Ataris- Boys of Summer (Don Henley) George Michael & Mary J Blige- As (Stevie Wonder) Stereophonics- Don't Let Me Down (Beatles) Personal fave is Futureheads- Hounds of Love (Kate Bush) #covers

Pelletier at 9 for Canada, just superb so far

Repost with a movie that you love that you didn't expect to love at all.

Bluesky people of #Ireland ,as I live in the north I don't see a lot of coverage of it but what's the craic with this random half yank lad running for president? Only vibe I'm getting from a few pics and soundbites is techbro Conor McGregor

If last week's theory is to be believed there must have been a bust up in the Donegal changing room before kickoff #allirelandfinal

PSA to anyone with access to BBC sport or iPlayer. Find the all Ireland hurling final, starts at 3.30, and sit back and enjoy one of the best annual sporting spectacles around. You'll thank me later

Thoughts with the lads on the Lambeg's today. Historically not the smallest of fellas, they'll be melting in this heat #thetwelfth

Hey @reallyfubar.bsky.social my Spotify shuffle tonight reminded me of your post a few weeks back about heavy rock covers. Have you heard of Nonpoint? They do a great In The Air Tonight and a completely marmite When Doves Cry if you still wanted leads on good heavy rock covers

What athlete's expression will stay with you the rest of your life?

#TOTMUN Oh Ange Postecoglu, what a guy. Tells no lies #seasontwotrophy

We hosted our annual disability tag blitz on Sunday and it remains, without a doubt, one of the highlights of the year. Have a read and see what we’re continuing to build. Your feel-good read for Thursday. Shares welcome. www.leinsterrugby.ie/2025/05/01/w...

Uber frustrating watching Ireland today, just not converting all that territory and possession and fair play to Scotland for making the most of the scraps they've had, they've been clinical #SCOvIRE

Such as the game's not going our way, seeing Izzy as a lineout menace tonight has been great, he's added so much to his game in the last year. Should have Joe McCarthy worried for his place #LEIvULS