2024/2025 Not Heineken Cup

[PornDog]

I'm not really sure why people have an issue with the Irish system. It was up to all the unions to find a way that worked for them and Ireland certainly did.

Still hate the cunts, but fair play.

Ah sure don't you love us really though

[PornDog]

I did.

And it's just the usual shit of English journo's saying that the English system of private benefactors (with some RFU money) funding is fairer/better/whatever than the Irish system of IRFU funding (with some private benefactor money).

Given the number of 'quotes' from 'insiders', 'sources', 'informed sources', and the like; and the 'finger in the air' valuations of what Leinster players might earn, on the market in the English system, I'd take the entire article with several large grains of salt.

There's no transparency to the Irish system whatsoever. It's all cloak and dagger diplomacy to conceal finances. And as an Irish fan, you're all completely fine with that.

[Camroc2]

I did.

And it's just the usual shit of English journo's saying that the English system of private benefactors (with some RFU money) funding is fairer/better/whatever than the Irish system of IRFU funding (with some private benefactor money).

Given the number of 'quotes' from 'insiders', 'sources', 'informed sources', and the like; and the 'finger in the air' valuations of what Leinster players might earn, on the market in the English system, I'd take the entire article with several large grains of salt.

There's no transparency to the Irish system whatsoever. It's all cloak and dagger diplomacy to conceal finances. And as an Irish fan, you're all completely fine with that.

Private contracts in remaining private shocker !

[Kawazaki]

I did.

And it's just the usual shit of English journo's saying that the English system of private benefactors (with some RFU money) funding is fairer/better/whatever than the Irish system of IRFU funding (with some private benefactor money).

Given the number of 'quotes' from 'insiders', 'sources', 'informed sources', and the like; and the 'finger in the air' valuations of what Leinster players might earn, on the market in the English system, I'd take the entire article with several large grains of salt.

There's no transparency to the Irish system whatsoever. It's all cloak and dagger diplomacy to conceal finances. And as an Irish fan, you're all completely fine with that.

Private contracts in remaining private shocker !

Given the transparency of the other leagues, yes it is a shocker.

[SaintK]

. Slimani was retiring and going into coaching, so he probably didn't have many offers. He originally thought his agent meant Leicester when told of Leinster's interest, so I'm sure playing for Leinster had its attraction as well. Again, wont be peanuts, but wont be a huge salary either.

[PornDog]

. Slimani was retiring and going into coaching, so he probably didn't have many offers. He originally thought his agent meant Leicester when told of Leinster's interest, so I'm sure playing for Leinster had its attraction as well. Again, wont be peanuts, but wont be a huge salary either.

We've all done it - had to do a double take to make sure we heard right. He gave an interview himself saying it, don't know if it was for French media or what, but he was directly quoted.

[caleb221]

Yep, the whole Irish vs. English system debate is getting old. Private contracts are private, no surprise there. It’s what works for each union, even if it’s all kept a bit hush-hush.

[robmatic]

I did.

And it's just the usual shit of English journo's saying that the English system of private benefactors (with some RFU money) funding is fairer/better/whatever than the Irish system of IRFU funding (with some private benefactor money).

Given the number of 'quotes' from 'insiders', 'sources', 'informed sources', and the like; and the 'finger in the air' valuations of what Leinster players might earn, on the market in the English system, I'd take the entire article with several large grains of salt.

There's no transparency to the Irish system whatsoever. It's all cloak and dagger diplomacy to conceal finances. And as an Irish fan, you're all completely fine with that.

It's not like they are going out hoovering up players on the global market to pack their squads with though, is it? Or do you think it's bang out of order for them to be paying decent salaries to players who came through their own academies or something?

[Slick]

There's no transparency to the Irish system whatsoever. It's all cloak and dagger diplomacy to conceal finances. And as an Irish fan, you're all completely fine with that.

Private contracts in remaining private shocker !

Given the transparency of the other leagues, yes it is a shocker.

More property deals needed. You fucking joker

[Uncle fester]

Look we get it that Leinster are the England of European rugby with more braying than silverware and thoroughly dislikeable but that article...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_even_ ... prov=sfla1

Weirdly, the writer on xitter is admitting some of the issues but then doubling down. Hard to know if he's thick or just a bad actor.

[Kawazaki]

It's not like they are going out hoovering up players on the global market to pack their squads with though, is it?

Contepomi, Elsom, Lowe, Thorn, Gibson-Park, Snyman, Barrett, Slimani, Ioane.

They can do what they like - just be transparent what they are being paid.

[Oxbow]

Looking forward to this, and very much not looking forward to this

[sockwithaticket]

Freeman just cannot stop scoring. Great set up by Smith.

[Oxbow]

That was most pleasant.

[Deepsouth]

The reality is you are not that very good really. 1 World Cup from 10 should give you some indication. But it doesn't does it :bimbo.

[Slick]

Predegast really is hilariously shite at tackling

[Oxbow]

The reality is you are not that very good really. 1 World Cup from 10 should give you some indication. But it doesn't does it :bimbo.

Fuck off out of this thread.

[Oxbow]

The commentary team seem very keen to fellate Leinster.

[Slick]

I’m maybe a couple of seasons out of touch, but I didn’t think you could take a quick tap from a scrum penalty

[Slick]

Prendegast again

[Slick]

That’s ridiculous, you can’t wave the ball around, throwing dummies from the floor, it’s meant to be instant

[Oxbow]

That was hilarious.

[sockwithaticket]

With the amount of bitching about him Leinster fans have done lately, that is such a sweet, sweet try for Pollock.

[PornDog]

That’s ridiculous, you can’t wave the ball around, throwing dummies from the floor, it’s meant to be instant

Inclined to agree. Lovely bit of play all the same though

[Tichtheid]

Great pace from Pollock, he's been getting schooled up till now, but that was good

[Conor]

It's not like they are going out hoovering up players on the global market to pack their squads with though, is it?

Contepomi, Elsom, Lowe, Thorn, Gibson-Park, Snyman, Barrett, Slimani, Ioane.

They can do what they like - just be transparent what they are being paid.

You are going back over 15 years and you have 9 players. One who has not even arrived.
It's the most feeble of efforts from you.

[Slick]

Not going to say it again

Must admit, was just about to post that Pollock is being bossed and looks a bit of a show pony….. but fair play

[PornDog]

With the amount of bitching about him Leinster fans have done lately, that is such a sweet, sweet try for Pollock.

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[sockwithaticket]

With the amount of bitching about him Leinster fans have done lately, that is such a sweet, sweet try for Pollock.

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The Leinster lads on reddit (and there are a lot of them) have been frothing.

[sockwithaticket]

Freeman on the end of another great move.

[Oxbow]

Freeman has to be one of the Lions wings.

[Slick]

Haven’t seen them for a long time, but loving watching Northampton, just great rugby

[sockwithaticket]

Freeman has to be one of the Lions wings.

It would be insane to ignore a guy on his kind of hot streak.

Hat trick try as I type!

[sockwithaticket]

Pretty big half from Saints. Don't think anyone would've had them 2 scores ahead at the break. Remains to be seen if they can keep it up.

[Kawazaki]

It's not like they are going out hoovering up players on the global market to pack their squads with though, is it?

Contepomi, Elsom, Lowe, Thorn, Gibson-Park, Snyman, Barrett, Slimani, Ioane.

They can do what they like - just be transparent what they are being paid.

You are going back over 15 years and you have 9 players. One who has not even arrived.
It's the most feeble of efforts from you.

What are they paid?

Quite simple. Transparency.

[bogbunny]

One hell of a half from the Saints.

Fat Lady.........

[SaintK]

Well bugger me

[PornDog]

With the amount of bitching about him Leinster fans have done lately, that is such a sweet, sweet try for Pollock.

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The Leinster lads on reddit (and there are a lot of them) have been frothing.

About what? He's obviously a star in the making

[Slick]

Dayglo coked up as usual

[sockwithaticket]

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The Leinster lads on reddit (and there are a lot of them) have been frothing.

About what? He's obviously a star in the making

Being too arrogant and he won't find life so easy when he plays a proper side [Leinster]/comes up against Josh van der Flier. Blah blah. I think it was also partly to do with people being more interested in Saints' games in the European knockouts than Leinster's domination of some deeply inferior teams.

The focus on Pollock reminded me a lot of people ragging on Ashton for the 'Ash splash' as if he was the only winger in the world to regularly dive over the line tbh. People who just don't like a cocksure young player who can back it up, so they pick at any and eveything.