A whiff of Cordite

[ronk]

"When the highlights are shown 100 years from now O’Mahony’s scramble to recover Beauden Barrett’s grubber will inspire Earth’s remaining population."

Cummiskey with one of the biggest piles of shite ever committed to print.

[Oldschool]

Every single NIQ (or otherwise) signing displaces at least one player, more if guys are sharing time as they develop.

There are other potential benefits but there is also a loser(s).

Lowe can do things that no Irish winger in the pro era has been able to do. Stockdale is close (& better in other areas) but he came through later.

Lowe's ability to crash over the line from wide and short range is game changing: gor Ireland and Leinster.

Lowe is overhyped.
Don't get me wrong I think he's a good player but Saracens shut him down completely.
However his lack of exposure to big games may be a factor in that regard.

[wixfjord]

Every single NIQ (or otherwise) signing displaces at least one player, more if guys are sharing time as they develop.

There are other potential benefits but there is also a loser(s).

Lowe can do things that no Irish winger in the pro era has been able to do. Stockdale is close (& better in other areas) but he came through later.

Lowe's ability to crash over the line from wide and short range is game changing: gor Ireland and Leinster.

Lowe is overhyped.
Don't get me wrong I think he's a good player but Saracens shut him down completely.
However his lack of exposure to big games may be a factor in that regard.

'Overhyped'

What was he last year when he took Sarries apart in the Aviva?

[Oldschool]

Every single NIQ (or otherwise) signing displaces at least one player, more if guys are sharing time as they develop.

There are other potential benefits but there is also a loser(s).

Lowe can do things that no Irish winger in the pro era has been able to do. Stockdale is close (& better in other areas) but he came through later.

Lowe's ability to crash over the line from wide and short range is game changing: gor Ireland and Leinster.

Lowe is overhyped.
Don't get me wrong I think he's a good player but Saracens shut him down completely.
However his lack of exposure to big games may be a factor in that regard.

'Overhyped'

What was he last year when he took Sarries apart in the Aviva?

Well then based on his more recent performance against the said same Sarries, he's gone backwards
Using your logic.

[Dave Cahill]

"When the highlights are shown 100 years from now O’Mahony’s scramble to recover Beauden Barrett’s grubber will inspire Earth’s remaining population."

Cummiskey with one of the biggest piles of shite ever committed to print.

Professional rugby player catches ball in front of him. Tomorrow, bear shits in woods

[neiliog93]

Cummiskey also outlined POM's woeful stats (particularly poor of late), but said they don't matter cos leadership and rucks. Oh, such leadership. Much, much leadership. An average of 5-6 leaderships per game.

[Laighin Break]

Every single NIQ (or otherwise) signing displaces at least one player, more if guys are sharing time as they develop.

There are other potential benefits but there is also a loser(s).

Lowe can do things that no Irish winger in the pro era has been able to do. Stockdale is close (& better in other areas) but he came through later.

Lowe's ability to crash over the line from wide and short range is game changing: gor Ireland and Leinster.

Lowe is overhyped.
Don't get me wrong I think he's a good player but Saracens shut him down completely.
However his lack of exposure to big games may be a factor in that regard.

South Africa managed to shut down Lomu back in '95. It happens.

[Oldschool]

Every single NIQ (or otherwise) signing displaces at least one player, more if guys are sharing time as they develop.

There are other potential benefits but there is also a loser(s).

Lowe can do things that no Irish winger in the pro era has been able to do. Stockdale is close (& better in other areas) but he came through later.

Lowe's ability to crash over the line from wide and short range is game changing: gor Ireland and Leinster.

Lowe is overhyped.
Don't get me wrong I think he's a good player but Saracens shut him down completely.
However his lack of exposure to big games may be a factor in that regard.

South Africa managed to shut down Lomu back in '95. It happens.

Was that not a dose of food poisoning?

[wixfjord]

Well then based on his more recent performance against the said same Sarries, he's gone backwards
Using your logic.

Well it was your logic OS! Personally I wouldn't be a fan of judging a player on one game.

Although I think you're just searching for a reaction with that initial comment, because anyone who has watched Lowe consistently for the last two years will understand that any 'hype' is warranted!

[mildlyinterested]

Good interview with RK on OTB tonight

[hugonaut]

Good interview with RK on OTB tonight

Very, very good interview. Well worth a listen for any Leinster fan.

[Oldschool]

Thanks for the heads up on RK.

[CiaranIrl]

Ewan McKenna being a dick again today I see. What else is new?

[wixfjord]

Ewan McKenna being a dick again today I see. What else is new?

I think it's best we use the Conor George rule for Ewan. Don't even post about him. Don't give him the oxygen. Nobody benefits.

[jimbobjoe]

Ewan McKenna being a dick again today I see. What else is new?

I think it's best we use the Conor George rule for Ewan. Don't even post about him. Don't give him the oxygen. Nobody benefits.

Agreed. No interest whatsoever in giving him clicks or attention.

[Dave Cahill]

Anyone who reads him is an idiot, anyone who believes him is a moron, anyone who repeats him is a c**t.

[arsebiscuits1]

Said in the other thread but reinforcing here.

He can go take a long walk on a short pier

[Oldschool]

Anyone who reads him is an idiot, anyone who believes him is a moron, anyone who repeats him is a c**t.

With such a ringing endorsement I'm just going to have to read him now.
Where does he publish? - Careful with your answer, you wouldn't want anyone to think your a cetc.

[OTT]

Anyone who reads him is an idiot, anyone who believes him is a moron, anyone who repeats him is a c**t.

With such a ringing endorsement I'm just going to have to read him now.
Where does he publish? - Careful with your answer, you wouldn't want anyone to think your a cetc.

I have three sources I trust that have told me where you can find Ewan MacKenna articles but I won't reveal these sources (because they don't exist) but believe me (for no good reason) it could be a criminal matter (it never is).

Hope that helps.

[CiaranIrl]

Anyone who reads him is an idiot, anyone who believes him is a moron, anyone who repeats him is a c**t.

So what you're saying is... You respect his journalism?