Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
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Zane Kirchner leaving
Zane Kirchner to join @DragonsRugby #GUINNESSPRO12 http://pro12rug.by/NNUc8f
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Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
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As suspected, he is off.
Didn't expect rainy Newport as the destination however.
Thanks for everything Zane
As suspected, he is off.
Didn't expect rainy Newport as the destination however.
Thanks for everything Zane
He's gotten awfully fond of that brick
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving
Just in ahead of me.
Quite the suprising move it must be said.
Hopefully it works out for him
Quite the suprising move it must be said.
Hopefully it works out for him
He's gotten awfully fond of that brick
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
Would have assumed he'd be off to France on a big contract. Fair play to the Dragons for getting him.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
Double thread.
Anyway I can remove this or is it up to the mods?
Anyway I can remove this or is it up to the mods?
He's gotten awfully fond of that brick
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
Best of luck Zane. Always a solid player for us.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
dont think largely riding pine for 4 years and playing out of position helped with a big deal, plus hes 33 in the summer, but best of luck to himsunshiner1 wrote:Would have assumed he'd be off to France on a big contract. Fair play to the Dragons for getting him.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
Thanks Zane, the receiver of some harsh criticism at times, mostly unwarranted. Best wishes for the future.
"POC will not be going to Toulon" - All Blacks nil » May 27th, 2015, 12:18 am
Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
One of the stand-out players in the RDS on Saturday.
Thanks Zane, and best of luck.
Thanks Zane, and best of luck.
Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
Best of luck to him. More than a bit surprised by the destination though. They're even more of a sh!t-show these days than they have been previously.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
I've always been a fan and think he's been a real good player for us.
Will be a great signing for the Dragons. Best of luck Zane.
Will be a great signing for the Dragons. Best of luck Zane.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
Zane's performance vs the Scarlets on Saturday was the best I've seen him play at 13 in blue. That thunderous tackle in the centre of the park, which led to the bonus point try, was worth the admission price on its own. Funnily, during his time in Ireland I reckon Zane's best games were played in Thomond Park: He had a major part in Jenno's Barbarians' win vs Ireland in May 2015. Ditto the Leinster match later that year, in the course of which Ringer announced his arrival on the scene with a dazzling run and offload to Isa and Zane ran in an intercept try in the second. Good luck to him with Dragons - when they're not playing Leinster that is!!!
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Best of luck Zane and thanks for the contribution you've made to Leinster Rugby in your time here. Your 2 tries in the Pro12 Final against Warriors were a highlight for me as were the tries you scored against Munster down in Thomond. Your Barbarians' try was a thing of beauty as well
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Thanks Zane - Always liked your big match temperament.
Good luck with the Dragons.
Good luck with the Dragons.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
“To a badge and a fraternity that literally turned my life around. A place that became home. Friends that grew closer then family.
“From me and my family we humbly thank everyone for the adventure. To the organisation, from top to bottom, thank you for allowing me to set foot in a club which I believe is the best that I’ve ever been.
“To the Leinster blue faithful, I hope that even for a little while I brought joy to your presence at our games. The roar and memories of the RDS is something I’ll carry and treasure for the rest of my life.
“I am very grateful.”
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Best of luck to him in the future.
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Re: Zane Kirchner leaving for Dragons
He's been quite a find at 13 this year when experience, nous, and hard tackling are required to keep the inexperienced young backs scoring tries.
Best of luck and thanks, could really help that Newport team rediscover some steel.
Best of luck and thanks, could really help that Newport team rediscover some steel.
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Wow. Makes a very touching change from the pre-written, cut-and-paste statements that players usually make. I thought he didn't benefit from the very high bar for NIQs that the Ollie's, Felipe's, Nathan's, Rocky's, Brad's and Isa's have set. You were easily a cut above a lot of our other overseas signings and there's no doubt you brought a buzz and commitment to the team and to games, plus covered 4 positions for us to a high standard.Dave Cahill wrote:“To a badge and a fraternity that literally turned my life around. A place that became home. Friends that grew closer then family.
“From me and my family we humbly thank everyone for the adventure. To the organisation, from top to bottom, thank you for allowing me to set foot in a club which I believe is the best that I’ve ever been.
“To the Leinster blue faithful, I hope that even for a little while I brought joy to your presence at our games. The roar and memories of the RDS is something I’ll carry and treasure for the rest of my life.
“I am very grateful.”
Best of luck, Zane, you'll need all of it in Newport.
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Who's been chopping onions...?Dave Cahill wrote:“To a badge and a fraternity that literally turned my life around. A place that became home. Friends that grew closer then family.
“From me and my family we humbly thank everyone for the adventure. To the organisation, from top to bottom, thank you for allowing me to set foot in a club which I believe is the best that I’ve ever been.
“To the Leinster blue faithful, I hope that even for a little while I brought joy to your presence at our games. The roar and memories of the RDS is something I’ll carry and treasure for the rest of my life.
“I am very grateful.”
Can I raise a practical question at this point? Are we gonna do "Stonehenge" tomorrow?
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Fair play to you, Zane!!!!Dave Cahill wrote:“To a badge and a fraternity that literally turned my life around. A place that became home. Friends that grew closer then family.
“From me and my family we humbly thank everyone for the adventure. To the organisation, from top to bottom, thank you for allowing me to set foot in a club which I believe is the best that I’ve ever been.
“To the Leinster blue faithful, I hope that even for a little while I brought joy to your presence at our games. The roar and memories of the RDS is something I’ll carry and treasure for the rest of my life.
“I am very grateful.”