Leinster Squad 19-20

[The Doc]

when does the clock start when he signed for us on 6th march, when he arrived in the country or when he played his first match

when he arrived in country.

That would surprise me... Would it not be from the starting date of his contract.

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[cormac]

when does the clock start when he signed for us on 6th march, when he arrived in the country or when he played his first match

when he arrived in country.

That would surprise me... Would it not be from the starting date of his contract.

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He was contracted with the Chiefs/Tasman in NZ until the end of October 2017. His decision to sign with us may have been in March 2017 but his registration wouldn't have transferred to Leinster until after he finished up in NZ.

[Jonny tight lips]

Jamison Gibson-Parks 3 years are up at the end of June so our 3 into 2 problem will disappear then.
Also means he is a possibility for the world cup ( not a big possibility admittedly)
James Lowe signed for us in March 2017 so should be Irish qualified next year 2020

Could he capped during the 6Ns.
Given the likely toll as a result of the RWC I wouldn't rule it out.
Scrub that.

He’d have to get past McGrath first

[sunshiner1]

Cian Healy(31) - Signed central 3yr contract in 2016

i'd imagine Healy will be off the central contracts and moved to a provisional next season. With McGrath gone the IRFU owe us one so just pay the man what he's owed so we can get on with winning trophies

[arsebiscuits1]

when does the clock start when he signed for us on 6th march, when he arrived in the country or when he played his first match

when he arrived in country.

That would surprise me... Would it not be from the starting date of his contract.

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It's a "residency rule"

Unless he was commuting back to New Zealand for Super Rugby and Mitre 10 from Ireland he didn't start his residency here until November 2017

[Ruckedtobits]

The 'normal' IRFU procedure in relation to players over 32 appears to be to only offer one-year National Contract extensions. Presumably, the "ongoing negotiations" for players such as Robert Kearney and Cian Healy is trying to convince the IRFU negotiators that they should be exceptions - like J10. IMO, and I am certainly biased in this regard, both should be offered longer deals.

[mildlyinterested]

So senior squad players from the start of the season, leaving this season:

Jack McGrath(LH Prop)
Ian Nagle(Lock)
Sean O'Brien(Backrow)
Nick McCarthy(Scrumhalf)
Noel Reid(Outhalf/Centre)
Tom Daly(Centre)

Futures unclear:
Cian Healy(LH Prop)
Mick Kearney(Lock)
Fergus McFadden(Wing)
Dave Kearney(Wing)
Rob Kearney(Fullback)

[joooooe]

The 'normal' IRFU procedure in relation to players over 32 appears to be to only offer one-year National Contract extensions. Presumably, the "ongoing negotiations" for players such as Robert Kearney and Cian Healy is trying to convince the IRFU negotiators that they should be exceptions - like J10. IMO, and I am certainly biased in this regard, both should be offered longer deals.

Can you imagine the angst down Shelbyville way if Rob K gets another central contract? It'll be almost Heaslip-like and they'll be able to create a martyr out of, I dunno, Andrew Conway or someone who is on a provincial deal...or Simon x-factor Zebo, who should have the gig. Jaysus, remember the furore about Donnacha Ryan?!

[leinster23]

Can't wait for when Mike Haley is reimagined in 10 years as one of the most talented backs of all time who was cruelly denied his place in the Irish team by the boring Rob Kearney, who never did anything except beat the third most defenders in Six Nations history and start every game in every Irish Six Nations win in the pro era.

[ronk]

Can't wait for when Mike Haley is reimagined in 10 years as one of the most talented backs of all time who was cruelly denied his place in the Irish team by the boring Rob Kearney, who never did anything except beat the third most defenders in Six Nations history and start every game in every Irish Six Nations win in the pro era.

Haley is a villain, not a hero.

[Xanthippe]

So apparently Mick Kearney is leaving after all - no word on where he’s going yet

[Theleinsterlad]

So apparently Mick Kearney is leaving after all - no word on where he’s going yet

That’s disappointing I think before his injury he has been improving and was a good solid second row for us.

[leinster23]

Can't wait for when Mike Haley is reimagined in 10 years as one of the most talented backs of all time who was cruelly denied his place in the Irish team by the boring Rob Kearney, who never did anything except beat the third most defenders in Six Nations history and start every game in every Irish Six Nations win in the pro era.

Haley is a villain, not a hero.

For now, you just wait until he beats one defender and runs in a try from 10 metres out, causing the entire country to see him as the next Christian Cullen!

[ronk]

Can't wait for when Mike Haley is reimagined in 10 years as one of the most talented backs of all time who was cruelly denied his place in the Irish team by the boring Rob Kearney, who never did anything except beat the third most defenders in Six Nations history and start every game in every Irish Six Nations win in the pro era.

Haley is a villain, not a hero.

For now, you just wait until he beats one defender and runs in a try from 10 metres out, causing the entire country to see him as the next Christian Cullen!

If it wins a semi final, maybe.

I thought he played ok against Saracens. Some good tackling and catches. Just too much pressure overall coming from the kicking game.

[bluemagic]

SOB has a post on Instagram wishing RK best of luck in France. Losing some amount of experience and talent from the squad yet again this year

[Peg Leg]

SOB has a post on Instagram wishing RK best of luck in France. Losing some amount of experience and talent from the squad yet again this year

RK [picks up phone]: negotiations are going too slow.
SOB [answers phone]: Ahoyhoy,
RK: I need a favour...

"It was Mrs. O'Leary's cow"

[mildlyinterested]

SOB has a post on Instagram wishing RK best of luck in France. Losing some amount of experience and talent from the squad yet again this year

RK [picks up phone]: negotiations are going too slow.
SOB [answers phone]: Ahoyhoy,
RK: I need a favour...

"It was Mrs. O'Leary's cow"

wouldn't be a surprise if that was a joke.

But yes losing loads of talents and experience, to be replaced by academy players. Enjoy the run while it lasts.

[blockhead]

James Ryan was -Leinster players' player of the year
Max Deegan -young player of the year
Sean Cronin -fans' player of the year.
St Michael's College -school of the year
Patrician Secondary School, Newbridge -Irish Independent development school of the year award.
Dave Kearney -Irish Independent try of the year award for his effort against Toulouse in round five of the Champions Cup
Paul Dean was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

[riocard911]

James Ryan was -Leinster players' player of the year
Max Deegan -young player of the year
Sean Cronin -fans' player of the year.
St Michael's College -school of the year
Patrician Secondary School, Newbridge -Irish Independent development school of the year award.
Dave Kearney -Irish Independent try of the year award for his effort against Toulouse in round five of the Champions Cup
Paul Dean was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

+ Suttonians got Junior Club of the Year.

[Dave Cahill]

Fogs departure to the Ireland setup confirmed, no replacement announced as of yet