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Intriguing rumour that we have signed Billy Burns (IQ)
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Re: Ulster 2018-2019
Confirmed:Columbo wrote:Intriguing rumour that we have signed Billy Burns (IQ)
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http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/17476.php
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Another outside back en route apparently
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Hmmm, given she was expecting resignations (leaving taxi cards out at Chequers), I wouldn't be so sure.Dave Cahill wrote:So, in light of what appears to be the start of a hard brexit, should the IRFU sell the Kingspan Stadium for whatever it can get and move Ulster Rugby to Ireland.
And I'm actually not joking.
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Given that a leadership battle would most likely end up in an election, and an anti-Semitic socialist party coming to power I'm pretty sure most Tories will row in behind the UK government and their plans for Brexit.. after they've had a bit of a strop.paddyor wrote:Hmmm, given she was expecting resignations (leaving taxi cards out at Chequers), I wouldn't be so sure.Dave Cahill wrote:So, in light of what appears to be the start of a hard brexit, should the IRFU sell the Kingspan Stadium for whatever it can get and move Ulster Rugby to Ireland.
And I'm actually not joking.
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Re Burns joining Ulster - No doubt they will be pleased to have a Billy back in the squad.
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I'm guessing they will find a way out of brexit
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If they win the soccer cup they'll merrily charge to no deal.johng wrote:I'm guessing they will find a way out of brexit
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David Humphreys saves the day.
24 year old outhalf with over 100 club caps. Not bad. I suppose the international thing isn't too unrealistic. 3rd spot is wide open and he's owed so getting into camp is a formality (assuming Tyler doesnt hit form).
Ross Byrne's chances of playing for Leinster in November went up.
24 year old outhalf with over 100 club caps. Not bad. I suppose the international thing isn't too unrealistic. 3rd spot is wide open and he's owed so getting into camp is a formality (assuming Tyler doesnt hit form).
Ross Byrne's chances of playing for Leinster in November went up.
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Very good signing for Ulster.
Burns was a regular starter for Gloucester, he wasn't just knocking around making up the numbers - 22 starts at No10 last season, 26 the season before. Cipriani's arrival didn't just put his place under threat, it demoted him. I don't think that there was any way that he was going to get a fair shot at the jersey with a big name like that coming in.
I'd consider Ulster to be a sideways move for him at the moment [Gloucester finished seventh in the Premiership last season], but with the added positive of playing in the top tier of European competition. It's good to get another Irish-qualified outhalf into the mix as well, even if he's down the depth chart on the national list. Well done to Cunningham.
Burns was a regular starter for Gloucester, he wasn't just knocking around making up the numbers - 22 starts at No10 last season, 26 the season before. Cipriani's arrival didn't just put his place under threat, it demoted him. I don't think that there was any way that he was going to get a fair shot at the jersey with a big name like that coming in.
I'd consider Ulster to be a sideways move for him at the moment [Gloucester finished seventh in the Premiership last season], but with the added positive of playing in the top tier of European competition. It's good to get another Irish-qualified outhalf into the mix as well, even if he's down the depth chart on the national list. Well done to Cunningham.
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His kicking numbers suggest that he wasn't primary kicker. Makes the move to Ulster even better considering Cooney can take primary kicking duty.
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Ups the ante on Carbery in Munster
If Carbery ends up in a Goperth/Madigan situation at Munster he's bollixt
Burns has a fairly clear run at Ulster with Cooney who played so well behind a sh!t pack last year
If Carbery ends up in a Goperth/Madigan situation at Munster he's bollixt
Burns has a fairly clear run at Ulster with Cooney who played so well behind a sh!t pack last year
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Versatility might get him in anyway depending on the fullback situation, just as 3rd outhalf.johng wrote:Ups the ante on Carbery in Munster
If Carbery ends up in a Goperth/Madigan situation at Munster he's bollixt
Burns has a fairly clear run at Ulster with Cooney who played so well behind a sh!t pack last year
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Don't think any of the other Munster OHs are as good as Gopperth tbh.johng wrote:Ups the ante on Carbery in Munster
If Carbery ends up in a Goperth/Madigan situation at Munster he's bollixt
Burns has a fairly clear run at Ulster with Cooney who played so well behind a sh!t pack last year
But Munster being Munster, Joey needs to look up the local dictionary for the meaning of the words pashun and/or pashunista.
Otherwise that bit referring to bollixt could prove prophetic. Never mind the quality feel the pashun.
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Oldschool wrote:Don't think any of the other Munster OHs are as good as Gopperth tbh.johng wrote:Ups the ante on Carbery in Munster
If Carbery ends up in a Goperth/Madigan situation at Munster he's bollixt
Burns has a fairly clear run at Ulster with Cooney who played so well behind a sh!t pack last year
But Munster being Munster, Joey needs to look up the local dictionary for the meaning of the words pashun and/or pashunista.
Otherwise that bit referring to bollixt could prove prophetic. Never mind the quality feel the pashun.
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Saw reports online saying Ulster are close to signing Henry Speight on a short term deal similar to Lealifiano last year. Would be a good signing IMO
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Rex_Banner wrote:Saw reports online saying Ulster are close to signing Henry Speight on a short term deal similar to Lealifiano last year. Would be a good signing IMO
That would be a good signing. Overall they've signed well. I havn't seen Billy Burns much but he must be decent. Addison is a quality player and might push for Ireland squad inclusion. Jordi is in flying form. The only doubt I would have is about Marty Moore. The talent is there but can they bring the best our of him?
They're also starting to produce academy players which should help bolster the squad. I don't see them going for the title next season but they'll be tough to beat and have a young squad to build on.
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Planet Rugby
Henry Speight linked with Ulster
Date published: July 13 2018
Ulster have been linked with Brumbies winger Henry Speight, whom they are reportedly keen to lure to the region on a short-term deal until January.
Ulster did the same thing with Brumbies fly-half Christian Lealiifano last season, who departed in January after a six-month stint at the club. And now the Canberra outfit are reportedly considering allowing Speight to do the same, according to Australia’s Daily Telegraph.
The 30-year-old has recently fallen out of favour at international level, being overlooked for the recent June series against Ireland, with Dane Haylett-Petty and Marika Koroibete the preferred combination.
Ulster confirmed the acquisition of Irish-qualified fly-half Billy Burns earlier in the week as interim head coach Simon Easterby looks to strengthen the squad ahead of new head coach Dan McFarland’s arrival.
Henry Speight linked with Ulster
Date published: July 13 2018
Ulster have been linked with Brumbies winger Henry Speight, whom they are reportedly keen to lure to the region on a short-term deal until January.
Ulster did the same thing with Brumbies fly-half Christian Lealiifano last season, who departed in January after a six-month stint at the club. And now the Canberra outfit are reportedly considering allowing Speight to do the same, according to Australia’s Daily Telegraph.
The 30-year-old has recently fallen out of favour at international level, being overlooked for the recent June series against Ireland, with Dane Haylett-Petty and Marika Koroibete the preferred combination.
Ulster confirmed the acquisition of Irish-qualified fly-half Billy Burns earlier in the week as interim head coach Simon Easterby looks to strengthen the squad ahead of new head coach Dan McFarland’s arrival.
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Leinster 13-Munster 9 2010 Lansdowne
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Munster 6-Leinster 25 H-cup semi Croke
Leinster 30-Munster 0 2009/10 RDS
Munster 15-Leinster 16 2009/10 Thomond
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Have been offline here for a while but on a scan through the current stuff.
1. McFarland was an IRFU appointment in conjunction with Ulster, interviews were with Nuci in Dublin.
2. Nuci was the one who sacked both our strength and fitness guy and physio, they copped the blame for knee and other leg problems, both called to a meeting in Dublin and both dumped on the spot.
3. We now have our assistant strength and fitness guy Kevin Geary as interim head until some league fitness guy appears end of October, Geary was overlooked at the interview stage for the full time job yet he is in charge for the first 4 months of the season which can be deemed the most important phase in building for this season's campaign.
4. Burns is decent looking player who aims to push for the backup to Sexton.
5. We have just advertised a CEO job through an external employment agency, no idea who make a the final choice but hope they do their due diligence a heck of a lot better than the last one we had.
6. It's getting warm again and it's Saturday afternoon so I think time to mow the lawn then sit back and have a few beers before the season starts.
1. McFarland was an IRFU appointment in conjunction with Ulster, interviews were with Nuci in Dublin.
2. Nuci was the one who sacked both our strength and fitness guy and physio, they copped the blame for knee and other leg problems, both called to a meeting in Dublin and both dumped on the spot.
3. We now have our assistant strength and fitness guy Kevin Geary as interim head until some league fitness guy appears end of October, Geary was overlooked at the interview stage for the full time job yet he is in charge for the first 4 months of the season which can be deemed the most important phase in building for this season's campaign.
4. Burns is decent looking player who aims to push for the backup to Sexton.
5. We have just advertised a CEO job through an external employment agency, no idea who make a the final choice but hope they do their due diligence a heck of a lot better than the last one we had.
6. It's getting warm again and it's Saturday afternoon so I think time to mow the lawn then sit back and have a few beers before the season starts.
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Henry Speight confirmed..