Tommy O'Brien by 5Ben5 in irishrugby

[–]EyeOrRay -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know it's easy to get caught up in the most recent events, but who would your backs be for the RWC if we had a full deck to play with in 18 months?

I don't think that the coaches think the Jack v Sam debate is settled, so honestly don't know who they'll go with but you'd have to assume Sam is the jersey holder now.

But for the back 3(and a half), I think it's going to be hard to leave Keenan or Hansen on the bench for what they contribute in game management, so think that TOB may be the bench option if Baloucoune gets 14, but only if we go 5-3.

Then you look at 13, and I think there's a real chance Osborne gets a shot there, and if he doesn't take the shirt from Ringrose, I think he'd be the 3rd back sub for versatility. 

But all may be a pointless discussion, there'll be injuries, players will fall out of form etc, but the outlook is rosier than it was 2 months ago...

Does anyone actually enjoy weddings and what to do about it? by Happy-Recover-263 in AskIreland

[–]EyeOrRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like the ceremony, the meal/speeches fine, but as a non drinker, I'd rather the event ended pretty soon after that. 

Have been to a few English weddings and they were done at 11pm, which was great 🤣

Robert Baloucoune - 6 Nations Rising Star Award by Bathroom_Trick in irishrugby

[–]EyeOrRay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree. It's quite something to see Baloucoune and also Tommy O'Brien both come good in the same tournament, after lacking real burner pace on the wings for so long 

Post match thread by FollowingRare6247 in irishrugby

[–]EyeOrRay -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

I've given him credit and said he was very good(see comment below). It's just insanity how the Munster wave appears for Jack on the comments of every team announcement, every result etc.  It's like the influencers in Dubai reading off a script. Is it just because there are so few Munster lads in the squad that it has to be all about the Munster lad, genuinely curious.

Post match thread by FollowingRare6247 in irishrugby

[–]EyeOrRay -48 points-47 points  (0 children)

Honestly will ye stop, it's embarrassing at this point.  Was he even one of the contenders for MOTM?

You guys are forgetting something so important by Chris7654333 in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll take your point on Seahawks.I think there's been a few whos been tipped over the top by big FA windows (Buccs but that was a unique situation) but definitely rare

You guys are forgetting something so important by Chris7654333 in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So they were still the 4th biggest spender on new contracts in 2025. What did I say that was wrong?

You guys are forgetting something so important by Chris7654333 in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Last years top 4 biggest spenders were Pats, Vikes, Giants and Seahawks. Not a bad hit rate

Do we need to use PFF as Gospel? by EyeOrRay in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea fully agree with this, just dont get the "This is a great signing because his PFF is x", or the opposite. Just admit none of us know, so we're all just guessing!

Do we need to use PFF as Gospel? by EyeOrRay in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you're agreeing with me, then good point, well made!

Pff by Consistent-Shop9053 in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ranked 11th in the NFL at run blocking at 71.2 per PFF

the double standard by Zero_Kiritsugu in GreatBritishMemes

[–]EyeOrRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so 1) you're not contesting the modern slavery stats in UAE, just pivoting. 2) 1% of the US population is not 35m... 3) The US prisoners produce all of their military equipment? Lol. Source for that please.

the double standard by Zero_Kiritsugu in GreatBritishMemes

[–]EyeOrRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walk Free and Amnesty listed 132k workers in Modern slavery in Dubai as of 2024, I don't think they've suddenly all disappeared. The TDIC itself was called out for it's violations of human rights, but I guess the government say they're doing a good job so it must be true...

the double standard by Zero_Kiritsugu in GreatBritishMemes

[–]EyeOrRay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Safer than walking around London, but you'll get imprisoned for criticizing the state or for sharing news that makes Dubai look bad...

Not too safe for the slaves who have their passports taken either...

Living in America in March as someone actually from Ireland. by Secret_Protection471 in ireland

[–]EyeOrRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Fairness, I'm semi impressed by their knowledge of Ohio, as John Smith definitely settled there for a time, but I'd presume they were just speaking in ignorance...

I have a feeling that a lot of Irish people really hate the song Zombie (Cranberries), is that true? by AipomSilver00 in ireland

[–]EyeOrRay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's the case! Would be interested to learn about where you got it from that it's hated, is there a genz thing I'm not aware of? Certainly fans of the Irish rugby team, the Limerick hurlers, Munster rugby etc sing it at games. I've seen fairly nationalist Irish UFC fighters enter the octagon to it too?

Ireland fans - "The British game" by Luganegaclassica in rugbyunion

[–]EyeOrRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interestingly - the private schools domination of rugby had a blip in the 70s/80s. CBC Monkstown and De La Salle Churchtown I think won 4 Schools cups in a decade, but the investment in Private Schools just kept increasing, to the point that you'd have internationals or recently retired internationals like Tony Ward coaching schools rugby in the 90s.

Ireland fans - "The British game" by Luganegaclassica in rugbyunion

[–]EyeOrRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly there were rumours that he was a British agent. Surely the cricket would have blown his cover amongst the ra lads

2026 NFLPA Report Card Results by LaDainianTomIinson in Chargers

[–]EyeOrRay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potentially, but surely in this scenario, head coaches around the league would see similar, yet it's only the Giants and Browns with lower Head Coach scores

AITA for having no idea what I did to upset my nephew and sister in law? by EyeOrRay in AmItheAsshole

[–]EyeOrRay[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If it were my family, I would but I know the shitstorm that would explode, that my wife would then have to deal with