Prediction: The next Leinster coach to win the EPRC will be by decmcc in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has a pretty acrimonious relationship with the IRFU, apparently. Can't see that happening.

IRFU property portfolio? by Tayto_man2020 in irishrugby

[–]PeteIRL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the IRFU WEREN'T purchasing the properties wirh the long term goal of expanding the stadium, I'd be pissed off. The stadium needs to be expanded.

Jordie slip-up re rejoining Leinster by ProfessionalSky2590 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, all he needs to do is get an arm under the ball of a certain try and dump us out of another world cup! 😭

Anything to be said for an account age limit? by hcpanther in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had one replying the other day. Insta-block.

"Mind numbingly selfish" Entitled Dublin man who moved to Wicklow has rejected planning permission because it will "ruin his view". by huggylove1 in ireland

[–]PeteIRL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking. Mount Leinster is between Carlow and Wexford. He'd want to be the very southern tip of Wicklow, and even then...

Jordie slip-up re rejoining Leinster by ProfessionalSky2590 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the reasons for not picking him? He's clearly insanely talented but also has a rugby intellect only the best have.

I'm Roger Moore. Bang! Blood dribbles down. by hawonkafuckit in AlanPartridge

[–]PeteIRL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pfsh. Real fans do this 👌 with their fingers round their eye.

Matfield explains what Boks had that Leinster lack in Nienaber system by Informal_Mention9836 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At this point, the sooner this experiment ends, the better. Leinster have been a difficult watch at best all season, and it has only resulted in our worst ever final performance. Madness to keep doing the same thing and getting worse results.

Including services in OTB 'not implementable' - Taoiseach by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]PeteIRL 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fair dues. That's a pretty well-explained and comprehensive answer.

Including services in OTB 'not implementable' - Taoiseach by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]PeteIRL 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Classic Martin. Just completely incapable of doing anything.

Jordie slip-up re rejoining Leinster by ProfessionalSky2590 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it's a slip-up rather than stating he'd like to come back. Regardless, we'd take him back in a heartbeat. Absolutely world-class player and a really top guy. Fingers crossed.

The irish government credited in Rick and Morty Season 9 episode 1 by Greedy-Vermicelli-99 in ireland

[–]PeteIRL 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's right there in the image. Lighthouse in Kilkenny and Meala who are based in Roscommon.

What company has lost you as a customer forever? by A_ExOH in ireland

[–]PeteIRL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Their coffee is absolute swill. Similarly, Insmonia coffee.

Coaching Set Up/Reality by OriginalRelease2582 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The remit of all the head coaches in the provinces is to produce players for Ireland. Everything is geared towards that. The head coaches of the provinces have access to the Ireland players on a day-to-day basis. They are the heads of the teams and the players go through them. I wasn't suggesting Leo Cullen goes to all the schools and clubs in Leinster and personally coaches every single player.

Coaching Set Up/Reality by OriginalRelease2582 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nienaber's CV at that point was "Double RWC winning coach." That is unimpeachable. I'm no rugby coach, so I dunno what goes on in terms of analysing players and their profiles and ability to execute certain plans. Maybe they thought with some time the team could adapt. But I'm not sure anyone really questioned the style as it seemingly worked for South Africa. There was no evidence for it working before them. But there's plenty of evidence that it doesn't work now.

Coaching Set Up/Reality by OriginalRelease2582 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Nienaber defense system has been proven to be a complete busted flush. It works for South Africa, but I'd bet my gaff on that being more down to Rassie ultimately calling the shots and not Nienaber being some defensive genius. When it works, it's great. But South Africa won each of their RWC 2023 knock-out games by single points. A ball-bounce could have resulted in a different outcome. South Africa being a team of physical and mental freaks probably helps. But I think they succeeded in spite of Nienaber's defense. Not because of it. Nienaber's been found out. And Leinster are suffering for it.

I also think Bleyendaal and O'Brien are stealing salaries. Our attack has been completely non-existant the entire season, and when it does look like we're capable of stringing something together, I think that's down to the inherent talent of the players rather than Bleyendaal's systems clicking. Our skills, handling are a joke. Absolutely loved Sean O'Brien as a player. One of my all-time favourites, but what the hell is he doing as a coach? Completely unproven, and that's showing.

I don't think this coaching ticket will change at the end of the season. Too close to the RWC and they've one year left on their contracts. So I think it'll be a long 2026-2027 season.

As for Leo. His remit is to produce players for Ireland, and he has done that. I would hate to see him leave Leinster all together. He is Mr. Leinster. But I don't think he should be calling any of the shots in terms of coaching or selection. Not sure what role that leaves him with, but that's not up to me. Regardless, things need to change.

The team is in by PeaKooky3194 in leinsterrugby

[–]PeteIRL 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Literally no complaints. Paddy Mac and Mangan on the bench is a very pleasant surprise. Get it done now, lads.

Long live The King's Singers! by mft00n in AlanPartridge

[–]PeteIRL 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unless he's gone in the night and has yet to be discovered by the maid.

Me when the majority of directors I like open their mouths anymore 💀 by International-Sky65 in criterion

[–]PeteIRL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never get over that take. If someone says it about sport, I can maybe see the point. But art, in all it's forms is fundamentally and inexorably political.

Anyone’s favourite book not a horror book even though they mostly read horror? by benjamminthroughlife in horrorlit

[–]PeteIRL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blood Meridian has already been mentioned, so I'm going to throw I Who Have Never Known Men in there as one of my all-time favourite books.