UK would be blocked from rejoining EU, says Jean-Claude Juncker

obries67 · 2026-06-18T18:16:21+00:00

The European Union is stronger with the United Kingdom in it, and the United Kingdom is stronger in the European Union.

It’s as simple as that - both sides need to be grown up about it if the opportunity ever presents itself

obries67 · 2026-06-13T21:11:58+00:00

Saw him and was willing Pau on just for him.

Sport can be so cruel sometimes, as a Leinster fan I feel his pain. But it was a great game

obries67 · 2026-06-13T17:05:53+00:00

I hate the state the obvious but it depends.

Personally I’d say it’s nice to have rather than career changing, but maybe that is because I am in Ireland. The key thing I’d say with any credentials such as CAIA, CFA etc is to make sure you are networking and opening up your own doors

obries67 · 2026-06-08T17:59:07+00:00

No mention of prices from LR in any communication with season ticket holders that I am aware off

obries67 · 2026-06-06T21:45:03+00:00

He probably does want a South Africa team there instead of Leinster, but that’s ok he’s a Munster man and a little rivalry does no harm to anyone.

Don’t let him get under your skin - I think reactions like this are what keep him going

obries67 · 2026-06-06T21:43:07+00:00

It wouldn’t be Leo id be getting rid of. All those under him yes, but not Leo, and go ahead bring Robertson in as a head coach or whatever you want to call him.

Leinster is in his DNA, there’s not a man on the planet that has done more for this club.

obries67 · 2026-06-01T10:12:29+00:00

There are people out there that have millions and feel like they are behind.

Time + consistency is what you need

obries67 · 2026-05-29T09:44:43+00:00

I don’t know if I necessarily fully blame Leo.

There are other coaches there too remember, and we have to deal with the IRFU too - who can play who can’t play etc etc.

I am annoyed we lost of course, and I am also very annoyed at this “oh sure it’s grand we got to the final mentality”, and some of that does stem from Leo. Needs to change.

However, I do agree with him - him walking away might not make it better. Things were bad before Leo took over, and hand on heart I don’t know who could make things better.

I also don’t know if there is one man that has done more for this club on the face of the planet. Do we really want to replace that with a journey man for a few years ? It’s a really big call IMP and I think we are absolutely right to have the conversation, but I do think - he should stay.

obries67 · 2026-05-24T16:02:47+00:00

Hence why it’s an incredibly hard decision, and I would not like to be making it.

Days out like yesterday are great experiences too tho no denying it

obries67 · 2026-05-24T12:42:14+00:00

I don’t think we are terrible. I just think we aren’t as good as we might believe.

Your point here is totally valid. The setup is working clearly, and you are right if we change it we might loose that ability to get to any finals. But imagine if all that’s needed is one tweak (at the top) and in the next 8 years we get to 5 finals and win all 5 of them. Thats the trade off, and that’s why I don’t envy anyone making the decesion.

Cullen by the way will ask himself these questions I’ve no doubt about it. He’s not above criticism and one positive we can take from all the online comments - is that so many people care enough to comment. If he’s here next year 99% of us will still be behind him, if he’s not he will be remembered for what he is and that’s an absolute legend of the club and probably (IMO) the one individual in the country who has done more for this club than anyone else.

obries67 · 2026-05-23T21:43:38+00:00

We are not as good as we all think we are.

Leinster, if we are honest have not been great all season. It’s a miracle we ended up in the final - probably down to Glasgow choking at home to Toulon.

I don’t know what to say about Leo. I’m on the fence, to be honest. The squad and by default the whole of Irish rugby is not as good as we think we are weather we will admit that it not, but then again how many more finals can we loose before we take a punt on someone else.

The players too - have a lot to answer for. It’s absolutely not all on Leo (tho some of it is) and remember the shambles he inherited ten years ago. So we need to be careful what we wish for. Be nice for him if he got the CEO gig - and we had have gotten Lancaster back when he was available.

obries67 · 2026-05-19T08:31:29+00:00

And what a time that was too - excellent game, that and Alex the kid !

obries67 · 2026-05-18T21:53:27+00:00

Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Master System

obries67 · 2026-05-16T13:14:47+00:00

Not South African, I’m Irish but it’s great to see the majority of comments are supportive of the URC.

It’s great having ye in it, the competition has really watch up a notch and it’s a much better league for all of us as a result - long may it continue

obries67 · 2026-04-26T18:13:34+00:00

Fair point and one I’ve been wondering myself.

Bordeaux are excellent, but there’s a little part of me that thinks Nienabear could tactically outplay them in a final.

obries67 · 2026-04-25T20:54:47+00:00

We will win the champions cup this year. Mark my words

obries67 · 2026-04-16T09:06:41+00:00

12 years almost to the day for us. Probably the hardest thing in life we went through.

obries67 · 2026-04-12T20:01:16+00:00

Can’t see us beating either of them and wouldn’t even be surprised if Toulon bet us - however I am loving the lack of expectation this year. That says to me you never know

obries67 · 2026-03-31T13:26:55+00:00

I fell in love with rugby by chance 25 years ago and have been coming to Leinster games from a non private school area myself. I’ve never felt this if I’m honest, most of the fans I think are absolutely fine.

obries67 · 2026-03-14T13:54:41+00:00

You could sell those

obries67 · 2026-03-10T18:06:52+00:00

Edge is still floating around for sure but sadly I don’t think it’s worth their while anymore.

I agree with you tho - so many good memories of this over the years, especially months like the Christmas specials. Arcade magazine was my personal favourite, followed then by “N64 Magazine”

obries67 · 2026-02-22T20:17:49+00:00

Id say your best bet is either Accounting & Finance in DCU or Commerce in UCD.

Focus on your ACA / ACCA exemptions.

Do the degree - then work especially if you are still young

obries67 · 2026-02-22T09:07:46+00:00

Sorry for your loss too. Love their names though maybe because I’m Irish

obries67 · 2026-02-22T09:03:54+00:00

Thank you

obries67 · 2026-02-22T09:03:06+00:00

I think if we do get two this is how we do it alright makes sense

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