menacethedenis wrote: A pro-Connacht article in the Indo? Is it April 1st?

Not trying to be a complete contrarian, but the Indo's coverage of Connacht over the last few years hasn't been bad at all. they had a whole section dedicated to Connacht every Friday last season.

RonanL wrote: Well said George....

www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/connacht-...inster-34218111.html

Just because he's saying what we want to hear doesn't mean that he's not a compete spoofer.


His list of "exciting young players" which doesn't include O'Halloran or Buckley makes it clear that he hasn't watched Connacht play this season or last.

Henshaw's centre partnership with Bundee Aki is currently the best midfield unit in the country.

When did they last play together George?

I am at a loss as to why he would even consider leaving Galway for the current mess that is Leinster

There are plenty of valid reasons.

Money should not be an issue for Henshaw, as he is currently on a central contract from the Union and will be eligible for a significant top-up from private investment when his current deal expires next summer.

Eh, what?


Anyone who's assuming that it's the IRFU, or even Leinster, that are driving this, isn't paying attention.

A pro-Connacht article in the Indo? Is it April 1st?

Well said George....

www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/connacht-...inster-34218111.html

There's Munster anyway, and TBF they are quite promising until now, despite RWC

rpocon99 wrote: Unfortunately if Leinster are in trouble, I suspect this only increases the chances of them recruiting from our ranks.

Increases their desire to recruit, but makes them a less appealing destination. At least that's our hope!

Unfortunately if Leinster are in trouble, I suspect this only increases the chances of them recruiting from our ranks.

Agree agree agree

Was thinking the same thing during the second half yesterday. Things can only get worse too, as I would say the overall age profile of the squad has peaked/is in decline. There's a really good chance that Leinster will be out of the European competition by this day week.

menacethedenis wrote: Yesterday's Leinster performance should give Robbie plenty to think about

One thing's for sure if he goes to Leinster or Munster the quality of coaching he gets week-to-week will drop. Leinster fans seem to have belatedly woken up to the fact that Cullen was Pinky to MOC's Brain last season, while the sight of Foley wittering on about how proud he was of the lads after the Treviso match - you'd swear they got 5 points away to Toulon - wasn't particularly edifying either.

Dark days for Irish rugby, our lads better keep the performances & results coming, they're the only good news in the village.

RonanL wrote:

menacethedenis wrote: Yesterday's Leinster performance should give Robbie plenty to think about

The exact same thought crossed my mind as I was watching it. Leinster were abysmal. Hands down their worst performance in years. Now as a Connacht fan it's hard not to be biased, but I genuinely think Robbie's best move would be to stay put. Ulster don't need centres, and Leinster and Munster are both in transition. A move abroad would damage his international career, and at this point I actually think staying in Connacht would be a PR masterstroke. We'll see how it all plays out.

I haven't seen it yet but judging by the match reports they were terrible alright. Apparently there were Leinster fans leaving the match before full time. The grass isn't always greener

menacethedenis wrote: Yesterday's Leinster performance should give Robbie plenty to think about

The exact same thought crossed my mind as I was watching it. Leinster were abysmal. Hands down their worst performance in years. Now as a Connacht fan it's hard not to be biased, but I genuinely think Robbie's best move would be to stay put. Ulster don't need centres, and Leinster and Munster are both in transition. A move abroad would damage his international career, and at this point I actually think staying in Connacht would be a PR masterstroke. We'll see how it all plays out.

Yesterday's Leinster performance should give Robbie plenty to think about

My prediction :
IRFU will insist to make him go to Munster
Connacht will obtain a compensation by having Marmion on a central contract as both Boss and Reddan are ageing fast
Parata will become the new Henshaw very quickly, he has the potential to be[/quote]

www.independent.ie/sport/speculation-con...-blues-31579648.html

Hopefully you're correct Connachta.
I read this at the time but blanked it from my mind especially when there was nothing more said about the topic either on here or in any other newspapers (none that I read anyhow!) Whatever plays out with both Henshaw and Marmion will tell us volumes about what the IRFU REALLY think of Connacht's role.

I would've thought Nucifora would want Henshaw to stay at Connacht to build up hie centre relationship with Aki which may be the Irish centre partnership from 2017 on. This isn't a done deal yet.

Borders no.2 wrote: Obviously Joe Schmidt wants the link with Johnny Sexton but what the World Cup shows is how easily plans like that can be knocked out of sync..

Than move Sexton to Connacht

My prediction :
IRFU will insist to make him go to Munster
Connacht will obtain a compensation by having Marmion on a central contract as both Boss and Reddan are ageing fast
Parata will become the new Henshaw very quickly, he has the potential to be