Yes NOC is in talks don't know with who and yes that is our former SH. He was always a good organizer and someone I'd like to see as Manager of Connacht or Ireland someday. Not coach now Manager.

looking at the team sheet here, ulster's Assistant coach was one, Kieran Campbell. cant confirm threw ulster rugby if its our former player. anyone know if it is?

connachtexile wrote: NOC is finished with Ulster after this season with McKinney coming in to replace him. Apparently he's got offers from English and French teams so will going abroad for next year.

are you serious? im not taking the piss but he was useless today, USELESS!
if any team from england or france sign him, if be surprised if it was priemiership or top14

NOC is finished with Ulster after this season with McKinney coming in to replace him. Apparently he's got offers from English and French teams so will going abroad for next year.

Also Cathal Sheridan is in with a very good chance of joining the HEC squad for Munster. Will be good experience for him if it happens.

rossie wrote: where is he now?

In Cape Town, apparently playing some club rugby with Hamilton SeaPoint RFC (Hammies)

Dylan Rogers ‏@dylanrogers1
“@D_Dooley: @dylanrogers1 you back at #Ikeys?” Hey bud, no gonna be playing for Hammies

and he's also in the Western Province 2013 Vodacom Cup Training Squad squad...

www.wprugby.com/article.asp?id=1803744

where is he now?

not really news, but a tweet from our former prop, dylan rogers.

So lekker to be in a squad that knows how to have fun. Missed this the last couple years. Being positive breeds success #trainhardplayhard

lekker is Afrikaans for good.

mayb i didnt make it clear that what i posted was what my girlfriends sister said, i cudnt giv a sh*t tbh . i am an avid supporter of connacht rugby and it's gud 2 c dem climbing da ranks and being recognised.

sligsup wrote: Just reading there Troy Nathan released from Warriors. Wasn't everyone's cup of tea but i had good time for him. Be nice to see him find a club.

Troy has moved to Italy it seems, near Venice with Mogliano Rugby. Played at centre in his first match in Super 10 Championship yesterday in narrow loss to Viadana (13-9) www.rugbymogliano.it/joomla/index.php?op...ma-squadra&Itemid=78 ]..

www.air.it/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=34027

(RUGBY MOGLIANO) The company Mogliano Rugby is pleased to announce the acquisition of New Zealand Troy Nathan.

Troy (born October 9, 1983) grew up as a professional player of Rugby in New Zealand. It arrived in Europe in 2007 and played for four seasons with Connacht and was currently under the Scots of Glasgow Warriors team Pro12. Would be entitled to play for the Irish National and played in the Super 14 and Air New Zealand Cup Competition disputing meetings with the jersey of New Zealand at youth level.

It 'sa utility back having served as opening but also playing 12 or 13, or extreme necessary. Troy has just undergone a positive medical examinations of ritual and Monday will join the coaching staff making themselves available for the first training session with his new team.

Just for you MenacetheDenis

Former Ireland underage international and A prop Peter Bracken is to take part in a Mixed Martial Art (MMA) cage fighting event in Galway under the banner Celtic Gladiator Amateur night in the Radisson Blu hotel in Galway on December 22nd.

He lost via judges decision.

menacethedenis wrote:

connachtexile wrote: From the Irish Times:

The Ireland women’s team, captained by Fiona Coughlan, began preparations for the Six Nations yesterday with a 39-7 victory over Spain in Ashbourne.

There is a new addition to the coaching ticket for 2013 with former Wasps and Ireland A prop Peter Bracken now assisting head coach Phillip Doyle as they seek to build on last season’s impressive campaign.

Fair play to Bracken. Hope he does well.

Did I see Bracks on an MMA card in Galway there recently?

Whatever happened to his weekly blog about Connacht? That died a quiet, quick death.
Also, I love Paul Warwick. All the best to him

connachtexile wrote: From the Irish Times:

The Ireland women’s team, captained by Fiona Coughlan, began preparations for the Six Nations yesterday with a 39-7 victory over Spain in Ashbourne.

There is a new addition to the coaching ticket for 2013 with former Wasps and Ireland A prop Peter Bracken now assisting head coach Phillip Doyle as they seek to build on last season’s impressive campaign.

Fair play to Bracken. Hope he does well.

Did I see Bracks on an MMA card in Galway there recently?

Wazza'a off to Worcester

Worcester Warriors are this afternoon delighted to announce that Australian fly half Paul Warwick has agreed a move to Sixways from next season.
Warwick, currently playing for Stade Francais in the Top 14, has put pen to paper on a contract that will see him add his vast experience and winning mentality to the squad at Warriors.

The versatile fly half, who can also operate at full back or centre, has enjoyed a stunning career in European rugby.

The 32-year-old represented Manly in Australia and graduated through the ranks to represent his country at Sevens level before joining Connacht in 2004.

Warwick later starred for Munster during a glittering period between 2007 and 2011 as the club wonthe Heineken Cup in 2007/08 and were twice Celtic League winners in 2008/09 and 2010/11.

The Australian ace, who has also twice represented the Barbarians, has spent the last two years as part of a star-studded line-up at Stade Francais and will now make a move this summer to the Aviva Premiership and the Warriors.

Head Coach Richard Hill described Warwick as pivotal signing for the club, just days after confirmation that Argentina international back row Leonardo Senatore had also been recruited from next season.

"Paul is a winner, very serious about his rugby and very competitive," said Hill. "His attitude is absolutely spot-on for the culture we are developing at Sixways.

"I want players here with a winning mentality. That's not just a phrase you throw about; you have got to do something about it to achieve it. You have to study the game and your own performances to get better and truly push yourself.

"Paul wants to win rugby matches and that mentality and professionalism is massive.

"I want Paul to play outside half because he will bring other people into the game. Players will improve around him," added Hill.

"He can put people through holes, can beat defences and offload in the tackle. Everybody will be able to play off him and he is an unselfish player who will bring the best out of the Warriors.

"Paul is a versatile player and attack minded, he is someone who will look to really fire our back line."

From the Irish Times:

The Ireland women’s team, captained by Fiona Coughlan, began preparations for the Six Nations yesterday with a 39-7 victory over Spain in Ashbourne.

There is a new addition to the coaching ticket for 2013 with former Wasps and Ireland A prop Peter Bracken now assisting head coach Phillip Doyle as they seek to build on last season’s impressive campaign.

Fair play to Bracken. Hope he does well.

menacethedenis wrote: Can't see us taking Troy back, heard plenty of stories about his off-field antics. Remember a couple of years ago when Gavin Henson got the boot from Cardiff after chucking ice-cubes around a plane on a return flight from Glasgow, drunk as a lord? Guess who he was out drinking with all night. Agree with Borders there he was very good in his last season with us but we're better off without guys like that in the dressing-room no matter how talented

Even if it was true, he was injured at the time and not in the playing squad...
So on a Friday night in Glasgow, so fair play to him says I...

www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2648...lineups&fixid=159009

Henson would have hung himself out to dry with or without Troy's company...

menacethedenis wrote: Remember a couple of years ago when Gavin Henson got the boot from Cardiff after chucking ice-cubes around a plane on a return flight from Glasgow, drunk as a lord? Guess who he was out drinking with all night.

That's an unfounded scurrilous rumour. Though, by God, it has the ring of truth to it... :whistle: