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not rugby related but he has got himself a bit of acting. how long till he injure himself :evil:

Conor O'Loughlin and Keith Matthews

Two former Connacht rugby players have opened a new rugby talent agency, Core Sports Management, which focuses on elite athlete representation.

Conor O'Loughlin and Keith Matthews spotted a gap in the market for a bespoke service for professional rugby players as well as upcoming young talent.

The two men say their offering will incorporate much more than contract negotiations, and will provide a "comprehensive service" to players including sponsorships and financial planning.

The ex-players certainly have plenty of experience in the field, with 200 provincial caps between them.

O'Loughlin played professional with Connacht for eight years before injury forced him to retire in 2011. He also has a degree in business information systems from NUIG and a master's of finance from the Smurfit School of Business.

Matthews began his professional career with Munster Rugby before joining Connacht for seven years before retiring due to injury in 2012. He holds a degree in engineering from UL and is also a qualified financial adviser.

Bernice Barrington

businessandleadership.com/small-business...connacht-stars-form/

i think robbie moris is gone back to england enjoying his retirement, funny comments back and forth between him and currant squad members on twittter.

keith mathews has applied for colleges in nuig and in limerick. hopfully starting in september,

ray ofisa has disapeared.was talking to few lads of the team and they dont know where he is, which would mean he left the country. from time to time i google his name if anything come up, but nothing so far.
maybe gone to live in samoa.

anyone know what Robbie Morris, Keith Matthews or Ray Ofisa are up to?

Unfortunately thats increasingly the reality of the game. To be honest I'm not surprised as last year was his first year in a two year contract so Connacht released him early from his contract as they must have had the medical advice that he wouldn't be able to play professional rugby to the required level again.

Always liked him, he was hardly the best tackler ever seen but he'd always give an honest effort and pop up with his faif share of tries, hope he can make a living outside the game now. I'm sure he like others was planning for the future but its hard to deal with when the end game comes so quickly and you're faced with the reality of life outside being a pro player.

Ya I was shocked to get the reply back from him saying he had retired. Very nice lad best of luck to him in the future I see he has updated his bio on twitter to "Former pro rugby player with a body made of glass... Now rugby coach and sports Masseuse"

Brian Tuohy ‏was asked on twitter did he get a new club yet, and he admitted that he didnt and is now retired. after that leg break vs leinster on new years day, i was surprised he didnt get a new contract here with us even if we have plenty of wingers. he's better than most as he was first choice when he was fit. i always liked him as a person and player.

Shane Monahan is settling in well at Gloucester. I always felt he never got the chance he deserved.

Shane Monahan ‏@themainmanmono
my 1st time playing at kingsholm and in front of the shed,amazing! its a privilege2play with such talented players n av such great support!

scored a try in a 7's game today on his first game for glaws.

i honestly think he is a player that got away that has raw talent. good luck to him.

David McGowan, who has spent the last number of years with French Pro D2 side La Rochelle has decided to retire after some serious injuries in the last couple of seasons. Shame he's still fairly young.

clan clover wrote: With Grenoble winning the Pro 2, Andrew Farley will be in the TOP 14 next season which is fantastic for him, top guy and top player. I also see Daniel Browne is back playing for Grenoble and he is Irish Qualified and a big beast of a lad.

Speaking of Brownes (our local variety this time) had anyone heard if Damien Browne is being kept by Leinster, and how younger brother Andrew is recovering from injury?

With Grenoble winning the Pro 2, Andrew Farley will be in the TOP 14 next season which is fantastic for him, top guy and top player. I also see Daniel Browne is back playing for Grenoble and he is Irish Qualified and a big beast of a lad.

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ummm, wrote: Ok, SP gets the award all on his own, and you get a dishonourable mention

He started it Sir...... ....... :whistle:

Ok, SP gets the award all on his own, and you get a dishonourable mention

ummm, wrote: Brain Fart of the season goes to.... a tie between Sea Point & Salmson!

Billy Millard is our backs coach, Melrose left us for LI last year.

Farp! I made no reference to our current backs coach at all, good sir, and you'll note it's in the former (see that) players (ok stretching it a bit he's hardly worth a thread on his own) section!

Though I will admit when I first posted it I called him "Billy Melrose" and had to edit it, so you're still right on the brain-fart....