Comments on: sports bits

By: Pat Johnston

Pat Johnston — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:38:15 +0000

I suppose Ulster will be going on for the next 30 years about how they beat Munster and it will grow into a legand.

I’m sure though that they will fail to mention that it was only the second string Munster team that they beat :-)

By: Hoof

Hoof — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:31:59 +0000

Starkie – He’s got great potential. Made a fantastic break of 50m against Ospreys lately. Whether he can break through to the Munster team past Mafi & Topoki in the next few years is the question. He will certainly be in contention for a place in 2 years. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a bid from another club for him in the meantime though, don’t know what his length of contract with Munster is.

By: starkie

starkie — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:05:08 +0000

is keith earls a good player. i know him a bit and i must say he is a lovely pleasant young man his parents must be very proud of him. i havent actually seen him play yet.

By: Hoof

Hoof — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:51:19 +0000

True Colm, whatever about strength on the field, the Leinster-Ulster “Old Boys” network within the IRFU likes to keep the safety of the Northern Brethren first and foremost in their thoughts.

Donnie, in fairness Earls and a few other players were exempted as they are being released for AIL semi-final matches this w/e (afaik). The rescheduling of this match had all to do with ensuring Ulster’s place in next season’s HEC was secured and its timing did not suit Munster in any way – in fact it was originally pencilled in for Tuesday. No consideration for Munsters European Cup campaign at all.

Carney hasn’t lived up to expectations, true, but its a gamble (moving from League to Union) that has had few success stories, I wouldn’t doubt his commitment but in hindsight he should have taken up Union much earlier. It’s a far tougher game than many in RL give it credit for.

By: donniedarko

donniedarko — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:25:57 +0000

Felt sorry for Barry Murphy.I know Keith Earls was injured last night but he should have seen more game time this year-what is the point in playing Anthony Horgan @this stage??

Kidney has been quite willing to give the likes of O Leary, Mush , & Hurley their chance -why not Earls.
Maybe he should have been born in Cork!!

I know he was a great rugby league player but Carney hasn’t impressed me at all.
Dowling may not be as dynamic a player but he gets through an amount of work and is far more effective.

By: Colm

Colm — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:06:33 +0000

That’s Connacht well and truly screwed. You’d think they almost rescheduled this game so close to the HEC semi final to benefit Ulster.