Awh. Poor little pet.
Figuring out a reasonable game plan against the French has never been the forte of Irish coaches or captains. It won’t be on Saturday either. Continue reading
So How Would You Play Them?
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Author Archives: dementedmole
Central Contracts For All! Answers For None!
Obviously the Professionial Contracts Review Group [PCRG] of the IRFU answers to no-one, because if it did, they’d have a hard time covering up some of their recent decisions. Continue reading
Gossip From The Mart
Wait'll you hear what somebody told me at the Birther Rally the other day ...
More xenophobic nonsense from the Independent’s resident hick hack, but the real highlight is – of course – yet another gratuitous plug for Dolphin RFC. Oh, haven’t you heard? The hooker on the Irish U20s is from Dolphin, Fergburger’s club. Better find a way to get that in somewhere. Continue reading
Mark Tainton Spills The Beans
Mark Tainton at RWC11, when he was just plain old kicking coach.
Mark Tainton doesn’t get a huge amount of media coverage. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t get allowed out to talk too often, as he doesn’t seem to subscribe to Declan Kidney’s “give them nuthin” approach. Continue reading
Tighthead Locks
Stuff Tighthead Locks Love #1: Mauling
The Mole had a right little outburst of smug chuckling when Will Greenwood described kick-offs as ‘almost like a new set-piece’ in his analysis of the Munster vs Northampton HEC Round 6 tie. And he is moved to a similarly snide smirk at Gavin Cummiskey’s article in yesterday’s Irish Times.
Ireland vs Wales: Reaction 3
Les Kiss – not one of his better days
It seems really distasteful to criticise Les Kiss. He comes across as a hell of a nice guy and a chap absolutely brimful of integrity. He has been the most innovative defense coach in Ireland’s history and his demeanour, his depth of knowledge about how the game is played at the highest level today and his record all point towards ideal head-coach material. Continue reading
Ireland vs Wales Reaction 2: The Yellow Cards
Ireland v Wales Reaction Part 1
"I don't know whose gameplan that was, but it wasn't mine." No, wait, wrong Irish coach. Kidney never says anything interesting in reply to questions.
Grrr. Sack the board. Sack them all. This was a dreadfully disappointing game from an Irish perspective and a hugely satisfying one for Warren Gatland and Wales, who looked absolutely delighted at the final whistle.
Don’t Make Me Watch It Again: Scotland 6 – 13 England
The Mole’s neuralgic reaction to the mere thought of rewatching the Scotland vs England game precludes any attempt at detailed analysis of ‘where it went wrong’ for Scotland. I’ll give you a hint, though. Continue reading
Nothing Better Than Being A Schoolboy Legend
Schools Cups in all four provinces have kicked off in earnest. There’s no doubt that – like every year – there are some talented nippers out there running about in the cold and trying to put off studying for their Leaving Cert for as long as possible. They’ll have to go some way to put together a highlight reel like this though!
Digging Like a Demented Mole 