The UAFC

Chapeau. What a performance. Real sense of a change in atmosphere about the place. No doubt about it, we'd have lost that every single time under Dan, yet strangely I felt confident in Ulster for first time in many moons that we'd edge it around the 60min mark. Great to see the intensity and confid...

Not sure why getting caught by a reserve SH would be so terrible but it never looked likely anyway.

I think we just enjoy that one, don’t we?

There’s a massive narrative that’s developed regarding our squad churn at the end of this season. Is there nobody in the media brave or bright enough to challenge it? Nine are leaving. Several bit part players. The two in today’s 23 are widely regarded as being not good enough and a sick note. Munst...

I’d have taken Snyman.

Agreed. He only played Wilson because he had to. Who's watching these cubs? Marcus Rea was disappeared when on form for crud like Jones or his brother. I have no doubt it set back his development. Murphy has a harder hand to deal with, so his experience developing young talent should be invaluable ...

Some of these posts make me laugh. Murphy has shown no more inclination to play the “pups” than was previously the case and quite rightly so. Dan slow played McCann perfectly to the extent that he’s been outstanding this season. We’ve only about 23 fit players left at the moment so selection philos...

I’d say it’s no coincidence that Murphy’s appointment was announced this week after three (scabby) wins….

The word from the camp though is that our lads are properly up for the game, as they should be.

That leaves us to ensure that our vocal cords are well lubricated in the sun tomorrow afternoon….

The fact that Conan is playing means he’ll be on the bench next week.

Jimmy (not Tommy) would likely play 15 if Keenan pulls up lame (as Frawley is even slower than me) and may bench if Leinster split 5 - 3 rather than 6 - 2.

Several of their backs are rapid which will trouble us.

Some of these posts make me laugh. Murphy has shown no more inclination to play the “pups” than was previously the case and quite rightly so. Dan slow played McCann perfectly to the extent that he’s been outstanding this season. We’ve only about 23 fit players left at the moment so selection philoso...

Anyone else at this?

Just got home.

It was about 100 - 10 after the Septics scored with the last play.

Ulster decided to play with 14 for half the game.

Not the worst shout I’ve ever heard, whether that’s even on some kind of standby basis or what have you.

Still only 32.

As of last Saturday, TOT, Moore and Wilson were all injured so I hope Kyle hasn’t gone on his hols yet!

Most Academy props conspicuous by their absence from the game today.

Told to save a million apparently. Luckily, there must still be some money left to keep Shanners and Matty Rea. I wouldn't put Shanahan in the Matty Rea category. He's a decent player and value for money third option at 9. He rarely has a bad game, and the game speeds up when he's on. Honestly, he'...

Told to save a million apparently.

Luckily, there must still be some money left to keep Shanners and Matty Rea.

Newby 2024.

Not certain about Soper but the general chat pointed to next year.