Dave K. wrote:
You raise some decent points, but not sure what age has to do with anything, he is a lot younger than both Bellamy, Hasler and Bennett, who are all coaching at some of the best NRL teams, Ricky Stuart is the same age too.
WT_Midlander wrote:
Does anyone know what the exact capacity is of the North Terrace? (and the West Terrace, for that matter?)
I'm wondering what the main restriction is on the capacity of the North terrace, as it certainly doesn't seem to be physical space.
The GTFM Ponty Rugby Show will be broadcast at 6:45pm on Wednesday evening 21st February and joining Iestyn Thomas as the special guest this week is Ponty second row and joint vice-captain Macauley Cook.
Phuzzy wrote:
I said after the weekend that it almost needs to be a 'one or the other' solution. Either tougher on field or off field but not both. My preference would be tougher on field...
Clearwing wrote:
Personally I'd give any union that proposed calling a strike in support of more dangerous working conditions instead of taking on the salary cap, say, a very wide berth.
Could be wrong but I don't think many players will bale out and seek other employment either.
Irregs#16 wrote:
Fully support the players on this - and it needs to be 80-85% of them that stand up to this.
As fans, I would even look at boycotting a round of matches as well, or Magic Weekend.
There are three big games coming up at Virgin Media Park in the coming weeks with the Ireland U20s and Munster both in action. This Friday night the Ireland U20s face Wales in Cork with a 7.15pm kick-off.
matt_wire wrote:
Sort of alarming that a former prop as coach couldn't see that our pack is featherweight. Or even that Chambers couldn't see it at the back end of last year and push for a big signing in the off season.
The Munster squad are preparing at the HPC ahead of Friday’s clash against Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop (7.45pm). Our next home game is against Zebre at Virgin Media Park on Friday, March 1, at 7.35pm with tickets available here. In player news...