Cian O'Ruaidh
@cianormo.bsky.social
Mostly about rugby, other sports and music.
It's time that we just used this tournament as a means of easing new players into the setup, with one eye firmly on the World Cup knock-outs. And if we happen to win a Triple Crown along the way then all the better.
Tadhg Furlong remains a doubt for the trip to Paris after training separately to Ireland's main session in Portugal today: the42.ie/6941550t
Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately
The experienced tighthead still hasn’t been ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:35 PM
It's time that we just used this tournament as a means of easing new players into the setup, with one eye firmly on the World Cup knock-outs. And if we happen to win a Triple Crown along the way then all the better.
New Gear Day! 😍🎸
A brilliant way to end January, the worst month of the year.
A brilliant way to end January, the worst month of the year.
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
New Gear Day! 😍🎸
A brilliant way to end January, the worst month of the year.
A brilliant way to end January, the worst month of the year.
Fairly stern words from the IRFU (although I seldom ever saw a similar kind of support from the Leinster branch).
You'd be forgiven for thinking that they don't want this situation to turn into Busby 2.0.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that they don't want this situation to turn into Busby 2.0.
Bundee Aki’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance ahead of disciplinary outcome - irishtimes.com (✍️@IrishTimesRugby) #BundeeAki #RugbyWorldCup #SixNations
Bundee Aki’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance ahead of disciplinary outcome - irishtimes.com
Bundee Aki’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance ahead of disciplinary outcome irishtimes.com
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January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Fairly stern words from the IRFU (although I seldom ever saw a similar kind of support from the Leinster branch).
You'd be forgiven for thinking that they don't want this situation to turn into Busby 2.0.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that they don't want this situation to turn into Busby 2.0.
Yourself, but as a cartoon.
January 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Yourself, but as a cartoon.
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Hearing from La Rochelle it was pretty serious
The word "lucky" was used by a source at the club
#Top14
The word "lucky" was used by a source at the club
#Top14
France and La Rochelle tight-head Uni Atonio is forced to retire after a heart attack
He’s stable but remains in intensive care
Force à lui!
He’s stable but remains in intensive care
Force à lui!
January 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Hearing from La Rochelle it was pretty serious
The word "lucky" was used by a source at the club
#Top14
The word "lucky" was used by a source at the club
#Top14
"It is now established that he will not be able to continue his playing career."
Absolutely horrible news. Wishing him the very best.
Absolutely horrible news. Wishing him the very best.
Uini Atonio hospitalised following a 'cardiac event'
Wishing him and his family all the very best and that he makes a full recovery
www.staderochelais.com/actualites/n...
Wishing him and his family all the very best and that he makes a full recovery
www.staderochelais.com/actualites/n...
Communiqué officiel - Uini Atonio
Uini Atonio a été admis hier au Centre Hospitalier de La Rochelle suite à une suspicion de problème cardiaque. Les examens médicaux ont confirmé un accident cardiaque. Son état est aujourd’hui stable ...
www.staderochelais.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 AM
"It is now established that he will not be able to continue his playing career."
Absolutely horrible news. Wishing him the very best.
Absolutely horrible news. Wishing him the very best.
I got a good laugh out of this.
January 27, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I got a good laugh out of this.
This is awful news, my thoughts are with the Itoje family.
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
This is awful news, my thoughts are with the Itoje family.
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Dodder Road Dublin
January 27, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Dodder Road Dublin
Paranoid, Master of Reality, Vol. 4.
Tell me your great three album runs
You ever think about how Arcade Fire made three extremely good albums in a row and then fell of a musical cliff?
January 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Paranoid, Master of Reality, Vol. 4.
I'm playing catch-up with the news at this very moment, but what's going on in Minneapolis, indeed the USA as a whole, is absolutely horrifying.
January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I'm playing catch-up with the news at this very moment, but what's going on in Minneapolis, indeed the USA as a whole, is absolutely horrifying.
The house will be divided for 70 minutes later on this evening. 🩵💙💛💚
January 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The house will be divided for 70 minutes later on this evening. 🩵💙💛💚
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The two-episode premiere of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord streams April 6 only on Disney Plus!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=oonA...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=oonA...
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord | Official Teaser Trailer | Streaming April 6 on Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
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January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Fairly sure I just saw someone leading pairs of animals into a large wooden boat. 🌧 #Dublin #SpeirGorm
January 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Fairly sure I just saw someone leading pairs of animals into a large wooden boat. 🌧 #Dublin #SpeirGorm
It's rare to see Leinster playing on a Sunday. Even more so when the fixture is at home. Any potential quarter final for them, or Edinburgh, would likely take place the following Saturday at the earliest.
January 22, 2026 at 8:26 AM
It's rare to see Leinster playing on a Sunday. Even more so when the fixture is at home. Any potential quarter final for them, or Edinburgh, would likely take place the following Saturday at the earliest.
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A joke for the history buffs.
January 20, 2026 at 12:39 AM
A joke for the history buffs.
Enter Sandman over the PA system in San Siro. YES!!!!!!
January 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Enter Sandman over the PA system in San Siro. YES!!!!!!
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If I'm reading this right, this is a plan to merge the Ospreys and Cardiff into one team, but with extra steps, yeah?
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
If I'm reading this right, this is a plan to merge the Ospreys and Cardiff into one team, but with extra steps, yeah?
It's amusing when Tony Stark or Victor Von Doom says this, but when you hear it in real life then it's just pathetic.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:38 AM
It's amusing when Tony Stark or Victor Von Doom says this, but when you hear it in real life then it's just pathetic.
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So Leinster's potential route to the final is:
Rd of 16 Edinburgh (h)
QF Quins/Sale Sharks(h)
SF Glasgow(a)/Bulls/Toulon/Stormers(h)
Rd of 16 Edinburgh (h)
QF Quins/Sale Sharks(h)
SF Glasgow(a)/Bulls/Toulon/Stormers(h)
January 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM
So Leinster's potential route to the final is:
Rd of 16 Edinburgh (h)
QF Quins/Sale Sharks(h)
SF Glasgow(a)/Bulls/Toulon/Stormers(h)
Rd of 16 Edinburgh (h)
QF Quins/Sale Sharks(h)
SF Glasgow(a)/Bulls/Toulon/Stormers(h)
Reposted by Cian O'Ruaidh
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement: