Cian Ó Muilleoir
@rugbykino.bsky.social
Irish and general rugby blathering, with a smattering of data stuff and whatever else is going on in my head.
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Cian Ó Muilleoir
@rugbykino.bsky.social
· Nov 16
For any new joiners, I've two starter packs that you might find useful.
For those who are familiar, there's a few updates in each.
Either way make sure to check them out!
go.bsky.app/Ma85nyb
For those who are familiar, there's a few updates in each.
Either way make sure to check them out!
go.bsky.app/Ma85nyb
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You can actually pinpoint the second when their hearts rip in half
Oh I'm looking forward to two years of banter, my Scottish pals. I love you all really. But, this is gonna get spicy 😂
Oh I'm looking forward to two years of banter, my Scottish pals. I love you all really. But, this is gonna get spicy 😂
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
You can actually pinpoint the second when their hearts rip in half
Oh I'm looking forward to two years of banter, my Scottish pals. I love you all really. But, this is gonna get spicy 😂
Oh I'm looking forward to two years of banter, my Scottish pals. I love you all really. But, this is gonna get spicy 😂
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Australia - New Zealand is -5.80 with home advantage accounted for so that makes it into the top five closest matches (at this point).
A 1 point gap in the world ranking points is worth approximately 2 points on the field in theory.
A 1 point gap in the world ranking points is worth approximately 2 points on the field in theory.
The smallest ranking point gaps in the groups (with seedlings) are:
E (4) Samoa -1.83 v (3) USA
C (2) Fiji -3.83 v (1) Argentina
D (4) Portugal -4.21 v (3) Uruguay
B (3) Georgia -5.8 v (2) Italy
E (3) USA -5.83 v (2) Japan
A (4) Hong Kong -7.11 v (3) Chile
E (4) Samoa -1.83 v (3) USA
C (2) Fiji -3.83 v (1) Argentina
D (4) Portugal -4.21 v (3) Uruguay
B (3) Georgia -5.8 v (2) Italy
E (3) USA -5.83 v (2) Japan
A (4) Hong Kong -7.11 v (3) Chile
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Australia - New Zealand is -5.80 with home advantage accounted for so that makes it into the top five closest matches (at this point).
A 1 point gap in the world ranking points is worth approximately 2 points on the field in theory.
A 1 point gap in the world ranking points is worth approximately 2 points on the field in theory.
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WALES TO MEET FIJI IN THE R16 F*CK
Me knowing Wales can’t get Fiji or Australia
a kitten is sleeping under a blanket on a bed .
ALT: a kitten is sleeping under a blanket on a bed .
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
WALES TO MEET FIJI IN THE R16 F*CK
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Portugal v Uruguay feels like such a Pro D2 fan choice for game of the tournament.
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
December 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Portugal v Uruguay feels like such a Pro D2 fan choice for game of the tournament.
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
They even put those 2 teams in Group D to help people work it out!
The smallest ranking point gaps in the groups (with seedlings) are:
E (4) Samoa -1.83 v (3) USA
C (2) Fiji -3.83 v (1) Argentina
D (4) Portugal -4.21 v (3) Uruguay
B (3) Georgia -5.8 v (2) Italy
E (3) USA -5.83 v (2) Japan
A (4) Hong Kong -7.11 v (3) Chile
E (4) Samoa -1.83 v (3) USA
C (2) Fiji -3.83 v (1) Argentina
D (4) Portugal -4.21 v (3) Uruguay
B (3) Georgia -5.8 v (2) Italy
E (3) USA -5.83 v (2) Japan
A (4) Hong Kong -7.11 v (3) Chile
December 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The smallest ranking point gaps in the groups (with seedlings) are:
E (4) Samoa -1.83 v (3) USA
C (2) Fiji -3.83 v (1) Argentina
D (4) Portugal -4.21 v (3) Uruguay
B (3) Georgia -5.8 v (2) Italy
E (3) USA -5.83 v (2) Japan
A (4) Hong Kong -7.11 v (3) Chile
E (4) Samoa -1.83 v (3) USA
C (2) Fiji -3.83 v (1) Argentina
D (4) Portugal -4.21 v (3) Uruguay
B (3) Georgia -5.8 v (2) Italy
E (3) USA -5.83 v (2) Japan
A (4) Hong Kong -7.11 v (3) Chile
Absolutely everything you need to know about the RWC draw and the likely permutations based on current rankings.
My analysis of the draw is up. Read on to see who got the easiest or toughest draw, and why we might have a South Africa v England final. #RWC2027draw #RWC2027
open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
open.substack.com/pub/dimitrip...
So, what do we make of that Rugby World Cup draw?
Two years out, which set of supporters should be most excited? (spoiler: all of them, it's the World Cup!)
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Absolutely everything you need to know about the RWC draw and the likely permutations based on current rankings.
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Live in fifteen minutes!!
The 2025 Rugby World Cup Pool Draw is *tomorrow morning*, and on the off-chance any of you are up at 9am UK time and off work/able to multi-task, we're gonna be going LIVE to react and discuss the draw...
www.youtube.com/live/KV2EXd6...
www.youtube.com/live/KV2EXd6...
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Pool Draw | LIVE Reaction
YouTube video by Squidge Rugby
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Live in fifteen minutes!!
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Look, I know it's Wales Online so take this with enough salt to successfully mummify a blue whale... but how, just how... HOW IS THIS BETTER THAN JUST STICKING WITH FOUR REGIONS, HOW ABOUT WE JUST ADD THE WINNER OF THE AIL TO WELSH SHIELD EVERY YEAR IF THIS APPARENTLY A VALID SOLUTION
WRU consider entering semi-pro Super Rygbi Cymru side into URC after region cut
The WRU have a very drastic contingency plan amid a complicated situation
www.walesonline.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Look, I know it's Wales Online so take this with enough salt to successfully mummify a blue whale... but how, just how... HOW IS THIS BETTER THAN JUST STICKING WITH FOUR REGIONS, HOW ABOUT WE JUST ADD THE WINNER OF THE AIL TO WELSH SHIELD EVERY YEAR IF THIS APPARENTLY A VALID SOLUTION
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One only has to watch women’s rugby for a few minutes to see this
I’ve had friends who came to women’s rugby first watch men’s rugby games and message me ‘why cant the props run?’
I’ve had friends who came to women’s rugby first watch men’s rugby games and message me ‘why cant the props run?’
December 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
One only has to watch women’s rugby for a few minutes to see this
I’ve had friends who came to women’s rugby first watch men’s rugby games and message me ‘why cant the props run?’
I’ve had friends who came to women’s rugby first watch men’s rugby games and message me ‘why cant the props run?’
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i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
You know, I was going to make a 52/48 cursed ratio joke here.
But take out the undecideds?
It's 53%/47%.
You can't even make this stuff up.
But take out the undecideds?
It's 53%/47%.
You can't even make this stuff up.
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.
But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
You know, I was going to make a 52/48 cursed ratio joke here.
But take out the undecideds?
It's 53%/47%.
You can't even make this stuff up.
But take out the undecideds?
It's 53%/47%.
You can't even make this stuff up.
I'm here for it.
December 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I'm here for it.
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Something @rugbykino.bsky.social pointed out earlier: the team that wins Group E or F will avoid playing any other group winners until AT LEAST the semi-final.
In related news I am very much hoping Ireland end up in Group E or F.
In related news I am very much hoping Ireland end up in Group E or F.
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Something @rugbykino.bsky.social pointed out earlier: the team that wins Group E or F will avoid playing any other group winners until AT LEAST the semi-final.
In related news I am very much hoping Ireland end up in Group E or F.
In related news I am very much hoping Ireland end up in Group E or F.
For anyone who hasn't noticed, the top seeds that get drawn into group E or F, can't then meet another Group 1 seeded opposition until the semis at least.
Just 2 days until people lose their shit over Pool E & F draws for the RWC 27.
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
For anyone who hasn't noticed, the top seeds that get drawn into group E or F, can't then meet another Group 1 seeded opposition until the semis at least.
Just 2 days until people lose their shit over Pool E & F draws for the RWC 27.
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just 2 days until people lose their shit over Pool E & F draws for the RWC 27.
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This is the most defending ROG ever did in his entire career.
If you’re not watching Pau vs La Rochelle you missed ROG marching onto the pitch to argue with the ref after his fly half got sent off in minute 1
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is the most defending ROG ever did in his entire career.
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Tired of rugby analysts being happy with a lack of knowledge of the scrums
So I called up a scrum expert to get the verdict on Ireland's Springbok capitulation
TLDR: Ireland shouldn't be worried, but the 'Boks are ludicrously powerful. What makes them so good?
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
So I called up a scrum expert to get the verdict on Ireland's Springbok capitulation
TLDR: Ireland shouldn't be worried, but the 'Boks are ludicrously powerful. What makes them so good?
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
Scrums for dummies: What goes on in there and why Ireland needn’t panic after Springbok ordeal
Former Ireland tighthead Mike Ross talks us through the finer details of the scrum as well as the ‘PR campaign’ against Andrew Porter and lessons from the loss to South Africa
www.irishtimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Tired of rugby analysts being happy with a lack of knowledge of the scrums
So I called up a scrum expert to get the verdict on Ireland's Springbok capitulation
TLDR: Ireland shouldn't be worried, but the 'Boks are ludicrously powerful. What makes them so good?
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
So I called up a scrum expert to get the verdict on Ireland's Springbok capitulation
TLDR: Ireland shouldn't be worried, but the 'Boks are ludicrously powerful. What makes them so good?
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
Oxford University Press has chosen “rage bait” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The open-compound word, which beat out “biohack” and “aura farming,” goes back at least to 2002. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...
November 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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@alicesoapbox.bsky.social is so good at this.
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
@alicesoapbox.bsky.social is so good at this.
