Cian Ormond
@cianormo.bsky.social
Mostly about rugby, other sports and music.
Pinned
Cian Ormond
@cianormo.bsky.social
· May 21
Latest News | World Rugby
The latest World Rugby news, including about the World Rankings, Tournaments, Player Welfare and the Laws of the Game
www.world.rugby
Because it's all about the occasion and the spectacle, rather than, ya know, player safety and the contest.
World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
www.world.rugby/news/1000186...
World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
www.world.rugby/news/1000186...
Reposted by Cian Ormond
Eurovisi-off www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
RTÉ will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organiser the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part.
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Eurovisi-off www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Assuming things go well for us, I'm personally looking forward to seeing us banish some demons that date back to 1999 (my first sporting heartbreak). And if we do the unexpected, people in the team should be saying "we've been planning this for 2 years", just like Japan and NZ said.
I have Ireland vs Argentina as a QF?
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Assuming things go well for us, I'm personally looking forward to seeing us banish some demons that date back to 1999 (my first sporting heartbreak). And if we do the unexpected, people in the team should be saying "we've been planning this for 2 years", just like Japan and NZ said.
Not anymore he's not! 😁
Is Caicedo just allowed do what he wants?
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Not anymore he's not! 😁
The Stunning - Brewing Up A Storm [with Lyrics]
YouTube video by The Stunning - official
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Good man yourself, Snyman! #DRAvLEI
a giraffe is running through a dry grassy field in the wild .
ALT: a giraffe is running through a dry grassy field in the wild .
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Good man yourself, Snyman! #DRAvLEI
Ah no, I was enjoying the music. #DRAvLEI
a man in a blue suit looks out the window of a car
ALT: a man in a blue suit looks out the window of a car
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ah no, I was enjoying the music. #DRAvLEI
Tell us how you really feel, Conor.
November 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Tell us how you really feel, Conor.
Reposted by Cian Ormond
As a practised hater myself, I really respect the Champions Cup admin for letting ‘gym freak’ Henry Pollock give it large about his strength test result… and then over the course of two videos show not only was worse than all the other players, but all the refs too.
Absolutely top level stuff.
Absolutely top level stuff.
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As a practised hater myself, I really respect the Champions Cup admin for letting ‘gym freak’ Henry Pollock give it large about his strength test result… and then over the course of two videos show not only was worse than all the other players, but all the refs too.
Absolutely top level stuff.
Absolutely top level stuff.
This and "well (s)he's not that bad, in fairness" are the biggest compliments that any ref should expect to hear (with exceptions here and there). And fair play to Ringrose for acknowledging that he probably wouldn't last long as the man in the middle.
'It's a tough old gig being a ref' - No complaints from Ringrose after card flurry against Boks (✍️@rugby_ie) #GarryRingrose #IrelandRugby #SouthAfrica
'It's a tough old gig being a ref' - No complaints from Ringrose after card flurry against Boks
Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s loss to South Africa, and Rieko Ioane’s arrival at Leinster this week.
www.the42.ie
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This and "well (s)he's not that bad, in fairness" are the biggest compliments that any ref should expect to hear (with exceptions here and there). And fair play to Ringrose for acknowledging that he probably wouldn't last long as the man in the middle.
I'd usually post a quote about Seymour Skinner's house being on fire, but hasn't this been reported before?
An unusual pink light spotted in the skies of north Dublin in recent weeks has caused much intrigue, with many mistaking it for the Northern Lights
What is the 'Aurora Berryalis' spotted over Dublin?
An unusual pink light spotted in the skies of north Dublin in recent weeks has caused much intrigue, with many mistaking it for the Northern Lights.
www.rte.ie
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I'd usually post a quote about Seymour Skinner's house being on fire, but hasn't this been reported before?
A cynic would say that the tournament will be rigged to suit Portugal. But you and I wouldn't be so cynical, now would we?
Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided a suspension for the start of next summer’s World Cup after FIFA handed the Portugal captain a three-match ban, with the final two games suspended for “a one-year probation period”.
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban as FIFA grant Portugal captain ‘probationary period’
Ronaldo, 40, was sent off in Portugal's penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A cynic would say that the tournament will be rigged to suit Portugal. But you and I wouldn't be so cynical, now would we?
Dunno about you, but Laya Arena doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Dunno about you, but Laya Arena doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
Reposted by Cian Ormond
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
Reposted by Cian Ormond
This is my 6th year posting this same message. Black Friday is a nonsense with often pretend discounts on stuff you probably don’t need. We’ll do as we always do at this time and increase the 1% of all income we give to Women’s Aid to 10% on web sales over the weekend. Fuck Black Friday. #speirgorm
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is my 6th year posting this same message. Black Friday is a nonsense with often pretend discounts on stuff you probably don’t need. We’ll do as we always do at this time and increase the 1% of all income we give to Women’s Aid to 10% on web sales over the weekend. Fuck Black Friday. #speirgorm
That has to be one of the most stupid red cards I've ever seen in a professional game of football. Getting sent off is one thing, but with your own teammate??? #MNUEVE
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
That has to be one of the most stupid red cards I've ever seen in a professional game of football. Getting sent off is one thing, but with your own teammate??? #MNUEVE
Reposted by Cian Ormond
Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses
Babies missing out on check-ups due to nursing shortage
Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses.
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses
First it was the Lions Tour. Now there are more injuries to contend with. Fuxache 🙄. Speedy recovery to Baird and (possibly) Hansen.
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
First it was the Lions Tour. Now there are more injuries to contend with. Fuxache 🙄. Speedy recovery to Baird and (possibly) Hansen.
Guns N Roses in Dublin next year? I won't lie, I'm incredibly tempted...
November 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Guns N Roses in Dublin next year? I won't lie, I'm incredibly tempted...
The evening just got immeasurably worse: herself has put Strictly Come Dancing on TV, and STEPS are performing at it!!!
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The evening just got immeasurably worse: herself has put Strictly Come Dancing on TV, and STEPS are performing at it!!!
The early shoulder charge that wasn't carded led the players to lose all faith in the ref. But that's no excuse for the awful discipline, which was our biggest killer.
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The early shoulder charge that wasn't carded led the players to lose all faith in the ref. But that's no excuse for the awful discipline, which was our biggest killer.
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA