Neil Treacy
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✍️🎙️ Write and talk about rugby for RTÉ Sport. Junior rugby plodder with Terenure.
You could see that try coming from the moment Bielle-Biarrey left his touchline.
Worrying thing is that France barely look like they've left second gear. #FRAvWAL
Worrying thing is that France barely look like they've left second gear. #FRAvWAL
January 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
You could see that try coming from the moment Bielle-Biarrey left his touchline.
Worrying thing is that France barely look like they've left second gear. #FRAvWAL
Worrying thing is that France barely look like they've left second gear. #FRAvWAL
Ulster have lost three out of three in the Champions Cup, with a points difference of -89...
And yet I'd still give them a decent chance of getting into the last 16.
I think that just about sums up the current format.
And yet I'd still give them a decent chance of getting into the last 16.
I think that just about sums up the current format.
January 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Ulster have lost three out of three in the Champions Cup, with a points difference of -89...
And yet I'd still give them a decent chance of getting into the last 16.
I think that just about sums up the current format.
And yet I'd still give them a decent chance of getting into the last 16.
I think that just about sums up the current format.
Big news for Connacht supporters.
This morning's squad update confirms that JJ Hanrahan is AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION ahead of the Challenge Cup visit to Cardiff on Friday.
This morning's squad update confirms that JJ Hanrahan is AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION ahead of the Challenge Cup visit to Cardiff on Friday.
January 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Big news for Connacht supporters.
This morning's squad update confirms that JJ Hanrahan is AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION ahead of the Challenge Cup visit to Cardiff on Friday.
This morning's squad update confirms that JJ Hanrahan is AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION ahead of the Challenge Cup visit to Cardiff on Friday.
Tommy O'Brien just can't catch a break, rules out of the trip to La Rochelle with an injury.
Jimmy O'Brien now starts on right wing, Jamie Osborne on the left, with Jordie Barrett at full-back, and Ciaran Frawley coming on to the bench.
Jimmy O'Brien now starts on right wing, Jamie Osborne on the left, with Jordie Barrett at full-back, and Ciaran Frawley coming on to the bench.
January 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Tommy O'Brien just can't catch a break, rules out of the trip to La Rochelle with an injury.
Jimmy O'Brien now starts on right wing, Jamie Osborne on the left, with Jordie Barrett at full-back, and Ciaran Frawley coming on to the bench.
Jimmy O'Brien now starts on right wing, Jamie Osborne on the left, with Jordie Barrett at full-back, and Ciaran Frawley coming on to the bench.
Question for the English rugby folks out there...
Heading over for a Premiership weekend with some friends on Saturday, and looking for recommendations for pre/post match "refreshments" in Leicester on Saturday.
All recommendations welcome!
Heading over for a Premiership weekend with some friends on Saturday, and looking for recommendations for pre/post match "refreshments" in Leicester on Saturday.
All recommendations welcome!
December 31, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Question for the English rugby folks out there...
Heading over for a Premiership weekend with some friends on Saturday, and looking for recommendations for pre/post match "refreshments" in Leicester on Saturday.
All recommendations welcome!
Heading over for a Premiership weekend with some friends on Saturday, and looking for recommendations for pre/post match "refreshments" in Leicester on Saturday.
All recommendations welcome!
Pitch doesn't look in great condition by usual standards at Thomond Park this evening.
Usually an immaculate surface here, even after terrible periods of weather. #MUNvLEI
Usually an immaculate surface here, even after terrible periods of weather. #MUNvLEI
December 27, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Pitch doesn't look in great condition by usual standards at Thomond Park this evening.
Usually an immaculate surface here, even after terrible periods of weather. #MUNvLEI
Usually an immaculate surface here, even after terrible periods of weather. #MUNvLEI
Here's what Nienaber had to say on Leinster's lineout from Sunday.
Some will think it's a case of trying to be clever, but it was refreshing to get a straight answer to a simple question all the same.
Some will think it's a case of trying to be clever, but it was refreshing to get a straight answer to a simple question all the same.
Nienaber offers explanation on Leinster's lineout mess
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has offered an explanation into his side's lineout mishaps from Saturday's Investec Champions Cup win against Clermont Auvergne, admitting his side were trying…
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December 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Here's what Nienaber had to say on Leinster's lineout from Sunday.
Some will think it's a case of trying to be clever, but it was refreshing to get a straight answer to a simple question all the same.
Some will think it's a case of trying to be clever, but it was refreshing to get a straight answer to a simple question all the same.
Interesting comments from Jacques Nienaber on Leinster's lineout mess from Saturday.
Exact quotes to follow, but he says they were trying a different setup for the first time, in anticipation of the new tweaks to the law in January - and it didn't go to plan!
Exact quotes to follow, but he says they were trying a different setup for the first time, in anticipation of the new tweaks to the law in January - and it didn't go to plan!
December 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Interesting comments from Jacques Nienaber on Leinster's lineout mess from Saturday.
Exact quotes to follow, but he says they were trying a different setup for the first time, in anticipation of the new tweaks to the law in January - and it didn't go to plan!
Exact quotes to follow, but he says they were trying a different setup for the first time, in anticipation of the new tweaks to the law in January - and it didn't go to plan!
Tomorrow will be a 98th game in the Champions Cup for Castres, and their 19th v Munster, meaning the province have been their opposition for 19.3% of their games in this competition.
If Munster are sick of the sight of Castres, then I'd say the feeling is twice as strong on the other side!
If Munster are sick of the sight of Castres, then I'd say the feeling is twice as strong on the other side!
December 12, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Tomorrow will be a 98th game in the Champions Cup for Castres, and their 19th v Munster, meaning the province have been their opposition for 19.3% of their games in this competition.
If Munster are sick of the sight of Castres, then I'd say the feeling is twice as strong on the other side!
If Munster are sick of the sight of Castres, then I'd say the feeling is twice as strong on the other side!
Mike Prendergast is up for media for Munster this afternoon, and has said his name is in the hat for the head coach job next season. Time will tell.
More to follow on @rtesport later...
More to follow on @rtesport later...
December 10, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Mike Prendergast is up for media for Munster this afternoon, and has said his name is in the hat for the head coach job next season. Time will tell.
More to follow on @rtesport later...
More to follow on @rtesport later...
I know it was a running joke for about two years, but Josh van der Flier really has made improvements to his ball-carrying game in the last few months.
Wasn't really as effective in that area last season, but has been brilliant on the ball (and off the ball!) this season. #BRIvLEI
Wasn't really as effective in that area last season, but has been brilliant on the ball (and off the ball!) this season. #BRIvLEI
December 8, 2024 at 7:13 PM
I know it was a running joke for about two years, but Josh van der Flier really has made improvements to his ball-carrying game in the last few months.
Wasn't really as effective in that area last season, but has been brilliant on the ball (and off the ball!) this season. #BRIvLEI
Wasn't really as effective in that area last season, but has been brilliant on the ball (and off the ball!) this season. #BRIvLEI
What a strange first 40 minutes in Bristol.
That Larmour try is an absolute killer for Bristol, particularly with what's to come from the Leinster bench.
Nine penalties and two yellow cards in 40 minutes is criminal from Leinster though... #BRIvLEI
That Larmour try is an absolute killer for Bristol, particularly with what's to come from the Leinster bench.
Nine penalties and two yellow cards in 40 minutes is criminal from Leinster though... #BRIvLEI
December 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM
What a strange first 40 minutes in Bristol.
That Larmour try is an absolute killer for Bristol, particularly with what's to come from the Leinster bench.
Nine penalties and two yellow cards in 40 minutes is criminal from Leinster though... #BRIvLEI
That Larmour try is an absolute killer for Bristol, particularly with what's to come from the Leinster bench.
Nine penalties and two yellow cards in 40 minutes is criminal from Leinster though... #BRIvLEI
Me, 15 minutes ago: Ulster will probably fancy their chances against Bordeaux next week...
Me, now: 😐
Me, now: 😐
December 8, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Me, 15 minutes ago: Ulster will probably fancy their chances against Bordeaux next week...
Me, now: 😐
Me, now: 😐
That's an absolutely disgraceful cheap shot on O'Mahony...
And yet, my tenner is on the usual six weeks, reduced to three.
And yet, my tenner is on the usual six weeks, reduced to three.
December 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
That's an absolutely disgraceful cheap shot on O'Mahony...
And yet, my tenner is on the usual six weeks, reduced to three.
And yet, my tenner is on the usual six weeks, reduced to three.
Munster to confirm their team at 1pm, but this looks like a weakened Stade Francais heading to Limerick this weekend.
No Gabrllagues, Weber, Carbonel, Dakuwaqa, Macalou...
No Gabrllagues, Weber, Carbonel, Dakuwaqa, Macalou...
December 6, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Munster to confirm their team at 1pm, but this looks like a weakened Stade Francais heading to Limerick this weekend.
No Gabrllagues, Weber, Carbonel, Dakuwaqa, Macalou...
No Gabrllagues, Weber, Carbonel, Dakuwaqa, Macalou...
Dan Sheehan is hopeful of a return from his ACL injury early in the new year...
"Hopefully into the new year. It might take a month or two, but that's what I'm sort of aiming at..."
"Hopefully into the new year. It might take a month or two, but that's what I'm sort of aiming at..."
Sheehan optimistic of injury return early in 2025
Dan Sheehan is in line to return from his knee injury early in the new year, with the Ireland and Leinster hooker making good progress on his cruciate ligament recovery.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Dan Sheehan is hopeful of a return from his ACL injury early in the new year...
"Hopefully into the new year. It might take a month or two, but that's what I'm sort of aiming at..."
"Hopefully into the new year. It might take a month or two, but that's what I'm sort of aiming at..."
Ex-Northampton Saints DOR Chris Boyd in at Munster as Performance Coach for the next few months.
Certainly a coach that's associated with attacking rugby, has the potential to be a good fit.
Certainly a coach that's associated with attacking rugby, has the potential to be a good fit.
December 3, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Ex-Northampton Saints DOR Chris Boyd in at Munster as Performance Coach for the next few months.
Certainly a coach that's associated with attacking rugby, has the potential to be a good fit.
Certainly a coach that's associated with attacking rugby, has the potential to be a good fit.
Sam Prendergast had an excellent 65 minutes, and Jack Crowley has been brilliant since coming on.
This hasn't been a vintage performance from the team, but there's a bright future at out-half. #IREvAUS
This hasn't been a vintage performance from the team, but there's a bright future at out-half. #IREvAUS
November 30, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Sam Prendergast had an excellent 65 minutes, and Jack Crowley has been brilliant since coming on.
This hasn't been a vintage performance from the team, but there's a bright future at out-half. #IREvAUS
This hasn't been a vintage performance from the team, but there's a bright future at out-half. #IREvAUS