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Aviva for leinster game. 2nd last day work before Xmas though back Stephenson day for races. Bussing up so I can have a pint or two on way home. Hopefully can get out ground quick enough!
December 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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I always find it a bit odd when Irish journalists have a pop at South African rugby and PEDs, especially when it comes to any mention of drug testing in schools, like during Craven Week.

They are actually finding positive tests at that age grade, whereas we don't test at that level at all.
Sport Ireland CEO: 'We have no anti-doping jurisdiction over Irish schools' rugby'
The possibility that performance enhancers are being used within schools’ rugby has been raised in the media recently but without any evidence and there is currently no way to detect it given that Spo...
www.irishexaminer.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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dear Supreme Corut i am NOT owned. do NOT give my website to that guy i'm serious!!!!! stop!!!!
Alex Jones has asked the Supreme Court to immediately put his almost $1.5 billion defamation judgment on hold, citing the imminent threat of InfoWars being handed over to The Onion.

If there isn't a stay, "InfoWars will have been acquired by its ideological nemesis and destroyed," the filing says.
October 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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British citizens serving in the IDF can now be tried for war crimes in the UK

Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
British citizens serving in the IDF can now be tried for war crimes in the UK
Now that the UK has recognised Palestine as a state, this opens legal routes for British members of the IDF to be charged in the UK
www.thecanary.co
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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www.theroar.com.au/2025/10/07/e... Australia is cutting women’s rugby budget 25% cause who needs to make sure the women can do well before the next World Cup which just happens to be in AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 !
Exclusive: Women's HP boss resigns as Rugby Australia cuts budget ahead of World Cup despite Lions windfall
Weeks after Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu called on Rugby Australia to continue to invest in women’s rugby, the governing body is set to strip…
www.theroar.com.au
October 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows

The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
October 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Worked a school debs Saturday night slept 2 hours drove 160 miles reffed 3 games rugby. Thank God today was an off day now ots ref 10s all day tomorrow then 4 days of listowel followed by NFL croker Sunday. Event work is so class!
September 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Reffed a game this morning after feck all sleep after working irish game in aviva last night now pints in the local!
September 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
reffed first game of season yesterday. new laws are good. as expected neither sides coaches had a clue about the law changes.
September 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Toulouse, as you could expect, is the club with the most substantial budget from the Top 14, but they aren't the only ones

The article explains the difference between operational budgets and the senior player budget

Check out Rugby Scope for more⬇️

www.rugbypass.com/news/eye-wat...
Eye-watering Toulouse budget dwarfs European champions'
French outlet Midi Olympique have published the overall budgets of each of the 14 sides in the Top 14, with Toulouse, Lyon and...
www.rugbypass.com
August 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
So aid genocide or your residents will die
NEW: US states and cities that do not support Israel will be denied federal disaster aid. [REUTERS]

Aid that will be halted includes federal money for search and rescue equipment and backup power systems.
US links $1.9 billion in state disaster funds to Israel boycott stance
The Trump administration said states and cities will not receive funding to prepare for natural disasters if they choose to boycott Israeli companies, according to an agency statement.
www.reuters.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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July 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.

Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
July 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Mental weekend. Will be nice to get more than 3 hours sleep f0r first night since Thursday. But a few pints first!
July 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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😂😂😂
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Stuck on a bus. Will miss most of Lions game
July 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Had forgotten about 20s. Only got new laptop yesterday and after setting it up turn on 20s and they immediately go into lead after losing entire game. Hopefully they can hold on
July 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This game badly needs hosts to score #aunzvlions #lions2025
July 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
shame munster senior cup had reverted to straight knock out. the 3 group games last season were real good prep ahead of our 1B season last year. would have preferred it this year ahead of 1A. munster only province who don't run a league based competition for senior clubs
July 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
So bored at work. Doing nothing. Have lovely vvvip event to work tomorrow which can't wait for..
July 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This is very loose from Lions. Surprisingly so.
July 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Impossible to stop children becoming homeless, says housing minister of a government working with a €25bn surplus
July 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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J.R.R.Tolkien reads and sings his The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring. Interesting for diehard fans. Recorded in 1952 and this LP released in 1975, Tolkien really seemed to have fun reading Gollum's parts.
#NowPlaying #VinylCommunity
June 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
2 concerts and 2 days very good flat racing over next 4 days. Thank God I don't work in an office!
June 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
So jealous of sister right now. She's living in Melbourne and just rang to annoy me that she's got tickets to 2nd Lions test.
June 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM