Overthehillprop
@overthehillprop.bsky.social
Munster fan with a voice and sometimes a bigger platform. 1/3 of Provincial State of Mind podcast.
They say a dog takes on the traits of its owner.
My dog likes to sleep a lot, eat snacks and isn't very social.
So there's that.
My dog likes to sleep a lot, eat snacks and isn't very social.
So there's that.
September 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
They say a dog takes on the traits of its owner.
My dog likes to sleep a lot, eat snacks and isn't very social.
So there's that.
My dog likes to sleep a lot, eat snacks and isn't very social.
So there's that.
1. Aussies missing some big bodies in the forwards.
I reckon if the Lions play direct and limit their passing game to when they've earnt the right to go wide they can overpower that Aussie side.
I reckon if the Lions play direct and limit their passing game to when they've earnt the right to go wide they can overpower that Aussie side.
July 17, 2025 at 5:37 AM
1. Aussies missing some big bodies in the forwards.
I reckon if the Lions play direct and limit their passing game to when they've earnt the right to go wide they can overpower that Aussie side.
I reckon if the Lions play direct and limit their passing game to when they've earnt the right to go wide they can overpower that Aussie side.
This is from Sam Warburton's book on the Geography 6.
Will be interesting to hear the reaction to Farrell's call ups on this Lions tour when it's all over.
Winning the test series may cover up a lot of stuff but probably not everything. Lose and most of the dirty laundry gets washed in public.
Will be interesting to hear the reaction to Farrell's call ups on this Lions tour when it's all over.
Winning the test series may cover up a lot of stuff but probably not everything. Lose and most of the dirty laundry gets washed in public.
July 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is from Sam Warburton's book on the Geography 6.
Will be interesting to hear the reaction to Farrell's call ups on this Lions tour when it's all over.
Winning the test series may cover up a lot of stuff but probably not everything. Lose and most of the dirty laundry gets washed in public.
Will be interesting to hear the reaction to Farrell's call ups on this Lions tour when it's all over.
Winning the test series may cover up a lot of stuff but probably not everything. Lose and most of the dirty laundry gets washed in public.
He didn't seem too impressed to be doing media this week anyway
July 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
He didn't seem too impressed to be doing media this week anyway
Attached are the Top14 numbers.
May 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Attached are the Top14 numbers.
8. Ulster had to release accounts to receive COVID supports from the UK government and as seen in the attached that number is 6.5 million sterling or between 7.5 - 8 million euro. Ulster are going through cuts but Gerry's numbers still look very low.
May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
8. Ulster had to release accounts to receive COVID supports from the UK government and as seen in the attached that number is 6.5 million sterling or between 7.5 - 8 million euro. Ulster are going through cuts but Gerry's numbers still look very low.
6. The IRFU accounts that professional game costs (player and Mgmt salaries) are 38 million euro as per the annual accounts. That leaves a significant shortfall in Gerry's numbers. He still has to account for 25% of the overall IRFU budget.
May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
6. The IRFU accounts that professional game costs (player and Mgmt salaries) are 38 million euro as per the annual accounts. That leaves a significant shortfall in Gerry's numbers. He still has to account for 25% of the overall IRFU budget.
2. Gerry reckons that Leinster are just above the Premiership sides but below the Top14 in terms of salary spend.
He puts Leinster 50% (3 million plus euros) above the likes of Munster and Ulster and more than double what Connacht are receiving from the IRFU.
He puts Leinster 50% (3 million plus euros) above the likes of Munster and Ulster and more than double what Connacht are receiving from the IRFU.
May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
2. Gerry reckons that Leinster are just above the Premiership sides but below the Top14 in terms of salary spend.
He puts Leinster 50% (3 million plus euros) above the likes of Munster and Ulster and more than double what Connacht are receiving from the IRFU.
He puts Leinster 50% (3 million plus euros) above the likes of Munster and Ulster and more than double what Connacht are receiving from the IRFU.
Glasgow go after the same weakness Saints exploited in the semi final.
They wait until Prendergast looks to transition to the backfield. He signals JOB and Hastings spots the space and kicks for the grass. Keenan does well to cover but it's a nice net gain for Glasgow.
They wait until Prendergast looks to transition to the backfield. He signals JOB and Hastings spots the space and kicks for the grass. Keenan does well to cover but it's a nice net gain for Glasgow.
May 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Glasgow go after the same weakness Saints exploited in the semi final.
They wait until Prendergast looks to transition to the backfield. He signals JOB and Hastings spots the space and kicks for the grass. Keenan does well to cover but it's a nice net gain for Glasgow.
They wait until Prendergast looks to transition to the backfield. He signals JOB and Hastings spots the space and kicks for the grass. Keenan does well to cover but it's a nice net gain for Glasgow.
Limerick citeh kiiid.
Strong Munster coaching connection for the summer tour.
Strong Munster coaching connection for the summer tour.
April 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Limerick citeh kiiid.
Strong Munster coaching connection for the summer tour.
Strong Munster coaching connection for the summer tour.
Nice view of Ireland doing prematch scrum drills.
Look at how far Porters left leg kicks out.
I think he's looking to get both shoulders in contact with the TH which means he's coming in sideways & boring in.
He's keeping his right side tight to Herring but his left shoulder is twisting in.
Look at how far Porters left leg kicks out.
I think he's looking to get both shoulders in contact with the TH which means he's coming in sideways & boring in.
He's keeping his right side tight to Herring but his left shoulder is twisting in.
March 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Nice view of Ireland doing prematch scrum drills.
Look at how far Porters left leg kicks out.
I think he's looking to get both shoulders in contact with the TH which means he's coming in sideways & boring in.
He's keeping his right side tight to Herring but his left shoulder is twisting in.
Look at how far Porters left leg kicks out.
I think he's looking to get both shoulders in contact with the TH which means he's coming in sideways & boring in.
He's keeping his right side tight to Herring but his left shoulder is twisting in.
Ireland's loss yesterday has likely cost the IRFU 6 million euro in prize money alone. The sponsorship money for winning a Grand Slam wouldn't be insignificant either.
Their inability to get 4 tries against Wales has likely cost them 1 million as they may well finish 3rd in the 6Ns now.
Their inability to get 4 tries against Wales has likely cost them 1 million as they may well finish 3rd in the 6Ns now.
March 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Ireland's loss yesterday has likely cost the IRFU 6 million euro in prize money alone. The sponsorship money for winning a Grand Slam wouldn't be insignificant either.
Their inability to get 4 tries against Wales has likely cost them 1 million as they may well finish 3rd in the 6Ns now.
Their inability to get 4 tries against Wales has likely cost them 1 million as they may well finish 3rd in the 6Ns now.
And here's the stats to back up Irelands change in style.
Ireland are passing less, carrying less, have less possession and are kicking on average over 40% more per game than they did in the autumn.
#OffBallRugby
Ireland are passing less, carrying less, have less possession and are kicking on average over 40% more per game than they did in the autumn.
#OffBallRugby
March 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
And here's the stats to back up Irelands change in style.
Ireland are passing less, carrying less, have less possession and are kicking on average over 40% more per game than they did in the autumn.
#OffBallRugby
Ireland are passing less, carrying less, have less possession and are kicking on average over 40% more per game than they did in the autumn.
#OffBallRugby
A very small sample size but some signs to watch as Ireland look to be moving away from a short passing possession game towards more off ball tactics.
With the other provinces playing more on ball it looks like Farrell copying Leinster tactics, the Leinsterification of Ireland will continue.
With the other provinces playing more on ball it looks like Farrell copying Leinster tactics, the Leinsterification of Ireland will continue.
February 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A very small sample size but some signs to watch as Ireland look to be moving away from a short passing possession game towards more off ball tactics.
With the other provinces playing more on ball it looks like Farrell copying Leinster tactics, the Leinsterification of Ireland will continue.
With the other provinces playing more on ball it looks like Farrell copying Leinster tactics, the Leinsterification of Ireland will continue.
1. Prendergast to start. As noted on the 6N pod he's been the one pushed by the IRFU in the build up.
McCarthy being out finally allows Ireland to deal with the pack build issue and look to sort the lineout with three primary jumpers.
McCarthy being out finally allows Ireland to deal with the pack build issue and look to sort the lineout with three primary jumpers.
January 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
1. Prendergast to start. As noted on the 6N pod he's been the one pushed by the IRFU in the build up.
McCarthy being out finally allows Ireland to deal with the pack build issue and look to sort the lineout with three primary jumpers.
McCarthy being out finally allows Ireland to deal with the pack build issue and look to sort the lineout with three primary jumpers.
8. The IRFU accounts show academy costs as bring 3.3 million total so again split evenly that's 0.8 million to be added to the 7.5 million base. So the new updated base value is 8.3 million.
January 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
8. The IRFU accounts show academy costs as bring 3.3 million total so again split evenly that's 0.8 million to be added to the 7.5 million base. So the new updated base value is 8.3 million.
4. So let's start with the IRFU accounts to see how much is spent on the pro game.
For 22/23 the player and mgmt costs for the pro game were just short of 38.7 million euros.
Top quality players are expensive and the IRFU pays centrally for 13 of these.
For 22/23 the player and mgmt costs for the pro game were just short of 38.7 million euros.
Top quality players are expensive and the IRFU pays centrally for 13 of these.
January 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
4. So let's start with the IRFU accounts to see how much is spent on the pro game.
For 22/23 the player and mgmt costs for the pro game were just short of 38.7 million euros.
Top quality players are expensive and the IRFU pays centrally for 13 of these.
For 22/23 the player and mgmt costs for the pro game were just short of 38.7 million euros.
Top quality players are expensive and the IRFU pays centrally for 13 of these.
3. The Midol article says Munster and Ulster were on about 8.5 million euro with Leinster at almost double that.
Why the difference? Mostly down to the number of central contracts (Leinster 10 with each of the other provinces having 1 each) and external investment for NIQs.
Why the difference? Mostly down to the number of central contracts (Leinster 10 with each of the other provinces having 1 each) and external investment for NIQs.
January 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
3. The Midol article says Munster and Ulster were on about 8.5 million euro with Leinster at almost double that.
Why the difference? Mostly down to the number of central contracts (Leinster 10 with each of the other provinces having 1 each) and external investment for NIQs.
Why the difference? Mostly down to the number of central contracts (Leinster 10 with each of the other provinces having 1 each) and external investment for NIQs.
I hope the dog has some ideas for elf on a shelf cause I'm all out.
December 17, 2024 at 11:01 PM
I hope the dog has some ideas for elf on a shelf cause I'm all out.
I wanna tell you something....try it some time.....
December 10, 2024 at 8:05 AM
I wanna tell you something....try it some time.....
Here's another example of the pod/lifting problems.
This is a counter jump but James Ryan just shoves Beirne in the back here and sends him flying.
This is a counter jump but James Ryan just shoves Beirne in the back here and sends him flying.
December 1, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Here's another example of the pod/lifting problems.
This is a counter jump but James Ryan just shoves Beirne in the back here and sends him flying.
This is a counter jump but James Ryan just shoves Beirne in the back here and sends him flying.
Ireland's lineout problems are not just about the throw. It's the timing of the pods as well. Doris completely misses his assignment for this 5m opportunity.
December 1, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Ireland's lineout problems are not just about the throw. It's the timing of the pods as well. Doris completely misses his assignment for this 5m opportunity.