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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Definitely worth a watch, Ronan O’Gara giving the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

2023 disciplinary record for the 8 teams left in the RWC. England - 3 Yellow 4 Red New Zealand - 4 Yellow 2 Red Wales - 10 Yellows 0 Red France - 3 Yellow 1 Red Fiji - 6 Yellow 0 Red South Africa - 4 Yellow 0 Red Argentina - 3 Yellow 0 Red Ireland - 1 Yellow 0 Red #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Virgin and RTE announce list of pundits and games for their Rugby World Cup coverage. Virgin - Rob Kearney, Matt Williams, Andrew Trimble, Fiona Hayes, Grace Davitt, Eimear Considine and Ian Madigan. RTE - Jamie Heaslip, Simon Zebo, Jerry Flannery, Stephen Ferris, Fiona

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

Told a few weeks ago that 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 was signing for Leinster, I honestly thought it was a joke. Connacht having to let go five main players with two going to Munster and Leinster sign Snyman and Jordie Barrett. It’s becoming a bit of a joke.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

That has to be one of the worst calls ever.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Exciting group permutations for Ireland at Rugby World Cup 2023, the final permutation would be crazy. If South Africa beat Tonga with a BP and Scotland beats Romania with a BP below are permutations. 1. If Scotland beats Ireland, denying us BP, both teams on 14 pts, Scotland

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Hard to put this video into words, just phenomenal again last night

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

9 months

To be fair what an epic final!! Wayne Barnes was phenomenal!! New Zealand didn’t concede a score when they were down to 14. I’d still fancy Ireland to beat South Africa any day of the week. SA won three games by total of positive three. It’s better to be lucky than

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

Absolutely love this, great to see sports stars having fun and celebrating. Let’s hope the two lads can bring home an Olympic gold during the summer. Well done Rory McIlroy

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Ireland injury update ahead of Nee Zealand game. James Lowe will play against All Blacks Mack Hansen 70%. Robbie Henshaw unlikely. James Ryan probably out till semi-final. Looks like Jimmy O’Brien will get a chance, think he deserves it. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Best of luck to Felipe Contepomi who is supposedly leaving Leinster to take up the role of Argentina head coach. Great appointment from the Pumas. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Some great Munster fans waiting for the Ferry. Gonna be some craic for the next month. #RugbyWorldCup

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

13 days

Ireland pecking order for 10 jersey. Jack Crowley Ciaran Frawley Sam Prendergast Ross Byrne Harry Byrne Leinster pecking order for 10 jersey Ross Byrne Sam Prendergast Ciaran Frawley Harry Byrne Charlie Tector Going to be interesting how this reads next January.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 month

This is the harsh reality of sport, it’s off home no celebration, no title. But if anyone is crying for Rory McIlroy he still won $2,322,000 in prize money,

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 months

Stats from Leinster v Toulouse, not sure how they lost.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

7 months

Major Sports Dates for 2024 World Darts Final - 3rd Jan GAA All-Ireland Club finals - 20/21 Jan France v Ireland - 6N - 8pm Fri, 2 Feb SuperBowl - 11th February Tyson Fury v Usyk - 17th February Athletics - World Indoor - 1st to 3rd Mar Cheltenham Festival - 12th to 15th Mar

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

4 years

@bundeeaki12 shouting instructions to the Connacht team

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

25 days

This is top quality shit-stirring by SA, still surprised bookies expect them go only win by 5pts. I’ll be very surprised if it’s not a double figure South Africa win.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Wow, that’s some set of results for @SixNationsRugby teams. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Every Irish fan needs to watch this a few times. “You are still the best dad”

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Thanks @andyfriend2011 for bringing Mack Hansen to @connachtrugby . One of the best performances in an Ireland jersey in a long long time. #rugby #mackattack

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

This was definitely my favorite advertisement during rugbys last stint in Croke Park, also remember a booklet that was given out by IRFU which was hilarious. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

9 months

Possible pool draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 according to current World Rankings. Hard to know what to make of it. But surely more teams means more rugby being played around the world. 1) South Africa, Argentina, Portugal, Spain 2) New Zealand, Wales, Georgia, Romania 3)

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

It was only a matter of time before the kids started copying the adults. Impossible know what to do at this stage but the @officialgaa have lost the run of the sport. There needs to be major changes at all levels to bring the sport back under control. #gaa

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

That’s criminal from the ref in Australia v All Blacks. Six seconds is hardly a delay. Costs Australia the match. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Peter O’Mahony contract situation is intriguing; reportedly earning over 300k, neither Ireland nor Munster want to renew. He seeks to maximize earnings, yet Munster boasts promising players in his position. Fans may react negatively, but the issue is POM's salary expectations.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

8 months

The team Leinster have playing the Scarlets could have got a World Cup semi-final 😂 😂 😂 It really is a phenomenal squad. 15. Hugo Keenan (56) 14. Jordan Larmour (92) 13. Garry Ringrose (116) CO-CAPTAIN 12. Jamie Osborne (34) 11. Jimmy O’Brien (72) 10. Sam Prendergast

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Kinda strange the anti Leinster/Ireland posts on the Johnny Sexton ban. Why would anyone wish a player that has done so much for the game miss a World Cup? Even worse so much of the negativity is from leading Irish rugby accounts, not surprised by the foreign contingent.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

8 months

Could watch this all night

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Awful to hear the injury update on Dupont. Confirmed fractured orbital fracture. That will surely be the end of his World Cup as it takes six weeks. Blows the World Cup wide open and could makes losing tomorrow the preferred option. Who would Irish fans now rather play in QF

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 months

🇮🇪 Team Ireland Evening Schedule 🇮🇪 ⏰ 7:05pm: Rhasidat Adeleke 400m SF ⏰ 7:13pm: Sophie Becker 400m SF ⏰ 7:21pm: Sharlene Mawdsley 400m SF ⏰ 7:45pm: Christopher O’Donnell 400m SF ⏰ 8:35pm: Mark Smyth 200m SF ⏰ 9:40pm: Ciara Mageean 1500m Final ⏰ 9:40pm: Sarah Healy 1500m

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 years

Super rugby commentators done their homework on Jack Regan and his Offaly connections @Offaly_GAA #rugby #gaa

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Have South Africa so little talent in the backs and so little trust in their forwards that they need to name seven big slow fellas on the bench. #rugby #rwc2023

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Who thinks if Jack Carty had played as poor as Joey Carberry he would have got slated? Is Joey Carberry getting a very easy go of it due to his injury profile? #rugby #SixNations

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Thoughts and prayers go out to Conor Murray’s family, let’s hope his Dad makes a full recovery. 🙏

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Absolutely awful what happened to the Irish fan on Saturday night. Definitely put a lot of fear into fans over here. WhatsApp groups all about safety in numbers. Let’s hope they catch the culprits and they rot in jail for many a year.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Attention any Ireland fans going to Tonga Match on Saturday please retweet. Get ready for a Tongan extravaganza! 🌴🏉 The Togan rugby team's supporters club is throwing the ultimate pre-game party the day before Ireland v Tonga. Picture this: a vibrant festival filled with

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

Ah Leinster, just announce a loan of Sam Prendergast to Connacht while JJ Hanrahan recovers from his ACL injury. Look after your neighbours. It’s good for Connacht and Sam Prendergast. He gets more game time until Sean Naughton can gain more experience around the squad. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Word is Kieran Marmion has signed a two year deal with Bristol. Supposedly was keen to stay but was only offered a one year contract. They wouldn’t offer two as preference is completely going with home grown players, weird considering he has been with Connacht since 19yo #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Huge call from Ian Foster. Mark Telea has been dropped from the New Zealand 23 after breaching team protocol by missing curfew. He must have been very late and had a very poor excuse. 😂 #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Phenomenal achievement for Irish women’s sevens and the men got a bronze medal. Fantastic form for an Olympic year. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

5 months

Not shocked by the result; beating England will never be easy. Jack Crowley performed well, some had poor games while a few stood out. If Ireland can secure a 6N title next week, it should be a big celebration. Some players will retire, hopefully they get an epic send off.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Wayne Barnes is an idiot, how is that not dangerous. No wonder Ireland lose so many games when he is the ref. Disgraceful. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

New version of the Ronan O’Gara video. It’s insane that the video I posted below was watched over 6.8 million times, it’s where he speaks perfect French in his own accent with the now famous lines, “L’opportunité est fucking énorme” & “Je m’en fucking fous d’adversaire.” 😂

Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Definitely worth a watch, Ronan O’Gara giving the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Wow, what an experience to see that victory.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Hugh Gavin is a huge talent, he is built like a back row player. I really hope he gets some game time with Connacht soon. The center position is arguably the most competitive in Connacht, but it's crucial for them to start giving opportunities to players like him.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Absolutely class from Ireland

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 years

Kieran Marmion had nearly twice as many passes as the Munster team last night. About time Farrell wakes up and brings him back into Irish match day squad. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 months

Sam Prendergast to Connacht OFF Well after all the pleading it seems Sam Prendergast loan deal won’t be happening. It was nearly certain before another Champions Cup loss, but now Sam Prendergast could be Leinster number one by Xmas, so he ain’t moving.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

26 days

Rumors are suggesting there is outhalf on the way to Ireland from New Zealand, he has played with the Māori All Blacks but could be Irish qualified. The amount of outhalves in Ireland is getting very congested.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

So it’s €130 for the Irish World Cup replica jersey. It will probably be the only country over €100 at World Cup. The cash does go back to provinces and clubs but is it just too expensive?

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

NFL draft system for these u20s, spread the wealth. First four picks for Connacht, then Munster, Ulster and Leinster. Surely everyone agrees this is the way forward? #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Fantastic support for the Connacht players after the game. So much love for Kieran Marmion @connachtrugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Hard day for all the U20 rugby players, impossible to even to contemplate how they can face playing a match with the pure and utter sadness they must be feeling. Let’s hope they achieve what they want as a group today.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Friday 2nd Feb France v Ireland, 8pm Virgin 1 Saturday 3rd Feb Dublin Racing Festival, 1pm, RTE 2 Italy v England, 2:15pm, Virgin 1 Dublin v Tipperary (H) 2:30pm, TG4 Wales v Scotland, 4:45pm, RTE 2 Munster v Crusaders, 5pm, TG4 Mayo v Dublin, 7:30pm, RTE 2 France v

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Well done Mack Hansen, try of the round for your first ever try in a green jersey. #connacht #rugby

Guinness Men's Six Nations

@SixNationsRugby

2 years

And the winner of #GuinnessSixNations try of the round is... 🥁 Mack Hansen! 👏 Watch every angle of the insane try 🤩

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 years

Neil Francis sacked by the Independent

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Great to see Dan Sheehan and Finlay Bealham on the bench Irish victory of 10pts+. Just don’t think SA have the talent to beat this Irish team.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Hangover of all hangovers. But definitely worth it. Belfast was awesome last night. Ulster fans were so gracious in defeat. Great rugby fans.

Dara Healy

@StoryHealy

1 year

Good morning, how are we all feeling? 😊

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 years

It’s funny to read and listen to the reaction of Munster fans and pundits over their loss to Connacht. It’s as if Munster has a devine right to beat Connacht every time they play them. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

This has to be one of funniest videos ever. #galway

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

New World Rugby rankings have France and Ireland top two. Must be first time ever. #rugby 1. France 2. Ireland 3. South Africa 4. New Zealand

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

James Lowe added to the Ireland squad. Has Mack Hansen done enough to keep his place on the team? #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Definitely one of my favorite comedy sketches ever. The Drug And Steroid Olympics in Galway. Some craic seeing the 100m down Shop Street and the pole vault over the Spainish Arch. @Tommedian

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

What genius thought 5:30 on a Friday would be a good time. Heineken Champions Cup - Round of 16 first leg Friday 8 April Connacht Rugby v Leinster Rugby, The Sportsground (20.00) Round of 16 second leg Friday 15 April Leinster Rugby v Connacht Rugby,Aviva Stadium (17.30)

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Could we organise a crowdfunding between every Connacht fan to get Sam Prendergast across the Shannon. Give him a million for five years. He is exactly what we need and he would have great craic with his brother. #rugby 😂 😂 #irishrugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

€110 a ticket for behind the goals at an Irish Rugby warm up games in the Aviva compared to £50 for Scotland v France in Murrayfield. No doubt it will sell out but I can see some major pushback over the pricing. #rugby

Irish Rugby

@IrishRugby

1 year

The Road to France! 🇫🇷 We return to action at Aviva Stadium this August for two crucial @bankofireland Nations Series matches against Italy and England - secure your tickets now! ⬇️ #TeamOfUs | #IrishRugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

Who ever thought of this has a proper sense of humour 😂 😂 😂 The Irish Rugby teams new documentary

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 years

Really interesting stats - Surprised by Limerick and Galway

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Connacht are missing - Thornbury, Aki, Hansen, Aungier, Carty, Bealham. We have no budget compared to Leinster. Colby, Quinn and now Ultan gone. BUT Munster can sign what they want, Ulster are lucky Farrell doesn’t watch them. @andyfriend2011 is doing an amazing job #connacht

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

This should have been a penalty try? The luck Ulster got tonight from the refs was very fortuitous. If I was a Cardiff fan I’d be fuming.

SmallClone

@Smallclone_

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Are you allowed to kick the ball out of a player's hands?

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

“We love you Munster” from every Connacht fan that wanted to see Champions Cup rugby in Sportsground next season. Takes the pressure off the Glasgow game. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

Now this is a proper atmosphere for a rugby match.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

9 months

Sad night for Puma fans, let’s hope we get an epic final, cause this is just ridiculous. All Blacks deciding to play with 14 just because they couldn’t be bothered playing with 15. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Missed all the Jean Kleyn outrage yesterday. Just reading it now. He had a good end to the season but hasn’t played for Ireland in 4 years and is totally off the radar for Andy Farrell. Seems strange people think he would make the Irish 23, he will hardly make SA 23.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

@gavreilly Best comedy show winner at 2023 Iftas goes to the Public accounts committee on 29th June.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

5 months

Some headlines from rugby this week. 1) Dan McFarland leaves Ulster, it’s likely that there won’t be a full time replacement announced until the summer. Dan Soper to step in for remaining games of this season. 2) Munster are set to cover Conor Murray’s wages next season. 3)

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Top Rugby Stories so far this Week. - Former Munster and Ireland player Jerry Flannery is poised to become the new defence coach for the Springboks. - Joe McCarthy is expected to feature prominently for Ireland in Friday night's Six Nations opener against France. - Marcus

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 years

Rumour mill has it that Ultan Dillane is signing for La Rochelle to join up with Ronan O’Gara, if it’s true best of luck to him he has been immense for Connacht for so long. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Here is the news all Connacht Rugby fans want to know about the commencement of construction on the new stand - Connacht Rugby and Dexcom Inc. announce a historic 12-year naming rights partnership for The Sportsground. - The stadium will now be known as 'Dexcom Stadium' as part

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

So Mack Hansen has been the most impressive player in training and looks like he might get a start against Wales, it would be amazing for the rookie Connacht player. #rugby #sixnations #ireland

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

The Ireland squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 will be announced next Monday 1:30pm. Can’t see any surprises. Possibly one of Casey/Prendergast/Earls might miss out. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

How about bringing Portugal, Romania, Spain & Georgia into the Champions or Challenge Cup rugby competitions? Even if some players who are with other clubs can’t play the majority are home based. Surely it would be a huge boost to the competition. Who wouldnt love a trip to

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

5 months

The outhalf rumours at the four provinces seems very strange. - Ulster could be losing both Billy Burns and Jake Flannery. Leaving them with zero. - Munster are losing Joey Carbery and Jack Crowley is Ireland number one, which leaves them with the inexperienced Tony Butler

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

7 months

Ireland narrowly lost another QF, but it was a lot better than the 32-point defeat 4 years previous. Held-up try for victory, luck eluded them. they could have made a World Cup final. Internally, lots reviews occurred, but outside 50-50 team selection what can be said about it?

Jim Demps

@jim_demps

7 months

We’re a week before the Irish squad announcement for the 6 nations and there hasn’t been a peep from a sports writer about the World Cup Review. what Ireland got wrong? what should be changed? Was there even a review? Why isn’t it public?

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Great to see Jimmy O’Brien get his chance, also Joe McCarthy makes the bench. Ireland Team & Replacements (v New Zealand, Rugby World Cup Quarter Final, Stade de France, Saturday, October 14, 8pm Irish Time) 15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster/UCD)(35) 14. Mack Hansen

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Great news for Connacht Rugby fans this morning with the news that Mack Hansen has bought a property in Galway, he is here to stay. Definitely the clear X factor on the team and possibly one of the best pro era signings. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Peter O’Mahony, Keith Earls, Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy and Conor Murray. With 16 months to go until the World Cup having those five in a match day squad against New Zealand seem strange to anyone else? #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 months

Transfer News - No huge surprise but it seems Max Deegan has eventually been persuaded to leave Leinster and head to Ulster, looks like a great move for both Deegan and Ulster. The South African trip with the coaches leaving early may have been the nail in the coffin.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

10 months

Sounds like Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will be back with Connacht for their clash with Leinster at the SportsGround on December 2nd.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

The rugby world was at Alex Wootton’s feet when he made the 2020-21 Pro14 Dream Team. But he has only managed 300 minutes this season. At 28 he is so young to retire, especially only a month after scoring a European hat-trick at the Sportsground. Best of luck in the future.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Anyone else find the Joe Schmidt bashing pointless? He brought Ireland on a lot and had a great team in 2015 but injuries derailed it. In 2019 they just had no plan b and the team looked tired. Still going to be very hard for this current team to get into a quarter-final.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Benjamín Urdapilleta loses it with Ronan O’Gara, fair dues to ROG for keeping his cool. I’d love to know what was going through his head when he got pushed the 2nd time.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Bundee supposedly offered one year extension by IRFU and will be in the Irish squad tomorrow morning, let’s hope he is huge part of Connacht winning challenge cup and recent issues are put behind everyone. #rugby

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

11 months

Team on plane to France

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

3 days

Olympic Schedule for Thursday, July 25th Rugby 7s: - Ireland vs. New Zealand, 3:30 PM If Ireland wins, they will likely play South Africa at 8:00 PM. If Ireland loses, they will play Fiji or France at 9:00 PM.

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

2 years

Massive advantage to France now, Carbery just hasn’t played enough rugby and did very little last week. He should have started Carty. #rugby #SixNations

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

1 year

Wow, unreal

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Joe Naughton

@JoeNaConnacht

6 months

Phenomenal performance. Only one team in it all game. Just can’t figure out why we can’t do that at a World Cup.

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