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Liam Toland
7 years
Sleep well Dolores...
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1 year
So... my cousin rang me from New York on Thursday. "Liam, I've 2 spare tickets for #IREvRSA how can I offload them?" "Aha... I'll tell you exactly..." Exciting times!!! Come on...
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Liam Toland
5 years
Missing the gym, eating too much, but still banging out the sit ups...
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Liam Toland
1 year
7 v 1 split... my bollix #IREVRSA what an unbelievable test...
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Liam Toland
2 years
Peter O'Mahony's physicality is one thing (phenomenal) but matched to his rugby brain and especially rugby nous make him such a special special player; what a privilege to have him in green #NZvIRL HISTORY! PS, mental match, mental refereeing, mental Savea substitution: MENTAL!
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Liam Toland
6 years
Two days later I'm amazed at the lack of acknowledgement to sub tight head John Ryan's immense role in those closing scrums; brilliantly intelligent scrummaging & hugely significant in #AUSvIRE
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Liam Toland
5 years
Yes, Ireland have deep dark questions to answer but please please please frame this Japanese victory in what it was... an absolute joy to watch from the home side #JAPvIRE #RWC2019 Ireland's use of the ball was no way as beautiful as Japan...
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Liam Toland
7 years
Just 95 days since he was 'only' sub for Irl (until Heaslip injury) to Lions Test Capt v NZ... FFS; crazy crazy crazy LEGEND Peter O'Mahony
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Liam Toland
4 years
I've bumped into and chatted with CJ Stander a few times, and am miles off being a friend but, he at all times, was a top class character and one I hugely admire for all he has brought way beyond rugby, as a person, to Limerick and Ireland PS, hard as nails
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Liam Toland
1 year
Shite.... What an unbelievable 'test' Don't know about you, but I'm a very, very very proud Irish man. But truly devastated 💔 #IREvNZL
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Liam Toland
1 year
Massive night for the new caps; Keith Earls heading to 100, Doris unreal, but for me, Jack Crowley should stay in 10 jersey, unless someone rips it off him; keep him there #IREvITA
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Liam Toland
7 years
... I'm off to bed; feeling a wee bit sad #Axel
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Liam Toland
3 years
Genuinly amazed Alun Wyn Jones is asked to play a 3rd monster 80min test in 14 days... after his injury, lack of match practice and miles on the clock... AWJ is phenomenal but Iain Henderson et al should be sore #LionsSA2021
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Liam Toland
5 years
What a legend Michael Leitch... what a country Japan... but what a style Japan play; I'm envious and jealous and can't wait to get back coaching the under 12s Japanese style
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Liam Toland
6 years
I'm weak...
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Liam Toland
6 years
Once more unto the breach... what could possibly go wrong???? #whiskey warm up...
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Liam Toland
5 years
Ahhhh here Glasgow; you're having a laugh.... fetch a priest... or bishop
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Liam Toland
5 years
1- Japan, the pros & cons (there're no cons unless you don't fancy a long healthy life, or are desperately in need of a knife to aid your chop sticks, or don't fancy socks in heels, or the dodgy delph, or an incessant warm welcome of bowing, waving, smiling & helping!!!)
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Liam Toland
1 year
I have sympathy for fixing the RTE culture and mess, but by 2019, the cost of the Children’s hosp had gone from €650m to circa €1.7B. Since then, the final cost; over €2 billion. Surely, this project needs PAC more than RTE... move on and get serious re Children's Hospital?
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Liam Toland
2 years
A B&I Lions test pack picked tomorrow could have 6 of this pack... which is why I think many believe Ross Molony is "ordinary"... they're wrong, he's an amazing player and well deserves his start tomorrow
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Liam Toland
3 years
"… Making your way in the world today, takes everything you've got... … Sometimes you wanna go, Where everybody knows your name..."
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Liam Toland
3 years
1/ Where does one start the insane story; 24hrs world record attempt for @IRFUCharTrust @_RugbyLegends @IrishRugby ? At 0345hrs! 24hrs & 45 sec shift = 1,920 handovers this is just one @connachtrugby Shane McEntee, replaced by @leinsterrugby Malcom O'Kelly and Niall Treston
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Liam Toland
3 years
Table number, or Target (ambition)??? Happy Christmas all...
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Liam Toland
11 months
Outstanding win for Leinster in La Rochelle... ps, Ryan Baird was absolutely outstanding in no. 6 jersey
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Liam Toland
1 year
A surreal and unreal few weeks in South Arfica for the young U20 Irish men... tough end against a class, class massive French side... but hearts and minds were all Irish. Stand proud, stand tall 🇮🇪 #U20Championship
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Liam Toland
3 years
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more... Harlequins The Stoop #GaryHalpin old friend... @RugbyLegendsIRE
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Liam Toland
5 years
Leadership is def' not a popularity contest... we need empathy, integrity, clarity and a huge foundation of resilience for the road ahead. Leo, communicated all this & more; Compared to the bufoons either side of the pond PS, the enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect one
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Liam Toland
4 years
Don't care what the law states... but players have a duty of care to each other where a flying right knee could knock out and hospitalise the defender My big worry; kids will start doing this
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Liam Toland
7 years
Chilli Con Carne #SendHelp
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Liam Toland
6 years
How do you like them apples???? #IREvNZL
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Liam Toland
5 years
Merry new year...
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Liam Toland
6 years
Super win for Munster but weren't Zebre a joy to watch??? Offloading, beating defenders and finding space #MUNvZEB
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Liam Toland
8 years
That was one hell of a test match and what a reaction from the Aviva crowd but especially from this crazy crazy crazy LEGEND Peter O'Mahony
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Liam Toland
2 years
A cracking match... with so many rugby positives from Munster as they continue to evolve BUT, John Ryan at tighthead is soooo important, it's a travesty he's going (let go) his scrummaging will be hugely missed in big big games ahead #toulousevMunster
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Liam Toland
3 years
Family friend... Legend, Leader & Limerick man with a world wide view. A powerfully principled individual with a deep sense of society - go raibh maith agat RIP...
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Liam Toland
8 years
Wonderful even blissful? For @Annalise_Murphy The @IrishTimesSport Woman of the Year Awards will never be the same!
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Liam Toland
3 years
I love rugby but 5pm KO 7:12pm end 15min half time 80min match takes 1hr 57min (117min) #LionsTour2021
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Liam Toland
7 years
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Liam Toland
5 years
Cracking opening days to RWC... but; small/large gripe. Please, please, please discipline the offside line. Defending teams only need once or twice a match to totally change outcome. All teams do it, so no biase; just sort it!
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Liam Toland
6 years
Ayes to the right; 5 PRO14 teams, 2 Top 14 teams & 1 Premiership team. The Ayes have it, the PRO14 has it... Order, Order, Order!!!
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Liam Toland
3 years
Sue Ramsbottom @SportTG4 now Left foot, right foot... 68th Cadet Class "Legend" Different class... pure Class!!! Comhghairdeas Sue
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Liam Toland
4 years
@Murray_Kinsella ...Aha, but look who was right beside him; Alun Wyn Jones... also in the 83rd minute, 35 years old, 153 tests and 25 tackles made!!!
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Liam Toland
7 years
... Last Supper @CurragowerBar ... big match tomorrow
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Liam Toland
5 years
"Big men in tears..." Really feel for these two quality men who've given us so so much; go easy...
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Liam Toland
6 years
Finally the definitive rugby tackle... 'purrrrrfect' height, foot plant and shoulder/arm wrap
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Nature is Amazing ☘️
6 years
Wait for it..
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Liam Toland
6 years
I don't know which is worse; #NeymarRolling about or the childish, chip on shoulder Irish 'fan' and pathetic need to announce in favour of anyone but England... #ENGCRO Come on England bring it (close to our) home
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Liam Toland
5 years
Ironically, far from ideal the red card forces the players on the field to think, plan, adjust and execute in now more challenging circumstances; which is exactly what will prepare us for next week. Also, it forces players to stand up and take charge... that's the red card bonus!
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Liam Toland
6 years
"Difference is the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict... a fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity" Wonderful #Legacy John Hume @RTEOne In the Name of Peace #JohnHumeInAmerica
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Liam Toland
2 years
👇👇👇bigger than sport... bigger than any game....
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Golden State Warriors
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Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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Liam Toland
4 years
25ish Internationals till RWC 2023... Jack Crowley 0 caps Ben Healy 0 caps Ciarán Frawley 0 caps Harry Byrne 0 caps Billy Burns 4 caps Jack Carty 10 caps Ross Byrne 11 caps Johnny Sexton 100+ caps The starting outhalf needs all remaining 25 internationals leading into RWC 23
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Liam Toland
7 years
26th Dec ... what more do you need? #MunVLei ps; cracking game!!!
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Liam Toland
7 years
All the xxxx aside... what a culture, what a wonderful team sport of respect especially after all the rivalry and battles #LionsNZ2017
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Liam Toland
3 years
Soft landing... in Fennessy's, What an incredible weekend of rugby in London town
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Liam Toland
4 years
I first mentioned loose head Denis Buckley in the Irish Times way back in May 2015 "...but watch him... in essence wherever the ball is that’s where you’ll find Buckley energetically adding value. 5 Years later, I can't believe he has NOT played for Ireland #Racing92vConnacht
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Liam Toland
8 years
How do you like them apples #IrlVAllBlacks .... history in the making 111 years: come on Chicago!!! You beautiful beautiful beauties @IRFU
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Liam Toland
2 years
I don't know Nick, but an immediate glow of happiness for him, his family and Leinster rugby coursed through me on reading this news...
@leinsterrugby
Leinster Rugby
2 years
💙 | Scrum-half Nick McCarthy has spoken publicly for the first time about his sexuality. He now hopes that sharing his experience will be encouraging and provide hope to others. 👏 Read more | #LeinsterRugby #FromTheGroundUp
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Liam Toland
4 years
Successful ageing... 100 years old, 100 laps of his garden, £33,000,000 and today a knighthood... Sir Tom Moore; oooh, and a 2nd World War Captain... engagement in life!!! Wonderful
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Liam Toland
7 years
Thanks so much for the overwhelming love pouring out for Neville over the past few days... The purest of pure Legends & my hero...
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Irish Times Sport
7 years
Liam Toland: In appreciation of the pioneer Neville Furlong
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Liam Toland
3 years
Sound familiar???
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Liam Toland
4 years
Full metal jacket...
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Liam Toland
5 years
Isn't it wonderful to see Leinster almost ignore the number on their back as both backs and forwards interplay their way up the pitch... clearly Larmour adds lines and pace but their team plays of wide, narrow, up the middle, around the edge or flat; demand SKILLS from all
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Liam Toland
6 years
This guy was absolutely phenomenal but a word to Racing scrumhalf Teddy Iribaren who was equally phenomenal (And to Donnacha Ryan who couldn't hug his fallen teammates with both arms so injured is his left shoulder #70minPain ) great win Leinster #LEIvR92 #ChampionsCup
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Liam Toland
6 years
Once the government purchase a Learjet it must be used... if not it simply turns into rust. If MDH doesn't use it; then some one must to ensure it gets suitable air miles etc; otherwise simply sell it... Boring... please get on with the debate #aras18
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Liam Toland
6 years
How are you feeling, Darling? Ahm... not all that good, Blackadder. Rather hoped I'd get through the whole show. Go back to work at Pratt and Sons, keep wicket for the Croydon Gentlemen, marry Doris... Made a note in my diary on the way here. Simply says: "Bugger." #WW100
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Liam Toland
4 years
Safely through the Blasket Islands... Gawd's Country
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Liam Toland
4 years
Number 2 #Fennessy 's
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Liam Toland
7 years
Always silly to change for change's sake but sillier still not to start Jack McGrath with Mako Vunipola ooooomph off the bench #LionsNZ2017
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Liam Toland
1 year
T.W. Roland ‘Roly’ Meates... "the ruthless pursuit of excellence" He gave me dinner in his house, he gave me a new tooth, he gave me a deeper appreciation of bathing, and he gave me so, so, so much love for the beautiful scrum I adored this man... Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
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Irish Rugby
1 year
The Committee and staff of the IRFU are saddened to hear of the death of former Ireland coach Roly Meates and send condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
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Liam Toland
5 years
Classless to the last... You can send a 'banbh' to school but he'll still come home a pig!
@SkyNews
Sky News
5 years
"We are going to wave you goodbye." 🇬🇧 @Nigel_Farage and #Brexit Party MEPs wave the Union flag in a farewell to the European Union. Get more on the UK's exit from the EU here:
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Liam Toland
4 years
Half time... #IRLvWAL James Lowe is a game changer for buckets of reasons but Jamison Gibson-Park looks unfettered; so very comfortable, pacey & full of variety... an enabler for his team mates to prosper(???)
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Liam Toland
7 years
Well... do we start with the match; or do we start with history??? A phenomenal test match befitting a phenomenal test team... comhghairdeas Rory Best and your grand slammers...
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Liam Toland
4 years
Wonderful...
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Liam Toland
4 years
There's some amount of meat in this sandwich... #MunsterLeinster
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Liam Toland
4 years
Relentless... Ruthless... & borderline Ridiculous levels of quality, rugby intelligence but especially culture... comhghairdeas
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Liam Toland
6 years
Red card, yellow card, penalty??? The answer depends if you want to wait for an horrific injury before you incentivise players to lower their tackle. For me; red #MUNvGLO
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Liam Toland
7 years
10 yrs ago I covered Japan v Canada RWC2007; on the mic with me was the wonderfully generous 'gentle'man of Irish sport; go easy Fred Cogley
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Liam Toland
4 years
60 km... and no idea why I'm putting on weight????
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Liam Toland
5 years
'A river runs through it'... what a wonderful way to spend the 5th day of the new year; on the broad majestic Shannon - King John’s Castle, Thomond Park, Athlunkard Bridge & UL
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Liam Toland
5 years
Stephen Cluxton - 37... Rory Best - 37... just saying
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Liam Toland
5 years
Massive massive comhghairdeas to South Africa... what a defence, what a defence and what a performance from Pieter Steph du Toit. But for them to win the #RWCFinal in scoring two tries is extremely pleasing (pretty good scrum too!) Siya, Siya, Siya!!!
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Liam Toland
1 year
6 tries.... in 31 min 50 sec... Good gawd #FRAvRSA Ps, if you're not watching this, what the hell are you doing?
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Liam Toland
4 years
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Liam Toland
7 years
What a pure and classy speaker Davy Russell is; moments after a 9:47min and 30 fences exhausting #GrandNational - wonderful ambassador...
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Liam Toland
5 years
Now, you listen here: 'e's not the Messiah, 'e's a very naughty boy! Now piss off! RIP #TerryJones First experience of Life of Brian was listening to it on cassette in 1982... great times
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Liam Toland
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Each time Ian Keatley attacks the line, ball in both hands, Munster have massive options further out... lovely, confident, aggressive play from the outhalf #R92vMUN
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Liam Toland
2 years
Doddle... RIP #legend
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Liam Toland
2 years
The Berlin Wall has fallen, Apollo 11 lunar touchdown, Everest has truly been climbed and some, Ireland, a series win in New Zealand... wonderful, one and all!!! #NZLvIRE
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Liam Toland
4 years
Tommy O'Donnell - superb player worth way, way more than 13 caps... #retirement
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Liam Toland
5 years
Should England beat South Africa next weekend, they'll have beaten every team in the Southern Hemisphere Rugby Championship... in one tournament in just 5 weeks! #RWC19 Come on the 6 Nations
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Liam Toland
4 years
An incredible day... IRFU, please make club rugby tours compulsory; massive investment in club morale, club culture & club community = success
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Off The Ball
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"He told the story of Alive! So I'm standing there, and that's the fella..." @LiamToland7 recalls an extraordinary day in 2006 when he met one of the Andes plane crash survivors. FULL CHAT:
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Liam Toland
8 years
Phenomenal performance from Andrew Conway in Thomond Park (MoM???).. home quarter final; onwards and upwards in some style Munster #MunVRac
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Liam Toland
5 years
Limerick, you're a Lady; or is it three lovely ladies... (2km COVID power walk from home)
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Liam Toland
5 years
I promise @maraswine I'm not in an Irish pub, I'm not drinking Guinness in 31° on the left back of the Garonne in Bordeaux and not ignoring my bottle of Saint Émilion 2015 #theopen2019 comhghairdeas Shane Lowry you beauty!!!
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Liam Toland
4 years
Changes a plenty; but still looking forward to H Byrne and C Frawley to arrive. They are ready now, when they are going to be better, in time, than those ahead... that is so!
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Liam Toland
4 years
If you're not at war around Slea Head at 11 o'clock; you're at coffee (and cake!!!) #DingleAb ú
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Liam Toland
8 years
Emotions... "AF" jersey laid down by Maori Captain Ash Dixon.... pure, pure class... not to mention "SweetNAM"... #MunVMaori @Munsterrugby
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Liam Toland
8 years
100 not out... captain for SA, Aussie & All Black scalps... Wonderful, class, Da Best!!!
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Liam Toland
5 years
If Joe Schmidt is to cut players from the squad then bar Cian Healy and Rob Kearney no one starting today is safe, especially the leadership... Need Conan, Ruddock in the backrow #ENGvIRE
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Liam Toland
6 years
What a brave selection... fair chance Kieran Marmion and Ross Byrne will both be on to ensure/manage/control/guide/hunt for a test win and an historic test series... delighted for Byrne (And Sean Cronin too)... ps wasn't Toner phenomenal last week
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