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Roscommon GAA thread - 4 Like(s)
Massive win for roscommon tonight, these were the type of games they usually lost in.last few minutes. The new recruits have been brillant and deservedly held their jerseys. St brigids players will find it tough to break into starting line up. Well done to the players and management. Everyone thought it was going to be a tough year for new management team they deserve huge credit
Charliepace (National) - 21/02/2026 22:18:31
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Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Well done players and management on another valuable 2 points earned.
The strong wind made it another game of two halves and a 11 point half time lead would become 13 five minutes into the 2nd half. After that we took over to out score Galway 2-8 to 0-1. Two fine finishes for goals by Enda and Daire and some outstanding defending late on.
6 points from 4 games put us in the box seat to retain our senior status now, roll on Dublin in the Hyde next Sunday should be a bumper crowd to follow a Roscommon showing plenty of pride,desire and passion.
The_analyser (National) - 21/02/2026 22:01:18
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Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Well done Roscommon. You never gave up.
SouthGalway (National) - 21/02/2026 21:21:22
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "The system doesn't work. There's less playing rugby not more." Be more playing it after today
Freethinker (National) - 21/02/2026 16:27:34
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Phenomenal weekend for Irish rugby starting with u20 last night.
I wonder if that Josh neill could be fast tracked for 2027 looks a super player
jm25 (National) - 21/02/2026 16:29:31
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Yes, a short year and perhaps a drop year, as two away games to come against Donegal and Monaghan and then the Dubs at home in the final game, even though the Dubs looked very average today against Kerry." Yes, I think it'll be difficult to stay up now. A win this evening and we were in very good shape to stay in Division 1. We continually make things harder for ourselves than they should be. We're getting to see new players which is positive, but hopefully we can hang in there.
WanPintWin (National) - 21/02/2026 22:16:43
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Carlow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Very comfortable win tonight. It was as good as over after 5 mins when it was obvious even then that Waterford couldn't hold Carlow attacking movement and Hulton in particular who ran amok in the first half.
Final score was very impressive from the forwards and that's without Miley and Ross two nailed on starters when they're fit. Great to see Darragh come on and with the biggest cheer of the night add to his Carlow scoring record by lofting over a super two pointer. And still we managed to butcher a number of great goal scoring chances but that often happens when a team is so far out in front. Hopefully we get them next week when they'll surely be needed more so than tonight.
Massive game up in Longford now next Sunday. A win and we'll nearly be over the line with two home games to follow. Hopefully a big crowd will travel. A Tipp win over Longford tomorrow would be nice, to deflate them a bit, whereas a Longford win tomorrow will mean they'll be in a great position going into it knowing they could be going up if they can beat us. Hopefully it and other results go our way tomorrow and make the run in a bit more comfortable.
Onion Breath (National) - 21/02/2026 20:56:52
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Some of the posts here are ridiculous. I played Rugby from the age of 5 to 18 and love the game. I'm not suggesting nobody is playing it i am stating the pool is so narrow it doesn't make a dent in the more popular sports." I think the big issue rugby, or any less popular sport, faces outside the big urban populated areas is player pool. Take even a town of Athlones size. Numbers are decent up to u14/15 in the club game. There is only one club for the town and its hinterland. However it falls away after that.
TMy own lad was a handy 12 and back up 10 at u14. He came back for u15 and the 2 flankers from u14 were picked in the centre. He didnt come back for u16 as he's a gaa player first and foremost and the collisions were getting heavier. He didnt want to risk the injury exposure. By u18 that same rugby team were down to 15 players and had to pull lads up to field a bench. One of my sons friends was coaxed back due to the short numbers and ended up having to sit out his 6th year gaa season due to a significant bang to the head he received in that game.
There is also only one school playing the game in Athlone. Its primarily a gaa school( istrangely it plays gaa in leinster and rugby in Connacht) and there are a lot of dual players. The injuries the rugby lads pick up is an issue that the football team have to contend with. I know that can work both ways but it doesnt feel that way.
Jonnie Sexton and his celebrity highlighted head injuries and parents are more aware of that issue now. It does hinder rugby participation in my opinion as does the injury exposure in general. Of course the lure of " making it " will always be an attraction and what young boy doesnt want to be a professional sportsman and play for his country. However, in my experience, both parents and young lads are making a call on that ambition around the 14 to 16 mark and walking away if they dont believe its a realistic proposition.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 21/02/2026 19:53:41
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Some of the posts here are ridiculous. I played Rugby from the age of 5 to 18 and love the game. I'm not suggesting nobody is playing it i am stating the pool is so narrow it doesn't make a dent in the more popular sports.
TheFlaker (National) - 21/02/2026 18:33:02
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Super performance from Ireland today, beating England in their own back yard 42 pts to 21 double scores, but sure you can only play what's in front of you.
A win like that is something great but on their home ground and that being Twickenham makes it something special.
There is a greater awareness about the game of rugby now by male and females than that of up to 10 years ago, club numbers may not be growing a lot but club members and supporters certainly is.
What makes it sweeter still is our u 20's beating the same opposition last night, so there is evidence to suggest that young lads are playing it.
supersub15 (National) - 21/02/2026 17:44:14
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SouthGalway: "I'd say the schools is your best shot. Maybe open up some Rugby Excellence Academies. It'll cost a few pound but I'd say it's the best way." It won't work. Rugby has been trying to make a dent rurally and is less popular now than 15 years ago.
TheFlaker (National) - 21/02/2026 09:25:56
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SurelyToGod: "Hugh, Ryan find themselves in that growing group of footballers who could easily be considered for an all-time Donegal XV but lose out due to not having that All-Ireland medal. That being said you'd make a good argument for Hugh's inclusion at midfield for both peak ability and longevity." Ah stop it. Hugh in an all time donegal 15? Deary me.
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 21/02/2026 16:25:47
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To KillingFields: "Less popular than 15 years ago by what metrics oh he who is never wrong" The last time you debated this with me you named clubs not even in existence anymore. Go do some research about the playing numbers. In Connacht and Ulster especially. Feel free to debate it again.
TheFlaker (National) - 21/02/2026 16:04:47
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Credit to Ireland rugby team, they raised their game 1000% to play the enemy.
Saynothing (National) - 21/02/2026 15:59:05
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "The system doesn't work. There's less playing rugby not more." Have you any evidence for this rugby is far more popular and taken seriously in north Galway south mayo than 15 years ago
jm25 (National) - 21/02/2026 15:56:48
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Galway for sam sure it must be !" Do have this answer on repeat or cut and paste?
Alwaysencourage (National) - 21/02/2026 15:13:51
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "He also selects the team and decided not to start their best centre, their New Zealand international star player in their semi-final last year and ended up getting dumped out, having been strong favourites. It was a bizarre call then, and still is.
Leinster have had arguably the strongest squad in Europe on many occasions over the past 7 or 8 years, but couldn't finish the job.
Cullen is a very decent man, but he knows as well as anyone that they've underachieved." That decision not to start Barrett will haunt him for many a day
Freethinker (National) - 21/02/2026 11:16:17
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