Shane is from Bettystown Co Meath.

Curious George, not a cheap shot but rather a fact - unfortunate as it is.

Dubinmeath (Dublin) - Posts: 1123 - 28/01/2009 16:38:07    192315

TheRevolution

''Why cant it be Thomond''

Because that would be a home game for Munster it could be played at the RDS but that would then make it a home game for Leinster

Redhot (Cork) - Posts: 739 - 28/01/2009 16:39:28    192318

I suppose it would be nice to see the Ospreys play in Ireland. Would be tough on their fans though.

RMDrive (Donegal) - Posts: 2202 - 28/01/2009 16:49:59    192333

Even if Leinster lose and Munster win as some posters suggest they will, am I right in saying Munster will still need to find a stadium in Ireland (other than Thomond) that can hold 20,000 plus specatators to host the semi final?

Can't see any alternative to Croker for this one...

bubba83 (Dublin) - Posts: 333 - 28/01/2009 17:00:14    192346

Bubba you are nearly right in saying Munster will still need to find a stadium in Ireland (other than Thomond) that can hold 20,000 plus specatators to host the semi final - except for the bold bits.

Dubinmeath (Dublin) - Posts: 1123 - 28/01/2009 17:14:52    192372

setanta0,

the point that i was trying to make is that rugby as a sport has a 'spirit', similar to that of GAA, where fans behave and respect each other and the game, the players play with pride and passion, not just for money and a celebrity-status like soccer stars. perhaps, some GAA players, will leave the sport to play rugby, but i don't think we have any way of influencing that decision.

SamiPremier08 (Tipperary) - Posts: 177 - 28/01/2009 17:35:02    192405

dhorse... at the moment this our national stadium and always will be, no matter what you think. it holds over 80,000 and a credit to alot of volenteers that helped us get it. in case you dont know its the only stadium in our island able to hold a gane of this type

newryview (Down) - Posts: 748 - 28/01/2009 18:26:06    192468

here,we need ta see if leinster are able ta beat harlequins first

Duffy89 (Wexford) - Posts: 3320 - 28/01/2009 18:31:15    192473

If Munster make it through and Leinster dont then should the game not be held at the RDS and not croker if Thomand is not allowed?

seanbuncrana (Donegal) - Posts: 36 - 28/01/2009 19:32:59    192523

well one things for certain they wont be able to play it in the NORTH not now? nor in the future? isn't that right Gregory (Minister of Sport) Campbell .

williewentwell (Tyrone) - Posts: 1712 - 28/01/2009 19:52:25    192544

newryview County: Down Posts: 251 192468 dhorse... at the moment this our national stadium and always will be, no matter what you think. it holds over 80,000 and a credit to alot of volenteers that helped us get it. in case you dont know its the only stadium in our island able to hold a gane of this type . My dear man i'm quite aware its the biggest stadium on the island, does that make it "national", and yes it was paid for by a voluntary organisation, the actual people that built it were professionals, any ground could hold this mythical fixture, all is needed is a pitch, the stadium is only needed to get more punters in to pay the pro players. I think the point theatre is the largest concert venue in the country, is it national? no just as croke park its private, Anglo Irish Bank, now theres an "national" institution, It can only be held in croke park if its approved by congress which i think is not til easter, when is the big game???

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 28/01/2009 21:02:15    192580

Tom1916
County: Armagh
Posts: 342

191643
well said omaghjoe and sam02. For the record there does be trouble at rugby matches and I can cite numerous incidents of it.


That's it then, the final word. No more GAA at Croke because there is trouble at it.

Nice one Tom, we can use the stadium as a museum with you as an exhibit.


williewentwell
County: Tyrone
Posts: 194

192544
well one things for certain they wont be able to play it in the NORTH not now? nor in the future? isn't that right Gregory (Minister of Sport) Campbell .


Someone please tell me the above post is an hallucination.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 28/01/2009 23:12:35    192736

Leinster will not beat Quins so why are we even discussing it. If they do then I'm all for it and screw the rugby crowd over with crazy ticket prices!

SeanieSense (Donegal) - Posts: 328 - 29/01/2009 09:11:11    192842