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spose i'll use this yoke to follow the rugby

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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Question though: what was wrong with it last season that made it important to change the reffing? It was already a powerful weapon, now it seems disproportionately so
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"香蕉皮" 🇮🇪 Happy to help
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
i am transported back in time
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Mike Pullen @mikepullen1969.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Greenland sharks can live for up to 400 years making them the second longest living shark after Ma'a Nonu
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Big Fez @bigfez.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
These franchise names are really getting out of control
"Glasgow Warriors and Ulster butt heads in this URC matchup from Scotstoun Stadium."
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
There's definitely some Balfour tower shenanigans in that Robert Louis Stevenson book
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
OO have never stopped applying to march the route, it's the PSNI who've decided this is the year to let them (so, indirectly, yes)
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Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast @bloodandmud.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Why does rugby union hate us all?
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Peter G @dwyfor16.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
God that's good
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Peter G @dwyfor16.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I beg your pardon?
Brendan Venter steps down as Saracens director of rugby for new culture role

Club dispute £5,000 fine for failure to fulfil Prem Rugby commitments after changing South African's job titleSaracens say that Venter, 56, has since taken up a new role with the club, which is described as "head of rugby culture and wine consultant". The new position involves Venter providing support the club's “culture, values and broader development of the playing and coaching environment".
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Brendan Vintner
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jacques Ouillis -> Jackeen Bhfuilis
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
James Lowe while they're at it
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Riaan Louw @ringo26.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Not bad from the kids
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
💀 true
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's wild that this is worth the same points as an interpro, severe preseason hit-out feel off it
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Don't bring a lion to a gunnefight
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Got it: yellow shorts 🫗
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The new away kit's lacking a certain je-ne-sais-quoi
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Hugo Gordon @hugogordon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
One of them suddenly leans over my shoulder and asks if we're here for the rugby. I say yes, a bit nervously. He turns to his mates and goes "don't worry lads, they're just rugby twats." And off they go. Never been so glad to be called a twat in my life.
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ulster & Connacht in the lead among the provinces -- 1 to 23 in actual order, full names, Ulster even tells you whose face you're gawkin at
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
jesus
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Simply no need to make this man the face of the first injury update of the season
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
god damn it
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
That, but even earlier it was the realisation that it's not the chippy bastards like Faz & Mike Brown who are the real enemy, but the banter merchants (Haskell, Marler)
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
jesus
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Going from an Owen Farrell hater to enjoyer is the only bit of character growth I have ever undergone
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Damn, didn't twig this! I was fully prepared to humour it til now
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HG Rugby @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In other news, we are 8 minutes into the top14 season and montpellier have had both props sin binned
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
crazy accusation
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Josh Gardner @joshgardner.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I am team The Haka’s Endless Commercialisation Has Ruined Its Power but this was, by any measure, absolutely fucking class.
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Yes, unfortunately Joe Schmidt killed the guy from the Frames
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Named after Nordie Tayto or Free Stayto?
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Not at all -- having moved past childish fantasies like "hoping we win the champion's cup" it's time to embrace maximum chaos
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petebrophy.bsky.social @petebrophy.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
We lost in front of the LOTR cast. Shut it down, failed experiment.
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Scotland just can't do it away from home
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The Italian national anthem is perfect
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
The Spanish national anthem should have words and the Australian one should not
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Well it was 90 seconds of hope only to drop a ball into Will Jordan's path in their own 22 but still, well predicted
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
One last baffler for the road
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Was Nic Berry bullied in school by a jackal or what
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Can't believe the shrivelled husk of Belgium will be the only team to score against Spain in the whole tournament
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#good Matteo Carreras kamikaze take in the air & pop off the deck before the Piccardo try. Christ man, look after yourself
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Can't read half the names without zooming in, and I Really don't want to do that
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
madness
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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cathal @josephratzinger.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I've been watching all of Yes Minister which meant I immediately interpreted that as meaning he'd already taken the job. Anyway I think journos permanently occupy that headspace
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