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Munster fan with a voice and sometimes a bigger platform. 1/3 of Provincial State of Mind podcast.

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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
ABs have gone back to possession and rucks under Rennie but Boks and especially France will use heavy carriers for a couple of phases and if not on will kick to set up territory or transition attack. They have power and pace. Redzone attack is obviously different
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
5. The top teams are moving away from rucks because it allows the defence a chance to reset. Minimise rucks and the defence can be targeted using power to break the gain line and pace to exploit the gaps and mismatches.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
4. The overall meta of the game is going towards power and pace but Ireland under Farrell are still focused on rucks for both attack and defence. Mobility is prioritised above power and size. Ireland have suffered with a lack of power at scrum time and now that weakness is there at the maul as well
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
3. Mauls now are effectively scrums in open play making it a much more powerful weapon. Ireland use of the maul in attack is primarily based on a maul feint and defensively they look to disrupt and get amongst the opposition by pulling and draging players.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
2. Ireland have been masters of the side/slide tackle and being in the way of the attacking team with an ability to slow ball and yet still be on the right side of the ref. The changes as seen in the AB game mean that Ireland can't rely as much on the likes of Beirne to be game changers
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🧵1. Ireland face significant challenges with some of the new law interpretations. The ruck which is so important to Ireland defensive strategy is being policed to reduce jackal attempts specifically when the tackler is anywhere near the ball or clearing lanes.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A deep dive on Munster ahead of the upcoming season 📝 Recruitment 👥 Squad depth 🏉 Attacking style 🏆 Aims for 26/27 and how the academy will shape McMillans tenure at Munster. overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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Munster Rugby 2026/27: The right track
Clayton McMillan and the Next Evolution of Munster RugbyClayton McMillan’s Chiefs were renowned for playing with relentless tempo, exceptional support lines and an ability to attack from virtually any...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Grab a coffee and have a read of how I think Munsters attack will evolve this season moving from flat structure based system to a collision based approach. How the new signings will help and how youth will need to play a big part over the next few seasons overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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How the departure of Mike Prendergast will reshape Munster’s attack
Attacking ChangesMunster enter the upcoming season at a tactical crossroads, the departure of Mike Prendergast removes the principal architect of their attacking framework that has defined Munster's o...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Grab a coffee and have a read of how I think Munsters attack will evolve this season moving from flat structure based system to a collision based approach. How the new signings will help and how youth will need to play a big part over the next few seasons overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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How the departure of Mike Prendergast will reshape Munster’s attack
Attacking ChangesMunster enter the upcoming season at a tactical crossroads, the departure of Mike Prendergast removes the principal architect of their attacking framework that has defined Munster's o...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predict... Might be of some help to you to gain understanding of how talking about future events work.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
You didn't get the press release with all the inside info on tactics for the upcoming season?
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
A look at how Munsters attack may change this season with the departure of Mike Prendergast, the appointment of Jared Payne and the influence of Clayton McMillans time at the Chiefs. overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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How the departure of Mike Prendergast will reshape Munster’s attack
Attacking ChangesMunster enter the upcoming season at a tactical crossroads, the departure of Mike Prendergast removes the principal architect of their attacking framework that has defined Munster's o...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
A deep dive on Munster's attack 🔴 McMillans preferred style 🔴 Missing pieces 🔴 Attack data compared to URC teams 🔴 Attacking strengths 🔴 Improvements needed 🔴 Building for the future overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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Munster's Attacking Efficiency
The more efficient you are at doing the wrong thing right, the worse you become overall. It is much better to do the right thing wronger than the wrong thing righter. Munster’s 2025 campaign so far re...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Congratulations on being the new Paul Williams 😄
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
What's important for Saracens from a legal perspective is they get this statement out because tapping up a player or coach more than 12 months before their contract ends leads to fines and suspensions - if proven. World Rugby Regulation 4.9
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Did Gav/Phil/FLIP/Cian/Dave or whatever hes calling himself get his burner account banned. I'm sure he'll have another one up soon enough. He must have a daily quota to call people a cnut.
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Caolán Scully @caolanscully.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
New ✍️ Ireland v England Analysis ☘️ "Maybe a rising tide does lift all boats… time will tell" As Ireland celebrate an historic win; I tried to rate, analyse and discuss a potential turning point in team's trajectory (or so I hope)
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Twickenham's Turning of the Tides
England 21 - 42 Ireland; Six Nations Round 2 In-Depth Review
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Superb signing by Munster. Will really fit into the scheme McMillan is building with Munster this season and along with the other expected signings should make a solid impact next season.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Really hard to understand the changes. Sam out of the 24 just goes to show how poor the man mgmt of the 10 has been since about 2020. No Edogbo or Izuchukwu and Conan to the bench means a real lack of power for the scrum, lineout and heavy carriers. TOB in because of Ringrose knock?
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Rumoured Ireland team has Prendergast out of the 23 altogether. Farrells handling of the 10 situation pre and post 2023 has been absolutely shocking.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
4. I suppose it comes down to how tight Leinsters budget is after all the recent changes, had they factored in taking on additional costs for Lowe dropping off a PONI deal and if push comes to shove would they be willing to lose guys down the depth chart or let Lowe go?
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
3. POMs deal went from fully covered central to PONI for the Irish captain at the time but only after significant talks and delays. I think if the Irish team needs a player that much they should stump the majority of the cash for the player but precedent has been set.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
2. The older PONI deals would have the IRFU covering up to 60% of the cost but in the new scheme under Humphreys thats the same as a central contract so there may be pressure to bump him down. Asking the province to take on an even greater or full hit of a substantial € is a lot
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
1. Bernard Jackman mentioned in passing on Against the Head that James Lowes contract was taking some time to resolve. I wonder if it's a situation similar to Peter O'Mahonys. Lowe isnt on a central deal but is likely to be on a PONI deal at present.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Tom O'Toole to loosehead Now talk of Andrew Porter back to TH?
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Defensively Sams tackle % is no longer a factor, the problem is that teams are just continuing to punch the bruise. They attack him wherever Ireland put him because they get front foot ball, they are almost guaranteed front foot ball and sucking in an extra defender or two to exploit the next phase
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Sam's game hasn't really changed much since Nov 2024 except the extremely positive PR is no longer there. I do think Crowley and Prendergast both have suffered since they started tilting the ball sideways on the kicking tee.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Sam's initial problem was that he was hyped beyond belief. Farrell talked him up to the press, Jackman blew him up in every podcast and guys like Matt Dawson/OTB made fools of themselves. Those who actually analysed the games realised they were being Frank Grimes'd.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
4. The Cult of Lancaster and it's impact on the pathways is real. Mobility and catch pass are more important in our tight five than set piece. We don't value big ball carriers because we want more rounded players and thats fine but the game has now changed and we need them.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
3. If we have to rely on footwork before contact and catch pass then we will struggle against bigger better teams and with our current players need a running threat and playmaker from 10 whether that is Crowley, Frawley or Byrne.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
2. Give him more options to win gain line, have a dominant set piece and then pick his passes on the front foot. Irelands pack has far too many players who are picked for their all round game rather than set piece of heavy carrying.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
1. Sams skillset around his kick length, height, hang time and the length of his pass are what Farrell sees as his big difference makers. Unfortunately for Sam to work well in the system he needs a different type of player around him. He needs more heavy carriers he can pass to.
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Three Red Kings @threeredkings.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
A long read on how Ireland got to this point, why we look like malfunctioning robots and why the new rugby looks so far out of our natural game. www.patreon.com/posts/150197...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
It's the cohesion ponzi scheme. Farrells gone so far down the depth chart and into the academy of cohesion that there's no new income coming in and now he can't make the payments on the other side. It's change of tactics or change of coaches because we don't have the volume of players.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Farrell and the IRFU seem to have different views on Bundee. Will be interesting to see what the outcome of the internal IRFU inquiry will be which is separate to the URC disciplinary committee and if there will be an additional ban.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Ahead of tomorrows clash with Glasgow have a read about the rebuild Clayton McMillan is undertaking at Munster, why culture and philosophy matter, the tactics he wants his team to play and where he is likely to strengthen the squad for next season. overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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The McMillan Era: Munster’s rebuild and the patience it will demand
To fully understand Clayton McMillan’s appointment as head coach is to realise the type of rebuild Munster need — not a cosmetic refresh, but a structural reset in how the team trains, plays, connects...
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
It's all a big misunderstanding
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A large part of it will be Lancasters vision for the squad. He will have laid that out before he signed up and it looks like he wants to clear house a bit and bring in guys he knows from Leinster. As you say some of it may be player choice but some of it may be long term planning as well.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Agree on the depth charts being subjective but Sean has been name checked by the coaches as someone they wanted to get involved earlier in the season but it didn't work out. He's a high ceiling player who I think is perfect for the 7 role in McMillans system. I think he's plug and play ready.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
An in-depth look at Clayton McMillan, his tactics, philosophy, the rebuild project at Munster and what changes to the squad we can expect for next season. overthehillprop.wixsite.com/website/post...
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The McMillan Era: Munster’s rebuild and the patience it will demand
To fully understand Clayton McMillan’s appointment as head coach is to realise the type of rebuild Munster need — not a cosmetic refresh, but a structural reset in how the team trains, plays, connects...
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Three Red Kings @threeredkings.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
THE BIG RIG This was a standout performance from Edwin Edogbo. Size, power and an increasing ability in the tight exchanges. #SUAF
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Caolán Scully @caolanscully.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
New Article for @allthingsrugbybs.bsky.social ✍️ The Irish Eye "It’s the season of goodwill, meeting family and friends and tearing lumps out of your interprovincial rivals." Positives for three, less so for one; here's my takeaways from the weekend. Enjoy! 🏉 www.allthingsrugby.com/news/the-iri...
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The Irish Eye: URC Round 8 Recap
It’s the season of goodwill, meeting family and friends and tearing lumps out of your interprovincial rivals. Festive! The opening dish of this annual... | All Things Rugby
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
My point that Leo is deliberate in what he says to media and that this was his subtle way to point out he was unhappy about the Frawley move/new central contract funding isn't exactly unique.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Does Leo have to do the PR banter for the club himself now that the Leinster PR team has taken a different direction? Times must be tough if they can't replace Marcus's personal account for the banter to the Leinster faithful.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Cullen is extremely skilled in the PR business so comments like he made on Premier weren't just banter, it was to make a specific point. He's understandably not happy with the new central contract process and the impact on the depth chart at Leinster.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
The 95 was a classic. Motorway cruising on a couch it was that comfortable.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
"Pal" "Chief" "Mate"
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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Jackman: Cullen's Zebo dig borne out of Frawley blow (✍️@RTErugby) #Rugby #BernardJackman #LeoCullen
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Jackman: Cullen's Zebo dig borne out of Frawley blow
Bernard Jackman disagrees with Leo Cullen's dig at Simon Zebo at the weekend, but understands where the Leinster head coach's frustration stems from.
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Overthehillprop @overthehillprop.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
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