When the penalty try was given my heart sank as it felt like one of those games where we gave our all but fell away in the end, but this teams seems to be made of sterner stuff altogether

Played all of the rugby and deserved to win by more than we did, I'd have laughed in your face if you told me yesterday I'd be disappointed to let Munster away with a losing bonus point but the point is more than Munster deserve.

So many guys played so big tonight and man of the match could have been anyone from: Bundee, Connolly (WHAT a debut), Masterson, Aki, Ronaldson or Marmion. That Robbie played so well but wasn't in the reckoning speaks volumes about how well we played. Special mention to Pat and the backroom- for anyone who watched it in the stadium I lost count of the amount of times the commentators remarked on how well drilled and coached we were, the fact that they were surprised says nothing other than that they haven't been paying attention.

I'd expect to see more of us on Sky later in the season folks, they finally seemed to have cottoned on to which particular province is playing the best rugby this season

Congrats connacht on your well deserved win. I could only follow game on twitter but it's unanimous that it was well earned and deserved.
From a Munster perspective I think that the gloves are well and truly off the supporters now towards foley and his pals and his days are numbered.
I hope Robbie sees the merits of staying in Connacht after the interpros this weekend. Regardless I think your bigger concern has to be keeping Lam given the coaching issues here and in the rds.

What a result for us. I'm not going to go too much into the TMO calls. Mr. McDowell wasn't looking favourably on us in either instance but for once we didn't use the calls as an excuse, we got back on with it and I don't think anyone can say we didn't deserve that one. We have seen so many times over the years we'd give Munster away a lash for 35 or 40 minutes, Munster would build the pressure and we'd inevitably fold. We had to withstand a fair bit of pressure when Munster upped the tempo, especially after the yellow card when a Munster win looked inevitable.

We backed up the Ospreys game with 2 home wins. Cardiff next week is another winnable game, another win there and we're in a great position.

Only thing wrong with that half of rugby is the score; 10-5 in no way way reflects how dominant we've been in that half :woohoo:

Everyone playing well, but I had worried about starting young Connolly for his debut- he's been AMAZING!! My MOM so far, he's done everything; tackled, carried, stolen ball, the lot. Well done to that young lad.

77% possession against Munster in Thomond..........nope, never thought I'd see that

fatgav wrote: I've lived in Limerick for a few years up until now, so this is my first year travelling down to Thomond (as opposed to walking!). Is Park & Ride from the Radisson my best bet or is there parking close-ish to the stadium that allows for a semi-quick getaway?

Just checked out Munster web site; shuttle bus from Radisson Blu hotel from 2pm

I was thinking again about Lam's team, and he picked very strategically taking into account the weather

Muldowney/Dillane provide more physicality than any other of our locks, even if they were available
Delahunt ahead of JHW is the same.
Ronaldson/Aki pairing brings more ponderation/wisedom than AKI/Henshaw, + adding a 2nd kicking ability, useful when it rains
TOH/Henshaw instead of Parata/Niyi/Leader is also a combination less based on conter-attacks, uneffective with wet ground, but more defensive work and attacking-line support (as "3rd centres")

Decent article by Alan Quinlan in today's Indo:


Alan Quinlan: Lam's ever-improving troops have the ability to end their Thomond Park nightmare with victory over Reds


It looks like he's actually watched Connacht play a few times.

Yeah, of course, brain fart!! Delahunt is an interesting one, seems that Lam prefers to start him ahead of Heff, but prefers Heff as the option on the bench if TMC or JHW starts, most likely becauy he can cover back row as well.

ConamaraOB wrote: One worry I'd have is what happens if a centre gets hurt, what do we do? Would like to have seen Peter Robb on the bench.

Leader goes FB and Henshaw goes centre

ConamaraOB wrote: One worry I'd have is what happens if a centre gets hurt, what do we do? Would like to have seen Peter Robb on the bench.

Henshaw or (less likely) Leader can go to centre. I'd back TOH to be capable of covering centre in a pinch, although I don't want to see it happen in this game.

But I've got to say I'm delighted with that back line, even missing the likes of Danie, 10-15 has so much potential. Really looking forward and to seeing how James Connolly gets on, think I'm right saying this is the first time since Gloucester game that we've had that combination at 6,7 and 8?

One worry I'd have is what happens if a centre gets hurt, what do we do? Would like to have seen Peter Robb on the bench.

Hontherobe try the cathedral parking first it's only €4 for the day and it's not too far away really. Also there's parking behind the train station just of Eyre square which is €6 for 24 hours. Cheaper alternatives to the multistory.
The free option would be parking in Salthill. I know its a bit out but its mostly free parking

hontherobe wrote: Hi, on bus tomorrow, driving up from Mayo. Where's best place to park car

The multistorey carpark beside jury's is closest to where the bus leaves from

fatgav wrote: I've lived in Limerick for a few years up until now, so this is my first year travelling down to Thomond (as opposed to walking!). Is Park & Ride from the Radisson my best bet or is there parking close-ish to the stadium that allows for a semi-quick getaway?

Brookville avenue before the roundabout closest to the stadium is handiest if you're coming from Galway direction , you'd want to get there early though

does anyone know where London fans might be watching the game i.e. pub? thank you