Cian Ormond
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Cian Ormond
@cianormo.bsky.social
· May 21
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The latest World Rugby news, including about the World Rankings, Tournaments, Player Welfare and the Laws of the Game
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Because it's all about the occasion and the spectacle, rather than, ya know, player safety and the contest.
World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
www.world.rugby/news/1000186...
World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
www.world.rugby/news/1000186...
I'd usually post a quote about Seymour Skinner's house being on fire, but hasn't this been reported before?
An unusual pink light spotted in the skies of north Dublin in recent weeks has caused much intrigue, with many mistaking it for the Northern Lights
What is the 'Aurora Berryalis' spotted over Dublin?
An unusual pink light spotted in the skies of north Dublin in recent weeks has caused much intrigue, with many mistaking it for the Northern Lights.
www.rte.ie
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I'd usually post a quote about Seymour Skinner's house being on fire, but hasn't this been reported before?
A cynic would say that the tournament will be rigged to suit Portugal. But you and I wouldn't be so cynical, now would we?
Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided a suspension for the start of next summer’s World Cup after FIFA handed the Portugal captain a three-match ban, with the final two games suspended for “a one-year probation period”.
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban as FIFA grant Portugal captain ‘probationary period’
Ronaldo, 40, was sent off in Portugal's penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A cynic would say that the tournament will be rigged to suit Portugal. But you and I wouldn't be so cynical, now would we?
Dunno about you, but Laya Arena doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Dunno about you, but Laya Arena doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
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This is my 6th year posting this same message. Black Friday is a nonsense with often pretend discounts on stuff you probably don’t need. We’ll do as we always do at this time and increase the 1% of all income we give to Women’s Aid to 10% on web sales over the weekend. Fuck Black Friday. #speirgorm
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is my 6th year posting this same message. Black Friday is a nonsense with often pretend discounts on stuff you probably don’t need. We’ll do as we always do at this time and increase the 1% of all income we give to Women’s Aid to 10% on web sales over the weekend. Fuck Black Friday. #speirgorm
That has to be one of the most stupid red cards I've ever seen in a professional game of football. Getting sent off is one thing, but with your own teammate??? #MNUEVE
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
That has to be one of the most stupid red cards I've ever seen in a professional game of football. Getting sent off is one thing, but with your own teammate??? #MNUEVE
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Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses
Babies missing out on check-ups due to nursing shortage
Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses.
www.rte.ie
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Children and babies in parts of west Dublin are continuing to miss out on crucial health checks because of a shortage of public health nurses
First it was the Lions Tour. Now there are more injuries to contend with. Fuxache 🙄. Speedy recovery to Baird and (possibly) Hansen.
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
First it was the Lions Tour. Now there are more injuries to contend with. Fuxache 🙄. Speedy recovery to Baird and (possibly) Hansen.
Guns N Roses in Dublin next year? I won't lie, I'm incredibly tempted...
November 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Guns N Roses in Dublin next year? I won't lie, I'm incredibly tempted...
The evening just got immeasurably worse: herself has put Strictly Come Dancing on TV, and STEPS are performing at it!!!
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The evening just got immeasurably worse: herself has put Strictly Come Dancing on TV, and STEPS are performing at it!!!
The early shoulder charge that wasn't carded led the players to lose all faith in the ref. But that's no excuse for the awful discipline, which was our biggest killer.
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The early shoulder charge that wasn't carded led the players to lose all faith in the ref. But that's no excuse for the awful discipline, which was our biggest killer.
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
SA we're better in almost every facet, but we can take some pride in not letting the score turn into a disaster. #IREvRSA
We had a battle in Pretoria. I think we've seen the same in Dublin. #IREvRSA
youtu.be/hekw9Q0b_eI?...
youtu.be/hekw9Q0b_eI?...
South Africa vs Ireland battle in Pretoria 1998
YouTube video by Ruddy Darter
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We had a battle in Pretoria. I think we've seen the same in Dublin. #IREvRSA
youtu.be/hekw9Q0b_eI?...
youtu.be/hekw9Q0b_eI?...
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Was that the last card for Ireland?
No,
No,
November 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Was that the last card for Ireland?
No,
No,
Imagine paying €160 to watch this. #IREvRSA
IRFU defends ticket prices and rejects home internationals have become ‘corporate day out’
IRFU defends ticket prices and rejects home internationals have become ‘corporate day out’
‘They sound expensive, but we’re comfortable with where they’re sitting at the moment’
www.irishtimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Imagine paying €160 to watch this. #IREvRSA
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Quote from the pub:
'That Cian Prendergast fella must be the fucking milkman's'
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'That Cian Prendergast fella must be the fucking milkman's'
🥶🥶🥶
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Quote from the pub:
'That Cian Prendergast fella must be the fucking milkman's'
🥶🥶🥶
'That Cian Prendergast fella must be the fucking milkman's'
🥶🥶🥶
Ireland are back up to 15 players. #IREvRSA
an elderly woman says it 's been 84 years ...
ALT: an elderly woman says it 's been 84 years ...
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Ireland are back up to 15 players. #IREvRSA
Rugby Union. Fiji set sin bin world record against Italy: 5 YELLOW CARDS!
YouTube video by Povero Silvio
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Was that the last card for Ireland?
No,
No,
November 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Was that the last card for Ireland?
No,
No,