Davet Hyland
@davethyl.bsky.social
Rugby, Quiz and general pop culture. Irish transplant in West Yorkshire
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In 1582, a papal bull introduced the Gregorian calendar, still used today by most of the world. Because it’s 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, countries introducing it simply skipped a third of October, and if you scroll back far enough in the iPhone calendar app you can see it change
December 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
In 1582, a papal bull introduced the Gregorian calendar, still used today by most of the world. Because it’s 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, countries introducing it simply skipped a third of October, and if you scroll back far enough in the iPhone calendar app you can see it change
Without giving away what I just watched, is Jared Harris topping himself the new 'Sean Bean Dies'?
October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Without giving away what I just watched, is Jared Harris topping himself the new 'Sean Bean Dies'?
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Incredible television
October 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Incredible television
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Here's an amazing women's #rugbyhistory story ahead of the #RWC2025 final this weekend. 🏉
If you don't know about Noriko Kishida of Japan 🇯🇵 and the 1991 Women's World Cup, you need to read this thread. 🧵
If you don't know about Noriko Kishida of Japan 🇯🇵 and the 1991 Women's World Cup, you need to read this thread. 🧵
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Here's an amazing women's #rugbyhistory story ahead of the #RWC2025 final this weekend. 🏉
If you don't know about Noriko Kishida of Japan 🇯🇵 and the 1991 Women's World Cup, you need to read this thread. 🧵
If you don't know about Noriko Kishida of Japan 🇯🇵 and the 1991 Women's World Cup, you need to read this thread. 🧵
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I am in a meeting about whether the cemetery board should hire some goats - and one sheep - to mow. This is the best meeting I have ever been in.
September 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I am in a meeting about whether the cemetery board should hire some goats - and one sheep - to mow. This is the best meeting I have ever been in.
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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I choose to believe that it is very sassy of @tearma.bsky.social to select múscailte as the Irish for woke, mocking everyone's least favourite divorced Boer by linking his name to the worldview he hates.
A coincidence, I'm sure 😉
A coincidence, I'm sure 😉
September 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I choose to believe that it is very sassy of @tearma.bsky.social to select múscailte as the Irish for woke, mocking everyone's least favourite divorced Boer by linking his name to the worldview he hates.
A coincidence, I'm sure 😉
A coincidence, I'm sure 😉
Watching NFL RedZone with my wife for the first time - enjoying getting her to name the teams:
Sarasota Stallions/Unbridled Unicorns
Harlem Horseshoes
Kansas City Arrows
Poughkeepsie Birds
Sarasota Stallions/Unbridled Unicorns
Harlem Horseshoes
Kansas City Arrows
Poughkeepsie Birds
September 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Watching NFL RedZone with my wife for the first time - enjoying getting her to name the teams:
Sarasota Stallions/Unbridled Unicorns
Harlem Horseshoes
Kansas City Arrows
Poughkeepsie Birds
Sarasota Stallions/Unbridled Unicorns
Harlem Horseshoes
Kansas City Arrows
Poughkeepsie Birds
September 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Heard they had to update the government alert to tell everyone to stick on BBC 2
September 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Heard they had to update the government alert to tell everyone to stick on BBC 2
I know they've a duty to the Home nations etc but the fact the BBC aren't showing Australia v USA must be so frustrating for RWC organisers. Stand out game of the pools and its living up to it
August 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I know they've a duty to the Home nations etc but the fact the BBC aren't showing Australia v USA must be so frustrating for RWC organisers. Stand out game of the pools and its living up to it
Go on. Call it a poor Lions year again. I dare you. In fact, I double dare you
August 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Go on. Call it a poor Lions year again. I dare you. In fact, I double dare you
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In 1959, France won rugby's Five Nations outright for the first time. They had joined the tournament originally in 1910 (but were expelled in 1932 and returned in 1947).
This image shows French captain Lucien Mias crying tears of joy after their 11-3 win in Paris sealed the title.
#rugbyhistory 🇫🇷🏉
This image shows French captain Lucien Mias crying tears of joy after their 11-3 win in Paris sealed the title.
#rugbyhistory 🇫🇷🏉
August 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
In 1959, France won rugby's Five Nations outright for the first time. They had joined the tournament originally in 1910 (but were expelled in 1932 and returned in 1947).
This image shows French captain Lucien Mias crying tears of joy after their 11-3 win in Paris sealed the title.
#rugbyhistory 🇫🇷🏉
This image shows French captain Lucien Mias crying tears of joy after their 11-3 win in Paris sealed the title.
#rugbyhistory 🇫🇷🏉
My faves XV
15. Jason Robinson
14. Damien Penaud
13. BOD
12. Bundee Aki
11. Keith Earls
10. Johnny Wilkinson
9. Peter Stringer
1. Tendai Mtawarira
2. Keith Wood
3. John Hayes
4. John Eales
5. Paul O'Connell
6. Tadgh Beirne
7. David Wallace
8. Anthony Foley
15. Jason Robinson
14. Damien Penaud
13. BOD
12. Bundee Aki
11. Keith Earls
10. Johnny Wilkinson
9. Peter Stringer
1. Tendai Mtawarira
2. Keith Wood
3. John Hayes
4. John Eales
5. Paul O'Connell
6. Tadgh Beirne
7. David Wallace
8. Anthony Foley
Caolán’s faves XV
15. Simon Zebo
14. Doug Howlett
13. Alex Nankivell
12. Bundee Aki
11. Keith Earls
10. Dan Carter
9. Antoine Dupont
1. Cian Healy
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Jean Kleyn
5. Paul O’Connell
6. Peter O’Mahony
7. David Wallace
8. CJ Stander
I leaned into the insular vibe
15. Simon Zebo
14. Doug Howlett
13. Alex Nankivell
12. Bundee Aki
11. Keith Earls
10. Dan Carter
9. Antoine Dupont
1. Cian Healy
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Jean Kleyn
5. Paul O’Connell
6. Peter O’Mahony
7. David Wallace
8. CJ Stander
I leaned into the insular vibe
Huw’s faves XV
1. Alec Hepburn
2. Marnus vd Merwe
3. Ben Tamiefuna
4. Thibaud Flament
5. Ruan Nortje
6. Taine Plumtree
7. Levani Botia
8. Carwyn Tuipulotu
9. Maxime Lucu
10. Manie Libbok
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
12. Josua Tuisova
13. Joe Roberts
14. Damien Penaud
15. Tom Rogers
Aka my dream scarlets 🤣
1. Alec Hepburn
2. Marnus vd Merwe
3. Ben Tamiefuna
4. Thibaud Flament
5. Ruan Nortje
6. Taine Plumtree
7. Levani Botia
8. Carwyn Tuipulotu
9. Maxime Lucu
10. Manie Libbok
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
12. Josua Tuisova
13. Joe Roberts
14. Damien Penaud
15. Tom Rogers
Aka my dream scarlets 🤣
August 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My faves XV
15. Jason Robinson
14. Damien Penaud
13. BOD
12. Bundee Aki
11. Keith Earls
10. Johnny Wilkinson
9. Peter Stringer
1. Tendai Mtawarira
2. Keith Wood
3. John Hayes
4. John Eales
5. Paul O'Connell
6. Tadgh Beirne
7. David Wallace
8. Anthony Foley
15. Jason Robinson
14. Damien Penaud
13. BOD
12. Bundee Aki
11. Keith Earls
10. Johnny Wilkinson
9. Peter Stringer
1. Tendai Mtawarira
2. Keith Wood
3. John Hayes
4. John Eales
5. Paul O'Connell
6. Tadgh Beirne
7. David Wallace
8. Anthony Foley
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July 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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It must be a sad day ITV4 cycling as they air the Tour de France for the very last time, but they can be proud of their final year. A masterclass in broadcasting.
July 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It must be a sad day ITV4 cycling as they air the Tour de France for the very last time, but they can be proud of their final year. A masterclass in broadcasting.
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Statistically, 26 points is enough to win 80% of test rugby matches
Statistically, the most likely team to score more than 26 points and still lose
Is Australia
Statistically, the most likely team to score more than 26 points and still lose
Is Australia
July 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Statistically, 26 points is enough to win 80% of test rugby matches
Statistically, the most likely team to score more than 26 points and still lose
Is Australia
Statistically, the most likely team to score more than 26 points and still lose
Is Australia
Lionesses really are the Portugal of women's football
July 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Lionesses really are the Portugal of women's football
Attempted Funnel cloud seen from Halifax just now
July 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Attempted Funnel cloud seen from Halifax just now
That must've been so hard for the Princess of Wales - having to be nice to a ginger #Wimbledon
July 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
That must've been so hard for the Princess of Wales - having to be nice to a ginger #Wimbledon
Dan Biggar and ROG need their own tv show
July 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Dan Biggar and ROG need their own tv show
Unbearable temperatures and rising sea levels have wiped out all life on Earth. The Sun has run out of fuel, expanded and engulfed the rocky desolate remains of the inner four planets. Munster will still be drawing Castres in Europe.
July 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Unbearable temperatures and rising sea levels have wiped out all life on Earth. The Sun has run out of fuel, expanded and engulfed the rocky desolate remains of the inner four planets. Munster will still be drawing Castres in Europe.
Watching CMAT at Glastonbury- why do all the audience reaction bits sound like a flock of turkeys?
June 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Watching CMAT at Glastonbury- why do all the audience reaction bits sound like a flock of turkeys?