Cillian Hogan

@brettruganalyst Technically... Mentally you might note it and if opposition point to it, have a word

@Cillian_Hogan Should they be ? 🤔

These late switch lineouts have become very popular in this year’s #SixNationsRugby - But are the switches now happening too late? One for the next referee meeting? - missed offside too!!!

Rugby League is more marketable than Rugby Union. But it’s not because of scrums. With all this talk about "depowering" scrums to "save" the game, we need to have an honest conversation about what actually makes rugby marketable. Let’s be real. Rugby League is objectively more marketable to a global audience. It’s streamlined. It’s high-speed. There is zero nuance. You run, you get tackled, you stand up, you do it 5 more times. You turn the ball over. A few years back took some American family members to Eden Park to watch the Blues vs the Stormers. If you thought they'd like the tries, the wide passes, the highlight reels, well then you (like me) were wrong. They spent the entire first half staring at Eben Etzebeth. They watched two 130kg men grab another 120kg man by the hem of his shorts and launch him into the air to catch a ball. They couldn't believe it. To an outsider, a lineout isn't "dead time" it’s a hook, an attraction, a moment that sets our game apart from the rest. When it came to scrums, they didn't care about "binding" or "hinging." They didn't even care about the number of resets. They were simply mesmerised by 8 absolute units pushing with all their might against 8 more. Men with thighs the size of an ordinary human's entire body, contorting themselves into some sort of human tank and smashing themselves into the other forward pack. And finally, my family was baffled by the "hooligan's game played by gentlemen" culture of rugby. They saw 23 guys spend 80 minutes trying to physically destroy each other, only to hug and sit down for a beer afterwards. No trash talk. No "look at me" celebrations. Just a handshake and a "thanks, sir" to the ref. Rugby shouldn't try to compete with League on "simplicity." We will lose. Instead, we should market what sets us apart. Market the fact that we lift giants into the air. Market the 200kg squats. Market the fact that we have 1 tonne of human muscle machine pushing against another tonne. And market the fact when all is said and done, our heros shake hands, drink beer, and hang out with each other's families. These are the moments that decides the fate of nations. These are the moments that make our game like no other.

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@brettruganalyst Ye of little faith. He's got the compass app out and knows the wind direction

When the power is out, network down and there's no Internet access, the last thing people tuning into radio need, is to be told to go to any website for more info. @rtenews, report relevant information thoroughly

@rava_ian Thanks Ian

@Cillian_Hogan Congratulations 🥂

Big sis, meet baby bro. Conor Hogan arrived 15/1/'25. Everyone is home and doing well.

Why do companies feel perfectly entitled to take no responsibility for not providing a paid for service when they outsource a job to a third party? Looking at you @eir. Appalling customer service.

Have wanted to build a bike for some time. It's finally finished. Pretty simple, steel frame on 26" wheels with 2.3" tyres, 16T/38T drivetrain and rim brakes. #SingleSpeed #Beecycle

@RealStephens @phlaimeaux @sigmasports One of THE great vids. DODs bike collection is amazing! The craic on that ride looked beyond fun. Thanks for sharing

THERE’S A NEW CAFE RIDE IN TOWN!!! 🤩🚨 Join me & David O’Doherty on a tour of Dublin and Phoenix Park! Chat! Vintage bikes! Deer! Cake! Crashes! Careless Whisper! @sigmasports @phlaimeaux Watch here 👇🏼 shorturl.at/U1WIA

@Cillian_Hogan Mainly Ireland and the UK, I raced on Drum (Simon LeBons boat) for two summers and Moonduster out of Cork a couple of times too but it was predominantly event stuff where charters were brought in for things like Cows Week/Cork Week/Round Ireland etc etc

Far removed from hauling or easing a sheet by hand. youtube.com/watch?v=Gvkx6o…

@brettruganalyst Ball even thrown over the 15m line too

This is some bit of opposition analysis on #AllBlacks #RSAvNZL

@killianbyrne Bloody tacticians insisting on tacks in pursuit of better wind! Sorry, Maxis!? Where?

@Cillian_Hogan I raced Maxis for about 3yrs (not AC racing!) and spent my life on a hand grinder. It is not easy - by far the most physically athletic thing I've done.

Reminder the club grounds and facilities are closed for the Horse Show week August 10th to 19th. During this time the teams will train in St Michaels. Men’s Tues & Thurs. Women’s Mon & Wed. Horseshow day parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pay at the gate 🚗

Those French lads getting a 1,2,3 in the #BMXRacing looked mad craic

Well that's me told. Class performance🥇🎊🎉

Know nothing about rowing but maybe we just need to chill, just a little before this final. 🤞🏼