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Got much better eventually, albeit after a yellow & pen try. Oddly it was the attack in 2nd half more concering, too many knockons on the ground. Harry looked busy, we def deserved the 5pts but need to improve as the CC opponents get much tougher from here #LEIvHAR
December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Got much better eventually, albeit after a yellow & pen try. Oddly it was the attack in 2nd half more concering, too many knockons on the ground. Harry looked busy, we def deserved the 5pts but need to improve as the CC opponents get much tougher from here #LEIvHAR
Looking very good once in their 22, not so good when Quins have the ball. I'd have concerns over our defending so far. Hopefully Frawley not too bad, did extremely well to finish that try. Larmour also looks hungry. Need to crack on 2nd half, no let up. #LEIvHAR
December 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Looking very good once in their 22, not so good when Quins have the ball. I'd have concerns over our defending so far. Hopefully Frawley not too bad, did extremely well to finish that try. Larmour also looks hungry. Need to crack on 2nd half, no let up. #LEIvHAR
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
ICYMI here's our latest preview show > youtu.be/VDoDu2xU21Q
Leinster v Harlequins preview
YouTube video by Harpin' On Rugby
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December 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
ICYMI here's our latest preview show > youtu.be/VDoDu2xU21Q
My latest Broken Play article is called “Early announcements, mistaken misinformation & drawn conclusions” > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/early-anno...
December 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
My latest Broken Play article is called “Early announcements, mistaken misinformation & drawn conclusions” > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/early-anno...
Mark Jackson joins me to look ahead to Leinster’s Champions Cup opener > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/12/05/4...
#LEIvHAR
#LEIvHAR
477 : Leinster v Harlequins preview
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST Our guest : MARK JACKSON LEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O’Brien 14. Tommy O’Brien 13. Garry Ringrose 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. Jordan Larmour 10. Sam Prendergast 9. Jamison Gibson-Pa…
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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Mark Jackson joins me to look ahead to Leinster’s Champions Cup opener > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/12/05/4...
#LEIvHAR
#LEIvHAR
“Matthews seems like that type of nightclub bouncer who has just the one move to get rid of "undesirables" and goes to it whatever the situation.”
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we go back 11 years to a previous visit of Harlequins to the Aviva Stadium…
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For this week’s Throwback Thursday we go back 11 years to a previous visit of Harlequins to the Aviva Stadium…
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Throwback Thursday - Leinster v Harlequins 2014
This week we go back 11 years to a previous visit of Harlequins to the Aviva Stadium….
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December 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Matthews seems like that type of nightclub bouncer who has just the one move to get rid of "undesirables" and goes to it whatever the situation.”
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we go back 11 years to a previous visit of Harlequins to the Aviva Stadium…
jeffpagano.substack.com/p/throwback-...
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we go back 11 years to a previous visit of Harlequins to the Aviva Stadium…
jeffpagano.substack.com/p/throwback-...
What better way to spend spare time on hump day than working out possible predictions & permutations for a rugby tournament that doesn't start for 667 days.
And for once in my life, I'm not even being sarcastic.
#RWC2027
And for once in my life, I'm not even being sarcastic.
#RWC2027
December 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
What better way to spend spare time on hump day than working out possible predictions & permutations for a rugby tournament that doesn't start for 667 days.
And for once in my life, I'm not even being sarcastic.
#RWC2027
And for once in my life, I'm not even being sarcastic.
#RWC2027
Our latest “80+ column” newsletter
covering topics like…
🏉 Win or lose the draw?
🏉 Prop-er sanctions
🏉 Champions Cup contenders
🏉 Best wishes Marcus
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
covering topics like…
🏉 Win or lose the draw?
🏉 Prop-er sanctions
🏉 Champions Cup contenders
🏉 Best wishes Marcus
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
80+ column : December 3
Our weekly newsletter looking at the wider rugby world
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December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our latest “80+ column” newsletter
covering topics like…
🏉 Win or lose the draw?
🏉 Prop-er sanctions
🏉 Champions Cup contenders
🏉 Best wishes Marcus
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
covering topics like…
🏉 Win or lose the draw?
🏉 Prop-er sanctions
🏉 Champions Cup contenders
🏉 Best wishes Marcus
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
I was joined by @davidcordial.bsky.social looking back over Dragons v Leinster, with topics including…
🏉 Penny for our thoughts
🏉 Rainy night in Newport
🏉 Attack plans
🏉 JJ & RG
🏉 Dodgy discipline
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/12/01/4...
#DRAvLEI #URC
🏉 Penny for our thoughts
🏉 Rainy night in Newport
🏉 Attack plans
🏉 JJ & RG
🏉 Dodgy discipline
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/12/01/4...
#DRAvLEI #URC
476 : Dragons v Leinster wrap
28 November 2025; Joshua Kenny of Leinster scores his side’s second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Dragons and Leinster at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales. Photo by Br…
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December 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I was joined by @davidcordial.bsky.social looking back over Dragons v Leinster, with topics including…
🏉 Penny for our thoughts
🏉 Rainy night in Newport
🏉 Attack plans
🏉 JJ & RG
🏉 Dodgy discipline
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/12/01/4...
#DRAvLEI #URC
🏉 Penny for our thoughts
🏉 Rainy night in Newport
🏉 Attack plans
🏉 JJ & RG
🏉 Dodgy discipline
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/12/01/4...
#DRAvLEI #URC
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Want me to wear a luchadore mask to Leinsters games against Connacht, La Rochelle, and Edinburgh in the Aviva Stadium in January?
Well I will if my fundraiser for Ireland's National Autism Charity gets to €500 by the start of 2026.
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#RugbySky #Rugby #BKTURC
Well I will if my fundraiser for Ireland's National Autism Charity gets to €500 by the start of 2026.
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#RugbySky #Rugby #BKTURC
Charity Fundraiser 2025
Fundraiser for As I Am, the National Autism Charity of Ireland
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November 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Want me to wear a luchadore mask to Leinsters games against Connacht, La Rochelle, and Edinburgh in the Aviva Stadium in January?
Well I will if my fundraiser for Ireland's National Autism Charity gets to €500 by the start of 2026.
posttopost.sport.blog/charity-fund...
#RugbySky #Rugby #BKTURC
Well I will if my fundraiser for Ireland's National Autism Charity gets to €500 by the start of 2026.
posttopost.sport.blog/charity-fund...
#RugbySky #Rugby #BKTURC
"Things came to a head when we sat down to dinner as I rocked up to the table wearing my Leinster jersey.
'Dad, why did you change into that????'
'Because of the match'
'But what about our Stranger Things marathon?'"
Our latest Broken Play offering > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/dragons-de...
'Dad, why did you change into that????'
'Because of the match'
'But what about our Stranger Things marathon?'"
Our latest Broken Play offering > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/dragons-de...
Dragons deposing dungeons, dodgy decisions & dubious D4 debates
Our latest Saturday morning rugby scribble we call “Broken Play”
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November 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"Things came to a head when we sat down to dinner as I rocked up to the table wearing my Leinster jersey.
'Dad, why did you change into that????'
'Because of the match'
'But what about our Stranger Things marathon?'"
Our latest Broken Play offering > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/dragons-de...
'Dad, why did you change into that????'
'Because of the match'
'But what about our Stranger Things marathon?'"
Our latest Broken Play offering > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/dragons-de...
Definitely rode our luck at times, esp with that late decision, but still owned the 2nd half, bench made a diff, happy with the BP win and JJ looks the real deal. Got the 5pts, get outta dodge, nuff said #DRAvLEI
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Definitely rode our luck at times, esp with that late decision, but still owned the 2nd half, bench made a diff, happy with the BP win and JJ looks the real deal. Got the 5pts, get outta dodge, nuff said #DRAvLEI
Nice start, not so nice since. Execution & discipline all over the shop. Simple have to improve from restart or this can get away from us quickly #DRAvLEI
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Nice start, not so nice since. Execution & discipline all over the shop. Simple have to improve from restart or this can get away from us quickly #DRAvLEI
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A final summary of the qualifiers for the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup
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#RWC27 #RugbySky #RugbyWorldCup #MensRugbyWorldCup
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#RWC27 #RugbySky #RugbyWorldCup #MensRugbyWorldCup
Rugby World Cup 2027 Qualifiers – Summary
A summary of the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup Qualifiers
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November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A final summary of the qualifiers for the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup
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#RWC27 #RugbySky #RugbyWorldCup #MensRugbyWorldCup
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#RWC27 #RugbySky #RugbyWorldCup #MensRugbyWorldCup
Keego joins me to look ahead to Leinster’s return to URC action > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/11/27/4...
#DRAvLEI
#DRAvLEI
475 : Dragons v Leinster preview
Our guest : NEIL “KEEGO” KEEGAN www.keegolaughs.com Apologies Up Front on Apple Podcasts LEINSTER : 15. Jimmy O’Brien 14. Joshua Kenny 13. Hugh Cooney 12. Ciarán Frawley 11. Jordan Larmour 10. Harr…
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November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Keego joins me to look ahead to Leinster’s return to URC action > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/11/27/4...
#DRAvLEI
#DRAvLEI
“...we have to remember that rugby has a long, long way to go before it can go from beggar to chooser when it comes to sponsor-seeking.”
Our latest Throwback Thursday on Substack goes back to 2011 when I posted on the objections to the name Aviva Stadium.
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Our latest Throwback Thursday on Substack goes back to 2011 when I posted on the objections to the name Aviva Stadium.
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Throwback Thursday - When Lansdowne Road became Aviva Stadium
This week's TT looks back to a post first published in 2011 when I harped on a hill I always thought was a curious one to die on.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
“...we have to remember that rugby has a long, long way to go before it can go from beggar to chooser when it comes to sponsor-seeking.”
Our latest Throwback Thursday on Substack goes back to 2011 when I posted on the objections to the name Aviva Stadium.
jeffpagano.substack.com/p/throwback-...
Our latest Throwback Thursday on Substack goes back to 2011 when I posted on the objections to the name Aviva Stadium.
jeffpagano.substack.com/p/throwback-...
Our latest “80+ column”
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…
🏉 New Laya on top
🏉 The path to RWC2026
🏉 Ireland’s Nov takeaways
🏉 Troll Patrol (Tolkien edition)
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…
🏉 New Laya on top
🏉 The path to RWC2026
🏉 Ireland’s Nov takeaways
🏉 Troll Patrol (Tolkien edition)
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
80+ column : November 26
Our weekly newsletter looking at the wider rugby world
jeffpagano.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Our latest “80+ column”
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…
🏉 New Laya on top
🏉 The path to RWC2026
🏉 Ireland’s Nov takeaways
🏉 Troll Patrol (Tolkien edition)
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
newsletter (now on Substack)
covering topics like…
🏉 New Laya on top
🏉 The path to RWC2026
🏉 Ireland’s Nov takeaways
🏉 Troll Patrol (Tolkien edition)
🏉 “...and much.much more”
Check it out here > jeffpagano.substack.com/p/80-column-...
I was joined by Rugby Kino looking back over #IREvRSA, with topics including…
🏉 The cards
🏉 The chaos
🏉 The Carley factor
🏉 The carnage
🏉 The character
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/11/24/4...
#IREvRSA #ShoulderToShoulder
🏉 The cards
🏉 The chaos
🏉 The Carley factor
🏉 The carnage
🏉 The character
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/11/24/4...
#IREvRSA #ShoulderToShoulder
474 : Ireland v South Africa wrap
2025 Quilter Nations Series, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 22/11/2025 Ireland vs South Africa Referee Matthew Carley awards Ireland’s Sam Prendergast a yellow cardMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr 🏉 …
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November 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I was joined by Rugby Kino looking back over #IREvRSA, with topics including…
🏉 The cards
🏉 The chaos
🏉 The Carley factor
🏉 The carnage
🏉 The character
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/11/24/4...
#IREvRSA #ShoulderToShoulder
🏉 The cards
🏉 The chaos
🏉 The Carley factor
🏉 The carnage
🏉 The character
Check it out here > harpinonrugby.blog/2025/11/24/4...
#IREvRSA #ShoulderToShoulder
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Ireland's finishing XV
Paddy Mc Kelleher Bealham
Beirne Prendergast
Doris Conan one armed vdF
Casey Sam
JGP bundee Farrell ringrose
Crowley
Paddy Mc Kelleher Bealham
Beirne Prendergast
Doris Conan one armed vdF
Casey Sam
JGP bundee Farrell ringrose
Crowley
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Ireland's finishing XV
Paddy Mc Kelleher Bealham
Beirne Prendergast
Doris Conan one armed vdF
Casey Sam
JGP bundee Farrell ringrose
Crowley
Paddy Mc Kelleher Bealham
Beirne Prendergast
Doris Conan one armed vdF
Casey Sam
JGP bundee Farrell ringrose
Crowley
Absolutely bizarre 80 minutes. But we actually won that second half somehow! Really gutsy display against the best team in the world, had we more accuracy at time who knows, even with the poor discipline. RSA out of ideas final quarter but they were home and hosed at that point. #IREvRSA
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Absolutely bizarre 80 minutes. But we actually won that second half somehow! Really gutsy display against the best team in the world, had we more accuracy at time who knows, even with the poor discipline. RSA out of ideas final quarter but they were home and hosed at that point. #IREvRSA
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Not much analysis required, we're getting beaten up here. That early non card call on SFM was odd, but we can have no complaints with what has happened since. Our try showed what we can do with the ball but once put back into own 22 it's all struggle. Bleak outlook for 2nd half. #IREvRSA
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Not much analysis required, we're getting beaten up here. That early non card call on SFM was odd, but we can have no complaints with what has happened since. Our try showed what we can do with the ball but once put back into own 22 it's all struggle. Bleak outlook for 2nd half. #IREvRSA