The Official Irish Rugby Thread

[themaddog]

That was some game. The heart rate is only slowing down now. The two best players in the world lighting up Lansdowne Road.
So many good performances. Great cameos from the bench. Smart rugby under pressure.

It was the Irish injuries that worried me but this is a serious serious machine now under Farrell. They were not losing that match today.

Two best? Doris and Dupont?

Yeah, think Doris is up there now with Dupont. Absolutely dominated the final quarter.

Yeah, the two of them play a different game.

[themaddog]

Hamson should have stayed out of the barbers.

[CM11]

Hamson should have stayed out of the barbers.

Not having the best second season. But not awful either. Did have some positive moments but he's stopped playmaking so not sure Larmour or JOB would do worse.

[bogbunny]

Fark, on my 5th Morretti and the 2nd match hasn't kicked off.

Very encouraging match, missing some top line players at kick off, some injuries/replacements not as planned, but all 23 played well, good impact off the bench.

If we can convert more of the on the line scoring chances, we can go undefeated in 2023.... Go Bitches

[CM11]

Fark, on my 5th Morretti and the 2nd match hasn't kicked off.

Very encouraging match, missing some top line players at kick off, some injuries/replacements not as planned, but all 23 played well, good impact off the bench.

If we can convert more of the on the line scoring chances, we can go undefeated in 2023.... Go Bitches

As I said the other day, gone are the days where our chances aren't based on POC and BOD being fit and no injuries to the other 13 players.

[Frop.E]

Ringer could be out, another blow, depth being severely tested now, would presume it would be Osbourne to the bench if true.

Where ya getting that from?

[Camroc2]

Injury updates from Farrell, via MK.

Beirne "not looking too good at the moment", and Sexton said he went off after Antonio landed on his groin.

That's a big ouchy !

[Camroc2]

Ranking Points :

1. Ireland +0.63 91.33
2. France -0.63 89.38
3. NZ - 88.98

[dob]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

[lemonhead]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

They're about to, it's looking like.

Will be an excellent test for us. Turned a corner this season and be interesting to see how they get on in Paris.

[bogbunny]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

In Murrayfield the Sweatties always have a chance.

But this is our unbeaten year

GS & RWC

[dob]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

They're about to, it's looking like.

Will be an excellent test for us. Turned a corner this season and be interesting to see how they get on in Paris.

Yeah, just as I hit submit, Finn proved me wrong and right at the same time.

[Camroc2]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

The intensity in the Scotland Wales match is nowhere near the Ireland France match, and they play France away next.

[Frop.E]

That was some game. The heart rate is only slowing down now. The two best players in the world lighting up Lansdowne Road.
So many good performances. Great cameos from the bench. Smart rugby under pressure.

Aviva*

[Frop.E]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

The intensity in the Scotland Wales match is nowhere near the Ireland France match, and they play France away next.

Yeah, if Finn is looking a world beater, it's a meme match.

[CM11]

That was some game. The heart rate is only slowing down now. The two best players in the world lighting up Lansdowne Road.
So many good performances. Great cameos from the bench. Smart rugby under pressure.

[earl the beaver]

Just seen the Antonio high tackle. Not having seen the game how did Barnes manage to mitigate it?

[themaddog]

That was some game. The heart rate is only slowing down now. The two best players in the world lighting up Lansdowne Road.
So many good performances. Great cameos from the bench. Smart rugby under pressure.

Aviva*

[lemonhead]

Just seen the Antonio high tackle. Not having seen the game how did Barnes manage to mitigate it?

Saying other parts of his body hit Herring first I believe.

Didn't want to give a red and ruin the contest. He'll always foreshadow a decision.

[Frop.E]

Glad I kept Russell in my fantasy team anyway.
He'll be out against Ireland mind.

Won't get an armchair ride against us.

[Frop.E]

I don't think I've seen an Irish full back play as well as Keenan.

He has everything, even a brilliant attacking game.

[dob]

Think Scotland could be our remaining banana peel. They’re not destroying Wales, but Toonie has them playing a good structured game, and Russell is on top of his game right now.

The intensity in the Scotland Wales match is nowhere near the Ireland France match, and they play France away next.

Right, no question that we’re favourites, like I said, they’re a banana peel. I don’t see us giving Russell as much time or space as Wales have. But if we don’t take all our scores, and they keep in touch, they’re much more likely to create a score out of nothing than Wales or England, for example.

[bogbunny]

Just seen the Antonio high tackle. Not having seen the game how did Barnes manage to mitigate it?

Saying other parts of his body hit Herring first I believe.

Didn't want to give a red and ruin the contest. He'll always foreshadow a decision.

Total joke shop decision.

If your shoulder hits someone on the jaw and they can't continue, it doesn't matter if your gut and tits contact at the same time. Needs citing.

[Nols]

Just on my way home now.
What a day for rugby.


We're all going to heaven lads, waaaayyyyyy

[Big D]

Top win today gents. Looking strong for the year ahead.

We'll do well to get near you but it's nice to have a live game for the triple crown even if big underdogs. Been a long time since I said that.

[Frop.E]

Top win today gents. Looking strong for the year ahead.

We'll do well to get near you but it's nice to have a live game for the triple crown even if big underdogs. Been a long time since I said that.

Where you from Big D?

[Frop.E]

George North got back on the pitch right? Madness.
Guy had his arms briefly stretched out after he got sparked.

[Big D]

Top win today gents. Looking strong for the year ahead.

We'll do well to get near you but it's nice to have a live game for the triple crown even if big underdogs. Been a long time since I said that.

Where you from Big D?

Fife, with a Northern Irish wife.

[lemonhead]

Top win today gents. Looking strong for the year ahead.

We'll do well to get near you but it's nice to have a live game for the triple crown even if big underdogs. Been a long time since I said that.

Loved the energy round Murrayfield post match, crowd there in force and volume.

Look forward to it

[Uncle fester]

Shepherds crook for Mack and Jordan in. The latter is playing well for a while now

Mack brings a lot to the team but you fear for him in contact some (all) times.

[Big D]

Top win today gents. Looking strong for the year ahead.

We'll do well to get near you but it's nice to have a live game for the triple crown even if big underdogs. Been a long time since I said that.

Loved the energy round Murrayfield post match, crowd there in force and volume.

Look forward to it

I fully expect a defeat but as I say nove to actually be playing for one of the historic trophies again.

[Frop.E]

Shepherds crook for Mack and Jordan in. The latter is playing well for a while now

Mack brings a lot to the team but you fear for him in contact some (all) times.

He's been mostly average for a few games now.

[lemonhead]

Shepherds crook for Mack and Jordan in. The latter is playing well for a while now

Mack brings a lot to the team but you fear for him in contact some (all) times.

Bit cocky and a bit wasteful today.

Lowe had his work ons and all the better for it. I'm sure Farrell and Catt will follow suit

[Frop.E]

I'd like to see Bealham's stats. He had a fine day in the scrum(weren't too many to my memory?)

That's a fair serious core of players Connacht have now with Bealham, Aki (if he calms down) and Hansen.

[CM11]

I think Bealham needs an extra special mention after today. Has been an excellent stand in for Furlong.

To pull off that move for Keenan on the counter was top notch but he carried, tackled and scrummed so well all game. Delighted to see it.

And then TOT comes on with some big plays.

Happy days.

[CM11]

I'd like to see Bealham's stats. He had a fine day in the scrum(weren't too many to my memory?)

That's a fair serious core of players Connacht have now with Bealham, Aki (if he calms down) and Hansen.

Hah! Great minds. It sort of looks like I'm replying to you but we had the same thought at the same time.

[Gav]

Shepherds crook for Mack and Jordan in. The latter is playing well for a while now

Mack brings a lot to the team but you fear for him in contact some (all) times.

He's been mostly average for a few games now.

The opposition defence focus on him though, which leaves more room in the centre.

[fishfoodie]

Mack brings a lot to the team but you fear for him in contact some (all) times.

He's been mostly average for a few games now.

The opposition defence focus on him though, which leaves more room in the centre.

His lightness was obvious today too. He did a lot right, but when he went into collisions, he just didn't have the mass, & muscle. He's a wing, so it's not like you want him to pile on the pounds

[HighKingLeinster]

He's been mostly average for a few games now.

The opposition defence focus on him though, which leaves more room in the centre.

His lightness was obvious today too. He did a lot right, but when he went into collisions, he just didn't have the mass, & muscle. He's a wing, so it's not like you want him to pile on the pounds

Even Dupont manshamed him

[Uncle fester]

Mack brings a lot to the team but you fear for him in contact some (all) times.

He's been mostly average for a few games now.

The opposition defence focus on him though, which leaves more room in the centre.

Precisely. He provides an extra playmaker.
Similar to what Zebo used to do.