RWC QF2: Ireland vs New Zealand

[Torquemada 1420]

privileged middle class gonna privileged middle class.

You take that back

[Gumboot]

I can’t stop shaking after that epic match.

My guts in absolute knots.

Best game of the RWC so far, imho. Even better than Ireland's fantastic win over SA.

Common denominator - Ireland.

It’s up there with Portugal v Fiji and Portugal v Georgia for sure

Portugal were great value. I hope Fiji show their enterprise against England tomorrow.

[Tichtheid]

Mr Byrite wasn't open. I hear it's still popular down your way though?

I deal a lot in Jerseys, if you still have the French top I'll give you £30 for it

I sold off most of my collection several years ago!

Just kept a couple of the really rare ones.

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

[David in Gwent]

privileged middle class gonna privileged middle class.

You take that back

Dude, you buy world war fucking two airplanes to fuck about with, you couldn't be any more privileged, despite hating Britain!

[David in Gwent]

I deal a lot in Jerseys, if you still have the French top I'll give you £30 for it

I sold off most of my collection several years ago!

Just kept a couple of the really rare ones.

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

Not as sought after as you may think but I'd still love to have one.

[Line6 HXFX]

I was fascinated by the physicality of New Zealanders. None looked like they were gym monkeys, compared to the Irish. They all looked lithe. Slender... quick...even their forwards (back row) didn't look massive. Yet they were stopping men who looked like they could blow them over.

Must be psychologically insulting to be massive, thinking you are going to monster your skinny looking opposite number..and have him constantly stop you on the gain line.

They are Bugatti Veryon's dressed up like mini metros.

[Biffer]

Hopefully it's now going to be acknowledged that Porter continually scrummages illegally and he'll continue to be called for it.

[Slick]

I deal a lot in Jerseys, if you still have the French top I'll give you £30 for it

I sold off most of my collection several years ago!

Just kept a couple of the really rare ones.

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

I’ve got one signed by Sella

[Lady P]

I was fascinated by the physicality of New Zealanders. None looked like they were gym monkeys, compared to the Irish. They all looked lithe. Slender... quick...even their forwards (back row) didn't look massive. Yet they were stopping men who looked like they could blow them over.

Must be psychologically insulting to be massive, thinking you are going to monster your skinny looking opposite number..and have him constantly stop you on the gain line.

They are Bugatti Vernon's dressed up like mini metros.

This is at least partly because black is so slimming though

[Sandstorm]

Hopefully it's now going to be acknowledged that Porter continually scrummages illegally and he'll continue to be called for it.

I said on Thursday he’s a liability for Ireland. And the Lions.

[Lady P]

Hopefully it's now going to be acknowledged that Porter continually scrummages illegally and he'll continue to be called for it.

Also a real chav

[Slick]

Hopefully it's now going to be acknowledged that Porter continually scrummages illegally and he'll continue to be called for it.

Don’t care any more

[Uncle fester]

Well done keewees. Managed that game very well and deserved winners. Good luck in the semi.

[Tichtheid]

I sold off most of my collection several years ago!

Just kept a couple of the really rare ones.

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

I’ve got one signed by Sella

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

[Gumboot]

I was fascinated by the physicality of New Zealanders. None looked like they were gym monkeys, compared to the Irish. They all looked lithe. Slender... quick...even their forwards (back row) didn't look massive. Yet they were stopping men who looked like they could blow them over.

Must be psychologically insulting to be massive, thinking you are going to monster your skinny looking opposite number..and have him constantly stop you on the gain line.

They are Bugatti Vernon's dressed up like mini metros.

This is at least partly because black is so slimming though

Yep, the matching sleeves and hosiery is no coincidence. Black is the new black.

[Insane_Homer]

Fitting that Sexton's final act as an international is to act like a petulant child. Shame.

That simple 3 point miss is going to haunt him.

[Ymx]

How many points did Ireland leave on the park for having kicked to touch so much!

[Tichtheid]

How many points did Ireland leave on the park for having kicked to touch so much!

They got a penalty try from one, and I think they were chasing the game at other times, but they did kick for the posts too. One was missed.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Sexton looking like a miserable morrisey tribute act. Great player, phenomenal player for Ireland but a complete prick at times which stains his legacy for me.

[Gumboot]

How many points did Ireland leave on the park for having kicked to touch so much!

Early points pressure is priceless.

[Ymx]

Sexton looking like a miserable morrisey tribute act. Great player, phenomenal player for Ireland but a complete prick at times which stains his legacy for me.

What did he do, specifically?? Someone above also mentioned it.

I missed it. I did say fvck off Johnny at some point but I don’t remember why.

[bogbunny]

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

I’ve got one signed by Sella

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

[Yr Alban]

I’ve got one signed by Sella

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

In Gorgie? Wee small world.

[JM2K6]

Sexton looking like a miserable morrisey tribute act. Great player, phenomenal player for Ireland but a complete prick at times which stains his legacy for me.

What did he do, specifically?? Someone above also mentioned it.

I missed it. I did say fvck off Johnny at some point but I don’t remember why.

Aside from his usual prickishness during the game, he was giving Reiko Ioane an extended spray after the final whistle.

[ASMO]

I'd pay good money to see the meltdown. Everyone will be being blamed from Barnes to Burns.

Might pop over for a look

Feel free to take screenshots and send my best.

To be fair, they mostly seem very sanguine about it all.

[Tichtheid]

I’ve got one signed by Sella

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

You worked in the Diggers?

I had a girlfriend who lived on Angle Park Terrace.

She broke my heart but I still liked a pint of heavy in the Diggers, best beer in Edinburgh at the time

[bogbunny]

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

In Gorgie? Wee small world.

Indeedee.................. fark, I'm pished

[Slick]

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

I’ve got one signed by Sella

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Mine to. Think I’ve mentioned before that I was down at Agen for a while many years ago

[Slick]

I’ve got one signed by Sella

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

Me?

[Tichtheid]

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

Me?

Fair play, that made me lol

[bogbunny]

No fucking way!

He is my all-time favourite rugby player that isn't called Iain Milne.

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

You worked in the Diggers?

I had a girlfriend who lived on Angle Park Terrace.

She broke my heart but I still liked a pint of heavy in the Diggers, best beer in Edinburgh at the time

Aye, back in the day when Bill Farmer was the bar manager (1981???).

... we have 12 McLashan font pumps to serve 80 shillings (heavy) , 1 for mild, 1 for lager... (thats for women, poofs and English)

[Plim]

Yeah, not impressed by Sexton’s farewell conduct.

Great, great match though. Will probably be the best contest of the WC.

I begin to think that Ireland might skid - and maybe crash - now. The team’s strength was confidence and cohesion. There’s actually not a lot of standout by position. But yet another 1/4 final exit is a massive dent to self-belief.

Mind, poorer performances from this Ireland team will still be head and shoulders above anything England and Wales can offer.

All in all, well done NZ. The better team.

[Slick]

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

Me?

Fair play, that made me lol

Also agree that it was the best pint in Edinburgh back in the 90’s

[Hugo]

I sold off most of my collection several years ago!

Just kept a couple of the really rare ones.

Something that would be quite cool to have, and is very expensive when you see them online, is one of the original Adidas rugby balls that France used in the 5N, the ones with the black tips on the ends.

I’ve got one signed by Sella

I am very, very jealous.

[Tichtheid]

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

You worked in the Diggers?

I had a girlfriend who lived on Angle Park Terrace.

She broke my heart but I still liked a pint of heavy in the Diggers, best beer in Edinburgh at the time

Aye, back in the day when Bill Farmer was the bar manager (1981???).

... we have 12 McLashan font pumps to serve 80 shillings (heavy) , 1 for mild, 1 for lager... (thats for women, poofs and English)

It was '83 to '85 that I went there regularly, I haven't been back for a while now.

That pub is an Edinburgh legend.

[Biffer]

So who's done with international rugby for Ireland now? O'Mahony, Sexton, Murray, Earls, Aki, Kilcoyne? Lowe, Henshaw, McCloskey, Gibson-Park, Henderson, Bealham, Furlong, Beirne all the wrong side of thirty as well.

[Hugo]

Last pass was a bit iffy

Yes I thought the same. Almost certain that was forward.

BB chip and regather though, did wonderfully well to hold onto the ball getting nailed by Lowe.

Fantastic game of rugby that.

[dpedin]

Used to serve the big man in the Diggers

You worked in the Diggers?

I had a girlfriend who lived on Angle Park Terrace.

She broke my heart but I still liked a pint of heavy in the Diggers, best beer in Edinburgh at the time

Aye, back in the day when Bill Farmer was the bar manager (1981???).

... we have 12 McLashan font pumps to serve 80 shillings (heavy) , 1 for mild, 1 for lager... (thats for women, poofs and English)

I lived around the corner in Harrisons Gardens when I was a student! First time I went in the Diggers in 1981 I asked for a pint of heavy and a half of lager for the girlfriend, the barman looked me straight in the eye and said 'Fuck off!' Slightly shocked, I then asked for a pint and half of heavy and he said 'thats better son' and then served me. He was a baldy headed, skinny older guy with glasses, dressed like all the barmen in his maroon jacket - I think he died of consumption?

We were in the back room of the Diggers one evening not long after, having had a few beers, playing dominos and my mate accidentally set his long hair on fire with his cigarette lighter. I threw a pint of beer over his head to put the flames out and was promptly chucked out of the pub for getting beer on the doms table. Ah those were the days!

[bogbunny]

You worked in the Diggers?

I had a girlfriend who lived on Angle Park Terrace.

She broke my heart but I still liked a pint of heavy in the Diggers, best beer in Edinburgh at the time

Aye, back in the day when Bill Farmer was the bar manager (1981???).

... we have 12 McLashan font pumps to serve 80 shillings (heavy) , 1 for mild, 1 for lager... (thats for women, poofs and English)

It was '83 to '85 that I went there regularly, I haven't been back for a while now.

That pub is an Edinburgh legend.

Hadn't been back for donkeys, then worked briefly in Edinburgh in '15 and went in for a pint, Diggers totally changed, empty , beer totally average. Then went to the Riccarton Arms in Currie (old uni haunt, again totally changed... getting old sux)

[JM2K6]

So who's done with international rugby for Ireland now? O'Mahony, Sexton, Murray, Earls, Aki, Kilcoyne? Lowe, Henshaw, McCloskey, Gibson-Park, Henderson, Bealham, Furlong, Beirne all the wrong side of thirty as well.

About twenty thousand blow-ins on Twitter, with any luck