The Official Irish Rugby Thread

[TheOutdoorThreadmill]

Irish team can be very proud of themselves for the win, came under a lot of pressure, great expectations and it was sort of like a world cup match on the day, very tense but England did not score a single try, that is a positive for Ireland.

England did score a try, you idiot. Did you even watch the game?

 

[King Silkbeard]

England did score a try, you idiot. Did you even watch the game?

I meant in the first half and by the time they did score the match was already over as a contest.

 

[TheOutdoorThreadmill]

I meant in the first half and by the time they did score the match was already over as a contest.

No you didn't, you're a clueless twat. I doubt you even know what day it is.

 

[King Silkbeard]

I don't want to get into any argument just want to enjoy what is an epic match in Dublin, first time as champions in the capital the last were in Cardiff, London and Belfast so its a big special night.

My overall point it is a bit unfair to the team to say that they are not real competitors for the world cup. The performances show they are well capable of it.

 

[Swanforthelough]

England did score a try, you idiot. Did you even watch the game?

Give him a break, Hardly get RTE in Vladivostok,

 

[King Silkbeard]

Give him a break, Hardly get RTE in Vladivostok,

The match was not on RTÉ.

 

[Orchard thief]

Its great to win a grand slam and even moreso at home. Fair play to the players and management .

Im not going to get carried away though, we have to be aiming to progress beyond a world cup quarter final.

Given the blazers form they'll give Farrell a new contract in the summer.

#blazersout

 

[Lee Bushwacker]

I don't want to get into any argument just want to enjoy what is an epic match in Dublin, first time as champions in the capital the last were in Cardiff, London and Belfast so its a big special night.

My overall point it is a bit unfair to the team to say that they are not real competitors for the world cup. The performances show they are well capable of it.

Great to clinch The Slam in fairness.
While capable, I honestly don't think that we'll win the WC though. We've got a tricky group (England are haunted) and then either NZ or France in the QF if we make it. Both these sides have a score to settle with Ireland after recent defeats don't forget.
To finally reach the SF would be an achievement in itself.

 

[Gregory_Mike]

From Matt Dawson

Six Nations 2023: 'Unacceptable to spoil good games with poor red cards'​

Ireland's Grand Slam-winning game against England was amazing and it is unacceptable to spoil a Test like that with a red card like the one Freddie Steward was given.

Just before half-time, with Ireland leading 10-6, England's Steward collided with Ireland's Hugo Keenan and referee Jaco Peyper decided the contact was bad enough to merit a red card. It was a disgraceful decision.

Hope he dries 'em good.

'Unacceptable to spoil games with poor red cards'

Matt Dawson says referee Jaco Peyper's decision to send Freddie Steward off in England's defeat by Grand Slam-winning Ireland was "disgraceful".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Tbf to Dawson he then goes on to say Ireland would have probably won the game anyway and he thinks they can win the world cup