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Rugby League European Cup.

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    #62
    Dozen Wicked Words
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    "Out enthused" is what Andy Kelly called it, seemed about right. After the first half hour, Wales just seemed to have more desire. Shocking conditions (although not as bad as the Lebanon Scotland game).

    Have to get back up for the 3rd/4th place play off now.


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    #63
    kellco88
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    Its important that they put in a good performance against Lebanon to show that last night was a slip up and that the side are better than the performance


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    #64
    toomevara
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    Total disintegration. Really, really didn't expect a loss of that magnitude or in that manner. We played some excellent, intelligent rugby for 30 minutes. Beswick managed the kicking game expertly, our pack was aggressive and dominant in the tackle and our defence was top notch...and then...well either the welsh woke up or we fell asleep....pretty inexplicable really...

    Alot of indiscipline, poor handling (conditions nothwithstanding) and a total loss of cohesion/concentration...really disappointed with that.

    On a plus, thought Bergin and Kerr went really well, with big Wayne making quite an impact. A lost opportunity, but really a defeat which was well deserved...Richards on the wing? hmmm perhaps not the best policy....come back Grix/Blanche...all is forgiven!


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    #65
    toomevara
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    Well, the disaster continues. Ireland well beaten by Lebanon in a game that had to be moved to Maesteg because of the incessant rain today, 16-40. Sigh....catastrophe, no other word for it, this Euro cup's been a bit of a shambles from an Irish perspective.

    http://www.rugbyleague.com/rugby-league-news/big-win-for-lebanon.html

    Wales take the Euro cup by beating Scotland well, and Italy get a win against Serbia.


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    #66
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    Doesn't sound like they ever got out of the blocks, 18 - 0 down after 20 minutes probably didn't give them a chance. Well there is always next time.

    Is Andy Kelly the right man for the job? Personally I think its too early to think about a change but this has been a bit of a disaster for Irish Rugby League.


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