Yeah_Right wrote: » I have to say all the positivity on here is surprising. Its nice to see. But its misplaced. The ABs are going to beat you like a runaway slave on Saturday. This will be the greatest humiliation of the Irish since Cromwell popped over for a visit. In case some of you haven't guessed, I'm probably going to be a bit of an asshole this week. In the past I've been nice and respectful to you Paddies but where's the fun in that. So bring it on bitches!!
Yeah_Right wrote: » In case some of you haven't guessed, I'm probably going to be a bit of an asshole this week. In the past I've been nice and respectful to you Paddies but where's the fun in that. So bring it on bitches!!
Clegg wrote: » Need a big performance from Henderson on Saturday. He's a good player, but apart from the Scotland game I don't think he's played particularly well. Ryan's been pulling the weight so far.
Niallof9 wrote: » No not low hopeful on Saturday, but not changed in my criticisms. If we get in trouble on Saturday, like say we don't turn up somehow, then imo Farrell has to be looked at again. I don't agree with the transition appointment. I don't agree allowing him practice his head coach learnings on Ireland. I think Mike Catt has spent years in an environment far removed from Ireland. Before that he was in a failed English coaching group. In saying that the only way we can beat New Zealand is the tactics Joe has nailed his colors to. And the players seem to love Farrell so that's the main thing...the silver lining.
jacothelad wrote: » You should have a look at the game again and see how many times he has active involvements.
Shefwedfan wrote: » Warren Gatland failed as Ireland coach
Former Former wrote: » I think that's incredibly harsh. We may not have won anything under him but there was a huge improvement in the quality of our rugby and our ability to compete with the top sides during his regime.
Shefwedfan wrote: » What other word would you use to describe his tenure?
Bazzo wrote: » Ye're going to get such a beating there'll be more bleating than after the last lions tour
Yeah_Right wrote: » Come on. You can make a better sheep joke than that. Speaking of the Lions tour, have they announced the refs for the quarter finals? Hope its not one of those cheating French ******** that robbed us of victory on that tour. Hopefully we get Barnes, Owens or Gardner. They know how rugby is meant to be played. And Barnes still owes us.
Stheno wrote: » Any idea how long before we hear the outcome of Bundees hearing?
Former Former wrote: » Progression. Evolution. Light at the end of the tunnel. I don't know what age you are or when you started following rugby, but I started going to Ireland matches when I was in school in early/mid-90s. You just can't over-state how bad we were and how predictable every game was. It was awful.
Basil3 wrote: » If Larmour is at fullback, they 100% will. He will be put under major pressure.
pc7 wrote: » 3 week ban
Former Former wrote: » Progression. Evolution. Light at the end of the tunnel. I don't know what age you are or when you started following rugby, but I started going to Ireland matches when I was in school in early/mid-90s. You just can't over-state how bad we were and how predictable every game was. It was awful. When Gatland arrived, there were some really bad days (e.g. Lens) but he wasn't afraid to take risks and try things that were a bit different. And he wasn't afraid to throw in young lads and give them a shot. He dragged us into the pro era and gave us some great days along the way. Beating France in Paris (which neither Eddie nor Kidney managed), beating England in the foot-and-mouth year, these were incredible results for Ireland at the time.
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