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Wales v Ireland Match Thread (thanks for nothing awec)

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  • #302
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,404 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Clareman wrote: »
    Everytime we get a bit of momentum we do something to mess it up

    The ball was stripped excellently, Ireland didn't mess it up.


  • #303
    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,896 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.


  • #304
    KH25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,153 ✭✭✭KH25


    Benny Cake wrote: »
    No. But would you give me odds that both posters are Leinster Supporters?

    If you do I'll donate any losses to a charity of your choosing

    So what if I’m a Leinster supporter? I made no reference to the clubs, I just said his passing was slow today. That’s a fair comment. Trying to delegitimise it by bringing in the provincial stuff is just silly.


  • #305
    razorblunt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    leakyboots wrote: »
    I think Murray's playing well enough myself, his passing is nowhere near as slow as some are making out and at least three half breaks over the gainline

    VdF is having a woeful game today, I was looking forward to seeing him back but it's not happening for him today

    This Welsh team are so bogstandard if we stay in the game we could win it

    I think his passing is exasperated but sexton offloading to someone further back again so the defence is even further forward again.


  • #306
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,067 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Bad forward pass from Johnny there, we'd a free play inside their 22


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  • #307
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 20,606 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Every Welsh tackler has no clear release before going in for it. Barnes just watching them.

    Henshaw dropped that ball sideways about 12 feet behind sexton who passed it to him. Where was he going to go the drift defence were sat waiting.

    Yup - Barnes seems to have a real blind spot for it.


  • #308
    PhlegmyMoses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,906 ✭✭✭✭PhlegmyMoses


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    Nah


  • #309
    The Inbetween is mine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭The Inbetween is mine


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    POM watching his Ireland career slide by.

    Nah, sorry... won't happen


  • #310
    its_phil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭its_phil


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    He hit him in the head with his shoulder and ran up at it from 5m away. There is zero mitigation.

    Red cards don’t ruin rugby, offences that cause red cards to be shown ruin games of rugby


  • #311
    clsmooth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭clsmooth


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Going through phases but its very predictable.

    What do you expect? They’re a man down away from home. Do you want them to throw it around 7s style?


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  • #312
    homewardbound11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭homewardbound11


    They look out on their feet since the 20th minute . Match . Fitness is just not there.


  • #313
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 43,734 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    Incredibly harsh my absolute hole.

    Stone wall red for an incredibly thick piece of action.


  • #314
    AbusesToilets
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭AbusesToilets


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    He absolutely positioned himself to hit the Welsh player like that, you can see it by the way his arm was set. Knackery thing to do and he deserves a ban for it.


  • #315
    [Deleted User]
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    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    POM's red card was justified, only himself to blame. Ireland have been very impressive since he left the field.


  • #316
    mark_jmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 580 ✭✭✭mark_jmc


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    It was 100% a red, the guy was sitting on the ground when he made contact. He came from distance, Connected with the head , with force


  • #317
    tayto lover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 55,079 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    6 all.


  • #318
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    It's not harsh but it is unlucky. He was committed to the hit and the Welsh player came down facing towards him instead of away from him. If POM hits his back then we don't hear any more about it. Definite red as it played out though.


  • #319
    Clegg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,045 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    We're not doing too badly considering we're down to 14. Unfortunately we have to be ultra precise for the next 45 minutes.


  • #320
    pc7
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,293 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    Great kick


  • #321
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 522 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    What mitigation? Flies in, cocks an arm, Clocks a guy?

    Straightforward Red. You hate to see it but it's all on POM that one.

    I thought he clearly lined him up.


    GET IN TADHG BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIRNE!!!!!!!


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  • #322
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,404 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    Red cards ruin rugby matches.


    Just like bundee in the WC I think POMs is incredibly harsh.

    It’s what the rules say, that’s a red card according to the rules but I think there is mitigation in both incidents.

    You're going to be very lonely with that opinion.

    It was fully deserved and it's bizarre you think they should mitigate to keep entertainment levels up.


  • #323
    Clegg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,045 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Lowe just booted that from well inside his 22 to just outside the Wales 22.


  • #324
    tayto lover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 55,079 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    Lowe is a great kicker.


  • #325
    Morathi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 291 ✭✭Morathi


    Gwan Ireland!


  • #326
    A-Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,511 ✭✭✭A-Train


    Yes get in


  • #327
    eigrod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,173 ✭✭✭eigrod


    Great try


  • #328
    ctrl-alt-delete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 15,540 ✭✭✭✭ctrl-alt-delete


    Fantastic play and fantastic time to get it.


  • #329
    Clegg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,045 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    HON IRELAND


  • #330
    The Inbetween is mine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭The Inbetween is mine


    Where are the naysayers now!!!!


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  • #331
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,842 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Ireland aren’t doing badly for a man down.


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