He came across very well in that interview, not media talking to death yet.
Sam Prendergast awarded the best young player of the Six Nations.
Nicotera's yellow has been upgraded to red as per RTE
But the ref said they were letting it play out and then checking it. What if the AR was flagging a penalty offence? Until the ref blows the whistle, ball is live. If Italy stopped, that's on them.
I would say though, while I do agree they deserve their moment, it did seem like maybe the fact that they were retiring played a part in the in-game decision making, particularly POM's introduction and how it was orchestrated. Fair enough if the game is won, but it wasn't.
Not much to Crowley's performance today. Made a lovely outside break in the 1st half, that came to nothing unfortunately. Made a couple of nice pop passes for two tries. Have to watch it again, but can't say he had much impact on the game. His kicking is really poor, markedly substandard.
Our centres are not performing at all. Henshaw needs to be dropped, Aki looks past it, and Ringrose had a really poor game. Osborne should be starting at 12 going forward imo, would like to see Frawley given some time there too. It's a massive area of weakness in our attack currently. Brex and Melloncello were lightyears better today.
It's a 6 Nations where we won 4 out of 5 games and a Triple Crown.
I'd like to send people back in a time machine to the Wooden Spoon year of 1992. Now that was brutal.
Think these are two of the fairer takes from the today.
Watched Game in pub before going into work. Disappointing but need to properly rewatch over next few days to properly give assessment on things beyond overall it was mostly poor.
however mods can we please have match threads. Even set up just on kick off. Makes post match discussion easier as well as everything else. Everything in this thread alone is shite. Especially if you happen to be offline for day of a game. Far easier to catch up if you have a match thread.
He’s incessant. He loves it and himself. How world rugby can’t find it within their remit to pull him aside…. “ communication is fine when necessary but you just won’t shut your fûcking mouth, stop it ! It’s annoying, it’s distracting, quite frankly it’s oddball behavior “ I’m sure they have a medical team for referees, maybe he needs to sit down and have a chat with someone, although good luck to them getting a word in.
Well said. Both players now need to go back to their clubs and work on their games. Neither will be picked for the Lions which is a blessing in disguise. Both need the summer tour to develop.
Crowley had a good opportunity to put the 10 argument to bed today but didn't quite manage it.
I'd still have him before Prendergast, but it's still arguable.
Pity a full year was wasted
Are you down to 10 six Nations games and 2/3 proper November challenges now
What was the point in this long goodbye for POM Healy Murray
It would be good for Irish rugby if Frawley was moved to Connacht or Ulster and under an unsterstanding it's to develop him at 10.
is Cian Healy the most decorated player for both Ireland and Leinster?
It's been below his usual average all season for Munster as well. Probably why he wasn't starting in the first place.
Thry both need a lot of help in different departments of the game. Take them out, get that stuff right and we are in great nick for the future but leave them out until they are ready is my view.
The worst thing that can happen is them playing and eventually losing confidence in themselves.
Ah come on now, those 3 guys have been central to Ireland's most successful ever period in the pro era. All 3 are former Lions too. It's a nice touch for their families and the fans who have supported them over the years and have made big sacrifices for them. It's as much for their families than anyone.
Wind your neck in.
mortifying is the right word for the bullshit over the 3 lads retiring. On top of all the prattle about Farrell’s man management and creating moments with families etc, it just seems like over indulgent group think when the outcome is grotesquely mediocre performances. Move on ffs.
Or.... Stick with the players and help them improve by giving them both time on the pitch. Discarding players for not shooting the lights out week in, week out would be ludicrous.
I think he is a 10 but being messed around like that, being put in multiple positions, hasn't helped him at all. I'd love to see him in Connacht where he'd be only a no. 10. I think you'd see a much improved 10 if he got that opportunity.
Jesus you'd swear the three retirees were dying.
Absolute legends of Irish rugby but this long goodbye is mortifying stuff.
In fairness neither SP or Crowley has impressed for Ireland so regardless of whether he's behind or ahead of SP he deserves his shot I think.
Some people here give OTB too much credit here
Very very disappointing performance today
If Italy won at the end you couldn’t feel sorry for Ireland
Those OTB clowns need to keep their traps shut and hubris in check. Wake up call for OTB over the last couple of weeks.
He has been very poor at goal kicking all season. His record in the URC is shocking. That's what I was saying.
Crowleys kicking off the tee was amateur level stuff.
Frawley has to get past Sam at Leinster 1st for that to happen.
Absolutely not. He is just not a 10. He is a good 23 cover on a 6-2 bench, and that's it.
