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by shabadoo
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

My feeling was he was told “get your f**king head down and bring it into contact”. Which he did relatively successfully after his first min fudge up. His kicking game is poor and he’s highly unreliable under the high ball (but that was not really exploited). The thing is, without his jinking sidest...
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Thinking that our style of rugby requires a serious amount of energy and if we are not at 90% plus in terms of this we can't impose our attacking game. What's the solution? Rotate players more in tournaments? I think Hansen and Keenan add a lot of that energy you're referring to. We had a mallet of...
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 856
Views: 9905

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

On the day you lost, at home, to Italy - fair fucks for going on the attack against the team that won the whole thing. You mentalist Its a brave strategy Cotton...lets see how it works out. :lol: I’m sorry. I’m keeping you lads from a great night out. As you were. :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 856
Views: 9905

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

Give me your tears you Welsh string of piss Congratulations on pulling 2 championships ahead of Scotland. We couldn’t be happier for you. On the day you lost, at home, to Italy - fair fucks for going on the attack against the team that won the whole thing. You mentalist Its a bold strategy Cotton.....
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Replies: 856
Views: 9905

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread

That should have been a 20-30 point win. Very sloppy. Please return to GAA or ‘soccer’ - you bandwaggoners are a curse on decent Irish rugby fans. We were so dominant. Score doesn't reflect the dominance. The Scots fans were fantastic though Second half maybe. Lucky try in the first half...could ea...
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?
Replies: 855
Views: 9965

Re: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?

Italy should have been 20pts clear here. Hope they don't live to regret it later. Yes, 20 is about right. Italy looking too good. Fingers crossed for them. If Italy had a functioning lineout/maul they would be 20 up. Wales seemed to have gotten to grip with Italy's attack in the last 20 but have no...
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?
Replies: 855
Views: 9965

Re: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?

Da iawn diolch wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:00 pm We're getting nothing from the scrum today. Raynal has made his mind up here.
Tbf you are getting murdered there. Have not seen anything really badly called.
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?
Replies: 855
Views: 9965

Re: Wales Vs Italy - 6N Official Match Thread - Welsh wooden 🥄?

CM11 wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:39 pm Ioane Motm already.
Lamaro.
by shabadoo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 17882

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

CM11 wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:45 pm
diarm wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:43 pm That intercept completely changed the game. France score there and I honestly think they go on to win by a couple of scores at least.
Definitely a turning point but not convinced France would definitely have won given what we've seen since.
Agreed -think England would have found a way.
by shabadoo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 17882

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

England pack have minced the french this half.

Deserved the championship has to be said.
by shabadoo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 17882

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

Awful call from the ref tbf. Nothing wrong with that at all from the french.
by shabadoo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 17882

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

Looked a mile offside no?
by shabadoo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U20 6 Nations 2024
Replies: 1172
Views: 17882

Re: U20 6 Nations 2024

Bogbunny wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:51 pm
CM11 wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:47 pm Is the English match on any channel available in Ireland?
https://cricfree.live/live/sky-sport-nz-1

Try this Stats
its on rte player if you can get it.
by shabadoo
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Hendo dropped. Proper order. Well done Farrell :thumbup:
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 5632

Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread

Italy have done well to stay in it. Scots have been very good in patches. Fun game. Looking forward to the next 40 :thumbup: Scotland are shite. Italy at home should 100% expect to win this. That’s a bit rich - Scotland showed many times excellence during those first 40 mins Agreed, that's nonsense...
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread
Replies: 376
Views: 5632

Re: The Official Itlay v Scotland Match Thread

Italy have done well to stay in it. Scots have been very good in patches.

Fun game. Looking forward to the next 40 :thumbup:
by shabadoo
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread
Replies: 1639
Views: 45168

Re: The Official and ONLY England v Ireland Match Thread

There is even less English spine than there was Welsh spine last game.

You lads are an embarrassment.
by shabadoo
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Conspicuous wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:16 pm England u20’s 5/6 in match betting or -1 on the cap . I really think the market’s way off on this one
Agreed.
by shabadoo
Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Ah, we are not talking about the same attack. This is the one I was referring to. It is absolutely appaling: https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/1b18ppd/france_absolutely_shanking_a_pretty/ What do you make of that? https://i.ibb.co/Y8TcDTW/Screenshot-20240228-222003-You-Tube.jpg More abso...
by shabadoo
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

The butchery wasn't his. He made the right choice to run through the gap. But Fickou chose to push the two other French support to the try line basically resulting in 3 men in a 2m corridor when he should have converged toward Jalibert and opened some space for his two support on his right. Nonsens...
by shabadoo
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Irish ☘️ Holidays in July
Replies: 93
Views: 1637

Re: Irish ☘️ Holidays in July

Tafano - how long are you going for? Personally, if you have a spare week, i'd go from Galway north to Strandhill....slowly. Take in all the Galway coast up to Clifden, hit up Leenane, Achill, Westport, Belmullet and wherever else appeals. As has been mentioned - the west coast is the best part of I...
by shabadoo
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Would be really shit if McCloskey left, a disaster for Ulster and while Ireland have more cover there obviously he's been excellent for Ireland since the start of last season. Like I would have zero concerns if Aki was out v England and McCloskey had to start. :nod: Its a great place for Ireland to...
by shabadoo
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Farrell said McCloskey had been training on the wing last week when Nash missed a couple of sessions and they're happy with him covering there. I enjoyed the big sit down tackle I think McCloskey and McCarthy are two of the most pleasing elements to the campaign so far... The luxury of having four ...
by shabadoo
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Wales Match thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 21103

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Wales Match thread

Many Irish in their 'safe space' talking down Jager. Someone even called him too small for prop, more of a hooker :lol: :? The NZ connection will have tainted him in their eyes, they're so superior now, you know. But many said similar about Aki, Lowe & JGP. I'm not saying he'll be a world beater, b...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Akkerman wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:15 pm in an indoor stadium as well :lol:
Never even thought about that :lol:

wonder wtf happened?
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/1azt1zs/last_moments_of_france_vs_italy/ Its just so, so bad. 2 players at least moving forward, the water boy strolling around in his eyeline. 100% should have been a penalty 10m closer. Not a pipe out of the Ref, Assistants or TMO. Really surprised no ...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/1azt1zs/last_moments_of_france_vs_italy/ Its just so, so bad. 2 players at least moving forward, the water boy strolling around in his eyeline. 100% should have been a penalty 10m closer. Not a pipe out of the Ref, Assistants or TMO. Really surprised no I...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403305

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Fair comment. No preseason, or a messed about one, can't be helpful for a big unit. My concern was he didn't look that big. Looked a bit skinny for a prop, not at all like Furlong, Bealham or TOT on the Tight Head side. Nevermind Porter on the Loose Head. If you'd told me "that guy plays in the fro...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Winnie wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:18 pm There was also a flat pass that sent the winger away that the referee called forward
The officials dicked Italy in the end
Italy get shafted at least once per 6 Nations - its a joke at this stage.
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

France should have lost all 3 of their matches so far. Mad stuff.
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

French players encroached. That should have been retaken, fresh clock. Didn't consider that, that's awful. Can't say it didn't make a difference either. He has nailed everything all game long. Thats nearly as bad as the scotland non-try. France getting a lot of luck this tourney. Gutted for Italy -...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Mr. Very Popular wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:52 pm Should have been allowed retake that, French players walking towards him.
Yup - joke shop stuff. And the water guy too.
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Italy look shattered.
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Can't believe Varney has played 9 for Italy for so long with this lad on the bench.

He has been brilliant.
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

The butchery wasn't his. He made the right choice to run through the gap. But Fickou chose to push the two other French support to the try line basically resulting in 3 men in a 2m corridor when he should have converged toward Jalibert and opened some space for his two support on his right. Nonsens...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Isn't double movement when you get up to propel yourself forward as opposed as when you are dragged over the line? Depends what you mean by 'get up'. He is clearly tackled and on the ground, then pushes himself backwards over the line and places the ball. I thought it should have been disallowed. Y...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Lot of huffing and puffing from France and getting no rewards really, Caliber going off could a blessing. Caliber :lol: His butchery of the 4 on 1 overlap with the kick out on the full is one of the funniest things i've ever seen on a rugby pitch. Absolutely f u cking awful :lol: The butchery wasn'...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Isn't double movement when you get up to propel yourself forward as opposed as when you are dragged over the line? Depends what you mean by 'get up'. He is clearly tackled and on the ground, then pushes himself backwards over the line and places the ball. I thought it should have been disallowed. Y...
by shabadoo
Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6545

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

Mr. Very Popular wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 4:57 pm Lot of huffing and puffing from France and getting no rewards really, Caliber going off could a blessing.
Caliber :lol:

His butchery of the 4 on 1 overlap with the kick out on the full is one of the funniest things i've ever seen on a rugby pitch. Absolutely fucking awful :lol: