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by Salanya
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7
Replies: 7666
Views: 260774

Re: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7

Well done the lads :smug: Well earned :thumbup: Look what that performance by Josh brought out of the woodwork :lol: :thumbup: He was great throughout the series tbf :smug: But motm kudos to Beirne today :thumbup: And the likes of Sheehan and Keenan were great too. Great bunch of lads :thumbup:
by Salanya
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7
Replies: 7666
Views: 260774

Re: IRE in NZ - ABs 2-9-16 July - Maori 29/6 & 12/7

Well done the lads :smug:

Well earned :thumbup:
by Salanya
Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.3 - Ireland v Italy. Sun Feb 27th, KO @3pm GMT
Replies: 513
Views: 23455

Re: 6N Rd.3 - Ireland v Italy. Sun Feb 27th, KO @3pm GMT

Incidentally, on the "you can't give vdF MOTM if we gave up penalties at the breakdown," the first of those penalties was when the Irish player who ran for 20m off a JGP offload and got turned over in the Italian 22 for lack of support was... Josh van der Flier. Those complaining that VdF didn't ca...
by Salanya
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

iarmhiman wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:00 pm Some tackle there by Tommy
TOB and Osborne have been great - lovely hands on show today.

Edit: new lock has also been very good.
by Salanya
Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Leinstertainment on a Friday evening :smug:

Good to see Daverage back scoring :thumbup:
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

65 minutes without Henderson was odd tbf. You keep saying this, so I'll bite: it really wasn't. He's had little game time, Ryan and Beirne were doing fine, and there were concerns around injuries with Conan and then POM. Weirder that Carty only got 2 minutes. And he did himself no favours with that...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

The kicking tactics and execution were off today.

Correct that and we're there.

Disappointed but it wasn't a bad performance, and we encountered a good French team in Paris.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Great second half but we killed ourselves through handling errors and sloppy play in the first half Sheehan likely to take over for Kelleher on that showing Thought Joey was good bar one or two poor kicks. If he can stay fit he can work there. Can see the French side being beaten so we’re still in ...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Keenan had a poor enough game, few high profile bad moments. That said, he's been excellent for what, 2 years? Knives out for him immediately, and mostly by guys who want their guy in instead. I'd rather Balacoune starts at 14 against Italy, if one of the Ulster guys comes in. He's more of a future...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

A few too many mistakes by Ireland. The call to go for points cost us.

Also, whoever decided on the kicking tactic needs a telling off.

But the French were very good, great match, ref was good and all played in good spirit.
Close but no cigar this time.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

Sheehan is a young little legend.

With those points we'll still lose. Shame about the call to go for the points earlier.
Or about the previous line-out Hendo didn't catch.

Good match though.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

Winnie wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:13 pm keenan wont thank Joey for that pass
These halfbacks may be too slow for the tempo we need to win here.

Happy to be proven wrong.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

Where is Beirne supposed to go?

Fair dues ref. Yes, the facts are correct.

Need to get the momentum back.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

See, we're not that bad at all, just needed to keep the ball.

Nice work from the lads. :thumbup:
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

Would get Hendo Pom and Henshaw on ASAP, VDF has been quiet and Aki is just bashing Not POM. Really should have someone like Coombes who could make an impact in this situation. VdF is doing what he needs to. Is also covering Joey. Don't need a POM, just be a penalty fest. As someone else has said, ...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

Some harsh comments on here.
The French are good, we've had a few errors, and we've kicked too much ball away.
Missing Sexton as well to take some control.

Not great, but not a horror show either. All to play for in the second half.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

I know the French aren't great with the up and unders, but it's not gaining us much either.

Rather we kept the ball and built some phases.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT
Replies: 973
Views: 51224

Re: 6N Rd. 2 France v Ireland, Sat Feb 12th, 16:45 GMT

Well, both teams are ready to punish any mistakes out there.

Could be some match.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 12, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Doddie Weir Cup 2022 thread - Wales v Scotland, Saturday 12th Feb
Replies: 341
Views: 15246

Re: Official Doddie Weir Cup 2022 thread - Wales v Scotland, Saturday 12th Feb

If you were happy with 3 points, why waste 3 minutes by going for the corner twice?! :?

Especially when on penalty advantage. Bit dense.
by Salanya
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Well done those lads. Not perfect, but stuck at it :thumbup:
by Salanya
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I think she's a good ref, but this is a bit of a homer-performance tonight.
by Salanya
Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

eweeg wrote: Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:16 pm any decent links?
https://en.vipleague.tv/leinster-vs-edi ... -streaming
by Salanya
Fri Feb 11, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Which arsewipe decided to start a match at 6pm on a Friday evening??!! :x :thumbdown:
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Home way too early, how you doing? I'm a bit sad, you picking on poor Josh so much. From where I'm sitting I can only see 2 reasons for your attitude: 1) Josh has spat in your Guinness, or shagged your sister(s) or something. But I know this to be impossible, as he is too nice and godfearing a lad ...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

VDF was close to MOM. Just quoting this to show that show that I'm not a Stats multi! MVP: you seem bored this evening ;) Home way too early, how you doing? I'm a bit sad, you picking on poor Josh so much. From where I'm sitting I can only see 2 reasons for your attitude: 1) Josh has spat in your G...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Not that anyone was bad today, just a few players were under par, VDF, didn't have his best game in green, few uncharacteristic mistakes by him. Ryan looked a bit off the pace by about 1/2 a metre. Few overthrows by Keenan Nothing to worry about if its just 1 game. VDF was close to MOM. Just quotin...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I see what you did there MVP, and I'll take the bait and advise you that you are incorrect.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ye Official Calcutta Cuppe ffred
Replies: 479
Views: 27767

Re: Ye Official Calcutta Cuppe ffred

Well done Scotland.

Enjoy your loss Eddie Jones.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ye Official Calcutta Cuppe ffred
Replies: 479
Views: 27767

Re: Ye Official Calcutta Cuppe ffred

Right call. Come on Scotland.

England have to ask themselves why a hooker was covering the wing there....
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

You lads sure do have your mind made up about Murray. He got 10mins and thought he played well. Beirne was MOM for me. I'm not a fan, but he had some nice breaks (Murray that is) He did have some nice breaks, but he also killed a few moves by slow ball or switching play without any clear plan.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

The halfbacks subs are a problem. We can't dedicate ourselves to quickball when Murray is still in the 23. JGP was not great in the first half, but improved in the second half. But the likes of Casey and Doak should be ahead of Murray. Also putting Ringrose on the wing was a waste - he found/created...
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

We've gone off the cliff with these Munster halfbacks.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

Keith wrote: Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:39 pm
Salanya wrote: Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:38 pm
Has to be said, Hansen has lovely hands :thumbup:
Which cream does he use?
I think it was spray on glue 8)
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

POM on so Wales will get a few penalties now ;)

Has to be said, Hansen has lovely hands :thumbup:
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

Leading with the shoulder, i.e. was never going to be able to catch a ball.

Which is just daft of Adams, on penalty advantage and on attack.

Reversed penalty would have been enough for me, but the stupidity of it is obvious.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

Nordies picking on Ringer :lol: Not like there's an Ulsterman on the bench they want on.

JGP not on great form today. Sexton was too slow in that final attack - pass a second quicker and Ringrose was through an easy gap.

Decent performance, but dropped off after a great first 10 minutes.
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

Mr. Very Popular wrote: Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:59 pm
Salanya wrote: Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:54 pm As long as they all do their best I'm sure we'll all be very happy and pleased :thumbup:
That's normally my line, there's a reason I didn't say it today
Run out of beer already?
by Salanya
Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th
Replies: 1164
Views: 62657

Re: 6N 2022 - Ireland v Wales. KO @ 14:15, Feb 5th

As long as they all do their best I'm sure we'll all be very happy and pleased :thumbup:
by Salanya
Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525309
Views: 28508582

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

IBWT wrote: Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:00 pm Vermeulen threw a punch there. He just missed Wooten.
Really not sure how he got away with that.