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- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Aki is in a position where his age isn't too much of a disadvantage. But he and Henshaw together really slows our backline down.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Larmour was ok, not particularly great but not terrible either.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
New set piece.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Ehh, no major clangers from Larmour. Have seen this posited a few times now. He had one egregious drop under SFA pressure. Call me picky, but... ...no thanks. Ran sidewards at the start putting us under pressure (nearly got counterrucked off the ball). His kicking is also not good enough for a 15. ...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
I thought Larmour did fine, all things considered. I expected Scotland to launch bombs down his throat all afternoon but they never really did. Any kicks that went near him were easily dealt with and he caught all of them. Sure, he didn't exactly attack the line when he fielded a kick but none of o...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Kind of had my expectations with Larmour tempered when I saw him get caught from behind a couple times after making amazing breaks.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
My bet would be it's complicated/difficult, probably has a worse detriment than expected
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
- Replies: 257
- Views: 23055
Re: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
Saw Part 2 last night. Was very impressed, despite some deviations from the novel (to make it adaptable) it still worked as a film. Give it 4 1/2 stars and is best Sci fi film I have seen in a theater since The Matrix back in 1999. Some questionable changes from the book in my opinion but didn't de...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: DUNE 2:OFFICIAL THREAD
- Replies: 257
- Views: 23055
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
France England was brilliant, but the state of the caterpillar rucks in that game! Maybe I just have to accept them as it must be hard to police. They didn't really have a detrimental effect on the game tbf It's incredibly easy to police. Just apply the very simple use it law. Refs should do that t...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
France England was brilliant, but the state of the caterpillar rucks in that game! Maybe I just have to accept them as it must be hard to police. They didn't really have a detrimental effect on the game tbf
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
- Views: 9916
Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Henry is a candy ass jabroni. Imo.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Pissed and back home, that was really a top quality match.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
- Views: 9916
Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
If I was Welsh I'd give up on rugby.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
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Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
You don't pick a 12 for pace. Not sure what Ringrose being out for a few weeks has to do with Ireland? Well to put a finer point on it, Ringrose getting concussions like this worries me. Stu and Aki might get us to the next WC at 12. Aki probably won't be able to keep up the physicality, Henshaw th...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Great to win the championship. 2 in a row and next year we've England and France at home. The team looked well off though. Last game against England last year was the same and looked dodgy until the Englush got the red. The championship is long and I would agree that there should be more rotation. ...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
- Views: 9916
Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Aki/Henshaw isn't first choice. They just went with momentum after Ringrose's injury. Henshaw was fine but regressed over the tournament and back to where we were when we had those two in the past and then Ringrose came back and transformed our attack. McCloskey is an able replacement for Aki but n...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
- Views: 9916
Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
Aki/Henshaw isn't first choice. They just went with momentum after Ringrose's injury. Henshaw was fine but regressed over the tournament and back to where we were when we had those two in the past and then Ringrose came back and transformed our attack. McCloskey is an able replacement for Aki but n...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
The points difference speaks volumes Winning is what counts. And we won when and as needed to get the trophy. I do think England and France have a lot to be optimistic about. England will have no fear of us going forward. Lawrence and their backrow are class. As is Ford. Itoje has a great game. Eng...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Penny is great at URC and Euro level. Not sure how he'd do at international level tbf, his size probably counts against him. Connors has a bad injury record, hope he can stay fit. Connors isn't the same type of player as VDF and I don't think is on the radar. Penny much closer to VDF in style but d...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
What's the story with Doak?
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Penny is great at URC and Euro level. Not sure how he'd do at international level tbf, his size probably counts against him.
Connors has a bad injury record, hope he can stay fit.
Connors has a bad injury record, hope he can stay fit.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
- Views: 9916
Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
The backs are a problem for Ireland. No, no they're not. Keeping our best ones fit is the problem. Our first choice backline is absolutely fine. We just didn't see it this tournament. Lowe will need to be replaced soon though. Lowe is a big deal to replace, but he looks his age in a lot of ways. Ou...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
- Replies: 856
- Views: 9916
Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Scotland Match thread
The backs are a problem for Ireland.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
15, 9, 10 and 1 Not worried about 15. Frawley was 4th choice (and nowhere near as bad as suggested) and Larmour 5th choice (again nowhere near as bad as suggested). When you're comparing Keenan to Frawley, of course it's stark. No different to any best in their position in the world compared to mos...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
I do wonder.of it's a conditioning thing and everything was geared towards last October 🤔 We'll see how Leinster finish out the season - must be a lot of fatigue in their squad. Speaking of, was Ringrose concussed again today? Thought Quinlan said he thought he was but play didn't stop and the matc...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Farewell sweet prince
- Replies: 19
- Views: 609
Re: Farewell sweet prince
Are we sure he's done and not going to SA? He doesn't seem like the type of guy who'd be arsed with that in fairness. Still remember his games against Aus in 2016 I think? He was immense and he's rolled back the years in important games since. Hope he enjoys retirement international rugby if that's...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Yeah, no real young FBs coming up behind Keenan either right?
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Can maybe get a year or two out of Rob Bal before his pace goes. It'd be nice to see him involved.
Hansen and Keenan back will be huge.
Hansen and Keenan back will be huge.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
He played most of his season there for Toulouse. And he played very well against Wales. But that English rush defense got to him. Galthie wanted to test Barre as well. Barre was pretty good, cant drop Ramos though given his boot and size. Size? He seems very long and girthy on tv. Guess Barre has s...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
If Ringer was concussed again that's not good at all.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Really not controversial for me. Saw it in real time and gritted my teeth waiting for the arm to come out. Do a few of those get missed a game? Sure. Is it an illegal tackle? yes. It was a tired attempt he got wrong. Always a risk with those low tackles that the ball carrier's leg gets there before...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Yep, both England and France have a lot of space to improve. France need a better front 5 IMO. Outstanding backs and back row France's front 5 were more than fine especially with Meafou and Flament. France's main issues were mostly at 10 (other than his world class goalkicking, Ramos was total shit...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:08 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Barre was pretty good, cant drop Ramos though given his boot and size.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
England at last got the makings of a decent side, but still not sure about where we go with centres. Lawrence & freeman I’d written Lawrence off after the Scotland game, but he’s showed some class and character, so yes could do a job Showed a lot of class and character, both against us and France h...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
- Replies: 703
- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Ramos at 10. Weird experiment.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 524579
- Views: 28405407
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
We are fortunate winners TBF On tonight's performance France or England would flatten us physically and in the backs. You’re comparing their best with our worst . We deserved to win the championship, nothing fortunate about our wins The points difference speaks volumes Winning is what counts. And w...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
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- Views: 9058
Re: France vs England - Official 6 Nations Thread - 16 March 24
Antonio is a complete meme player.blindcider wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:57 pmFrance need a better front 5 IMO. Outstanding backs and back rowFloppykid wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:56 pmYep, both England and France have a lot of space to improve.franch fan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:53 pm
lol France are a totally different beast with Ntamack and especially Dupont.