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- Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fagerson's verdict
- Replies: 73
- Views: 2121
Re: Fagerson's verdict
For both Fagerson and POM the first question is 'was it reckless or accidental?' In both cases the answer was 'reckless'. This means the sanction is a red card unless there are mitigating circumstances. For POM there were none. A red card was therefore the only possible option. For Fagerson, a miti...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Mike Tindall - dodges tax better than he dodged defenders.
- Replies: 82
- Views: 2912
Re: Mike Tindall - dodges tax better than he dodged defenders.
The number of bitter begrudgers on here is something to behold. The whole point of the furlough scheme is to stop people being made redundant. The government is doing this because once they end up on the dole they won’t have a job to go back to, at which point they become the governments problem on ...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Fagerson's verdict
- Replies: 73
- Views: 2121
Re: Fagerson's verdict
POM got done on the replay, in real time the ref actually said it was “unavoidable” because of the way the players were rolling on the ground. It was stupid and reckless from POM and he only had himself to blame but there was considerable doubt about whether he was deliberately aiming for the head. ...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
We just haven't got gamebreakers in the back row or halfbacks with the current age profile and form. Plenty of highly decorated players but none of them are ripping it up at Test level any more. When we do bring game changers into the back three we struggle to get them onto the ball, struggle to ge...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Also on the backs, a huge amount of the big moments from Aki, Henshaw or Ringrose have come off broken/unstructured play. Obviosuly defences at Test level are going to be well drilled but its up to Catt to put the backs into positions where they are asking questions.
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
We just haven't got gamebreakers in the back row or halfbacks with the current age profile and form. Plenty of highly decorated players but none of them are ripping it up at Test level any more. When we do bring game changers into the back three we struggle to get them onto the ball, struggle to get...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
We are well into the classic Irish slump in form now. Too conservative with selection but still keeping it close enough for everyone to cover their arses. It’s already looking like the whole tournament is a write off in terms of developing halfbacks because they’ll be desperately trying to get to 2...
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
We are well into the classic Irish slump in form now. Too conservative with selection but still keeping it close enough for everyone to cover their arses. It’s already looking like the whole tournament is a write off in terms of developing halfbacks because they’ll be desperately trying to get to 2/...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
I don’t think POM went for the head on purpose, Barnes said as much before they called it back for the slow mo. We had a lot of players who showed up today but we won’t be going anywhere without a sharper ten. I can’t understand how kicking for touch has become a lost art. Fifteen years ago most Tes...
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 6 Nations 2021 - Rd. 1 Wales v Ireland Official Thread
- Replies: 1368
- Views: 22042
Re: 6 Nations 2021 - Rd. 1 Wales v Ireland Official Thread
Depth in every position except ten, they need to bring Byrne in and give him a season to get up to speed
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 6 Nations 2021 - Rd. 1 Wales v Ireland Official Thread
- Replies: 1368
- Views: 22042
Re: 6 Nations 2021 - Rd. 1 Wales v Ireland Official Thread
Long road for James Ryan to get back into this side.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Both coaches seem to be getting ready for a million phases and a bit of kick tennis. Farrell seems to be aiming for Warrenball which will probably keep him and Sexton in a job for a couple of years anyway. There is some unreal talent at the Provinces these days but it’s a long hard road for them to ...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Tbf, he's been highly regarded for quite a while now and doesn't seem to be pushing much for a starting spot. Meanwhile McIlroy and Balancoune have been given enough opportunities and have made themselves quite indispensible 6'4" is small for a top 8, even if he looks like an absolute baller. He mi...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:04 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Not sure what Carter has done to be retained. Seems like a poor man's franco who was a poor man's Muller. Reidy has to fit in somewhere too but McConnell should get plenty of opportunities now. Nakarawa might be an ideal mentor to Izuchukwu I thought Carter stepped up in the Euro games. The back 5 ...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
So pack for next season: McGrath, Herring, Moore, Hendy, Nakarawa, Rea, Murphy, Timoney? Still a bit lightweight in the back row unless you put Nakarawa at 6. Or else we've got someone else lined up, but I doubt that's the case McCann surely at 8. When will ulster back their own? You mean like McCa...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Most of the younger members of the squad have been thrown in ahead of more consistent/experienced alternatives when they got their start, we just have a mental block about doing it with tens. Its a big shout for any coach to shuffle their tens because they have such a big effect on the team, its a c...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cricket: Australia vs India TEST SERIES
- Replies: 1593
- Views: 33228
Re: Cricket: Australia vs India TEST SERIES
I feel a bit sorry for this generation of Australian cricketer, resorting to ever more pathetic behaviour in an attempt to match the results achieved by their more talented predecessors.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster
Sexton acting the cunt to the referee, deserves a slap on the wrist
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster
He has moved into on-field coachingMr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:26 pm Good half of rugby, Sexton is gone, when you're using Ross Byrne as your legs its time for the pipe and slippers.
Ulster certainly worthy of the lead.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster
“Both sides playing great rugby”
Names checks three Leinster players
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster
We look very much the form team, but they’ve done well to stay in touch.DiscoHips D'Arcy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:24 pm Thought brace was a bit quick on the whistle there in truth but a great ten minutes from ulster.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster
Is that Toland on the co comms?
Spent ten minutes talking up the physical battle and the minute Coetzee touches anyone he wants a red
Spent ten minutes talking up the physical battle and the minute Coetzee touches anyone he wants a red

- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster

Jokeshop
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Leinster v Ulster
- Replies: 394
- Views: 5255
Re: Leinster v Ulster
Give it a rest Joy FFS
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Moore and Hume both need better consistency in defence. Hume put in a massive hit and then missed a simple tackle for the Connacht try not long after. Fair play to McFarland, morale is way better than it was under Kiss and they all knuckled down and played for each other. Great to see Big Licence of...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
- Replies: 25866
- Views: 627534
Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
BRINO as predicted 

- Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
That hit on VdF is nearly identical to how Henderson picked up his ban. The players should really be keeping their heads down when they're at risk of a counter-ruck. Eventually I think the referees are going to have to call over at the ruck.
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Wasn’t surprised to see Ulster lose and thought it might be useful experience for a few youngsters.
This Munster performance is phenomenal and some of these youngsters deserve a chance to step it up.
This Munster performance is phenomenal and some of these youngsters deserve a chance to step it up.
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Even though the mind is clearly willing, I don't think the body will last, hamstrings are already giving him hassle.danthefan wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:17 pmI'd say the odds are non-zero anyway which is a bit terrifying.fishooks15 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:40 pm Wonder what odds you'd get on a 38 year old Johnny Sexton to start the South Africa game
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
No-arm clearout started that scuffle.
Absolutely f**ked by the officials.
Absolutely f**ked by the officials.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Yer man was a mile offside from the kick and they haven’t even clocked it.
Officials aren’t fit for purpose.
Officials aren’t fit for purpose.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Offside from the kick, where’s Joy now.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Neville doing a Nigel there.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 447668
- Views: 16919724
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Oooooh la la
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:10 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Big One - Autumn Nations Cup FINAL
- Replies: 412
- Views: 12273
Re: The Big One - Autumn Nations Cup FINAL
Itoje called the penalty
Brace should be done.

Brace should be done.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Big One - Autumn Nations Cup FINAL
- Replies: 412
- Views: 12273
Re: The Big One - Autumn Nations Cup FINAL
This guy should never get another Test match, completely one eyed.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Big One - Autumn Nations Cup FINAL
- Replies: 412
- Views: 12273
Re: The Big One - Autumn Nations Cup FINAL
Two knock ons in the run up to that penalty.
France are being robbed here.
France are being robbed here.
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Battle of the Celts: Ireland v Scotland, Sat Dec 5th, KO @ 2:15pm
- Replies: 565
- Views: 20016
Re: Battle of the Celts: Ireland v Scotland, Sat Dec 5th, KO @ 2:15pm
He hasn’t refereed the gate all day.
Very nearly a great wingers finish there
Very nearly a great wingers finish there

- Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Battle of the Celts: Ireland v Scotland, Sat Dec 5th, KO @ 2:15pm
- Replies: 565
- Views: 20016
Re: Battle of the Celts: Ireland v Scotland, Sat Dec 5th, KO @ 2:15pm
Ritchie making a tit of himself
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:44 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Battle of the Celts: Ireland v Scotland, Sat Dec 5th, KO @ 2:15pm
- Replies: 565
- Views: 20016
Re: Battle of the Celts: Ireland v Scotland, Sat Dec 5th, KO @ 2:15pm
Scotland have got away with a lot of cynical stuff to keep themselves in this, I can sense a robbery.