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by Brian9848
Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

It should have been a simple exit after a great score, and yet Connacht..
by Brian9848
Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Fabulously entertaining and yet infuriating in equal measure.
by Brian9848
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Connacht's basics .. Jesus. Very keen to be creative and do all the flash stuff though.
by Brian9848
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Carty will not exactly be getting a Medal for Valour, will he? He really pulled out of that collision yielding the ball and try to Leicester.
by Brian9848
Sat Apr 03, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

The quality of Exeter's fast ruck ball can make any defense look fallible especially if the 1/2 backs are marshaling play as effectively as Exeter's. It's gong to be some heavyweight contest next week, and discipline/set-piece will be critical.
by Brian9848
Sat Apr 03, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Munster v Toulouse
Replies: 434
Views: 25452

Re: Munster v Toulouse

Munster were a totally different team to last week. They played with intensity and conviction and proved that they can still play ball with the big boys. It was refreshing to see us put the box kicking to one side and throw the ball around, which we were very good at. They really REALLY need to lea...
by Brian9848
Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 145263
Views: 7815179

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Incoming... https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/01/business/bristol-myers-taxes-irs.html Yesterday the WH released this: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/ Biden is not just calling for ending what the paper termed the global "race ...
by Brian9848
Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leinster vs Toulon, April 2nd, 5.30pm
Replies: 66
Views: 4905

Re: Leinster vs Toulon, April 2nd, 5.30pm

Nolanator wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:50 pm Harsh on Dave.
Yep, Larmour fortunate to retain place. Always think we benefit from Fardy starting in these games as well.
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

RWC winning coach Rassie Erasmus didn't win a trophy at Munster, but the same gameplay won SA a World Cup. There were some of the same criticisms of imbalanced attack, too much box-kicking etc. and that they were well off the pace when stuffed by Saracens etc.. I also recall complaints being leveled...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

danthefan wrote: Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:49 pm Was stripping the ball way before knees down, good refereeing, Stander just probably upset at how poor a game he was having in attack only to get manhandled like that.
Beirne and Stander looked like they had nothing left in the tank after Scotland, then England.
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

DDA looks miles off the pace in a couple of those clips. How is that the same fella who played for the Boks in the World Cup. Chris Farrell looking more name than game these days as well It's amazing what happens when your pack in being completely squeezed, and you can't generate any quick front fo...
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

A coaching ticket of Graham Henry and Wayne Smith wouldn't have changed the result today. There is no such thing as a winning game plan when you are being completely denied ball, and the opposition can competently use theirs. Sometimes, other teams are simply better.
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Vaccine Passports - A Poll
Replies: 591
Views: 27859

Re: Vaccine Passports - A Poll

Open the economy up... Open all businesses (pubs, restaurants, stadiums, venues etc.) for the vaccinated until such point that 80-85% of the population is vaccinated (or whatever constitutes herd community), and then eliminate all "temporary" restrictions. During pandemic, there is no reason that a ...
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

Given Porter's development, I can understand how seductive it must be to think about having Porter & Taidgh on the field at the same time even though I think Porter should remain at TH.
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

CM11 wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:14 pm Lads Larmour has barely played this year, go easy on him.
And probably can't see him getting too much playing time for rest of season if everyone is fit. Leinster have more reliable options
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

McGrath had a great game, good decisions and looked solid. He's a much better player than some on the bored care to admit. Well, if McGrath couldn't have a great game today given the armchair ride he had... All the more reason to question the likes of Ross Byrne.. Echo comments about Ruddock. He wa...
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

Munster didn't seem to have any plan A today, let alone plan B. The whole 'pashun' thing seemed to be lacking too. Leinster not very efficient with the possession, but the forwards were very dominant :thumbup: Not sure you can have any plan when you are so dominated in possession. Any plan requires...
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

Larmour has had a woeful game There's been no room for any of the wings, tbf, problem is when Larmour has no room he goes to the stutter step, and it just doesn't work. Shite kicking and other issues don't help, obv. I'd take Dave over him every single time. Larmour just has too many holes in his g...
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

Munster haven't been able to put Leinster under pressure at any time...just squashed.
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

Mulleh wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:37 pm Whatever about Murray... why the fudge doesnt he get hooked? Goes for Joey too.

Exact same would happen in Irish team
Whatever about Murray, exactly what ball has Carbery had to play off? How many touches has he even had in this game, never mind off he front foot?
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

How is this still a one score game?
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

CarrotGawks wrote: Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:03 pm Carbery masterclass in the second half I think.
Munster will need to win some good ball first.. there was nothing in the 1st half.
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster
Replies: 801
Views: 44162

Re: Showpiece of the year, Leinster v Munster

Leinster pretty comfortable everywhere except on the scoreboard. Final pass and all that with one lad in particular knowing what he must work on n the off season.

Munster will need more, a lot more to win this game. At a minimum, they''ll need some ball.
by Brian9848
Thu Mar 18, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Would much prefer to see us have a depth chart so that players can compete for their spot and more importantly that the style of play isn't compromised whenever there is an injury. Moving Henshaw out 1 when he has been excellent at 12, and moving Beirne who has been the arguably the tournament's bes...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

The bang of MOC off the team at the moment is overwhelming. It’s like they are getting the creative play coached out of them. Like Catt, another coach who attempted to have players play in a less structured way? It resulted in some stilted, hesitant attack with players less attuned and comfortable ...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm
Replies: 990
Views: 43244

Re: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm

This Irish team lacks the balance and cutting edge to hurt the likes of England. England will not be starved of possession, and they can defend blunt.
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm
Replies: 990
Views: 43244

Re: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm

Lineout outstanding (Kelleher can't even throw straight to 2 under pressure), breakdown really strong and accurate again. Scum decent. We have the cutting edge of a sausage. With all that possession, we can create through the boot and that's it. We need to go completely back to structure as our atta...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm
Replies: 990
Views: 43244

Re: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm

DOB wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:27 pm Ireland; Awarded free-kick around halfway, Sexton kicks.

Scotland; Awarded free-kick around halfway, keep ball in hand and score try.
Yeah, but it's best given our options. I'm surprised we didn't kick it straight out and just win the ball back off the Scottish lineout
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm
Replies: 990
Views: 43244

Re: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm

If Scotland could win a lineup, we'd could be in trouble...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm
Replies: 990
Views: 43244

Re: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm

All our play going through Sexton, and if he isn't completely on it, our attack looks awful as there are no other playmakers outside him. We have had an excellent platform for most the first half off which we could play and it says a lot that the up and under outside the Scottish 22 remains our best...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm
Replies: 990
Views: 43244

Re: 6N Rd.4 - Scotland v Ireland, Sun Mar 14th KO @ 3pm

From 10 through 13, we continue to show that we need to play to a script as our passing, running lines, and option taking are just hesitant, lack conviction and are just too limited at this level.
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread
Replies: 3271
Views: 279534

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

everbody fart..
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 4:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread
Replies: 3271
Views: 279534

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Win the start, that its. There simply isn't a race, but a ceremonial procession to the finish line. I fancy the more maneuverable LR to win one of the three remaining Kiwi port entries. You know neither port entry won yesterday right? More breeze due tomorrow will add a different dynamic Yeah, but ...
by Brian9848
Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread
Replies: 3271
Views: 279534

Re: Americas Cup - OFFICIAL match thread

Win the start, that its. There simply isn't a race, but a ceremonial procession to the finish line. I fancy the more maneuverable LR to win one of the three remaining Kiwi port entries.
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N R4. ENGLAND vs FRANCE. Sat, 16:45
Replies: 555
Views: 28492

Re: 6N R4. ENGLAND vs FRANCE. Sat, 16:45

Quality of breakdown work from both teams producing really fast ruck ball. Helps that teams are being quite disciplined in not competing that much on the ground, but ref also playing his role.
by Brian9848
Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6N R4. ENGLAND vs FRANCE. Sat, 16:45
Replies: 555
Views: 28492

Re: 6N R4. ENGLAND vs FRANCE. Sat, 16:45

Quality of attacking play from both sides has been really impressive. Both teams are being stressed right across the park. Exceptional, high quality stuff.

Suppose that French exits are a "work-on" in terms of options and execution.
by Brian9848
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Treacy might be well advised to take up woodworking or see if he can get an internship at some firm
by Brian9848
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Christ, Sheehan has been brilliant!
by Brian9848
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Charger21 wrote: Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:27 pm Byrne injured. FFS
Being physically resilient, and resistant to injury, is something that is heavily weighted in US pro sports when drafting players, and seems to be underweighted in rugby. It's very concerning that Byrne can breaks down on a goal kick, or in a warm-up. just cannot depend on him.
by Brian9848
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 524553
Views: 28403538

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Find Premiership or Top 14 clubs that have a real need for players in their position and arrange a 12-24 month loan deal for Sheehan, Dunne. There is a line forming in the back row as well. These guys need to play to develop and reach their potential.