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- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Presumably the ideal back row is A 6 who can tackle hard, hit rucks, carry ball, be tenacious and hopefully ferocious for 80 minutes A 7 who can cover ground, get to breakdowns quickly, win ball, be creative in attack and be ahead of the game. An 8 who can do what they both 6 and 7 can do and be a ...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3335059
Re: Do you trust the vaccine?
Some depressingly predictable responses. If the UK had taken longer to approve it then the UK is shit and stupid. If the UK gets it done quickly then the UK is shit and stupid. Can we just accept that as a given now and discuss something else? :P Don't forget that the UK made a mess of containing C...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3335059
Re: Do you trust the vaccine?
Some depressingly predictable responses. If the UK had taken longer to approve it then the UK is shit and stupid. If the UK gets it done quickly then the UK is shit and stupid. Can we just accept that as a given now and discuss something else? :P Don't forget that the UK made a mess of containing C...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Presumably the ideal back row is A 6 who can tackle hard, hit rucks, carry ball, be tenacious and hopefully ferocious for 80 minutes A 7 who can cover ground, get to breakdowns quickly, win ball, be creative in attack and be ahead of the game. An 8 who can do what they both 6 and 7 can do and be a p...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
The Donald's short term mission is not to get vaccine distribution organised nor to arrange a funding package for beleaguered citizens or SMEs. No, the Don is on a crusade to get as many of his bedazzled acolytes to donate as much as they can to The Save The Trump Election Crusade, ie his bank accou...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
- Replies: 40891
- Views: 2077542
Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Gavin Williamson this morning. Genuine quotes. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoTJFYgWEAM7jWW?format=jpg&name=medium :lol: :lol: :lol: Supply of the vaccine to the UK was approved under EU regulations. And, of course, from Jan 1st, Britain will have to import the European manufactured vaccine under EU...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
- Replies: 40891
- Views: 2077542
Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Well, we Irish are "obviously" better at spelling.
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 12:45 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3335059
Re: Do you trust the vaccine?
I trust Pfizer.
They did a great job with Viagra.
Just hold on while I move this out of the way.
I can't see the keyboard......
They did a great job with Viagra.
Just hold on while I move this out of the way.
I can't see the keyboard......
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Mick Mannock wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:20 pm This hearing is incredible -
Yes, Mick. They've all been incredible, which is why they've been kicked out.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
I edited it. I meant Harry
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Sometime next year, looking into development towards 2023, we need to make decisions around 10 and 15. To me its Harry Byrne and Stockdale, both of whom have the personality, both seriously talented and both need coaching, training and experience in those positions at HEC and test level. There, I sa...
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
I personally think Sexton is too old and has been for a while. He gets rattled/exposed against teams higher than Wales' level and in the past year he's even started to look shakey against them. That there isn't a ready made back up doesn't change that fact. Please specify the FACT As opposed to the...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4012
Re: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
Sorry, maybe got the venue wrong.
Just wondering to what you attribute England's failure to get out of their group in their home World Cup.
The general consensus, as far as I am aware is.......
BRAINS
Do you have another answer?
Just wondering to what you attribute England's failure to get out of their group in their home World Cup.
The general consensus, as far as I am aware is.......
BRAINS
Do you have another answer?
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:09 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4012
Re: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
You're obviously an expert on nutrition.
SO what do you think the problem was in Newcastle in 2015.
Carbs, protein, brains?
SO what do you think the problem was in Newcastle in 2015.
Carbs, protein, brains?
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4012
Re: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
It’s almost as if a Rugby league defensive coach has no idea how to attack in Rugby Union. Have Farrell ever coached Rugby League? I was under the impression he has only be employed as a coach in Rugby Union. Rugby league player employed as rugby union defensive coach. A bit like a pig dog coach co...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Much as I wanted James Ryan to be the Irish Itoje, at the moment I think big Dev would have more impact
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:44 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Our pack is as soft as a runny shite nowadays. There's no hard edge to them. I nearly threw my beer at the tv at one stage when we had some nice ball and started spreading it wide. Nice but of depth on the backline yet they were passing it out the line as quickly as possible with no opponent near t...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Ruddockfeckwanker wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:19 pm Right lads- you get to choose one player from your province who is not in squad to start next week. Who ate you having?
Coombes for me.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4012
Re: Well done with Ireland agent Farrell
David Walsh, while openly critical of Ireland's performances, makes some points about that game in the Sunday Times. Without May's 2 great tries and Ireland's reluctance to kick penalties, things might have changed In the second half of Channel 4s 20 minute "highlights", there is not one second when...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
How shite were we? Repetitive predictable. One or two out runners getting caught or driven back Trucking it up the middle and being turned over. For the nth time, being unable to convert a lot of good possession in the oppos 22 into scores. Line-out was good, some good grubbers to the corner, But a...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Just as well we have Henshaw and Ringrose. Are you an actual spastic? The forwards have given the backs nothing this half. Nothing Try not to insult people you don't know with degrading insults about handicapped people. Makes you look insignificant. Both centres were average. Neither can step nor b...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Just as well we have Henshaw and Ringrose.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Stockdale!!!!!!!!
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
McCloskey wants Georgia to have more of the ball
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
You should read the Noddy guide to "back".Willie Falloon wrote: ↑Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:53 pm Anyway, TMO needs to learn the rules of a forward pass.
If the hands go back it isn't forward. That is the clearly stated in World rugby laws.
Clearly not backward from his hands
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
- Replies: 525315
- Views: 28508897
Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Good to watch a game with so few kicks after that kickshit fest yesterday
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Wales v England Match Thread
- Replies: 465
- Views: 25189
Re: Official Wales v England Match Thread
You don't seem to understand that the ball being kicked by Bigger before it hits his hand 8) means it's not immediate and therefor it's a knock on 8) The ball didn't come off Biggar's boot He's doing a really bad imitation of a troll. Don't encourage him... I'm guessing it wasn't knock on in the gr...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:40 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
I don't know which of Guilani or Trump deserve each other more.
I'd say its a draw
I'd say its a draw
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Wales v England Match Thread
- Replies: 465
- Views: 25189
Re: Official Wales v England Match Thread
Do England want to play rugby?
Kick and chase.Boring rubbish
Keep playing Wales
Kick and chase.Boring rubbish
Keep playing Wales
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Wales v England Match Thread
- Replies: 465
- Views: 25189
Re: Official Wales v England Match Thread
Poite has decided that Wales are his penalised side in any scrum infringement. Does it regularly Usual for him, because he hasnt a clue That doesn't make sense. No if you had said "Usual for him because he hates Wales" that would at least make some sense. You'd still be full of shit though You are ...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Wales v England Match Thread
- Replies: 465
- Views: 25189
Re: Official Wales v England Match Thread
Poite has decided that Wales are his penalised side in any scrum infringement. Does it regularly
Usual for him, because he hasnt a clue
Usual for him, because he hasnt a clue
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sticky: The 60’s classics thread
- Replies: 13
- Views: 691
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Jenna Ellis is a total nutjob. From her twitter feed on 23 June this year: I’m going on record now: If they try to cancel Christianity, if they try to force me to apologize or recant my Faith, I will not bend, I will not waver, I will not break. On Christ the solid Rock I stand. And I’m proud to be...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Yeah! USA! USA! USA!! When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside You gotta take a stand - it don't hurt to hide If you hurt my friends then you hurt my pride - I gotta be a man I can't let it slide I am a real American, fight for the rights of every man I'm a real American -fight for what's ri...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4348
Re: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
We never had fearsome forwards. What we had was forwards who could get emotional and play out off their skin on certain occasions. The key to Ireland is the half backs. We were good when we had a 10 who could control the game. Teams should inevitability stick to their DNA . Eddie brought England ba...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4348
Re: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
Maybe you might learn something by asking coaches at Sale, Harlequins, Gloucester, Saints, Bath, Leicester why they let these "soft" Irish teams humiliate them year after year and dump them out at the group stages of the HEC. How to terrify a Saints supporter "I see you've got Leinster in your HEC g...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4348
Re: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
I agree. Last 8 years Only 3 Six Nations (including Grand Slam, Only 6 Pro14 championships Only 2 HEC championships. You're counting Pro14s? :lol: Only 3 Grand Slams ever . Never been beyond an RWC QF ever . Over the long arc of history, you are, by a distance, the worst performing nation in these ...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 4348
Re: Why are Irish rugby players so soft?
I agree. Last 8 years Only 3 Six Nations (including Grand Slam, Only 6 Pro14 championships Only 2 HEC championships. You're counting Pro14s? :lol: Only 3 Grand Slams ever . Never been beyond an RWC QF ever . Over the long arc of history, you are, by a distance, the worst performing nation in these ...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 8976663
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
It's like watching water go down a plughole with these whackos.Muttonbirds wrote: ↑Thu Nov 26, 2020 8:04 pm Towny's reached the pinnacle there. The RW nut jobs are sharing notes on censorship.
Though the vortex gets smaller and smaller as Trump disappears down the drain, they continue to swim against the force..
Canute would love them.