The Official Irish Rugby Thread

anonymous_joe · Post by **anonymous_joe** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:05 am

camroc1 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:52 pm Good blow out for Leinster, left a few tries behind them.

I thought that Ruddock was immense, and obv. thought he should have played against Sarries; Ringer and Kelleher were also both good.

Hard to judge as the Dragons weren't up to Leinster.

Is there much to draw from the game?

The Keenan/Larmour switch seemed sensible, but the match didn;t exactly challenge either.

Likewise with Ruddock getting some gametime.

Any word on Sexton after the game?

camroc1 · Post by **camroc1** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:22 am

anonymous_joe wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:05 am
camroc1 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:52 pm Good blow out for Leinster, left a few tries behind them.

I thought that Ruddock was immense, and obv. thought he should have played against Sarries; Ringer and Kelleher were also both good.

Hard to judge as the Dragons weren't up to Leinster.
Is there much to draw from the game?

The Keenan/Larmour switch seemed sensible, but the match didn;t exactly challenge either.

Likewise with Ruddock getting some gametime.

Any word on Sexton after the game?

Twinge in his calf.

danthefan · Post by **danthefan** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:38 am

It's very rare that I think Leocaster make poor selections, but you'd really have to wonder why Ruddock was sidelined in the past 6 weeks or so.

lorcanoworms · Post by **lorcanoworms** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:07 pm

Ruddock was missed, but the Dragons were awful.

EverReady · Post by **EverReady** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:28 pm

I understand why they didn't pick Ruddock but it was clearly an error. My understanding is they understand that

bessantj · Post by **bessantj** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:37 pm

Hello!

Just logging in to say congrats on the Leinster win. They're an impressive team.

CM11 · Post by **CM11** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:41 pm

bessantj wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:37 pm Hello!

Just logging in to say congrats on the Leinster win. They're an impressive team.

CM11 · Post by **CM11** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:42 pm

Just catching up on the game, Frawley won't last long in the centre if he keeps tackling like that.

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:53 pm

Frawleys tackle was a mess. He ended up getting it from both knees..

12. Ringer
13. Farrell
For the test team? Or are we persisting with bosh at 12 despite clear evidence we need more depth, better lines and more distribution?

earl the beaver · Post by **earl the beaver** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm

What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.

Bogbunny · Post by **Bogbunny** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm

jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:53 pm Frawleys tackle was a mess. He ended up getting it from both knees..

12. Ringer
13. Farrell
For the test team? Or are we persisting with bosh at 12 despite clear evidence we need more depth, better lines and more distribution?

Stewart Moore at 12

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm

earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.

Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.

Bogbunny · Post by **Bogbunny** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:06 pm

jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.
Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.

He's still in better form than the two Connaught guys

Conspicuous · Post by **Conspicuous** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:13 pm

Bogbunny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:06 pm
jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.
Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.
He's still in better form than the two Connaught guys

Aki looked good in his limited post lockdown appearances tbf . I don’t think any of them are the answer though tbh , most teams are now playing with a passer at 12 that can get the ball to pods of fast men in the outside channels very fast . We’re still trying to bosh it up the middle and keep things as simple as possible

Bogbunny · Post by **Bogbunny** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:18 pm

Conspicuous wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:13 pm
Bogbunny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:06 pm
jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.
Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.
He's still in better form than the two Connaught guys
Aki looked good in his limited post lockdown appearances tbf . I don’t think any of them are the answer though tbh , most teams are now playing with a passer at 12 that can get the ball to pods of fast men in the outside channels very fast . We’re still trying to bosh it up the middle and keep things as simple as possible

Agree with Conspic

Conspicuous · Post by **Conspicuous** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:25 pm

Bogbunny wrote: ↑
Conspicuous wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:13 pm
Bogbunny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:06 pm
jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.
Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.
He's still in better form than the two Connaught guys
Aki looked good in his limited post lockdown appearances tbf . I don’t think any of them are the answer though tbh , most teams are now playing with a passer at 12 that can get the ball to pods of fast men in the outside channels very fast . We’re still trying to bosh it up the middle and keep things as simple as possible
Agree with Conspic

Welcome to the world of enlightenment

Bogbunny · Post by **Bogbunny** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:27 pm

Conspicuous wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:25 pm
Bogbunny wrote: ↑
Conspicuous wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:13 pm
Bogbunny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:06 pm
jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm
Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.
He's still in better form than the two Connaught guys
Aki looked good in his limited post lockdown appearances tbf . I don’t think any of them are the answer though tbh , most teams are now playing with a passer at 12 that can get the ball to pods of fast men in the outside channels very fast . We’re still trying to bosh it up the middle and keep things as simple as possible
Agree with Conspic
Welcome to the world of enlightenment

Broken clock and all that ................

hermie · Post by **hermie** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:40 pm

Also agree, not always been Aki's biggest fan but he's been good since the restart. Centre is about the only area of selection for Farrell that doesn't require a lot of thought.

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:45 pm

You'd love to see Farrell to return North just to see how Earls' opinion of him changes.

earl the beaver · Post by **earl the beaver** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:52 pm

jezzer wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:56 pm
earl the beaver wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:55 pm What's Farrell done of late to have people calling for his selection?

The form partner for Ringrose over the past 2 years is big Stu.
Yeah, that's just what Ireland needs. A selfish brainless cnut who dies with it more than a depressed jihadist.

Just a query here, but have you watched McCloskey play?

Because he isn't selfish or brainless.

earl the beaver · Post by **earl the beaver** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:55 pm

Jumper wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:45 pm You'd love to see Farrell to return North just to see how Earls' opinion of him changes.

I think he's a good player but he's barely played through injury and barely gets the ball in Munster's big games he is available to play.

Salanya · Post by **Salanya** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:02 pm

The ref's creepy 'tache

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:11 pm

Pointless box kick by Casey.

IBWT · Post by **IBWT** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:12 pm

Munster love box kicking a bit too much.

camroc1 · Post by **camroc1** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:15 pm

IBWT wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:12 pm Munster love box kicking a bit too much.

It's an awful kickathon so far, alright.

Bogbunny · Post by **Bogbunny** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:16 pm

camroc1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:15 pm
IBWT wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:12 pm Munster love box kicking a bit too much.
It's an awful kickathon so far, alright.

Leeds v Wigan a better watch thus far

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:17 pm

Great tackle, then brainless penalty by POM.

Risteard · Post by **Risteard** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:21 pm

What the fudge is this obsession with kicking the ball

Yer Man · Post by **Yer Man** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:25 pm

hermie wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:40 pm Centre is about the only area of selection for Farrell that doesn't require a lot of thought.

Unintentionally funny?

camroc1 · Post by **camroc1** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:25 pm

That's not even a penalty, never mind a YC !

Jumper · Post by **Jumper** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:26 pm

Munster are either poorly coached or poorly educated.

Risteard · Post by **Risteard** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:27 pm

Jumper wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:26 pm Munster are either poorly coached or poorly educated.

That JOD penalty was utterly moronic

Salanya · Post by **Salanya** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:27 pm

camroc1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:25 pm That's not even a penalty, never mind a YC !

Technically it is a penalty.

But there'll be a lot of cards if this is going to be reffed like this at every ruck.

crouchy · Post by **crouchy** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:28 pm

Some properly thick stuff from Munster so far.

Bogbunny · Post by **Bogbunny** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:30 pm

Scarlets have created SROFA

crouchy · Post by **crouchy** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:31 pm

Bosh bosh bosh bosh bosh.

crouchy · Post by **crouchy** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:32 pm

Nice counter attack, scarlets all at sea.

camroc1 · Post by **camroc1** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:33 pm

Nice try.

Munster-fogs · Post by **Munster-fogs** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:36 pm

Wonder what the penalty count is?

quarter2four · Post by **quarter2four** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:44 pm

Any working links for the Munster game?