The IRISH RUGBY thread

[armaghniac]

That's a dirty shoulder on Sexton.

[Tubberman]

Hugh Cahill on RTE is a dose though. Far too partisan and willing to be outraged, like his radio counterpart Michael Corcoran, except Cahills accent is even more annoying.

[screenexile]

Yeah that's more like it!

[trileacman]

Hugh Cahill on RTE is a dose though. Far too partisan and willing to be outraged, like his radio counterpart Michael Corcoran, except Cahills accent is even more annoying.

In "excuses for wales" mode now.

[seafoid]

Wales are trína chéile.
Ireland doing better in the second half. Some lovely passing

[screenexile]

Hugh Cahill on RTE is a dose though. Far too partisan and willing to be outraged, like his radio counterpart Michael Corcoran, except Cahills accent is even more annoying.

In "excuses for wales" mode now.

They are missing a lot of big names to be fair... they are gonna struggle over the next few years though if last night is anything to go by!!

[screenexile]

Jesus what a mistake!!

[Capt Pat]

England totally dominant in the first half but not showing up on the scoreboard. It is looking like Scotlands day. 10-6 up at halftime.

[seafoid]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/six-nations-andy-farrell-finding-treasure-in-pool-of-uncapped-irish-talent-1.4795194

Hansen, with just nine games with Connacht, managed to do what Hugo Keenan did less than 18 months ago, which was to look like he had played international rugby all his life.
Hansen also accomplished what James Lowe was able to do. He brought his character with him onto the field and the crowd could see it.

[Ghost]

Next weekends game against France should hopefully be a humdinger. Arguably the two form teams in International Rugby at the moment. France were mediocre enough for long parts against Italy but finished strongly and you'd expect them to bring that sort of form into next week's game.

[Tony Baloney]

Next weekends game against France should hopefully be a humdinger. Arguably the two form teams in International Rugby at the moment. France were mediocre enough for long parts against Italy but finished strongly and you'd expect them to bring that sort of form into next week's game.

I know it's a bit early but people already calling it a Championship decider.

[johnnycool]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/six-nations-andy-farrell-finding-treasure-in-pool-of-uncapped-irish-talent-1.4795194

Hansen, with just nine games with Connacht, managed to do what Hugo Keenan did less than 18 months ago, which was to look like he had played international rugby all his life.
Hansen also accomplished what James Lowe was able to do. He brought his character with him onto the field and the crowd could see it.

I wouldn't be getting all giddy yet. Wales offered next to nothing in attack, the French game will tell us where Mack is in terms of international rugby.

Promising start all the same.

[Dag Dog]

Hugh Cahill on RTE is a dose though. Far too partisan and willing to be outraged, like his radio counterpart Michael Corcoran, except Cahills accent is even more annoying.

He sounds like Ryan Tubridy!

[Dag Dog]

Hugh Cahill on RTE is a dose though. Far too partisan and willing to be outraged, like his radio counterpart Michael Corcoran, except Cahills accent is even more annoying.

In "excuses for wales" mode now.

They are missing a lot of big names to be fair... they are gonna struggle over the next few years though if last night is anything to go by!!

It's hard to feel sorry for Wales. Their fans are woeful to have to listen to.

[Estimator]

Sexton not in the squad for the French game.

Ireland: Keenan; Conway, Ringrose, Aki, Hansen; Carbery, Gibson-Park; Porter, Kelleher, Furlong; Beirne, Ryan (c); Doris, van der Flier, Conan.

Replacements: Sheehan, Healy, Bealham, Henderson, O'Mahony, Murray, Carty, Henshaw.