The IRISH RUGBY thread

[seafoid]

Do that mean 20 box kicks from Murray? Park spreads the game out a whole lot better. Murray takes too long to get the ball out from the scum.

Casey is a better option.

Murray has more experience and took it handy with the box kicks on Saturday

[seafoid]

Italy beat Wales last year thus ending a 36 game losing streak and are definitely an improving team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPCXqe2RuE

[johnnycool]

Do that mean 20 box kicks from Murray? Park spreads the game out a whole lot better. Murray takes too long to get the ball out from the scum.

Better starting with Casey to see what he's really like against Dupont. It's a big step up, but we'll need a backup for the WC and Murray isn't going to be enough.

[seafoid]

Do that mean 20 box kicks from Murray? Park spreads the game out a whole lot better. Murray takes too long to get the ball out from the scum.

Better starting with Casey to see what he's really like against Dupont. It's a big step up, but we'll need a backup for the WC and Murray isn't going to be enough.

Not against France imo. Dupont is world class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HaRmde7go4

[seafoid]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/02/07/argument-for-eight-nations-will-grow-if-rugby-gospel-wants-to-be-spread/the Italians are gathering momentum under their impressive young captain, Michele Lamaro. His was the first appointment made by the head coach, Kieran Crowley, when he took charge in November 2021, the idea being to look forward rather than endlessly backwards. “There had been so much negativity around their results, and the players feel that,” said Crowley.

Crowley’s other main focus has been to encourage his squad to enjoy their rugby more, hence the “attack, attack” style that is increasingly their default setting. “We needed to find a way to play and we had to find an identity,” the New Zealander said last year. “By an identity I mean we had to be known for the way we play and what we bring to the table. If you do that consistently, you get some credibility and respect. That’s been our driving force. If you get better and better at what you do, the results will come your way.”

[Estimator]

Gatland has changed tack for the Scotland game, out go the over 30s - AWJ, Tipuric and Faletau. First two out of the squad completely.
In - Dafydd Jenkins (21), Tommy Reffell (23) and Christ Tshiunza (21)

[seafoid]

Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, McCloskey, Lowe; Sexton (capt), Murray; Porter, Herring, Bealham; Ryan, Beirne; O’Mahony, van der Flier, Doris

Matt Williams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0NId2U7WMc

[gallsman]

Good win for the U20s. Looked really dominant in the first half but let France back into it. Had to come back to win it a few times.

[pbat]

Great win, rode their luck at times. After the U20 six nations I promote that lad Prendergast to the senior squad and bring him to the world cup

[Gmac]

Quick starts have  been a key part  of Irelands games lately and a great bonus for any team to have and something teams of all codes search for .

[Newbridge Exile]

Any recommendations on pubs close to the aviva to grab a few pints before the game?( We Are on the red route /Bath Road entrance )

[JoG2]

Any recommendations on pubs close to the aviva to grab a few pints before the game?( We Are on the red route /Bath Road entrance )

All pubs will be lively of course, Searsons great for a stout, sip it outside, good atmosphere. 10/12 mins dander then to Bath Avenue

[Tony Baloney]

Any recommendations on pubs close to the aviva to grab a few pints before the game?( We Are on the red route /Bath Road entrance )

All pubs will be lively of course, Searsons great for a stout, sip it outside, good atmosphere. 10/12 mins dander then to Bath Avenue

Searsons a good option. It'll be busy but big enough to cope. The crowds in places like Slatterys nearer the ground are just silly.

[Wildweasel74]

As good a try as that looks, it's slack as f**k from the Irish, about 3/4 missed tackles plus the heavies couldn't get bck to straighten the defensive line.

[Rudi]

Good game, millimetres in that try.