International rules

[JoG2]

The 1st test is on between 5am and 7am on rte 2. Surely to buck they could have played it earlier or later in Australia to accommodate the Irish viewers, and not slap bang in the middle of night?

[magpie seanie]

Yeah, not fantastic. I'll be watching though. at least at that time of the day my TV might be free!

[From the Bunker]

The 1st test is on between 5am and 7am on rte 2. Surely to buck they could have played it earlier or later in Australia to accommodate the Irish viewers, and not slap bang in the middle of night?

Great - was afraid it would collide with ''Murder she Wrote'' on ITV3 on Sunday. Plan to go for a few pints Saturday night, come home late at about 2am and get a good night sleep - getting up at about 10am.

[Maroon Manc]

The 1st test is on between 5am and 7am on rte 2. Surely to buck they could have played it earlier or later in Australia to accommodate the Irish viewers, and not slap bang in the middle of night?

I wouldn't be hugely interested in the series but for the GAA to agree to that time is comical or perhaps its their way of phasing it out when quoting poor viewing figures next time round.

[Syferus]

The 1st test is on between 5am and 7am on rte 2. Surely to buck they could have played it earlier or later in Australia to accommodate the Irish viewers, and not slap bang in the middle of night?

I wouldn't be hugely interested in the series but for the GAA to agree to that time is comical or perhaps its their way of phasing it out when quoting poor viewing figures next time round.

Can we stop trying to will this into being the new Railway Cup? Attendances, when promoted properly and with a good percentage of the best of each sport playing, have always been pretty good.

The Irish fascination with negativity knows no bounds. It probably extends even to some delegate circles who should know better.

[lurganblue]

Read that the Irish squad have got a dose of the sh*ts

[Therealdonald]

The 1st test is on between 5am and 7am on rte 2. Surely to buck they could have played it earlier or later in Australia to accommodate the Irish viewers, and not slap bang in the middle of night?

I wouldn't be hugely interested in the series but for the GAA to agree to that time is comical or perhaps its their way of phasing it out when quoting poor viewing figures next time round.

Can we stop trying to will this into being the new Railway Cup? Attendances, when promoted properly and with a good percentage of the best of each sport playing, have always been pretty good.

It was whenever the authorities cut out all the shlapping that it lost its verve. Adults loved watching it then. Now its a day out for youth teams (and a good day out at that for kids). But it lost its lustre for me when they phased out good cutting matches like Canavan v Akermanis, Barry Hall v Anthony Lynch, McGeeney v The whole of Australia (and winning) and finally Geraghty v The whole of Australia(and losing....horribly)

The Irish fascination with negativity knows no bounds. It probably extends even to some delegate circles who should know better.

[the goal was on]

the fact the aussies had first training session today tells you all you need to know whilst irish lads been at it past 3months most weekends.

[Syferus]

the fact the aussies had first training session today tells you all you need to know whilst irish lads been at it past 3months most weekends.

What?

[longballin]

the fact the aussies had first training session today tells you all you need to know whilst irish lads been at it past 3months most weekends.

What?

they couldn't care less...

[Syferus]

the fact the aussies had first training session today tells you all you need to know whilst irish lads been at it past 3months most weekends.

What?

they couldn't care less...

He said we'd been training for three months.

[armaghniac]

Not like the good old days
https://www.rte.ie/archives/category/sports/2017/1108/918459-australia-win-final-test/

[Aaron Boone]

the fact the aussies had first training session today tells you all you need to know whilst irish lads been at it past 3months most weekends.

Australia are favorites for tomorrow, so maybe they are well-prepared.

[Farrandeelin]

Looking forward to listening to Marty Morrissey telling us where the Irish players are from throughout the game.

[Captain Obvious]

Australia 14 Ireland 24 latest score. M Murphy with a goal at the start of the 2nd quarter, left totally unmarked. A mildly entertaining contest, the physicality that was talked about before the game hasn't been seen yet. The 34c heat will probably catch up with the Irish lads eventually.