The IRISH RUGBY thread

[Capt Pat]

New zealand are handed 3 points by the ref. They lead 6-3

[Capt Pat]

Good goal kicking from Sexton, 6-6

[Capt Pat]

Time for another penalty for New Zealand says the ref.

[Capt Pat]

......but the touch judge is cheering for Ireland and Ferris scores from a forward pass.
Ireland-13-9 all blacks

[Capt Pat]

The ref is fuming and immediately awards New Zealand a penalty.

13-12

[Capt Pat]

Boric try for NZ,

13-19

[orangeman]

Boric try for NZ,

13-19

Ireland only themselves to blame  - they just can't hold the ball in the tackle. That lastest spill in the tackle has just cost them 7 points.

[orangeman]

Ireland were up 4 and in a few minutes were down by 6.

[Capt Pat]

Now its 31 16 to the all blacks. At least Ireland tried but I am disappointed with this collapse.

[Maguire01]

Now its 31 16 to the all blacks. At least Ireland tried but I am disappointed with this collapse.

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[Capt Pat]

Carters kicking is killing us. Any other kicke would have missed at least a couple. He is seven out of seven. Heaslip should have passed to Earls on the breakaway.

[Don Johnson]

Ireland were up 4 and in a few minutes were down by 6.

How do you come up with this insight?

[Capt Pat]

Graham Henry, New Zealands answer to Eddie O'Sullivan.

A good coach not a great coach with great players.

[SHEEDY]

some of the all blacks play was outstanding. they never panic and simply blew ireland away at times. the haka still has to be one of the best spectacles in world sport.

[Donnellys Hollow]

Good to see Ireland back playing with a bit of passion but we were still completely outclassed.

It's vital that both O'Connell and Flannery are back for the 6N. The lineout was poor again. Peter Stringer is still the best option at 9 which must be a big concern with so few games left before the World Cup.