The IRISH RUGBY thread

[bennydorano]

All NZ so far today, hugely under pressure captain Cane nabbing a try to boot. 15.0 approaching ht.

[bennydorano]

Jesus, the Ozzies are in much worse shape than the All Black's, beat 41-17 in Argentina

[bennydorano]

Injury time try, 48-17

[Tony Baloney]

All NZ so far today, hugely under pressure captain Cane nabbing a try to boot. 15.0 approaching ht.

Didn't see a minute of any matches today! That should be a stay of execution for Foster.

[Rudi]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2022/08/17/rugby-player-gets-eight-match-ban-for-sticking-fingers-up-the-backside-of-an-opponent/

Could have stuck this in the wtf thread. Disgusting _ heard of a fella who does it on the gaa pitch too thinks it's great craic. Perhaps being put on a  sex offenders list would change his mind.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

[Milltown Row2]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

[RedHand88]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

Could you describe Munster v South Africa XV as any different? It's as serious as Soccer Aid.

[johnnycool]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

Could you describe Munster v South Africa XV as any different? It's as serious as Soccer Aid.

will it not be one of those midweek games where the touring team give the rest of the squad a bit of a run out like Ireland subs playing the NZ Maoiri's?

[Baile Brigín 2]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

Could you describe Munster v South Africa XV as any different? It's as serious as Soccer Aid.

will it not be one of those midweek games where the touring team give the rest of the squad a bit of a run out like Ireland subs playing the NZ Maoiri's?

I don't think it's even the SA side touring. An intermediate side

[Baile Brigín 2]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

I think the story that CP will meet to decide on allowing it is interesting. The T&C's of that 30m mean they have to, which is why it's been announced ahead of said meeting

[johnnycool]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

I think the story that CP will meet to decide on allowing it is interesting. The T&C's of that 30m mean they have to, which is why it's been announced ahead of said meeting

CP won't like being "bounced" into this decision and whoever is running the Cork stadium will know that in their own time.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Friendly v SA in November in PUC.

Queue the outrage and pretence the GAA have a choice in hosting or not.

Not the first time rugby has been played at Gaelic grounds.. non story, be a bigger annoyance by some if they win the 'friendly' though

I think the story that CP will meet to decide on allowing it is interesting. The T&C's of that 30m mean they have to, which is why it's been announced ahead of said meeting

CP won't like being "bounced" into this decision and whoever is running the Cork stadium will know that in their own time.

They are the ones having meetings to 'allow' it after it's been announced. Rule 42 doesn't cover PUC so why the pretence?

[screenexile]

Huge win for the Argies in NZ and well deserved.

Will hopefully temper a bit of the enthusiasm after Irelands series win... the All Blacks are not in a good place!!

[bennydorano]

NZ 18 Argentina 25. Probably time to downgrade Ireland's World Cup chances. Australia tanked SA 25-17 (score flatters SA) as well. World Cup form & betting is a minefield atm.  NZ coach mightn't survive this one, altho they go again next weekend.