Rugby World Cup 2011

gerry · September 17, 2011, 09:51:47 AM

at last, i thought we were going to need the gooch to come on and take our scores

deiseach · September 17, 2011, 09:56:42 AM

That was as good a passage of play as you'll ever see for Sexton's drop goal. Great handling and getting across the gain line in every phase. Is that really Ireland?

Capt Pat · September 17, 2011, 09:59:42 AM

O Connor 10 minutes for every kick.

Capt Pat · September 17, 2011, 10:02:37 AM

Heaslip was lucky not to get a yellow for that. They will be well rested with joc kicking all the penos.

new devil · September 17, 2011, 10:07:41 AM

Any links lads?

screenexile · September 17, 2011, 10:08:00 AM

Defence unreal it seems they saved that maul defence that was so impressive in the 6N and the Scotland game. Playing ok but need to concentrate on not conceding penalties and not kicking the ball away needlessly!

I would like us to go for the lineout a bit more with this unpredictable ball!

thewobbler · September 17, 2011, 10:15:25 AM

Two very evenly matched teams. Can't believe so many people have Oz as finalists and Ireland as also rans.

TORGAEL · September 17, 2011, 10:17:40 AM

Ireland excellent in the first half. Our scrum is well on top...our back row outstanding !

Shamrock Shore · September 17, 2011, 10:19:42 AM

Much improved after shaky first 10. Scrum
Excellent. Kicking poor from Sexton. It's there for the winning.

CiKe · September 17, 2011, 10:20:27 AM

liked the pick and go from ferris - picking up Genia that is.

Midman · September 17, 2011, 10:22:40 AM

My only worry is that Italy were level with Australia at half time and them got humped

We need even more effort from the lads second half

Game can be watched here

http://www.rojadirecta.me/goto/fanaticosrugby.blogspot.com

but with Argentinian commentary

Capt Pat · September 17, 2011, 10:23:57 AM

Why not kick far out penalties to tye corner? The long range penos with this ball are a waste of time.

Capt Pat · September 17, 2011, 10:26:30 AM

Quote from: thewobbler on September 17, 2011, 10:15:25 AM
Two very evenly matched teams. Can't believe so many people have Oz as finalists and Ireland as also rans.

The second half will tell a tale in relation to how good both teams are.

Carmen Stateside · September 17, 2011, 10:28:57 AM

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/84114/2/watch-australia-vs-ireland.html

mc_grens · September 17, 2011, 10:37:18 AM

Quote from: Capt Pat on September 17, 2011, 10:26:30 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 17, 2011, 10:15:25 AM
Two very evenly matched teams. Can't believe so many people have Oz as finalists and Ireland as also rans.

The second half will tell a tale in relation to how good both teams are.

Also dont forget that Oz are missing arguably the best Hooker and the best 7 in world Rugby today. Need to keep it going here though. C'mon Ireland!