The IRISH RUGBY thread

[From the Bunker]

Another quarter final loss incoming

You'd expect so. New Zealand is a proud Rugby nation. As a Rugby nation this is what they live and die for. Bar pockets of strongholds here or there, Rugby in this country is supported like Boxing in the Olympics.

Hopefully they do it. As a Mayo man, I understand the constant failure being thrown in their face.

[seafoid]

Ireland can slow the ABs down they can win. Ireland are more accurate.

[rodney trotter]

That was some try from Japan against Argentina

[bennydorano]

That's a lovely looking alternate Argentina top

[gallsman]

Turning into a cracker here. Some glorious tries.

[tonto1888]

Another quarter final loss incoming

You'd expect so. New Zealand is a proud Rugby nation. As a Rugby nation this is what they live and die for. Bar pockets of strongholds here or there, Rugby in this country is supported like Boxing in the Olympics.

Hopefully they do it. As a Mayo man, I understand the constant failure being thrown in their face.

I genuinely want them to win but we have been here before. I've built my hopes up before only to have them dashed.

[Wildweasel74]

Ireland by 10+

[JoG2]

Ireland by 10+

Agreed... Best team in the world, and will win this tournament

[seafoid]

Another quarter final loss incoming

You'd expect so. New Zealand is a proud Rugby nation. As a Rugby nation this is what they live and die for. Bar pockets of strongholds here or there, Rugby in this country is supported like Boxing in the Olympics.

Hopefully they do it. As a Mayo man, I understand the constant failure being thrown in their face.

I genuinely want them to win but we have been here before. I've built my hopes up before only to have them dashed.

Watch a few episodes of the breakdown. It's very good NZ analysis. The ABs are not firing on all cylinders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyiAu1hzifw

[Rudi]

Eddie Jones not gone just yet. Portugal playing some great stuff.

[Rudi]

Super win for Portugal,  winger 11 was outstanding. Much more to offer than Italy.

[Square Ball]

Enjoyable game that, will Jones be away in the morning and heading to Japan

[Tony Baloney]

Super win for Portugal,  winger 11 was outstanding. Much more to offer than Italy.

Italy should start worrying. Portugal have been playing a really nice brand of rugby and should have had 2 wins. Unfortunately no automatic qualification either.

[burdizzo]

Italy had a tougher group, I'd say. But still - yes, very demoralising for Italy.

[Eire90]

Portugal have played good this tournament never beat by more than 20 points and win and a draw against teams rated higher than them.