Rugby World Cup 2011

gallsman · September 24, 2011, 01:22:00 PM

Difficult to see how the All Blacks are going to manage to c**k thing up this time. Not that it would have impacted the result, but some of Rolland's decisions were awful. Tackle on Traille in the air, Kaino getting penalised but not binned for an elbow.

boojangles · September 24, 2011, 11:45:03 PM

Whats the opinions on the Scotland- Argentina game? I have been impressed with the Pumas so far and think they could win this by +7.

Aerlik · September 25, 2011, 01:44:15 AM

Well what a week that was! I expected a few complaints but the weeping and gnashing of teeth over our win against the Aussies (or 'us' to appease one or two on this db). Tim Horan was at it yesterday again about the ref saying he shouldn't get another game. And work was deathly silent, until I asked - tongue in cheek- if anyone watched the game. The pregnant pause was eardrum- busting.

And now to make matters even worser...the NZ Warriors beat Murdoch (aka Melbourne) Storm 20-12 in the NRL semi last night. They play Manly next Sunday, and I hope to Feck they paste them cos there is one Manly "fan" I really want to annoy.

rossie mad · September 25, 2011, 05:15:22 AM

Samoa beating fiji 27 7.Very inconsistent game with a ton of knock ons mainly from fiji.
Very unimpressed with fiji in this world cup thought they would put up a better showing.they have been very indecisive today and against the springboks.Loads of talent but dont have the teamwork or the decision making to trouble better ranked teams.
Samoa can still finish second IF they beat south africa.Cant see that happening.

Capt Pat · September 25, 2011, 06:06:57 AM

A ridiculous time lapse problem on the rte commentary over to itv

haze · September 25, 2011, 06:12:35 AM

Bit of of class from Ronan there

Donnellys Hollow · September 25, 2011, 06:14:31 AM

Good start for the Suncroft man!

Ireland could put up a cricket score in this if they want to. Russia are pish poor.

Try for O'Brien.

Capt Pat · September 25, 2011, 06:17:18 AM

Quote from: boojangles on September 24, 2011, 11:45:03 PM
Whats the opinions on the Scotland- Argentina game? I have been impressed with the Pumas so far and think they could win this by +7.

I expect something similar especiallybif Contepomi is 100% but you never know with the Scotch.

Donnellys Hollow · September 25, 2011, 06:25:26 AM

Quote from: Capt Pat on September 25, 2011, 06:17:18 AM
Quote from: boojangles on September 24, 2011, 11:45:03 PM
Whats the opinions on the Scotland- Argentina game? I have been impressed with the Pumas so far and think they could win this by +7.

I expect something similar especiallybif Contepomi is 100% but you never know with the Scotch.

Should be a dour enough contest. Expect either team would be happy to win it 6-3. No tryscorer at 12/1 might be worth a small investment.

Donnellys Hollow · September 25, 2011, 06:44:22 AM

Bonus point secured before ht. Very comfortable so far as you'd expect. We started and finished the half quite well.

gerry · September 25, 2011, 06:48:27 AM

seems everything going irelands way

comethekingdom · September 25, 2011, 06:54:36 AM

Quote from: gerry on September 25, 2011, 06:48:27 AM
seems everything going irelands way

And Hook is still crying!

gerry · September 25, 2011, 07:10:03 AM

i like this ref, can we have him for every game

Donnellys Hollow · September 25, 2011, 07:10:18 AM

Earls gets his second try.

Cronin's darts have been poor. Handful of lineouts have gone astray. Boss has looked quite good but that's to be expected with the pack so dominant. Ross on for Healy. Very important that Ireland avoid injuries in the last half hour.

Donnellys Hollow · September 25, 2011, 07:25:24 AM

Ireland gone very sloppy. Buckley really is a lost cause at this stage.