The Rugby Thread

[Lario]

More genius from Mario!

 

http://www.todayfm.com/Gift-Rugby-Ireland-v-England-2015

[Josef Svejk]

No?

[cochyn]

So, it could all hinge on the Wales - Ireland match on Valentine's day. That should be a fantastic match - could go either way. If we win though, we'll need a cricket score against Italy to get out GD up. Judging Italy's performances this campaign, I can't see it happening.

[Red Banjo]

Errrrr....... What the hell?

 

The valentines day that was 2 weeks ago?

[Guest LFD]

Think Ireland deserved it today.  Wasn't really impressed with either team though.  More enthusiasm than quality really on the pitch.

 

I do like George Ford though.  Think he is a cracking player.

[Welsh]

What a game that was!!!!! Wales defence was superb.

[RedKnight]

Ireland were uncharacteristically sloppy but that Welsh defensive stand, when Ireland were racking up the phases, was intense.

[Bjornebye]

Enjoyed that game apart from the score. How Wales survived that 10 minute spell in the 50 minutes is beyond me. Bad butter fingers screwed Ireland.

[lifetime fan]

It was Ireland's game to take and they fucked it. 

[Byrnie]

Poor decision making and sloppy errors cost Ireland. Fair play to Wales. Hell of a defensive display. Deserved to win. Should be a great finale next week.

[sir roger]

Think England have thrown away the title today.

[George Costanza]

Think England have thrown away the title today.

 

very very poor execution from England yet again.  Its been a huge weakness under Lancaster.  Failing to take gilt edge chances when they are available.  Today was possibly the poorest ever though. Its just bad decision making & coaching.  A genuine World Cup potential winner would have put 40 past Scotland today. England are not ruthless enough.  Burrell is a waste of space at 12, yet again a conservative decision at 12.  & there's still an Armitage hole in the back row

[lifetime fan]

Wales making hard work of this.

[RedKnight]

Italy playing with a point to prove after getting embarrassed last week.

[lifetime fan]

They've been very good so far. I expect the usual pattern of them to tire after 60 minutes and Wales to the pull away then though.

[Guest LFD]

England are favourites with the bookies?!

[RedKnight]

Me too, but any thoughts of a run chase went are gone.

[lifetime fan]

Me too, but any thoughts of a run chase went are gone.

I never thought it was on to start with to be honest mate.

 

I can't see Ireland not winning it.

[Pidge]

Ah fuck... Italy are falling apart here.

[RedKnight]

Hang on a second...

[RedKnight]

George North is Godzilla, Italy are Tokyo.

[Pidge]

Fair play, this isn't all Italy chipping the ball to no-one, Wales have smashed them this half.

[RedKnight]

Scenes now.

[KMD7]

Can Wales win this now on points difference?. Can't see the English or Irish games being as high scoring

[J-V]

Can Wales win this now on points difference?. Can't see the English or Irish games being as high scoring

 

Yes.  Looking likely now.