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Rugby OT - First Try
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Well that was a frustrating match to watch as an Ireland fan (particularly as I've just moved to London and had to watch it in a pub full of England supporters), but to be honest I'm happier for us to be brought back down to earth and learn some lessons in the Six Nations, rather than having to learn them in the World Cup.
Just watched the game and we looked very good at points, but seemed to lose a bit of leadership and decision making when the subs were made. Our first phase moves are excellent though, Finn looked good and Hogg was outstanding. Worried for Ireland coming though, as they will want to bounce back. Looking competitive throughout the Six Nations though, which is good!
2019 Americas Rugby Championship started this weekend. USA put a hurt on Chile 71-8, Argentina 2 handled Brazil 54-3, and Uruguay beat Canada 20-17. The most interesting game will
2019 MLR season also started, we are on week 2 now. It's already the most successful pro Rugby league ever in the US lol. It'll be interesting to see if it'll be sustainable mid (5 years) and long term (10 years). That's when we really know if it's viable for the long term if it's still around then. It's averaging like 2.5K in attendance according to some insiders on reddit.
USA is also killing it on Rugby VIIs, 4 straight Finals in the first 4 stops this year (past 2 weekends without the best player and player of the year Perry Baker). Mike Friday is doing a tremendous job. I just hope we can finally win a final for a change lol
Good time to be a Rugby fan in the US.
2019 MLR season also started, we are on week 2 now. It's already the most successful pro Rugby league ever in the US lol. It'll be interesting to see if it'll be sustainable mid (5 years) and long term (10 years). That's when we really know if it's viable for the long term if it's still around then. It's averaging like 2.5K in attendance according to some insiders on reddit.
USA is also killing it on Rugby VIIs, 4 straight Finals in the first 4 stops this year (past 2 weekends without the best player and player of the year Perry Baker). Mike Friday is doing a tremendous job. I just hope we can finally win a final for a change lol
Good time to be a Rugby fan in the US.
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This is a good thing and should be applauded, takes courage.
Luke Pearce has admitted he was wrong to rule out Hogg's try: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-u....mc_id=tmg_share_tw&__twitter_impression=true
Luke Pearce has admitted he was wrong to rule out Hogg's try: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-u....mc_id=tmg_share_tw&__twitter_impression=true
Ben Barba effectively banned from Rugby League for life for beating up his girlfriend.
Can't really blame the NRL. Players need to realise its a privilege to play the game. The RFL also confirm they won't let him play in England.
Rugby union in Australia also say they won't let him switch codes.
Great player but clearly a terrible man. Time to start looking for a new job.
Maybe rugby in Japan will take him.
Can't really blame the NRL. Players need to realise its a privilege to play the game. The RFL also confirm they won't let him play in England.
Rugby union in Australia also say they won't let him switch codes.
Great player but clearly a terrible man. Time to start looking for a new job.
Maybe rugby in Japan will take him.
My little predictions:
Wales - Italy. Wales to win - they have good depth and Gatland knows that, if it's close at 60 min he can bring the players on to see out the tired Italians.
I'd also like to mention that I'm not a big fan of the whole news cycle that Gatland is showing disrespect to the tournament by picking a second string (ish) team for this. Rugby - particularly tournaments - has become a very attritional sport and I would expect any coach worth his salt to have the long term plan in mind. Also, when the World Cup comes round and he has given some new players game time, this will play in to his favour. I may not like his personality (or what I've seen of it, anyway) but he's a very good coach.
England - France. If England play like last time, win for them. If France play like they did for the first 40 minutes, I think it'll still be a win for England but there will be some tired bodies.
Scotland - Ireland. I think this will either be a massive win for Ireland or Scotland will somehow scrape a win without much possession/territory. Our backline needs to take every chance they have and our forwards need to play out of their skin to win this one I feel.
Also, don't know if anyone is interested but saw this:
Bands as Six Nations Covers!
Article with more pics:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/4c74bb82-3159-440d-9bd1-755dde877e5a
Wales - Italy. Wales to win - they have good depth and Gatland knows that, if it's close at 60 min he can bring the players on to see out the tired Italians.
I'd also like to mention that I'm not a big fan of the whole news cycle that Gatland is showing disrespect to the tournament by picking a second string (ish) team for this. Rugby - particularly tournaments - has become a very attritional sport and I would expect any coach worth his salt to have the long term plan in mind. Also, when the World Cup comes round and he has given some new players game time, this will play in to his favour. I may not like his personality (or what I've seen of it, anyway) but he's a very good coach.
England - France. If England play like last time, win for them. If France play like they did for the first 40 minutes, I think it'll still be a win for England but there will be some tired bodies.
Scotland - Ireland. I think this will either be a massive win for Ireland or Scotland will somehow scrape a win without much possession/territory. Our backline needs to take every chance they have and our forwards need to play out of their skin to win this one I feel.
Also, don't know if anyone is interested but saw this:
Bands as Six Nations Covers!
Article with more pics:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/4c74bb82-3159-440d-9bd1-755dde877e5a
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Wales to win with some comfort I think. Very pleased with the team changes, good mix of the tried and relatively untested and some very good attacking potential. I still expect Italy to get two tries though - they've managed at least that in their last 6 six nations games.
France will be wounded and angry, that should make for an interesting game, but England to win.
Scotland - Ireland will probably be the most interesting. England showed Ireland to be vulnerable and most importantly, vulnerable to exactly the sort of thing that Finn Russell is good at (those creative dinky little kicks over and through the line). It'll come down in the end to whether Scotland can retain possession when they have it.
France will be wounded and angry, that should make for an interesting game, but England to win.
Scotland - Ireland will probably be the most interesting. England showed Ireland to be vulnerable and most importantly, vulnerable to exactly the sort of thing that Finn Russell is good at (those creative dinky little kicks over and through the line). It'll come down in the end to whether Scotland can retain possession when they have it.
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Why do they keep playing music in the stadium in the middle of the fucking game?! Its driving me nuts.
think grand slams will become much rarer, you just can't expect ireland, england, or wales to not perform at home. Last year's 6N match at Twickenham, and this yr's 6N match at lansdowne, both between eng and ire, feel like freak results now
Sometimes keeping it simple for another phase is better than trying a smart one and losing the ball. But I guess the great Irish defence at the end of the first half are pushing the players into trying more risky things.
Yep - definitely. It's something that I wish Scotland had learnt.
Can't see us winning this now, but it has been a great test.
the irish commentators couldn't get enough of it, asked joe about it an hour before kick off and he said he hadn't even been out yet
edit: good to see cooney on, murray is still far from his best atm
I thought Poite had a very good game. Excellent at keeping the game moving. Just that one glitch where there was some miscommunication with the TMO, who went back much further than Poite had asked for and answered the wrong question.
Tense old game to watch, that. Glad to see Italy keep up their 2+ tries record in the 6n. Wales as usual missed three of four opportunities and were rather messy in the loose.
Sometimes it doesn't look like they even want to win.
Sometimes it doesn't look like they even want to win.