The Rugby Thread

[Buzzo]

Yeah - really tight one to call. I on the other hand fancy Leinster. I think Leinster have more to offer. Going to be a war though.

Just watched the Clermont v La Rochelle game. Clermont won at a canter.

[Buzzo]

Pretty dull first 30, but maybe finally a try?

EDIT: nope.

Yellow for Saracens for persistent fouling.

[Buzzo]

Try.

10-0 Leinster. I think they’ve got this.

[Buzzo]

Wow. Great comeback from Saracens.

10-10

Last 10 of first half amazing after 30 dull minutes.

[Buzzo]

Saracens win 20-10. They are such a powerful team.

Other than the last ten of the first half it was up the jumper Rugby. Not my cup of tea.

[Cormack74]

Try.

10-0 Leinster. I think they’ve got this.

You went too early mate

I'm not a Saracens fan but they're like a machine.

Last time round playing a Premiership semi the following week was too much for them and they didn't make the final but this time they can rest players as the semi's aren't for a couple of weeks and they've already secured home advantage.

I've already got tickets for the final and I sense I'll be watching them pick up another trophy.

[Cormack74]

Incidentally whilst I don't much care for Sarries I don't much care for Johnny S either who comes across as a whinging prima donna most of the time so I didn't have any problems seeing him lose.

If he played football he'd definitely be playing for RM, PSG or Barca.

[Buzzo]

You went too early mate

I'm not a Saracens fan but they're like a machine.

Last time round playing a Premiership semi the following week was too much for them and they didn't make the final but this time they can rest players as the semi's aren't for a couple of weeks and they've already secured home advantage.

I've already got tickets for the final and I sense I'll be watching them pick up another trophy.

Incidentally whilst I don't much care for Sarries I don't much care for Johnny S either who comes across as a whinging prima donna most of the time so I didn't have any problems seeing him lose.

If he played football he'd definitely be playing for RM, PSG or Barca.

Can’t argue with any of that.

Totally agree on Sexton btw him or Farrell though .... tough guys to love for any neutral.

[Irishnev]

Can’t argue with any of that.

Totally agree on Sexton btw him or Farrell though .... tough guys to love for any neutral.

Am away in Vienna with the family so did t see this but the score is what I expected.

Re Sexton - a dick in a blue jersey, ok in a green jersey unless we are losing when he becomes a dick again

[Buzzo]

We might miss his talent but he can **** off with his POV.

Sacked Australian full-back Israel Folau says he resisted opportunities to make his situation "a little bit easier" and return to playing because it would be doing "Satan's" work.

Folau was found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's (RA) player code of conduct after he said "hell awaits" gay people in a social media post .

The 30-year-old had his four-year RA contract terminated in April.

Folau was speaking to his church congregation in Sydney on Sunday.

"There have been many opportunities to potentially make the situation a little bit easier," said the fundamentalist Christian.

"I could go back and play the game, get everything back to the way it used to be.

"The way Satan works is he offers you stuff that could look good to the eye and makes you feel comfortable, and if you go down that path all the worries and troubles will go away.

"It is always the will of God that comes first."

[paulg]

We might miss his talent but he can **** off with his POV.

I'm sure his family will agree with his views when he can't get a job anywhere.

[Buzzo]

Glasgow just ran over the top of Ulster tonight 50-20 to reach the pro14 final.

Ulster scores two try’s pretty late on so it was an absolute mauling.

End of the road for Rory Best club wise.

[Irishnev]

Glasgow just ran over the top of Ulster tonight 50-20 to reach the pro14 final.

Ulster scores two try’s pretty late on so it was an absolute mauling.

End of the road for Rory Best club wise.

Leinster but not unexpected, Munster just haven't enough to beat the V best sides

[Buzzo]

Intriguing final.

A complete contrast in Rugby philosophies. Glasgow were on fire last night, some incredible tries.

Stuart Hoggs final game for Warriors.

[Cormack74]

Leinster's ground with the privet hedges bordering the pitch, what's that all about