The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

Didn’t watch the Ireland game, but that’s the sort of red we normally get. The fact it was upgraded in the bunker is farcical.

Absolute game killer.

I “watched” both, it reminded me of an Ireland 7/8 years ago vs NZ game. They were pretty ****e for an hour and we weren’t ruthless and then bang bang and we were dead. They turned it on a big at the end. Our first game so we were under cooked as well.

Tbh, I think we are at the end of an era now, so many of our great players are pushing on and I’m not sure of the level of those coming through. I think England will kick on now and we’ll be fighting ye for third spot in the 6 Nations again

[Irishnev]

Didn’t watch the Ireland game, but that’s the sort of red we normally get. The fact it was upgraded in the bunker is farcical.

Absolute game killer.

Harsh red I thought and this was “just” a pen

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[Buzzo]

Honestly, I don’t think that’s a card as Osbourne (I think that’s him) has dropped his height. But you see them given and in the context of Beirnes which surely set the tone for the match then there’s questions to be asked.

Also I’d be absolutely screaming for it if it happened against us also

For me Beirnes is a yellow, he’s upright and no attempt to wrap. But it is a ridiculously soft red.

[Buzzo]

Looks a bit worse from this angle. Dunno all so subjective.

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[Zapater]

I was watching the football but kept an eye on it. Near the end of the game, I think it was Crowley put a no armer/semi spear on Barrett was shocked that wasn't a yellow as for me it was definitely worse than the red now that I've seen the replay.

[Zapater]

Probably one for Nev but others may also be able to give some insight. I'm probably going to book a ticket to the Bok - Ireland game at the Aviva on the 22nd. Through official channels, the only options available are way back in row Z (sections 500-520) most of these. My mates have already booked so I'll definitely be sitting by myself. Are these okay for viewing and atmosphere?

I see there are better tickets available at similar prices through websites like Ticombo - I know that these are generally good but do carry an element of risk - is the risk worth it or is the viewing experience in the stadium quite similar regardless of where I'm sat?

[Buzzo]

I’ve not been.

But… Have you checked the view from my seat website? People take pics of… well you get it… can be a good way to make decisions. Even if its not the exact seat you can see from the block? I use it all the time m.

https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/venue/Aviva+Stadium/

[Irishnev]

Probably one for Nev but others may also be able to give some insight. I'm probably going to book a ticket to the Bok - Ireland game at the Aviva on the 22nd. Through official channels, the only options available are way back in row Z (sections 500-520) most of these. My mates have already booked so I'll definitely be sitting by myself. Are these okay for viewing and atmosphere?

I see there are better tickets available at similar prices through websites like Ticombo - I know that these are generally good but do carry an element of risk - is the risk worth it or is the viewing experience in the stadium quite similar regardless of where I'm sat?

I’ve been to the Aviva a few times and in general all views are ok. I do think if you can get do better than row Z I’d try it The third party website is something I try to avoid if possible

Anyway you’ll be in Dublin, sorry about that

[Zapater]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[Zapater]

****ing ridiculous that. Was sure we were dead and buried. France let us off the hook but couldn't imagine that scoreline. Didn't even steal it by a point or two, wow.

First half was brutal though, was some of the most fiercely contested play I've seen.

[Irishnev]

****ing ridiculous that. Was sure we were dead and buried. France let us off the hook but couldn't imagine that scoreline. Didn't even steal it by a point or two, wow.

First half was brutal though, was some of the most fiercely contested play I've seen.

We are in Madrid and I was out all day yesterday so saw none of the games. Just watched all the highlights and ye guys are ridiculous, I think in my lifetime this is the best ye’ve been and by a distance. I think that ye’ll hammer Ireland as well. France are better than most, even without DuPont but missing him vs ye is too much.

NZ are back to their annoying old selves, not great but they find a way to win vs the likes of us and Scotland.

[Buzzo]

Yeah our game was frustrating. Gave them a 17 point start, then Herculean effort to get level. Darcy doesn’t ground one which given how on top we were at that point might have seen us home. Mackenzie was phenomenal from the bench.

Watched the second half of France v Boks. Agree the ****ing grit and mentality to see that home, ultimately comfortably was incredibly impressive. No team controls a Rugby pitch like the Boks. Never make poor decisions. Never shirk a challenge, and each player is all in.

[Buzzo]

Leinster v the Wallabies!

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[Buzzo]

South Africa flexing. Beating the NH with 14 men.

[Sus]

Really enjoying this NZ v Eng game. Impressive from the Poms after going 12-0 down, but NZ have been pretty disappointing in the second half.

Not enough precision, long may it continue