The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

Hard fought win and maybe not fully deserved tbh, Italy are a very different side which is great to see. It’s easy to patronize them when they are putting it up to others but they have some really too players. They beat up our scrum, we’re good in the lineout and dangerous in broken play. Add that to their physicality and passion and you have a serious side.

People wanted to kick Italy out a few seasons ago but they are there on merit now. They u-20s are v good also

[Sus]

Glad the Irish won today, but Italy were the better team in that first half. Quite the second half improvement from the boys in green

Man, I was thinking of you this afternoon Buzzo - what a great result. Was a bit worried for you in the second half until that last try, which took the wind out of englands sails

The Irish at the pub I was at celebrated that try like it was an Irish boy scoring

[Irishnev]

Bring a Scottish fan must be infuriating, you know what you can do but only rarely do you deliver. I thought England would be far too strong and ye do that, maybe it’ll carry into the rest of the games. A triple Crown becomes a real possibility now

[Buzzo]

I thought it was going to be the first Calcutta cup match at Murrayfield I’d missed since 2017.

Got a call from my brother in law at midday to ask if we wanted to go to watch the game. He takes an exec box at Murrayfield. What a day. Only tough part was having to Sophie’s choice a decision on which of my sons went with me as my wife wasn’t bothered.

Being able to walk inside and watch bits of the game next to free bar is pretty sweet. 5 course meal. Champagne reception. Ex players popping in.

And then beating the English

We’ve a really robust record against them now only 2 defeats in 10 years. Pre match I really didn’t know what to expect. There were a few England supporters in the box and equally they seemed unsure. Atmosphere was immense tho and Finn was on fire. The one thing I do love about rugby is win or lose you typically chat to opposing supporters post match and being able to handle that is all part of the game. The England supporters I spoke to were really sound.

We just need other country’s to also wear white now I think….

It ended up being a fairly comfortable afternoon which was unexpected. I always think England don’t pick their best team - or the one I’d consider to be the best team. But we turned up big time.

Going corporate has probably ruined going to any live sport event for me now, but what can you do.

Watched the Ireland game pre match and Italy are ****ing good now. One forward pass away from what would have been a massive upset. That said they are so good that there is equally no shame in just squeaking past them. Their scrum dominance was mental. That scrum when Furlong popped out

[ame]https://twitter.com/itvrugby/status/2022699569100853558[/ame]

[Buzzo]

Bring a Scottish fan must be infuriating, you know what you can do but only rarely do you deliver. I thought England would be far too strong and ye do that, maybe it’ll carry into the rest of the games. A triple Crown becomes a real possibility now

You just never know with us I’ve still pretty much zero expectations of the tournament. But you need to enjoy the big wins and yesterday was pretty sweet.

[Irishnev]

I thought it was going to be the first Calcutta cup match at Murrayfield I’d missed since 2017.

Got a call from my brother in law at midday to ask if we wanted to go to watch the game. He takes an exec box at Murrayfield. What a day. Only tough part was having to Sophie’s choice a decision on which of my sons went with me as my wife wasn’t bothered.

Being able to walk inside and watch bits of the game next to free bar is pretty sweet. 5 course meal. Champagne reception. Ex players popping in.

And then beating the English

We’ve a really robust record against them now only 2 defeats in 10 years. Pre match I really didn’t know what to expect. There were a few England supporters in the box and equally they seemed unsure. Atmosphere was immense tho and Finn was on fire. The one thing I do love about rugby is win or lose you typically chat to opposing supporters post match and being able to handle that is all part of the game. The England supporters I spoke to were really sound.

We just need other country’s to also wear white now I think….

It ended up being a fairly comfortable afternoon which was unexpected. I always think England don’t pick their best team - or the one I’d consider to be the best team. But we turned up big time.

Going corporate has probably ruined going to any live sport event for me now, but what can you do.

Watched the Ireland game pre match and Italy are ****ing good now. One forward pass away from what would have been a massive upset. That said they are so good that there is equally no shame in just squeaking past them. Their scrum dominance was mental. That scrum when Furlong popped out

https://twitter.com/itvrugby/status/2022699569100853558

Furlong just came on as well and you could see that stung, tbh after that we matched them comfortably in the scrum. We are without probably 4 props who’d start ahead of the two that played and Furlong has been injured for ages

Sending the bulk of a Lions squad is coming home to roost for Ireland and Leinster now

[Buzzo]

France crushing Wales in second gear.

47-7

20 mins to go.

[Buzzo]

54-7

Dunno what the record 6Ns score is but it must be under threat here.

[Buzzo]

Furlong just came on as well and you could see that stung, tbh after that we matched them comfortably in the scrum. We are without probably 4 props who’d start ahead of the two that played and Furlong has been injured for ages

Sending the bulk of a Lions squad is coming home to roost for Ireland and Leinster now

That and an aging pack.

Italys scrum is a massive weapon. They had real dominance for most of the game. Ours is ****e, mad that we were so dominant on Saturday with a scrum going backwards. Have to credit Townsend and the team they won the tactical battle.

Can they do it against Wales, France and you lot. Doubtful. Unless we get you all to sing God save the King pre match and wear white!!!

[Irishnev]

That and an aging pack.

Italys scrum is a massive weapon. They had real dominance for most of the game. Ours is ****e, mad that we were so dominant on Saturday with a scrum going backwards. Have to credit Townsend and the team they won the tactical battle.

Can they do it against Wales, France and you lot. Doubtful. Unless we get you all to sing God save the King pre match and wear white!!!

haha - our pack isn't too bad tbh, prbably a few very key players Furlong & Beirne are "too old" but the rest if a good age..... probably too many miles on the clock.

[Sus]

I thought it was going to be the first Calcutta cup match at Murrayfield I’d missed since 2017.

Got a call from my brother in law at midday to ask if we wanted to go to watch the game. He takes an exec box at Murrayfield. What a day. Only tough part was having to Sophie’s choice a decision on which of my sons went with me as my wife wasn’t bothered.

Being able to walk inside and watch bits of the game next to free bar is pretty sweet. 5 course meal. Champagne reception. Ex players popping in.

And then beating the English

We’ve a really robust record against them now only 2 defeats in 10 years. Pre match I really didn’t know what to expect. There were a few England supporters in the box and equally they seemed unsure. Atmosphere was immense tho and Finn was on fire. The one thing I do love about rugby is win or lose you typically chat to opposing supporters post match and being able to handle that is all part of the game. The England supporters I spoke to were really sound.

We just need other country’s to also wear white now I think….

It ended up being a fairly comfortable afternoon which was unexpected. I always think England don’t pick their best team - or the one I’d consider to be the best team. But we turned up big time.

Going corporate has probably ruined going to any live sport event for me now, but what can you do.

Watched the Ireland game pre match and Italy are ****ing good now. One forward pass away from what would have been a massive upset. That said they are so good that there is equally no shame in just squeaking past them. Their scrum dominance was mental. That scrum when Furlong popped out

https://twitter.com/itvrugby/status/2022699569100853558

How awesome is that Buzzo! And what a game to watch from the box while stuffing yourself with prawn sandwiches

I guess you have to fly business only now as well, going forward

[labourRed]

How awesome is that Buzzo! And what a game to watch from the box while stuffing yourself with prawn sandwiches

I guess you have to fly business only now as well, going forward

Prawn sandwiches doesn't really fly with a pint of heavy.

I've sampled Murrayfield's corporate as well. I can't remember what i had for main, but the starter was Cullen skink in hallowed out bread, washed down with Macallan.

[Buzzo]

Prawn sandwiches doesn't really fly with a pint of heavy.

I've sampled Murrayfield's corporate as well. I can't remember what i had for main, but the starter was Cullen skink in hallowed out bread, washed down with Macallan.

Aye not a sandwich in sight.

Food was excellent. Booze was excellent. While day was an absolute treat.

Ireland v England about to KO. I’ve a sneaky feeling Ireland are going to get a result here. England have come into the tournament pretty cocky.

[Buzzo]

Scruffy game. George Ford having a shocker.

[Buzzo]

England have been abysmal. So many errors.

Ireland well on top.

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