Rugby World Cup 2023

[deipnosophist]

SA with a proper kicker would have beaten Ireland two weeks ago, what was it, 5 missed penalties? Both France and SA are a heavier unit, and Ireland knocked em back tonight. NZ have a chance in that they've got Argentina to swat aside and lose no one to injury or suspension. Tomorrow is 'D day', England should dismiss Fiji quite handy, and then it's the headliner, top bill, showtime, the big kahuna.... France vs SA.

I am happy to remain a underdog

 

[deipnosophist]

@deipnosophist

You’re welcome.

I replied to the wrong poster, and subsequently deleted...please accept my apologies

 

[Barnfred 55]

Just you Google GAA world games and educate yourself Fred.

Gutting result but the game was always 50/50. They did us proud either way.

I googled it mate but can't say I've educated myself. The scoring confused the hell out of me. Father Murphy seemed to have a decent hurling team though.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I replied to the wrong poster, and subsequently deleted...please accept my apologies

You are amongst friends Deip, no need for apologies here.

 

[deipnosophist]

A great advertisement for a game, which at its most competitive level, is a joy. I am emotionally drained after watching that...extraordinary combat and sportsmanship.

 

[Hackbread]

Well I know who I'm supporting now.

ABTE all the way

 

[davek]

Hard lines Ireland. I just hope England get beat tomorrow.

 

[davek]

How did they have all English officials for that match btw. We saw how that affected the game with pro-All Blacks decisions that robbed the Irish.

Like putting a Dutchman in charge of a Germany v Anyone Else footy match.

 

[TrixyStevens]

Just can’t make those errors against the all blacks. Credit it to them, they defended brilliantly and managed the game as they always do. Sickened for the lads especially Sexton and O’Mahony.

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

How did they have all English officials for that match btw. We saw how that affected the game with pro-All Blacks decisions that robbed the Irish.

Like putting a Dutchman in charge of a Germany v Anyone Else footy match.

Wayne Barnes has refereed more NZ losses than any other referee in history.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Never watched a game. Do they have red cards in Rugby ?

No, they give out scholarships to eton.

 

[Wizard]

Never watched a game. Do they have red cards in Rugby ?

Yeah they do. Yellow card means you get 10 minutes in the sin bin. Red card means you’re off and then they assess after the match what suspension you will get depending on the offence.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Wayne Barnes has refereed more NZ losses than any other referee in history.

He's reffed more games than any other ref in history.

 

[Toffeepot]

Shouldve won that tonight
Couple of poor errors punished brutally, line out wasn't great again but should've got another over the line
Barrett's hold up for that try could be the winning moment of the WC

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

He's reffed more games than any other ref in history.

I don't think Barnes had much to do with the result, he might have been a bit strict on the Irish prop but at the same time the yellow to the NZ half back was also potentially harsh, but understandable.