Rugby World Cup 2023

deipnosophist · October 14, 2023

Rita_Poon said:
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 · October 14, 2023

Armaghtoffee said:
@deipnosophist

You’re welcome.

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

Barnfred 55 · October 14, 2023

Armaghtoffee said:
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 · October 14, 2023

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

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

deipnosophist · October 14, 2023

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 · October 14, 2023

Well I know who I'm supporting now.

ABTE all the way

davek · October 14, 2023

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

davek · October 14, 2023

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 · October 15, 2023

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 · October 15, 2023

davek said:
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 · October 15, 2023

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

No, they give out scholarships to eton.

Wizard · October 15, 2023

summerisle said:
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 · October 15, 2023

Hinchcliffe's Corner said:
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 · October 15, 2023

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 · October 15, 2023

dublinbluenose said:
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.