The Rugby Union Thread

cj73

Why was that brought back on video evidence?  hashtag bitter scot

wasn't leading to a score, wasn't a decision about lines

koneguitarist

Wales are not playing well, but still winning, mark of a good team!  /:)

snakemanStoo

I get the feeling that although there are some dangerous players for France, they're playing as 15 individuals rather than a cohesive team.

koneguitarist

A win is a win, but i cant help but feel these late try's are gonna haunt us on the last weekend. 

scrumhalf

I saw the first few minutes of the first half and then fell asleep. Managed to stay awake for the second half but it took some effort.

Gassage

I have to take my hat off to Wales' defence. It was stunning.

And, Jonathan Davies just is class- he made so many of the decisions.

France- Lauret and Ghirado had different games to the others- they were magnificent in defeat- Lauret's one handed gather in defence was sublime. And, for those that watch the French league, Trinh-Duc is by miles the best fly half in France and has been for years and proved it again.

Rob Evans- this man will go all the way- he reminds me of (a fit) Alex Corbisiero and as Corbs on his Lions form is world class and then some, that's a compliment from me.

Gassage

Wayne Barnes

He is the John Petrucchi of rugby

Technically brilliant, no empathy whatsoever.

lloyd

I'll look forward to watching that game back. Not that it was the most beautiful game to watch.

Our defence was excellent, JD is pure class, Rob Evans was everywhere on the park, scrum was ok, Warbuton looks back to fitness-also Lydiate must be a dream to play alongside as he hits everything that moves and allows you to do the flash stuff.

France must be the laziest pro rugby side out there-getting back to the line whether defence or attack they were glacial in speed, from the first whistle too so can't be all fitness. Played like individuals as said above.

This game felt the same as my last France game-never felt like we were going to lose, we beat them in every area. They had one nice strike move in the first half.

What I want to watch back and see is from around 50 minutes, just as I felt wales were going to put them to the sword, Barnes gave every decision to them-except one-it felt like they got about 10 pens and free kicks but it's probably less. Obviously can't see from up in the stands what's what.

Thought the LydiateLydiate no arms tackle pen was harsh, but seems like all refs are hot on that at the moment.

I think Wales are looking to open up a bit more-I'd like to see the offloads stats from last night.

lloyd

How was that not back 10 for the tap penalty? They didn't even get behind the try line. From what little I've seen of this game only reffing one team, no wonder Parisse gets so pissed off.

Jalapeno

Better game than last night's 15-man Rugby League exhibition !

lloyd

Jalapeno said:

Better game than last night's 15-man Rugby League exhibition !

More entertaining for the neutral that's for sure! Nice to see some teams trying to create space and run into it rather than the man. Looking forward to this one.

koneguitarist

I think England should win this, but not sure enough to bet on it!

lloyd

koneguitarist said:

I think England should win this, but not sure enough to bet on it!

I'd be surprised if they didn't, Irish win suits us best though.

lloyd

He's a really unlikeable chap Farrell isn't he?

eSully

well that's a let off for Ireland

lloyd

Right decision for me that. Ireland under pressure for a while now though. Billy V is having some joy.

lloyd

Nigel "best ref in the world" Owens has to get his screen time every fucking game he runs the line.

lloyd

Fucking horrendous handling from England is letting Ireland off.

lloyd

Ireland use that loop around move with Sexton off virtually every attacking set piece.

eSully

england will be disappointed with that score line. In some ways their own enemy but by no means is it all negative for Ireland.