Six Nations Rugby 2015
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Poor return for the Italian supporters...sometimes, even professionals fail to show their skills.
The Italians and the Irish (fans, I'm talking about here) were probably the most disappointed. All the other teams had a 'sigh' moment in stock, but I think the Irish expected a W. along with the confident Italians.
This afternoon was the first match I have been able to watch 'en direct' - and it was well refereed, I think, but totally exasperating for everyone...from warm-up to final whistle.
In Greg's 'dreamland' of results one might want, a 60 point thrashing by Wales, operating at full burn - as yesterday - would be a fitting finale. Some reward for a Scots XV too would be nice.
World Cup? Ha ha!
The Italians and the Irish (fans, I'm talking about here) were probably the most disappointed. All the other teams had a 'sigh' moment in stock, but I think the Irish expected a W. along with the confident Italians.
This afternoon was the first match I have been able to watch 'en direct' - and it was well refereed, I think, but totally exasperating for everyone...from warm-up to final whistle.
In Greg's 'dreamland' of results one might want, a 60 point thrashing by Wales, operating at full burn - as yesterday - would be a fitting finale. Some reward for a Scots XV too would be nice.
World Cup? Ha ha!
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Haven't read the papers today but did see this http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/31892551
"By conservative estimates, England blew six clear try-scoring opportunities at Twickenham."
"Overlaps were ignored, support runners scorned, passes thrown forward."
"England remain a likeable team of infuriating inconsistency, capable of looking devastating in patches and demoralising in others."
"More of it can be put down to what is variously known as white-line fever, brain-freeze and butchery."
"By conservative estimates, England blew six clear try-scoring opportunities at Twickenham."
"Overlaps were ignored, support runners scorned, passes thrown forward."
"England remain a likeable team of infuriating inconsistency, capable of looking devastating in patches and demoralising in others."
"More of it can be put down to what is variously known as white-line fever, brain-freeze and butchery."
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Scotland U20s beat Ireland U20s tonight, 17-10.
GrumpyGregry
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Hey ho - the tossbollox abounds. Real championship trophy goes to Twickers and a replica is at Murrayfield. Which means if the Welsh win the fake points difference competition they get to celebrate empty handed.
That insult will probably be worth 14 points to Wales.
That insult will probably be worth 14 points to Wales.
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You have really got it bad since losing out to Stuart Lancaster, haven't you, Greg?
I think any given crowd would cheer their team holding up a rolled and trussed copy of the Daily Mail within a stadium. It wouldn't be beyond the wit of 'Rugby Britain & Ireland' to have three nominal trophies available (and kept at the national stadia).
As the winning XV represents their country, a more national presentation could then take place later, in a neutral zone...like Cardiff Castle, or Edinburgh under lights, for instance etc.
Celebrating national achievement shouldn't be confined to a stadium. Just think of all the commercial spin-offs that would be available for such an event - without the complicated rugby interfering with the TV presenters and assorted Buffy Frobishers, pontificating about 'turning corners' being 'on the right track', having 'taken their positives' and being 'ready to front up to the next challenge'...
...ah, damn - there I go again...
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Gawd. I'm dressed in a suit, with England v France tie - ready to throw myself into the melee that is Twickenham...the copious gin and tonics (lime wiped around the rim of the glass etc) in the Member's Bar, the one to one eating experience with selected wines and digestifs, followed by a firework display and some obnoxious tannoy work. Oh, and the rugby. (I'm spouting off like some cheap version of Patrick Stevens here, aren't I? )
Enjoy your matches all you fans (and you, Greg. 
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)Enjoy your matches all you fans (and you, Greg.
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You going with Gareth, Teef?Gawd. I'm dressed in a suit, with England v France tie - ready to throw myself into the melee that is Twickenham...the copious gin and tonics (lime wiped around the rim of the glass etc) in the Member's Bar, the one to one eating experience with selected wines and digestifs, followed by a firework display and some obnoxious tannoy work. Oh, and the rugby. (I'm spouting off like some cheap version of Patrick Stevens here, aren't I?
Enjoy your matches all you fans (and you, Greg.
Italy v Wales – Wales by 10-20 Wales seem to have found the quick ball that characterizes their recycling game when it is on song – may even be more than 20 if Italy uncharacteristically give up in the second half
Scotland v Ireland – Ireland by 10-20 I would like to think that Scotland have a game that would worry the Irish but when the chips are down they just don’t seem to turn it on – voluntary relegation from the 6 nations and joining the European Nations Cup or some other second tier competition would seem to be their only hope of any success
England v France – England but not by enough – I quite like what they have been trying to do – making breaks in the line – but a week is probably not enough to fix the poor execution and finishing - doubtful that against well organised teams (read antipodean) that they would get those opportunities – need to improve their back play, line out (why is Hartley in the team if he cannot throw the ball to in accurately, doesnt hook and gives away zillions of unnecessary penalties) - both their own and gaining ball from the opposition - discipline in the scrum and ruck and must compete for the 50:50 balls – also need a reliable long range kicker. – France need all of the above plus 50% and need to turn up with at least some sort of a game plan
Nowt Ive seen makes me thing that the coaches of NZ et.al. have been staying up late to watch any of the games live
Scotland v Ireland – Ireland by 10-20 I would like to think that Scotland have a game that would worry the Irish but when the chips are down they just don’t seem to turn it on – voluntary relegation from the 6 nations and joining the European Nations Cup or some other second tier competition would seem to be their only hope of any success
England v France – England but not by enough – I quite like what they have been trying to do – making breaks in the line – but a week is probably not enough to fix the poor execution and finishing - doubtful that against well organised teams (read antipodean) that they would get those opportunities – need to improve their back play, line out (why is Hartley in the team if he cannot throw the ball to in accurately, doesnt hook and gives away zillions of unnecessary penalties) - both their own and gaining ball from the opposition - discipline in the scrum and ruck and must compete for the 50:50 balls – also need a reliable long range kicker. – France need all of the above plus 50% and need to turn up with at least some sort of a game plan
Nowt Ive seen makes me thing that the coaches of NZ et.al. have been staying up late to watch any of the games live
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Gatland too proud to call up Adam Jones, what a mistake-a to make-a!
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Ignore me, the game has turned on its head in the space of 15 mins.
Wales could now be in the box seat!
Wales could now be in the box seat!
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Oh dear, not good in terms of momentum for the world cup!
Wales will now be flying
Wales will now be flying
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Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Well done Wales, although they did have a bit of help from the ref. Italy fell apart big time though in the second half. Good luck to both Scotland and Ireland. May the best team win.