rugby

[Steve J]

The Wales - Ireland game was brilliant IMHO, with Wales deserved winners in the end. Next week will be interesting to see who wins and all the fun (or not) of points differences...

[Nosher]

Or just watch rugby league 

Abso-frickin-lutely

Shame it doesn't get the coverage the posh version gets. you very rarely see dull matches and although kicking is an important aspect of the game and often a match winner, its not for penalties.

[getagrip]

The Wales - Ireland game was brilliant IMHO, with Wales deserved winners in the end. Next week will be interesting to see who wins and all the fun (or not) of points differences...

Agree completely.

Saturday was a good day of rugby

Sunday was dire

[barbarian]

I think it was one of the worst game I saw (Italia-France)

I think I begin to like Rugby less than before.

[Nosher]

"Nothing breaks the fun in a room quite like a scrum reset."

For once i agree with you Brian Moore

[Westmarcher]

Are the England fans supporting Italy and Scotland ( ) today?  

[Luddite]

I suppose the problem with rugby is there isn't enough of this sort of beautiful play...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioyt2zzm530

It's been a good tournament so far i think, but there are parts of the game that need a bit of attention.  The way scrums work now is a problem i think...

[Westmarcher]

I can hardly believe it. Scotland hammered (well, I can believe that) but Ireland now in pole position! (I thought they had blown it against Wales.)
What a mountain now for England. 

[getagrip]

So long as the Jocks got hammered and the sheep botherers don't win the competition, I'm okay 

[Raider4]

. . .the sheep botherers . . .

Charming. Do you call black people 'jungle bunnies' as well?

Martyn
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[Rob]

Abso-frickin-lutely

Shame it doesn't get the coverage the posh version gets. you very rarely see dull matches and although kicking is an important aspect of the game and often a match winner, its not for penalties.

Couldn't agree more. These days I lose interest in union games quickly, there are so many stoppages and walking around.

How can anyone not love this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/31694225

[Fenton]

They should get rid of the rolling mauls. complete waste of time and just ruin the game

Though I do prefer Rugby League

[mollinary]

Wow! What a conclusion to the Championship.  Open down to the last seconds.    Well done Ireland, an amazing and relentless performance against Scotland.  But what a game at Twickenham - so much character, so much endeavour, a truly magnificent end to the 6 nations.  Stuart Lancaster deserves a lot of credit for the way England play, and their sheer resilience. And what do you say about France, 35 points and on the losing side by 20! I cannot wait for the Wordl Cup.     

A completely exhausted and exhilarated Mollinary

[Fenton]

None of the 6 mation sides will be good enough for N.Zealand and South Africa come the world cup

[getagrip]

None of the 6 mation sides will be good enough for N.Zealand and South Africa come the world cup

True,  but a lovely day's rugby 

[Fenton]

I was surprised James Haskell wasnt sent off as tripping is a red card offence

[Nosher]

It was a good day for Northern Hemisphere Egg Chasing. But as Fenton put it it will make little difference come RWC15.

If you haven't watched League yet, you should. 90% of matches are just as (if not more) exciting than today's game EVERY WEEK.

Well done Ireland. England certainly know how to make an uphill battle an everest-esque challenge!!

[Nosher]

Haskell was having a monster game but should know better.

In fact some of Englands forwards have been overlooked this championship. Marler has been solid and Robshaw has really come of age in recent games.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Close, ond dim banana !

[Westmarcher]

Wow! What a conclusion to the Championship.  Open down to the last seconds.    Well done Ireland, an amazing and relentless performance against Scotland.  But what a game at Twickenham - so much character, so much endeavour, a truly magnificent end to the 6 nations.  Stuart Lancaster deserves a lot of credit for the way England play, and their sheer resilience. And what do you say about France, 35 points and on the losing side by 20! I cannot wait for the Wordl Cup.     

A completely exhausted and exhilarated Mollinary

Totally agree, Moll. A fantastic end to the tornament (say in an Irish accent).
Congratulations to Ireland - I was so wrong after the Wales defeat.     (and, as a Scot, a little consolation to have some Irish blood in me!)
Commiserations to my English and Welsh friends - gallant efforts by both. You gave everything but not to be.

So long as the Jocks got hammered and the sheep botherers don't win the competition, I'm okay  

 
We believe it.    Keep telling yourself that, Grip. We know you are hurting, pal.