Six Nations 2023

[flypanam]

Hoping our third quarter is better than the last 7 months or so.

 

[Elpenor]

Not sure why VdF doing the line out throws

 

[Rebelda]

Not sure why VdF doing the line out throws

Odd innit, and he's doing a poor job. Hanson otoh, having a great game. Uncontested scrums from now on I assume?

 

[two sheds]

Great game, really enjoying this.

Was thinking how much better rugby refs and applying rules are than football:

refs explain why they're giving decisions
VAR much faster and less obtrusive
numbers on jerseys match position so you can see tactics more clearly
no arguing with the ref
only captain allowed to argue with the ref
10 metres forward if there's any arguing with the ref
you get booked for demanding someone should be booked?
advantage much more clearly played after a foul

ermmm ...

 

[two sheds]

Suggested hooker's buggered his shoulder?

 

[Rebelda]

We wouldn't pass an MOT today

 

[Elpenor]

Great game, really enjoying this.

Was thinking how much better rugby refs and applying rules are than football:

refs explain why they're giving decisions
VAR much faster and less obtrusive
numbers on jerseys match position so you can see tactics more clearly
no arguing with the ref
only captain allowed to argue with the ref
10 metres forward if there's any arguing with the ref
you get booked for demanding someone should be booked?
advantage much more clearly played after a foul

ermmm ...

One thing that makes rugby poor if you go to an international / premiership game is you can’t hear the ref Mike. It should go out via the PA really

 

[Elpenor]

I think Gibson-Park is possibly going to be the difference if can up Ireland’s tempos.

Some great turnovers by both sides

 

[Elpenor]

Was thinking earlier that Scotland may regret taking kickable shots, and of course no one bothers with drop goals anymore

 

[Ax^]

ah the french bother with drop goal a few times of this six nations

 

[mx wcfc]

One thing that makes rugby poor if you go to an international / premiership game is you can’t hear the ref Mike. It should go out via the PA really

You can pay for the privilege. But it’s an expensive day out as it is.

 

[Elpenor]

You can pay for the privilege. But it’s an expensive day out as it is.

It should be part of the match day experience. You’re better off being at home otherwise

 

[Rebelda]

Hogg's had a great game, some sweet kicks in the first half.

 

[flypanam]

Henshaw coming on. Our midfield just got better.

 

[Elpenor]

Seems Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has a pack of haribo next to his desk

 

[Rebelda]

Legs and hands looking tired now.

Was thinking earlier that Scotland may regret taking kickable shots, and of course no one bothers with drop goals anymore

I wonder if the wind has put them off.

 

[Ax^]

ouch on ringrose that not a nice think to see

 

[Rebelda]

Not nice at all hope he's alright.

 

[Ax^]

was moving on the ground as the commentators mentioned so a good sign
hopefully no breaks

head just on the wrong side and the bounce off the turf

 

[Rebelda]

You could see he was out cold. Really glad they're not still showing it.

Thank fuck for that thumbs up.

 

[Ax^]

hmm they only showed it once.. thankfully

 

[Elpenor]

Would have been a great try for the bonus point

 

[Ax^]

good game Scotland

 

[two sheds]

Enjoyed that

 

[starfish]

We played well enough at times just not quite there yet. Ireland still on a slightly higher level.

 

[Aladdin]

We played well enough at times just not quite there yet. Ireland still on a slightly higher level.

Only slightly?

Great game..
Fair play Ireland!!!!!

 

[Ax^]

scotland gave a better performance against us
than the Orcs did against the french yesterday

that first half was a real test match.. scotland not far from being Dangerous

 

[Aladdin]

The match against England will be interesting.
I never doubted Ireland would win today...

 

[Rebelda]

that first half was a real test match.. scotland not far from being Dangerous

100%

 

[Rebelda]

someone's been at wiki already