| Six Nations Thread anyone? 20:03 - Feb 5 with 5641 views | Toast_R |
Predicting France by 10 in the opener tonight. What a game to kick off though.
Dupont back for Les Bleus at last. |  | | |  |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 20:38 - Feb 5 with 2917 views | Myke |
Judging by the first 25 minutes, I’d say 10 points is conservative |  | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 20:42 - Feb 5 with 2914 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Looking ominous for the Irish currently. This could be a rout.
If England can avoid defeat between now and 14 March, what a game it'll be in Paris between the two....and the French always have a meltdown in them. Then again, they always have an unplayable one too. Hard to look beyond them.
Lovely touch by the French, their players have made a sign language video to accompany the national anthem. |  |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 20:57 - Feb 5 with 2864 views | Toast_R |
Could be a damaging defeat this for Ireland here as panic begins to set in with no points on the board. Thought Ireland looked dangerous early doors but just kept making silly errors where it mattered. France well in control after the first Try went over. I imagine they will want to make a big statement in week one so will come out for more points in second half. I'm thinking France win by at least 30 now. | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:10 - Feb 5 with 2837 views | TwoHalves |
During a break in play midway through the first half a massive Samsung advert appeared in a split-screen. I don’t recall seeing this sort of thing before. Is it new? As if the elongated ads on the pitch aren’t annoying enough. Ah, well, something else to get annoyed about I suppose. | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:13 - Feb 5 with 2816 views | Toast_R |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:10 - Feb 5 by TwoHalves |
During a break in play midway through the first half a massive Samsung advert appeared in a split-screen. I don’t recall seeing this sort of thing before. Is it new? As if the elongated ads on the pitch aren’t annoying enough. Ah, well, something else to get annoyed about I suppose. |
Yes they warned us about this before the kick off. Other countries have been doing that for years, Australia were in 2003 every time there was a break in play, when I was over there. Maximise your revenue potential I suppose. | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:35 - Feb 5 with 2755 views | daveB |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:10 - Feb 5 by TwoHalves |
During a break in play midway through the first half a massive Samsung advert appeared in a split-screen. I don’t recall seeing this sort of thing before. Is it new? As if the elongated ads on the pitch aren’t annoying enough. Ah, well, something else to get annoyed about I suppose. |
It's been done in Horse Racing for years but this is the time time in Rugby thats it's been done.
Going to be one in each half of every game on ITV in the Six Nations.
I think The Irish Broadcaster RTE is doing the same for their coverage, not sure about France & Italy but they have the option to do it if they want. [Post edited 5 Feb 21:43]
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:53 - Feb 5 with 2712 views | MrSheen |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:10 - Feb 5 by TwoHalves |
During a break in play midway through the first half a massive Samsung advert appeared in a split-screen. I don’t recall seeing this sort of thing before. Is it new? As if the elongated ads on the pitch aren’t annoying enough. Ah, well, something else to get annoyed about I suppose. |
So an incentive to slow down the scrum rather than speed it up. Just what the doctor ordered. |  | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 22:04 - Feb 5 with 2686 views | Paddyhoops |
We’ve had 10 good years of competing at the top table.
Party’s over . I’m afraid. | | | |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 22:47 - Feb 5 with 2609 views | MrSheen |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 22:04 - Feb 5 by Paddyhoops |
We’ve had 10 good years of competing at the top table.
Party’s over . I’m afraid. |
The two point point has turned the tide. The round ball is BACK! | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 23:02 - Feb 5 with 2574 views | TwoHalves |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 21:53 - Feb 5 by MrSheen |
So an incentive to slow down the scrum rather than speed it up. Just what the doctor ordered. |
I shudder to think what the doctor might order after competing in a scrum. | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 06:03 - Feb 6 with 2417 views | derbyhoop |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 23:02 - Feb 5 by TwoHalves |
I shudder to think what the doctor might order after competing in a scrum. |
A neck brace? |  |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 10:20 - Feb 6 with 2280 views | johnhoop |
That was the kind of expansive, free-flowing rugby that the French used to play years ago and although I’m an England supporter I found it an absolute joy to watch. | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 10:28 - Feb 6 with 2265 views | OldPedro |
France were very good apart from the 10-15 minute spell where they seemed to ease off and Ireland scored their 2 tries. Some of the french passing and handling was awesome.
As a Wales fan, I dread to think what France will do to us next weekend especially as we will get thumped by England tomorrow. |  |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 13:28 - Feb 6 with 2168 views | robith |
Last night had been coming for Ireland.
Farrell's steadfast refusal to rotate or not use "his boys" has now meant when there's an injury crisis he's finally forced to bed in new players, they've had too little exposure to test rugby.
Ever since Catt left as attack coach, we have looked completely blunt. Goodman is absolutely stealing a living. |  | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 14:15 - Feb 6 with 2131 views | SimonJames |
That performance confirms my pre-tournament belief that Ireland will finish fourth this year, behind come permutation of Eng/Fra/Sco. |  |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 15:05 - Feb 6 with 2100 views | loftus77 |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 10:28 - Feb 6 by OldPedro |
France were very good apart from the 10-15 minute spell where they seemed to ease off and Ireland scored their 2 tries. Some of the french passing and handling was awesome.
As a Wales fan, I dread to think what France will do to us next weekend especially as we will get thumped by England tomorrow. |
Wales to avoid Wooden Spoon - somehow. Don't know how (Italy?) but can only hope. | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 15:34 - Feb 6 with 2073 views | Phildo |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 13:28 - Feb 6 by robith |
Last night had been coming for Ireland.
Farrell's steadfast refusal to rotate or not use "his boys" has now meant when there's an injury crisis he's finally forced to bed in new players, they've had too little exposure to test rugby.
Ever since Catt left as attack coach, we have looked completely blunt. Goodman is absolutely stealing a living. |
kicking the ball repeatedly to the best free running team in the world pretty staggering. Pack and lineout were ok. Back 3 slow AF. Suspect O'Gara will be getting the removal men round this year. |  | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 15:43 - Feb 6 with 2047 views | Paddyhoops |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 14:15 - Feb 6 by SimonJames |
That performance confirms my pre-tournament belief that Ireland will finish fourth this year, behind come permutation of Eng/Fra/Sco. |
Scotland have lost 11 in a row against Ireland . If they can’t beat them this year they may as well jack it in . | | | |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 15:47 - Feb 6 with 2040 views | OldPedro |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 15:05 - Feb 6 by loftus77 |
Wales to avoid Wooden Spoon - somehow. Don't know how (Italy?) but can only hope. |
I suspect that Wales v Italy on the last Saturday will decide the wooden spoon (again) | |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 16:03 - Feb 7 with 1842 views | dmm |
Just watched Italy 18 : 15 Scotland. Italy were the better team. Scotland made far so many errors, particularly losing a lot of their own line outs. Townsend's claim that he has his best squad in this 6 Nations looks unconvincing now. But the conditions were farcical with much of the game played in an absolute downpour. The pitch was a swimming pool. [Post edited 7 Feb 16:08]
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 16:20 - Feb 7 with 1822 views | E17hoop |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 16:03 - Feb 7 by dmm |
Just watched Italy 18 : 15 Scotland. Italy were the better team. Scotland made far so many errors, particularly losing a lot of their own line outs. Townsend's claim that he has his best squad in this 6 Nations looks unconvincing now. But the conditions were farcical with much of the game played in an absolute downpour. The pitch was a swimming pool. [Post edited 7 Feb 16:08]
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Great to watch the slipping and sliding in Italy...just not at the Olympics. |  |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 17:04 - Feb 7 with 1766 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Another rout in the offing at Twickenham! | |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 17:09 - Feb 7 with 1763 views | E17hoop |
| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 17:04 - Feb 7 by PlanetHonneywood |
Another rout in the offing at Twickenham! |
Points betting is 55+ right now. Can see that being England's score alone. | |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 17:15 - Feb 7 with 1749 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
These split scree adverts are rubbish. | |
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| Six Nations Thread anyone? on 17:20 - Feb 7 with 1743 views | BklynRanger |
Haven't the modern day rules just ruined that game?
Ok don't put him in a headlock but I don't remember too many life threatening injuries in the six (or 5) nations over the years.
15 against 13 is a waste of time. |  | | |
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