6 nations..

[Super_horns]

Starts this weekend.

The expectation is a final day Grand Slam decider in Dublin but Wales have both England and Ireland at home - and tend to raise their game for the 6 Nations.

Scotland seem to have improved a lot as well.

France are a team you can never judge well - could win at Twickers but lose against Italy

 

[TubularBells]

Love a bit of rugger and the RBS. Not going to Watford so having a sports day. Footy and Rugby. So not much extra time ref!
You'd think it would be an Ireland v England decider, but as you say. You can never rule out Wales especially as they are at home to England and Ireland.

 

[Dirk]

I watch some matches, too (although Rugby is only an amateur sport in Germany). I really like the dedication and how all players respect the referees decisions (unlike football).

I like the Scottish team the most (and I really love Flower of Scotland, one of the best anthems ) and Ireland's team

btw: Can someone explain this to me why Ireland plays in Rugby with players from Ireland and Northern Ireland?

 

[TubularBells]

how all players respect the referees decisions (unlike football).

Yes footballers could learn a lot.

Can someone explain this to me why Ireland plays in Rugby with players from Ireland and Northern Ireland?

Taken from Reuters.

"Rugby is looked at as more of a family thing," said James Hutchinson watching one of Ireland's games at Laverys, the south Belfast bar that has long welcomed both communities and has been packed throughout their World Cup games.

Unlike soccer where Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic field separate teams or individual sports where Northern Irish competitors often represent Britain, Ireland's World Cup squad contains players from Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster, the province containing the six counties of Northern Ireland.

"There is no community difference in rugby. Ulster rugby players playing for Ireland is the most intertwining factor. It is a positive that they come together," said Hutchinson, a 24-year-old sales administrator, who is from a unionist background and supports Northern Ireland in soccer.

 

[Dirk]

And they even have a special hymn "Ireland's Call" (which I like too btw)

 

[Abertawe]

England should piss it.

 

[SALTIRE]

Hoping we can finish further up the table this time than fourth or the dreaded Wooden Spoon! We are becoming more competitive once again, so may cause an upset or two.

 

[RavenBish]

U20s 6 Nations is on currently. Max Malins is a star in the making, because Sarries really needed another quality 10.

 

[Abertawe]

Bloody hell Gatland's looking old.

 

[RavenBish]

Well that was fun. Jonny Gray and Hogg are starting to cement those starting positions for the Lions tour.

 

[The Mustard Tiger]

Great opener this afternoon and a great win for Scotland. I thought that Ireland were the better team overall but fair play to the Scots. Staurt Hogg had a stormer of a performance.

 

[RavenBish]

Tackle count tells the story. Amount of 5m lineouts and scrums Ireland wasted was criminal. Great win for Scotland just don't think they have forwards capable of winning the whole thing. Good result for England and the tournament as a whole.

 

[RavenBish]

Never a yellow, this has got to fucking stop.

 

[RavenBish]

Ah one of those attention seeking refs trying to make a name for himself I see.

 

[RavenBish]

Fuck me that was terrible. Timely replacements though to add some more crunch to the ball carrying - Te'o was great. The sort of game that makes you wonder if we'll miss the Vunipola boys a bit more than expected - front and back row weren't up to it. Ford should've been withdrawn much sooner too, he's a passenger unless the forwards are well on top. Bad day for Ben Youngs as well.

Haskell and Nowell/Watson need to start next week at least. Let Itoje concentrate on being the best second row in the world.

 

[TubularBells]

It was an unusually below par performance. Hard to watch but won ugly.

 

[Super_horns]

On that edvience England and Ireland won't have it as easy as expected!

 

[TubularBells]

On that edvience England and Ireland won't have it as easy as expected!

Indeed, this years RBS may be more open. Who'd have thought the Scottish would beat Ireland? France looked more resolute this year. Not as flowing and attractive but definitely a tougher team to break down. No quarter given. It's going to be an interesting tournament.

 

[Leo]

I occasionally watch the 6 nation games & quite enjoy them but....................I haven't a bloody clue as to the rules. I'm sitting going eh? Wtf was that for? Totally bamboozled.....

 

[TubularBells]

I occasionally watch the 6 nation games & quite enjoy them but....................I haven't a bloody clue as to the rules. I'm sitting going eh? Wtf was that for? Totally bamboozled....

It's taken me years to figure most of the rules out Leo. You're not on your own I kind of get it now...just. I still don't understand all the rules though.

 

[RavenBish]

Don't worry, neither do half the referees or pundits!

No bonus point for Wales, I think they'll struggle to win more than 2 games.

 

[TubularBells]

I'm no expert but I thought James Haskell was a key to us winning yesterday. Gave us that bit extra in the final 15/20 minutes.

 

[Super_horns]

Wales willl rue not getting the 4th try despite dominating the 2nd half.

 

[TubularBells]

Well that escalated quickly! Last time I checked Italy were 7-3 ahead.