Ireland v Russia Match Thread

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:14 am

Big game for Ireland here. Ireland could be doing with a big win to keep their momentum going heading into a crunch game with Italy. 10 changes from the Australia game.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:15 am

Come on Ireland. Dont mind being up at silly oclock on a Sunday but was well peeved that all my streams have been removed Sad

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:16 am

17-0 to Ireland. Positive start with tries from McFadden and O'Brien. Good start from ROG.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:18 am

So the Lienster boys are shining today Smile

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:18 am

KO from Trimble after a hospital pass. Ireland need to be patient. Huge scrum from Ireland on russia's put in.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:19 am

Buckley concedes penalty on Irish scrum. Doh

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:19 am

I appreciate the updates alot rodders thumbsup

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:20 am

Morning lads.

Well done Ferg - chuffed he's got a try on his debut. I said earlier on another fred he would.

Is it always going to pish down when Ireland play at this tournament?

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:21 am

O'Brien looking good. Stating the obvious though! Penalty ot Ireland and ROG kicks to the corner.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:22 am

Mornin Cari. Gibbo's idea didnt work so i am living on rodders updates, much better than the BBC's lol

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:23 am

There's a Russian who looks just like Sean Lamont playing.

Billy did you try my link I PM'd?

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:23 am

Yeah we like the rain Cari! Ireland have just been a bit sloppy recently.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:24 am

Didnt get your PM Cari?

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:24 am

Feck Russia on the attack after a Healy KO. Penalty Russia and Ireland in trouble.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:25 am

Just got it now Cari, will try

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:25 am

Good disrupting from Cullen in the lineout. Ireland need to just go back to basics a bit.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:26 am

I have another if that's not broadcasting...

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:26 am

Channel banned due to DMCA copyright infringement!

That is the message i am getting everywhere Sad

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:27 am

Anything Cari Smile

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:28 am

Purple patch for Russia here but they need to get some points.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:29 am

Go on Healy!

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:29 am

Awful cross kick from ROG to the russian wing!

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:30 am

Is it still 17-0?

by majesticimperialman Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:32 am

From what i have seen so far Ireland do not look like they will lose this game.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:32 am

Billy - just sent another but it's Russian commentary!

It's still 0 - 17.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:32 am

Lovely run from Kearney. Ireland need to buck up their ideas steam

. Very cavalier and too many mistakes.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:33 am

Put Tommy on! Wink

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:33 am

Thanks Cari, this one is working. Your a legend Very Happy

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:34 am

yay! You're very welcome.

Just in time for the handbags from SOB as well Very Happy

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:35 am

Cullen just needs to settle us down. We need to sort the breakdown out and not get too over eager with the ball. This russian side looks very weak but we are keeping them in the game.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:36 am

Too many 50/50 offloads but nice play there from Wallace and McFadden.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:37 am

Its not going too badly. Ireland do look a little desperate but thats not a bad thing. Should be a comfortable BP win

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:39 am

This is pretty poor from Ireland really. Irish penalty now though.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:40 am

Can't understand the quick tap penalty there. Why not go for the lineout?

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:41 am

Was that Blondie dragging the Russian by his ankle? Interesting tackle....

Try for Boss!

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:41 am

Clever try from Boss Very Happy

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:41 am

Boss try. Clever from Boss. Didn't realise against the post was a try?

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:43 am

Another try for Earles Very Happy

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:44 am

Earls try after a great break from Trimble. Pass was a mile forward. Great finish from Earls though. Unlucky for Russia there.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:44 am

DOC is wearing nice blue pants. Just sayin' Smile

Good try Earls....forward pass tho??

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:44 am

I think Ireland have looked pretty good so far to be honest. There was a fair bit of funny business off the ball in the Boss try!

Great break from Trimble! He puts Keith Earls away but I thought it was a forward pass. I think Ireland are lucky to get away with it.

TRY! And the bonus point. Great finish from Earls anyway.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:45 am

Beautiful conversion from ROG.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:45 am

Crackin conversion from ROG as well clap

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:45 am

Russia have played quite well- I hope their heads don't go down now.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:46 am

Another try from Trimbley. Good break from Chilli to kick it all off. Tidy job.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:47 am

Trimble try! Happy days great for Trimble. Should have been a yellow card for the russian 7.

O'Brien is having a stormer.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:47 am

Its getting bad now for Russia

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:49 am

I do Notch. I want to see us put 100 points on the Russian here. I don't think we've played that well actually. The set piece has been sloppy and we got a couple of fortunate tries. Too many handling errors as well.

by GunsGerms Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:50 am

Trimble is really stepping up for Ireland. Really good player for us, great to see.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:51 am

Granted i have only seen the last 10mins (thanks again Cari) but Ireland havent been too bad. Should get close to 80 points if they keep this up.

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