Ireland v Russia Match Thread

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

First topic message reminder :

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, 6:52 am

Did the ref say that he would let the Russian player off for that deliberate knock down?

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:53 am

We got a couple of fortunate tries but we're essentially playing well and creating opportunities. Russia are playing quite well though, they are holding onto the ball and their set piece is working. I've really enjoyed this game.

Saying we should score 100 points is disrespectful. No side has conceded that many points in this World Cup.

by GunsGerms Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:53 am

McFadden took his try really really well.

Anyone know why Buckley is so useless?

by GunsGerms Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:54 am

Plus we all know earls' try was a forward pass. We will take it.

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:55 am

eirebilly wrote:Did the ref say that he would let the Russian player off for that deliberate knock down?

He said it would have been a yellow card if he didn't play advantage. Ireland scored from it, so it's a moot point. Had the offence ruined Ireland's attack it would have been a penalty and a yellow card.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:56 am

Not bad eirebilly but you have to look at it against the context of the tournament. There was some sloppy stuff like the O'Gara cross kick to the Russian winger, Too poor passes from McFadden, Buckley penalty at the scrum, early lift at the lineout, Healy knock on.

These things will cost us against a better side. The pack haven't shown enough intensity and urgency, Healy and O'Brien apart.

I'd like to see us take them on in the pack a bit and then spin it wide. Heaslip has been quiet again.

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:56 am

leinsterbaby wrote:Plus we all know earls' try was a forward pass. We will take it.

Yeah it was very unfortunate for the Russians it wasn't called back. We were lucky, they were unlucky.

by MBTGOG Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:56 am

eirebilly wrote:Did the ref say that he would let the Russian player off for that deliberate knock down?

He did and I'm glad he did. Sensible refereeing.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:56 am

How you coping with the Russian Billy? Very Happy

ooh! Shots of the dressing room....but no one undressing...booooo.

I don't think Ireland will score as much as 100. They will go passed the 50 mark tho.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:56 am

At 36-0 up, 70-80 points should be a realistic target.
Did anyone hear the ref saying that he will let the Russian player off for deliberately knocking the ball down? Ok Ireland scored from it but that is still a yellow car offense.

It was a forward for Earls try but that what happens sometimes.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:57 am

The Russian is Ok, Cari. I can understand a fair bit of it Very Happy

by Davie Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:58 am

Grrr according to Sportguru this game was a 7am kickoff. Looks like I've missed the 1st half Sad

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:58 am

Notch wrote:
Saying we should score 100 points is disrespectful. No side has conceded that many points in this World Cup.

No it isn't Notch. This Russia side is very poor. We can't feel sorry for them or let them off the hook. The other sides are all stepping up. England and the ABs were ruthless yesterday and we need to be too. Maybe 100 is pushing it but I don't want to see us drop off in the 2nd half.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 6:59 am

It was a 7am kickoff Davie, well here in Holland anyway Wink

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:00 am

Davie wrote:Grrr according to Sportguru this game was a 7am kickoff. Looks like I've missed the 1st half

Davie - stop watching this channel, and rejoin it again from the beginning now on ITV+1 Smile

by Shifty Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:00 am

Davie wrote:Grrr according to Sportguru this game was a 7am kickoff. Looks like I've missed the 1st half

Don't worry your not alone, I made the same mistake. Hug

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:01 am

Kearney looks classy.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:01 am

Should've done what I did - stayed up all night. I watched the Fiji game as well. Rock n roll!

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:02 am

roddersm wrote:Kearney looks classy.

Sassy? Mmmmm yeah he is...oh you did say classy... censored

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:02 am

Lovely kick from Boss. He's having a good game.

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:03 am

roddersm wrote:
Notch wrote:
Saying we should score 100 points is disrespectful. No side has conceded that many points in this World Cup.

No it isn't Notch. This Russia side is very poor. We can't feel sorry for them or let them off the hook. The other sides are all stepping up. England and the ABs were ruthless yesterday and we need to be too. Maybe 100 is pushing it but I don't want to see us drop off in the 2nd half.

I don't either, but there's a difference between saying we should score 60/70/80 and 100. Even in the most dominant displays 100 is exceptionally rare.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:03 am

Too many forward passes Sad

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:04 am

Cari wrote:Should've done what I did - stayed up all night. I watched the Fiji game as well. Rock n roll!

Rock AND roll- you must be cream-crackered! Shocked

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:04 am

Nice kick from the Russia scrum half. Pressure on Cronin here.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:05 am

I would be suprised to see Russia score a try, they havent played that badly

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:06 am

Notch wrote:
Cari wrote:Should've done what I did - stayed up all night. I watched the Fiji game as well. Rock n roll!

Rock AND roll- you must be cream-crackered!

I'm all right actually I've gone past the tired stage. Must be the excitement of this game. Blame my neighbours, they decided to have some sort of shindig next door. They had music on until about twenty to three....

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:06 am

Notch wrote:
I don't either, but there's a difference between saying we should score 60/70/80 and 100. Even in the most dominant displays 100 is exceptionally rare.

Fair point. It was a throw away comment. What I mean is I want to see us be focused and ruthless and put these guys to the sword.

Trimble playing very well.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:07 am

I'd like the Russians to get one weeny try...I don't like to see anyone have 0 on the board.

by Shifty Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:07 am

Bah Popov the Russian number 1, had grown a full beard now... when he was playing against new port he was clean shaven and the crowd were calling him Boris Johnson the London Mayor.
Watch his feet when he runs, the go like hell, but he doesnt actually move very far.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:08 am

Leo Cullen is a good player but he really does look like that troll from Harry Potter films.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:08 am

Earls in again! He likes skidding on that grass! Very Happy

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:08 am

Try for Earles but Irelands line out is becomming a worry

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:08 am

Lovely try from Earls. Great to see him find some form.

by MBTGOG Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:09 am

Earls comes off straight off after the try.

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:10 am

eirebilly wrote:Leo Cullen is a good player but he really does look like that troll from Harry Potter films.

No, he's Plug from The Bash Street Kids.

Healy coming off. Needs a break anyway.

by mankiaow Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:10 am

Those who say these matches are pointless are disregarding what both teams are getting out of it.

For the stronger nations, they can choose to field a full side and go through their paces, or give fringe players game time.

For the minnows, they get a chance to see what it is all about at the upper levels of the game. Next time they get to play in a WC, they will know what is required.

While it may be a bit monotonous for fans of other teams, I think it is a very valuable run out (barring injuries of course), no matter what the score.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:11 am

Cronin is rubbish, nowhere near up to international standard. Flannery is a massive loss and we are totally reliant on Rory Best now to stay fit and keep his excellent form going.

I'd like to see a bit more from Ryan and Cullen in this half.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:12 am

Its been a better performance from Ireland. That win over Australia has certainly made them more confident.

Try for Russia clap

by Cari Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:12 am

I don't think anyone here is saying it's pointless Mankiaow.

Yay! Russian try. They needed that. Smile

by Shifty Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:12 am

Well done you Russians, not suprised by the try scorer he is real quality, their back 3 is brilliant in attack!

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:12 am

Lovely try but thats shocking defence.

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:12 am

Ah, Artemiev scores. Good to see!

Just so long as they don't get another seven or so!

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:14 am

Heaslip and O'Brien out of synch there in defence. Poor covering from McFadden.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:16 am

Surely Leamy isn't held? Thats a bit better from Ireland. Nice hands from Wallace.

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:17 am

Thats more like it from Buckley!

by **Notch** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:17 am

Lovely break and offload from Wallace, McFadden was nearly in from that!

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:18 am

The ref is trying to give Russia as much chance as he can. Not complaining but some of these calls are 50-50 at worst

by GunsGerms Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:19 am

Can we take Buckley off?

by **rodders** Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:19 am

Stupid pass from Leamy!

Jennings on for O'Brien. O'Brien has been awesome.

by eirebilly Sun 25 Sep 2011, 7:20 am

Buckley is not having a good game is he Sad

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