Ireland V Wales Match thread.

by **rodders** Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:57 pm

First topic message reminder :

Ahhhhhh! I've never been so nervous before a match before! Come on Ireland!!! guinness

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:38 pm

Cari wrote:Dreamer, I'm still a bag of nerves.

I am 2 bags

by **rodders** Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:38 pm

Warburton is the best player in the NH since Brian O'Driscoll. I think this kid will be one of the greats.

Wales are just so organised and strong. They will be very hard to beat. Ireland have been dominated physically and outsmarted too.

by Breadvan Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:39 pm

lostinwales wrote:Great game - but with a welsh commentator there is a great chance to play bullsh** bingo. I think phrases like 'world class' should be worth a few points

That Iraqi WMD and Munster in Dubai comment made me laugh.. Very Happy

by PJHolybloke Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:39 pm

Pick and go time.

by PJHolybloke Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:40 pm

Well played Wales, I think I'm headed for a broken heart today. broken

by **Ozzy3213** Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

Great game of rugby.

Commiserations to Ireland,

Congratulations to Wales, totally deserved, one hell of a performance from everyone in a red shirt.

Man of the match for me Alun Wyn Jones. Got through so much work for his team.

clap

Hopefully see you in the semi final. Having enjoyed this game immensely, my nerves are now jangling like anything and I'm praying that we can produce a performance against France.

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by faraway Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

What happened to the Irish back row, they weren't threatening at all??? over-confidence on their part?

by Guest Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

I'm in a dream.

This can't be real.

I'm just....this is....just wow. Just....

Very Happy

SEMI FINAL!!!!!

by mckay1402 Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

best match of the world cup so far. Mike Phillips just amazing. I'd just like to say that I predicted a Wales win by two tries...unlucky Ireland. You had me seriously worried there

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

Allez Les Blancs

by flyhalffactory Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:41 pm

WELL DONE WALES ................. fantastic!!!!!!!!!

by Taffineastbourne Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm

I predicted Wales by 12.Well done lads!

by Smirnoffpriest Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm

Get in there!well done wales!

by HammerofThunor Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm

Absolutely fantastic performance Wales.

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm

Rodders and all the other proud Irish on here. You are all legends

by PJHolybloke Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm

Gatts wrote:Allez Les Blancs

by Guest Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm

Considering before the World Cup I'd have settled for just getting out of the group, this is turning into some ride. Well done Wales, hard luck Ireland.

by **Pal Joey** Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:43 pm

Congrats to all the Wales fans... an almost flawless performance from the lads.
Some seriously top notch players across all positions.

Commiserations to Ireland - sad to see them bow out but they were well and truly outplayed this afternoon.

by Smirnoffpriest Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:44 pm

Commiserations to ireland,great performance

by **RDW** Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:44 pm

Great effort Wales clap

Ireland were pretty poor - played more like Scotland than what we are used to from Ireland!

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:44 pm

That JD2 he is awesome

by littlejohn Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:45 pm

Great win Wales. Ireland lacked ruthlessness in then final 22, but was down to a great welsh defence.

I hope to God ye go and beat england/france!

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:45 pm

Defence wins games

by BATH_BTGOG Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:45 pm

Fair play Wales that was a great performance and one that neither France or England will be able to beat.

by faraway Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:45 pm

Wales vs New Zealand would be an amazing match

by **rodders** Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:46 pm

Well played Wales. Best of luck for the rest of the tournament.

Devasted for Ireland. we've played so well but I think we've been unlucky to come across a Welsh side that are so hot right now.

We made some mistakes at key times but overall Wales always looked in control and it looked like no matter what we did they would come back at us.

We weren't allowed to play tonight because the Welsh defence put so much pressure on us.

When they had the ball we just couldn't hold them. Too much power and energy.

Feckin awesome perfromance from Wales. guinness

by Gibson Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:46 pm

Well played Wales. Far superior all over the park. I wish ye well in the SF's.

Credu!

by mckay1402 Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:46 pm

who is going to want to play wales now after that?

by Guest Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:46 pm

To all the Irish Hug

I'm just sorry one of us had to go out. I never for one moment felt comfortable int hat match, and man when Earls scored I thought you'd got us.

Just what a match clap

I've never been more proud of my team. Cymru....you were amazing, utterly amazing. I've never seen you play so well.

My MotM would have gone to AWJ or Bennett.

by radelven Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:46 pm

Well played Wales, great effort.

Ireland got suckered in to playing too much rugby after the early try. With ROG starting they had to kick every point opportunity and keep on pinning them back, not try and run the ball from their half. Starve them of the ball, don't try anything flash, look to frustrate them and draw the penalties.

by mckay1402 Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:47 pm

who was man of the match by the way?

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:47 pm

Key difference in this was that Wales forced irish gameplan, usually we come out of the traps slow but not today

by Cymroglan Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:47 pm

I'm obviously delighted that Wales have won but at the same time I'm gutted for people like roddersm and Gibson and a few other Irish posters.

by dublin_dave Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:48 pm

Well done wales. Did a job on us. Nullified all over park. Most importantly gatland did a job on kidney.

Gutted but there you go. Come on the flaky french

by Knowsit17 Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:48 pm

YEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!

That really is all I can muster for now, just cannot believe it. Historic win!

Real hard luck Ireland, your day will come, that is a promise Leprechaun

by Guest Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:49 pm

mckay - Phillips

by The Rakish Brigand Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:49 pm

Well done Wales and commiserations to our Celtic cousins. Roll on the semis!!!

by mystiroakey Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:49 pm

well done boyos

by Taylorman Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:49 pm

Only one team wanted this. Wales very impressive at the basics.
Good defence. Took their chances.
Just didnt happen for ireland. Mistakes, poor tackling, no creativity.
Surprising.
Hard luck ireland. Not your best match this tournament.
Well done wales. Shows your matches against SA and Samoa were worth it.
Considering many thought wales would be tattered and torn if they got through this group they looked as fresh as any team.
Gatland can take some credit from this i hope.
Impressive.

by Irish Curry Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:49 pm

Well done Wales clap

, I shall be supporting you from now on.
The worst of the shock is gone now, it was lost after 50 mins

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:50 pm

Irish Curry wrote:Well done Wales , I shall be supporting you from now on.
The worst of the shock is gone now, it was lost after 50 mins

by PJHolybloke Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:50 pm

mckay1402 wrote:who is going to want to play wales now after that?

England would, because that would mean they'd beaten France - but I don't think that's happening.

by mckay1402 Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:50 pm

I would have said Phillips. I thought he was awesome all over the park. Got the backs going well and made all the right decisions.

Unlucky Ireland but you can be well proud of that performance.

by mystiroakey Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:51 pm

lol what a numpty on the tv- he says it doesnt matter who out of framnce or england wins- wales will get to the final- lol..

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:52 pm

God i wish i was in cardiff right now

by Gatts Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:52 pm

mystiroakey wrote:lol what a numpty on the tv- he says it doesnt matter who out of framnce or england wins- wales will get to the final- lol..

he is right

by mystiroakey Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:53 pm

lol gatts

by dublin_dave Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:56 pm

Where are u gatts. Swansea. Lol

by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:56 pm

Whats with this ITV coverage? I tune in for England France and all the build up is about Wales and Ireland ....3 hours of it!

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