Ospreys v Leinster RP12 - Post Match debate

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OSPREYS (9) 19
Tries: Walker Cons: Morgan Pens: Morgan (3) Drop-goal: Morgan

LEINSTER (10) 10
Tries: Auva'a Cons: Madigan Pens: Madigan

Eli Walker's spectacular try gave Ospreys a hard-fought Pro12 win over European champions Leinster.
One point separated the sides at the break after three Matthew Morgan penalties followed a converted Leo Auva'a try and an Ian Madigan penalty.
Richard Fussell sliced through the Leinster defence from deep in his own half, timing his pass perfectly for lively wing Walker to score.

Morgan converted and added a drop-goal to deny Leinster a losing bonus point.
Ospreys were often on the back foot against a powerful Leinster pack, but showed tenacity in defence and a touch of flair to capitalise on a rare break.
It gave the Welsh side their sixth win from the last seven meetings with the Irish province and took them above the visitors to fifth place in the table.

Ospreys fly-half Matthew Morgan lands a late penalty to deny Leinster a losing bonus point
They rode their luck at times, and were fortunate to escape as early as the seventh minute when a try slipped through Fionn Carr's fingers when the Leinster winger failed to hold onto the ball while sliding towards the left corner.

But the visitors pounced from the resulting line-out after charging down the attempted clearance kick from Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb.

The ball spun towards the posts, evading the grasp of home centre Andrew Bishop, and Leinster number eight Auva'a gathered up with glee to score.
Video referee Nigel Whitehouse gave the try despite the suspicion of a knock-on, and Madigan converted.

Two Morgan penalties cut the deficit as Ospreys began to make inroads, but they needed Walker's intervention to deny Leinster a second try when Andrew Conway chased his own chip kick.
Another let-off soon followed when Madigan pulled a simple kick at goal wide, but Morgan's aim was true as he added a third penalty with the final kick of an even first half.

Webb was the next to save the home side early after the break, clinging on by his fingertips to Madigan's shirt with the try-line in the fly-half's sights.
Leinster were on top at this stage, benefiting from their numerical advantage following a yellow card to home prop Duncan Jones.

But a moment of magic from Fussell ripped open the Leinster defence for Walker's decisive try.

Full-back Fussell received a quickly taken line-out in his own 22 and sliced through the lethargic chasing defenders, finding a clear path into the opposition half.
Walker, the most dangerous player on show with ball in hand, was perfectly placed to receive Fussell's pass as he drew the final Leinster cover.

Morgan converted, putting Ospreys 16-10 ahead, and Jones's return from the sin bin was another boost as the game entered the final 20 minutes.
Leinster continued to enjoy forward dominance, but enterprising back play took Ospreys within drop-goal territory and Morgan made no mistake to take his side two scores clear with five minutes remaining.

TEAM DETAILS

Ospreys: Fussell; H. Dirksen, Isaacs, Bishop, Walker; Morgan, Webb; D. Jones, Dwyer, Rees, Peers, J. Thomas, Stowers, Lewis, Bearman.
Replacements: M. Thomas for Lewis (54), Fotuali'i for Webb (57), King for Peers (59), Lewis for M. Thomas (62), Allen for Bearman (77).
Not Used: Ellis, Suter, Spratt, R. Jones.
Sin Bin: D. Jones (51).
Leinster: D. Kearney; Conway, Macken, Goodman, Carr; Madigan, Boss; Van der Merwe, T. Sexton, Hagan, Browne, Toner, Ruddock, Jennings, L. Auva'a, Marshall.
Replacements: Marshall for Browne (26), Murphy for Marshall (65), Moore for Hagan (68), Tracy for Auva'a (77), J. McGrath for Van der Merwe (77)
Not Used: Cooney, Reid, Coghlan-Murray.
Att: 9,246
Referee: John Lacey (IRFU)
Assistant r eferees: Neil Nennessy, Wayne Davies (both WRU)
Citing c ommissioner: Dennis Jones (WRU)
TMO: Nigel Whitehouse (WRU)
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Oh dear Madigan misses that penalty. It's still 6-10 after 36 minutes.

Morgannwg wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Jeez! I'm lost on what that last one was for. Another 3 points for the Ospreys.

Ref 6 - 10 Leinster

Doesn't take long for the Leinster lot to whine about the ref. I remember in the final they blamed the ref despite him actually giving Leinster all the chances he possibly could .

That post has to be the definition of irony.

Boss is playing brilliantly.

I don't know why both sides are attempting kick and chases in these conditions. Boss is having a good game anyway.

WTF was Carr doing there?

Kick and chase forces errors from the opposition. Neither team is getting much advantage from it yet.

Gibson wrote:WTF was Carr doing there?

Unlike Boss, he's not having such a good game so far...another penalty for Morgs to attempt...

Ah OK Mick

HT 9-10 Game on!!!

We really are giving this game to O's. Should be out of sight by now.

Leinster manage to throw away all the dominance as they give away another kickable penalty. 10-9 going into the break.

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Jeez! I'm lost on what that last one was for. Another 3 points for the Ospreys.

Ref 6 - 10 Leinster

Doesn't take long for the Leinster lot to whine about the ref. I remember in the final they blamed the ref despite him actually giving Leinster all the chances he possibly could .

That post has to be the definition of irony.

No idea why this retort always comes out when people are confronted with the truth.

Hmmm half time,happy enough with the performance not so much with the scoreline.

Morgannwg wrote:

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Jeez! I'm lost on what that last one was for. Another 3 points for the Ospreys.

Ref 6 - 10 Leinster

Doesn't take long for the Leinster lot to whine about the ref. I remember in the final they blamed the ref despite him actually giving Leinster all the chances he possibly could .

That post has to be the definition of irony.

No idea why this retort always comes out when people are confronted with the truth.

Because my post is also "the truth".

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Jeez! I'm lost on what that last one was for. Another 3 points for the Ospreys.

Ref 6 - 10 Leinster

Doesn't take long for the Leinster lot to whine about the ref. I remember in the final they blamed the ref despite him actually giving Leinster all the chances he possibly could .

That post has to be the definition of irony.

No idea why this retort always comes out when people are confronted with the truth.

Because my post is also "the truth".

Well I suggest you look up the definition or irony. You'll be surprised .

Gibson wrote:WTF was Carr doing there?

He dived for the try line 5m too early.....

Morgannwg wrote:

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Jeez! I'm lost on what that last one was for. Another 3 points for the Ospreys.

Ref 6 - 10 Leinster

Doesn't take long for the Leinster lot to whine about the ref. I remember in the final they blamed the ref despite him actually giving Leinster all the chances he possibly could .

That post has to be the definition of irony.

No idea why this retort always comes out when people are confronted with the truth.

Because my post is also "the truth".

Well I suggest you look up the definition or irony. You'll be surprised .

irony

1    [ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er-] Show IPA
noun, plural i·ro·nies.
1.
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.


My mistake I forgot to add the word unintentional.

rodders wrote:

Gibson wrote:WTF was Carr doing there?

He dived for the try line 5m too early.....

He also kicked it out with 2mins to go


Can't wait for this second half! Such exciting rugby!

Nah nah nan nah nah nah nah nah... Jaaackmaaan!

Headless stuff Rods!

It's still wazzing down there...second half...

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

asoreleftshoulder wrote:

Morgannwg wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Jeez! I'm lost on what that last one was for. Another 3 points for the Ospreys.

Ref 6 - 10 Leinster

Doesn't take long for the Leinster lot to whine about the ref. I remember in the final they blamed the ref despite him actually giving Leinster all the chances he possibly could .

That post has to be the definition of irony.

No idea why this retort always comes out when people are confronted with the truth.

Because my post is also "the truth".

Well I suggest you look up the definition or irony. You'll be surprised .

irony

1    [ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er-] Show IPA
noun, plural i·ro·nies.
1.
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.


My mistake I forgot to add the word unintentional.

What was ironic about what I said? Leinster fans whinged about the ref all week. That's what I found ironic because we were told (although no longer told anymore) for so long that the Welsh always blame the ref for losing!

Leinster looking a bit lost at times. "That Fionn Carr has to be involved in the Irish setup" says no one.

Boss, Madigan, Auva'a and Ruddock have played well so far for Leinster but there's been some woeful stuff so far....

Its not a day for pretty rugby. We just need to be clever here. Use the pack dominance, pin em back and wear em down. Pens and tries will come.

Argh! See! That's what the schitt weather does. The ball was anyones then and no one could get on it. Fussell try not allowed as it was knocked on.

Ref manages to even things up somewhat as he gives a knock on that wasn't.

Ospreys looking good for a try here. Leinster at sixes and sevens.

Gibbo - I'd be happy with an ugly win!

My link has stopped working for the past 5 mins.

Yup S4C site seems to be down....

Gibson wrote:Its not a day for pretty rugby. We just need to be clever here. Use the pack dominance, pin em back and wear em down. Pens and tries will come.

Here was me thinking Leinster only played the beautiful game. Schmidt out, that kind of Declan Kidney shoite can't be tolerated.

Not missing much at the moment Morgannwg - they're still trying to get a scrum going.

Anyone got any streams, S4C is down

Duncan has too be careful he always touches the ground before binding

Happy with how our scrum is going.

Penalty O's - looks like they're opting for the posts rather than the corner. Sensible given the conditions now. It's a big kick though. Awh dips just before the post. Needed more welly behind it.

9-10 after 50 minutes. Duncan Jones in the bin.

That's better. Now, this is the time to go for the juggler.

And the Blues concede another kickable penalty.

Out on the touchline and it's in line but well short.

And finally ref does something about infringing. Yellow card for long haired Welsh bloke. Madigan straight in line with posts practically on t he half way. And he misses.

Streams sent to those who struggled with it. Rodders can't you get it on RTE?

Must get a try in this period.

Gibson wrote:That's better. Now, this is the time to go for the juggler.

I thought there was a lot of juggling going on already...

Thanks Thom. What a nice lad he is.

wales606 wrote:Anyone got any streams, S4C is down

Check your PM.

O's getting shafted by the ref i see

Madigan let down by his knicker elastic then

Pot Hale wrote:

Gibson wrote:That's better. Now, this is the time to go for the juggler .

I thought there was a lot of juggling going on already...

Well spotted Pot. Jugular it is so.

Pot: finally? Have you been seeing much?

I thought you made that spelling mistake on purpose Gibbo...

Come on O's...did well to get a bit space there, but Leinster are not away yet.

Thomond wrote:Streams sent to those who struggled with it. Rodders can't you get it on RTE?

Nah Thom lost RTE with the analog switch off...need a new HD digibox..... current one doesn't get them, I'm a lazy bollix and haven't got it sorted yet.

Poor decision by Madigan. Not helped by his support either.

Cheers for the stream, its very stop start though :/

The ref finally spotted the crooked throwing that's been done by both sides.