We established many years ago that rugby is played with a stupid shaped ball by people that once aspired to be footballers.Ireland beat All Blacks in Dublin.
Historic victory. 2nd time, beat them in USA while ago.
Hope it holds up
No, no, no.We established many years ago that rugby is played with a stupid shaped ball by people that once aspired to be footballers.
You might have. Football has an awful lot to learn from rugby. I didn't hear one player refer to the ref as a fucking wanker during the whole game. And the ref has a microphone so the fans can hear his decisions. Match of the day would be about 3 minutes long if football refs had microphones. The rest would be unbroadcastable.We established many years ago that rugby is played with a stupid shaped ball by people that once aspired to be footballers.
Due to the unique way the BBC is funded - they couldn't afford it. Shame as it was a superb display of how to play the game by the Irish.It was interesting to see that on BBC (Not sure which one) that they didn't show any highlights of Irish match but showed several other internationals.
Totally agree on introducing the sin bin. Should be done straight away. But even better would be the 10 metre rule. That would stop the overpaid undisciplined twats from arguing over decisions with the ref.It was a terrific example of skill and discipline from the two greatest teams in the world. For Ireland to beat the all blacks is phenomenal. New Zealand lives and breathes Rugby Union and that is why they are the best team in the world. I cannot understand why football does not introduce reforms such as the sin bin and back the referees on discipline. As an aside, NI and Eire should combine in football as Rugby has done.
No! I think a player would be looking at a lifetime ban if he raised a hand to a referee. The game taught me to control my aggression and respect the man in charge and I'm proud to take my grandson to watch and hopefully learn the same lessons.Could you even imagine a rugby player arguing over a referees decision much less poking a finger in his chest as I have seen football players do. I have watched in amazement as a group of football players surround the ref arguing with him. Sheeesh. Only person who talk to the ref in any sport is the captain.
No, Dezza. Just, no.Egg chasing is almost as boring & pointless as golf or cricket.
Ireland actually beat the All Blacks, William, not the all blacks. Tsk tsk, put your glasses on.It was a terrific example of skill and discipline from the two greatest teams in the world. For Ireland to beat the all blacks is phenomenal. New Zealand lives and breathes Rugby Union and that is why they are the best team in the world. I cannot understand why football does not introduce reforms such as the sin bin and back the referees on discipline. As an aside, NI and Eire should combine in football as Rugby has done.
We were discussing the two top rated teams in the world playing a proper game. Why would we be interested in the 44th worst team beating the 60th probably by cheating and diving to con the referee?And in real news, Scotland won 4-0 in Albania.
Don't start the 'all rugby players are true gentlemen' argument as it simply isn't true. Eye gouging, knacker squeezing, drinking after shave, spike tackles......We were discussing the two top rated teams in the world playing a proper game. Why would we be interested in the 44th worst team beating the 60th probably by cheating and diving to con the referee?