Alun Wyn Jones praised for honest analysis of referee’s performance during Wales-Fiji
English referee Matthew Carley has been in the eye-of-the-storm for his performance during Wales’ 32-26 Rugby World Cup Pool C victory over Fiji. Despite a number of try-line infringements, Wales somehow escaped sanction during an extended period of second half pressure from Fiji. Camped on their own line, it was desperation station for Warren Gatland’s […]
2 years ago
Absence of Tadhg Furlong is monumental, but it’s exactly the test Ireland need
This is what so many Irish rugby supporters and pundits have been pining for. Tadhg Furlong is OUT and the roof will be CLOSED. That’s the long story made short. Ireland were heading to Cardiff with World No.1 swagger but life in rugby has a way of slinging several curveballs at once. For the pessimistic […]
3 years ago
Full player ratings as Ireland dominate Wales to top world rankings
IRELAND 19-10 WALES Ireland looked back to their best (ie: their 2018 vintage) as they rolled over Grand Slam champions Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland looked a side entirely transformed from the one that were left shell-shocked by the English in Twickenham a fortnight ago. CJ Stander, Bundee Aki and Rob Kearney all stood […]
7 years ago
The Ireland team that should start our final World Cup warm-up
The 31 lucky Irish players to make Joe Schmidt’s World Cup squad will find out over the course of today. On Monday, Ireland will submit their proposed 31-man squad for the 2019 World Cup. The official announcement, though, is not coming until next Sunday. All national team coaches will be allowed to make changes to […]
7 years ago
Mike Tindall takes aim at Wales after predicting Ireland’s downfall
Mike Tindall would like to think he was proved right about Ireland. Next up, 2019 Grand Slam champions Wales. Back in November, when Ireland were following up a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam, a winning Test Series against Australia and beating world champions New Zealand, Mike Tindall was the voice of caution. Ireland had great […]
7 years ago
Full, brutal Ireland player ratings as Wales cruise to Grand Slam win
WALES 25-7 IRELAND Wales are the 2019 Guinness Six Nations champions, and with a Grand Slam to boot. Joe Schmidt’s final Six Nations game as Ireland head coach happened to coincide with the worst performance during his six-year tenure. Wales scored early and never let up all afternoon in a raucous Principality Stadium, in Cardiff. […]
7 years ago