Rugby 2018 Discussion
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
HIA comes from the independent doctor, I have no idea who he is and if someone paid him but France sideline Jalibert and Dupont where both examined for knee injuries which was told almost immediately to the french broadcaster.
Wales name unchanged 15 for their match vs England at Twickenham. George North replaces Owen Watkin on the bench.
http://www.the42.ie/larmour-toner-conan-ireland-italy-3838314-Feb2018/?utm_source=shortlink
Ireland set to bring in Jack McGrath, Toner, Leavy, and Conan for Healy, James Ryan, van der Flier, and Stander respectively. On the bench, Porter, Dillane or Roux, and Larmour in for John Ryan, James Ryan, and McFadden. Healy and Stander set to drop to the bench as well.
Ireland set to bring in Jack McGrath, Toner, Leavy, and Conan for Healy, James Ryan, van der Flier, and Stander respectively. On the bench, Porter, Dillane or Roux, and Larmour in for John Ryan, James Ryan, and McFadden. Healy and Stander set to drop to the bench as well.
Got no interest in what Eddie says but the rest of Nick Mullins's tweet is interesting enough.
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Scotland team to play France:
I see Jones is being a maximum prick again today, lodging a complaint about Wyn Jones behaviour to the ref during the match against them... I mean, Scotland... Last week 
Eddie should save his ref related mind games to less experiences referees. I don't think Jerome Garces is the type of ref to allow what a coach says to impact on him. His pre tournament mind games about Ireland being favourites for the 6 nations were a bit silly to be honest. I don't think Ireland are interested in what Eddie has to say about them at all.I see Jones is being a maximum prick again today, lodging a complaint about Wyn Jones behaviour to the ref during the match against them... I mean, Scotland... Last week
Have you ever heard of another team lodging a complaint about the ref in a game not involving them at all? Bizarre stuff, and then making statements to the press about it. He's really pushing the boundaries there.
What about his comments about the Welsh 10 and his “bottle”
And that his teammates will be wondering about him
And that his teammates will be wondering about him
The only other coach I could see doing it is Gatland. As such I'm not too bothered about Eddie's games and to be honest, after being very successful with England so far, this sort of desperation suggests he's worried about his side this year.
Crap comment too. Wish the RFU would shut him up.
I dunno, I'd rather not have it to be honest. The game doesn't need it.
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Messy match so far here, and Furlong crocked.
It's time to stop that game...
Italy melting.
For some reason, I love Ireland.
Fair play Aki, hanging on to the ball intelligently today
No fuss from Ireland.
Its probably time to either replace Italy or go back to the 5 nations
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FFS Henshaw you can't injure yourself like that.
From a fair bit out it looked like he'd need a pass... can't blame him, but terrible way to get injured
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Arrrrgh. Hope the championship doesn't come down to these leaked points. Not quite a dream debut for Larmour.
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It sounds like Henshaw's championship is over, but Furlong should be ok.
Scrappy win for England but a win nontheless. If Ireland can pick up some bonus points over the next 2 rounds might make things interesting.
Tough loss for the Cheetahs just now, they nearly pulled it off. Going to be weird not having them in super Rugby this year.
Tough loss for the Cheetahs just now, they nearly pulled it off. Going to be weird not having them in super Rugby this year.
I love the internationals, Worcester beat Exeter away, most important result of the day
Connacht also beat Ospreys
Looked like a try to me but Wales had ample time after that and still couldn't cross the line. They had their chances but couldn't take them. I'm keen to see how Scotland respond to last week's loss vs Wales. I expect the Scots to win but it'll be close i reckon.
England's record under the captaincy of Dylan Hartley and the coaching Eddie Jones is quite wonderful but I've found many of their wins somewhat underwhelming. Maybe I'm a bit grinchy about their record. They win but many of their wins aren't overly memorable for me.
You'd think this game was being played in Paris.
The IRB needs to investigate that game, this isn't France.
Thay have looked good. Looks like the change in coach has lit a fuse under the players.
France is back.