Leinster v Connacht Match Thread

I.am.Leinster

Anyone see Flavin throwing punches at Hines off the ball about 15mins in! Hines wasn't even reacting and Flavin kept going for him, suprised ref didnt see it was right in front of him! Should have been a yellow.

irishbucsfan

Happy to see Keogh on. Hope he shows the Connacht posters on here who think he's not good enough for them what he can do.

The last time he came on for SOB he was Man of the Match!

I.am.Leinster

Lovely hands and Kearney in for try! Wish Ireland would play with that kind of hands...

corny

I.am.Leinster wrote: »

Lovely hands and Kearney in for try! Wish Ireland would play with that kind of hands...

Backs and forwards.

David900

I.am.Leinster wrote: »

Anyone see Flavin throwing punches at Hines off the ball about 15mins in! Hines wasn't even reacting and Flavin kept going for him, suprised ref didnt see it was right in front of him! Should have been a yellow.

Didn't see it. Hines has really become passive to these incidents in the last year I've noticed. I'd like to see him show fellas whats what like he used to.

Nice try too!

WallyGUFC

And that's the difference!

thomond2006

Great try. I'd kill for Hines in a Munster jersey, such a class act.

Conversion missed; 3-5.

irishbucsfan

Why McFadden isn't given a chance to take a few kicks I have no idea

Judgement Day

Nice try by Kearney against the run of play but Nacewa's kicking is poor - again.

wixfjord

Lovely hands. Good finish. Pod playing well.

I.am.Leinster

Keatley's been dreadful so far.

ch2008

POD had a big part to play in that try. Great hands all round

B0X

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Why McFadden isn't given a chance to take a few kicks I have no idea

I've been wondering this aswell.

thomond2006

2 good kicks from Berne out of hand there.

wixfjord

Just as I say it shocking pass from pod :rolleyes:
Really impressed with Kearney.

I.am.Leinster

Nice run from Conway, looks like the kid has great feet - wish he got more opportunities.

David900

Nice bit of play off the line out there!

thomond2006

8-3; Nacewa penalty.

Stev_o

wixfjord wrote: »

Just as I say it shocking pass from pod :rolleyes:
Really impressed with Kearney.

He ll never play at the highest level with a pass like that going to get someone killed throwing it that high sure!

irishbucsfan

POD seems far far better than last season. Great to see.

irishbucsfan

Ah there were only about 5 Connacht players offside on that kick!

Fair play ref

thomond2006

wixfjord wrote: »

Just as I say it shocking pass from pod :rolleyes:
Really impressed with Kearney.

Just as you say that Kearney drops a high ball!

I.am.Leinster

Newland's done nothing so far, its a shame when theres a young McGrath on the bench probably dying to get an interprovincial game. Also where is Simon Shawe these days? I thought he did very well when called upon and now hes just vanished!

wixfjord

Nacewa having a mare.
Were not dealing with the kicks at all.

thomond2006

Connacht are making a lot of Nikora's speculative garryowens.

CIARAN_BOYLE

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Why McFadden isn't given a chance to take a few kicks I have no idea

Gotta agree, he was the place kicker for Ireland A in 2 churchill cups I'd like to see him kick in some of these Magners games when Sexton is being rested.

corny

Why are Connacht kicking the ball away off good set piece ball? Brutal stuff.

I.am.Leinster

Terrible half so far

I.am.Leinster

Newland looks wrecked and disinterested.

B0X

corny wrote: »

Why are Connacht kicking the ball away off good set piece ball? Brutal stuff.

Because Leinster keep feckin up?

thomond2006

Bad miss from Keatley.

wixfjord

What an awful half of rugby.

RuggieBear

i am leinster banned. rereg round forum ban = permaban

thomond2006

haha great mess up there with "Is it half-time?"

wixfjord

Idiotic reffing.

David900

wixfjord wrote: »

What an awful half of rugby.

Have to admit I rarely see an entertaining match with Connacht - I still give them my support before anyone starts.

On a side note - the ads on TG4 are great, I really want to see that programme about chippers now!

Roomic Cube

I think that little half time mixup was the most entertaining part of the game so far. that was hilarious

irishbucsfan

Love that replay of Kearney smashing Johnny O'Connor! Try saver.

B0X

Are TG4 using the Batman soundtrack as their backing music? Gotta love their match coverage!

thomond2006

Mike Ross on for Newland.

mikedragon32

Is Newland the worst player to pull on the blue jersey in a while? He was wrecked after 10 minutes. Hines told him to take a knee to get his breath back after JO'C's knock on on the Leinster line.

wixfjord

Connacht infringing a lot at the ruck.

thomond2006

Thankfully Nacewa didn't kick that in the direction of the TG4 arrow!

11-3

thomond2006

Ah You on for Hagan.

Jesus Ruggie can't believe you banned the missus!! You're a brave mod! :pac:;)

irishbucsfan

Very pro-Connacht performance from the ref alright

David900

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Very pro-Connacht performance from the ref alright

Ah sure they need all the help they can get

David900

Just need another two now!

wixfjord

Say it again lads, I really rate Dave Kearney!

irishbucsfan

Brilliant stuff there. Fantastic try.

Shane Jennings must be up for MotM. He's been outstanding. Kearney was great to score there as well

thomond2006

Great try, nice hands from Strauss to Kearney Jnr.