Match Thread: Leinster Rugby vs Stade Francais, Friday 17th May 20:00, SS2

trouttrout

trouttrout wrote: »

Pressure seemed to be coming through McGraths side I reckon.

Actually you're right Tox, got mixed up with my sides

awec

Mike Ross getting battered which is worrying.

LeeroyJones

Getting battered in the scrum

clsmooth

7-0 Leinster Madigan try. 13mins gone

CIARAN_BOYLE

Aidric wrote: »

Refcam? Interesting. Did I hear Robson say this is a first?

first in a european final

keith16

Aidric wrote: »

Refcam? Interesting. Did I hear Robson say this is a first?

They had it in the semi-final and they've been using it in the super 15 as far as I know.

thomond2006

Big scrum from Stade

Aidric

Stade have really come back in to it since the try. This has the makings of a humdinger.

awec

Cracking hold up there by Sexton and SOB.

sydthebeat

I'm wondering if toner / roux combo is not powerful enough so far

keith16

Impressive stuff from Stade

trouttrout

Roux absolutely anonymous so far. Leinster not doing enough to disrupt Stade ball

thomond2006

that offload from Parisse! :eek:

trouttrout

Conway really should have put him on his arse there

keith16

g'wan Cronin

awec

Amazing try.

trouttrout

trouttrout wrote: »

Conway really should have put him on his arse there

haha, completely makes up for it then!

LeeroyJones

wow..... 2 attacks 2 tries

neilmulvey

if leinster can get a further score ahead this could be a rout

thomond2006

great try, that's tough on Stade.

trouttrout

two fantastic tries. Conway didn't even need to look, he knew there would be someone on his shoulder

Tox56

He made a bad defensive error earlier but feck me that's some skill from Conway.

Joe has to take credit too, trying so many things and it has his fingerprints all over it

Swan Curry

Boss' kicking has been brilliant so far,perfectly timed.

LeeroyJones

Possession Stats
Leinster 32%
Stade 68%

Score
Leinster 14
Stade 0

Aidric

trouttrout wrote: »

Roux absolutely anonymous so far.

Pretty common complaint.

trouttrout

Leinster's pack is getting out-muscled

clsmooth

Anyone else think Toner should grow a beard Chabal style?

KevIRL

Any score from the Newcastle v Leinster A final?

Aidric

Any boards members at the game willing to throw a slap Mark Robsons way? Will pay cash.

LeeroyJones

I think we should have more patience with Roux

Hes 22 and has very little experience. Had it not been for his injury he should have been getting more Pro12 time which would be hugely beneficial for him.
He doesn't seem to be up to speed at this level just yet but I reckon he'll come good

Tox56

We've played some really tough teams to defend against recently, Stade make errors but they aren't afraid to get the offload away

thomond2006

Will someone tell Robson you don't pronounce the "th" in McGrath.

CIARAN_BOYLE

KevIRL wrote: »

Any score from the Newcastle v Leinster A final?

We are 10-7 down HT don't know any details just taking that down from the newcastle facebook

trouttrout

Difference in the skill sets between the two sides is staggering. If Leinster had that possecion and territory the game would already be wrapped up

19543261

Lotsa fallin off feet

Tox56

We've been very sloppy at the breakdown in attack, Heaslip was on his feet 5-6 seconds and we were still completely outnumbered

CIARAN_BOYLE

LeeroyJones wrote: »

I think we should have more patience with Roux

Hes 22 and has very little experience. Had it not been for his injury he should have been getting more Pro12 time which would be hugely beneficial for him.
He doesn't seem to be up to speed at this level just yet but I reckon he'll come good

Look he has had shoulder and collarbone injuries this season and doesn't have the confidence in his ability and he often shies out of tackles or tries to do everything with just his arms.

Just needs the confidence that he won't break. It will come. Problem is that we are using him in a final so we judge him as if he is in a final.

sydthebeat

Leinster way to passive at the breakdown, heaslip could have ben penalised there

trouttrout

Christ I love Leinster rugby

I mean that's simply unbelievable

whatawaster

Ridiculously good

KERSPLAT!

Oh Isa, I'll miss you

neilmulvey

that is outrageous.

keith16

Outstanding by Isa there.

astonaidan

On behalf of the men of the west, thatll do pig, thatll do

freyners

is that "one more year" for Isa i wonder:P

Aidric

Leinster ultra clinical.

LifesaverNiall

anyone got a link handy? please and thank you

clsmooth

Precision.

Tox56

Ooh I can't wait to see Joe with Ireland. 3 attacks, an inside ball, a chip kick and a crossfield kick for 3 tries

LeeroyJones

I've 3 tryscoring bets

Sexton, Conway and Nacewa...................





.................... They've assited each of the 3 tries