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

trouttrout

awec wrote: »

I don't see how the touch judge could make that call.

Ya me neither, should have gone upstairs even if it wasn't a try

KevIRL

Try Newcastle

EireIceMan

awec wrote: »

I don't see how the touch judge could make that call.

right call, but yes cant see how he seen it.

neilmulvey

awec wrote: »

I don't see how the touch judge could make that call.

he didnt, he gave him in touch before the touchdown cos Owens told sexton he couldnt go upstairs. If it was for the foot in touch as he touched down then he can go to TMO

KevIRL

KevIRL wrote: »

Try Newcastle

Converted 17-15 to Falcons

thomond2006

Terrible decision by Bonneval

CIARAN_BOYLE

Its never the right decision for a flanker to kick

trouttrout

Godman with the "don't argue". He's played well

KevIRL

Leinster pen 17-18

Aidric

The crowd have found their voice.

CIARAN_BOYLE

KevIRL wrote: »

Leinster pen 17-18

How long left in extra time. Leinster to win two trophies within five minutes tonight:P:P

astonaidan

Thought Id jinxed the handicap:o

KevIRL

Full time

NEwcastle Falcons 17 Leinster A 18

B&I Cup champions. Very well played, a real never say die attitude with 2 late fightbacks

Steve

That was a fcuking great try!!

Tox56

KevIRL wrote: »

Full time

NEwcastle Falcons 17 Leinster A 18

B&I Cup champions. Very well played, a real never say die attitude with 2 late fightbacks

Fantastic!! A better win than this game for sure

RuggieBear

two trophies

whatawaster

Healy last tryscorer at 26-1

Pity I'd only €4 in my PP account

Steve

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hogandrew

Tox56 wrote: »

Fantastic!! A better win than this game for sure

Will TG4 have highlights of the A game tonight?

CIARAN_BOYLE

Not a lot of 23 year olds with a HEC and Amlin challenge cup winners medal in the pocket

trouttrout

fair play to Leinster, very good performance and a game that really exhibits the genius of Joe Schmidt

Gambas

So Leinster are the holders of the Heineken Cup, the Amlin and the B&I right now. That's pretty neat.

Aidric

Well done Leinster. Not a vintage performance but very clinical.

19543261

Ah Jonnys so genuine, love the guy

CIARAN_BOYLE

Nice of Jamie to shout out about the As winning there

ambid

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

Nice of Jamie to shout out about the As winning there

Excellent interview from him. Humble, self-critical, team focused. The Heaslip-bashers will have to work hard to find a reason to criticise him!

whatawaster

This is a great touch

19543261

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

Nice of Jamie to shout out about the As winning there

****e, missed that, what'd he say?

RuggieBear

that's connacht in the hc next season too, innit?

CIARAN_BOYLE

RuggieBear wrote: »

that's connacht in the hc next season too, innit?

yep

Foxtrol

ambid wrote: »

Excellent interview from him. Humble, self-critical, team focused. The Heaslip-bashers will have to work hard to find a reason to criticise him!

He didn't mention the coin toss next week, he gave nothing for Muller to think about for the week. :rolleyes:

Garseys

Undisputed Champions of Europe until tomorrow!

Funk It

Great performance, thanks again Leinster

sydthebeat

might be shot for this, but thats as perfect as warm up to next week as possible.
Fergus was the major injury worry but was back out standing for the presentation.

thomond2006

Garseys wrote: »

Undisputed Champions of Europe until tomorrow!

They've unified the belts trophies!

lologram

thomond2006 wrote: »

They've unified the belts trophies!

Heinekamlin cup?

mfceiling

That was a brilliant game.

End to end...Stade just didn't have the handling to score tries.

Bit of a worry as an ulster man to see leinster play like that tonight, but what the hell, should be a cracker next weekend as well.

eyeball kid

RuggieBear wrote: »

that's connacht in the hc next season too, innit?

From a Connacht fan, Thanks (again). I promise we'll get you back some day.

Quint2010

sydthebeat wrote: »

might be shot for this, but thats as perfect as warm up to next week as possible.
Fergus was the major injury worry but was back out standing for the presentation.

Schmidt reckons he'll be ok for next week.

bilston

mfceiling wrote: »

That was a brilliant game.

End to end...Stade just didn't have the handling to score tries.

Bit of a worry as an ulster man to see leinster play like that tonight, but what the hell, should be a cracker next weekend as well.

Worry schmorry.

Anyway well done Leinster, a well deserved, albeit unsurprising win. Sexton really has developed into a top top out half. You're lucky to have him:D

durkadurka

eyeball kid wrote: »

From a Connacht fan, Thanks (again). I promise we'll get you back some day.

How about not beating the crap out of us next time were in Galway??!!!!


Great night tonight in the south stand. Handy few French there and bit of craic in the stand. All the tries down our end too.

Long awaited lap of honour from the lads. Fun fact: Heaslip handed his medal to a steward before jumping into the crowd!

vienne86

19543261 wrote: »

****e, missed that, what'd he say?

I was there and missed that......and networks were under pressure, so got nothing on the phone. Great great night!

Aidric

ambid wrote: »

Excellent interview from him. Humble, self-critical, team focused. The Heaslip-bashers will have to work hard to find a reason to criticise him!

Was he wearing his headphones?

Aidric

durkadurka wrote: »

Great night tonight in the south stand. Handy few French there and bit of craic in the stand. All the tries down our end too.

How many Stade fans as an estimate? I reckon Dublin will be rocking this weekend. Heard Derek McGrath from the ERC on with Matt Cooper this evening mentioning something about a champions village set up in the city, similar to what they do at the soccer final and all major tournaments. Sounds decent.

durkadurka

Maybe a couple of thousand Stade men. Easy to spot in pink.

Quint2010

Aidric wrote: »

How many Stade fans as an estimate? I reckon Dublin will be rocking this weekend. Heard Derek McGrath from the ERC on with Matt Cooper this evening mentioning something about a champions village set up in the city, similar to what they do at the soccer final and all major tournaments. Sounds decent.

Yip The Champions Village is in Merrion Square tomorrow. Bars, live music etc.

.ak

Leinster rugby, current Heineken Cup Champions, current Amlin Cup Champions and current British and Irish Cup Champions, roll on the Pro12 final next week. Chuffed!

awec

All I'll say is be sure to make the most of celebrating winning a trophy this weekend.

totallegend

Highlight of the night?

Maire Treasa ar TG4, dolled up to the nines.

Gleoite go deo!

trouttrout

Most interesting aspect of the entire game for me is how Leinster just didn't even try and compete at the breakdown. The tactic was to let stade have the ball and trust the defense until they messed up. Now I don't think Schmidt would have been happy with the amount of front foot ball stade got and at the time it was frustrating seeing Leinster play so passively at the breakdown but it was an excellent piece of tactical coaching from Schmidt. Showing the utmost confidence in his players to defend well and be clinical in attack