Six Nations 2023 - Ireland v France Match Thread, Sat 11th Feb, KO 2:15PM - TV: RTÉ2, ITV, France2

fitz · 11-02-2023 4:41pm

KEENAN

Former Former Former · 11-02-2023 4:42pm

I'll fight anyone who says Keenan isn't the best FB in the world right now

Larbre34 · 11-02-2023 4:43pm

Casey with an IMMEDIATE impact in pace and sharpness.

walshb · 11-02-2023 4:43pm

3 very valuable points here!!!

waynescales1 · 11-02-2023 4:43pm

Ireland repeatedly bottling it when they get 5m from try line. Should have 5-6 tries by now.

Shehal · 11-02-2023 4:43pm

We absolutely botched that there! TAKE THE 3!!!

eggy81 · 11-02-2023 4:44pm

Great kick from Hugo leads to another situation where France defend the line. We should be out of sight really.

Panrich · 11-02-2023 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229025#Comment_120229025

On cue

walshb · 11-02-2023 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229066#Comment_120229066

Not really. Very strong French resistance

farmingquestion · 11-02-2023 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229051#Comment_120229051

Hugh Cahill in the first half was commentating like he had the best performance of all time, showing pity because of his dad.

Faugheen · 11-02-2023 4:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229050#Comment_120229050

I'm not outraged at all. I'm laughing at how pathetic it is.

Watch the game and enjoy it. It's much better that way.

ednwireland · 11-02-2023 4:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229066#Comment_120229066

Massive defense from france

walshb · 11-02-2023 4:46pm

This is so close.

GoldFour4 · 11-02-2023 4:46pm

Casey’s pace is such a great little injection

fullstop · 11-02-2023 4:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229071#Comment_120229071

It’s in the genes over there 😂

Clegg · 11-02-2023 4:46pm

France keeping in touch to try and sucker punch us near the end.

Larbre34 · 11-02-2023 4:47pm

You don't see many drop goals anymore. i haven't seen stats, but it feels like they're a dying art.

farmingquestion · 11-02-2023 4:47pm

This is a great 6 nations game.

Will stand us in good stead with no Jonny or Beirne for the last half hour or so.

farmingquestion · 11-02-2023 4:49pm

I hate the way players hold the ball into the ground in the ruck with their arms stretched out. It's the same as holding on. Refs never call it.

eggy81 · 11-02-2023 4:49pm

casey has improved Ireland. Looking settled again

CptMonkey · 11-02-2023 4:50pm

Goal line drop for held up over the line is a stupid rule

eggy81 · 11-02-2023 4:50pm

Again held on the line.

Shehal · 11-02-2023 4:50pm

....how many time is that now where we are on their line and come away with no try... Its only a matter of time before France make us pay.

Clegg · 11-02-2023 4:51pm

Ireland are getting tired. France are getting to rucks quicker and poaching more than they were in the first half.

clsmooth · 11-02-2023 4:51pm

The Irish crowd is terrible. Feels like we’re playing in Paris.

fitz · 11-02-2023 4:51pm

Surely should have been a penalty to us at the previous ruck?

Larbre34 · 11-02-2023 4:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229105#Comment_120229105

Too many corporate arsehole tickets at this price point. Its a problem.

farmingquestion · 11-02-2023 4:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229105#Comment_120229105

Because it's full of people who are only there for the occasion and jolly with their friends and girlfriends.

fitz · 11-02-2023 4:54pm

Two or three clear penalties at the rucks there, French lying all over the place.

SaoPaulo41 · 11-02-2023 4:54pm

Hugh Cahill is such an annoying commentator

tanko · 11-02-2023 4:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229101#Comment_120229101

Four times over the line and held up, six points is a dangerous lead, we need a score.

walshb · 11-02-2023 4:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229105#Comment_120229105

Probably because most aren’t actually interested in rugby

Faugheen · 11-02-2023 4:56pm

It's great to finally see Ross Byrne able to do his thing in an Irish shirt. He's been very good since coming on.

Tom O'Toole has had a big impact as well.

ctrl-alt-delete · 11-02-2023 4:56pm

This line-out could be crucial, ten to go we need a score.

farmingquestion · 11-02-2023 4:56pm

Ross Byrne is ok to see out a game. Would be worried to need to start him in a world cup knockout game though.

Larbre34 · 11-02-2023 4:56pm

Much better game management now. Turning the French around and tiring them. We can do this all day.

martingriff · 11-02-2023 4:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229051#Comment_120229051

Not at it today!!! Really. He has played well. Very up tempo unlucky not to get a try. Yes needed to be taken off an tiring out there. Amazed he was really up for the games given the week with his father

SaoPaulo41 · 11-02-2023 4:57pm

This reminds me of the leinster la rochelle final . Narrow lead and then late score

walshb · 11-02-2023 4:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229138#Comment_120229138

Nobody does a steal at rugger better than France!!

Clegg · 11-02-2023 4:59pm

LADS CAELAN DORIS IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD

ctrl-alt-delete · 11-02-2023 4:59pm

Ringrose!!!!

walshb · 11-02-2023 4:59pm

Stunning. And helped by poor French tackling

Hammer Archer · 11-02-2023 4:59pm

Utterly world class by Doris.

A-Train · 11-02-2023 4:59pm

Come on Ringrose unreal

Shehal · 11-02-2023 4:59pm

YEEEEE

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SSSSS **** COME ON!!!!!

walshb · 11-02-2023 5:00pm

And brilliant to try get as close to the posts!!

waynescales1 · 11-02-2023 5:00pm

Try, subs have been good, Casey superb since coming on.

Faugheen · 11-02-2023 5:00pm

Brilliant! Something the great man himself would be proud of.

martingriff · 11-02-2023 5:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229134#Comment_120229134

Sorry quoted wrong person

eggy81 · 11-02-2023 5:00pm

Finally. What a phase of play. Dorris has been huge last 10 minutes

Six Nations 2023 - Ireland v France Match Thread, Sat 11th Feb, KO 2:15PM - TV: RTÉ2, ITV, France2

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