RWC23 Warmups - Ireland v Italy, Sat 5th Aug, KO 8PM - TV: RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, Amazon Prime Video

Jump_In_Jack · 04-08-2023 4:57pm #1

Teams announced, KO time, commentary on team selection, squad and Farrell's own comments.

https://www.balls.ie/rugby/ireland-v-italy-kick-off-time-tv-channel-and-team-news-ahead-of-first-world-cup-warm-up-match-565971

RTÉ Rugby Podcast build-up to match and RWC

https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2023/0802/1397802-rwc-countdown-begins-as-ireland-get-ready-for-warm-ups/

Come on Ireland! ☘️

phog · 04-08-2023 6:09pm

I know this was probably discussed ages ago but fcuk me 8 o'clock for an international friendly game is stupid time. I'm glad I didn't go looking for tickets.

Digifriendly · 04-08-2023 7:26pm

Is this live on Premier Sports like the other summer series games are?

Cookiemunster · 04-08-2023 7:32pm

No. RTE have the Irish rights. All games are on Amazon.

phog · 04-08-2023 7:35pm

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Looks like Joe public agrees with me on the kick off time.

Shehal · 04-08-2023 8:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940117#Comment_120940117

I would much rather go to a 8 o'clock match then a 1 o'clock match, but each to their own!

phog · 04-08-2023 8:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940532#Comment_120940532

I suppose it depends on where you live and if you want to bring kids, etc.

But a match finishing around 22:00hrs makes it a very late trip home or an expensive overnight in Dublin for a lot of people living outside of Dublin

Shehal · 04-08-2023 8:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940575#Comment_120940575

That is true. I used to live in Cork so travelling up to even Limerick for Munster games (never mind Dublin!) was an absolute treck when it was an early kick off. Bringing Kids though is a big reason why I would not like a late kick off so I get that perspective.

icdg · 04-08-2023 9:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940389#Comment_120940389

Just note, all games are on Amazon in the United Kingdom. Republic of Ireland viewers will not be able to watch on Amazon this time around. (Yes I know we could last year. Different deal).

Cookiemunster · 04-08-2023 9:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940751#Comment_120940751

That makes sense. I noticed that the Scotland v France game is on Premier 2.

The same happens when Amazon have their Premier League games.

sydthebeat · 05-08-2023 8:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120940751#Comment_120940751

Thanks for that , I was wondering why they weren't available

OldRio · 05-08-2023 9:08am

So much for having Amazon Prime. I checked yesterday and Now TV wanted nearly 34 euro a month. Today its 16.99.

icdg · 05-08-2023 11:10am

OT but there’s a very good thread over in Bargain Alerts for Now TV discounts. They are so aplenty that you should rarely have to pay full price. Also if you’re near a Tesco, you might, if you’re lucky, be able to pick up remaining Smart Stick stock (if there’s any left) that will get you a pass for sports that should cover you for the duration of the warm ups at a much cheaper rate than the website.

a2deden · 05-08-2023 2:07pm

So the only place to watch is RTE in Ireland

degsie · 05-08-2023 4:03pm

What is it that the best ranked team gets the worst KO time? Who is running World Rugby right now, the TV companies?

PTH2009 · 05-08-2023 4:05pm

Yeah 8pm kick off is annoying esp having to get the 23.45 Bus home but is what it is

Hoping to wet my whistle on my way to the Aviva. Prob stay around Baggott Street as they might be less busy

ArmaniJeanss · 05-08-2023 4:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943108#Comment_120943108

I don't see a problem with the TV companies having a very large input to ensure ensure staggered kick-off times. Presumably they'd pay far less if there was a risk of of complete overlap. After that it's just a case of who gets which slot. The next weekend that we play Ireland gets the middle slot and France the late one.

They seem to be putting the most high-profile game (as opposed to the best team) into the 5.30 slot, which is probably a commercial decision.

Larbre34 · 05-08-2023 4:24pm

Never a feckin try in Murrayfield.

Scant pressure yes, but knocked on and uncontrolled in the process.

Shambles.

SaoPaulo41 · 05-08-2023 4:25pm

Score predictions for this evening?

Larbre34 · 05-08-2023 4:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943181#Comment_120943181

Ireland 31-13 Italy

Larbre34 · 05-08-2023 4:32pm

Fagerson may be the first on the block for the yellow/red reviews here. It was careless at best.

flatface · 05-08-2023 4:36pm

Some great running lines and strength by Scotland.

Larbre34 · 05-08-2023 4:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943203#Comment_120943203

And so it proves. Fagerson will be very much hoping for a ban which sees him only miss the balance of these summer warm-ups.

And to be fair there wasn't any malice in it, it was a bit reckless but with a lot of dynamic going on in the ruck as he arrived.

Larbre34 · 05-08-2023 4:49pm

Premier Sports coverage at least a good 2 minutes behind reality.

ersatz · 05-08-2023 5:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943242#Comment_120943242

That’s his second red for the same offence, and while it didn’t look malicious it was absolutely brainless and avoidable, and always going to be a red. Really dumb.

Fair play to Scotland though, they won that with 14 players for most of the second half. Ireland will go full strength against them in France or risk a result like this.

Clegg · 05-08-2023 5:25pm

Not sure how to call this game. I've no doubt our players will be well prepared tactically and physically, but there's always a degree of rust in the first few games of the season.

Couple that with players wanting to make a statement for a WC squad place but also mind themselves wrt potential injuries or suspensions and you've the potential for an Italy win.

Burkie1203 · 05-08-2023 5:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943395#Comment_120943395

Cant see it being too close. Think the ireland players will be good from the start.

PTH2009 · 05-08-2023 5:38pm

Seeing the crowds in Edinburgh and Cardiff there's definitely huge demand for Rugby tickets

sydthebeat · 05-08-2023 5:46pm

I'm guessing somewhere around 18 points to 40 in Irelands favour.

Podge_irl · 05-08-2023 6:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120943353#Comment_120943353

I'm pretty sure we'll go at, or extremely close to, full strength, but that was a 4 point win at home against a completely second string French team. Best not to read too much into it.

clsmooth · 05-08-2023 6:50pm

I won’t be reading too much into the performance tonight. A win and no injuries and I’ll be happy. These scratch selections tend to add up to less than their constituent parts. I reckon next week will be closer to our starting 15 and a better indicator as to what level we’re performing at.

mr_edge_to_you · 05-08-2023 7:03pm

Regarding kick off, is it possible the 8pm time is trial ahead of the bigger games in the world cup? The Scotland game in RWC is going to be at 9pm local time. That's a long day for the players. Logistically it's very different planning for a early/mid afternoon game - particularly for nutrition and warmup. It's not very often there is an 8pm kick off in international rugby.

ElisaAtWar · 05-08-2023 7:08pm

Strange team. Only thing I'd like to see out of this is if an Irish 3rd team can play to patterns that an Irish first team can play. Let's be honest neither Stockdale or Earls are going to France but I am intrigued if they can follow the team philosophy.

ZaK23-54 · 05-08-2023 7:09pm

Totally annoyed that us in ROI can’t listen to Zebo’s commentary..

Does anyone know is Amazon Prime showing the game in NI?

05-08-2023 7:54pm

Do I seriously have no option but to listen to Hugh Cahill here?

dublinman1990 · 05-08-2023 7:56pm

I don't think Italy will have much of a say in this match. I think Ireland will be pretty comfortable to win the game. The loss of Sexton to his three match ban is a downer. But I don't think it will affect our game too much.

I predict Ireland to win by about 3 tries against Italy.