Surprised there isn't a thread here already.
Cracking first test this morning (& not just because of the result
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Cracking first test this morning (& not just because of the result
).Rugby Union - Summer internationals 2016
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Fair play to England to win after an awful start for them with Australia starting so well. @Phurry, how about making this thread the June internationals 2016 thread instead of just England vs Australia. Second test in Melbourne will be massive next weekend.
Both games this morning were amazing to watch. Wales were a lot closer than I guessed they'd be. The England result was immense after the pummelling they took in the first 15 mins. Glad I cycled 40km to watch both games in an Irish pub full of Antipodeans … the ride back was fun after all that beer too!
Feeling doom and gloomy about Ireland's match for no particular reason... With Connacht hat on, very disappointed to see neither of the flyers make the bench. Hopefully it'll be as good a match as the two this morn!
Expect the Boks to beat Ireland, not expecting a great game though.
This is noteworthy.
Ireland with one foot in semis after beating New Zealand in World Rugby U-20 Championships
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2016/0611/794824-ireland-under-20s/
Ireland with one foot in semis after beating New Zealand in World Rugby U-20 Championships
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2016/0611/794824-ireland-under-20s/
Paddy Jackson has a really strange, awkward looking kick out of hand, but he gets good distance... SA in trouble with so many penalties so early.
Very good try from Ireland, getting good reward for fine start. Don't agree with Lood De Jager going to the bin though.
Is Stander in big trouble here...
Edit: Woah. Big call.
Edit: Woah. Big call.
Super try! What a maul. Can't see them winning though. Would need a few yellows for SA to have a chance.
Can't see us winning but at least we're putting up a fair bit of fight.
Some fight here. Whoever that is on the SA team who keeps getting the ball ripped off him must be very, very embarrassed.
Wrong call too. Yellow at best. Add to the SA that should not have stood with the Irish player being blocked.
Even as an England fan I'm rooting for Irish here. Ireland 7 points ahead with 17mins to go. Really hope they hang on be a hell of a win.
Paddy Jackson, clutch player. Really stepped up today.
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Big penalty for Ireland.
What a result this would be, immense performance.
What a finish.
Cannot believe it. That is ridiculous
SA penalties, rips and turnovers cost them. They utterly blew it. Unbelieveable performance all over the pitch from Ireland. Heart was pounding out of my chest in the final mins
SA penalties, rips and turnovers cost them. They utterly blew it. Unbelieveable performance all over the pitch from Ireland. Heart was pounding out of my chest in the final mins
2 for the northern hemisphere today not a bad day considering the world cup showing.
Ireland beat 2 SH teams today with the U20s as well. I don't think anyone would have expected that today.
Amazing result really.
Just seen the Ireland result … result!
Hopefully Wales cane beat New Zealand, Australia to beat England just and South Africa will bounce back at Ellis Park vs Ireland. Wallabies will need to play for the full 80 this time and the Boks will need to improve massively in Johannesburg.
I want to see Damian McKenzie in an All Black jersey. If the ABs win this second test the third will be a dead rubber and Damian might get a game.
Wales 3 the other mob 0.
Israel Dagg's try converted by Cruden all blacks lead 7-3.
That fend by Jonathan Davies was brutal.
Zero for 1
That reserve decision was so harsh against the Aussies, the rule needs looking at.
Our line speed is so impressive, Australia just can't get a foothold in the game.
Too early to smile yet … but
going to regret this
going to regret this
This pen is your fault.Too early to smile yet … but
going to regret this
That discrepancy between the official clock and the hooter is farcical … Vunipola looked up at the clock and put the ball out!
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Yeah ridiculous. 'it is what is it is' was the official explanation from the ref. Great half though.
Lot of switching decisions in this game
Brilliant. What a defensive display we've seen.
England deserve to win and it goes to show what happens though when you appoint an Aussie coach.
Minute to go in Melbourne and I'm gonna say Zero from 2 now
Think you've got the last one right … just!