Ireland v Italy

[(RIP) petcul]

Probably everone is too busy riding around the Mournes or recovering from a hangover to be watching the rugby but what a great victory for the lads in green. Nick Malin talked the talk, the Irish team walked the walk

Should be a good game against Wales (well done) next weekend

 

[flatdog]

Agreed, Ireland did well against a vastly improved Italy.
Just remember were Italy were a few years ago, I reckon if Nick Malin stays there and keeps up his standard of coaching, Italy could become a major force in the next 6 nations.

 

[de crowe]

great game

Fantastic Irish performance and fair dues to Italy for a very real challenge in the first half, marred in my view by some rather cynical tackles and gouging.
Rightly overwhelmed by a magnificent Irish performance in the second half. Happy Birthday Keith Earls.

Disappointed the double has not yet been achieved today. Eugene Laverty's tyre went off and robbed him of a World Superbike victory in Race 1 Magny Cours.

Hopefully that will be cured for race 2.

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Excellent game and Ireland played realy well especially in the second half. They took Italy apart and they are looking good as dark horses for the World Cup.