The Official English Rugby Thread

[Hal Jordan]

Of course, with a free play, Farrell's immediate thought is to hoist it...

In fairness, it worked.

[Kawazaki]

Of course, with a free play, Farrell's immediate thought is to hoist it...

England did score.

[sockwithaticket]

Of course, with a free play, Farrell's immediate thought is to hoist it...

England did score.

I was referring to the first one which was gathered safely by Ireland and we were under penalty advantage.

The second one, from which we scored, was a better decision and well executed. Running it through the hands wasn't really on after Youngs staring at the ball for a few seconds.

[Tichtheid]

Kinell, not bad from May

[sockwithaticket]

Where's Slick? That's why we love May.

[Hal Jordan]

Why did Ireland not take the three points there? May gets it and its a 7 point turnaround. Fucking great finish.

[ASMO]

Now that was a good try, burned them all

[Slick]

Where's Slick? That's why we love May.

That was brilliant

[sockwithaticket]

Where's Slick? That's why we love May.

That was brilliant

[The Druid]

You Lazy Saes buggers did not bother to make a thread.
England by 20+

[PCPhil]

Too many pens by England already though. On another day.......

[ASMO]

England defence is brutal

[sockwithaticket]

Bailed out, but that ws pish cover from Daly.

[Hal Jordan]

Earls just not got enough pace there. Daly waved him through as usual.

[Slick]

England defence is brutal

Yeah, like last week where they targeted the scrum To make a point they seem to be targeting the first up hits here even if it means sacrificing a bit of defensive shape

[PCPhil]

Farrell still aiming for the waist on all tackles I see

[Hal Jordan]

So Ireland run Aki on a crash ball which gains good ground, but their backrow is awol allowing Curry to pick the scrum half clean. WTF are they thinking?

[PCPhil]

That’s when England through the years gets me narked. That was just dumb.

[sockwithaticket]

Backs' involvement seemed to fuck up the shape of that one, made it difficult to keep the ball available.

[Tichtheid]

Farrell still aiming for the waist on all tackles I see

With a pretty loose definition of “attempt to wrap”, too

[Oxbow]

Daly really isn't very good.

[Hal Jordan]

Are the Irish staging a Worst Beard competition because there are some absolute stinkers on display.

Oh, and we kicked on turnover ball with men in the line. Again.

[sockwithaticket]

Try?

Edit - no, not on replay.

[Hal Jordan]

Penalty, no try.

[Hal Jordan]

And that's why JJ is a centre, not a winger.

[ASMO]

And that's why JJ is a centre, not a winger.

Feet like hands

[Slick]

Irish 10 just standing as a pivot, doing absolutely nothing to interest the English defence

[PCPhil]

Farrell, you f’in kvnt. A man was heard to say on that last stupid kick.

[Oxbow]

And the half ends with another poor kick from Farrell, fitting.

[sockwithaticket]

That went better than I'd feared ahead of kickoff.

Can't believe how few phases we're willing to to when inside their 22.

[JM2K6]

Ireland are very bad. Our pack and defence in general are on top, shame we are addicted to kicking the fucking ball away all the time.

Billy looks shot.

[Torquemada 1420]

This 9th rate Keeweee poach SH for Ireland is truly 9th rate.

Comfortable for Eng as Ireland have less creativity than Tracey Emin in a coma.

[Hal Jordan]

Irish 10 just standing as a pivot, doing absolutely nothing to interest the English defence

I think Dan Carter would struggle with the quality of ball he's getting, mind.

England being England. Massive physicality and loads of kicking. And as we all know, that works until we can't dominate up front and you get the 2019 Final.

May has been excellent in all aspects, not just for the breakaway try.

[Slick]

Has Launchbury always been this good? I know he has always been a good player but last few games he has been outstanding for England

[Paddington Bear]

We really ought to have put them away. Defence awesome and not much more can be said about May.

[Slick]

Irish 10 just standing as a pivot, doing absolutely nothing to interest the English defence

I think Dan Carter would struggle with the quality of ball he's getting, mind.

England being England. Massive physicality and loads of kicking. And as we all know, that works until we can't dominate up front and you get the 2019 Final.

May has been excellent in all aspects, not just for the breakaway try.

I was thinking that earlier, Eddie said right at the beginning that he wanted England to be England - physical, good set pieces etc, and in fairness they are. Just feels like they are missing a few tricks.

And, yes, May been very good today

[Kawazaki]

Underhill has been the best player for England so far (bar May of course) - his workrate is off the scale. Looks like a real pain in the arse to play against.

[Tichtheid]

Has Launchbury always been this good? I know he has always been a good player but last few games he has been outstanding for England

I’ve always thought he was a top player, though I could see why Kruis’ lineout work was so important

[ASMO]

Underhill has been the best player for England so far (bar May of course) - his workrate is off the scale. Looks like a real pain in the arse to play against.

Reminds me of Moody, absolutely no fear or sense of self preservation.

[sockwithaticket]

Has Launchbury always been this good? I know he has always been a good player but last few games he has been outstanding for England

His form did dip a bit over the past couple of seasons and he was justifiablyslightly down the pecking order, he's right back on top form now though.

Possibly energised by knowing he's not having to try and get past Kruis for a shot.