Six Nations Rugby

richp007

Wow, no thread for the rugby on here!

Great opening match last night, never thought Wales would come back and win it.

Another great game here as well, but I fancy the Irish to nick it off us by the end....

gibbsy

Best of the three games so far was in Dublin where the English just blew Ireland away. Looking forward to the game in Cardiff. I thought Wales were lucky as the French imploded but I'll take the result, thank your very much. We will have to play much better than that against the English.

As far as Scotland was concerned I thought the score flattered them. The Italians were very poor and Scotland failed to make the most of their many chances.

QuestShield

Ireland far from their best and clearly suffering from anxiety from losing at home for the first time in 5 years  but capitalise on Scottish mistakes to win by 9 points in Murrayfield.

gibbsy

The first half of Scotland v Ireland was very entertaining. Scotland's skills let them down in the second half and in the end were well beaten. Best match of the day.

Then came the dire match in Italy. Simply awful. Although Wales didn't look like losing they are going to have to play a lot better than that just to keep the score within reason let alone beat England in a fortnight. I know there's France to come tomorrow but it's England's championship to lose.

gibbsy

Boys bach, boys bach. I am sooooo happy. The dragons have slayed St George.

Terrific game.

Dony

They'll be singing in the Valleys tonight.

Great second half from Wales.

QuestShield

Well done Wales! Great chance at the Slam now.

BT Bob

13 wins on the bounce for Wales now - but, damn, that was a tough watch in the second half.

gibbsy

Too close for comfort, had visions of 2017 again. Scotland lacked a cutting edge in the Wales 22 and I think they really lacked leadership on the field. The George North penalty that ultimately led to the Scottish try was harsh, he had his hands on the ball. Some dodgy decisions from the officials but it was handed out to both teams. Sometimes I thank the TMOs get bored and want to make a mark on the game.

Going to be a hell of a weekend in Cardiff for super Saturday.

gibbsy

Don't think I've ever heard Twickenham so quiet when England were winning. The crowd were so bored that they started playing with their mobile phones. Italy on times showed great composure when they held on to ball for a dozen or so phases but their defence was woeful. They've not won for 14 matches in the 6 Nations.

If Wales lose to Ireland next week then they could land up third in the Championship with England taking it, provided they beat Scotland that is. Wales have everything to play for. The Grand Slam and being second only to the mighty All Blacks in the IRB rankings.