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Great first outing for Ireland.
Attack sharp, lineout improved in 2nd half.
I'd be concerned about some loose kicking which better teams will punish as the tournament progresses.
Overall though, this was a big positive start for Ireland.
#IREvJPN #WRWC2025
August 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Big dynamic power carries from Ireland now as the bench makes an impact.
Japan still competing for everything.
An entertaining contest, made moreso by that woman with the loudest voice in the world roaring from the sidelines!
#IREvJPN #WRWC2025
August 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Japan did not deserve that.
#IREvJPN #WRWC2025
August 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ireland taking almost all their chances. Japan not rolling over.
Attack is looking very nice, nice shape to the backs.
I'll take that scoreline at half time. Fix the lineout creaks and we are looking good.
#WRWC2025 #IREVJPN
August 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Stout defence followed by a blistering attack.
Lineout aside this is really good from Ireland
#WRWC2025 #IREVJPN
August 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Ireland attack looking very sharp in these early stages.
Japan barely getting any territory yet.
#WRWC2025 #IREVJPN
August 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I have to applaud Gary Ringrose for making an incredibly difficult decision in ruling himself out of his first test start for the Lions.

It takes character to put the team first like that, and sets a great example for youngsters playing any sport.
www.the42.ie/garry-ringro...
'A measure of the man' - Ringrose ruled himself out of Lions Test start
The Irish centre had been told he was starting against the Wallabies.
www.the42.ie
July 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Dream start for Tommy O'Brien, carrying his Leinster form into the green jersey.
#IrevGeo
July 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
That is exactly what the doctor ordered. A quality appointment.
June 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Went to see the movie Warfare this weekend.
Superb filmmaking, great performances across the cast. It contains, what I can only presume is, an incredibly realistic depiction of the experience of combat.
Well worth the price of admission.

#Warfare
April 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Gotta love how the Irish Times is in denial that England finished above Ireland in the Six Nations...
March 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Another insightful article from Owen Doyle in the Irish Times today. The final paragraphs are, for me, the biggest question facing World Rugby today.
www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
Well worth a read.
Until we get proper enforcement and lengthy bans this behaviour will not change.
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I've only been saying we needed this for 20 years.
Park and Ride facilities should be dotted around orbital routes of all our cities.
February 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Super match, what a finish!

Oh my heart...pass the beta blockers...

#LARvLEI
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January 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Okay, hear me out....

Instead of a loose forward, we put a speedy back out near the touchline to take those cross field kicks.

We could call them a winger, or something....

#MUNvLEI
December 27, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Leinster managing the 10 minute yellow card period to perfection. 👌

#MUNvLEI
December 27, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Some unusual camera angles as Munster were camped on the Leinster line.

Couldn't see the line, or the YC offence.

Mr. Director, just give us the wide shot and save the arty stuff for replays later.

#MUNvLEI
December 27, 2024 at 8:04 PM
This morning I said those three little words that every woman wants to hear from their husband... particularly at this time of year.

So as she slept in, I rose early, got dressed, and whispered into her ear...

"Heading to Tesco"
December 23, 2024 at 8:15 AM
This is a picture of a rugby coach silently shouting
"STOP TALKING, STOP TALKING, PLEASE STOP TALKING"
to himself over and over.....
December 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Ireland so wasteful with the ball, only themselves to blame. Need to take a look at themselves now and focus on execution of simple skills.

Quinlan talking about the "lack of atmosphere in the Aviva" again...the media obsession continues 🤷🏻
November 30, 2024 at 4:16 PM
...and we are off.....
#Election2024
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November 30, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Reflecting on #IrevArg it seems like there's still a lot of rust in the backs, but there were a couple of moments when it looked like they were in good shape. Goodman's influence will take a while to bed in, as did his predecessors.
November 16, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Rode our luck in the final few minutes before the break. Could have easily had a card.
Did well to hold them out

#IrevArg
November 15, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Amazing the difference a functioning lineout makes.

#IrevArg
November 15, 2024 at 8:52 PM