felt-tip Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 MASSIVE performance from the boys tonight.Swing low... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Excellent from England. Relax you irish boys, you'll get loads of coverage before your game TOMORROW. Ireland's hardly been awash with previews of the Wales V England game this week believe me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarot Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 As long as the French dont win,I,ll be happy with any of the others.Just hope I dont have visitors when the game starts tomorrow,I think Italy is the dark horse. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Excellent from England. Relax you irish boys,> you'll get loads of coverage before your game> TOMORROW. Ireland's hardly been awash with> previews of the Wales V England game this week> believe me.Word Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 BBC You know it means England Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 I thought the hype surrounding the game was better than the game itself. I'm expecting France v Scotland to be the best match of the week-end. Three home games for England now though followed by a possible GS game in Dublin. You will do your duty Mick and make sure THAT doesn't happen. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Chippie, chippie, chippie. Get a grip you Celts. The also-rans are playing today. There's lots on the BBC website. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Two poor teams last night. Not much of a spectacle for the neutral.Watched first half in edt (packed!) and second half in boho which has good screens so might watch sport there again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felt-tip Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wales will get stuffed at Murrayfield. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Not looking great for Ireland against France next week but there could be an improvement and also maybe a couple of big players coming from injury. Declan do you know if any of the injured players are likely to be back like heaslip or bowe. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Bowe won't be. Heaslip maybe I think. It never looks great for Ireland before they play France simply because you just don't know which France will turn up. The Italians are always difficult to beat in Rome, especially in their first match. We made a few silly errors today but on another day we might not. Darcy in particular forgot to put his head on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-407912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Someone doesn't like the English!A French viewMind you while that pratt keeps swallow diving and Martin Johnson is in charge, I don't much either. Apart from Jonny. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Well they are cunts. To be fair. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Mark my words, a beasting awaits the French at H.Q this Saturday. The disappointing thing for us, however, is that the French rather enjoy bending over and taking six of the best from England. They even have a term for it: la vice Anglais. Indeed, I rather suspect that Lievremont's willfully provocative words are just cheeky foreplay designed to make Johnno and the boys beast them harder. It makes good viewing to watch England chase after a band of squealing Celts for 80 minutes and apply the stick to their resentful rump, who at least have the gall to look us in the eye, before their own begins to water. It's not quite so fun to roar out at Twickenham and find Jean-Claude already lying on the turf smoking a Gitane and waiting for his punishment to commence.Still, I'm looking forward to the game. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 27 Feb 2010 England 16 - 20 Ireland 28 Feb 2009 Ireland 14 - 13 England 15 Mar 2008 England 33 - 10 Ireland 24 Feb 2007 Ireland 43 - 13 England 18 Mar 2006 England 24 - 28 Ireland 27 Feb 2005 Ireland 19 - 13 England 06 Mar 2004 England 13 - 19 Ireland 30 Mar 2003 Ireland 6 - 42 EnglandThese squealing Celts seem have done alright since 2003. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 20 Mar 2010 France 12 - 10 England 15 Mar 2009 England 34 - 10 France 23 Feb 2008 France 13 - 24 England 13 Oct 2007 France 9 - 14 England 18 Aug 2007 France 22 - 9 England 11 Aug 2007 England 15 - 21 France 11 Mar 2007 England 26 - 18 France 12 Mar 2006 France 31 - 6 England 13 Feb 2005 England 17 - 18 France 27 Mar 2004 France 24 - 21 England 16 Nov 2003 England 24 - 7 France Even the Frogs are ahead. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 2003 & 2008 were the only years my (irish) wife and I didn't watch the game together, so she's enjoyed bragging rights on the day for far too long.This year is looking good though, which is the kiss of death if ever i wrote one. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'd try and avoid watching that fixture with her this year too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-413942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'll be in Dublin for the English Grand Slam tears. Photos can be provided. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 such bravado, keep talking and my kiss of death should be nullified.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm not completely convinced by England. Too early to say how good they are after 2 six nations games and the autumn internationals were confusing. They certainly look on the right track, finally. They have three tough games left so if they win the GS they will have done it the hard way. Apart from the benefit of avoiding Paris they have had to travel to Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin. I'm not sure they will have the consistency to win all the remaining games, my guess is they will lose one and it depends who they lose to that will dictate whether they win the championship. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 England v Scotland is at Twickenham Mick. France have made quite a few changes for the game on Saturday.You never know which France will turn up. I expect England to goto Dublin looking for the GS and losing there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 France are highly unpredictable and error prone, but full of quality and verve. I've no idea what the result will be on the day to be honest.England have looked a little patchy but have so far won convincingly in 3rd gear without really needing to up their game.Scotland are looking a bit more resilient than of late but I don't expect a challenge.Ireland look spent. They showed some promising periods of play against France but ultimately they lost the game rather than France wone it, and they were frankly lucky to pip Italy.I know it's in Dublin and I know we've had little joy against Ireland of late, but unless Ireland really turn it around/on I'm expecting a victory.GS would be lovely, I'd be happy enough with 6 nations victory, but frankly I'd settle for bragging rights with the missus. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I dont think England will have any problem with Scotland at Twickenham so that makes it easier with 3 home fixtures and only 2 away. It dowm to France and Ireland then.....still expect England to lose one game. "Ireland look spent ....." Not sure about that, they have been missing some key players and some others have been rusty but I'd expect them to start favourites in Dublin irrespective of what happens against France. England not out of third gear implies they have another couple of gears, but we will have to see. It could be another false dawn. They are certainly better than they were. I'm happy to see a decent England team, but a lot of it is expectation at the moment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Fair enough; tired rather than spent. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/9238-rugby-matters/page/6/#findComment-414135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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