Lucky, lucky Ireland !! - SV650.org

Supervox · 19-03-06, 12:19 AM

Well, after my condemnation of the England rugby team last weekend - today I have to say that I think were extremely hard done by !!

IMHO all 3 match officials should be taken off the first class roster & 'relegated' to schoolboy matches where their appalling decisions won't have so much impact !!

Whilst not taking anything away from the Irish for their final try - it was an excellent effort - it's just a shame that the first 2 were allowed to stand !!

Incidently, does anyone know if the referee can call for a video replay to judge the validity of a drop goal ? I ask because in the Italy v Scotland match the eraly attempt by the Italians looked good to me (when seen from the camera behind the goal) but was not given by the ref.

19-03-06, 12:27 AM

Sour grapes, anyone?! I'm not a big fan of the egg chasers but I did enjoy today's game. Probably the best rugby match I've ever seen.

And I think the officials did a fine job

Supervox · 19-03-06, 12:53 AM

Sour grapes - NO !!

Lousy officials - YES !!

19-03-06, 04:45 AM

A hat-trick of victories against England, and two Triple crowns in three years.

Shocking luck altogether. Strangely consistent luck none the less.

19-03-06, 07:16 AM

Sing along now....

"When Irish eyes are smiling......" :P :P :P

Supervox · 19-03-06, 08:59 AM

Hey, don't get me wrong here guys !!

I am in no way trying to denigrate Irelands Triple Crown victory - just stating a fact that the standard of officiating in yesterday's match was appalling !!

19-03-06, 09:41 AM

i'm with ya supervox, at least two decisions which directly lead to irish tries which on the replay were dodgy - the ball was in touch, and cohen's quick thrown in was legit.

ah well, it's only a game

overall though the revised english squad put on a better display that last time.

19-03-06, 12:19 AM	#1
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Lucky, lucky Ireland !! Well, after my condemnation of the England rugby team last weekend - today I have to say that I think were extremely hard done by !! IMHO all 3 match officials should be taken off the first class roster & 'relegated' to schoolboy matches where their appalling decisions won't have so much impact !! Whilst not taking anything away from the Irish for their final try - it was an excellent effort - it's just a shame that the first 2 were allowed to stand !! Incidently, does anyone know if the referee can call for a video replay to judge the validity of a drop goal ? I ask because in the Italy v Scotland match the eraly attempt by the Italians looked good to me (when seen from the camera behind the goal) but was not given by the ref. __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

19-03-06, 12:53 AM	#3
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Sour grapes - NO !! Lousy officials - YES !! __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

19-03-06, 08:59 AM	#6
Supervox No more Mr Nice Guy Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saaafffend, innit !! Posts: 1,365	Hey, don't get me wrong here guys !! I am in no way trying to denigrate Irelands Triple Crown victory - just stating a fact that the standard of officiating in yesterday's match was appalling !! __________________ Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience

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19-03-06, 12:27 AM	#2
UlsterSV Guest Posts: n/a	Sour grapes, anyone?! I'm not a big fan of the egg chasers but I did enjoy today's game. Probably the best rugby match I've ever seen. And I think the officials did a fine job

19-03-06, 04:45 AM	#4
philipMac Guest Posts: n/a	A hat-trick of victories against England, and two Triple crowns in three years. Shocking luck altogether. Strangely consistent luck none the less.

19-03-06, 07:16 AM	#5
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Sing along now.... "When Irish eyes are smiling......" :P :P :P

19-03-06, 09:41 AM	#7
will Guest Posts: n/a	i'm with ya supervox, at least two decisions which directly lead to irish tries which on the replay were dodgy - the ball was in touch, and cohen's quick thrown in was legit. ah well, it's only a game overall though the revised english squad put on a better display that last time.