Can Ireland beat France?

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With France having lost three games in a row (Italy, Wales, England), they are now on the road to face Ireland.

One side of the argument suggests that France are "due a win" while the other says that they are on the ropes and a new look Irish side can add to their misery.

Can Ireland beat this French team?

Now Murray came back on when there were unused subs on the bench? Madigan has to go off and Ireland down to 14 now surely???

Parra just hit touch in time surely??

Why's Cronin on?!

I didn't see ant blood on BOD??

LondonTiger wrote:

valjester wrote:

LondonTiger wrote:He is not allowed to do that. Refer for foul play.

He can, if he happened in the process of scoring, which is what he asked.

Under the current laws and regulations the TMO cannot award the penalty to the attacking team or a penalty try. He can adjudicate on the score (and pull it back if the attacking team commit foul play) but cannot award anything to the attacking team other than the try.

I'm sorry but that is not true, think back to 2008 as the best example I can remember, New Zealand were awarded a penalty try and Bowe was given a yellow after consulting with the TMO.

Ouch broken ankle for Madigan. Gutted for him on his Irish debut.

thebluesmancometh wrote:Now Murray came back on when there were unused subs on the bench? Madigan has to go off and Ireland down to 14 now surely???

Parra just hit touch in time surely??

took the kick from wrong place

so now on 80 mins!!

how??

Oh no. A nasty leg injury for Madigan, and it looks like he'll be out for a while. What a horrible start to his international career.

LeinsterFan4life wrote:Kidney PLEASE RESIGN NOW!!!!

Thos irish team is a complete joke

Mate I feel your pain, I really do!!!

Feic I hope Madigan's alright. Doesn't sound good!

Cronin to come on at centre?

Bad leg injury for Madigan apparently, i'm guess he will be out for a while

Conor Murray given MOTM.

Madigan is still in isn't he. I think is Reddan hurt?

LondonTiger wrote:After such a good first weekend, this tournament has degenerated to mush.

Yup its been awful, think I'll give next week a miss. Well done on your slam .

Awful for Madigan. Terrible end to a terrible day. Worst tournament for Ireland in about 18 years.

mystiroakey wrote:so now on 80 mins!!

how??

they don't always go with the time shown on the screen...

No it's Madigan Sheep.

...and BOD's limping about.

Oh was it LT? My bad.

Connor Murray man of the match taken off free 50 mins? You can tell that was made by RTE.

give it a rest with BOD's wife

So how much additional time will we have?

sheephead wrote:Madigan is still in isn't he. I think is Reddan hurt?

Yep it is clearly Reddan who is down, not sure how they're confused.

5 seconds?

4 seconds I think Cari

Madigan gutted for him. really hope it's not as bad as it looks.

Cheers Cari. Thought Madigan was the one with the long frindge?

Why didn't they kick it out?

Sod's law the French will score here....

Can France win it against a limping Ireland?

A draw might be the end for both coaches

Madigan is there? It was Reddan who went off?

Thank the f... that is over

..and that's it. 13-13 at FT.

Oh! It WAS Reddan!

rodders wrote:Why didn't they kick it out?

because they wanted to win.......

My my. Half a chance there for France not taken. 13-13, France off the mark!

WOW

Scot v Wales 2007 has some competition.

Draw is the right result. Two awful teams playing against each other.

rodders wrote:Why didn't they kick it out?

REf told them no time for the lineout?

rodders wrote:Madigan is there? It was Reddan who went off?

You're right, I just spotted Madigan. I couldn't see who was on the stretcher. I was listening to the commentary....and the in-studio people just said it was Madigan.

Why didn't France go for drop goal??????

rodders wrote:Madigan is there? It was Reddan who went off?

Yes, it was quite clearly Reddan who collapsed. He tried to play on but just fell over.

What a load of rubbish. France were awful, so were we. Heart breaking to watch that.....

Eh. Why did Freddie move the ball back in field and look for the drop goal?

Uhh theres still 1 more game left of this dross.

LondonTiger wrote:

rodders wrote:Why didn't they kick it out?

REf told them no time for the lineout?

...forgot it was 13 all...thought they were in the lead...sorry...

Not pretty but thoroughly enjoyable. Well played Ireland, Bravo la France!

What a sad end to what was possibly BOD's last home game.

A World Cup and 3 Finals wrote:Not pretty but thoroughly enjoyable. Well played Ireland, Bravo la France!

your being a bit kind mate..

That's it the end for Brian. Greatest Irish sportsman ever. Thanks for the memories Brian .

It was Eoin Reddan.

That was just another terrible second half. It's been a problem for Ireland for two years- and when the coaches best idea is to take off the 9 who's controlling the game- Jesus Christ. Kidney has no idea how to address the things that are holding us back.

Two years in a row we're in control at half-time against France and STOPPED PLAYING

Brian O'Driscoll deserved better today.

t1000advancedprototype wrote:Why didn't France go for drop goal??????

Why kick the ball and give up possession? Crazy.

Its a pity Brian had to play under Kidney for so long.