Ireland JWC Squad

by Don Alfonso Wed May 01, 2013 11:07 am

First topic message reminder :

Full Name DOB (AGE) Position
Adam Boland 15/07/1993(19) Prop
Edward Bryne 09/09/1993(19) Prop
Jake Caulfield 07/02/1993(20) Prop
Peter Dooley 04/08/1994(18) Prop
Niall Horan 21/04/1993(20) Prop
Brian Scott 09/03/1993(20) Prop
Chris Taylor 11/03/1993(20) Prop
John Andrew 26/05/1993(19) Hooker
Brian Byrne 09/09/1993(19) Hooker
John Donnan 16/02/1993(20) Lock
Sean McCarthy 12/02/1993(20) Lock
Gavin Thornbury 19/10/1993(19) Lock
Conor Joyce 05/07/1993(19) Flanker
Dan Leavy 23/05/1994(18) Flanker
Ryan Murphy 05/03/1993(20) Flanker
Peadar Timmins 08/01/1994(19) Flanker
Josh Van Der Flier 25/04/1993(20) Flanker
John Creighton 20/03/1993(20) Scrumhalf
Luke McGrath 03/02/1993(20) Scrumhalf
David Shanahan 20/06/1993(19) Scrumhalf
Steve Crosbie 10/01/1993(20) Flyhalf
Tom Daly 31/01/1993(20) Centre
Mark Roche 25/01/1993(20) Centre
Rory Scannell 22/12/1993(19) Centre
Max McFarland 13/07/1993(19) Wing
David Panter 03/02/1993(20) Fullback
Rory Scholes 23/04/1993(20) Fullback
Darren Sweetnam 05/05/1993(19) Fullback

Tried formatting that, but it didn’t work.

So – no Olding, Chris Farrell or Henshaw. Farrell has been injured all season, so I’d imagine it’s just bad luck for him.

Henshaw will probably be with the senior team in North America, Olding might well be with the Emerging Ireland team.

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:31 pm

Yellow card for offside in the opposition half is very harsh.

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:32 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Just as well this isn't cricket as otherwise the ref would have to hop around on one leg with this score.

Can you explain that for those of us less au fait with the rules of cricket?

Anyway NZ leading 14-11 and Ireland have a player in the bin.he 1st 10 minutes of the 2nd half will be tough as NZ are just so good at offloading and making metres out wide.

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:33 pm

Artful_Dodger wrote:Yellow card for offside in the opposition half is very harsh.

We were on a team warning from the last breakdown penalty we gave away.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:34 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Just as well this isn't cricket as otherwise the ref would have to hop around on one leg with this score.

If I knew anything about cricket i'd be able to decipher that analogy, kia

by Standulstermen Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:37 pm

asoreleftshoulder wrote:
Artful_Dodger wrote:Yellow card for offside in the opposition half is very harsh.

We were on a team warning from the last breakdown penalty we gave away.

Fair enough call. He seems very reluctant to apply that to their scrum though. The last free kick he gave against us at scrum time was ridiculous.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:38 pm

Ireland just have to stay mentally in this game - even if losing. That'll be the main test I'll be looking for in the next half. They have to keep the spirit and keep playing, as they would do against any other opposition. They just have to learn not to be intimidated into capitulation.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:40 pm

This is tougher rugby than the senior game. Less time between games? Less half time break duration too it seems....

by kiakahaaotearoa Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:40 pm

Well when the score is on 111 in cricket it is called a Nelson and any multiples of that number there are umpires who stand on one leg out of superstition. Sometimes it takes a while to get score in cricket so you can be standing for some time. Technically 11 11 isn't a Nelson but it's been bloody hot here today and the beer is kicking in. Very Happy

Good game on in the second half. NZ looked stronger near the end of the second half and the Irish boys looked to be tiring. Let's see what happens after the break. Slainté you feckers. guinness

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:40 pm

Standulstermen wrote:
asoreleftshoulder wrote:
Artful_Dodger wrote:Yellow card for offside in the opposition half is very harsh.

We were on a team warning from the last breakdown penalty we gave away.

Fair enough call. He seems very reluctant to apply that to their scrum though. The last free kick he gave against us at scrum time was ridiculous.

Yeah I'd be hoping he'll warn them soon if he scrum contest continues in the same manner.

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:41 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Well when the score is on 111 in cricket it is called a Nelson and any multiples of that number there are umpires who stand on one leg out of superstition. Sometimes it takes a while to get score in cricket so you can be standing for some time. Technically 11 11 isn't a Nelson but it's been bloody hot here today and the beer is kicking in.

Good game on in the second half. NZ looked stronger near the end of the second half and the Irish boys looked to be tiring. Let's see what happens after the break. Slainté you feckers.

The things you learn on this forum Very Happy

Cheers for that kia

by LeinsterFan4life Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:46 pm

Great play there from the Tongan lad. Why is he playing for NZ though?

by kiakahaaotearoa Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:48 pm

No worries mate. Worrying for Ireland. Every time it goes wide off set piece the NZ backs seem to gain metres with ease without doing much. Defence needs to come up quicker in the line if they're going to stop them from getting over the advantage line.

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:49 pm

Think the ref is giving NZ every chance at scrum time despite the fact that we've been very dominant there.

by LeinsterFan4life Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:50 pm

Its scary how far behind we are.

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:52 pm

LeinsterFan4life wrote:Its scary how far behind we are.

Its Baby Blacks and we conceded two trys whilst a man down, its not that bad.....yet.

by LeinsterFan4life Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:54 pm

Im not talking about the scoreline Dodger. They are on a different level to us with ball in hand and and ruck play.

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:01 pm

Our backline play has been very good, particularly in midfield. Breakdown has been the only real let down as the set piece has been quite good.

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:04 pm

MON Ireland! Lets give these feicers a good lash now.

Wont win it. But we can make a huge statement here.
Play freely and...

Believe.

by kiakahaaotearoa Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:05 pm

Much better passage from Ireland. Their confidence looks on the ascent after that try.

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:05 pm

Loving the character of this Young Ireland. This is promising lads.

Respect to Ruddock.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:06 pm

what was the spray? Just curious?

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:06 pm

Gibson wrote:Loving the character of this Young Ireland. This is promising lads.

Respect to Ruddock.

+1

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:08 pm

Another massive scrum from our boys, they've really had the beating of NZ come scrum time.

by red_stag Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:09 pm

Whats score at moment?

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:11 pm

NZ 31 - 21 Ire (probably about to be 31-23 with conversion about to be taken.)

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:11 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPHHOOOKINGHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Yahoo

by kiakahaaotearoa Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:11 pm

Nice one. Now we've got a game.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:11 pm

we have to learn to run onto passes at pace more. To0 many static collections and no momentum built....but nice try all the same Whistle

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:11 pm

31- 23 to NZ with 13 minutes to go. We're not dead yet.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:13 pm

I don't think we'll get there to a win...indeed I'd still worry about New Zealand coming back for a final flourish. But it seems Ireland have hit the marathan wall and no longer are afraid. That the psychological bonus I'm simply looking for in this game. Losing fear.

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:14 pm

TBH, we are just having a go, because we were out of it and are now playing freely.

Great to see a Keewee side being terrorised. And they are right now. A rare and beautiful sight.

Hope the Senior side are watching this.

MON ta phhhok Ireland!

Believe.

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:14 pm

Yellow card for NZ. Cmon Ireland.

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:15 pm

LeinsterFan4life wrote:Im not talking about the scoreline Dodger. They are on a different level to us with ball in hand and and ruck play.

They're at a different level to us physically and while I'd agree they're ahead us skills wise it isn't that big of a gap imo.

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:16 pm

Long range penalty nailed.

NZ 31 - 26 IRE

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:16 pm

asoreleftshoulder wrote:
LeinsterFan4life wrote:Im not talking about the scoreline Dodger. They are on a different level to us with ball in hand and and ruck play.

They're at a different level to us physically and while I'd agree they're ahead us skills wise it isn't that big of a gap imo.

This we are showing right now. We are playing with freedom and they don't like it. Simple as that.

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:19 pm

Love Josh Van Der Flier to score the winning try for us.

That would be manna for the tabloids.

MON lads! Don't relent.

Believe.

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:22 pm

Come ON lads! Cool heads now.

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:23 pm

Babs is out...

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:23 pm

We in the Semis as it stands! Keep de phhokers out lads!

Hauld on to de ball.

Edit: We need another try. Grrroaaan.

by HammerofThunor Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:23 pm

Bloody kiwis letting Ireland back in to knock us out
Sad

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:26 pm

You have enough hammer...yis won a WC Wink

by HammerofThunor Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:27 pm

SecretFly wrote:You have enough hammer...yis won a WC

I only started watching rugby properly in 2006. We've been rubbish since then.

Good luck for the last try

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:30 pm

Great effort from these fella's, did us proud.....so close.

by kiakahaaotearoa Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:31 pm

Hard luck boys. Finished by far the stronger there. You're in the semis though and good luck for that.

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:32 pm

What was that penalty for with 5 minutes left when the Kiwi didn't roll away it looked like he gave us the penalty then reversed it.That should have been a yellow for them really imo.

by Gibson Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:32 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Hard luck boys. Finished by far the stronger there. You're in the semis though and good luck for that.

Not yet Kiaka. We are depending on others...

by Artful_Dodger Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:33 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Hard luck boys. Finished by far the stronger there. You're in the semis though and good luck for that.

Don't England have better points difference?

by asoreleftshoulder Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:34 pm

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Hard luck boys. Finished by far the stronger there. You're in the semis though and good luck for that.

Ta kia great game your boys have some skills,lovely offloading by forwards and backs alike.

This will be our best ever finish at a WC so and this wasn't considered to be that strong a team.

by HammerofThunor Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:35 pm

asoreleftshoulder wrote:What was that penalty for with 5 minutes left when the Kiwi didn't roll away it looked like he gave us the penalty then reversed it.That should have been a yellow for them really imo.

The kiwi wasn't blocking the ball and the ref called it. Then the Irish player started kicking out at the kiwi on the floor. So penalty. Pretty straight forward.

And yeah England are through. Although if France beat south Africa heavily without scoring tries Ireland could still go through (not should about Argentina who are also on 10 points)

by SecretFly Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:35 pm

Yep, proud of the effort, especially when they looked mentally and physically out of it straight after half time.

But simply, it's refreshing to see anything attacking towards the end of a game in an Irish jersey...when it's against New Zealand it's a bonus.

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