6N 2017: Ireland v England, 18 March

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IRELAND v ENGLAND
18 March 2017
KO: 17:00 GMT
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Referee: Jerome Garces (France)
Touch judges: Mathieu Raynal (France) & Marius Mitrea (Italy)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

Live on [BBC, RTE, DMAX, FR2, ITV (H)]

A. Head to Head

131 Played 131
47 Won 76
8 Drawn 8
76 Lost 47
1,079 Points 1,526

B. Recent Form

27 February 2016
Twickenham, London
21 – 10 to England

5 September 2015
Twickenham, London
21 – 13 to England

1 March 2015
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
19 – 9 to Ireland

22 February 2014
Twickenham, London
13 – 10 to England

10 February 2013
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
6 – 12 to England

17 March 2012
Twickenham, London
30 – 9 to England

C. Teams

IRELAND

Payne; Earls, Ringrose, Henshaw, Zebo; Sexton, Marmion; McGrath, Best (captain), Furlong; Ryan, Henderson; Stander, O'Brien, Heaslip,

Replacements: Scannell, Healy, Ryan, Toner, O'Mahony, McGrath, Jackson, Conway.

ENGLAND

Brown; Watson, Joseph, Farrell, Daly; Ford, Youngs; Marler, Hartley (captain), Cole; Launchbury, Lawes; Itoje, Haskell, B Vunipola.

Replacements: George, M Vunipola, Sinckler, Wood, Hughes, Care, Te'o, Nowell.

Munchkin wrote:That's the second no arm tackle on Sexton. Both players leading with the shoulder.

? His right arm clearly wrapped?

Nothing in the tackle on Sexton but tackling the 9 was utterly daft.

Nothing wrong with Itoje tackle, needs to calm down though

Sexton just tried a little trip on Haskell lol

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:That's the second no arm tackle on Sexton. Both players leading with the shoulder.

? His right arm clearly wrapped?

No it didn't.

Munchkin wrote:

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:That's the second no arm tackle on Sexton. Both players leading with the shoulder.

? His right arm clearly wrapped?

No it didn't.

Yes he did, it was clear to everyone including the ref.

Haha Billy complaining about a blatant penalty. Wise up.

Not a fan of the Irish players waving imaginary cards around

Wow.. dominant Ireland here. Can't see England coming back here.

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:That's the second no arm tackle on Sexton. Both players leading with the shoulder.

? His right arm clearly wrapped?

No it didn't.

Yes he did, it was clear to everyone including the ref.

And that's why the ref had to have a word with him? look, I couldn't be bothered arguing, and will leave you to your one-eyed views.

Hendy doing the business as always. He has a pretty good strike rate!

Hendoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Good man, Henderson

Munchkin wrote:

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:That's the second no arm tackle on Sexton. Both players leading with the shoulder.

? His right arm clearly wrapped?

No it didn't.

Yes he did, it was clear to everyone including the ref.

And that's why the ref had to have a word with him? look, I couldn't be bothered arguing, and will leave you to your one-eyed views.

Lol. If it had no arms in the tackle it would of been a penalty. Not a quick chat.

Perhaps you are being one eyed?

nathan wrote:Sexton just tried a little trip on Haskell lol

Saw that, pretty pathetic.

England lacking intensity here, need to focus.

Good try, Irish forwards look far more up for this.

Already our pack seems much, much more effective. POM has been excellent.

That looks like the grand slam gone. Englands defence looks suspect,, the crowd are all over them. Well done Ireland. Such a good side.

trebellbobaggins wrote:That looks like the grand slam gone.  Englands defence looks suspect,, the crowd are all over them.  Well done Ireland.  Such a good side.

You maybe right but we are only 25 minutes into it and 7 points down

Irish 10 man rugby is working, we need to get a grip. Carry hard and and straight and stop the Irish momentum.

Good try, I think that's when Ireland's multiphase game looks really effective.

Did Farrell just get completely took out?

Men against boys. Not sure why anyone thought these guys could lose at home. Too good.. they beat the best in the world after all.

SOB's handling has been poor.

O'Mahony and Best there - unbelievable.

Clear as day no release by best there, ref was even shouting release.

WTF?! Ref says "release" and then let's then steal it FFS!

SOB could do with some of that white stuff the gymnasts use......coke thats it.

Awful, awful reffing. Breathtaking pace makes great viewing though!

That isn't what happened. O'Mahony and Best went over the ball, England were holding on, and O'Mahony was cleared out onto the wrong side of the ruck. England were still holding on, though. The referee took a while to give the call.

SOB straight in at the side

Rory_Gallagher wrote:That isn't what happened. O'Mahony and Best went over the ball, England were holding on, and O'Mahony was cleared out onto the wrong side of the ruck. England were still holding on, though. The referee took a while to give the call.

The ref was shouting release to best yet he didn't and then stole the ball.

That was a very brief advantage he gave Ireland there.

3 man blocking line lol

Hmm...close one that. Looked flat to me. But then it would.

Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

Munchkin wrote:Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

Yeah best has been throwing a lot better so far.

England look a bit flustered and are lacking intensity. Half time needs to come soon.

Munchkin wrote:Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

I'm surprised England have chosen not to really compete on it though.

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

Yeah best has been throwing a lot better so far.

Nothing to do with Best. All to do with replacing Toner.

Munchkin wrote:

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

Yeah best has been throwing a lot better so far.

Nothing to do with Best. All to do with replacing Toner.

The wonky throws are though all to do with best.

Looks like another game where EJ earns his crust at half time.

Hood83 wrote:

Munchkin wrote:Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

I'm surprised England have chosen not to really compete on it though.

Yes, I would have thought they would be targeting it, but maybe saving a little something for later.

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:

nathan wrote:

Munchkin wrote:Ireland lineout functioning much better this game.

Yeah best has been throwing a lot better so far.

Nothing to do with Best. All to do with replacing Toner.

The wonky throws are though all to do with best.

Your eyes are wonky.

That is what happens when Schmidtball works - huge possession stats. But that's also why it is so inconsistent. It needs to be almost errorless and is hugely taxing. I don't think we reap the rewards for it. Only 7 points ahead with 75% possession.

Rory_Gallagher wrote:That is what happens when Schmidtball works - huge possession stats. But that's also why it is so inconsistent. It needs to be almost errorless and is hugely taxing. I don't think we reap the rewards for it. Only 7 points ahead with 75% possession.

What a surprise, you get it clicking against us

O'Brien can't catch a ball.

Hood83 wrote:

Rory_Gallagher wrote:That is what happens when Schmidtball works - huge possession stats. But that's also why it is so inconsistent. It needs to be almost errorless and is hugely taxing. I don't think we reap the rewards for it. Only 7 points ahead with 75% possession.

What a surprise, you get it clicking against us

It was always inevitable

Lol, SOB's voice

Henderson is so much more rounded a player than Toner, he's been a great replacement.