A selection of the “keyboard warrior” reactions after the full-time whistle of our featured matches of the weekend.
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Dominated the game and left scores behind. Probably should have got a bonus point.
Micheal Mac An TSagart
Given how well @connachtrugby have been playing up to this game you would imagine @leinsterrugby would be happy with 20-3 in Galway. Based on how they played and the amount of handling errors and penalties they can hardly be happy with the performance #GuinnessPRO14 #CONvLEI— Kevin Byrne (@kevinjbyrne) September 29, 2018
If Leinster are famed for champagne rugby in attack, I think we should acknowledge their stout defense too? #bluevelvet
Cian Ó Muilleoir
This was just so grim. Don't know why they didn't take JvdF off for a HIA look after thisHis head was walked on!https://t.co/rqaWt9vTdN— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) September 29, 2018
Dirty play by Connacht well deserved red card.
Pamela Roantree
— The Rugby Blogger (@rugbyblogr) September 29, 2018
Lengthy ban for McCoy coming up. Hard fought win, but we always looked like winning it, thought Lacey had his usual erratic game
Sean Michaels
— Denis Bell (@denismbell) September 29, 2018
Good result for Leinster, Connacht just couldn't keep up the manic assault. Pity about the horrible stamping red card - we don't need that in Irish Rugby
DeeDee O'Malley
— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) September 29, 2018
Very sloppy 1sf half with far too many missed passes, mistakes & lack of sync. That said our D was VERY good and I didn't believe Connacht were ever going to exploit their opportunities and it was just time till we got a few scores. I thought JVDF was excellent, great to see SOB back and Robin Copeland was excellent for Westies.
Joe Sheppard
Funny seeing all these Connacht fans act like Munster fans and blaming the ref for getting hammered. They got 3 points after 2 mins and nothing after that. Played shite and got well beat. #CONvLEI— Pat Allen (@lochgarman1798) September 29, 2018
Revenge is sweet 😀. Only Irish team to beat us in 7 fixtures last year so nice to down to the Sportsgrounds with a full team and do the business!
Paul Smith
Leinster's defence was outstanding. JVDF is the quintessential openside flanker. The defence and experience won it for them. Our own discipline needs a serious improvement #CONvLEI— The Culk (@The_Culk) September 29, 2018
Handling errors were stressful! Best Tomane game in blue so far! Physical game suits him. Connacht wanted to impose their will just couldn't keep up with their opposite numbers. Disgraceful red card. Huge ban expected. Josh VDF robbed of man of the match last week no mistake this week he's been outstanding
Baz C. Ryan
Great defense by both sides. Positive result in the end considering how tough it is to go to the Sportsground. Maintain the momentum but a lot to work on. Lots of points left out on the field. #CONvLEI #PRO14 #rugbyunited #topofthetable— Dave (@chapperslite) September 29, 2018
Really enjoyed that. I saw 2 teams operating at optimum. The ref was very good throughout and if Connacht can play like that consistently, then they’re a semi final team. Once you reach the semi finals then you can win it! They are playing again which is great to see.
Leinster are just different level at the moment.
Neil Keegan
Yesss! #CONvLEI 💙💙💙— Tilly loves Boots 👢👢💕 (@Tillyteamaker) September 29, 2018
Leinster very scrappy in the first half but cleaned up in the second.. they must have had an awakening in the changing room
Andrew Smyth
Good defensive play at times sees a nice win for us against a strong @RugbyConnacht_Pity about the red....#CONvLEI— #RugbyLeinster (@RugbyLeinster_) September 29, 2018
Leinster were good for the win but Lacey was poor
Mike McDonagh
Nice win on the road for the boys @OLSCRugby @leinsterrugby #leinster #bluemagic #COYBIB #GuinnessPro14 #tg4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #CONvLEI— martin (@martinod1963) September 29, 2018
Great defence, JVDF immense again. Building steadily ahead of a number of big games.
Noel Hewson
Tomani and Bundee having a little moment, bless them #CONvLEI— Aisling M (@thenoisy_oyster) September 29, 2018
We left more than two tries out there and our support was lacking on a few occasions. That said, keeping this Connacht team scoreless for 78 minutes is a good defensive shift. Perfect in our set pieces I believe, created chances and controlled the match once we got more than a score ahead. Things coming together nicely.
Dónal Foley
Even if Leinster aren’t firing in attack their defence will win them games. Was an awesome performance. Their reading of the game is most impressive and even when Connacht broke the line the tackles just kept on coming.— Ian Frizzell (@rava_ian) September 29, 2018
Determined defending by Leinster was impressive by their sheer bloodymindedness.
Andrew Potts
Good win. Josh was to the fore again. What a comeback from injury he’s had.— Kev (@kmjob73) September 29, 2018
A good performance all round. Ground down a very motivated Connaught. Think leinster made them look worse than they are.
A few 5 percenters didn't come off for leinster today but that will come hopefully.
Have to say though I haven't been impressed with tomane as yet. He was slow to pass a couple of times today which killed moves and a few times got ahead of the play or wasn't in the right place. Hopefully he can settle into the systems though. He ran hard and was effective a few times but he won't trouble Henshaw at the moment.
Daniel Cowell
What a nasty cheap shot by Robertson McCoy - at a time when rugby is trying to eradicate head injuries he dances on VanderFlier's head - a real tough guy - long ban please #CONvLEI— Barry Delaney (@thebaz_dublin) September 29, 2018
Interesting to see what our backrow will be for Europe. Josh is demanding selection since his return and with Seany back it’s a terrible time to pick up a knock for Rhys.
Derek Tormey
— Harpin' On Rugby 🏉 (@HarpinOnRugby) September 29, 2018
Many thanks to all who offered opinions.
Look out Monday for our match writeup JLP
