Monday, December 13, 2021

Online comments after Leinster v Bath

A selection of the “keyboard warrior” reactions after the full-time whistle of our featured matches of the weekend.

If you’d like to contribute stay tuned to our Facebook page for our “Feel free to leave your thoughts…” posts which show up around full time after Leinster & Ireland matches.

Paul Smith Did what needed to be done and then took the foot of the gas. Some lovely tries scored but it was so one sided it was over as a contest after 25 minutes. Good that we were able to make changes and rest some players for a harder job next week and give others a taste of European rugby. A good start to the drive for five.
Sean Michaels Basically a game of two halves, first halve I felt we could’ve competed with any club team in Europe. Second halve was error strewn and in parts extremely sloppy. If we are going to obtain the fifth star this season then we are going to have to find a level of consistency and ruthlessness that we have not yet managed this season
Cormac Mannion  All over after 25mins. Performance was disappointing after that. What was worrying was how a lot of momentum in the second half seemed to disappear when McGrath replaced JGP. Slow ruck ball, telegraphed passes etc

However, Lowe and Keenan are in smashing form, as is Frawley
Sean Michaels Basically a game of two halves, first halve I felt we could’ve competed with any club team in Europe. Second halve was error strewn and in parts extremely sloppy. If we are going to obtain the fifth star this season then we are going to have to find a level of consistency and ruthlessness that we have not yet managed this season
Kevin Kelehan (In reply to Facebook post where I apologized for it posting later than usual) The tries came as scheduled!
Many thanks to all who offered opinions.

Look out Monday for our match writeup JLP
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Front Five - 13.12.21

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.


That lack of cohesion...is a concern for Cullen, who anticipates a more testing evening against Montpellier on Friday night.

Leinster keen to find another gear ahead of 'physical confrontation' in Montpellier

Ciarán Kennedy - The42.ie
...that result against Wasps is the sort of win that can drive a squad on to greater things. Bring on Castres!

A fan’s view: Munster win was built on traditions our province holds dear

Owen Harrison (@overthehillprop) - Irish Examiner
Even in third quarter when Stade Francais held the majority of possession, they rarely got near the 22 to make any use of it.

Connacht's knockout drive up and running with bonus point Stade Francais win

Neil Treacy - RTÉ Sport
“I think that we’ve all been motivated by the French national team. There’s a buzz in France at the moment.”

O’Gara: It’s a privilege to play rugby

EPCRugby.com
Despite Penaud’s excellent tries it was the Irish side who came away with a 23-29 win at Stade Marcel-Michelin

Epic Penaud tries can't sink Ulster BUT bolster his world class status

Shay Waterworth - RugbyDump.com
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Sunday, December 12, 2021

Front Five - 12.12.21

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.


Leinster scored seven tries to Bath's two, and with the bonus point wrapped up as early as the 24th minute

Leinster open Champions Cup campaign with sloppy win over Bath

Cian Tracey - Irish Independent
"They're probably not playing their best rugby at the moment but they still have the same players who are able to do amazing stuff."

‘It’s a terrific achievement to win in Clermont at any stage’: Dan McFarland proud as Ulster claim historic win in France

Jonathan Bradley - Belfast Telegraph
Last year’s Challenge Cup winners did not have Handré Pollard...Paolo Garbisi, the Italian 10, was not on duty either

Jonny Gray hat-trick inspires Exeter to easy win over Montpellier

Adam Hathaway - The Guardian
The result also meant Leicester Tigers are yet to lose a game this season having won all their nine matches in the Gallagher Premiership.

Bordeaux Begles 13-16 Leicester Tigers

Frank Nickson - Talking Rugby Union
"We hope these actions by Peter as an apology will bring this matter to its conclusion."

Peter O’Mahony ‘sorry’ for expletive-laden video insulting U15s team ahead of match

Adam Lacey - Extra.ie
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