It was a cracking game which to be truthful I never expected us to win but we were not disgraced.I hope the Irish go on to win the grand slam.
Dowch 'laen Iwerddon....C'mon Ireland.
2007-02-05 00:12:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Rugby
May I as an Irishman thank my Welsh brothers for their magnanimous and generous comments. It was a fantastic game in which the sheer spirit shown by both teams more than compensated for any lack of polish.Let's remember that it was an opening match. Don't worry. A good windy day will sort Wilko out (God willing!!)
Go raibh maith agaibh!
2007-02-05 01:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by des c 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yea course, iechyd da pawb Iwerddon.
However, I don't know what the Irish were doing in the scrum. I'm 100% sure they were doing the old 'push and pull'. Every scrum wheeled, killing the ball, giving them time.
James Hook dropped a bollok though didn't he - it was from his letting the ball get into touch that allowed a score, although Czechaj was unlucky to lose out on a penalty try.
Thought sometimes the Welsh defense showed gaping holes - over the last couple of years I think the Welsh defense has been solid, (until 2002, all we ever did was defend) but there was a lot of occasions on Sunday where the Irish broke through. Some Welsh tackles were half-hearted too, I just hope they can sort it out soon.
Not happy with man of the match though - wouldn't have gone for JW, it's not all about who scores the most points.
Totally dissatisfied with the ref.
2007-02-06 14:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by fistenpumpen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just want to agree with my fellow Countrymen. Great game and no shame in being runner up to an Irish team that I have a small wager on to win the 6N`s this year.
Yes we should have had a Penalty Try and Ireland shouldn't have had a Try awarded, but it wouldn't have changed the outcome.
Always a pleasure to play the Paddies, home or away.
Come on you Celts!
Oh and in answer to Arcadia`s comment, of course we would.
One of the great things about not being English is you can support anybody who happens to be playing England.
Nothing wrong with a bit of friendly rivalry is there?
Cheers everyone out there in Rugby-land. Cant wait for the next few weeks.
2007-02-05 03:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by martdfrogman 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I, a Welsh woman, agree. It was a great game to watch - shame Checkai (sorry, can't remember how to spell his name) was taken off the ball for a sure try - that may well have turned the game around. But I can't deny Ireland played extremely well and I do hope they get a Grand Slam under their belt because they surely deserve one. This 'all hail the return of Johnny' bull exrement will surely cease after Ireland (and Wales!!!) have stomped him into the ground!
What did you think of the Welsh performance? I thought we did pretty well but the inexperience in the wings and backs showed.
I think it might have been a different game if we'd had Alfie and Shane Williams on the pitch.
Cymru am byth - but go our Celtic cousins too!!!
2007-02-05 00:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Keira H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not Irish, but I am an avid supporter of the Irish team, being a Munster fan. It was a fantastic game to watch yesterday, though I do concede that the Welsh really should have been awarded a penalty try. Anyone would have thought that Wilkinson had made that illegal tackle, for all that the ref was blind to it!
I've got everything crossed for the Irish grand slam, but with O'Driscoll injured, and O'Gara not up to his usual kicking standard, they may have it tougher than they expect. The Welsh certainly made them work jolly hard for that win!
Your question proves that Rugby fans are indeed the most sporting supporters in the world. Cheers!...
2007-02-05 02:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes i agree. WHALES only won the six nations last year because the other teams were weakened, NOT because whales were any good! It makes a change not to here a welshman going on about Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and there only bit of glory! COME ON ENGLAND!!!
2007-02-07 01:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by steve e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheers, mate. A good game but Ireland need to concentrate a bit more if they are to beat the French.
We (the Irish) are in a good position at the minute, thanks to the win over Wales and we all are looking forward to Sunday.
All credit to Wales and I think they deserved a penelty try.
2007-02-05 19:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by MASON 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go raibh mile maibh agaibh! - A thousand thank you's..
It is really nice to read your comments about the game.. I can only imagine the comments from the ENGLISH FANS IF WE MANAGE TO BEAT THEM!!
It was a great game to watch & a brilliant display of sportsmanship from both sides. The Welch team did do themselves proud on sunday.. Congrats to all of you..
Once again... Thank you..
2007-02-05 21:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A BIG THANK YOU!! For your comments about the match yesterday and yes being irish myself(also a big munster fan!!!) i do hope that they go on to win the grand slam aswelll!
As for yesterday Wales played a very exciting and compelling game and they werent disgraced at all and yes that penalty try should have been awarded...
As for England WELL... as they say in munster 'STAND UP AND FIGHT!!'...
2007-02-05 06:59:31 · answer #9 · answered by !!..Crazy..!! 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
to answer your question -
yes you may congratulate the Gallant Irish for their victory on Sunday - I'm sure it will be well received.
2007-02-05 20:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by Cathal M 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋