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I agree that they are the most improved team. France never perform well at HQ, even so I was surprised to see France as only slight favourites. England were fortunate that the ref didn't let any scrums complete in the first half and I don't agree with the implication that all England's other referees were "not decent" - they were all very good performances. There are no sin binnings that I can disagree with and England were lucky to not have a penalty try awarded against them for that deliberate knock-on with only two French players outside and no defenders. Although it would appear that England have got over their indiscipline problems, I wouldn't be so hasty - it is when a team is under pressure that poorer teams need to take their chances of not being spotted and France never did that today (except for one period where England had to be warned by the referee!)
finchbee
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Not a Bad win for England today
Lets hope Ireland win the Grand Slam
That would mean England finish second if they beat Scotland !!
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It was a great win for England......
Mr WB and I were there and the atmosphere was fantastic. I never expected us to beat the French.
Mr WB and I were there and the atmosphere was fantastic. I never expected us to beat the French.Alan D
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As much as it pains me I must admit that England played well against France and have shown some improvement over the Six Nations. As for finishing second hopefully thats not on as Wales will stop Ireland winning the Grand Slam and become champions again.
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Sad day but congratulations to Ireland. It's taken them a long time, but I guess that makes it all the sweeter.
Despite the closeness of the score they deserved their victory, but if only that last kick went over it would be Wales celebrating another Triple Crown.
Despite the closeness of the score they deserved their victory, but if only that last kick went over it would be Wales celebrating another Triple Crown.
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Good to see England win at twickers again...its just the away games that they lost.
Well done to Ireland
Well done to Ireland
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little boy was taken away from his parents as they beat him all the time, so the social services asked him who would he love to live with, the little boy said "the Welsh Rugby team as they beat no one"
TW3Bee
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little boy was taken away from his parents as they beat him all the time, so the social services asked him who would he love to live with, the little boy said "the Welsh Rugby team as they beat no one"
They beat England.
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Sure was over for you wasn't it, Highlight of the season was it? still finished above you in the table didn't we?
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The climax to the Championship was the most enthralling and absorbing rugby match I have seen for a long, long time. I once played in a 0-0 game but I never thought I would see one in this day and age, but was wondering about it after 30 minutes!
Ireland fully deserved their victory and there will be more Irish going to South Africa with the Lions than Welsh (and not many English I will add!). I was rather surprised that the first Irish try was given via a TV replay from such a foreshortening angle but there can be no complaints from the Welsh about the result over 80 minutes play. Saying that, if Jones's last minute penalty had gone over I don't think many Irish could have complained either. Henson bottled taking the last-minute penalty which may cost him a starting Lions place and he is certainly going down in many peoples estimations. Losing Lee Bryne didn't help the Welsh cause either.
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The climax to the Championship was the most enthralling and absorbing rugby match I have seen for a long, long time. I once played in a 0-0 game but I never thought I would see one in this day and age, but was wondering about it after 30 minutes!
Ireland fully deserved their victory and there will be more Irish going to South Africa with the Lions than Welsh (and not many English I will add!).
I was rather surprised that the first Irish try was given via a TV replay from such a foreshortening angle but there can be no complaints from the Welsh about the result over 80 minutes play. Saying that, if Jones's last minute penalty had gone over I don't think many Irish could have complained either. Henson bottled taking the last-minute penalty which may cost him a starting Lions place and he is certainly going down in many peoples estimations. Losing Lee Bryne didn't help the Welsh cause either.
Anyway, how does it feel to finish 4th behind the English? No complaints there either? :shrug:
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4th place isn't bad.
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Yes equal second on points isn't all that bad. Nevertheless, I think we did manage to beat that team that plays in white, even if they have added a touch of red to their colours in recent times. Ask any Welsh, Scot or Irish who they most enjoy beating and you would get the same answer. Fortunately both Wales and Ireland had the pleasure of doing that.
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Yes equal second on points isn't all that bad. Nevertheless, I think we did manage to beat that team that plays in white, even if they have added a touch of red to their colours in recent times. Ask any Welsh, Scot or Irish who they most enjoy beating and you would get the same answer. Fortunately both Wales and Ireland had the pleasure of doing that.
bothered pocket officially empty...
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Little Man Syndrome!Yes equal second on points isn't all that bad. Nevertheless, I think we did manage to beat that team that plays in white, even if they have added a touch of red to their colours in recent times. Ask any Welsh, Scot or Irish who they most enjoy beating and you would get the same answer. Fortunately both Wales and Ireland had the pleasure of doing that.
Small, plucky, but shirty sorts who resent being the small fella and have to make up for it by showing they can mix it with the big strong athletic boys.
One shock result and live on the glory for life, failing to acknowledge or recognise that 9/10 times they get their backsides kicked because they're weaker. usually prefer to blame bad luck or anybody else except their own shortfalls.
I can't do them smilies
finchbee
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Pos Team P W D L F A PD TF TA TBP LBP Pts
1 Ireland 5 5 0 0 121 73 +48 12 3 0 0 10
2 England 5 3 0 2 124 70 +54 16 5 0 0 6
3 France 5 3 0 2 124 101 +23 14 11 0 0 6
4 Wales 5 3 0 2 100 81 +19 8 7 0 0 6
5 Scotland 5 1 0 4 79 102 -23 4 9 0 0 2
6 Italy 5 0 0 5 49 170 -121 2 21
1 Ireland 5 5 0 0 121 73 +48 12 3 0 0 10
2 England 5 3 0 2 124 70 +54 16 5 0 0 6
3 France 5 3 0 2 124 101 +23 14 11 0 0 6
4 Wales 5 3 0 2 100 81 +19 8 7 0 0 6
5 Scotland 5 1 0 4 79 102 -23 4 9 0 0 2
6 Italy 5 0 0 5 49 170 -121 2 21
finchbee
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Yes equal second on points isn't all that bad. Nevertheless, I think we did manage to beat that team that plays in white, even if they have added a touch of red to their colours in recent times. Ask any Welsh, Scot or Irish who they most enjoy beating and you would get the same answer. Fortunately both Wales and Ireland had the pleasure of doing that.
But look at the results ! When we had 15 men on the pitch !!
When was the last time you won a world cup !! were number 1 in the world ?