Although Ireland’s win over Scotland yesterday was badly needed, it’s not a victory that provides much in the way of satisfaction. Robbie Henshaw’s try came from a fortuitous bounce, and in the end, a missed kick from Finn Russell ended up being the difference between the teams. That shouldn’t have been the case considering that … Continue reading Defibrillation Test
Category: Six Nations
Proving Ground
There’s no telling how Scotland’s 2021 Six Nations campaign would have gone had Zander Fagerson not received a red card in their meeting with Wales. Much like Peter O’Mahony’s identical offence against the same opponent, it was a sliding doors moment that would have presumably seen Scotland win the game if the sanction was any … Continue reading Proving Ground
A Sigh Of Relief
While I wouldn’t go as far as saying that Ireland’s 7-try rout of Italy yesterday has made them world-beaters again, they certainly did get everything they needed and wanted in Rome. They have had landslide wins against Italy but struggled against the better teams in this tournament before, and although a 48-10 victory against a … Continue reading A Sigh Of Relief
Boiler Room
Andy Farrell has taken something of a gamble with his team selection to face Italy on Saturday, but he is a coach under pressure, and this is a must-win game for Ireland. Supporters’ patience is starting to wear thin with the perpetual state of transition that Ireland seem to have been in since the end … Continue reading Boiler Room
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