Gerry Thornley
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Apparently there’s a World Cup semi final on here in less than 2 hours! Les verts and Les Bleus are missed!
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Simon Zebo apologized again to Michael Lowry for taunting him as he scored and gave Lowry his shirt. He was a little ashamed of himself. But it was totally out of character and apology was accepted by Lowry and Rory Best. Zeebs is one of the best people I’ve met in the game.
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JJ 9 out of 9. Beirne immense. Pete O’M too. CJ going to corner at the end and smiling his way to MoM. Rowntree problem solving at the break. The launch plays. The belief. They’re alive and in the mix now. Huge win.
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Wonderful news...Ian McKinley makes Italian bench. We should be thrilled for him and his family, and ditto Bundee Aki and his family!
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The Boks kept their best performance, and the story of the World Cup, until the last. Siya Kolisi, the boy from the township in Port Elizabeth, lifts the trophy on behalf of SA for the third time. Remarkable achievement by Rassie Erasmus and co. Totally deserving winners.
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Red Army will be thanking Schoeman late into the night. Earls 2 tries from 2 chances and 8 touches. Bleyendaal delivered; that overthrow take and his conversion rate from the right touchline is incredible. Some defence. That last set summed them up. Some win. 14th semi. Wow.
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Haka not drowned out by Swing Low. England players formed a V. Gotta back it up now.
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A stupendous encounter. Match of the season at the Aviva, or probably anywhere else for that matter. Ulster died with their boots on and made Leinster did deeper than they've had to do all season. Bench, savvy, going to their line-out maul, got them there. Atmosphere stunning.
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Three random thoughts from watching The Machine that is Leinster tonight. Is Ryan Baird, seriously, only 20? And is Scott Fardy actually 35? One plays way older, the other way younger. And, thirdly, this must be a nice time to be a Leinster supporter.
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Superb win. First in 39 years and 12 games here. Hold on to no 2 int he world and, best of all, set up series decider. Well deserved and it was ike a home game.
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It's always nice when the Irish get Twickenham to themselves. A slam with wins in Paris and London. It doesn't get better than that!
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Ian Madigan kick wins best post-lockdown moment and the semi final. Ulster went for it... and deserved it.
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Very different occasion and match, as well as venue, but that, for me, was even better than Chicago, cos it was Dublin and the Aviva rocked. But Best said: "They're both first firsts so I don't think any one feels better than the other." Some list of scalps in this era now.
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A cruel end to a wonderful game. That will be the toughest of reviews for Fiji, both for their own decisions and those of the officials.
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Oh Johnny. You beauty! Talk about one kick changing a storyline!
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Toulouse used to be beautiful. Now it's Connacht who play the beautiful game. Epic win for skill over muscle.
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Ulster have knocked Scarlets out and given themselves a real chance of qualifying for last 8. They were 10 point underdogs.
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The scenes outside Yves du Manoir will linger for ever. Axel _ solid as a rock, on and off the pitch. Thoughts with Olive and all the Foleys
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Yup, in reply to all the queries, I will not be on Wed Night Rugby on Off the Ball tonight. After 12 years! Gotta admit, feels strange.
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On the ropes a second time, cue another opportunist try by Andrew Conway. Munster are the ultimate escapologists. That was one rock and roller of a quarter-final. Bring on Clermont in St Etieene or Racing in Bordeaux.
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Another entry into Munster’s top ten H Cup wins, and quite high up too. Greatest comeback for sure. They can take a huge amount from that. 30-3 in the last 50 minutes!
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Some start to life at Munster for van Graan. He even seemed a little emotional afterwards. To wrestle back control of that feverish game was an impressive evening' s work!
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Wonderful win for Ulster tonight. They looked really well prepared. And Addison looks some player.
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Johann van Graan confirmed that Peter O’Mahony sustained a ‘popes rib’. Only real sour note on a very emphatic win. Munster, finally at full strength, look like contenders again.
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McFarland also refuses to blame Stockdale for not completing 45th minute touchdown. "Not many people in the world could have beaten that many players to even get to that point. I'm proud of Jacob and that is not the reason we lost the game."
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They truly died with their boots on. Matt Doherty awesome. They all were. Play-off route not beyond the bounds.
#IRLDEN
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Can’t hear the Haka over The Fields. This is special.
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Joey Carbery! Who writes his scripts? Positive starts with a new team are so important. That try lights up his and Munster’s season.
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Did the last pass shave Stickdale's arm? It may have done but it felt like a fair call. A close shave indeed but some achievement. Some season.
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Something about this Irish team you gotta like. Something stirring under Mick. Time to get aboard again!
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That was a really significant, impressive win. Farrell hailed an "improved performance...we were going forward in defence and attack." and was upbeat re Henshaw. Sexton admitted it was his most enjoyable Irish game in a while. "It was brilliant. It had a bit of everything."
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Yesterday's news, as they say, but some people asked so for anyone interested.....Constructive feedback welcome
Birthplace has no bearing on right to play for Ireland via
@IrishTimesSport
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Not every day you get to tweet about your new book! Out on Wednesday I believe. Thanks to all in Connacht!
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Huge effort and sleeves rolled up win by Leinster. Will give them huge satisfaction too. Ryan and Ruddock with 25 tackles apiece. and 73% territory in the second half. Cup final rugby. A sixth title! no less When you know how to win......
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Here's a thought
@simonrug
. How do Welsh fans feel knowing WRU would rather have sent them to South Africa in 2023 than across Irish Sea???
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Some man. Some Connacht legend, and some send-off. That's how to finish a great career, probably the best of any Connacht player, and always a pleasure to deal with for whoever came across him.
The most important job Connacht had in the pro era was to get non rugby people to feel Connacht Rugby represented something about their province/town/county/culture. They succeeded, because of
@JohnMuldoon8
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Joe echoes Johnny in admitting 38-3 was 'a bit flattering', but isn't it funny how superior sides often get their rewards in the last ten or 15 minutes. No injuries to report either.
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Leo said seeing Isa lifting trophy was highlight of day. Due to Isa's injuries, he said "I feel a little bit like an irresponsible parent to have him out there today but it was hard to deny him. To see him lift the trophy, nobody deserves it more."
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Astonishing achievement by John Muldoon. Connacht man to the core, the heartbeat of the province. Top bloke too.
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Peter O'Mahony reckons that was probably the best defensive performance he's seen by a Munster back line.
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Leo Cullen most pleased ‘by the intent to keep playing until the end.’ A giddy night at RDS. Leinster were that good. A long season ahead and they don’t hand out trophies in October. But just as well for everyone else.
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Good news for Munster and Ireland, and decidedly well timed!
Peter O’Mahony has agreed a new three-year central contract with the IRFU to remain at Munster, reports
@gerrythornley
via
@IrishTimesSport
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Even when not firing on all cylinders this Ireland are a remorselessly efficient machine.
#slamison
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No quarter given all weekend until the end. Leinster add another big scalp. Sarries went down fighting. Munster and Leinster have beaten the winners for the last five years.
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Classic away day win, The biter being bit. Leinster even silenced the Chiefs fans' war cry. 10,000 of them are expected to travel over to the Aviva, according to my taxi driver, so they'll be fighting for their lives. Ruthlessly efficient Leinster.
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Hard to be sure but perhaps 4 or 5 to 1 in Irish green.
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Never been so much green at the Stade de France. Or ever will be….
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@andrew_trimble
What;s that shooting out of the line? Is it a train? No, it's Andrew Trimble! Great finisher too. Will be missed by all but opposing wings. Sound as a pound, dry as a bone, and self-deprecating til the end. Congrats on a great career
@andrew_trimble
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That’s a fine, and fully deserved Connacht win. Bundee back with a bang. Carty and Farrell strong either side of him. Oft maligned Marius Mitrea good again it has to be said.
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Larmour could easily have had 4 tries tonight. Footwork balance and pace. Echoes of Luke. That golfer's swing pass by Sexton and lovely hands by Henshaw too.
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Basically, all Irish provinces have destinies in their own hands. If Leinster beat Glasgow, they're through. Ditto if Munster beat Racing. Win away next weekend, and home q/fs. If Ulster bt Wasps, they're through, and with BP might get home q/f too. Plenty to o but....
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Ass much as ever, the final will be between the best 2 teams in the competition. Sexton, Toner, Henhsaw showed class is permanent. Ugo Mola admitted overall feeling was of "losing against the better team definitely". Kaino described Leinster as "world-class".
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You gotta love Munster's vice like grip on that first 30, and Zebo's try and celebration. He"ll be missed alright!
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Sorry, unashamed plug for the book! Seanie was revealing and a pleasure to work with. Always a huge thrill when the first copies are delivered to the front door. First extract in The Irish Times tomorrow.
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A good old fashioned pitch invasion at the Sportsground. Take a bow Naulia Dawai, and Jack Carty! Connacht, living on the edge, stay alive.
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Well, Lions didn't play territory, but instead scored 2 cracking tries. They and fans superb. Deserved 24-21 win.Series on now.
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Cracking game. Gats hailed Ireland s "outstanding" and "exciting" game and says he apologised to Joe for previous remarks.
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Van Graan hailed "an incredible game of rugby between two great sides" with "lots of ebbs and swings" He also said "It's a fantastic honour to coach a group of warriors" and said "the Munster way is to do it the difficult way". Ain't that the truth.
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Beauden Barrett ridiculous! All Blacks ridiculous! Wallabies didn’t play that badly. Wept! ABs at their most dangerous when in their own 22 and opposition have the ball.
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Brilliant defence at the end. Munster dressing room will feel good. Ticked a lot of boxes. Murray hardly put a foot wrong as usual. Garces is a good ref but did my head in. Anyone agree?
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That was some anti-climax. Joe: "You tend to carry your scars a lot more than your successes and those scars are deep. That's why I'm a little bit broken.” Rory: "I'm really upset with the thought I'll never pull on a green jersey again except to go and support.”
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Rarely has a one-score final result been so misleading. Brave to the end, but it will leave Munster wondering what might have been. So it's Leinster v Racing in Bilbao. Enough evidence here in Bordeaux to justify Leinster being favourites.
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Like a home match….on a warm Irish summer’s evening. Very warm Irish summer’s evening!
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Desperately sad to see Sean O'Brien going off In Parc Y Scarlets. That's a cruel blow for him.
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Joe Schmidt confirms "the good news with Joey (Carbery) is there's no fracture." They'll give him 24 hours for swelling around ankle to calm down and then "be sure". Coach says Ireland are "hopefully, relatively unscathed" from 29-10 win over Italy.
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John Cooney!!!! That just might be the play of the season! Check out the football skills.
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Am away win is always gold in H Cup esp when you’re the holders and most prized scalp. And there wasn’t a moment in that game when Leinster wouldn’t have taken it. Won the key moments. Ryan immmense as usual. JDVF covered some amount of ground.
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Typically draining arm wrestle with French. Ireland dug deep and boxed clever as weather worsened.. Murray immense and Sexton back in style!
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To win 24-9 without Sexton and O'Connell!! Immense. Simply one of the great Irish wins. Some occasion too. Hats off to Madigan, Hendy et al.
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Good to be in the Aviva and good to see such a gritty composed win from 3-17 down without Johnny. That will feel very satisfying in home dressing room.
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It's not everyday you get a chance to tweet your own book! Out on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone in Connacht!
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Terribly sad news about Pat Geraghty. RIP friend. Our thoughts are with Kathy and the girls. We'll miss his humour, loyalty and much more.
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Some two games to get us all rolling again. For first game in 5 months Connacht kept ball in hand and moved it in brilliantly.They’ve clearly used their lockdown well!
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Some sensational rugby in this Xmas interpro series and Leinster's depth incredible. A night for the likely young lads. You just want Larmour to get the ball.
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To grind out the grinder in 5 at 35?. Roger Federer is now the greatest tennis player of all time, and maybe greatest sportsperson.
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Peter O'Mahony to captain the Lions against the NZ Maori on Saturday. Furlong, O'Brien, Murray and Sexton also start. Jack and Hendy benhc.
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Ireland did on to England what Wales did to them. Away wins don't come easy in 6N, and hence nor do Slams. Clever, gutsy win.
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Just me or was BBC's coverage of Germany's exit bordering on Hi-De-Hi? Or something worse....
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This is slightly impressive!
A good what happened next?
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Nigel oversees a game of the year contender between ABs and Boks again. ABs will earn a lot from that, Boks huge step forward. Yikes that possible RWC q/f looks even trickier now.
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Anyone there until the end at the Aviva deserved a medal as Deirdre hit! Leinster played like champions. Sets up 2 X 4-time champions meeting with Toulouse at the RDS on Jan 12th nicely. Leo though "we were better in the contact area."
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Wow! Leinster have just upped it to another level with the variety of their attacking game., and Sexton and Nacewa latch and shove Lowe over the line for 30-12. That third quarter was as good as Leinster have played this season.
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Astonishing penalty at Windsor. In a WorldCup qualifier! Ref should never be allowed near a football match again. And Swiss shudda had red!
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A strangely sluggish Irish performance in first half. Too narrow in defence and attack, yet earned winning position. Ouch. This one hurts.
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Last time leading them out for a true Connacht legend!
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There’s a sport called tennis but when it’s 2 from Roger, Rafa and Novak it’s another sport again. Super Tennis. Fed still the King.
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Joe also hails work rate of Ryan, 13 carries and 13 tackles, and CJ, 12 of each, 'super' Ringrose, carried 90 metres, 11 tackles, and 'exceptional' Rob K, who ran 140 metres with ball.
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Joe Schmidt confirmed Sean O'Brien broke his arm, and ks "gutted" for him but says O'Brien could be back for end of year and then 6N. Hopeful for Henshaw, Marmion and Aki next week, and Rob K and Ringrose to train fully from Monday.
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30-15 and it could have been more. Great occasion. The Lions brought plenty, and had a good go, but these All Blacks are just too good.
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First count: France 18 votes, South Africa 13, Ireland 8. Second count: France 24 votes, South Africa 15. Wow! So much for the recommendation. France's second World Cup in five cycles.
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Wayne Pivac "The first thing I'd like to say is what a great side Leinster are." What a champion performance by Leinster and its heartbeat was Johnny Sexton. He's playing as well as ever and that's 19 wins out of 19 for him this season.
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Ireland will have regrets and maybe one or two complaints but not many. Gotta admit Aussies deserved that one and it will take huge performances to win series now.
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An away draw at the end is not the worst but Munster will know better than anyone they made something of a pig's ear of that one.
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Wales confirm stadium roof will be open at Ireland's behest after receiving request to that end early on Thursday afternoon. Rory Best said apart from Aviva there's nowhere he'd rather finish his 6N. Debut v Wales in '06 . "I've probably dragged the arse out of it at this stage."
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By my calculations,a losing BP/draw or win gets Munster a qf in Edinburgh. If Leinster and Toulouse win, the latter with a BP, the qfs would be Sarries v Glasg Racing v Ulster, Leinster v Toulouse, Edin v Munster. But if Toulouse won without BP,, Lein v Uls, and Racing v Toul?
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