Rugby Union

Yes, a decent enough match between Italy & England, but there was I, all settled, snug and warm, a nice glass of red at the ready and they postponed the France v Ireland match at 2 minutes to kick off! How is a body supposed to cope with that pray?

Like Mrshat I was settled down, glass in hand and VERY CROSS that the match was cancelled. Can't Stade de France cope with cold weather? How about learning from Murrayfield where in the days before the famous "electric blanket" they used to put down straw and thaw the pitch out with what the immortal Bill described as "brassieres"

Me too, only it was a large mug of tea. I suppose this is such a rare event at the Stade de France that it wouldn't occur to them to take such elementary precautions.

Well, here we go again. Down to the Millenium stadium in Cardiff. Hopefully this will be an exciting and thrilling match to make up for my loss last night. Somehow, I am not so sure ............................

At least they have a roof!

Can anyone tell what a 'professional' foul is and why it is different to any old foul??

I think that any foul is an intentional way to cheat with the aim of preventing the other team from succeeding.

They certainly cost Scotland dearly today

I gather the welsh won?

Yes! Oggie oggie oggie as Max Boyce used to say! (Don't ask me what it means, haven't a clue)!

I remember him.he used to have a big leak?

Yes, and he did seem to go on and on!

On that note
Night night!

A reasonably exciting second half - so Wales or England for the Triple Crown?

jeni was that a deliberate mistake?

mrshat I am not a betting woman but would put my money on Wales - more experience and great defence.

Yes England squeaked a win against a Scottish side that kept dropping the ball. England squad have had a bad 12 months. Not many familiar faces left!
heartened that Wales is doing so well despite some of the normal squad being injured. Hope big george gets better soon!

I think you're right Annobel but this England team should mature well and be ok in a few years

Wow ...what a game!! So much closer than I had hoped for.

Wouldn't have wanted to watch it with anyone with a weak heart.

That WAS exciting, I have to admit!

Yes, a good afternoon's rugby. Delighted with the Irish result altho' not a very inspiring match but England v Wales was nail biting in parts. I thought England did exceptionally well and I'm disappointed for them. Unfortunately their lack of experience shows and maybe a few of the old faces with experience under their belt could have just nudged a win - but hey ho! I'm not the manager!!!!

At least you got to see Ireland play and win this time mrshat

Hope Scotland get their act together tomorrow!

True Jacey and we have the pleasure(!) of France v Ireland this Sunday - let's hope it is a fine sunny day! I would so love Ireland to beat France

me too!!

I was disappointed that Scotland played pretty well but still didn't get the better of France. There wasn't very much difference in skills between the two sides.

Agree Annobel ...but at least they got a couple of tries this time

Do you know what happened to their injured player ...I seem to have missed the follow up?

I felt sorry for Scotland too, I thought they deserved a better result. I also felt England did very well and also deserved a better result, but that's rugby!
I must also have missed follow up on the injured players over the weekend. Hopefully they are all OK. So, will Wales win the Championship?

yes please ...it would be better than the ....oh, umm ...better not say as have some GNetters living there