Comments on: First round exit for Ireland not really an upset http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/ Straightforward rugby commentary from a North American perspective Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:52:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Vic http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-416 Vic Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:34:12 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-416 Ahhh yes, I wasn't including RSA as African, quite dumb of me. :) Ahhh yes, I wasn’t including RSA as African, quite dumb of me. :)

]]> By: Alan http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-415 Alan Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:28:29 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-415 I guess you are due some mea culpas (mea culpae?) from a number of your commenters. A small correction regarding Namibia, which is the FOURTH African country to play in the Rugby World Cup. The following African teams have played in the RWC finals (in order): Zimbabwe ('87, '91) South Africa ('95 ->)* Ivory Coast ('95) Namibia ('99 ->) *South Africa played the opening match of 1995, so they come before Ivory Coast by a few days. I guess you are due some mea culpas (mea culpae?) from a number of your commenters.

A small correction regarding Namibia, which is the FOURTH African country to play in the Rugby World Cup. The following African teams have played in the RWC finals (in order):

Zimbabwe (’87, ‘91)
South Africa (’95 ->)*
Ivory Coast (’95)
Namibia (’99 ->)

*South Africa played the opening match of 1995, so they come before Ivory Coast by a few days.

]]> By: England’s RWC 2007 fate rests with one match - What Is Rugby? http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-104 England’s RWC 2007 fate rests with one match - What Is Rugby? Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:25:59 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-104 [...] As I noted earlier, this pool has all the suspense of drying paint: South Africa and England will undoubtedly advance to the Quarter Finals. The only question remains as to which team edges out the other when the two rugby powerhouses meet on September 14th in Paris. This is a critical consideration as the loser will most certainly face Australia in the Quarter Finals with the winner taking on Wales. Both England and South Africa can handily defeat Wales, but of the two only South Africa has a real shot at defeating Australia. [...] […] As I noted earlier, this pool has all the suspense of drying paint: South Africa and England will undoubtedly advance to the Quarter Finals. The only question remains as to which team edges out the other when the two rugby powerhouses meet on September 14th in Paris. This is a critical consideration as the loser will most certainly face Australia in the Quarter Finals with the winner taking on Wales. Both England and South Africa can handily defeat Wales, but of the two only South Africa has a real shot at defeating Australia. […]

]]> By: Ireland’s RWC campaign going south from the get-go - What Is Rugby? http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-103 Ireland’s RWC campaign going south from the get-go - What Is Rugby? Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:24:04 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-103 [...] Looks like the Irish captain and inspirational center will miss the first pool match due to a sinus injury. While the team physicians expect him to be ready for the second pool match and certainly for the all-important test against Argentina, a prolonged down-time or repeat-injury would worsen Ireland’s chances of advancing to the Quarter Finals. [...] […] Looks like the Irish captain and inspirational center will miss the first pool match due to a sinus injury. While the team physicians expect him to be ready for the second pool match and certainly for the all-important test against Argentina, a prolonged down-time or repeat-injury would worsen Ireland’s chances of advancing to the Quarter Finals. […]

]]> By: What Is Rugby? http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-102 What Is Rugby? Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:44:52 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-102 [...] As I noted earlier, this pool has all the suspense of drying paint: South Africa and England will undoubtedly advance to the Quarter Finals. The only question remains as to which team edges out the other when the two rugby powerhouses meet on September 14th in Paris. This is a critical consideration as the loser will most certainly face Australia in the Quarter Finals with the winner taking on Wales. Both England and South Africa can handily defeat Wales, but of the two only South Africa has a real shot at defeating Australia. [...] […] As I noted earlier, this pool has all the suspense of drying paint: South Africa and England will undoubtedly advance to the Quarter Finals. The only question remains as to which team edges out the other when the two rugby powerhouses meet on September 14th in Paris. This is a critical consideration as the loser will most certainly face Australia in the Quarter Finals with the winner taking on Wales. Both England and South Africa can handily defeat Wales, but of the two only South Africa has a real shot at defeating Australia. […]

]]> By: Vic http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-101 Vic Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:15:32 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-101 Well, if you mean that England suck at 'footie', I guess you won't hear an argument from me ;) Well, if you mean that England suck at ‘footie’, I guess you won’t hear an argument from me ;)

]]> By: Nibber Jammies http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-100 Nibber Jammies Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:58:47 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-100 Argentina over Ireland?.......Why not just go for Namibia to win it all? As for world rankings, take footy (the real version) as an example. The USA is only 2 places below England. Any England under-12 girls team could take the best that the colonials have to offer. Don't read too much into rankings. Argentinian perfect storm indeed...... Argentina over Ireland?…….Why not just go for Namibia to win it all? As for world rankings, take footy (the real version) as an example. The USA is only 2 places below England. Any England under-12 girls team could take the best that the colonials have to offer. Don’t read too much into rankings. Argentinian perfect storm indeed……

]]> By: Vic http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-99 Vic Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:44:36 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-99 Ireland loses to Scotland (August 11 at Murrayfield) adds pressure to the 'favorite' Pool D runners-up (Ireland). Man that pool is going to be interesting. Ireland loses to Scotland (August 11 at Murrayfield) adds pressure to the ‘favorite’ Pool D runners-up (Ireland). Man that pool is going to be interesting.

]]> By: DC http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-89 DC Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:19:29 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-89 <p>its just the tired old line that most people are throwing out, as if its some kind of magical prediction, yes argentina could trouble anyone on a good day big wow,<br /> when ireland played in argentina it was an entire( meaning not one single first XV PLAYER) team composed of some has beens given a last chance, some decent second string/3rd string players it has no baring what so ever on the RWC match<br /> ireland for me have more world class players over either france or argentina and if they preform to their potential then the sky is the limit, but if they dont they will go out so over to you lads</p> <p>eueriio abú</p> its just the tired old line that most people are throwing out, as if its some kind of magical prediction, yes argentina could trouble anyone on a good day big wow,
when ireland played in argentina it was an entire( meaning not one single first XV PLAYER) team composed of some has beens given a last chance, some decent second string/3rd string players it has no baring what so ever on the RWC match
ireland for me have more world class players over either france or argentina and if they preform to their potential then the sky is the limit, but if they dont they will go out so over to you lads

eueriio abú

]]> By: Josh http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-82 Josh Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:20:40 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/2007/07/31/first-round-exit-for-ireland-not-really-an-upset/#comment-82 Suck it Vic, Ireland's got Malcolm O'Kelly back now playing second row! Argentina's going down! Suck it Vic, Ireland’s got Malcolm O’Kelly back now playing second row! Argentina’s going down!

]]>