Leinster Preseason 19-20

[wixfjord]

Baird's mailing is very good for a 20 year old.

[wixfjord]

Ref is hilarious. Basically coaching Canada and shouting at them to 'leave it' but giving pens instantly and silently against us

[wixfjord]

Try from Keenan I think?

J Lowe doing waterboy.

[wixfjord]

Game over 35-38.

Good win in a competitive game.

Hope that ref doesn't ever make it across the pond!

[D4surfer]

38 35 Leinster. Very entertaining game.

[Dave Cahill]

Good win for Leinster, good performance from Canada. Well done Rugby Canada on an excellent stream

[D4surfer]

Good win for Leinster, good performance from Canada. Well done Rugby Canada on an excellent stream

+1

[Xanthippe]

Try from Keenan I think?

J Lowe doing waterboy.

Could anyone make out what Canada captain was saying at the end? He seemed to be suggesting try shouldn’t stand as ref had to go to TMO review - which he felt wasn’t allowed as final whistle had gone?

[Dave Cahill]

Try from Keenan I think?

J Lowe doing waterboy.

Could anyone make out what Canada captain was saying at the end? He seemed to be suggesting try shouldn’t stand as ref had to go to TMO review - which he felt wasn’t allowed as final whistle had gone?

Yep, that was his point alright

[Xanthippe]

Try from Keenan I think?

J Lowe doing waterboy.

Could anyone make out what Canada captain was saying at the end? He seemed to be suggesting try shouldn’t stand as ref had to go to TMO review - which he felt wasn’t allowed as final whistle had gone?

Yep, that was his point alright

Maybe I’m just being really stupid here Dave but I don’t remember that being a rule

I’m sure I remember Leo Cullen (when Leinster captain) getting a match result ‘reversed’ by insisting the referee review a try decision after the final whistle

[Dave Cahill]

There has been some stuff over the last few years in terms of unions getting clarifications on what can happen after a ref blows the final whistle. One I know of is that if a ref blows the final whistle but a touchjudge has signalled foul play or an offence before the whistle blew the ref must go back to the offence but if the TJ signals the offence after the whistle, then he shouldn't. Ardron was saying to the ref that they had been told that if the final whistle has been blown then the ref cannot go back to the TMO for a review, but I don't know if thats a local or a global interpretation.

[Dave Cahill]

Also, someone has pointed out on Twitter that they thought that the ref didn't blow for full time, rather he blew time off so he could review.

Ultimately, however it was arrived at, the right decision was arrived at

[riocard911]

Good win for Leinster, good performance from Canada. Well done Rugby Canada on an excellent stream

+1

+2

[blockhead]

Any highlights anywhere?

[Dave Cahill]

Any highlights anywhere?

The game is on the Rugby Canada Facebook page

[blockhead]

Any highlights anywhere?

The game is on the Rugby Canada Facebook page

TA DC!

[Morf]

Some of that is the ref making it up as he goes along. 19 all now with conversion to come.

It almost feels like he’s coaching the Canada team

The near side AR was 'interesting' to watch too! Either adding or subtracting 5-10 metres to suit Canada on some kicks into touch.

Notice the Canada player standing in front of the pad as Leinster attacked the line with everyone else on the line?

[Laighin Break]

I didn't understand the conversation at the end either. It was clearly a try but fair enough if the ref wanted to have it reviewed. Did he actually blow the final whistle, ruling it as not try, before going to TMO or not just go straight to the TMO?

[cormac]

Maybe I’m just being really stupid here Dave but I don’t remember that being a rule

I’m sure I remember Leo Cullen (when Leinster captain) getting a match result ‘reversed’ by insisting the referee review a try decision after the final whistle

I remember an incident like that in a game we lost at home to Ulster in 2013. Sean Cronin was held up over the line with the clock in the red. Clancy blew for full-time but then decided to review whether Cronin had grounded the ball or not. TMO review was inconclusive and try was not awarded.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Baird's mailing is very good for a 20 year old.

He always delivers.