WRWC France 2014

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Don't mean to sidetrack the thread, but would this result have happened if we had invested in 7s??

[janeymac08]

Clearly my point is give credit where it is due. (And shame those who seemed to have put nothing but obstacles in their way). The IRFU took their time in getting behind them.

Those dastardly D4 types no doubt!

I don't know. But lets say the Women's Rugby team have come a long way from when they had to leave Twickenham in 2004 having played before England v Ireland as they had not been allocated any tickets to stay and watch the Men's game!

The main thing is that they are now being well supported by the IRFU and the Women are delivering.

[janeymac08]

Don't mean to sidetrack the thread, but would this result have happened if we had invested in 7s??

I think they have attracted a fair few women (from GAA/Soccer) into rugby because of the 7s and the chance to play in the Olympics.

Main thing that has happened is that the IRFU are supporting them now.

[offshorerules]

I also think the rise of 'friendly' tag competitions has helped a lot of women get involved in the game.

[suisse]

Superb win. Congrats guys. Well done on a great achievement.

But I wish people stopped saying "girls" like "well done girls" - sounds so creepy and disgusting. They're not girls.

[Bite and Belloq]

Superb win. Congrats guys. Well done on a great achievement.

But I wish people stopped saying "girls" like "well done girls" - sounds so creepy and disgusting. They're not girls.

Well they are as sure as sh!t not guys.

[Donny B.]

Superb win. Congrats guys. Well done on a great achievement.

But I wish people stopped saying "girls" like "well done girls" - sounds so creepy and disgusting. They're not girls.

Do you also get creeped out when we refer to the men's team as "the lads" or "the boys"?

[Donny B.]

A blight, a blight on the game

Apparently Munsterfans have just woken up to the fact that seven Leinster players started and only three Munster and a fatwa has been declared on Philip Doyle for his obvious bias.

Denis Leamy is also said to be disgusted.

Luckily though, the crowd were seated on time for kick off....

That was Quinlan

[Peg Leg]

Apparently Munsterfans have just woken up to the fact that seven Leinster players started and only three Munster and a fatwa has been declared on Philip Doyle for his obvious bias.

Denis Leamy is also said to be disgusted.

Luckily though, the crowd were seated on time for kick off....

That was Quinlan

I'm sorry, I thought we were bandying about jilted ex-Munster players names.

[Donny B.]

I'm sorry, I thought we were bandying about jilted ex-Munster players names.

Bandying? That's a paddlin'

[deco]

And galloping over the horizon, like the pus filled bubo on the arse of a scrofulant whore - comes the munster fan to ruin it for everyone.

Funny...and true.

[offshorerules]

Going to be really upset when they see the squad for the match for tomorrow. Only 4 Munster players, they'll be calling for a judicial enquiry.

[offshorerules]

15. Jackie Shiels (Richmond/Exile)
14. Vikki McGinn (Blackrock/Leinster)
13. Lynne Cantwell (Richmond/Exile) (capt)
12. Grace Davitt (Cooke/Ulster)
11. Hannah Casey (Saracens/Exile)
10. Tania Rosser (Blackrock/Leinster)
9. Larissa Muldoon (Bristol/Exile)
1. Fiona Hayes (UL Bohemians/Munster)
2. Gillian Bourke (UL Bohemians/Munster)
3. Kerrie-Ann Craddock (Saracens/Exile)
4. Laura Guest (Highfield/Munster)
5. Orla Fitzsimons (St. Mary's College/Leinster)
6. Sharon Lynch (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
7. Siobhan Fleming (Tralee/Munster)
8. Paula Fitzpatrick (St. Mary's College/Leinster)

Replacements:

16. Fiona Coghlan (UL Bohemians/Leinster)
17. Ailis Egan (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
18. Sophie Spence (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
19. Claire Molloy (Bristol/Connacht)
20. Nora Stapleton (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
21. Alison Miller (Portlaoise/Connacht)
22. Ashleigh Baxter (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster

[Alternative Ulster]

Going to be really upset when they see the squad for the match for tomorrow. Only 4 Munster players, they'll be calling for a judicial enquiry.

They are being rested for the knockouts.......

[offshorerules]

Going to be really upset when they see the squad for the match for tomorrow. Only 4 Munster players, they'll be calling for a judicial enquiry.

They are being rested for the knockouts.......

You think that will appease the red hordes?

[rooster]

Going to be really upset when they see the squad for the match for tomorrow. Only 4 Munster players, they'll be calling for a judicial enquiry.

They are being rested for the knockouts.......

You think that will appease the red hordes?

Never has done in the past so why start now !
Resting Briggs is a very smart move as she is crucial in the knockout stages.

[IanD]

The Women march on.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland beat Kazakhstan to reach semis

IRELAND 40 (14)
Tries: Lynch 2, Rosser, penalty try, Fleming, McGinn Cons: Shields 5
KAZAKHSTAN 5 (5)
Try: Karatygina
Ireland have reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time by beating Kazakhstan 40-5 in their final pool game on Saturday.
Having followed an opening win over the USA with a stunning victory over champions New Zealand, the Irish knew a last-four place was within their grasp.
They led 14-5 at half-time in Marcoussis thanks to tries by new cap Sharon Lynch and fly-half Tania Rosser.
Four more tries in the final quarter saw Ireland race clear to victory.
The first was a penalty try and then back rowers Siobhan Fleming and Lynch scored to make it three tries in a six-minute spell.
Winger Vikki McGinn added a late touchdown for Philip Doyle's side.
Kazakhstan were just 7-5 down at one stage in a competitive first half, their try coming from Svetlana Karatygina after a period of sustained pressure.
Ireland had rested most of the players who pulled of the memorable 17-14 over holders New Zealand

[rooster]

Canada draw with England and thus actually knock New Zealand out in the process, actually a decent chance of Ireland winning this now

[paddyor]

Canada draw with England and thus actually knock New Zealand out in the process, actually a decent chance of Ireland winning this now

Have they made a balls of this?

13/08 - 14:00 10th Seed - 11th Seed FFR HQ - Pitch 1
13/08 - 15:45 5th Seed - 8th Seed Stade Jean Bouin
13/08 - 16:15 9th Seed - 12th Seed FFR HQ - Pitch 1
13/08 - 18:00 2nd Seed - 3rd Seed Stade Jean Bouin(Match 22)
13/08 - 18:30 6th Seed - 7th Seed FFR HQ - Pitch 1 (Match 23)
13/08 - 20:45 1st Seed - 4th Seed Stade Jean Bouin (Match 24)

17 Aug 2014
17/08 - 12:00 Loser Match 19 - Loser Match 20 FFR HQ - Pitch 1
17/08 - 14:00 Winner Match 19 - Winner Match 20 FFR HQ - Pitch 1
17/08 - 14:15 Winner Match 21 - Winner Match 22 Stade Jean Bouin
17/08 - 16:00 Loser Match 21 - Loser Match 22 FFR HQ - Pitch 1
17/08 - 16:30 Loser Match 23 - Loser Match 24 Stade Jean Bouin
17/08 - 18:45 Winner Match 23 - Winner Match 24 Stade Jean Bouin

I suppose we want Australia to win, giving us top seed and the easier route to the final.

[VGE]

Semi finals Ireland/England and France/Canada

Au revoir.