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Quite end to end isnt it? Just when you think Argentina will pull away Japan come back

Calling players the likes of CR7 of initialising their full name. Ronaldo was only ever R9 retrospectively.

Loads out for Josh Warrington fight plus Leeds at home?

Problem about the Norn Iron situation is that right now its the best you are going to get because, similar to Israel/Palestine, both sides will never agree on the same outcome in terms of being part of the UK or part of Ireland. If there's a united Ireland we'd be back to a civil war as theres no way unionists would stand for it. There are more 'peace walls' dividing communities now than there was during The Troubles, and most communities are in favour of them as a neccessary evil.

Know the draw is lop sided but the positive is that I reckon we'll get 4 close QFs, I dont think any will be won by more than 2 scores.

I think the players who know they'll either definitely or probably play in the next round might have thoughts around not getting injured. Well worked 2nd try for Scotland to give them some credit.

Comeback is on

Come on lads, just let Scotland score 52 points to send the Saffers packing

Definition of handbags right there

Yeah but sometimes players just dont sing their own anthem for whatever reason. I'm happy to agree to disagree and I do see your point. Anyway, we're looking sexy on the pitch so let the good times roll for Irish Rugby, we dont know how long they'll last

Happy to get this wrong in this half

Scotland must be the most frustrating team to follow. Lots of easy segments of easy on the eye play but zero points from 3 penalties and all that possession. Our defence is sold but they just cant find the killer break or pass when it matters against the top teams. Also, I think we got lucky with the 50-22 Finn Russell kick than looks to be just touched out.

Ha I'd be more surprised if that doesnt happen!

I dont want to jinx it but I thought it would be pretty even until the replacements come on around the 60th minute and we would pull away from Scotland. If we stay ahead at HT or even stay only a score behind we should win.

When do Ulster players 'act the ballbags' over Soldiers Song? We're one team but I have to be honest, I have zero idea where you got that from but I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.

To be honest its the best of a bad bunch for the 32 counties. Even if it was Amhrán na bhFiann, I doubt many Irish born players know all the words in Irish let alone Aki, Gibson-Park and Lowe

It take us to have a massive off day for Scotland to win let alone win by enough to qualify but still getting nervy.....

Swansea Bay is a lovely spot to moor HMS PTL

Didnt relish that one

Ipswich now in front again

Outside our fixture Sunderland v Boro one of the most intriguing, Boro are finding form, sorted their defence a bit so its a real test of where they are. Reckon it'll end in a draw. Edit - Forgot Ipswich were playing Preston but my point stands

My main takeaway from this is...if our food is 'excellent' then how shit must the food be at Deepdale?

If I've learned anything from the title win its to just enjoy the moment and worry about our future when it comes

The Newcastle win last night seems to be winding up all sorts of people on social media and I'm all here for it.

Well someone has to step up to the plate, or not in my case.