Simon Doyle

@ChrisSru880101 You are a good guy Chris, Scotland are a serious team and definitely showed up today, fantastic match

Personally like to apologise to all Irish players, I left out. You can dish it out to me. I’m there for the taking

@JYHYCN 😂 I love it

How can you award that try! McCloskey is ahead of the ball carrier and impedes Scotlands defence. #IREVSCO

@dunc1114 @KarlBrophy We actually won a Grand Slam in Twickenham on St Patrick’s Day Duncan 👍

@KarlBrophy But you still (every single season) play in Dublin on St Patrick’s Day. Funny that….

They've actually gone and done it again. A second successive season where Ireland won't have a single 16h40 kick-off that facilitates lunch beforehand and drinks after. Unbelievable.

@allTxs I agree with you there, 10 is a very different position though, personally I’d be playing both as much as possible, we don’t want another Sexton situation

@simondoyle76 Farrell hasn’t taken a long term view in any other selection in his entire time as coach. I don’t buy that argument, he doesn’t build for the future.

@allTxs I think Farrell is taking a long term view on Sam, whether that is right or wrong we will only know in the future, he is looking low in confidence at the moment, neither 10 looks comfortable starting the game

@simondoyle76 I’m of the opinion Farrell is solely to blame for the discourse, his handling of the situation has been disgraceful. He changes his tone and way he talks about the two tens and his selections have been shocking. Done neither young fella any good.

@allTxs The only point I’m making is the provincial stuff is getting really tiresome from supporters of all the provinces, at this point in time all our 10’s have pro’s and cons, but everyone just wants to back their preferred provincial option and slate the other, it isn’t helping them

@simondoyle76 My thoughts last week were that France away doesn’t suit Sam’s play style, didn’t particularly criticise his play otherwise. I have my bias, yes, but I believe what I said to be true and the result/hame proved that🤷🏽‍♂️

@10Broderick @PremSportsIRL @SimonZebo @leinsterrugby Zebo is very vocal in his love for Munster and hateful towards Leinster, especially after Croke Park, Leo pointing out to him that Munster produce very few home grown players anymore and are propped up by Leinster players is a bit of fun, we can all surely laugh at that

@PremSportsIRL @SimonZebo @leinsterrugby Thats really odd from Leo, fair enough it's not the full interview but he just goes for zebo who hadn't said a wors to him to that point

"Two teams scrapping out for every single inch out there" 🗣️👊 "Are you like a Leinster fan now?" 😅 @SimonZebo🗣️"That'll never happen"😆 @leinsterrugby boss Leo Cullen on tonight's game 🔴🔵

@BrendanMcGrath8 @ek_rugby That's very harsh on Tommy considering he wasn't even playing

@ek_rugby Dreadful defence though from Tommy O'brien not looking to catch the ball above his head

This was a brilliant try from Munster to kick-start their win over Leinster on Saturday. Here's a short thread looking at 4 little details that helped make it happen. 1/5 #LEIvMUN #URC #RugbyAnalysis

@Overthehillprop @Donnidonning @DanielHussey2 Just like Craig Casey

@Donnidonning @DanielHussey2 Still out injured but fit enough to fly to Chicago. 🤷

23-Man Squad Breakdown 🏉 Leinster: 13 - Dublin 2 - Kildare 2 - Wexford 2 - Wicklow 2 - New Zealand 1 - Westmeath 1 - South Africa Munster: 6 - Cork 4 - Dublin 2 - Tipperary 2 - South Africa 1 - Clare 1 - Offaly 1 - Kildare 1 - Waterford 1 - Westmeath 1 - Kerry 1 - England 1 - New Zealand 1 - USA

@CaptSpringbok Similar happened when Ireland lost to France in the six nations, it’s amazing how quickly momentum can change, SA are still no 1 and it might even help mid World Cup cycle

One loss and suddenly everything feels on the line tomorrow! Supporters at each other’s throats, people doubting Rassie, and questioning why Stick is in the team photo. A real tinderbox scenario. We could drop to 6th in the world rankings too. Feels like our backs are against the wall! #springboks #RSAvAUS

@alickwatt @scrumming_ten Don’t forget the World Cup as well 😂👍

@scrumming_ten Trust me, every Scottish fan knows this and have been screaming at the ref for the last 3 or 4 6Ns to no avail!

Has anyone noticed Andrew Porter's scrum technique? His technique is a crime He's the Ritchie McCaw of props

@frasmith97 @calgas21 @18stephenm @RugbyInsideLine Definitely not better than Keenan in the air, rewatch any ir v sco match and Keenan has outplayed Kinghorn in the air, both great players but Keenan is more reliable, going to be wet on Saturday so I think he will stick with Keenan, although I don’t think either have been at best

@calgas21 @18stephenm @RugbyInsideLine Yeah like I said I am a fan of Keenan, not hate whatsoever. For me though Kinghorn is just all round better. He’s quicker, stronger better in the air, and is incredibly versatile Keenan is can be a good defender but he did also miss a tackle for the try last week so..

🦁 RIL LIONS TEAM FOR SECOND TEST 1. Genge 🌹 2. Sheehan ☘️ 3. Furlong ☘️ 4. Itoje 🌹 5. Beirne ☘️ 6. Chessum 🌹 7. Curry 🌹 8. Conan ☘️ 9. JGP ☘️ 10. Russell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 11. Lowe ☘️ 12. Tuipolotu 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 13. Jones 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 14. Freeman 🌹 15. Kinghorn 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Subs: LCD, Porter, Stuart, Cummings, Morgan, Mitchell, M. Smith, Hansen

@LexDunko @_SJClark @GlasgowWarriors Neither team has a salary cap

@_SJClark @GlasgowWarriors Come on - it’s a significant gap due to salary cap surely - not a team issue?

Not our day today, our URC campaign ends in Dublin ⚔️🛡️

@CaolanSRugby @Stephen_Forster Ye most players would leave and play in France

@Stephen_Forster It would impact the 4 provinces, but would probably help the most of the other 12 teams in the league

Salary cap…

@ChBen87 @rugby_ap How dare we have a successful system of developing home grown players who want to play for Leinster

It’s not for Leinster or Toulouse to stop being so much better than everyone else btw. Can’t blame them. Well. You can blame Leinster for the crime of being Leinster. But not otherwise.

@BenBryan560225 @thepaulwilliams I remember the tough times with Leinster, just really proud of how the province got their act together and how many players come through our system, I think this gets forgotten

@simondoyle76 @thepaulwilliams Ayyyyye I know! I wish the champions cup was more competitive

Leinster haven't conceded a point in their last two games. IN THE KNOCKOUT STAGES OF THE CHAMPIONS' CUP. Incredible.

@pacteaug @thepaulwilliams After the last 3 finals and every World Cup quarter final I’m a broken man 😂, hopefully Glasgow get their players back fit and we all have a great run in to the URC

@simondoyle76 @thepaulwilliams Would have been better for sure. Final result would have been the same to be fair. This Leinster side is a machine and will give whoever they meet in the final (don’t think the semis will be a huge challenge) a massive headache.

@BenBryan560225 @thepaulwilliams You do realise Toulouse have just as big a budget and buy in far more players? And have also won it more times, not exactly cheering for the underdog 😂

@thepaulwilliams Whilst Leinster are an incredible team, considering their resources, budget etc it's hard to route for them. If they get toppled by Toulouse in the final, it would be amusing 😆

@pacteaug @thepaulwilliams Full strength Glasgow would have been a great match, a real pity with the injuries

@thepaulwilliams Full strength Glasgow might have squeezed a few in. Maybe. Just.