Sometimes you just have to hand it to the opposition and say England played the better game and deserved to win. The 6/2 bench split backfired due to injuries in the Irish backfield and Ireland famed cohesiveness was stretched to the limit. They did amazingly well just to stay in the game really. I'll take a one point loss away from home so long as we get the win next week. Everyone loses at some time. Learn the lesson, get better and move on. Still a championship up for grabs.
Thought England deserved their win,upped their game hugely and reaped the benefit of a braver gameplan than shown heretofore ,so as an Ireland fan I have to say"fair play to them"
Marcus smith important contribution wasn't the drop goal (penalty waiting) but the tackle that made Lowe score in the corner instead of running closer to the posts and making the conversion that much harder..
What was that rubbish at 3:13 about Lawrence being cited for an arm-to-face tackle? It is the Irish player's arm in his face as Lawrence makes the tackle. Lawrence's arm is actually on the Irish player's forearm as he makes the tackle.
I know it’s a joke about Ford making tackles but he actually is always very close to the top of tackle stats and normally highest of the backs. I mean admittedly everyone runs at him because he’s little but the man does tackle a lot.
First time watcher, now subscriber. As an Irish fan, must admit England were great. Probably best I've seen from them since 2019 RWC semi final. Only argument I'd make against you is Murray wasn't wrong to kick it out. 90 seconds in your own 22m at the only time of the game when a ref is watching how players are arriving to a ruck is a very long time. By putting it out of the field, forced England back whilst the clock is still running.
First try very similar to ABs in the WC quarter final, except that Hansen was held down after the ball had been cleared from the ruck. All 3 Barretts were involved in that little escpade
And me who thought this Six Nations was going to be a boring edition with Ireland just walking over everyone and doing a Double Slams with no suspense being there while the rest of the teams were rebuilding (unlike the France 97-98 DS lol) 😁. Well thanks to England AND Italy for proving me wrong ! Even as a french fan I'm not even upset lol, both games were awesome.
@@TheBlackJersey I hope France will be playing like their usual 2020-2023 self from this point on now thats the only thing missing 😬. As for the TRC, I think it's really good as well but the thing hurting it the most imo is the fact that the All Blacks wins it nearly all the time nowadays (except during the World Cup years for some reasons lol. Maybe its due to the format ?).
Hi Max, that drop goal by Marcus Smith wasn’t what lots of people are cracking it up to be. England had two penalty advantages coming to them at that time and Marcus knew that. Now, there’s no denying that when any number 10 is presented with a gilt edged opportunity like that right up close in front of the posts, they’re going to go for it. After all, for somebody at that level it’s a relatively simple shot. But it’s certainly not the same as Jonny Wikinson’s shot to win the World Cup in 2003 or Johnny Sexton’s shot in France in 2018. They were infinitely more difficult shots that just had to be made. Anyway, fully deserved win by England, even though “…one swallow a summer does not make…”. Congratulations and best wishes to all of them, players and coaches for the future. I’m really looking forward to next weeks France v England confrontation. Realistically it could go either way. However, I just feel that the French, with a new hero in Nolann Le Garrec, have emerged from their post World Cup stupour.
As an England supporter, that was on a par with some of the daft decisions our players have made over the years. NZ or SA would not have done this. They'd have played a few phases, kicked the ball out, and left with a win; a messy win, but a win.
Once again! We come under pressure and we totally change our game plan and start kicking??? Thought we may of learnt our lesson when we chocked it at the World Cup! A tad over confident or arrogant? Why are we still including Murray for the future? Not exactly an attacking style of player
Nice analysis. I don’t get the praise and hype for this drop goal though? England had a penalty advantage under the posts, and Smith slotted a drop from 10 meters out. Game was over regardless. Unfair to give Smith the praise and headlines for this win
Setting up a drop goal is a multi-phase process, as I’ve shown in past videos. Takes some careful planning, Smith pulled it off with great game management and that’s what made the difference. Ford is being picked for game management, yet neither side really had much of a kicking game going on 😅
I kinda agree - coz if they were really thinking - they could've gone for a bonus point try - would've given them a much better chance of stealing the championship - they still would've had an easy kick at goal - I get that they just wanted to guarantee this win - but the drop goal wasn't actually the best option - Congratz to England though - they were awesome!!
Hey max did ya get to watch an attempted clean out by Ellis genge on furlong in the first half looks illegal because he made no attempt to wrap and connected with furlong’s head with his shoulder somehow the tmo didn’t see it and will he be sighted for it Monday
No it was not seen by any of the officials and was NOT reviewed by the TMO that’s why furlong didn’t go off for a HIA he will also be sighted on Monday for this highly dangerous and reckless attempt at a clean out
@@eamonnoneill1340 There was a pause before the conversion where the TMO looked at a clear out, I assumed it was that Genge moment. Anyway enjoy not winning the double grand slam. Our brutes manhandled your boys all match 🤫🤫
Hay Max, just wondering has there ever been a clean sweep in the Rugby Championship over two seasons? Even in a contest which the ABs traditionally win I think it only might have been done once but please correct me if I'm wrong. A Grand Slam should be hard a double Grand Slam should be practically impossible.
Ireland have taken advantage of other teams in different cycles with retirement and financial difficulties, Wales, Italy and England to some extent have gone for resets, Wales and Italy have gone for a full reset, Wales need to do something today and match Italy both Wales and Italy have been bashing at the door, Italy proved yesterday, the door will soon come off the inges. 😅
I'm English, I watched the match 2003 in Australia where I was working at the time. Do Australians have nightmares about drop goals? Now will the Irish have nightmares about drop goals? Now I have a serious question. I played Rugby in the 1970s, the drop goal was an important part or the rugby armoury in Britain. It is VERY difficult, normally close to the poles. However the top players could dropkick near the halfway line - Look at J P R Williams. Back to my question. Is it just the British that play like that?
You with All the Stats. I’m Suprised you didn’t Mention the Foot in Touch by the English Player with Ball in Hand. I think just Prior to an English Try. I Was Obvious to the Camera 🎥 Ref. But Didn’t Call It. Wonder Why. I Have to Go Back And Watch The whole Game for to Determine Exactly at what time. I Think It Was Just Before an English Try.
@@eazyollie9370 Not What I Saw. 👀 He Continued On & Passed it to another Teammate. I will Have to Watch All Game Again. Take Note of Exact Time Of Incident.
in answer to your question about why england have so many coaches: they don't. Jonny Wilkinson, George Kruis, and Strawbridge were all in temporary roles. Strawbridge was with the team for 3 weeks and has now left; Kruis and Wilkinson I think were only with the squad for a couple of days each. Additionally, Richard Hill serves as a player mentor for some of the emerging back row players, but other than that his role is not a coaching role. In response to your persistant negativity around George Ford: please stop. It comes across as extremely petty.
@@TheBlackJersey i know. You're normally a really fair person, which is what makes your comments about Ford jarring. I don't expect any better from gutter journalists, but I do from you.
Why in 2024 people still manage to dig out photos of people with face masks on....move on nobody needs reminding of this awful time in human history...😏😒
First try was jammy with Nash down. Nah what broke Irish hearts was Conor Murray kicking away possession with just over a minute to play...Irish lost the game to flatter due to indiscipline - unusual. Just sayin! Genge should be cited for no arms clean out tackle on Furlong ...not for the first time he played recklessly. One to watch!
Smith definitely needs to start I feel if we want to move on with our attack o think we should stay with the same side some cohesion now definitely feyi waboso a real find Martin made a difference in the second row
You forgot to mention the wandering offside blocker tactic England used. The diving into rucks with arms tucked to skow the defense down, class tactics when the ref isnt looking
Drop Sheehan?!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Best hooker in the world, and freak of nature. But yeah, O'Mahony should have retired, and Murray only made one error at the end imo, but otherwise fine. Edit: If you are referring to the lineout, that's not all on Sheehan at all; he didn't throw any wayward balls, and largely, England's defensive lineout was just fantastic!
Even mentioning Sheehan in the comment shows a huge lack of rugby knowledge!! He is already one if the highest try scorers in this championship!! World class!!
All the English fans are now saying England are No. 1. First of all Ireland only lost to them by a point and the game could have gone eitherway. Secondly: 🇿🇦🇳🇿🇫🇷 have entered that chat
It’s a joke, Ireland said they were no1, England beat them and jokingly people (mainly SA it seems) said ah England must now be no1. Saying “all English” fans saying they’re no1 is absolute nonsense.
England beat Ireland by one point. Easily would imply a bigger margin I think if England beat NZ SA and Ireland they can claim the best of the best. However I suspect your comment was tongue in cheek.
The only answer is because the referee was scared of English rugby fans and that is the reason why Ireland lost which was disgraceful and he allowed the posh and privileged English rugby fans to intimidated him.
Come on mate your joking if you think that’s the reason, sober up and watch it back Ireland lost by 1 and England left a lot on the table. It was a good game that either team could have won blaming it on the ref is a bit pathetic.
Camera Ref I would have to Blame. Obvious Foot on the Line. But not Called. I have to Watch Whole Game to get Exact Details of time in game it Happened. I Think it was just before an English Try.
Thanks for your effort Max! Your community loves you lots ❤
You're the best 💪
Uggy is still the best TH-camr
Sometimes you just have to hand it to the opposition and say England played the better game and deserved to win. The 6/2 bench split backfired due to injuries in the Irish backfield and Ireland famed cohesiveness was stretched to the limit. They did amazingly well just to stay in the game really. I'll take a one point loss away from home so long as we get the win next week. Everyone loses at some time. Learn the lesson, get better and move on. Still a championship up for grabs.
I Agree. 5-3 Split. Ringrose included. JGP should never have had to Switch to Wing
Amazing game and video. Earl is improving every game. Our most important player.
Absolutely, such a good game!
Thought England deserved their win,upped their game hugely and reaped the benefit of a braver gameplan than shown heretofore ,so as an Ireland fan I have to say"fair play to them"
Marcus smith important contribution wasn't the drop goal (penalty waiting) but the tackle that made Lowe score in the corner instead of running closer to the posts and making the conversion that much harder..
Great observation
What was that rubbish at 3:13 about Lawrence being cited for an arm-to-face tackle?
It is the Irish player's arm in his face as Lawrence makes the tackle.
Lawrence's arm is actually on the Irish player's forearm as he makes the tackle.
Spot on, absolute nonsense comment.
I know it’s a joke about Ford making tackles but he actually is always very close to the top of tackle stats and normally highest of the backs.
I mean admittedly everyone runs at him because he’s little but the man does tackle a lot.
First time watcher, now subscriber. As an Irish fan, must admit England were great. Probably best I've seen from them since 2019 RWC semi final.
Only argument I'd make against you is Murray wasn't wrong to kick it out. 90 seconds in your own 22m at the only time of the game when a ref is watching how players are arriving to a ruck is a very long time. By putting it out of the field, forced England back whilst the clock is still running.
Thanks for subscribing brother 🙏
Nah...you have to show some courage there imo
What happened after that semi final?
First try very similar to ABs in the WC quarter final, except that Hansen was held down after the ball had been cleared from the ruck. All 3 Barretts were involved in that little escpade
Murray, Murray, Murray. What a tosspot.
And me who thought this Six Nations was going to be a boring edition with Ireland just walking over everyone and doing a Double Slams with no suspense being there while the rest of the teams were rebuilding (unlike the France 97-98 DS lol) 😁. Well thanks to England AND Italy for proving me wrong !
Even as a french fan I'm not even upset lol, both games were awesome.
That’s why the Six Nations is better than the Rugby Championship by a massive amount 💯
@@TheBlackJersey I hope France will be playing like their usual 2020-2023 self from this point on now thats the only thing missing 😬. As for the TRC, I think it's really good as well but the thing hurting it the most imo is the fact that the All Blacks wins it nearly all the time nowadays (except during the World Cup years for some reasons lol. Maybe its due to the format ?).
Great video mate
Cheers bro 😎
Hi Max, that drop goal by Marcus Smith wasn’t what lots of people are cracking it up to be. England had two penalty advantages coming to them at that time and Marcus knew that. Now, there’s no denying that when any number 10 is presented with a gilt edged opportunity like that right up close in front of the posts, they’re going to go for it. After all, for somebody at that level it’s a relatively simple shot. But it’s certainly not the same as Jonny Wikinson’s shot to win the World Cup in 2003 or Johnny Sexton’s shot in France in 2018. They were infinitely more difficult shots that just had to be made.
Anyway, fully deserved win by England, even though “…one swallow a summer does not make…”. Congratulations and best wishes to all of them, players and coaches for the future. I’m really looking forward to next weeks France v England confrontation. Realistically it could go either way. However, I just feel that the French, with a new hero in Nolann Le Garrec, have emerged from their post World Cup stupour.
Great video Max, keep up the good work👍
I was was screaming at the TV, why is he kicking, just keep possession and run out the clock????? Crazy decision.🇮🇪
As an England supporter, that was on a par with some of the daft decisions our players have made over the years. NZ or SA would not have done this. They'd have played a few phases, kicked the ball out, and left with a win; a messy win, but a win.
Wow Max that eas very detailed pal 👍🏻🏴
Cheers for watching mate 😎
Once again! We come under pressure and we totally change our game plan and start kicking??? Thought we may of learnt our lesson when we chocked it at the World Cup! A tad over confident or arrogant? Why are we still including Murray for the future? Not exactly an attacking style of player
Nice analysis. I don’t get the praise and hype for this drop goal though? England had a penalty advantage under the posts, and Smith slotted a drop from 10 meters out. Game was over regardless. Unfair to give Smith the praise and headlines for this win
Setting up a drop goal is a multi-phase process, as I’ve shown in past videos. Takes some careful planning, Smith pulled it off with great game management and that’s what made the difference.
Ford is being picked for game management, yet neither side really had much of a kicking game going on 😅
Agreed. Wax lyrical about Earl I reckon, absolute class and a proper beast.
I kinda agree - coz if they were really thinking - they could've gone for a bonus point try - would've given them a much better chance of stealing the championship - they still would've had an easy kick at goal - I get that they just wanted to guarantee this win - but the drop goal wasn't actually the best option - Congratz to England though - they were awesome!!
Hey max did ya get to watch an attempted clean out by Ellis genge on furlong in the first half looks illegal because he made no attempt to wrap and connected with furlong’s head with his shoulder somehow the tmo didn’t see it and will he be sighted for it Monday
The TMO looked at it and said it was fair that was why there was a pause before allowing the conversion.
No it was not seen by any of the officials and was NOT reviewed by the TMO that’s why furlong didn’t go off for a HIA he will also be sighted on Monday for this highly dangerous and reckless attempt at a clean out
@@eamonnoneill1340 There was a pause before the conversion where the TMO looked at a clear out, I assumed it was that Genge moment. Anyway enjoy not winning the double grand slam. Our brutes manhandled your boys all match 🤫🤫
Didn’t see it 😐
@@eamonnoneill1340 No citing for Genge, shoulder to shoulder. Furlong was playing acting.
Hay Max, just wondering has there ever been a clean sweep in the Rugby Championship over two seasons? Even in a contest which the ABs traditionally win I think it only might have been done once but please correct me if I'm wrong. A Grand Slam should be hard a double Grand Slam should be practically impossible.
I can’t recall one happening since 2017… as the ABs have lost matches in it every year since the Boks in Wellington for 2018 😅
Ireland have taken advantage of other teams in different cycles with retirement and financial difficulties, Wales, Italy and England to some extent have gone for resets, Wales and Italy have gone for a full reset, Wales need to do something today and match Italy both Wales and Italy have been bashing at the door, Italy proved yesterday, the door will soon come off the inges. 😅
Yeah I’m not sure if this will benefit Ireland long-term but it’s great for them to be continuing success 🙌
I'm English, I watched the match 2003 in Australia where I was working at the time. Do Australians have nightmares about drop goals? Now will the Irish have nightmares about drop goals? Now I have a serious question. I played Rugby in the 1970s, the drop goal was an important part or the rugby armoury in Britain. It is VERY difficult, normally close to the poles. However the top players could dropkick near the halfway line - Look at J P R Williams. Back to my question. Is it just the British that play like that?
Not sure how to feel after that… great game but no grand slam…
I guess it’s coming down to the wire like normal 👀
Sweet revenge for 2017.
Finally someone else realises though 😂🙌
@@TheBlackJersey I remember 2017 very clearly. I was depressed for months. 🤣
Ireland lost but the six nation is still ours with bit luck😮😮
Why would you exclude the QF when talking about when Ireland last lost? Weird.
You with All the Stats. I’m Suprised you didn’t Mention the Foot in Touch by the English Player with Ball in Hand. I think just Prior to an English Try. I Was Obvious to the Camera 🎥 Ref. But Didn’t Call It. Wonder Why. I Have to Go Back And Watch The whole Game for to Determine Exactly at what time. I Think It Was Just Before an English Try.
Because it did not happen.
Ireland gained possession of the ball after Freeman pushed the ball back into play. TMO can't go back that far to rule a try out.
@@eazyollie9370 Can’t go Back. Of Course Not. But Not Called at Time Of Happening.
@@eazyollie9370 The Ball pushed back into Play. The player I saw Ran on with the Ball. And passed it to Another Teammate. 😳😳🤔
@@eazyollie9370 Not What I Saw. 👀
He Continued On & Passed it to another Teammate. I will Have to Watch All Game Again. Take Note of Exact Time Of Incident.
in answer to your question about why england have so many coaches: they don't.
Jonny Wilkinson, George Kruis, and Strawbridge were all in temporary roles. Strawbridge was with the team for 3 weeks and has now left; Kruis and Wilkinson I think were only with the squad for a couple of days each. Additionally, Richard Hill serves as a player mentor for some of the emerging back row players, but other than that his role is not a coaching role.
In response to your persistant negativity around George Ford: please stop. It comes across as extremely petty.
If this channel was about persistent negativity I’d have double the subscribers…
@@TheBlackJersey i know. You're normally a really fair person, which is what makes your comments about Ford jarring. I don't expect any better from gutter journalists, but I do from you.
Why in 2024 people still manage to dig out photos of people with face masks on....move on nobody needs reminding of this awful time in human history...😏😒
It was the best image I had, I’m sorry 😂
It's still ongoing dude, tf you on about?
@@garthinator1never started lol 1% death rate g
First try was jammy with Nash down. Nah what broke Irish hearts was Conor Murray kicking away possession with just over a minute to play...Irish lost the game to flatter due to indiscipline - unusual. Just sayin! Genge should be cited for no arms clean out tackle on Furlong ...not for the first time he played recklessly. One to watch!
Smith definitely needs to start I feel if we want to move on with our attack o think we should stay with the same side some cohesion now definitely feyi waboso a real find Martin made a difference in the second row
All true. This was one that Ireland lost (kicked away rather than threw away) moreso than than England won it…
You forgot to mention the wandering offside blocker tactic England used. The diving into rucks with arms tucked to skow the defense down, class tactics when the ref isnt looking
Salty?
fan slam lol
I thought the reffering of the ruck was poor at times. Zero separation on a couple of occasions. Overall I think these balanced out for both sides.
That game will NOT be remembered for just one thing, the game was already won with a penalty ad anlage near the posts.
Time to drop Sheehan and o Mahony I think
And get Conor Murray out of the squad
Drop Sheehan?!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Best hooker in the world, and freak of nature. But yeah, O'Mahony should have retired, and Murray only made one error at the end imo, but otherwise fine. Edit: If you are referring to the lineout, that's not all on Sheehan at all; he didn't throw any wayward balls, and largely, England's defensive lineout was just fantastic!
Bit of an overreaction to drop the first-choice hooker after one game? 😅
Ah over the top reaction regarding dropping Dan sheehan no!no!no!!
Are you mental Sheehan is one of the best hookers in the World and will probably get better over the next few years.
Even mentioning Sheehan in the comment shows a huge lack of rugby knowledge!! He is already one if the highest try scorers in this championship!! World class!!
so you were wrong...
At least I wasn’t one of the people saying Italy would beat the All Blacks 💀
@@TheBlackJerseyyep. There's wrong and there's embarrassingly wrong!
All the English fans are now saying England are No. 1. First of all Ireland only lost to them by a point and the game could have gone eitherway.
Secondly:
🇿🇦🇳🇿🇫🇷 have entered that chat
England definitely aren’t the best in the world 💀
They deserved to win this game though 💯
Except no English fan is claiming that 😂
@@vendeux bro the big boy at the local in his England jersey lmao
It’s a joke, Ireland said they were no1, England beat them and jokingly people (mainly SA it seems) said ah England must now be no1. Saying “all English” fans saying they’re no1 is absolute nonsense.
Where? 😂
England easily beat the best team in the world currently, which is Ireland. Does this mean we are now the best of the best?
South Africa are ranked first…
England beat Ireland by one point. Easily would imply a bigger margin
I think if England beat NZ SA and Ireland they can claim the best of the best.
However I suspect your comment was tongue in cheek.
@@knoll9812 it was a joke 🤣
Grand slam still coming
Do you mean championship?
A Grand Slam is only awarded for 5/5 😅
@@TheBlackJersey oh rats when the Italy vid out
@@RugbyLover86 Scotland still playing for the triple crown as well as Ireland so still plenty to play for with Scotland n Ireland
And yes Ellis Genge should have been thrown out of the game.
Why?
Made a red card looking tackle upon Tadgh Furlong
I never saw that…
@@TheBlackJersey TMO missed it too
Cry more lol bro did nothing wrong
The only answer is because the referee was scared of English rugby fans and that is the reason why Ireland lost which was disgraceful and he allowed the posh and privileged English rugby fans to intimidated him.
Whaaaat? 😂
Fans are fans, they sit in the stands and shout or keep quiet. The make up of them is immaterial and that comment is totally unnecessary.
Come on mate your joking if you think that’s the reason, sober up and watch it back Ireland lost by 1 and England left a lot on the table.
It was a good game that either team could have won blaming it on the ref is a bit pathetic.
Camera Ref I would have to Blame. Obvious Foot on the Line. But not Called. I have to Watch Whole Game to get Exact Details of time in game it Happened. I Think it was just before an English Try.
All the stats point to a dominant performance by England, which is what it was. Nothing to do with the ref or fans.