Not convinced Boan got that… 😬

OK, I get that Ribbans was using an ‘open hand’. But he hit McConnell with the heal of his hand, during his face into the ground. That’s a straight red by any degree.

That should be a straight fecking red!!

This is an existential nightmare. I want Edinburgh to win, but I want Everitt to be gone!

A bit surprised he’s taken off OBL at half time! Lad seemed to be going well. If the scrum begins to fail, that could be embarrassing…

Was about to comment that Toulon are a “who’s who” of international rugby. Sinclair, Mercer, Ludlum, White, Garbisi, Brex, etc… Then I realised that Edinburgh are much the same, albeit from only one team.

I have a bad feeling about this game…

This Bulls v UBB game is all kinds of bonkers! 😂

I can’t help myself. Maybe it’s the “underdog” thing. Or liking the people who are not part of the establishment. But I really like Alex Sanderson and the way he talks about the game. Hope Glasgow completely beats them, however…

So in a diversion from rugby, I binge watched the first series of “1923” this week. Enjoyed the juxtaposition of the ‘old West’ cowboys with early 20th century cars and what post-war britain was like. But, frankly, the series should be permanently banned for crimes against accent portrayals.

Scotland fans, hear me out. There’s a load of shoite online about our record against Ireland and the fact that they think it’s their best route to the WC final in 2027. But who would you rather have had? Argentina maybe. But Ireland are aging and declining. To me it’s a great result..

It's a little sad. Ireland have worked so hard to impress Scotland. Done everything they could be be the best possible villains. All their best records against Scotland have come in the last decade. And Scots still spend all their days sharpening knives for England. Totally one-sided rivalry. 😢🎻

Dear. Fucking. God! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yqpq7d844o

So I guess we’re not going to hear about the Etzebeth citing until tomorrow? Bunch of people sitting in a room at the moment googling TF out of the word “mitigation”…

We need to talk about world refereeing consistency. That head shot by Scarlets, that was only a Penalty, would likely have been a YC (yellow only!) if it was a European ref. This might explain why SA are suffering in the ‘head shot’ count too. All we need is consistency.

Andy Goode talking about the Edinburgh game (I mean… Why?!) but all I can see is WP Nel behind him chatting to the players and I just want to hear his opinion of the game.

Great to see Edinburgh comfortably putting away an Ospreys 2nd/3rd string team at home by 2 points, for a 4 point victory. Congratulations to Sean Everitt for his consistency of performance as Edinburgh coach.

Dirty bastard knows exactly what he’s doing.

I’m watching with no volume so not sure what was said. But I was under the impression that if you accidentally dropped the ball on your foot it was a knock on.

This game has a similar feel to our game against Tonga last week. Guess Wales can hope that SA drift out of the game for 30 minutes like we did…

The commentary for the Ulster v Benetton match is interesting… “Ulster line speed is fantastic!” As opposed to “Benetton creeping up offside!” 🙄

Thoughts: Burke is not the answer to the Finn question playing like how Scotland play currently. Tuner is not on form, looks unfit and off the pace. Ben White & Burke is not a combo I want to see again.

Should have started 9-15 Horne, TJ, Rowe, Sione, Stafford, Steyn, Smith and just let the Glasgow boys play.

That try by George Horne was classic Glasgow play from Steyn, Rowe and Horne. All to do with France and nothing to do with Toonie.

Tonga mistakes not helping them at all, but the Ref is giving them absolutely nothing! I’d be raging in their position.

I appreciate this is the TV channel not the commentators decision, but please can we stop doing interviews while actual play is going on!!

Wee note to commentators and pundits. Can we stop calling a Yellow Card the “Naughty Step”. Maybe it’s just me, but it really grates…

SPAIN IS YOUR NEW U18 CHAMMPPIOOOONNN FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THE LEONES TAKE THE Rugby Europe MEN'S U18 TITLE AMAZING SCENEEESSSS 🦁🦁

Short thread… Some people suggesting the players are culpable for being mentally weak and not sorting it out on the pitch. When Argentina were letting the game get away from them, the coach sent on a raft of replacements to change it. 1/3

We’re NINTH?!!! NINTH IN THE WORKD RANKINGS

Townsend has to go. And go now. It’s the coaches job to ensure that the team is mentally resilient enough not to collapse like that. He has consistently shown that he is not capable of changing this team’s behaviours when the pressure comes on. Time he fell on his sword.

There is absolutely no chance that 8 catches Dobie in that position…

Steven Ferris. “I love that he (Sam Prendergast) comes into this team and really just first right in” It’s literally his club side. Who he plays with and trains with week in and week out!

Here’s a suggestion. Remember playing amateur rugby and, when some clown fly hacks the ball up the pitch after the whistle, you had to actually go and get the ball… I think they should introduce that to international rugby.

Come on Leinster!!! Did I get that right?

Out viewing a house yesterday and popped into a local farm shop recommended by the estate agent. I may have underestimated the size of their “Pork Chop Steaks”. For reference, that’s a large dinner plate 😬

Sam Warburton: “Steve Tandy not happy with that decision!”. Kinda feel that’s not the only decision he’s maybe unhappy with…

Conversation this week… Badger’s Partner: “I feel like rugby interrupts our lives a lot.” Badger: “Nah, not so much. Only Scotland Internationals” BP: “So how long is the rugby on Saturday” B: “Errr Noon to 22:30” BP: “Well, at least we’ll have Sunday free.” Badger “Err…..”

I fucking love Siya Kolisi. In any other sport that isn’t a (comparative) minority, he’d be a global megastar.

Le Garrec and Lucu are excellent scrum-halves. They’d both be in consideration for any other team in the 6 Nations. But the drop off between them and Dupont is steep…

The French defence is fantastic. Up fast and aggressive. Loving it.

Whatever you think of the call, it’s great to see the ref taking the decision in his own hands there.

Oh ya fecker!! That looks ugly…

Says something about the punditry on some of the matches today that I was actually pleased to hear it was Biggar on this match…. (and I hate myself for saying it, let alone thinking it!). Big fan of Ben Kaisar too.

Azzuri!!!!

In other news. Italy lead Oz by 7 with a minute to play! You love to see it!

Can’t leak 1 soft try against the ABs and expect to win. And we leaked 2.

When you arrive in Oban and everyone in the pub is drinking the same thing, there’s really only one thing to do… lovely pint, to be fair.

@bloodandmud.bsky.social Regarding reclining your seat on a plane, it is my firm belief that there is a special place in hell for people who do that on a f*cking commuter flight between Edinburgh and London. If you do an episode on flight etiquette, get me on. I have things to say!! 😡 😂

Ireland marched 10 for mouthing off!? Sorry boys, but you’ve go to love to see that!!