Two BPs is a nice return from Loftus, especially after how heavy a week this was. Connacht away in May could be season defining.

It's the small little things that are frustrating for Munster at the moment Lineout five metres out is the prime example

Which may be a bit of a worry for the Wallabies

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In the last two years we've had the best Rugby Championship and one of the best Six Nations in terms of drama and teams being able to beat each other The summer tours will be a good watch But the fact there is no Rugby Championship is so infuriating

When they then go on to lose the game all you can think is, karma

That stood out in particular Ireland got their scores in double quick time Scotland had to slog at the line

Great game to watch Scotland third quarter scored some terrific scores That first 40 and lack of points when they got into the 22 Vs Irelands hit rate in the 22 swung it Irelands way #irevsco

Scotland over complicating things in that first half Ireland 22 defense has been so solid as well #irevsco

Top right stat has been the most telling so far #irevsco Scotland getting into the redzone but not able to convert it into points so far Making some bad handling errors as well

Three trys from three 22 entries for Ireland is a pretty good start #irevsco

Now this is what you call a #sixnations weekend!!!!

So Dan what #rugby podcasts will you be listening to over the next few days Me:

This is on the back of a terrific Rugby Championship as well Can't but be good for the sport to have things this level

Yeah like maybe only Cork compare in getting so far ahead of themselves

God that is a lot of time to be in the wrong part of the field

I wonder will they take a leaf out of the Springboks playbook pre 2019 and strip back their game to it's bare basics Not much time for him to totally rebuild things

Some good insights on what trends have arisen in the three rounds of the Six Nations

God that Munster game was a heavy watch

You realise how good a job they're doing with #rugby in France when this is the setting for a ProD2 game on a Thursday night. Available live on the FRUKrugby YouTube channel.

That's my reading sorted for the next while @samlstandsup.bsky.social

No surprise at this, who'll they bring in is a big big decision www.munsterrugby.ie/2026/02/26/m...

Discipline is an issue across the board for Irish sides, and it goes back to last year's Six Nations We also seem to be making a mess of comms with the ref. Seems to whiny and turns the ref against them

If you're Leinster in the second half, avoid scrims like the plague #leivlar

La Rochelles lineout execution has been horrendous so far #leivlar

Wonder why I struggle to take Austin Healey seriously

Game 2 tonight should be fun

Being in Thomond Park Friday night was great Being in the corner O Mahony scored that try, priceless

Nail on the head, like anyone starting out in the pro game he needs to bulk out a bit which will take time

Everyone watching #ubbvtls It's been a fantastic watch!!!

Will take time to get used to him not being coach Been there the whole time I've followed the Spurs since 1997

We'll find out Thursday whether players will actually be picked on form or whether the 37 was already picked before today

Happened a few times today as well

And a player who was other worldly in the previous round too

Games like that are why we love the sport of #rugby Northampton stood up, showed huge cahones and fully deserved the win For Leinster, I don't know where they go from here #leivnor

Putting this on the playlist for the weekend

It really does highlight the fact that the whole Sinner case stinks!!!!

TG4 punch well above their weight with all round sports coverage

Below is the average per position in the league table for the URC in it's first three years. This year is showing that the #URC is more even and competitive with Zebre the biggest improver

Toulouse showing why they'll be in the final as well, best of the quarter finals by a mile as well Toulon put it up big time to them as well Big scalp for Toulouse given the famine they've had in the Mayol #RCTvTLS

All I gotta say is, finally a competitive game this weekend in the Champions Cup #RCTvTLS

That lineout win %, it killed any chance Munster had #UBBvMUN

That #UBBvMUN game was bonkers UBB gave Munster every chance to steal a win Biggest what if for Munster: THE LINEOUT!!!!!

You are at nothing in #rugby if the lineout completely collapses Munster are their own worst enemy today #UBBvMun

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UBB with a pretty decent first half

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Thinking of doing a #SixNations roundtable discussion that might include the Lions and Australia Anyone interested?

Rassie Erasmus doing an interview series? Thank you very much!! www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...