The forward pass stumped them 😀

I think that is fair given that Cole was wrong side, no damage was done and Healy doesn’t have form. The 6N committee set a precedent in the autumn with Thomson.

Just to be clear Healy stamped on Cole. The article I posted on rucking is not trying to justify what Healy did. Just a related subject. onehundred I agree, his knee was definately in the way.

Onehundred Healy was clearly a stamp, albeit not as bad as the BBC are making out IMO. But yes most teams are generally all over it now. Mr McCaw would certainly have a few more marks on him after most games!

Rail and sail is your friend

http://www.seat61.com/NorthernIreland.htm#.URtXgR002xo

http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/rail-and-sail/

I was searching for info on Thomsons ban for stamping last autumn and found this article on rucking:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/newzealand/9673255/Ban-on-rucking-to-blame-for-All-Blacks-Adam-Thomson-trampling-on-Scotland-forward-Alasdair-Strokoschs-head.html

Basically Cleary is saying that banning rucking was a mistake and it should still be allowed in order to stop players laying over the ball and slowing it down. I have to say I agree with him. There was nothing worse than knowing you ended up wrong side and the opposition pack were about to trundle over you. You certainly made and effort to get out of the way.

An English core is always important for the Lions

Important for Adidas to sell more shirts 😀

I had a look at this racing as a pair, then I realised the cost was per person. Sorry but they are taking the piss. Do the c2c or whw or something, stay in nicer places and enjoy it.

No problem at all fire away

Rusty definately consider NI and perhaps Donegal in the north west. These two websites will give you some good ideas.

http://www.cycleni.com/national-cycle-network/

http://www.walkni.com/ulsterway/

I’d consider maybe making your way to Fermanagh, then into Donegal for a few days, Derry and then the North Antrim coast back to Belfast. Stops in Bushmills (distillery and Giants Causeway),Rathlin Island (good bird watching) then the Glens of Antrim before Belfast.

Plenty of opportunity for pubs, live music and awesome scenery along the way. I live over here so feel free to emial, in profile, if you want more info.

Yes with bacon, eggs and maple syrup

Did he have a tache

Thats very strange to announce so soon, whats the thinking there? I’d bring AWJ back as well, he was fantastic against Ulster last week. Totally dominated the breakdown.

yeah he was a bit of a nutter tbh

BlindMelon is there a video of that incident?

No video that I can find but a bit more info here, I believe the Ulster fan was less than complimentary about Trevor’s mother

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/life-ban-for-punching-fan-too-harsh-says-rugby-player-28517857.html

Maybe Trevor ‘Jackie Chan’ Brennan could make a return

Is that Razor Ruddock up top?

Earls shouldn’t be even mentioned in terms of Ireland let alone the Lions, I think he is one of the most overrated players in Ireland. He can’t defend at all yet insists that he is a centre

Hardly a stamp of the same magnitude though was it.

True a stamp to the head is much worse.

No it won’t he is still the best LH available. Hopefully he will get the same board that saw fit to give Adam Thomson a one week ban for stamping on Strokosh’s head

We’re all gonna burn

Full back or wing?

Wing, dodgy hands I’ve heard

That sounds about right AA, miss the Scotland game and back for France. The Scotland match is on a Sun so God’s prop would be at TH for them anyway

Well done England, took their chances much better than Ireland.

Can’t see this being pulled back by Ireland. Eng will boss this scrum

Hope he is ok

It was tactical!!

Plse don’t let us lose BOD as well

Thought the kiwi could scrummage?

You do after that throw

As long as its only one week!

Bring on the gouging kiwi sure for some fireworks

Sputnik remember Farrell’s cynical tug? England have taken their limited chances, Ireland have squandered theirs

If only his game was as good as his angry face

Wise up guys! He was resting his bulk

Time for POM’s angry face and shove

ROG to have a blinder and win it for us!!

How many errors from Ireland

Shamrocks all the way

I’ll allow white pudding on this occasion! My porridge this morning hasn’t hit the spot. Starving already!!