General Chat

Wales hanging on. Penalty to Ireland. Throw in at line-out! Ireland desperate for a try!

Another penalty for Ireland. Still pushing for a last ditch attempt at a try! Knock on Ireland.... AND THAT'S IT! IT'S ALL OVER!

FINAL SCORE:
WALES under 20s-16....IRELAND under 20s- 0

MAN OF THE MATCH- JAMES BENJAMIN for WALES

SUPERB GAME!...WELL DONE TO OUR BOYS :-) :-) :-)

WOMEN'S 6 NATIONS RUGBY RESULT

After a very promising start The Wales Women's Rugby Union team lost to The Irish Women's Team.

FINAL SCORE:
:-( WALES WOMEN- 6....IRISH WOMEN- 14

DON'T FORGET TO TUNE IN FOR WALES V IRELAND:
THIS AFTERNOON- LIVE ON BBC1- KICK OFF 2.30pm :-) :-) :-)

:-) :-) 50th CAP FOR LEIGH HALFPENNY:

When Leigh Halfpenny runs out for Wales (against Ireland) in Dublin this afternoon, he will become the youngest Welshman to receive his 50th Cap at the age of 25 years and 48 days. Leigh made his debut in November 2008 and has acquired his caps in just over five years.

TALKING TO”WalesOnline”:

“It is a huge honour for me and all my family and friends,” said the Blues star, “To pull that Welsh jersey on for the first time was a special moment for me and to do it for the 50th time is just as exciting.

“For me, growing up as a rugby player my dream was always to play for Wales, I wanted it so much. I just kept going, kept believing, and kept training hard.

“It will be a massive honour to be the youngest. It’s a huge privilege to be in the position I am, without the help of my team-mates, coaches, friends and family I wouldn’t be in this position.

“I don’t think it gets any easier, it is important I keep looking at areas where I can improve my game and keep working hard"

LEIGH HALFPENNY TOOK OVER AS WALES’ FIRST CHOICE KICKER IN DUBLIN IN 2012

WALES' FLY HALF RHYS PRIESTLAND CREDITS HIMSELF FOR LEIGH'S PHENOMENAL SUCCESS:

Talking to “The Guardian” this week Rhys joked-
"I missed three kicks against Ireland two years ago and Leigh took over, I guess I am to thank for Leigh's success and perhaps he should give me a cut of his wages."

Leigh also landed the crucial penalty that took Wales to a 23-21 win against Ireland in that Six Nations Championship game.

PROFILE:

Name: Stephen LEIGH Halfpenny
Born: December 22nd 1988 (Age 25)
Home town: Gorseinon, South Wales
Height: 1.78 m / 5ft 10ins
Weight: 13st 5lbs

RUGBY UNION CAREER:

Position: Full Back Wing

2008- 2014: Cardiff Blues
2007-8: Wales Under 20s
2008 onward: Wales

2009, 2013: British & Irish Lions

Leigh was named “SIX NATIONS PLAYER OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP” IN 2013. Also-“MAN OF THE SERIES” following his performance with The British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia in 2013.

LEIGH WAS VOTED BBC Cymru Wales SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2013 and Runner-Up BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2013, beaten to first place only by Andy Murray.

AN AWARD OUR SHY RUGBY PLAYER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN EXPECTING: Leigh Halfpenny tops a poll as "THE SEXIEST MAN IN WALES 2013"!

WATCH OUR LEIGH HALFPENNY IN ACTION as he plays for Wales against Ireland this afternoon at 2.30pm Live on BBC1. :-) :-) <3

Am excited, Jem :-D :-D

Think Scotland match will be close too :-D

What is the matter with our Women's Team? Couldn't a couple of the U20's put some make-up on and pretend? So impressed withg U20 last night. Captain (Steffan Huws?) was very impressive, and I also like Afan ? (the bearded one) very much indeed. Plenty for the future amongst those lads :-D :-D

Hi John

Yes I'm excited too! :-) :-)
They are going to have to play in the heart of this dreadful storm coming in from the Atlantic though! Hope it doesn't affect our Leigh's kicking adversely!

It would have been interesting to see the Women's Matches, to see exactly what went wrong. Without seeing it it's hard to get the full perspective I suppose!

Yes, there is a great deal of talent coming up through the ranks. It's great to be able to watch the development of our Wales stars of the future.

Do you happen to know what has happened to the very promising Fly Half Sam Davies- son of Nigel Davies, who was IRB Junior Player of the Year 2013? I shall have to try to find out! Perhaps he is injured.

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT.... HE IS NOW 21! :-D :-D

IRISH COACH JOE SCHMIDT has warned his side about the danger of giving away easy penalties to WALES' SHARP KICKER LEIGH HALFPENNY in this afternoon's match! :-D

ARE THEY SCARED? :-D :-D :-D

Maybe... but we won't underestimate them... they are a very strong team! :-D

Anthems sang

WALES' Anthem-Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau yn annwyl i mi......

IRELAND's 2 Anthems- The Soldier's Song and Ireland's Call

GET READY TOO RUMBLE :-)

COME ON WALES :-) :-)

I'm>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>of Shaun

It's a sunny day in Dublin- but the Storm is coming in- Over from the Atlantic and also From Wales! :-D :-D

They're Away! :-) :-)

Brilliant catch by our Leigh but Jamie Roberts dropped the Ball!

Gethin Jenkins getting treated for his calf injury

Here I am in my RED RUGBY UNION SHIRT......DAFFODIL.....RED SPARKLY EARRINGS..................................AND........WAIT FOR I T ...............................................................................
MY WALES SPARKLY COWGIRL HAT! :-D :-D :-D :-D

Oh dear the IRISH ARE ADVANCING

Penalty Ireland for Wales not releasing at the tackle

Here comes JONNY SEXTON...

Straight though the middle- 3-0 Ireland! :-(

Hello...our Shaun on the Mountain!

Leigh run pass to Falatau... HE RUNS INTO THE CAMERA!

Penalty advantage Ireland- Dan Lydiate coming in from the side. oh Dan! :-(

Throw in Ireland

Throw in Ireland up in the Welsh Half.

Interception by Wales

Not DAN LYDIATE coming in from side again! Penalty to Ireland.

Brian O'Driscoll injured

Oh dear- scrum- Ireland going for drive--Wales have brought it down. Oh that was a near try! Irish boy over Kicked! :-)

Penalty Ireland- Hibbard off his feet.

Scott Williams shoulder injury- being replaced by Liam Williams

Jonny Sexton- Will he miss?...Not on your Nellie!

SCORE- IRELAND-6....WALES-0