Heineken Cup Final 2022/23: Leinster Rugby v Stade Rochelais

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

**** me RFU should've gone for ROG
They had money to buy out Borthwick and Sinfield they could've lured ROG with money for the end of season

 

[McTallshort]

ROG for the Lions

 

[die_mole]

I think eagles winning the Super Bowl just got knocked off my favorite sporting memory

 

[TopTen2003]

Fabulous comeback from La Rochelle- the tight game just so dominant from them- it was only the ferocious Leinster breakdown that kept them in it second half otherwise it was like a freight train.

Astonishing match.

 

[die_mole]

Light up a candle, fill up the tub, and turn on the rte radio app

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Should Bryne have taken that kick for goal?

 

[TopTen2003]

Comfortably the best of the last however many years, hell of a game

Agree absolutely superb.

 

[TopTen2003]

Should Bryne have taken that kick for goal?

If not that then even manoeuvre a drop goal given how close to the line they got.

 

[higgik]

Like to think that Mark McCall had a hand in that.
He took a lazy, overweight lock and told him he was wasting his time.
That kick up the backside has led Skelton on a journey to the top of World rugby.

 

[McTallshort]

Should Bryne have taken that kick for goal?

His call and he didn't fancy it

 

[Tooting Carmen]

Last week, Leinster lost at home by one point to Munster, now they lose by one point to La Rochelle. C'est la vie.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

His call and he didn't fancy it

But then does that bring into question his ability as a big game 10?

Kinda kicks your goal kicker needs to at least think he could take

And as said he had a chance to Drop kick it closer to the sticks

 

[Aristodemus]

Great final, fully deserved win that pack of La Rochelle is awesome.

 

[IT157]

Should Bryne have taken that kick for goal?

It was a tough kick, and they got into position to score points closer to the line. He didn't fancy it, so no. But easy to say in hindsight.

 

[Groundhog]

Feel for Leinster there. Was a great game of rugby and they lost their last roll of the dice to a dumb clear out. I'm sure they'll have plenty more chances, but this felt like it should be their big day.

La Rochelle jaysus that was dogged. One of the great European games. The less talented squad imo, but they are all on the same page.

Up ******* RO'G though, legacy is cemented

 

[IT157]

Feel for Leinster there. Was a great game of rugby and they lost their last roll of the dice to a dumb clear out. I'm sure they'll have plenty more chances, but this felt like it should be their big day.

La Rochelle jaysus that was dogged. One of the great European games. The less talented squad imo, but they are all on the same page

I don't know about that. They have some great players.

 

[McTallshort]

But then does that bring into question his ability as a big game 10?

Kinda kicks your goal kicker needs to at least think he could take

And as said he had a chance to Drop kick it closer to the sticks

Not really. Not all 10s take the big kicks. He was honest and said it wasn't a fair bet. That's him making the big call.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Well done LaR. No words

 

[Groundhog]

I don't know about that. They have some great players.

They have an outrageous squad, but Leinster's starting 15 have the majority of the #1 international team in the world. Tough to top

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Would La Rochelle win the World Cup?