Tag: scrum
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Ireland’s Street-Fight Tactics Backfire: South African Media Snaps at ‘Gutter’ Play
Summary: Ireland’s Contested Return to Form Meets a Gritty South African Response The ripple effect from Ireland’s latest rugby encounter with South Africa has sparked a chorus of blunt assessments from South African media. While Ireland boasted scrum supremacy and a stubborn defense, the overarching narrative centers on a debate: did Ireland drag the Springboks…
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Ireland’s Street-Fight Strategy Sparks Debate as SA Refuses to be Dragged into Gutter Rugby
Introduction: A Test of Style and Will The rugby world watched a South African backlash against Ireland’s perceived street-fight approach in a high-stakes clash that felt more like a war of attrition than a showcase of sparkling running rugby. Critics from South Africa and beyond described the match as a tactical standoff in which Ireland’s…
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Ulster secure bonus-point win over Bulls in URC clash as fightback stalls
Ulster 28-7 Bulls: A tale of control after the break Ulster beat the Bulls 28-7 in a URC showdown staged in Belfast, hauling in a valuable bonus-point win that reflected a strong second-half performance. The teams were level at 7-7 at the interval, but Ulster tightened up after the break and punished a visitors’ outfit…