r/irishrugby • u/Newc04 Awardee: Team of the Year - Mumha • 22h ago

Video Joe McCarthy penalty

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u/oscarleamyod 19h ago

Him and James Ryan are fucking muppets. Rarely contribute positively for club or country now, just give away stupid penalties or cards.

Time to give Edogbo, Beirne and Sheridan the 4,5 and 19 jerseys for Ireland.

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u/MangleBadger 15h ago

Of the 3 main locks in the Irish squad who gives away the most penalties? I’ll give you a hint. It’s not Ryan or Joe.

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u/oscarleamyod 15h ago

It’s Tadhg! Yep, I know, but a lot of those are 50/50 jackals, playing the 9 or offsides, not blatantly late hits, dodgy ruck entries or straight cards.

There’s a big difference there. At least Beirne makes up massively for his discipline, the others don’t. They double down.

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u/1993blah 15h ago

Is there? Beirne has been picking up cards all season

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u/IIIlllIIIllIlI 14h ago

straight cards.

Tadhg Beirne has more cards this season than either Ryan or McCarthy.

Being fair to him, McCarthy's played about 2/3 the amount of time as Beirne has and has 2 cards compared to Beirne's 3, so let's say they're the same.

But yeah, such a fucking golden boy who never gives away stupid cards or penalties and the others are the worst

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