The Lo Down - Six Nations Ireland v England

Hey Guys and Dolls,

Ireland had a big match today against England, the latter already won the Six Nations but they were on a winning game with 19 games won so Ireland were trying to knock them off their pedestal. There is always good banter and great atmosphere when these two teams clash and today was no different.

I really wanted to go to this match, of course I couldn't get tickets but there's always next year. Ireland had such a great game and they worked so well as a team, it was end to end stuff. The match took place at the Aviva Stadium in Lansdowne Roads, our fortress where we always expect amazing results and usually get them aswell.

Ireland went on to win the match 13-9 with a try which followed with the conversion and two penalties from Jonathan Sexton. Ireland stopped England record 20 game winning streak in its tracks. With Patrick's Day and this I have to say this is a weekend where I'm so so proud to be Irish. We produce some world class players and that was evident today if you saw the match. After alot of are good players retired some people thought that was it for Ireland but lots of new and exciting players have made it through the ranks and have made watching rugby enjoyable. Peter O'Mahony went on to receive Man of the Match which was well deserved as he had an incredible day.

We may not have won the Six Nations but the Ireland team definitely redeemed themselves after their last game which was a defeat against Wales. I'm looking forward to seeing Ireland in action in more upcoming rugby matches.

Laura<3

The Lo Down - The Six Nations Ireland vs Wales

Hey Guys and Dolls,

As I've told you before I love a bit of rugby. Matches can be intense and the atmosphere can be next to none. Tonight Ireland played Wales in the Six Nations. It was a really important match as Ireland are currently in 2nd and Wales are in 4th so there was alot to play for for Ireland. Of course the stadium was alight and the crowds were ready for the match ahead.

The match got off to a slow start but we knew it was going to be a tough one to be fair. Ireland put points on the scoreboard with a penalty while Wales got a try a short time later, they didn't capitilise with their kick after. Ireland was awarded a penalty and succeeded in getting it over the bar. The score was 6-5. Close to half time Wales almost got a try but Jonathan Sexton held up the ball on the line which resulted in a yellow card and a stint in the sin bin for ten minutes which was not what Ireland wanted. They were down to ten men in a crucial time where they were 2 points down and nearly at the half way mark. Ireland went into the second half behind but there was still another half to go.

Just at the whistle for the second half George North got a try and Halpenny score the kick bringing the score to 15-6. There was a terrible mistake made by Sean O'Brien which resulted in the try. Ireland were in trouble! There was still alot of time left to play so I kept my fingers crossed. There was alot of good Irish defensive efforts but in some stages of the match they were having a nightmare and things weren't going their way. It was sad to watch, it was a one score game though so I feel every Ireland supporter had a bit of faith that they'd get a try back.

Ireland got a kick but it wasn't meant to be. In the final minutes Wales got a try and converted their kick which brought the final score of the came to 20-9. A disappointing result they have England to play next week but I seriously don't think it will make a difference at the end of the day.

Laura<3

The Lo Down - My Love of Rugby/Six Nations Ireland v Italy 2017

Hey Guys and Dolls,

I'm a huge Rugby fan ever since I was younger. I know I'm first and foremost a beauty blogger but I'm big into Sports for ages since I was a child. I watch just about anything, with Rugby being my favourite Sport. I've always watched Rugby matches on T.V or gone to Leinster matches with my Daddio. He used to play rugby in his hayday and I like nothing more than sitting down with my Dad and giving our own commentary throughout a match. It's even better at live matches the atmosphere is unreal and I'm really looking forward to catching another one very soon. I even forked out alot of money at one of the games to get a hat that covers my ears I wear it all the time and it's so warm, definitely worth the money.

Excuse the Christmas Jumper I was so cold today plus I have a cold!!

I watched the match last week against Scotland and I have to say it was a big disappointment it would be mean to single out one player in particular I think but all round it wasn't a great team performance and they lost by a narrow margin. The match today was against Italy and we usually get a good result and do well against them.

Now for the match itself, it was end to end stuff in the first half and there wasn't really a dull moment.  Keith Earls opened up the game with a try in the first few minutes of the game. From the start of the match it was a great team game which was great to see. There was a double hat trick from Craig Gilroy and CJ Stander which was amazing for Ireland. The match end 10-63 an astounding result and I say the atmosphere was unreal and I say the Ireland supporters were lifting the roof off the stadium as they usually do. I can't wait to watch the Ireland v France match next weekend in the Aviva it's sure to be a big one after today's match. Seeing as Ireland got two bonus points today they have alot to play for aswell.

Laura<3