So how did Ireland crush Cymru?

So how did Ireland crush Cymru? | Six Nations 2023

Рет қаралды 208,238

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Head to squarespace.com/squidgerugby to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code squidgerugby
The glorious new dawn was not to be. This weekend, the number one team in the world showed just how they reached those undeniable heights as Ireland crushed Wales in Cardiff for the first time in ten years. So how did they pull it off, what's wrong with Wales, and are Ireland ready to take on France?
If you've enjoyed any of the channel's content, you can also support Squidge Rugby on Patreon by visiting / squidgerugby , so I can train a small army of chinchillas to be as good under the highball as Hugo Keenan

Пікірлер: 496

@rhodriowens2108 Жыл бұрын

That van der merwe is incredible, not only is he running through the whole England team he’s also putting in a shift at 7 for the Irish

@KnucksM8 Жыл бұрын

😂🤦🏻‍♂️

@relentless1989 Жыл бұрын

i knew i seen him somewhere before 🤣🤣

@robertmartin7719 Жыл бұрын

player of the year

@heyhey5712 Жыл бұрын

He wouldn't lace one of the Irish players boots.

@jamieoshea1681 Жыл бұрын

@@heyhey5712 learn to listen and take a joke

@ciaranmccormack704 Жыл бұрын

8 of the Wales starting 15 played against Brian O'Driscoll. Who retired 9 years ago

@morgandunn8163 Жыл бұрын

Millions of youngster in the squad butt gats isn't picking them 😂

@jamesmichaelmcdermot Жыл бұрын

Let this be our new date numbering system. Before and after BOD.

@MegaPatricklee Жыл бұрын

Heard it on otb 😂

@ciaranmccormack704 Жыл бұрын

@@MegaPatricklee yeah!😅

@devanman7920 Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmichaelmcdermot that's a great idea 😂

@georgeatte788 Жыл бұрын

100% convinced at this point that Sexton isn't retiring just to see how many more names Squidge can come up with for him in a video. Great to have the match analysis videos back as well !

@bedsdavies8210 Жыл бұрын

This is hands down the best analysis out there on any media. The hours you must put in to spot and understand these playing tricks and patterns boggles me. And on top of that, managing to get these videos made in such a short time. Fair play.

@Formakiwi Жыл бұрын

Wibble Rugby is more in-depth, it must be said, but also completely humorless and parochially English. Squidge´s gift is making detailed tactical analysis both easily digestible and fun.

@willpageauthor Жыл бұрын

@@Formakiwi He came to life at the Huw Jones Scot v Eng analysis - that episode (which is still up) is the best effort ever.

@SMacCuUladh Жыл бұрын

@@Formakiwi fun if you like arrogant woke sheep.

@adammaher9506 Жыл бұрын

5:01 van der merve on the mind lol

@Malky24 Жыл бұрын

I think we all have after last weekend. The big, dreamy basturt that he is.

@matthewbrown2567 Жыл бұрын

Glad someone else noticed

@shortayrtb Жыл бұрын

Easy to get South African names mixed up sometimes in fairness..

@conorharris2451 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that. I wasn’t sure if it was a joke or not lol

@rugbyslinks Жыл бұрын

Spotted that... Was wondering if it was an attempt at a dig. Unlikely as VDF is Irish/Dutch.

@tomjenkins4619 Жыл бұрын

Think the analysis of Biggar’s failure to pass to Adams in the corner ignores the fact he’d given away an intercept try just moments before. You can see it playing on his mind when he looks to pass initially. Doesn’t excuse the poor decision, but it’s clearly why he does it.

@nathjones77 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think this was on his mind. A little kick through might have been a better option though

@EvilFinian Жыл бұрын

I think that the Irish player stumbling made him think he had more time and space to split them than he did.

@tomjenkins4619 Жыл бұрын

@@nathjones77 thought the same watching it back. And confident Biggar kicks that through the gap

@ozzy9708 Жыл бұрын

@@nathjones77 seems wiser to hold on to the ball and not do a risky grubbr

@Natedawg38 Жыл бұрын

Missed you squidge! That analysis of the ruck was incredible. Once again I feel less stupider after your video. Hugo keenan was absolutely immense, great to see him get the credit he deserves. Oh and that was the best ending to any of your videos...ever.

@Pandemonis Жыл бұрын

Wonder what the analysis of the rucks for ITA-FRA will be ;)

@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын

It’s unfair to say Johnny Sexton has a bus pass, his minder takes care of that now.

@adief7325 Жыл бұрын

Yes but 10-34

@motomoto8383 Жыл бұрын

Good one mate you got him there!

@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын

@@adief7325 That's the start of his PRSI No. Lol.

@DM-rp9ik Жыл бұрын

What out Sexton you've been rumbled by this genius

@alcoyne3333333333333 Жыл бұрын

As Brian O'Driscoll said before the game on (off the ball) I'm retired 9 years and I played with 8 of them Welsh players

@DavidG295 Жыл бұрын

“Tipuric played like an angel” while eye gouging James Ryan within the first 3 minutes of the game lol

@warrust Жыл бұрын

"who occasionally shoots people for stupid reasons" is the next immediate line

@tomf1dublin1 Жыл бұрын

Amazing as always . Would have loved to see analysis of the JVDF final Irish try where the Welsh defence seemed to invite him in through an open door .

@tpurr Жыл бұрын

It's good analysis, but it definitely favours Wales in that it implies Welsh mistakes really caused the result rather then Ireland forcing Wales to make mistakes

@jtsbown Жыл бұрын

00:09 ah this was also my favorite game of the autumn nations series

@joemoody7440 Жыл бұрын

"Irelands charmingly scary step-dad" 😂👌🇮🇪

@CorkMan776 Жыл бұрын

“This was a brilliant smash and grab” 😂😂😂

@charlottescott7150 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant analysis as ever thank you both!

@krumble104 Жыл бұрын

Lol… “William Webb Eliss’ dad in the second row”, that quote will live with me forever! 😂

@VulgarHumanist Жыл бұрын

Illuminating and amusing in equal parts as always, Squidge. It's great to have you back!

@JD-qn5dv Жыл бұрын

Video made with tears and heartbreak

@bendaly1360 Жыл бұрын

When Johnny sexton retires, it will be a dark day for squidge and name playing

@drabisan Жыл бұрын

You always have smart mind blowing saying, mostly about Sexton, but this one "Andy Farrell's favorite son: The Irish National Rugby Team" beats even you! Beyond great! Looking forward for your smart and funny insights on Ire-Fra!

@SOS2k8 Жыл бұрын

What a great analysis/breakdown, first time viewer, now down the hole. Cheers

@mateodedyn4087 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, great analysis with a touch of fun. Greetings from Argentina!

@welshwarrior5263 Жыл бұрын

I thought Wales were shocking. Ireland looked well oiled and drilled. The 6 nations are theirs for the taking. The World Cup is only around the corner. I wouldn't be surprised if they win that, too. I wish them the best of luck.

@kierandoherty1600 Жыл бұрын

They're on a very tough side of the draw. Think it will be too much for them. I'd be happy if they just reached the semi tbh

@alertedcoyote7892 Жыл бұрын

Speaking as an Irishman, we have a great habit of peaking the year before a World Cup, so to speak. However, it's looking good rn. We're as strong as we've been in ages. Would love to take it, but we'll have to see. Especially after France, this current Irish side is looking hard to beat. Will have to see a) how the rest of the SN shakes out, and b) if Ireland can keep that momentum into the world cup in September.

@welshwarrior5263 Жыл бұрын

@alertedcoyote7892 I can only see them go from strength to strength mate. I might have been born in Wales, but my ancestors were Irish, so they will have my full support. I can't wait to see them destroy the rest of the teams. As for the World Cup, we will have to see, but there are some exciting times ahead for Irish rugby.

@alertedcoyote7892 Жыл бұрын

@@welshwarrior5263 Thank you kindly! That's the hope here too. And best of luck for the rest of the six nations. Hope you guys can make a comeback and place well

@perpetual_suffering1458 9 ай бұрын

@@alertedcoyote7892oh shit mad coincidence dawg. I went to school with you. You prob dont believe me but i dont want to doxx you so ill keep it vague, the town youre from begins with L and the school you went to begins with R

@Conorohal Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Squidge, thanks for all your efforts !!

@justinlouismusic Жыл бұрын

Great vid gentlemen. Thanks so much!

@AntonoirJacques Жыл бұрын

Small thing but I'm loving the use of Cymru in the title! Want to see more of that!

@conorharris2451 Жыл бұрын

I Never really know what happened in the games until I see Squidge analysis

@Harrs2 Жыл бұрын

Good call out on the IRFU's handling of women's rugby, it's a nation sport and we're better off having everyone playing than just 50%. Cheers!

@johnmartin7370 Жыл бұрын

THAT was how to analyse a Rugby Match. You Sir, are a legend. Thanks as always.

@jamesbong4928 Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that you're joking 🙃

@callumash9657 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant breakdown makes watching the rugby a lot more entertaining being able to slot subtle things like these

@hickeygrad Жыл бұрын

Great analysis, particularly for the ruck prior to the Ryan try. Van Der Flier in particular did great work there, holding both Gareth Thomas and Tomas Francis in the ruck.

@BoomsRiddico4868 Жыл бұрын

brilliant Squidge! and I like the way you called van Der flier Der Merve😄😉

@beerdedirish1563 Жыл бұрын

Good to have the videos for the 6 nations started!

@SmashinApes Жыл бұрын

You make me feel so dumb, which is a good thing lol. I never thought rugby was as ever complicated as you explain it. Such great content

@liamwilliams6651 Жыл бұрын

*Insert Spiderman meme*

@michaelbranch3433 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for these ❤️

@rugbydaydreamin Жыл бұрын

5:01 you just called Van Der Flier, Van der Merve…and I’m super cool being pedantic, because I love your content and understand that you gotta be exhausted 😂 Thank you to the whole Team Squidge!!

@aldobonaso3481 Жыл бұрын

van der Merwe* - allow me to call your pedantry, and raise 😅😅

@edwardlane1255 Жыл бұрын

are they not the same person ;)

@jebimasta4604 Жыл бұрын

You can't blame the guy! nobody has anyone but DVDM on their mind after that game.

@michaelmcgann4885 Жыл бұрын

I suspect that was deliberate and fully intended on Squidge's part. One of his long running jokes is that JDF is South African so calling him Van Der Merve is just a new way of making that joke about JDF (who's actually from Wicklow)

@mackerel2002 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmcgann4885 that was my take too that it was part of the running gag

@quentinquentin6752 Жыл бұрын

Best analysis of the game !!! Well done!!

@duncansteedman9986 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful analysis! Thanks!

@mattrogerbyers Жыл бұрын

That was fucking fascinating. Your simple, yet exact, observance and pattern recognition is so easy to follow. Stumbled across you, but no will follow intently.

@benjichicken6929 Жыл бұрын

Thank you squidge for giving me some hope

@devanman7920 Жыл бұрын

These videos are just something else! The most intelligent yet entertaining rugby content on KZfaq. You should be very proud of your work!

@crazycjk Жыл бұрын

Yay Squidge 6N analysis starts!! I was expecting France Ireland to be the game of the tournament.. But after France Italy last weekend, I don't know now!

@Zakerius Жыл бұрын

It’s going to be some match with France! Great video as always, very interesting!

@richie3208 Жыл бұрын

One of the maddest things I heard all week was 8 Welsh starters played against Brian O'Driscoll. O'Driscoll hasn't played for NINE YEARS

@johnnyryan656 Жыл бұрын

🤯 BOD is an a pundit chair and the Welsh Veterans are on the pitch

@AlexGogan Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Analysis!

@Snookbone Жыл бұрын

Amazing of van der Merwe to be hitting rucks in Cardiff then scoring 50 metre belters in Twickenham just an hour later

@paulcostello1807 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Squidge thanks. Love your videos from an....... Irishman

@foodonfilm5935 Жыл бұрын

So glad you put that snippet of the interview in at the end. How do such experienced interviewers not know what to say in a complimentary situation like that?

@dairet1945 Жыл бұрын

No mention of Liam Williams rolling around like a soccer player.

@johntiswell7599 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant

@paulnash5500 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I had to take a puff of my inhaler trying to digest this very fast verbal breakdown. Excellent 👍

@daraorourke5798 Жыл бұрын

So it's not just me then !

@kr1tical41 Жыл бұрын

By far the best part of the 6 nations …. NEW SQUIDGE VIDEOS

@budholeboodoo2308 Жыл бұрын

Interesting to call Tipuric an angel after the reckless contact to the eye area in the build up to the first try.

@Nieljoyceniel Жыл бұрын

Seeing the welsh online scrambling to his defence is embarrassing. “ it was an accident” my arsehole

@inBODwetrust13 Жыл бұрын

Just the usual bigotry

@freddiewm1502 Жыл бұрын

When is the Italy video!! IMO greatest game of this 6 nations!

@keiththomasgenkikeith7970 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant analysis. I think Wales will do much better against Scotland because I’m sure Gats has watched this video. Really good point about investment needed and hopefully that will be noticed too. Think Welsh team should be recognized by UNESCO somehow. World heritage sports team?

@dzzope Жыл бұрын

brilliant break-down.. 👍

@peterflynn9123 Жыл бұрын

Superb analysis

@iz_echo6363 Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait for the analysis on the italy france match the were so close

@SchmozzleGTO Жыл бұрын

You're effusive praise of Ireland's evisceration of hapless Wales is so spot on... I agree, Ireland were incredible, to a man.

@pconcannon Жыл бұрын

Really feels like squidge is belittling Ireland’s victory by talking about how Leinster make more money than the WRU, and by blaming the ref and accrediting the “dark arts” for how Ireland get their tries.

@leonardodavinci7425 Жыл бұрын

I've noticed he's always biased and slightly delusional when reviewing Wales and often has an anti Irish slant. When Wales won a few years ago he was denying that the Red cards had no impact on Wales winning LOL

@Johnd161 Жыл бұрын

Of course he is, it’s not very subtle!, this is his nature, but don’t worry, Ireland look fantastic and wales are a disorganised mess so he’ll be eating humble pie for the rest of 2023

@daithipol Жыл бұрын

Why would you care?

@dreamjackson5483 Жыл бұрын

This was a really good video

@mixtwitch Жыл бұрын

The Keenan-Carpark stuff! Gold!

@benjarok101 Жыл бұрын

"A good open-side should be walking the boundaries of the law, not playing like an Angel that occasionally shoots someone in the face for no good reason". Iconic (with slight tweaks by me into a standalone quote)

@Mojo16011973 Жыл бұрын

POM at the end 🤣

@johnnyryan656 Жыл бұрын

Damn that was fast

@Formakiwi Жыл бұрын

I think it´s safe to say that both Wales and England´s form over the weekend rather suggests their recent declines in form had a lot less to do with the identity of the national coaches than was previously assumed.

@noelmaher4633 Жыл бұрын

Great analysis, Kinda figured Wales were desperate with return of Gatland.. What would Tom Jones think, My My..

@craigmcdonnell9781 Жыл бұрын

"Oldboob"! Just actually choked on my tea!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@chris-ryan Жыл бұрын

Happy sixmas squidge!

@AztecKing444 Жыл бұрын

Personally, Italy should have won on Sunday. Fix a few kicking issues towards the end and they would’ve had it. Unfortunate charge down try for France early on that hopefully they’ll learn from and adapt. Would love to see squidges analysis of the game!

@patriciagendre1905 Жыл бұрын

No no no..mi disagree..Italy made mistakes in their game...this team has improved but not enough mature to beat the French that played à poor rugby

@AztecKing444 Жыл бұрын

@@patriciagendre1905 totally get that! Definitely not at their peak and there are lots of things they can sort out- but I believe they’re back into contention to win matches more consistently, and challenge the top dogs when they’re on form 🙂

@08padam Жыл бұрын

Nah France played as always very bad for a first game in the tournament. 18 silly penalties, more of a lack of concentration than anything in my opinion. But Italy is improving for sure

@THEMRblackboy7thst Жыл бұрын

brilliant analysis. Very good job.

@Docbeatz Жыл бұрын

Honestly this hasn’t aged too well!

@tsherwood2112 Жыл бұрын

A true servant to the game. You know Squidge is truly passionate because he's on r/rugbyunion regularly, and not to karma farm. Truly because he loves rugby and can't get enough. Can't wait to see what you have to say about England-Scotland!

@mrh6221 Жыл бұрын

This video and then off to bed, lovely evening

@petergeddes6652 Жыл бұрын

I can't see Wales being that bad against Scotland I think they have the tools to cause the Scots problems. I'm going to be interested to see what you make of Scotland's kicking game in particular. I thought they were second best in the early kick tennis and Wales still have some excellent players in that department

@c0222 Жыл бұрын

I think that's mainly due to Hogg having not played for ages to be honest.

@petergeddes6652 Жыл бұрын

@@c0222 perhaps, hopefully he's back to his best at the weekend

@douglasstewart3889 Жыл бұрын

Plot twist. If anything they were worse.

@petergeddes6652 Жыл бұрын

@@douglasstewart3889 I don't think so, at least they had a better start than they did against Ireland. They managed to pin Scotland back for a bit but their attack was just utterly toothless. But yeah, they were bad, worse than I thought they'd be

@Nieljoyceniel Жыл бұрын

Any analysis on the eye gouging from tipuric and north?

@brynjones3530 Жыл бұрын

I dont think there was anything in that. Its barely any contact and it was for about a second in the middle of a ruck. Also tips is a very clean player im very confident there would have been no intent. Ireland won, be happy :)

@Nieljoyceniel Жыл бұрын

@@brynjones3530 oh F off about “be happy”. About what? Eye gouging? Welsh fans whinging about Porter trying to make a proper tackle but ignore eye gouging.

@inBODwetrust13 Жыл бұрын

@@brynjones3530 Ryan, Doris and Porter were all gouged. Welsh used it as a tactic and got away with it. Should've seen lifetime bans handed out

@ItsPaulGrant Жыл бұрын

Squidge: I don't hate Ireland Also Squidge: Ireland are the best in the world at cheating and getting away with it

@Shane-zx4ps Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@michaelmoynihan9591 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@michaelmoynihan9591 Жыл бұрын

Cry baby.🤣🤣🤣🤣

@WillOwen9 Жыл бұрын

Which is a great thing! I definitely wish Wales were better at it, as it would've saved us a try or two on the weekend. One of many things that make Ireland a fascinating team to watch. It's a compliment, I promise you!

@daraorourke5798 Жыл бұрын

That used to be NZ !

@hyllaf Жыл бұрын

this is genius analysis

@LeMerch Жыл бұрын

The analysis sounds good but has so many inaccuracies. He said it’s easy to shut Irelands game down.. yet what other team has been able to do it? New Zealand had an extremely fast defensive line, so did South Africa who are vastly better than Wales. Ireland still battered wales for over 180 minutes. It feels like the KZfaq guy is saying Wales basically let ireland win. I sense some…. Bias 🥸

@sambingham1196 Жыл бұрын

He absolutely hates Ireland doing well. And humour aside, he can hardly hide it.

@Cpchurch87 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Squidge, we know deep down you love us Irish ❤

@conorharris2451 Жыл бұрын

The love rains down on us. Wait that’s not rain! Haha

@Cpchurch87 Жыл бұрын

@@conorharris2451 🤣

@shaneosullivan3358 Жыл бұрын

Cheeky van der merve dig 💀💀

@LJW1912 Жыл бұрын

Please let either Ireland (preferably) or France win the world Cup this year

@johnnyryan656 Жыл бұрын

As an Irishman id be happy to just make it beyond the quarters

@KeeTom Жыл бұрын

The only squarespace ads I don't skip

@Johnd161 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure Squidge was dreading making this video 😂 Edit: finished watching and it’s impressive how he has respun the narrative towards ‘Ireland are cheats’ ‘I love France’

@zippy4star Жыл бұрын

See I don't think that's it. I think it's that the truly great teams know how and when to push it. Pretty sure you can say the same of Wales at their grand slam best, France now, 2015 All Blacks, many English and South African teams. Weaker teams cheat too, just get caught or don't have the skills to take advantage to the same extent.

@Nieljoyceniel Жыл бұрын

Only this guy can turn a 24 point loss into Ireland not being good

@kieranhanrahan2883 Жыл бұрын

@@Nieljoyceniel think the salient fact is that at half time they said this is game #1, we have France next, drop it by 10%, don't get injured and pick up the BP try. Job done.

@OisinTarrant Жыл бұрын

@@kieranhanrahan2883 - don't get injured.. given we started w/ 4 fewer of the starters we intended to start with. Im honestly shocked they put as much effort into the first 20min. We lose another scrum half or prop and its likely curtains for this 6Ns.

@Johnd161 Жыл бұрын

@@OisinTarrant maybe prop, but disagree on SH, think we have good depth there (albeit none even close to JGP quality & Murray solidity)

@lukedumoulin8204 Жыл бұрын

would love to see a review of the france Italy game!

@aidankeane8971 Жыл бұрын

Hehehe that had to be deliberate at 5.01

@chugrooster2 Жыл бұрын

I used to begrudge squidge's brother getting involved. Now I'm starting to feel like... hell yeah squidge bros!

@derekmahony3227 Жыл бұрын

Unreal analysis 👏 you should be working for a team great stuff well done

@CG-or1re Жыл бұрын

as an ireland fan it's alarming how unsurprised i was by our ruthless excellence. just in time no doubt to get everyone injured right in time to choke in the QF

@PeerAdder Жыл бұрын

Did you fall asleep in the second half?