Six Nations - Ireland unhappy as new Paris date set

Tue, 14 Feb 17:03:00 2012

Ireland are "disappointed" their Six Nations match in France, called off last Saturday because of a frozen pitch, has been rearranged for March 4.

Workers cover the pitch of the Stade de France after the Six Nations rugby union match between France and Ireland was cancelled due frost in Saint-Denis - 0

"While understanding the difficulties a postponed game brings ... the IRFU had proposed to the Six Nations the preferred alternate date for the game would be Saturday March 3 with an afternoon kickoff," the Irish Rugby Football Union said in a statement on Tuesday.

"This was based on providing the Ireland team, who will be travelling for a second time to Paris, with a seven-day turnaround between (all) its remaining four fixtures in the tournament as well as providing any supporters wishing to attend the rescheduled game with an appropriate window of travel.

"Both proposed dates were discussed by the Six Nations council but the decision was taken by the majority of the council to proceed with the date of March 4 (at 15:00 GMT)."

The IRFU added the French Federation (FFR) has agreed to reimburse Irish fans who are unable to attend the rescheduled game.

The FFR and the Six Nations committee also disagreed over the date, with the FFR preferring a postponement until next season because of fixture congestion in its domestic league next month.

"It (March 4) is a proposal that comes from the Six Nations committee and from the broadcasters," Jacky Laurans, the French representative on the Six Nations committee, said.

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  1. Ireland are trying to claim the points cause they know­ they'll lose the game.
    Just get on with it you­ inbred Paddys.

    From Paddy, on Sat 18 Feb 0:19

  2. If it isn’t our ignoramus friend John L. The GIT who­ can’t put 3 words together without making a mistake!!!!­ Or shall I call you Mr acceptable? You are part of the­ spineless few that make up this wonderful nation who­ always moan that life is not fair, but who do very­ little about it. Roll up your sleeves and get to work­ you lazy b astard. The more you try to share your­ wisdom, the dumber you look. Do yourself a favour and­ read a couple of books. Mickey Mouse does not­ count!!!!!

    From Green Standerd, on Fri 17 Feb 21:29

  3. GO FRANCE !!!

    From ZANATANY, on Fri 17 Feb 17:43

  4. Helo lewis449, I will tri to kip it symple four you,­ cos you seam like a veri edukated persen. Do you work­ any where near a nuklear power stacion, are you on­ drugs? Kan I help you in aniway?
    Lots of love
    Unkle­ peewee

    From England, on Fri 17 Feb 14:03

  5. the irish rugby fans are about the best you can get and­ always play to win that comming from a welsh fan
    come­ on ireland smash the french i hope you put that english­ so called rugby fan in his place

    From lewis449, on Fri 17 Feb 7:06

  6. Should give the game to the Frogs, it will save the­ potato heads the usual loss in France

    From England, on Fri 17 Feb 4:22

  7. Dear Brian L!! Where the heck did you go to­ school?????

    "Stuff You" Did some Irish lad­ bully you in (at) school?? (Y)you think your(you’re)­ the bigman with the anti-irish (Irish) rants hiding­ behind a stupid name.your (you’re) probably just some­ lonely little weasel faced gimp dishing out the insults­ from your grubby little bedsit (bed?????). Get a life­ for yourself.

    There you go sunshine, I’ve done my best­ to correct your mistakes. Hope it will help you to­ better yourself!!

    From Green Standerd, on Fri 17 Feb 3:28

  8. Brian L, you should be held acceptable for what you­ say. LOOOOL

    From patrice, on Fri 17 Feb 0:34

  9. "Stuff You" Did some Irish lad bully you in­ school?? you think your the bigman with the anti-irish­ rants hiding behind a stupid name.your probably just­ some lonely little weasel faced gimp dishing out the­ insults from your grubby little bedsit. Get a life for­ yourself.

    From Brian L, on Fri 17 Feb 0:11

  10. keith.mehaffey & Mr Bean are total idiots. You are­ embarrassing the real Irish rugby lovers. We don't­ need any hand outs and we don’t need to be handed a­ match without it being played either. We are proud and­ we would rather lose fighting than the other way round.­ Shame on both of you! Ireland stands proud.

    From Green Standerd, on Thu 16 Feb 5:19

  11. Whinge whinge whinge

    From MALCOLM S, on Thu 16 Feb 4:46

  12. keith.mehaffey, Oh I see!! When I take the p iss out of­ the potato heads that's racism, but when the dole­ boys spew out abuse towards the French that's ok!!!­ Well it just doesn't go down in my book!! So if it­ doesn't please you then tough luck fungus face, I­ couldn't give care less! I have nonetheless met­ lots of nice Irish people!! The ones that have left­ your pathetic little island and broadened their­ horizons!! But I guess you have no idea what I'm­ talking about, fart breath!!! P.S. I'm not English.

    From stuffyou, on Thu 16 Feb 4:34
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    Comment 71 "stuffyou" , You really are a sad­ pathetic RASCIST. This is a rugby forum not a place for­ your pond life medieaval views. Are you english? Dont­ worry, You are a bit cocky because of playing and only­ just beating the two lowly teams in tournament. Wales­ will thrash england, France will thrash england and i­ cant wait for Ireland to thrash engloseland!!!!

    From keith.mehaffey, on Thu 16 Feb 4:12

  14. It must have been unbelievable heartbraking for all he­ Irish supporters who had travelled to Paris, for­ nothing. How could any national rugby organisation have­ an International stadium built without underground­ heating. I believe the French rugby organisation should­ have been heavily penalised for what happened. They­ should have prepared for the severe cold weather when­ having the stadium built.

    From lawlesscountry, on Thu 16 Feb 3:42

  15. Brian L (Comment 72)....."the FFR, they should be­ held acceptable for this". Held acceptable?­ Genius, my son; genius. Do come and comment more often.

    From Garrigou1910, on Thu 16 Feb 3:10
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    The days when you put straw over the pitch to prevent­ frost are long gone it would appear.

    From William, on Thu 16 Feb 2:49

  17. So Howard T wants to throw everyone out of the Six­ nations! It would be a bit like the situation you are­ in today!! Playing with yourself!!!!!

    From stuffyou, on Thu 16 Feb 2:48

  18. Brian L is a fine specimen!! This ignoramus is one of­ the most gifted actually; he only made half a dozen­ spelling ands syntax mistakes!! Notice that words are­ kept to a maximum of 2 syllables! daaahhhhh

    From stuffyou, on Thu 16 Feb 2:33
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    Shut up Patrice,the pitch was frozen you imbecile,i­ blame the FFR they should be held acceptable for­ this,the irish fans forked out big money to go that­ s-hithole paris,you french wouldnt run a p-iss up in a­ vineyard,you moron!

    From Brian L, on Thu 16 Feb 2:14

  20. I guess that if I were Irish
    Living in Ireland
    Without­ a penny
    Ignorant without any culture
    Ugly and a­ slob
    Depending on others for my livelihood
    then I would­ be bitter about life and spend most of my time­ complaining and putting the fault on others!!!!!

    From stuffyou, on Thu 16 Feb 2:07
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