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WRWC2014: Ireland Pool Play Team Stats!

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John McMurtry

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We all know the stats that matter are played three, won three, but we’ve been making use of our time in Fortress FRU to pull together statistics on the individual Ireland players throughout the pool stages.

To date, all players have now had some game time and 13 players have appeared in all three pool matches. Centre Lynne Cantwell has posted the most minutes on the pitch closely followed by hard working hooker Gill Bourke who both average over 70 minutes per game.

NamePositionStartsMinPointsLynne CantwellCentre32290Gillian BourkeHooker32170Tania RosserScrumhalf32025Nora StapletonFlyhalf31930Fiona CoghlanProp31830Ailis EganProp31835Claire MolloyBack Row31830Paula FitzpatrickBack Row31790Grace DavittCentre31770Ashleigh BaxterWing31710Sophie SpenceLock31600Alison MillerWing21605Niamh BriggsFullback216025Heather O’BrienBack Row21575Marie Louise ReillyLock21550Siobhan FlemingBack Row31415Laura GuestBack Row3880Larissa MuldoonScrumhalf2850Sharon LynchHooker18010Orla FitzsimonsLock1800Hannah CaseyCentre1800Vikki McGinnWing1805Jackie ShielsFullback18010Jenny MurphyCentre2630Kerri Ann CraddockProp1570Fiona HayesProp1570Penalty Try———5
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7 responses to “WRWC2014: Ireland Pool Play Team Stats!”

  1. Ballymoney R.F.C – Womens Team on Facebook

    Good analysis John on the positives – you’ll be going for a job as a statistician soon – You’ll be like Jeremy Vine on election night . 😀

    Whilst things have been good in the wins department, let’s not forget about the things which can still be improved, especially the penalty count at the breakdown.

    Yes, I know, I like to put a downer on things :), and I am sure the coaching staff and players have a handle on it – but the eager beaver of players do get a little excited at the breakdown, especially within their own 22.

    This is not a criticism, more of an observation, and I am sure the occasion, adrenaline, and sheer bloody determination of the team to get their mitts on the ball has something to do with it (as well as some really harsh calls by the referees).

    But all in all, some quality rugger has been played, and if the small problems can be ironed out I can see this team going all the way.

    #COYGIG #ShoulderToShoulder #WRWC2014

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    1. The Front Row Union on Facebook

      Ha Mikey – I happen to think that the breakdown has been a tour de force by Ms Molloy in particular. Ireland have been too quick for some of the referees and hopefully this will even out now we’re into the knock out games. I nearly wept in two games with some of the decisions. USA were denied two perfectly good tries against NZ and France appeared to only have to wave the ball in the general direction of the try line for a score to be awarded!

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    2. Ballymoney R.F.C – Womens Team on Facebook

      Now don’t get me wrong, yes, the effort at the break down area has been immense, but there have been times, in or around the 22 where leeching of penalties has been evident. Of course, to be fair, some of these I have seen no obvious reason for and I do think that some of the “not rolling away after the tackle” penalties have been a little harsh. For some it was going to be an impossible mission. I hope the IRB have a look at this area. I like the Nigel Owens approach to this. If he deems it is not interfering with play – let them get on with it.

      That ‘use it’ – ‘instant shrill blast of whistle’ call against Ireland’s maul was a real stinker. However, what is done is done. Onwards and upwards.

      Now, John, what are you saying – do you think there maybe a little favouritism shown in some quarters, or do you think some Le Blue sideline fan intimidation maybe coming into play!! lol 😀

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    3. The Front Row Union on Facebook

      Naw just saying some of the refereeing performances have been a bit shoddy – no better or worse than in the men’s game. If any team has had the benefit of more dubious decisions than any other I’d have to go with New Zealand. When you are (ex) World Champions refs just seem to fall over themselves to reward your wonderful play! 🙄

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  2. AYRU – American Youth Rugby Union on Facebook

    Great analysis – thanks for sharing

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    1. The Front Row Union on Facebook

      Thanks folks feel free to share! 🙂

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  3. Mary Davis on Facebook

    Makes interesting reading .

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