So how did Ireland romp past Italy? | Six Nations 2021 | The Squidge Report

After stuttering through the first two rounds, Ireland played some much more impressive rugby against an off-colour Azzuri. So what did Ireland change, and were Italy finally as bad as the scoreline suggests?
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[@willloosley3214]

Squidge could say anything and I would believe it

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I was your 69th like 😏

[@owzzyevans3858]

This is so true 😂😂

[@Joeie-xv5px]

‘ireland need to start passing the ball forward more’

[@lolus8974]

He could do a deep dive on how my mum is a murderer and I’d believe him in a second.

[@randodrick7247]

Squidge: "The sky is blue" Me: *opens my curtains to check"

[@S9186A]

"Worlds most D4 face" might be the most accurate piece of analysis in this video

[@dairebeare7839]

Who told squidge about D4 lmao

[@commandoape9065]

@@dairebeare7839 exactly what I taught

[@thelonelystaples]

Actually incredible commentary from a non Irish person. Just another level of work out in

[@nathan._.h]

too bad hes from dlr..

[@conish64]

@@nathan._.h indeed! Worlds most south county face maybe but definitely not D4

[@rorysheil3414]

This man is now making D4 jokes. That's the biggest commitment to analysis and in-depth research I have ever seen.

[@simonlarragy9376]

Yeah, right? Absolute legbox (lols).

[@johnsparry200]

"Shit DIsCipLiNe" England fans: *eye twitches*

[@josephharrington2563]

Three things 1. I am Irish and you have shown me why I find them so annoying at the moment explaining in previous videos why they are not scoring at all. Keep pointing out why good teams are shit and can be better. 2. I LOVE the new graphs for the "pointless Italian innovation of the week". Finally, Please please please write a list of all your names for Sexton, a kind of dictionary if you will. As each is better than the last.

[@louisbeucher7965]

Been dreaming about a sexton dictionnary forever

[@eleonore7806]

A sexionnary

[@pedromayers3268]

Someone has to take one for the team and make a compilation of every time he's ever mentioned Junebug Sexwidget

[@pbmateb4194]

I read your comment in an Irish accent.

[@BobMul]

Or even a sex nations t-shirt

[@callumscott953]

2:19 Squidge rugby single handedly reigniting the troubles

[@nathanstewart7990]

Ahahahahah

[@symeremeyers4148]

I don't like calling it "The Troubles". It seems like the Brits calling the conflict "The Troubles" is them trying to put down what went on in Northern Ireland. WTF is orange doing on the Republic of Ireland flag.

[@cianw2942]

@@symeremeyers4148 Orange is in the Irish flag to represent the protestant population in the country. The flag is about unity and acceptance

[@dalegend95]

@@symeremeyers4148 green = irish population, Catholics Orange = protestant population (William of orange) White = lasting peace between the two

[@Anarking]

Horrible Goldfish faced dwarf that he is.

[@actingconstablecuddy2163]

anyone else notice the bias against irish people as a race in this video, it's very subtle as he tries to hide it but you get hints squidge is responsible for the famine. i dunno could just be me and just in case there is anyone who has never heard of sarcasm which is half of most comment sections this is it

[@knk7065]

Ya I fully agree squidge rugby and him alone caused the great Irish famine it’s been in front of us all along we have been so blind

[@ltm277]

He’s certainly no relation of our Saint Paddy

[@d.jparer5184]

Never explain a joke bro

[@riocardm]

woah... wait, so the SquidgeRugby Industrial Complex's neoliberal plan to subjugate the Irish rugby public using 5g and mind control serum (injected via vaccinations) is all just a figment of my imagination????

[@riocardm]

@James Daly mind = BLOWN

[@calex7763]

Thank you squidge, Italian here and you were right we were awful! However I have much more confidence for an improvement this weekend with Varney, fischetti, cannone and Bellini starting. Padovani is back on the bench which is a big boost, should of started ahead of trulla tho. Anyway thanks for mentioning our injury list, people with a lack of Italian knowledge don’t notice how many people we have out and how most are very key!

[@johnkinsella5358]

Good point that, every other country is full of their injury worries and Italy especially is just seen as a collective of cannon fodder, most fans of other countries can probably only name one Italian player if that. Anyhoo I never thought you were biased Squidge, sometimes we're as sensitive as Liverpool fans.

[@devanman7920]

Honestly never found you biased against Ireland.....well until this video haha

[@paraic9163]

For me it was just the one against Wales so it was more Pro Wales bias. Other videos were fine.

[@TheJcc50]

Yeah, the guy is unashamedly, and admits his bias towards Wales. I mean, he's Welsh, and this is a channel done by a fan not a supposedly neutral commentator, so no real harm.

[@Keeks749]

It was really just that one video from the wales game in the autumn where he spent 8 mins on how wales werent that bad and 3 on how ireland tore them up. He's a Welsh fan, hes gonna talk about Wales, can't hold that against him. If you want to see a lack of bias, go watch his vids on the 2018 grand slam or the AB's win! Squidge talks about interesting teams, which Ireland really have not been the last while!

[@paraic9163]

@@TheJcc50 Obviously he has no obligation but biased commentators aren't going to be successful or popular usually.

[@paraic9163]

@@Keeks749 that one and the recent six nations game. But ya, obviously games not involving Wales aren't going to be biased. I'm a fan of his and watch all his videos. Just didn't agree with his comments in the recent Wales Ireland games. No hard feelings though.. just observations

[@1x2x3xdk]

No arguments now. There needs to be a Sexton nick name compilation.

[@RARARAZZ]

How come is it so satisfying to hear jokes about sexton? I never get bored

[@1x2x3xdk]

@@RARARAZZ I didn't mean that as a dig at Sexton. I just think the names are hilarious

[@LimerickJim]

Never thought you were biased against Ireland (as an Irish fan). Sometimes you're biased towards the Welsh but your Welsh so that's understandable. Best Rugby pundit out there regardless.

[@eddiefarrell5760]

I agree I don’t think the video was bias against Ireland and it was just a little bit too bias towards wales.

[@leonardodavinci7425]

@@eddiefarrell5760 A bit of both I thought

[@looney008]

The man with the most Dublin four face!! Actually laughed out loud at that..Very funny mate!

[@walshy2675]

Can I just say thank you so much for spending so much time on these. Your videos always make my day and I want to say thank you.

[@thomasodwyer5365]

I’m glad he leaned into the criticism instead of getting sour. “Where are your dragons??” Very funny

[@RedZoneRugby]

1:50 turnover and 4:00 carry are Ronan Kelleher and Dave Kilcoyne respectively, not Cian Healy - must say though "crossing the line seven times for six tries" and "the world's most D4 face" back to back had me in stitches.

[@BacanoDes]

I hear Squidge believes all us Paddies look the same.

[@owensexton6685]

As a cousin of johnny sexton I always look forward to what his name is gonna be in every vid 🤣

[@gilberttrois8492]

Send him a text to tell him to retire

[@knk7065]

@@gilberttrois8492 HOLY FUCK LMAAAAAAO

[@tracypalmer5774]

Jamaroquai Sexdragon.

[@d.jparer5184]

Journalism sexpond

[@philipdoyle511]

@@gilberttrois8492 why would he retire hes best 10 in ireland.

[@danielmaunsell903]

cant be arsed to do homework squide uploaded

[@juskinyugi40000]

Took him less than 10 second to mention Antoine Dupont :) gotta love the guy

[@baz4784]

My college work can wait squidge has uploaded

[@michaeldinan4827]

They'll understand

[@christopherdoyle667]

I always followed rugby, but your videos are solely responsible for my growing obsession with the sport. Really great videos from both a rugby and commentary perspective !

[@cathalshovelin6785]

Man just wanted to say i love your content and to keep it up, keeping me going through lockdown

[@humbie1000]

wasnt one of your first vids literally just an ode to conor murray???

[@karlosdeevs]

for the entire 2017/2018 season the entire world was in awe of Murray & r kid was brand new on the block .. a different time

[@DaxSports1]

@@karlosdeevs conor Murray definetly wasn't the new kid on the block but 2018 was him at his best for sure.

[@vonteflon]

The suggestion of Squidge bias TOWARDS ENGLAND is hilarious. 😂

[@GCR1995tonow]

Can you do a video on whether Georgia should replace Italy? I feel like no one is talking about this!

[@mackerel2002]

Thanks for the upload squidge, quality analysis as always. I'm surprised you didn't go into since of the unusual refereeing decisions.

[@Epicdukw12]

Whos looking forward to seeing him talking about the furlong step masterclass 😂

[@annemariefeeney3290]

He has to! 😂😂😂

[@paulcasey4282]

As someone who felt that the Wales - Ireland video was a bit biased, I found your joking/sarcasm in this one very funny

[@callumsmith1341]

Keep up the top quality content, the combination of rugby and humour is unreal. :)

[@tomasflatharta]

Squidge hilariously shitting on my home nation is just brilliant. Keep up the good work

[@keelanglendinning891]

Been waiting excitedly for this video for 2 weeks!! Love your content Squidge, whenever I see they are out have to drop everything and watch. But also just wanted to say, as an Ireland rugby fan, think I had a different take on the Wales game but that's to be expected, even though I try and watch the game objectively there's always a bit of a green tinge and I'm sure it's the same for you sometimes when I comes to Wales, and it would be disingenuous of you to not say what your honest experience of it was. Basically just wanna encourage you to keep up the good work!! ☺️

[@geroneill542]

Ahh sorry on behalf of those who bashed you for your coverage. I did think to myself that you didn't talk about Ireland too much in your video on the France/ Wales game. I think that mostly was me hoping you'd find some good things to talk about the team when there really seemed like little hope for the side. As always though stellar work. You continue to be one of the best Rugby analyst's around. Just hope Ireland play well enough on Saturday to warrant a positive breakdown 🙏 thank you Squidge rugby.

[@tristonl]

“I hear you’re a racist now father”

[@woganjones2012]

4:47 "...and does a big old rugby"

[@rossgeography]

Not biased just brutal honesty - yours was best analysis of where we've going wrong!

[@philipstewart2993]

Never found you biased, as an Irish man myself. Always found you entertainingly scathing of all nations equally. And long may you continue. A good four weekends of rugby ahead, looking forward to the accompanying vids.

[@GamerNintendo25]

Today I Learned: Real Engineering watches Squidge. What a clash of worlds

[@sianthrasher3836]

Love this analysis - keep it coming :-)

[@paraicm17]

Great stuff as usual Squidge.

[@daveg-j1866]

Thanks Squidge. I'd far rather hear your opinions without you worrying whether anyone thinks you're biased. Even if I disagree with you I'm always giggling away at the gags and always learn from your analysis.

[@mitchellmitchell1452]

I'm still unsure how Iain Henderson's try wasn't given

[@nootnoot8886]

As a Welsh fan I was laughing my head off people could hear me from the bus stop it was hilarious but the reffing was horrible in this game

[@symeremeyers4148]

yeah and the Lowe try

[@nobsterlobster4840]

Really enjoy these vids; always something I miss watching the game live such as the Sexton Fake.

[@dramastudiobordeaux8058]

You're the best rugby analyst out there, bar-none. Irish flag is not the official Ireland Rugby flag - the IRFU flag is the official flag. And rightly so. Keep up the excellent work.

[@dalejames891]

As a welsh supporter for reasons I cannot explain, I am more nervous about the Italy game than I was for the England one. This just feels like one giant banana skin in a tournament that just keeps getting more and more ridiculous.

[@jackmorris4326]

Yeah I'm pretty nervous idk why 😂

[@karlosdeevs]

@@jackmorris4326 we've had numerous conversations about this since the championship started, but maybe wales' resonant form has changed nothing..

[@commandoape9065]

This was the first time in a while that Sexton actually used his head

[@symeremeyers4148]

hey he does use his head. he uses it when he goes to tackle. that's why he has so many concussions.

[@commandoape9065]

@@symeremeyers4148 very accurate

[@rossquinn8336]

I mean I could be wrong here but as being an Irish citizen I’m 99% sure that the green in our flag stands for catholism and the orange stands for Protestants and the white in the middle is the joint peace between both religions

[@47eoghan47]

You are right

[@karlosdeevs]

@@47eoghan47 we should take squidge to school

[@alwinholdenbobbett1049]

Ha.. he does have a Dublin 4 dace 😂 credit to squidge for knowing is Dublin geography.

[@thisguyhere5837]

The fastest comment in the west

[@peterspencer7027]

Good work once again. I'd only take criticism on board if it is presented constructively....so in that vein, please leave the captions on screen longer!

[@johnbumster3950]

Thanks for pointing that out, it's my only criticism of his great videos, the captions appear and disappear instantly, it's annoying to constantly have to paused and rewind while attempting to enjoy the exceptional but fast paced punditry.

[@johnlawrence3781]

I agreed with Squidge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Ireland 🇮🇪 do, without question, have the most boring flag in the Six Nations. The only less imaginative flag I could picture would be one with a plain white (like toilet paper 🧻) background and red cr...oh...

[@karlosdeevs]

hahaha

[@gary1230brett]

Pointless inovation of the week should be a regular segment on the videos. Really funny 🤣

[@Andrew-fn9xx]

As an Irish rugby fan I really enjoy your analysis and to be honest I don't feel you are biased towards the Irish team. Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to your videos

[@philipglover3295]

Who thinks Squidge should do a super cut of the names he’s called Johnny Sexton

[@giorgiocappato4784]

Andy Farrell KZbin recommended: So how did Ireland romp past Italy? Also Andy Farrell: subscribes to Squidge Rugby

[@mmmmmGuinness]

im Irish, I love your videos, never thought you as biased. I think your Hilarious. you do you Squidge!

[@danielgill6126]

Love it haha I'm Irish but never felt bias. I thought you share hard truths that maybe we don't want to hear. But also give them credit for the good things.

[@alanhynes1948]

Never felt you were ever bias as an Irishman. Keep up the funny and in-depth analysis 👍🏻👍🏻

[@boomspdool]

Can't wait to see what he has to say about Ireland v Scotland...

[@andrewshannon4390]

Brilliant video Squidge! Good man yourself!

[@AkselTheBookWizard]

Ahahaha Oh my god, I'm not even two minutes in and I've had to pause so I can laugh at 'poopoo willyheads'. I am going to be quoting this forever. It absolutely cracked me up

[@ronanmcallister1232]

Squidge, as an Irishman I love your videos and I don't care if you're biased against Ireland.. your analysis is top notch and humourous.. love your work kid

[@The_Fresh_Mr_Breed]

Squidgy, not sure if you'd be keen on this but I would LOVE a Squidge prediction BI Lions team... My call ; 1. Mako Vunipola 2. Jamie George 3. Tadgh Furlong 4. James Ryan 5. Maro Itoje 6. Jamie Ritchie 7. Tom Curry 8. Billy Vunipola 9. Ali Price 10. George Ford 11. Johnny May 12. Owen Farrell 13. Gary Ringrose 14. Rees-Zammit 15. Stuart Hogg (c)

[@rufuscottle6877]

These videos make my day

[@celticlofts]

I still think squidge's funniest comment was the one about Joe Schmidt leaving to spend more time with his son and Andy Farrell taking the Irish job to spend less time with his...

[@olandoocey4649]

I have been waiting for this

[@jackgrantham4691]

Squidge crediting Varney with the drawing a forward play, yet he doesn't like Ben Youngs, who has mastered it. Intriguing...

[@jackgrantham4691]

To clarify though, this is partly in jest, I do think Squidge could fit in very easily into a pro team as film analyst/DoR, and I am biased in my support of Youngs

[@mumwherearemytrousers4030]

I'm Irish and I have watched your videos religiously because your a fantastic hilarious genius - I have never found you to be biased against Ireland. Some people are moaning twats I guess... All hail Squidge!

[@lewismant6357]

i’m irish and i can’t believe that people are saying he’s bias and that he hates ireland he just speaks the truth

[@olivera3365]

Hey squidge, great video as always. Shame to see Italy crumble on a winnable match... Just wondering if you were planning to cover any of the REC matches? Would really like to see your take on the Russia v Romania and Portugal v Georgia matches

[@long-shotlouie]

Notes from a humble viewer (who is generally a big fan of the analysis): 1) the sexton name variations have gone from lame to irritating 2) exceptions don't always prove the rule, sometimes an exception is just an exception

[@richardwynne6596]

Ignore the haters. Great analysis, I'm an England fan. Never disagreed with anything you've posted. You nail it boyo

[@aaronharding9453]

An English man saying "boyo"... I decree this word is now no longer to be used as a Welsh piss take term :))

[@RottingYoda]

Garry Ringrose most "Dublin 4 face". Brilliant. Full reprieve from the bias. Full love again due to sniper like accuracy.

[@thelonelystaples]

I think us Irish people think squidge is bias is because he has been talking about how bad we have been when we have been so bad

[@karlosdeevs]

bad at winning is different compared to a bad game

[@System-Update]

"I mean Where's yer Dragons bro?" lol lol lol lol lol lol....

[@2011BNiall]

Great analysis as always

[@stuartwatson7524]

Fuck me, that reference to flags is hilarious, but controversial as hell

[@rianmolloy9803]

As an Irish person my respect for you has went 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[@ollie-kc6nj]

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[@colineire9162]

You’re videos are the greatest rugby analysis I’ve ever witnessed. I’m Irish and I’ve never noticed a bias, don’t worry about the casuals who don’t like you criticizing their team.team

[@jjj99kpe14]

I think Italy had a better game than people give them credit for. Their attack was particularly dynamic but what really killed them was that Ireland either slowed Italy down at the breakdown or they stole the ball entirely. This is something the Italians need to work on definitely but watching the game, there are still positives to Italys game.

[@flowz3687]

Ireland flag is way more iconic than ni flag and welsh tbh

[@Washout001]

I'll be honest Squidge, I thought you were a bit too harsh on 14 man Ireland in the Wales analysis, the only time I've ever watched one of your vids and not been nodding along the whole time in agreement like the Churchill dog. Having said that you still made some on the nose points which probably put some of ours out of joint. Anyway, 2m 30s into this one and already almost coughed up my tea over the monitor after the flags quips. Looking forward to the rest! Keep up the good work!

[@rugbyposts4519]

Italy need quick ball to play effectively and with Ireland's dominance at the breakdown coupled with Braley's inability to recycle instinctively meant Italy's forwards were playing slow ball against some of the best forwards in the NH.

[@bobtjustice]

The worlds most Dublin 4 face...…thats......well that's just fantastic. :D

[@joshrooney93]

Spit my tea out at 2:22 when I realised Squidge is a Unionist.

[@docster2000]

Boy needs to do his homework and stop writing so much waffle script

[@chewieire8646]

As an Irish person, i disagree with this bias shit, Ireland have been playing like absolute dog shit in attack and you're doing your job, analysing and pointing it out to everyone else, so good job

[@aoifemacgabhann9127]

A list we fought for freedom against England

[@djambo8887]

I still think there is a tense rivalry between Ireland and Wales not just from Squidge but in general. I think its due to the best away support when Ireland travel to Cardiff or the Welsh come to Dublin.

[@cymraegpunk1420]

Really? Ireland are often my second team in the tournament. Never noticed a particularly intense feeling of rivalry from the fans here. (I don't think that's the case for the team themselves though)

[@djambo8887]

@@cymraegpunk1420 Well it all stemmed from Mike Philips throwing the ball in when it was clearly out of play many years ago. A friendly rivalry amongst the fans at who can sing the fields of Athenry or the Welsh anthem the loudest.

[@cymraegpunk1420]

@@djambo8887 I won't lie we do that with everyone

[@djambo8887]

@@cymraegpunk1420 I hope you win the Slam and we go on and get a 3-0 win for the Lions with AWJ as captain. Nice end to his career.

[@eoinocarroll4742]

The comparison of the flags hit me hard never have I been more offended over something that is completely true

[@drsbennett]

CIAN HEALY WASN'T EVEN IN YOUR VIDEO BUT YOU SAY HIS NAME TWICE. At 1:45 it's RONAN KELLEHER and at 4:02 it’s DAVE KILCOYNE.

[@Malky24]

All Irish look the same to him. Typical bias. Probably wonders how Michael D Higgins is so good at rugby and why there's 15 of him on the pitch. Shocking.

[@47eoghan47]

@@Malky24 😂

[@drsbennett]

@@Malky24 to be honest a lot of the commentators watching the game live get the names completely wrong and they’re getting payed to give accurate information. I want to give Squidge the time talk more about Ireland and stop being biased by focusing on the other time for the whole video. But this is the first time he’s focused on Ireland 50% of the video and he goes and makes a mistake twice. Shows how much time he gave to knowing who was playing in this game - THE FACT WE PLAYED A TOTALLY DIFFERENT FRONT ROW. I have massive respect for him but I bet he’ll make an extra long video focusing all on Wales in his Wales vs Italy video.

[@Malky24]

@@drsbennett I know, I was just having a laugh. I'm not even Irish. You're right enough with the commentators as well.

[@cameronfallon2108]

The green is for the Republic of Ireland The white is for peace and The orange is for northern ireland

[@mikezog1030]

"Where's your dragons BRO..?"

[@mattmcknightart6777]

Oh joy, Squidge talking about Ireland... wait Squidge, not the flags 😨 anything but the flags 😰

[@jamesmegarry8242]

The flag stuff is very funny. Nice to see a wee bit of humour about something that is usually so serious.

[@karlosdeevs]

he should do stand-up in east belfast

[@lukebrophy1752]

Cant wait for the games this weekend

[@Harry-od1pr]

Also how have people forgotten about 2018, Squidge hyped the irish so much.

[@adamgreer2118]

Gawd this bullying of the Irish feels like a type of neo-colonialism

[@mrjayq]

Love it lad don't change

[@lukemcadie9951]

Great video as ever, but do you ever think that a lot of these plays are of instinct rather than a formulated structure

[@kieranwalker7005]

Never really thought you were biased against Ireland. Not that I ever commented but my only complaint ever was that you didn’t spent enough time for each video on us. Needed more of that analysis

[@Temortisteman]

Will you do a reaction/review on the first week of Major League Rugby!

[@realhelathylifestyle]

Haha. He is right. We need a dragon on the Tri Colour.