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Peter O'Mahony takes swipe at Scotland on Irish TV

Ireland v Scotland – Rugby World Cup 2023 – Pool B – Stade de France

Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony fired some parting shots at Scotland on Irish television following his side’s dominant win over their Pool B rivals.

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O’Mahony, celebrating his 100th cap for Ireland, found himself at the centre of several fiery altercations with Scotland players.

The match, which had been highly anticipated due to Scotland’s claims of having figured out how to challenge the world’s top-ranked team, lived up to its billing in terms of intensity.

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      Early in the second half, tensions flared when Ireland’s Johnny Sexton was tripped by Scotland’s replacement player, Ollie Smith. O’Mahony, known for his unwavering commitment on the field, was quick to react, leading to a heated exchange between the two sides.

      Despite the heated moments, Ireland emerged victorious with a scoreline of 36-14, securing their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

      O’Mahony’s remarkable performance on his milestone 100th cap did not go unnoticed.

      In a pitch side interview he didn’t spare Scotland, taking the opportunity to have a dig at his opponent’s apparent talk in the press before the game.

      “It’s part and parcel of rugby [the altercation], it’s a physical game.

      ‘They were in the press beforehand saying they were going to knock us off and end our streak, how they figured us out and worked us out.

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      “I don’t think they did to be honest with you.”

      Loosehead Andrew Porter lauded O’Mahony’s contribution, stating, “Obviously Pete’s one of the most respected players to have worn the Irish jersey and it was an honour to share the field with him today. He’s the lifeblood of this team. He and his family will be incredibly proud of him, and it was incredible for us to make the day special for him.”

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      JS 653 days ago

      Classy humble and modest team this Irish lot aye? Must be that private schooling that drummed the entitlement out of them. 😂

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      YeowNotEven 654 days ago

      “You’re just a shit Richie McCaw” is still Pete’s best sledge.

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      dk 649 days ago

      He can remember how witty that line was while he watches the semis on tv. Again.

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      Ulster 655 days ago

      Big Pete is a winner.

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      SL 655 days ago

      Cheated his way to 100 caps! When he is reffed properly, he becomes irrelevant as does the Irish team. Opposition coaches need to emphasise their tactics to referees in their pre-game meeting so that their breakdown manipulation is properly punished, their illegal scrummaging is corrected and their blocking of would be tacklers penalised.

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      eamonn 652 days ago

      Simple Simon says…….

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      AF 654 days ago

      Well your team lost to em so what does that make them 😂😂


      Get over yourself. You're not above the laws of the game, or the refs. Who even are ya pal?


      Go Ireland! You deserve all the plaudits you've been fantastic. From an Englishman.


      Don't listen to boring old ‘Simon’ the sour grapes bok fan no doubt (though wouldn't be surprised if English or Scottish). Clearly has no idea what he's on about.


      The more this Irish team gets written off, the more people can't stand it 😂 COYBIG

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      Dermot 654 days ago

      This guy now has 100 caps. The fact that he’s achieved that might suggest that your interpretation of the Laws of the Game is not shared by the referees that have overseen those games. You need to educate yourself as you’re obviously speaking out of your hole.

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      Sims 654 days ago

      Scotland or SA fan?

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      Blanco 654 days ago

      Shouting “cheats!’ whenever you lose dishonours you. Take a look at yourself.

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      Ulster 655 days ago

      Why do the words sore and loser come to mind?

      I remember when Scotland and Ireland would be fighting for the wooden spoon title every year. Look where we (both) are today, both top 5 teams.

      Get over it Simon, you lost.

      Do better next time.

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      dk 655 days ago

      Sexton and O’Mahoney are both grubs. One is moderately talented, the other a plodder. Both are disrespectful to players and officials alike. The game will be a lot better once they’ve both buggered off.

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      AF 654 days ago

      This site would be better once you've buggered off 😂

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      Sims 654 days ago

      For McCaw and Carter read O Mahony and Sexton, that's the level they’re playing at. If you can't see it maybe you need a new sport? Your bitterness would probably enjoy football, no sportsmanship at all there and it’s full of many cnuts like you 😂

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      Ulster 655 days ago

      So Sexton's 2018 World Player of the Year was a fix?

      Teams would give their left nut to have Sexton and/or O'Mahony on their team.

      Get over yourself.

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      David 655 days ago

      Sexton is “moderately talented”? O’Mahony is “a plodder”?


      You, my friend, must be drunk. Or deluded.

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      Another 655 days ago

      I think Sexton and O’Mahony have been guilty of sledging and getting involved with on field banter with opponents during their time. Just saying it as I see it.

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      Louis 653 days ago

      So what, man?

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      Ulster 655 days ago

      Surely you're not suggesting that caused opponents to take the fetal position and stop trying?

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      Barry 656 days ago

      Thought the ref. got it dead right

      He punished the sly, niggly & unnecessary trip on Sexton. That understandably annoyed Sexton, but the ref. realised whose action had started it.

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      david 656 days ago

      what an odd comment to make, especially for someone with his record. For heavens sake, show some balance

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      Ulster 655 days ago

      Sexton getting suspended for telling a referee he was a disgrace isn't balance?

      The fact that he better schooled than some refs is somehow a bad thing.

      BUT we get it, being a winner brings out the haters.

      So hate on sores.

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      dk 656 days ago

      O’Mahony is one of those

      Players you’d never notice if he didn’t get involved in the arguments. He’s neither good nor bad. Comes across as a knob. 100 games of mediocrity.

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      Louis 653 days ago

      You don’t understand rugby one hundred percent, do you? That Pom or Kiwi or - god forbid Australian - lack of understanding? O’Mahony’s a great, says this neutral.

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      AF 654 days ago

      God you're boring

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      Ulster 655 days ago

      You don't earn 100 caps on a team with the depth of the Irish squad.

      #PeteForPresident

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      Barry 656 days ago

      That's how much you know !

      100 caps more than you, and he is a total workhorse and hero in World Rugby.

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      Blanco 656 days ago

      He is universally regarded as a great leader, mentor and player among his teammates. He is not too concerned about what he comes across as. As Scotland legend Stuart Hogg says, he has your back when the sh1t hits the fan in a match. Have NZ any such players if the storm comes next Saturday?

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      RJ 656 days ago

      Where’s the swipe? Scotland got battered, clearly, they haven’t worked them out. No side has yet. So where’s the swipe or any controversy?

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      Blanco 656 days ago

      The recent background to that aggro was Scotland sledging Irish players after the opening try in Murrayfield. They kept up the niggle last night which didn’t help them. I also think Townsend approach of having his players publicly pronounce lifetime performances before the game was a mistake. You’d wonder about the psychological advice they are getting.

      It only motivated Ireland and heaped pressure on Scotland to back it up.

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