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O’Sullivan to Coach the Lions?

Now there's a question! After the Irish World Cup performance, what would it take for Eddie still to be offered the job and not McGeechan (or possibly even Gatland for that matter?). Is a Grand Slam required in the Six Nations 2008, and if so is it a possibility?

11.23.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

WAG Watch & Scrummies

ChickenDinner reports that Paddy Power have opened betting on which Scrummie (that's a Rugby WAG for the uninitiated) will get their picture into the paper most during the Rugby World Cup. Applies to Rep. Of Ireland red top tabloids only - The Sun, The Star, The Mirror, Sunday Mirror, NOTW, Sunday

09.14.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

Ireland not as good as they think they are?

Or so scrumbag says? Are Ireland really that bad, or are all the nations suffering and New Zealand will dominate the competition for the most part and choke at the final? What do you think?

09.14.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

Namibia’s Call?

I loved this post by An Spailpín about Namibia's Call and what might just happend during the rest of the World Cup for Ireland. If you'd like to guest write a report on Ireland's performances or are attending any of the matches and would like to tell us of your experiences - let us know!

09.14.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

Funny Press Release : Rugby World Cup 2007

This amused me today Press Release International Rugby Board (IRB) Rugby World Cup 2007 Following complaints to the IRB about the All Blacks being allowed to motivate themselves by performing the 'Haka' before their games, other nations were asked to suggest pre-match rituals of their own. The

09.14.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

Fancy a Punt!?

Want to back Ireland against Namibia? Sure you do! Personally I wouldn't bother, Paddy Power is currently pricing Ireland at 1/900 to win! OK, let's play devils advocate, and look at some handicap betting! Let's give Namibia a 63 point head start, Paddy Power will offer you 10/11 on that one!

09.7.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

Blog Roundup: Third Gear?

IrishRugby.co.uk are asking whether Ireland will be able to find that elusive first gear in time for the Rugby World Cup - What do you think? Brendan Martin wonders if Ireland peaked too soon winning the triple crown, and whether this is just the wake-up call they need? "Ray Liotta" over at

08.27.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

A World XV?

Sportingo have released their World XV to represent the human race. Do you agree with it? It oddly only includes New Zealand's, South Africa's and Ireland's players!  O'Connell and O'Driscoll make the cut!

08.11.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

79 Minute of Irish Rugby

If a rugby match lasted 79 minutes, the Irish nation would still be drunk celebrating a grand slam. As it was, the last minutes against France and Italy have cost them and on such fine margins trophies are won and lost. I love it!!!!

03.19.2007| Gossip & Blogs | No Comments

Blog Reader: Colin GalBraith

We're with Colin on today's suggested format for results!  Ireland, France and England to win Much as we'd like it to happen we're not so sure about his final tip, with the power we know France can pump out! Ireland to win the Six Nations Championship, 2007 But we'll have fun finding

03.17.2007| Gossip & Blogs, Six Nations | No Comments