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2008 – The Year Ahead
Setanta have published a fantastic (tongue in cheek) guide to what 2008 may hold for the Ireland squad and the IRFU. Including Jake White being hired to work alongside O'Sullivan, England winning the Grand Slam, Brian Ashton being sacked, Glasgow winning the Heineken Cup and Gavin Henson leaving
01.10.2008| Gossip & Blogs | Ireland Rugby No Comments
Barbarians Victory = Long Term Reward?
Could beating the World Champions at Twickenham earlier this month, with just three days to prepare the side (and give them a night off in the pub), be enough to put O'Sullivan back in the running to coach the Lions in South Africa next year?
12.27.2007| Gossip & Blogs | Ireland Rugby No Comments
A Fitting End – Jason Robinson
A fitting end to Jason Robinson's outstanding international career will happen this Saturday as he steps out in a Barbarians shirt to play world champions South Africa, his final game will be a testimonial at Stockport in June. The 22-man squad will be captained by Bristol hooker Mark Regan and c
11.29.2007| Gossip & Blogs | Ireland Rugby 1 Comment
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 | Ireland Rugby 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 | Ireland Rugby 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 | Ireland Rugby No Comments
Namibia’s Call?
I loved this post by An SpailpĂÂn 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 | Ireland Rugby 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 | Ireland Rugby 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!