Exeter to remain Chiefs but the Celtic kind
Exeter are to rebrand themselves in line with the ‘Celtic Iron Age Dumnonii Tribe’ after deciding to abandon the controversial Native American theme that has provoked fierce criticism. https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2022/0127/1276326-exeter-to-remain-chiefs-but-the-celtic-kind/
Kiwi’s and Irish Rugby
40 Players will be ready to play on Saturday – Ireland Squad, 15 Irish BornNew Zealand Squad, 15 NZ Born There is such a huge amount of talent in Irish Rugby. A lot has been said recently about the fact that there are three New Zealand born players on the Irish team to play New…
Welcome to Munster RG
The size of a basketball player, the skills of a running back with the power and aggression of an ice hockey player. This is the incredible South African, RG Snyman. He’s 6’9″ and 260lbs Source: This GIANT VIKING Is An AGGRESSIVE BEAST | RG Snyman – Springbok Rugby Player’s Big Hits & Skills – YouTube
Ireland’s clash with USA in Las Vegas set to be cancelled
Sad news for us rugby fans in USA that the match between USA and Ireland looks like will not go ahead! USA travel restrictions currently do not allow most travellers from Ireland to the US and the IRFU feel that this is going to greatly limit the attendance at the match. Unfortunately, the ex-pats alone…
Jordie Barrett red card
Jordie Barrett becomes the sixth All Black to get a red card in today’s test against the Wallabies. Barrett bro # 3 made contact with the head of Ozzie Marika Koroibete as he was taking a high ball. Referee Damon Murphy believed the contact was intentional and showed the J man the sideline. JB joins…
Rob Kearney returns to GAA with Cooley Kickhams
After spending an uneventful year with Australian side Western Force, Rob Kearney returns to his roots. Before dominating the world stage from #15 with his breath-taking ability in the air, Kearney dominated the GAA fields in Louth for his club Cooley Kickhams. Rob was called up to play for the Louth minors in 2003 as…
Lions
What a relief it is! The 2021 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa is done and dusted. After much consideration, the tour went ahead, with some major changes. No fans, a few Covid scares and quarantining, some venue changes but a completed tour is in the books!And congrats to South Africa on the…
Sean O’Brien
Former Leinster, Ireland, and British and Irish Lions rugby player Sean O’Brien, appeared on the RTE podcast “We Become Heroes”. Sean speaks about his love for Gaelic football, living with chronic pain and his plans to be a coach. Sean has struggled with injuries over the past few years and he is currently playing for…
Bomb Squad blow Lions out of the water
Bernard Jackman A rampant South Africa took care of the Lions in the second test. Now the series is level with the deciding match in 7 days. Source: Bomb Squad blow Lions out of the water – Independent.ie
Ireland snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
A disappointing showing for Ireland in the Olympic 7s last night. Ireland needed to win by more than 7 points against a less talented Kenya to advance to the next round. Ireland started strong, the score was 12-0 in favor of Ireland at half time. Various missed opportunities and sloppy play showed the score unchanged…
