One BBC pundit doesn’t think Ireland will retain their Six Nations crown
ARE YOU EXCITED yet? It is just two days until the first game of the 2015 Six Nations and less than 72 hours from when Ireland start their defence of the title they won in…
There have been some bold fashion choices on the BBC and RTE rugby panels today
THE SIX NATIONS rugby has been riveting but the sartorial choices of those deemed worthy to talk about it on television has created almost as many talking points. The flashy suit ROG wore last week…
‘This is a momentous occasion for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender athletes’
WORLD RUGBY [FORMERLY known as the IRB] has signed an agreement to collaborate with International Gay Rugby [IGR] on the promotion of equality in the sport. World Rugby says the agreement with IGR “outlines a…
Letter from Cardiff: A Six Nations thriller awaits for relaxed Ireland
Murray Kinsella reports from Cardiff EARLY ON FRIDAY morning in Dublin Airport, green jerseys everywhere and a pint or two of the black stuff settling any preliminary nerves. Indication, if it was even needed, that…
Hogan to Pay Tribute to “Mean” Gene Okerlund on RAW
Hulk Hogan will make his return to WWE Raw this week in order to celebrate the life of the late “Mean” Gene Okerlund. WWE announced the news on Friday afternoon. The preview for Hogan’s return…
‘Scotland game will be the biggest challenge of Joe Schmidt’s international career’
THE LONGER A winning streak goes on, the greater the blow when it ends. Ireland have won 10 from the last 11, but instead, it feels like they’re on a one-game losing streak. Scotland aren’t…
We’ll Leave It There So: Long live The King, net Bolger and all today’s sport
Click:block production machineHomeIn case you haven’t heard, Henry Shefflin retired from inter-county hurling today.Tributes for The King poured in from many sources.Shefflin and Cody seemed to come to the split amicably enough.Roy Keane says there…
From Israel DEgg to Geoff Stations of the Cross – The42’s Easter-egg chasing XV
AFTER SUCH JOURNALISTIC masterpieces as The42′s festive hurlers and last year’s Easter footballers, we thought we’d tackle (!) a different sport this weekend and what better endeavour than Easter-egg chasing. This is far from a…
Paul O’Connell definitely didn’t cop this fan trying to take a photo of him, no way
Reproduced from DailyEdge.ie DO YOU THINK he noticed? We don’t think he noticed at all. Nope, no way. Definitely got away with it. – Amy O’Connor Should Simon Zebo been awarded this contentious try in…
The list of imports joining French rugby next season will make Irish fans weep gently
MUNSTER COACH ANTHONY Foley was quick to deny reports that his captain Paul O’Connell could finish off his career with Toulon in the Top 14 next season but even without capturing the Ireland second row,…