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Many of you reading this will come from countries that have won the Rugby World Cup. I can’t imagine the feeling, the ecstasy and…
I once wondered if I would ever see Ireland beat the All Blacks in my lifetime. My father never did.
I was born and raised in County Kerry, Ireland, a proud footballing county - and by football I mean the Gaelic type. We love…
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Thanks JD. It would be bittersweet! 😂
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish
The hurts real Patrick! If you are tarred and feathered, I’ll send you a case of Guinness to make up for it! 😁
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish
Thanks mzilikazi for the kind comments.. Some lovely memories there for you. Coaching that team to win the Ulster schools cup must have been brilliant! South Africa Next week? Mouth watering!
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish
Thanks FM! To see the joy when Portugal got their try! To see the joy when any of the other nations score! Yes, there will be tears of sorrow and joy! The Yin and Yang of life! May it never end!
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish
Thanks Broken! Those jerseys must be awesome to have!
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish
Thanks Patrick! 👍
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish
Good article! Nice to see new authors! Keep it up!
What separates 'aimless' All Blacks from their teams of the past - and the five biggest winners from RWC so far
Maybe we could get some of those nuclear subs we paid billions for on the bench?
Nuclear blow to Wallabies' hopes of dominating key area - as Fiji selection puts full glare on Donno
Great article thank you! You write well and hope to see more of your writing here. If Ireland win, I will need a month’s leave from work to celebrate. 😁
10 tournaments in it’s vital that France or Ireland wins the World Cup for the game to reach next level
Agreed! I think The Roar is awesome but there are many nationalities now reading it because it is one of the best Sport journals I have come across, ergo we need to see more articles like this, more articles on the other teams. If not, it may become an echo chamber all about Australia and New Zealand. I get that it’s an Aussie site but cater too to the other teams and their fans. Make the Roar louder! Good article @Jacobbrown
Is 2023 the year Ireland break the chokehold and become World Cup champions?
Man – how’s he going to feel when he is a world Cup winner in 2023? And scores the try that wins the final? Living the dream!
'Where the hell did that come from?': Ireland coach riled up over Hansen claim as teammate hails Aussie's impact
First win for the World Cup champions! 😁
'Exhibition stuff': Romania stun Ireland with quick fire try - then concede 82 as Sexton returns
Strange everyone talking about a future men’s world cup in the comments. Anyway – this game will be a game of two halves. The winning team will get the ball across the white line legally more times.
This is the Matildas' biggest game yet. Can they hold their nerve?
Nope. Ireland will field their strongest team. Although out of the tournament, the Irish will be going for the win.
Kerr delivers good news to embattled coach for do-or-die World Cup clash
An Irish goal late in injury time. That will send the 25,000 Irish in the crowd mad! 😛
Matildas vs Republic of Ireland: Match preview, who wins and why
Good analysis Stuart. If it’s nil all at half time, then I think it could be a nail biter. The Irish love the underdog tag and we don’t like to leave a party early! Wonderful to see over 80,000 at the game. With 4,000 Irish fans making the trip down under and with the sizeable Irish community in Sydney I wouldn’t be surprised to see about 25,000 Irish fans in the stadium. This will make for a spectacular atmosphere. Gold and green, white and orange all over the stadium! It’s one all for me. But I am a little biased. COYGIG!
Matildas vs Republic of Ireland: Match preview, who wins and why
At least it was entertaining. The “pocket” of Argentinian fans sounded like a lot more than 2000 people. The Aussie crowd were as tame as fans watching a chess match. Those “Try time” signs handed to fans are ridiculous. As if everyone watching on TV need to see them. The music and flashing lights between every set of play is a joke. It’s not basketball. Hearing “Sweet Chariots” or “Fields of Athenry” being sung with passion can lift teams. Having a passionate crowd can lift teams. Where is or what is our song? “Waltzing Matilda” doesn’t rouse! Maybe “Aero plane jelly”? The National Anthem rarely stirs up emotion! The music before the singing starts is like a prelude to a wedding song. The current team lacks passion. The passion every player should have when they put on that golden shirt. But with SANTOS writ large on the back. As David Pocock said “I was always proud to represent my country. As a rugby player, that’s what you dream of. It’s been difficult to watch a partnership emerge with Santos. “I really think fossil fuel sponsorship is the new cigarette sponsorship, where they are advertising a product that we now know is destroying our home planet and our futures.”
'Gutted': Cheika's Pumas steal dramatic win to confirm Eddie's worst Wallabies fears
Prediction one complete!
Wasn't this meant to be Eddie's fault? 'Exposed' England walloped by France, Wales win battle of also rans
Well, here’s what I think will happen now. Ireland will beat Scotland by 15, hammer England and go on to win the World Cup. It’s the era of the All Greens.
Wasn't this meant to be Eddie's fault? 'Exposed' England walloped by France, Wales win battle of also rans
Ireland V France next week and the winner will win the Six Nations.
Six Nations Wrap: van der Merwe double ruins Borthwick's England debut, Gatland's false start in return as Wales trounced
Hey Nick – thanks for the response and insights! 👍
From little things big things grow: when Rugby can mean so much to so many
Thanks Intotouch. Great response. 👍
From little things big things grow: when Rugby can mean so much to so many
Thanks IC. I am glad you enjoyed it. 😊
From little things big things grow: when Rugby can mean so much to so many
😂 Thanks Tooly. I once tried to read Ulysses by Joyce and gave up after about 4 pages. If Ireland win the world cup I will try and read it all!
From little things big things grow: when Rugby can mean so much to so many
⚽ reference or something else?
Hope never dies: The past is painful, but there's lot to like about the look of the Irish