https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KB2xignE6c At some point during the day after Ireland’s 22-17 win over Wales in the Principality Stadium last month, I suddenly remembered how people called for Schmidt’s head after Leinster lost 3 of their 4 opening Magners League fixtures of the 2010-2011 season before going on to win the Heineken Cup in fine … Continue reading The Way Back
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The Pale Rider
Anyone familiar with the 1985 Western classic Pale Rider will know that it contains many tropes of the genre: Clint Eastwood plays The Man With No Name, wanders into a small town, and takes it upon himself to fight for the locals, thus strengthening their resolve against a gang of murderers and thieves. I … Continue reading The Pale Rider
Death By A Thousand Cuts
Ireland’s loss to Wales yesterday was eerily reminiscent of their defeat to England in the last round of the 2012 Six Nations; the conditions were atrocious, Ireland didn’t manage them well (while their opponents did) and everything they tried to do was hindered by slow ruck ball. The difference between the two matches is … Continue reading Death By A Thousand Cuts
The Lion’s Den
In the long run, the outcome of this weekend's fixture between Wales and Ireland isn't the be-all and end-all for either team; with the World Cup on the horizon, there are bigger challenges ahead for both sides, but a win could be crucial for the victor. If Wales come away with a Grand Slam, … Continue reading The Lion’s Den
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