Dan Leavy's man of the match performance epitomised Leinster's attitude towards Saracens on Sunday. The openside flanker showed pure disdain for the reigning champions, hammering into them both sides of the ball and tearing up through the middle of their vaunted defence to score a crucial try. Leinster were far from perfect, and have … Continue reading Dethroning The Kings
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Storming The Fortress
This weekend is a daunting trip for Ireland, not only because of what is at stake, but because their record in Twickenham doesn’t make for pleasant reading. Ireland haven’t beaten England in their home ground since 2010, or to put it another way, Ireland haven’t won in Twickenham since England hit rock-bottom under Martin … Continue reading Storming The Fortress
Shades of 2011
From an Irish supporter’s perspective, there’s a unique satisfaction to be taken from denying England a Grand Slam, especially on the final day of the Championship. Much like in 2011, Ireland rebounded from a dismal loss to Wales and played with an intensity that a Grand Slam-chasing England side couldn’t live with for large parts of … Continue reading Shades of 2011
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