“So, you guys like to tell jokes, huh? Gigglin' and laughin' like a bunch of young broads sittin' in a schoolyard. Well, let me tell a joke. Five guys, sittin' in a bullpen, in San Quentin. All wondering how they got there. What should we have done, what didn't we do, who's fault is … Continue reading Dream Start
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Scotland v Ireland: Match Preview
When it comes to playing teams who hold on to the ball for long periods and make good use of it (Leinster, Clermont, the Exeter Chiefs, the All Blacks), there’s a maxim that always gets rolled out by spectators and commentators: "just don’t give them the ball". The theory behind it is sound; if … Continue reading Scotland v Ireland: Match Preview
Ireland v Scotland: Match Preview
The words ‘banana peel’ have been used to describe this weekend's clash with Scotland in certain quarters of the Irish media since before this tournament kicked off. It’s a bad mindset for any Irish supporter, player or coach to be in, because Ireland have been guilty of not showing Scotland enough respect in years … Continue reading Ireland v Scotland: Match Preview
2017 Six Nations Preview: Ireland
Ireland head into the 2017 Six Nations Championship in the unenviable position of being tournament favourites. After a disappointing 2015/2016 season, The Joe Show is back in full swing and Schmidt’s team have plenty going in their favour. They’re coming off the back of a maiden victory over New Zealand (their greatest ever achievement), the … Continue reading 2017 Six Nations Preview: Ireland
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