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Goodbye American Football, hello 2010 Six Nations: everything you wanted know about the Championship but were afraid to ask
This weekend kicks off the 2010 Six Nations Championship with a strong Irish team looking to defend their Grand Slam from last year, with England, Scotland, Wales and France eager to dethrone them.
61 Years In The Making, Ireland Win It All
Monday, March 23, 2009, Posted by Josh Houston
While I am overjoyed and still amazed with Ireland’s victory over Wales to capture the 6 Nations title, Grand Slam and Triple Crown, I am even more amazed that the Grand Slam has eluded Ireland for 61 years. One would think the words “61 years since a grand slam” would be more fitting for Italy [...]
Was O’Sullivan really the problem all along?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009, Posted by Josh Houston
After a dissapointing RWC 2007 campaign where Ireland were slotted to make at least a semi-final appearance and in some circles even a final appearance and an even more dissapointing 2008 6 Nations appearance, it was believed Ireland were in a decline and the so called “golden age” of Irish rugby would never come to fruition. Considering the fact that Ireland has the same general pool of players it did with Eddie O’Sullivan under the helm, was O’Sullivan the one holding the team back?
Elissalde’s sour grapes ‘whine’.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, Posted by Josh Houston
It seems that lately, or ever since the World Cup of 2007, teams, players, executives and fans have been less than pleased with the way certain teams choose to play rugby. This past Saturday on May 24th 2008, Munster defeated Toulose in a thrilling Heineken Cup Final 16-13. The Heineken Cup is Europe’s most coveted [...]
A resurgent Ireland triumphs over Scotland
Monday, February 25, 2008, Posted by Josh Houston
In one of three exciting Six Nations matches this past weekend, Ireland with an impressive 5-try effort emerged victorious over Scotland. Ireland flashed memories of last year’s Six Nations further quelling any speculation that after their disappointing World Cup campaign that they were on a downturn. After narrowly defeating Italy in their opening match and staging a miraculous, near victory comeback against France in Paris, Ireland appear to have rediscovered their form from a year ago.
Thursday, February 4, 2010, Posted by Josh Houston
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