Fans baffled as ex-England star completely belittles Ireland performance
A strange take. Ireland have rightfully been praised to the heavens since their 42-21 win over England on Saturday. Andy Farrell’s men dominated in nearly every area of the game, and won most of the big moments. They were accurate in their execution, clever in their decision making, while a number of individuals, including Jamison […]
2 weeks ago
O’Driscoll suggests LIV-style breakaway league is a very real danger
They mean business. It’s safe to say that most rugby fans are against the proposed R360 league, which is aiming to launch in 2026 with eight men’s teams and four women’s. The breakaway league will be similar to golf’s LIV; global, with franchises and a condensed season, backed by wealthy patrons. Just as Greg Norman […]
7 months ago
“Ireland don’t ever do anything different and that’s the worry” – Mike Tindall
“I’m not going to say I’m the oracle to Irish rugby, but… “ On Sunday, at Twickenham, there were a lot of Irish rugby supporters hoping their side could prove Mike Tindall wrong. Come kick-off, many believed their side could hobble the World Cup finalists and win the Triple Crown. By 5pm another demoralising defeat […]
6 years ago
James Haskell makes passionate defence of Ellis Genge interview
“They won’t say it because they’re frightened of it.” England battled the elements, and the Scots, at Murrayfield and were locked at 3-3 until the 71st minute. Stuart Hogg’s fumble over his tryline looked to have cost his side a score but, instead, resulted in an attacking scrum for England. Their forwards rumbled close and […]
6 years ago
“CJ Stander, for all his praise, could have got carded a lot earlier that that”
“Nothing has changed. I don’t see any changes yet.” Two wins from two, some attacking wrinkles, less box-kicking and three of Ireland’s five tries coming from their backline. Still, Mike Tindall is not convinced. The former England captain also has issues with CJ Stander and Ireland’s work around the breakdown. The 2020 Guinness Six Nations […]
6 years ago
Brian O’Driscoll mistaken for Mike Tindall after draining monster birdie putt
England is not claiming this plucky golfing prospect! Brian O’Driscoll and Rory McIlroy tried to shake off the disappointment of Ireland’s World Cup exit by taking part in a charity golf game in Japan. The Irish sports stars teamed up in a Pro-Am competition in the Japan Skins game, on Monday, and raised a heap […]
6 years ago