Photo by Lauren Boswell on Pexels The stage is set this weekend for a clash between an in-form Irish team left disappointed after the World Cup and an English team that can pull off surprises, especially on home turf. Saturday will see Ireland and England face each other, with back-to-back Grand Slams within arms reach of Ireland for the first time. Both … [Read more...] about Six Nations Preview; a showdown in Twickenham to keep Ireland’s Grand Slam Alive
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Will Ireland make history by winning back-to-back Grand Slams?
Photo by Ben McShane on Sportsfile Two rounds played so far in the 2024 Six Nations, it is safe to say that Ireland are on the road to back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams for the first time in their history. Looking to shake off the cobwebs after a disastrous exit from the Rugby World Cup last October, attention was turned to how well they will recover, especially … [Read more...] about Will Ireland make history by winning back-to-back Grand Slams?
Dare to dream or brace for heartbreak: a beginner’s guide to Ireland’s chances of winning the Rugby World Cup
Image by Harry Murphy on Sportsfile Hopes are high for Ireland’s success in this year’s Rugby World Cup. Some of our star players are in the form of their lives, such as Bundee Aki, scoring 4 tries already in this World Cup, who is an early front runner for player of the tournament. Meanwhile captain and talisman Johnny Sexton has been in … [Read more...] about Dare to dream or brace for heartbreak: a beginner’s guide to Ireland’s chances of winning the Rugby World Cup
Galway men abroad: Pressure cranks up as internationals loom
As the top flights of English football are on hiatus and Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers get underway in Belgrade this Wednesday evening, the Boys in Green and their vociferous supporters will be awaiting kick-off vs Serbia with trepidation. Stephen Kenny is currently facing something of a selection dilemma, with a myriad of players carrying injuries and forcing him to … [Read more...] about Galway men abroad: Pressure cranks up as internationals loom
Galway English Men
By Oisín Bradley Sports Editor After a busy Christmas period and a turbulent January in the top tiers of English football, league tables are well and truly starting to take shape in what has been a bizarre season with even stranger results across the footballing pyramid. Here, we’re going to be casting an eye over how some of our local talents have fared, including two men … [Read more...] about Galway English Men