By Mark Lynch Following the unsuccessful bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup as an individual country, there were sighs of relief aplenty around the island of Ireland, with many sceptical about our capability of hosting such a tournament. Those breathing sighs of relief then will now be breathing sighs of exasperation, after it’s emerged a home nation bid, including the … [Read more...] about Is football finally coming home?
World Cup
Galway girl Niamh Fahey aims to help Irish Ladies reach first ever World Cup In 2018
Irish International Niamh Fahey from Killannin is hopeful Ireland can continue their good run of form in the World Cup Qualifiers. The side are unbeaten thus far having recorded consecutive 2-0 victories over Slovakia and Northern Ireland as well as holding group leaders Holland to a goalless draw. Fahey’s defensive attributes have contributed to three clean sheets for Colin … [Read more...] about Galway girl Niamh Fahey aims to help Irish Ladies reach first ever World Cup In 2018
World Cup expansion: enriching the game – or FIFA’s bureaucrats?
A disgruntled groan was the public reaction to the news that FIFA have followed UEFA by extending the number of teams in the finals – from 32 to 48. The public had largely the same reaction to the most recent European Championships, which saw the expansion from 16 to 24, the main critique pointing to the quality of the games throughout the finals. For neutrals, many fixtures … [Read more...] about World Cup expansion: enriching the game – or FIFA’s bureaucrats?
Sporting review of the year – 2014
2015 is upon us and now that the final whistle has blown on 2014, it’s time to look back on the ups and downs of the sporting year that has been (and yes, you read correctly, I did just use a really bad sport related pun on the year ending.) … [Read more...] about Sporting review of the year – 2014
The Decline of La Roja
Spain’s demise has been well documented after their disastrous World Cup campaign this past summer. … [Read more...] about The Decline of La Roja