Ireland finished their Six Nations campaign with an impressive victory over Scotland to capture the Triple Crown on home soil for the first time in 18 years. The 26-5 bonus point triumph at the Aviva Stadium follows impressive earlier victories over Wales and the English at Twichenham, capping a successful campaign for coach Andy Farrell […]
WHEN Jack Charlton brought the Irish football team back from its first international tournament, the Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, made him an honorary Irishman. It was a meaningless gesture, but it captured the mood of the country which wanted to reward this visitor who had brought us a small measure of success and a great deal […]
By COLIN BARTLEY IRELAND has gotten their Rugby World cup off to the best possible start with a convincing win over Scotland. Three tries in the first half-hour had Ireland comfortably in the lead, with Scotland’s challenge wilting in the humidity of Yokohama. Ireland stifled Scotland’s attack and looked dangerous themselves going forward. First-half tries […]