Catching up… Part I

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Rather than telling you about what I have been up to, I am going to show you! Six Nations, Two Stories Embarrassingly my last blog post was back in September 2015 and was all about becoming a first time author … Continue reading

Let it go: Rugby in 2014 Frozen style

Note: this blog is about a month late being posted… Apologies! I hope you can still enjoy it… What does it take to beat the best in the world? Well, Ireland’s Women’s rugby squad who famously beat New Zealand’s Black … Continue reading

Throwback Thursday: Ireland’s Wallaby conquering night in Eden Park

Yesterday marked exactly three years since Ireland beat Australia in the pool stages of the 2011 Rugby World Cup on a special night in Auckland. Also, with it being a year out from the 2015 World Cup in England, I … Continue reading

Six inspirational stories from women’s rugby

A teacher, a rugby development officer, a special needs assistant, post graduate student and a physiotherapist. These are just some of the careers of top level Women’s rugby players, I was lucky enough to talk to for a series of … Continue reading

Déjà vu in blue

There was a rugby team that play in blue. They were a big city rugby side that had to compete with other with other sporting codes to attract fans. In their home city, rugby was often regarded as an upper … Continue reading

Throwback Thursday: Fifty shades of All Black!

I wrote this piece on 3rd of February this year. The announcement  of the All Blacks sponsorship deal with leading underwear brand Jockey got me thinking, would Ireland ever head in that direction?  Yes, I know it sounds a bit out … Continue reading