Unpicking the Six Nations

So, the final score in the final match of the Rugby Union Six Nations has resulted in France winning the Grand Slam.  England finish the tournament with easily the best performance of their tournament, a performance which gave a fascinating insight to the squad Martin...

Racism and hating children

Next week begins European Week Against Racism, a week when organisations opposed to racism host events to highlight racial prejudice and discrimination, and to celebrate the existence of societies where discrimination on the colour of a person’s skin or their...

Ireland vs France.

The draw in the Football World Cup playoffs between France and Ireland puts me in a difficult and unenviable position. I am faced with an incredible dilemma, trying to decide which team I would like to see lose more. My team, Northern Ireland, is out, and of course I...

Just too many Irish players in the Lions squad

Alan Quinlan’s selection over Tom Croft to travel to South Africa  is a ridiculous decision, and one which will bite the Lions team in the ass in South Africa. Tom Croft showed his mettle during the Six Nations in a way that should have made the blind-side...
Ireland A vs England Saxons,

Ireland A vs England Saxons,

En route to what should be a nicely exciting game; very happy to have spotted it in time; it more than makes up for missing the Six Nations match, which I will watch, as per tradition, in the Carpenter pub. Am expecting a great game; Danny Cipriani and Harry Ellis...