Tag: Ireland Rugby

Let’s talk about Mike Brown

England’s Mike Brown is aggressive, passionate and hot-headed. But is he a dirty player?

After last weekend’s incident social media is once again in uproar about the England rugby player everyone loves to hate. No, not Owen Farrell, who also gets his fair share of flack, but England full-back Mike Brown.

The events of last weekend were not the first, nor will it be the last time Mike Brown will cause controversy on social media, a fire that is often stoked by some Celtic News outlets (looking at you Wales Online). The last time it happened was in his post-match interview after England’s word cup defeat to Wales. Branded a ‘cry-baby’ and ‘petulant’ for his emotional and blunt responses to the press after what was a humiliating defeat to an injured Welsh side at home, Brown is once again confronted with a trial by social media by angry opposition fans. Continue reading “Let’s talk about Mike Brown”

What should each team realistically aim for in the Six Nations? Part Three Ireland and Wales.

With the Six Nations kicking off THIS WEEK, here’s My Ignorant Opinion on what Ireland and Wales should expect of themselves.

Links to Part One and Part Two.

Last month I talked about how England and France shouldn’t expect too much after regime changes and disappointing World Cup campaigns. With Ireland and Wales it’s the exact opposite. Both nations should be aiming to win the Six Nation…here’s why. Continue reading “What should each team realistically aim for in the Six Nations? Part Three Ireland and Wales.”

Is Northern Hemisphere Rugby in Crisis?

After no northern teams ascended to the World Cup semi-finals. Is it THAT bad?

So after last weekend’s results there has been much debate in the media about the state of Rugby Union in the northern hemisphere – after no northern teams ascended to the World Cup semi-finals. Continue reading “Is Northern Hemisphere Rugby in Crisis?”

North vs South Weekend

This weekend the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go to war in the Rugby World Cup

This weekend the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go to war in the Rugby World Cup, with every game this quarter-final weekend consisting of a Northern side against a Southern one: Continue reading “North vs South Weekend”

Ireland’s World Cup Woes

With key senior players Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahony ruled out with injuries, Ireland’s hopes are hanging in the balance.

Despite beating France for the first time ever in Rugby World Cup history, Ireland suffered a blow to their world cup hopes. With key senior players Paul O’Connell and Peter O’Mahony ruled out with injuries, Ireland’s hopes are hanging in the balance. Continue reading “Ireland’s World Cup Woes”