Rugby- Who to support?

[corn02]

Ditydozen12 what is this now about Wilko and ONeills balls?

The only sport were I like the English is golf.

[Denn Forever]

Argentina for the world cup.  Strong Irish links  Bueno Serrias hurling club, a group of Westmeath people marroned there.

Also for sheer cussedness.  Stick a middle finger up to the IRB who only seem to think that  rugby should be played in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.  Oh and to make up 8, lets let Italy have a go.

[whiskeysteve]

Also for sheer cussedness.  Stick a middle finger up to the IRB who only seem to think that  rugby should be played in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.  Oh and to make up 8, lets let Italy have a go.

That makes 9

[AZOffaly]

Argentina of course. From the huge amount of Irish ex-pats to the Buenas Aires Hurling Club (now plays polo) to Diego Maradona and the hand of God. Not to mention....


From a County Mayo Town came a man of great renown
As a sailor and a soldier was none bolder
He went to America at an early age they say
As a cabin boy to sail the wide world over
Then adventure took him south to the Del La Plata Mouth
San Martin was on the route in Argentina
So three whaling ships he bought and Brazil and Spain he fought
And freedom they he sought for Argentina

Now Admiral William Brown you're a man of courage shown
And in battles fought the odds were all against you
But your Irish heart was strong and in memory still lives on
And in Ireland there are some that don't forget you
On St. Patrick's Day it's told you had many victories bold
And you defeated all invaders thugs and bullies
Then through the Pampas rose and you found a happy home--
Las Islas Malvinas Argentina

He had heard of Irish hands in the noble gallant bands
That helped to free the land called Argentina
He had heard with great acclaim the Patricios name
And fame, when in 1806 the British came for slaughter
And to this very day in the Argentine they say
The English ran away from Buenos Aires
To the islands further down and they took them for the crown --
Las Islas Malvinas Argentina

We remember William Brown and his land of great renown
He, invader of the islands from your country
When 1833 where by pirates force to flee
And in Ireland sure we know the story fully
And the people that went too to the Argentine when new,
To escape the English laws and wars and famine
They proved a loyal crew just like all the Irish do--
Las Islas Malvinas Argentina

The old colonial days and the cruel English ways
With her thunder plunder we will teach the natives
For the Brits are going to war just like Whitelock did before
With her ships & guns & drums & flags & banners
In the Empire days of old when they murdered for the gold
And paraded it around the streets of London
Oh no human rights were given to the natives dead or living--
Las Islas Malvinas Argentina

In the Argentine he died Father Fahey by his side,
Fifty-seven was the year his country mourned him
A hero of the nation he's remembered with elation,
Throughout the world were freedom still abounds
And the Southern Cross take note were bold Willie Bulfin wrote
"The Irish still support you Argentina"
With the Empire tumbling down let no Paddies back the crown--
Las Islas Malvinas Argentina


An amazing enough story when you think about it, and enough reason to back the Argies in my eyes :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Brown_(admiral)

[Star Spangler]

Who ever said the Aussies were arrogant?

The Sydney Morning Herald put it this way: "The Wallabies era of George Gregan, Stephen Larkham and (coach) John Connolly is over after the diabolical World Cup loss to England. But at least the Kiwis got stuffed, too."

[Denn Forever]

Also for sheer cussedness.  Stick a middle finger up to the IRB who only seem to think that  rugby should be played in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, France, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.  Oh and to make up 8, lets let Italy have a go.

That makes 9

So we don't need Italy. My smart arsedness trips me up again.

[magpie seanie]

every time wilkinson takes up that daft stance i have to leave the room.

Herself (and every other female I know) has expressed great admiration for Chris Patterson. I remarked that he's also actually a more accurate kicker than the great Johnny at present to which herself added "yeah, and he doesn't have to pretend he's having a poo while doing it".