Unsurprisingly (the world did not end when God Save The Queen was played at Croke Park yesterday. England fans sang the anthem, Ireland fans maintained a respectful silence. The Republican Sinn Fein protest outside the stadium amounted about 150 idiots and throwbacks.
And then there was a Rugby match. The score? Ireland 43 – England 13!
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I'd like to enter the sport of rugby to be considered as a determinate for ending all conflicts whether political or punitive. Seems cheaper than all out war and more interesting than a "Rock, Scissors, Paper," battle.
I'm not surprised that Ireland won. They do have the luck of the Irish on their side after all.
Now THAT is what I call a decisive victory! Of course, I know nothing about the game, but that sounds like a "damned good trashing" indeed!
I am relieved that there was no serious conflict over the anthem.
Now that is an excellent idea Ewbl It is quite an exciting game it's rough but not too violent (unless I played and then it became a blood sport!), Ireland aren't the best team in Rugby.. the big teams are traditionally Australia, NZ, South Africa England and France/ That said Ireland have been pretty hot over the last couple of years
43-13 is a big margin for a first class game Steve. It does mean that Ireland thrashed England yesterday!
I'm glad too that common sense prevailed and a good game was had by all!
Could you imagine that game being played 20 years ago.
Not at Croke Park but Rugby was always a non sectarian sport. THe whole anthem thing would not have arisn ehd not Lansdowne Road, the Irish rugby and football stadium not been under redevelopment.
I am glad it was a great result in what looks like a great atmosphere
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