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Exactly, we are too small of a country to have two separate teams. Just look at what happens when you have one team - #IrelandRugby #WorldNoOne #TeamofUs #ShouldertoShoulder

The tickets are bought, the 'ol enemy is in town and the stage is set for Keith Earls' 100th cap. The world number 1 side are hotly tipped for World Cup glory, while England look dour and unwatchable at the moment.

I was joined by Tom Grantham to preview this marquee Summer Nations Series clash.

Enjoy!! #IrelandRugby

Link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caolan-s-rugby/episodes/RWC-2023-Warm-Up-Preview---Ireland-v-England-e288d7m

New Pod 🎙️ - #IREvITA Summer Nations Series Recap

In the pod we discuss:
➖Destructive Doris
➖Crowley's Class
➖England up next
➖Squad makeup
➖And much, much more

#rugby #IrelandRugby

Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caolan-s-rugby/episodes/Destructive-Doris--Classy-Crowley-Shine-In-Ireland-Win--RWC-Warm-Up---Ireland-v-Italy-Recap-e27q2qq

Personally I’d rather slog out the summer series with bare wins but few injuries than wow them at this stage. We can’t afford to get notions #irishrugby #IrelandRugby #IREvITA

I have reached the age where an 8pm kick off for a match just feels too damned late.

(It’s even ridiculous when you consider such a late kick off means you need a hotel if you’re from out if the area and good luck getting public transport afterwards. Whoever timetables these things needs to cop on)

#IrelandRugby #IREvITA

With Andy Farrell set to name his 1st warm-up squad tomorrow, I took a deep dive into the squad and the potential combinations we might see, and those who need minutes to put a hand up before the squad annoucement.

Enjoy! #rugby #IrelandRugby

P.S. - My 3rd RWC Team Preview will go live tomorrow looking at the fortunes of Ireland's opponents at the weekend, Italy; with a match preview article and review pod out Friday and Sunday respectively!

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/08/02/opinion-all-eyes-on-farrells-rotations-and-selections-this-august/

32 playing heroes, 16 more in camp and one happy bunch.

This Ireland grand slam winning squad is arguably our deepest ever, so today I took a look over everyone in camp or within close proximity to that breakthrough.

Enjoy!! ☘️🏉

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/03/21/depth-is-the-antidote-to-adversity-an-overview-of-irelands-grand-slam-heroes/

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

Bonus Pod: 6 Nations Review

Ireland are Grand Slam champions and we couldn't pass up the opportunity not to bask in these feel good days.

I was joined by a brilliant panel to take a look back on a win that will love in the memory.

Enjoy!!

https://youtu.be/LRzRxkYvL40

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

Bonus Pod: 6 Nations Review

Ireland are Grand Slam champions and we couldn't pass up the opportunity not to bask in these feel good days.

I was joined by a brilliant panel to take a look back on a win that will love in the memory.

Enjoy!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mcDu5N0E1VE1mYzJHLpuB?si=UF3qtB_VQnWQ7CIQ_NF18w

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

So here we are. By this stage on Saturday, we will know if Johnny Sexton gets the perfect Six Nations send-off, or if England spoil the party.

Andy Farrell's men are on the cusp of greatness, a first grand slam win in Dublin!!

Can they do it? If last week, or the series in New Zealand are anything to go by... yes they can!

Enjoy! ☘️🏉

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/03/16/sextons-six-nations-send-off-could-be-of-grand-slam-proportions/

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

With Scotland tamed, Ireland are 4/5ths of their way to history. It wasn't easy, with more injuries and adversity than even Andy Farrell could have dreamed for.

Round 4 promised to be a cracker, but all it did was remind us of the gulf in class between the top 2 and the rest.

Enjoy!

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/03/14/ireland-and-france-prove-to-be-a-head-above-the-rest-in-round-4/

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

Must stop reading enjoyable reports of the England rugby game yesterday in time to get nervous about ours against Scotland later. #irelandrugby #teamofus

This Sunday, Ireland chase a coveted GS, but first must overcome a stiff Scottish challenge in Edinburgh.

Should they do so, then silverware is waiting for them. It's another big day for Andy Farrell's men, and they are not afraid of history.

Enjoy!

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/03/10/greatness-awaits-if-ireland-can-overcome-dangerous-scotland/

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

Breathless, exhausting and a lot of fun.

Round 3 of the Six Nations had it all, as Ireland close in on a first tile of the Andy Farrell era.

I took a look back over all the action below. Enjoy! #rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/02/27/2-classics-and-a-dud-six-nations-round-3-in-review/

New Article: Ireland v Italy Preview ☘🇮🇹

As Ireland look to keep grand slam dreams alive, the hosts seek a first home 6 Nations win in 10 years.

Enjoy! #IrelandRugby #SixNations #rugby

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/02/24/fresh-faced-irish-23-go-to-rome-with-grand-slam-dreams-alive/

After a brief delay, I am back to recap an exhausting weekend of Six Nations action.

I discuss the three game slate, with an understandable focus on the game of the season in Dublin. Can Ireland build and claim a 4th grand slam? I think so!

Enjoy! 🏉☘️ #rugby #IrelandRugby #SixNations

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/02/14/imperious-ireland-chase-grand-slam-as-scotland-go-back-to-back/

Good wins for Ireland and Scotland today. Will England turn up and win tomorrow? I think OFs days as captain are limited.

#englandrugby #scotlandrugby #irelandrugby

Six Nations Round 1 Review Article Now Live!! 🏉☘️

After a weekend like this, you can't not love the Six Nations. Three exciting games all of which bringing forth a number of talking points. I took a look back over all of it below.

Enjoy!!

#rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/02/06/six-nations-has-our-hearts-on-weekends-like-these/

Played 1, Won 1, and a try bonus point secured. It says a lot about the lofty standards set that Ireland's second half showing raised a few questions. Maybe it's the heat of the moment, but you would love if ireland could have really put Wales to the sword.

This complacency is something that has plagued Munster this season too; and it should be addressed in case of emergency.

Enjoy!! #rugby #SixNations #IrelandRugby

https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com/2023/02/05/ireland-and-munster-share-the-flaw-of-not-seeing-off-teams-but-thats-a-good-complaint/

Well made it, there’s a game down there somewhere. If the roof wasn’t closed I could give you 10 mins advanced warning on the weather. #walvire #IrelandRugby