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For those now self isolating or who will be indoors much more social distancing- or young lads who have no idea of our glory days (yes there were some)

A link below to a decent watch......

The Evolution of Irish Rugby - Running time 2 hours 25 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECoE6BlQZBk

If there is any demand or interest I'm happy to trove through the online archives to find old matches which would be worth a watch and a bit of discussion over the next few weeks / months. Enjoy!

Yes please
Thank you
7 days into likely 12 week quarantine ( over 70 with
underlying health problems including high BP exacerbated by being ST at Kingspan)

Bobbievee wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:16 am Yes please
Thank you
7 days into likely 12 week quarantine ( over 70 with
underlying health problems including high BP exacerbated by being ST at Kingspan)

Look after yourself mate

Bobbievee wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:16 am Yes please
Thank you
7 days into likely 12 week quarantine ( over 70 with
underlying health problems including high BP exacerbated by being ST at Kingspan)

Take care of yourself, we'll need you back at Ravenhill guldering once this is all over

Next up Great Irish Rugby Victories of The Television era

Great Irish Rugby Victories of The Television era (Part 1) - Running time 52 minutes 39 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6BXPCU-IF4

Great Irish Rugby Victories of The Television era (Part 2) - Running time 52 minutes 30 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdIWWJ628GQ

There is a small ad comes up at the bottom of the first video, in the top right hand corner of the advert itself this can be closed by clicking the X to improve your view.

Goes right back to 1964......

I am trying to find coverage of the 1983 Triple Crown Five Nations but struggling at the moment.

Great resources, thanks!

Many thanks for these, 9.
As a tiny contribution, who could ever tire of watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8KohOhVTYc ? Sheer beauty.

The year is 1983, highlights from all of Irelands games during this campaign.
Willie John McBride coached the side, Trevor RIngland and Doc Dave Irwin feature throughout, joined in the backline by Ollie Campbell in the form of his life.

Scotland vs Ireland 1983 Five Nations Rugby Highlights - 30mins 8 secs
Murrayfield, 15 January 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAJ-A-LvRfE

Ireland vs France 1983 Five Nations Rugby Highlights - 31mins 51secs
Lansdowne Road, 19 February
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8YoudInG9g

Wales vs Ireland 1983 Five Nations Rugby Highlights - 39mins 40 secs
Cardiff Arms, 5 March 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8r22mZUZ7U

Ireland vs England 1983 Five Nations Rugby Highlights - 24mins 11 secs
Lansdowne Road, 19 March 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frBdHwyEw3I

Some great memories and that long ago not all of the results were remembered.

Again an advert appears in the bottom of the screen on these videos, the advert can be closed by clicking on the x in the top right corner of the advert.

Enjoy!

Many thanks. Havnt watched them all yet but interesting how little time is lost taking penalties and conversions, what a shambles nearly all line outs were, and the science of preparing the "kicking tee" a la Hugo McNeill!

That's a fascinating set of programmes bringing back great memories.
I was at the home games and at the game in Cardiff which was a miserable experience surrounded by typically arrogant Welsh fans. Ireland hardly ever won there.
Younger fans should watch the way that scrums formed immediately the ref called them and were over in a few seconds. Wasn't that safer than the present day borefest?
I had forgotten how kickers of penalties, down the touch line, dug divots and set up the ball for a kick where the opposition got the throw in to the lineout. How silly it all seems now.

Rugby was a much different game where players sought space and were physically much lighter, And they all went to work on Monday morning whether down a coal pit or a professional office.

My favourite wee moment in the 'Evolution' was a dog running onto the pitch as the teams ran out before an early international and a bloke shooing it away.

Tribute to Willie John McBride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHqA7CoR64

solidarity wrote: ↑Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:30 pm My favourite wee moment in the 'Evolution' was a dog running onto the pitch as the teams ran out before an early international and a bloke shooing it away.

When was the last cockerel on the pitch at the stade de France?

Btw, I know Marler is a bit of a c0ck (and likes a feel of one) but he doesn't count

UlsterNo9 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:07 pm I am trying to find coverage of the 1983 Triple Crown Five Nations but struggling at the moment.

You'll never find it pal, Triple Crowns in 1982 & 85. *3 they shared the title with France having lost in Wales & beat the rest.

Good viewing mind you.

Just watched again the first 'Great Irish Rugby Victories' again. Points to ponder:
Mike Gibson featuring very prominently. The word mercurial' was invented to describe him.
Gibson taking a forearm shot to the face in the first Wales match. Clear red card these days
In the first Australia match, when Gibson's try was disallowed, the scrum had set before he was back in position!
Gibson's score and other contributions in the Scotland game in '70.
Celebrating a try in the black and white era consisted of a friendly word or possibly a handshake or a clap on the shoulder if emotions were running really high.