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posted on May 30, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Munster take their second European title Sat. was Heineken Cup final day, with Munster looking for their second title, while Toulouse were hunting for their fourth European Cup. Some called billed it the beast against the beauty but while this game was only occasionally beautiful it was a totally gripping game.
In recent seasons Munster have signed more international players and while these imports didn't manage to score they certainly came close and created some lovely plays.
This was a hugely emotional game due to a number of reasons; the main one being that it was Declan Kidney's last game in charge as he is moving to take over the running of Ireland's national side. Leaving the question of where do Munster go from here for another to answer.
The compulsory YouTube highlights and of course the pre-game Gift Grub sketch
posted on May 25, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
"This fella, Ronaldo, he's a cod" RTE's TV pundits show they really don't like Cristiano Ronaldo (via). Why does he seem to polarise opinion in a way that other players don't?
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
40 games down With the pool stages of the RWC over it is time for the remaining 8 nations to look ahead. For some of thos going home there are high points to reflect upon; for others the hatchets are waiting.
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Sportsmanship hasn't gone away. Last month the Carling Cup match between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest was abandoned after Clive Clarke suffered a heart attack. At the time Forest were leading, so, in a sporting gesture Leicester allowed Forest a "free goal" at the start of the rematch.
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Whiffle hurling. Like the Irish sport, only with whiffle ball and bats. And a sombrero, apparently (see video). Looks like fun.
posted to Other at 3:53 PM CDT
FIFA suspends Iraq soccer association. Endangers qualifying for WC 2010
posted to Soccer at 9:16 AM CDT
CNN are just reporting that FIFA have lifted the ban
posted at 5:26 AM CDT on May 29
Munster take their second European title Sat. was Heineken Cup final day, with Munster looking for their second title, while Toulouse were hunting for their fourth European Cup. Some called billed it the beast against the beauty but while this game was only occasionally beautiful it was a totally gripping game.
In recent seasons Munster have signed more international players and while these imports didn't manage to score they certainly came close and created some lovely plays.
This was a hugely emotional game due to a number of reasons; the main one being that it was Declan Kidney's last game in charge as he is moving to take over the running of Ireland's national side. Leaving the question of where do Munster go from here for another to answer.
The compulsory YouTube highlights and of course the pre-game Gift Grub sketch
posted to Other at 6:49 AM CDT
Aye, the supporters in Limerick got treated to a three man haka at their celebrations yesterday, that's a sign that we have more southern players than we're used to :)
Course it isn't great news for Irish rugby, the big three might manage to gather a couple of quid together, but in comparison to the major English and French clubs they have a miniscule budget.
posted at 10:16 AM CDT on May 26
"So although it was an excellent season, we are still disappointed."
posted to Soccer at 10:28 PM CDT
Chelsea are going through managers like a hot knife through butter.
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Grant, but it seemed likely that no matter the result from Moscow he'd be shown the door.
posted at 6:03 AM CDT on May 25
Puerto Rican Track Kills Losing Thoroughbreds In Puerto Rico, many thoroughbreds never make it off the track alive. "More than 400 horses, many in perfect health, are killed each year by lethal injection at a clinic tucked behind the Hipodromo Camarero racetrack, chief veterinarian Jose Garcia told The Associated Press after checking clinic log books going back seven years." Hipodromo Camarero, the territory's only thoroughbred racetrack, races a stable of 1,300 horses five days a week.
posted to Other at 12:01 PM CDT
A lot of the problems with rehoming racehorses is that they need a lot of work to turn them from animals who only need to run into animals that are safe to handle and can listen to what their rider wants. It isn't the fault of the horses, they aren't trained to obey aids that a general all-rounder needs to learn.
To be totally honest, if the killings are done humanely then I don't have a huge problem with it. It is sad, and in a perfect world it wouldn't be done, but this isn't a perfect world.
posted at 6:56 AM CDT on May 18
Unbeaten Big Brown comes through to win Kentucky Derby. Big Brown backed up his trainer's boasts with an explosive finishing kick and won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, a commanding victory turned somber by the fatal breakdown of the filly Eight Belles on horse racing's biggest day.
posted to Other at 6:40 PM CDT
Horse-racing is most dangerous sport out there for the athletes involved. I've no great love for flat racing. The horses are too young to be running like that so many times in close succession. Not to mention over bred. They run for a year and then either end up on the rubbish pile or retire in glory.
But I still enjoy the odd National Hunt race. In many ways more dangerous than flat racing, but the horses are around for so much longer, often becoming such iconic figures.
posted at 7:48 AM CDT on May 4
A recent article in Scientific American says that there is a lot of work being put into preventing these break-downs. Hard to tell if it'll work or not, but at least something is being done.
It also points out that although there is speculation over inherited defects, as of yet, there isn't really any proof one way or the other.
posted at 7:00 AM CDT on May 18
Chelsea beat Liverpool, set up final battles with Man Utd for Premier League and Champions League Chelsea broke their Liverpool and Champions League jinx with a 3-2 (4-3 aggregate) win to move into the final against Premier League leaders Manchester United. Has this ever happened before, where the same top two domestic teams (they are tied on points but United has far superior goal difference with two matches to go) are also in the Champions League final?
posted to Soccer at 4:25 PM CDT
I wanted Liverpool to win. Mainly because of my dislike for Drogba. But then the whole Lampard thing...
So I was happy for him.
Think I'll be cheering on Man Utd in the final though.
posted at 4:37 AM CDT on May 1
10 spectacles of sport to see before you die. Including the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Grand Sumo Tournaments, and the Kentucky Derby.
posted to General at 10:20 AM CDT
There are always going to be the "but what about X sport" in these lists. That's part of the fun, imo, seeing what one person would include and another would exclude. That being said, most of those on the list look like they'd be worth a trip.
I'd include the Super Bowl too though, and I'm not even American.
posted at 4:08 AM CDT on April 30
"This fella, Ronaldo, he's a cod" RTE's TV pundits show they really don't like Cristiano Ronaldo (via). Why does he seem to polarise opinion in a way that other players don't?
posted to Soccer at 3:44 AM CDT
I'm not sure if this warrants an FPP. So I won't cry if it gets deleted, just thought it was an interesting clip, and perspective from some former players.
I've never been a huge fan of Ronaldo. He scores some great goals, but overall, as Dunphy says, his behaviour on the pitch makes me admire him less. Yes, I hate that I'm agreeing with Eamonn Dunphy, but it happens sometimes.
posted at 3:49 AM CDT on April 25
Or to put it another way, why do people take such an instant dislike to him?
- I'd agree owlhouse, only there are those out there who are rabid fans of his, proclaiming him the greatest footballer of the time. And of course there is a segment of female fans out there who think he is sex on legs. I really don't see it. To me he looks like a big gangly calf, only without the cute factor. I think it is because those earrings he tends to wear remind me of the ear tags that cattle wear.
posted at 5:22 AM CDT on April 25
Also JJ I have to agree with you about Drogba. He is another footballer that I just can't stand, purely because of his skills in falling over.
posted at 5:26 AM CDT on April 25
So he's the best player, does wonders for my Fantasy team too squealy, and yet we still aren't fans :)
posted at 7:36 AM CDT on April 28
Irish Power Rankings Celebrating the top active Irish sports personalties.
posted to General at 10:32 PM CDT
It's a close run thing between BOD & ROG, especially given how crap the rugby has been this year.
Course for real Irish sports stars you'd want to mention the likes of Joe Canning or Colm Cooper.
posted at 5:35 AM CDT on March 18
Italian to lead the Irish. Don Giovanni Trappatoni (late of Juventus, AC and Inter Milan, and now the mighty Red Bulls Salzburg) will become Ireland manager in May. With Don Fabio in charge of England, when will the other Home Countries get on the bandini wagon?
posted to Soccer at 12:45 PM CDT
The reaction here so far is mostly positive. There are a few comments being made regarding the fact that business man Denis O'Brien will be paying half of Trappatoni's salary.
I'm in a positive frame of mind at the moment, so I say yay!
posted at 3:44 AM CDT on February 14
wfrazerjr proper hurling is more fun. Canada does have some GAA clubs so you might be able to see some yourself, if you really want to :)