
101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments
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101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is a collection of priceless anecdotes from the field, with interviews from Moss Keane, Mick Galwey, Peter Clohessy and plenty more, plus a foreword by the legendary Tony Ward.
From Lansdowne Road to Thomond Park, from Connacht to Ulster and Leeside to the Lions, these are some of the most unexpected tales of Irish rugby legends, like when . . .
- BRIAN O'DRISCOLL HOSTED A BOND GIRL
- PAUL O'CONNELL MET PRINCE WILLIAM
- RORY BEST TURNED INTO SLEEPING BEAUTY
- AND JAMES LOWE MADE A STRANGE REQUEST OF THE GARDAÍ
This book offers a unique glimpse into the funniest moments that have happened on and off the pitch with some of rugby's greatest characters.
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Content
- Intro
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by Tony Ward
- Introduction
- 1. The Girl on the Train: Ollie Campbell Takes the Luas
- 2. The Spy Who Didn't Love Him: Michael Cheika Gets a Text
- 3. Simply the Best? Captain Sleeping Beauty
- 4. When Paulie Met Prince William: Paul O'Connell Remembers Eight Hundred Years of Oppression
- 5. Bye Braveheart: Willie Duggan's Funeral
- 6. The Strife of Brian: Brian O'Driscoll Makes a Mistake
- 7. Sex On Fire: Johnny Sexton Gets Engaged
- 8. Out of South Africa: CJ Stander Signs for Munster
- 9. The Humbling of the Great O'Reilly: Tony O'Reilly Visits Cardiff Arms Park
- 10. Lifting a Finger: Gary Halpin Shocks the All Blacks
- 11. Power to the People: Jim Glennon Enters Politics
- 12. Top of the Bill: Ireland v Scotland 1978
- 13. Not on Bended Knee: Con Houlihan Is Injured
- 14. When Fergie Helped Belvo: Alex Ferguson Befriends Rugby School
- 15. The Ambassador's Ball: Hugo MacNeill Is Honoured
- 16. The O'Driscoll Redemption: Drico Gets Arrested
- 17. Leaving on a Jet Plane: O'Gara v Sexton
- 18. Our Willie Is Bigger than Your Condom: Ireland v France 1985
- 19. Gatland Drops O'Driscoll: The 2013 Lions Tour
- 20. Bless Me Father: Paul O'Connell Goes to Confession
- 21. The Mighty Quinn: Mick Quinn Plays for Ireland
- 22. No Ordinary Joe: Joe Schmidt Has Problems
- 23. Time Gentlemen Please: Ireland Win the 2018 Grand Slam
- 24. The Scummy Irish: Eddie Is Not Steady
- 25. No Smoking: Joe Lays Down the Law
- 26. Leinster's Inspirational Speech: Leinster v Northampton
- 27. Lowe Point: Leinster Do the Double
- 28. Civil War: Campbell v Ward
- 29. Rugby Spirits in the Sky: Bod Meets God
- 30. Big Mac: Willie John's Education
- 31. Sleeping Beauty: Willie Duggan Has Sweet Dreams
- 32. Doyler's Disciple: Mick Doyle Changes the Face of RTÉ
- 33. Bundee as Sherlock Holmes: Aki Saves the Day
- 34. Daly Chores: Ireland Win the 1948 Grand Slam
- 35. English Lessons: Mick English Tours with the Lions
- 36. We Are the Champions: Ulster Are European Champions
- 37. Trumped: Franno Becomes a Twitter Star
- 38. Shakin All Over: Archie O'Leary Succeeds in Rugby and Racing
- 39. The Keane Edge: Kerry Win the Munster Final
- 40. No John Bull: John Hayes Eats Out
- 41. My Heart Will Go On: Donncha's Titanic Performance
- 42. From Down Under: Campo Joins Old Belvedere
- 43. Love Story: Jim McCarthy Is Enchanted
- 44. Clawsome: Peter Clohessy Makes His Mark
- 45. Touch Wood: Keith Wood Becomes a Lions Legend
- 46. The George Best of Rugby: Geordan Murphy Stars for Leicester
- 47. Orgasmic: Mick Galwey Shows No Fear
- 48. The Wizard of Oz: Rob Henderson Plays for the Lions
- 49. Donal's Gems: Donal Lenihan Calls It As It Is
- 50. The Flying Finn: Moss Finn Wins the Triple Crown
- 51. Labour of Love: Dick Spring's Successes and Failures
- 52. McGann the Man: Barry McGann's Weighty Matters
- 53. A Passage to Romania: Leinster Tour Romania
- 54. Alarm-ing: Tom Clifford Lays Down the Law
- 55. Little and Large: Ciaran Fitzgerald Plays in an All-Ireland Final
- 56. Poppy-Cock: Nick Popplewell's Lions Tour
- 57. Neil Down: Simon Geoghegan Lights up the Irish Attack
- 58. Verbal Lynch Mob: Seán Lynch Stars for the Lions
- 59. The Life of O'Reilly: Tony O'Reilly Speaks
- 60. Number Two to the Number Two: Eddie O'Sullivan Assists Warren Gatland
- 61. Knock Your Socks Off: Ian McKinley Becomes a Pundit
- 62. Patty's Pearls of Wisdom: The Education of Colin Patterson
- 63. Phone in: Terry Kennedy Tours in South Africa
- 64. Deano: Paul Dean Makes His Debut
- 65. A Holy Show: The 1987 World Cup
- 66. Better Bad Days: Ireland Win Wooden Spoon
- 67. Mercy Killing: Peter Clohessy Takes Action
- 68. A Ray of Hope: Ray McLoughlin Upsets Gareth Edwards
- 69. No Mistletoe but Lots of Wine: Moss Has a Party
- 70. Ray of Sunshine: Dr John O'Driscoll Shines in Crises
- 71. Dopey: Tom Clifford's Captaincy
- 72. The Gospel According to Luke: Paul O'Connell Rooms with Peter Clohessy
- 73. In Search of Rudolph: Moss and Willie Play for the Lions
- 74. Doctor's Surgery: Karl Mullen's Delivery
- 75. Murphy's Law: Johnny Murphy Makes His Mark
- 76. Slam-tastic: Paul O'Connell Helps Ireland Win the Grand Slam
- 77. The Terrible Twins: Galwey and Clohessy
- 78. Hot Stuff: Moss in Dubai
- 79. Superstitious Minds: Rodney O'Donnell in Australia
- 80. Tales of the Unexpected: Trevor Brennan Saves the Day
- 81. Captain Fantastic: Willie Duggan Captains Ireland
- 82. Amazing Grace: Tom Grace Captains Ireland
- 83. International Relations: Mick Quinn Makes Friends
- 84. Dear John: John Robbie Settles in South Africa
- 85. The Lion King: The Legend of Willie John
- 86. Word Perfect: A Speech for All Seasons
- 87. Bum Deal: O'Gara's Game
- 88. Leave It to Mr O'Brien: Des O'Brien Meets the President
- 89. All Creatures Great and Small: The Legend of Deero
- 90. Backhander: Munster Are Robbed
- 91. Bon Voyage: Moss Keane Tours Australia
- 92. Top of the Props: Phil O'Callaghan Tours with Ireland
- 93. Tom and Murphy: Tom Kiernan Goes Shopping
- 94. Snakes Alive: Irish International Makes an Impression
- 95. Understated: Moss Keane Has a Party
- 96. Medically Bewildering: Ken Kennedy's Lions Tour
- 97. More Sex Please. We're British and Irish: Moss and Willie go on Tour
- 98. Big Mal: Malcolm O'Kelly's Trip
- 99. A Stitch in Time: Ireland Tour Fiji
- 100. What's the Name of the Game? Tony Ward's Question of Sport
- 101. Fit the Bill: Bill Clinton Seeks a Saviour
- The Final Whistle
- Nevin: Never to Be Forgotten
- Acknowledgements
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