Thursday, July 21, 2016

Front Five - 21.07.16

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

We're fully behind the proposed Six Nations calendar move here at Harpin Manor


In 1948 when Jack Kyle inspired Ireland to the Slam...it started on New Year’s Day and finished on 29 March


Adam Hathaway - Rugby World

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Fittingly, when the men from the west secured their first win at Thomond Park in 29 years they were dressed as superheroes


Will Slattery - Irish Independent

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Although BOD would make most people’s ‘all-time XVs’, as a captain he should be held in equal regard.


Paul Wassell - Pundit Arena

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Instead of resting on its laurels, New Zealand rugby has given itself an adrenaline shot and taken its high octane style to another level.


Sam Worthington - Fox Sports

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...presumably we'll get to see how and when he developed the ability to go undetected in terms of offsides for the officials.


Mikey Traynor - Balls.ie

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Feel free to share any interesting links you spot yourself about t’internet by email, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, blog comment or carrier pigeon – whatever works for you. JLP

Note - views expressed in "Front Five" links do not necessarily reflect those of HarpinOnRugby


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