Saturday 8 October, 2011
Simon Hick’s Match Report: The good, the bad and the inexplicable
A muted coda to the careers of its most talented generation, Ireland’s quarter-final performance against Wales defied explanation.
Sunday 2 October, 2011
Match report: Ireland show the world they’re here to play
Declan Kidney’s men progress after impressive win over Azzurri.
Friday 30 September, 2011
Simon Hick’s View from the Frontline: You will meet a tall, dark stranger
Declan Kidney has gambled a lot on Conor Murray’s being the man to do a job at scrum half – in just his second senior Ireland start.
Thursday 29 September, 2011
Simon Hick’s View from the Frontline: Sexton needs to kick on, even if he’s dropped
It looks like Ronan O’Gara will start against the Italians. but this set-back could be the making of his Leinster counterpart.
Tuesday 27 September, 2011
Simon Hick’s View from the Frontline: Eat, sleep, breathe sport
When it comes to sport in New Zealand, rugby union is only the tip of iceberg, writes Simon Hick in his latest World Cup dispatch.
Monday 26 September, 2011
Simon Hick’s View from the Frontline: the greening of New Zealand
The Aviva crowds, with the odd exception, have had an ‘entertain me’ feel to them. This group in New Zealand, though, come to do the entertaining.
Sunday 25 September, 2011
Simon Hick’s View from the Frontline: a case of try, try again
Declan Kidney will have lots to ponder after a professional display in Rotarua, writes Simon Hick in New Zealand.
Wednesday 21 September, 2011
View from the Frontline: Simon Hick’s World Cup dispatches, Part 3
“One country looking on at this bluff-fest with a worried interest is Ireland. You wouldn’t do it to us France, would you – go and get all high and mighty and try to win the game?”
Monday 19 September, 2011
View from the Frontline: Simon Hick’s World Cup dispatches, Part 3
“All international rugby players have won the DNA lottery. Ferris won the lottery, then gambled it all on red.”
Sunday 18 September, 2011
View from the Frontline: Simon Hick’s World Cup dispatches, Part 2
“The truth is the thousands that have made their way here don’t fit with our current negative image of ourselves – the snivelling trembling wretches of the recession are still at home jangling copper coins in their pockets.”
Saturday 17 September, 2011
Match report: Relentless Ireland reignite the dream
Simon Hick reports from Eden Park as Ireland beat Australia to blow Pool C – and the Rugby World Cup – wide open.
Friday 16 September, 2011
View from the Frontline: Simon Hick’s World Cup dispatches, Part 1
Les Kiss believes that this group of Irish players deserve better than they’ve got so far. What’s going wrong, asks Simon Hick.
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