Ireland face Russia and their own demons
02/10/2019
So we roll into game three of this world cup campaign and the rollercoaster of emotions continues to rumble onwards.
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Ireland v Italy, expectations versus reality
12/08/2019
After a self-imposed rugby break during the summer months to refresh and recharge after a tough season we find ourselves back in the old familiar green jersey, in the Aviva stadium welcoming our old friends Italy. This is a time of worry, complacency (new word for the new season) and even more worry coming off … More Ireland v Italy, expectations versus reality
Leinster v Munster – the psychological battle.
16/05/2019
I sit in my office chair slightly emotional. The club season is nearly over. The blue jersey is in need of its annual wash and to be put away for a few months in exchange for the retro green jersey. It has been a season of ups and downs for Leinster, so how will they … More Leinster v Munster – the psychological battle.
Leinster and Munster in Europe – a tail of 2 provinces
23/04/2018
Brought to you by The Couch pundit Podcast Spotify Stitcher ITunes The Couch Pundit – Facebook So half of Ireland marched into the semi-finals of the premier club competition in world rugby. 1 team dominating all that has stood before them, the other always playing tough but usually depending on magic to get them over the line. Who … More Leinster and Munster in Europe – a tail of 2 provinces
The clamour for Larmour (as in armour), visiting Italians and optimal outputs.
08/02/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast So now that we have finally gotten over the heart attack that was the final 41 phases of play and THAT kick in Paris, it is time to move on to the visit of Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
6 Nations tension, breaking ducks and never giving up.
05/02/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Are you not entertained? Was the opening weekend of the 6 Nations not exciting enough? If not, then I think your excitement-o-meter might be slightly different to mine. Concentrating on the match in Paris, Ireland went to take a win in a stadium that has been as … More 6 Nations tension, breaking ducks and never giving up.
The 6 Nations, Being favorites and playing a team with nothing to lose
01/02/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast So here we go! The 6 Nations Championship kicks off this weekend. Ireland and France have announced their team. The media on both sides is trying to keep the supporters calm. One side saying ‘it’s not as bad as it looks’, the other saying ‘calm down calm down’ … More The 6 Nations, Being favorites and playing a team with nothing to lose
Deja-Vu in the RDS, Blue jerseys and the big green jersey
08/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast Another weekend brings us to the end of the interprovincial matches of the Christmas New Year block before the teams head back into Europe. It is the second showing of where the Irish teams stack up against each other.
The Christmas round up, mid season review and new faces
02/01/2018
Brought to you by The Couch Pundit Podcast And so the festive season is over, the selection boxes have been emptied, turkeys feel safe again and the interprovincial derby’s are over for a few months. Going into the fixtures there appeared to be a big gap between Leinster and the rest. That appears to have … More The Christmas round up, mid season review and new faces
Interpros, dissection of the old enemy and new ideas
23/12/2017
Sow with the promise of far too much turkey, ham and roast potatoes ahead of us we settle into a festive season of sport. The interprovincial games happen over Christmas and it is a great marker to show where the Irish provinces are, especially coming off a massive international series in November and a double … More Interpros, dissection of the old enemy and new ideas
The Couch Pundit – episode 14
11/12/2017
Happy Monday! Rugby v football , the Irish provinces in Europe and the homme kick https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2&i=1000397055378
The Couch Pundit Podcast episode 13
08/12/2017
Happy Friday! Welcome to episode 13! Do listen, like, share and subscribe Twitter.com/nkeegan Thecouchpunditireland@gmail.com Facebook.com/thecouchpunditireland https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2#episodeGuid=thecouchpundit.podbean.com%2Fepisode-13-what-is-mtv-in-2017-brexit-transgender-power-lifters-and-time-magazine-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1
The Couch Pundit podcast – Episode 11
04/12/2017
Happy Monday! Keego tackles god, Brexit, politicians, rugby and muses about motorways https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2#episodeGuid=thecouchpundit.podbean.com%2Fepisode-11-god-brexit-tangents-rugby-and-the-familiar-ending-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1
The Couch Pundit – Episode 9
30/11/2017
Happy Thursday! Keego babbles on about dogs in restaurants, Conor McGregor, Munster rugby and needles a few opposition supporters https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-couch-pundit/id1315569500?mt=2&i=1000395465319
November wrap up, the old old enemy and the future
27/11/2017
And so it with a tear in my eye that I say goodbye to the November internationals of 2017. My favourite part of the sporting year is over again. Last year we have the All Blacks initiating gang war on the turf of Lansdowne road to close it off, this year we had a professional … More November wrap up, the old old enemy and the future
Ireland v Fiji, New Faces and a frustrating weekend.
20/11/2017
Another emotional weekend of Irish sport is behind us. Ireland took on the mighty Fiji in Lansdowne road on Saturday night and it was a game of 3 halves. Don’t let my ordinary level maths confuse you. But it was a game of 3 halves. The team selected kept only 2 started from the previous … More Ireland v Fiji, New Faces and a frustrating weekend.
Springboks, New faces, results and Bright Futures
13/11/2017
Well, that was unexpected. The might Springboks marched into Dublin with their heads up after running the All Blacks thisclose two weeks ago. They had the mind games going all week by talking up Ireland and being overly complimentary. Knowing that Ireland rarely stand up to the tag of favourites, the ‘Boks where needling through … More Springboks, New faces, results and Bright Futures
