MAYO AND DUBLIN came through their respective All-Ireland semi-final showdowns at the weekend to set up a final clash on 17 September.
For his exploits in Mayo’s replay victory over Kerry on Saturday, the man-of-the-match award went to Colm Boyle, while Jack McCaffrey’s heroics for Dublin earned him the individual accolade from their win against Tyrone yesterday.
McCaffrey got the nod over Dublin team-mates James McCarthy and Con O’Callaghan, who were also nominated:
McCaffrey and Boyle will go head-to-head at Croke Park for Sam Maguire glory next month, having met previously in championship fare in the 2015 semi-final.
But do you agree with the man-of-the-match award winners, or do you think players other than Boyle and McCaffrey should have got the nod in the two games?
Let us know in the comments section below….
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Might have missed it but did the IRFU ever clarify why Ireland is the only top tier nation, possibly one of the only rugby nations, that never invested in 7s? Is there actually a good reason? The 7s circuit is huge, a 7s event in Dublin would be class, it always attracts a crowd.
They did, they said that costs were too high and were better spent on the 15s game. It was David Nucifora that convinced them that it would be an effective pathway for developing players that may otherwise slip through. I’ve seen it suggested that they would have to be seen to be running a 7s program to help with the RWC2023 bid. Not sure about that one though.
There are 7s events in Ireland. Dublin 7s was about a month ago in Donnybrook. Then obviously there’s Kinsale 7s which has a big draw.
Think he meant a world series event
Spain got the last spot in the last second of the final against Samoa . They had beaten Ireland in the quarters . Ireland did well to get so far considering they have only one full season under their belts.
Definitely. Qualification for 2020 was always the goal so to get so close for 2016 is great encouragement.
Sean, what’s the story with Olympic qualification? Has that ship sailed or are we still in with a chance?
Spain got the last spot