CENTURIES OF EMIGRATION have left Ireland and Australia inextricably linked despite their geographical differences. Tomorrow, however, the two nations will be at war.
Not actual war, you understand, but sporty war. Yes, our best and brightest GAA and rugby players are going up against their counterparts in the two codes.
So, before the one off International Rules match throws in at 9.45 AM and the rugby Test kicks off at 4.30 PM, here’s a taster of some of the bragging rights that will be up for grabs.
Which nation’s Simpsons episode was better?
Enda Kenny v Tony Abbott
The battle of the ‘Prime Ministers’ could get a little sweaty.
Ireland v Australia: 11 battles that will be settled once and for all by sport tomorrow
CENTURIES OF EMIGRATION have left Ireland and Australia inextricably linked despite their geographical differences. Tomorrow, however, the two nations will be at war.
Not actual war, you understand, but sporty war. Yes, our best and brightest GAA and rugby players are going up against their counterparts in the two codes.
So, before the one off International Rules match throws in at 9.45 AM and the rugby Test kicks off at 4.30 PM, here’s a taster of some of the bragging rights that will be up for grabs.
Which nation’s Simpsons episode was better?
Enda Kenny v Tony Abbott
The battle of the ‘Prime Ministers’ could get a little sweaty.
Skippy…
v Fungi
Big W v Penneys
The Banshee…
v Bunyip
They’re both terrifying.
U2 V AC/DC
The battle of stupid hats that tourists love
Getting cheap Ryanair flights to Salou v Cheap Jetstar flights to Bali
The shocking headline head-to-head
Dinny v Alf
This classic Guinness ad…
V this awesome Tooheys ad
Who will prevail?
O’Connell: Ireland better prepared to face ‘super power’ Australia than last year
No compromise: The players Ireland need to perform Down Under this weekend
Originally published Friday, 16.00
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Australia Enda Kenny Ireland November Tests Rugby serious stuff skippy v fungi Tony Abbott Wallabies