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St Declan’s selection for this match indicates what the warm up matches were for and contrasts him with the witless Lièvremont. In many regards, this team is the one that played in Bordeaux against France and the changes are indicative of Kidney’s interpretation of his squad’s form. Continue reading
Saint Declan looking a little bit like Khrushchev.
Declan Kidney has mixed up his selection for the game against Russia, but has stopped a long way short from naming a second-string side. Continue reading
It's his job to tell it like it is. It's Farrelly's job to regale us with stories of how difficult it is to get back to the team hotel after a night in Fergburger.
The Mole has long been a fan of Brendan ‘Fangio’ Fanning. His work during the World Cup to date has been excellent: there’s been loads of it, and the vast majority of it is incisive, well-constructed and informative. Here’s his take on Gamblor’s post-match interview. You know the one I’m talking about. Continue reading
Jeremy Guscott was known for his razor-sharp incisiveness and inventive lines of running. He brings those attributes to his career in rugby punditry: Continue reading
The Mole has been pretty surprised by the attitude of quite a few Aussie fans: Continue reading
Ireland 15 - 6 Australia
Mate ... I love you, mate. There. I've said it.
Adam Ashley Cooper was ladling it on pretty thick when it came to his opinion of his next opponent, Brian O’Driscoll: Continue reading
So who's going to be the one to tell him? Not in goals.
It’s time somebody said it out loud: Paul O’Connell’s looks are becoming a problem. No, that’s not right. Paul O’Connell’s carrying continues to be a problem. Continue reading
Given the performance of all the other under-dogs – and the conditions – Ireland’s first half performance was reasonable enough bar missed goalkicks. Continue reading
Digging Like a Demented Mole 