Nelson Mandela was celebrated for attending the 1995 rugby World Cup final in a Springbok jersey. It was seen as a political master stroke to unite the country. Sport and politics have always been linked even if it is impossible to know where to draw the line. The controversy over the Ireland and Israel matches… Read more

Ireland are scheduled to play Israel twice in the coming week. Most Irish people would prefer if these games did not go ahead. My own opinion is that the players should take the field and do little else. Allow Israel to score freely. In that way, the players fulfil their obligations and also make the… Read more