September 2023 – Great Moments Of Sportsmanship

Why Did Irish Football Fans Sing French National Anthem?

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Paul Smith

France v Republic of Ireland European qualifier in 2005. Thousands of Irish fans started singing, well actually, humming, the French National Anthem, with great gusto. In fact, so much gusto that the French fans stopped, stared and listened in utter surprise with the Irish fans. A smiling Brian Kerr, Irish manager, said it helped calm … Read more

French Rugby Sportsmanship Surprised & Delighted Irishman

January 1, 2024September 5, 2023 by Paul Smith

With the Rugby World Cup 2023 just a few days away, the atmosphere in France, the hosts, and around the world is building. Some great rugby and with it, will come great sportsmanship stories. A quick classy French sportsmanship story involving Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll, leads to another French sportsmanship story which leads to a Maori … Read more