Top 10 Sportsmanship Moments 2023

Copenhagen Fans sing Bobby Charlton song

Here are the Top Ten Sportsmanship Moments 2023 in reverse order. You can listen to these 10 x 1 minute stories presented by myself, PR Smith and hosted by BBC Radio London sports show anchorman, Phil Parry.  And/or you can read them below (plus watch some videos relating to some of the stories): in 10th … Read more

6 Nations Rugby Championship 2023 – Pre-Match Tension + Singing

^ Nations Wales v Ireland Pre-Match Excitement

The 6 Nations Rugby Championship – 2023 It’s back! Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales battle for the ancient honour of the  Triple Crown, while they plus France and Italy battle for the coveted 6 Nations Championship. This video, with over half a million views, let’s you feel the pride and intensity of this great competition. … Read more

No One Can Stop New Irish Rugby Cap Casey from Belting Out George Michael Classic in Rome

New cap Craig Casey sings a song

And why would they? Just look at the smiles of the established Irish rugby internationals as new cap, scrum half, Craig Casey belts out the George Michael classic. Great to see players having fun.  Casey perseveres with his song to the delight of his new Ireland teammates as they joined in on the chorus. The … Read more

Magic Mbanda – Italian Rugby Player Saves Lives (story 3)

Maxine Mbanda in protective clothing

Maxime Mbanda is a big man but he’s also a scared man. However, he has promised to face his fears and beat his fears and help to save other people’s lives. Maxine is the Italian flanker who is now driving ambulances carrying coronavirus patients to hospitals.  Sometimes taking virus-carrying patients from one hospital to another. … Read more

6 Nations 2018 Championship – Friendship, Honour, Respect & A Lot of Fun

Ireland v Wales was an extraordinarily exciting game of rugby

The 2018 6 Nations Rugby was an exciting contest full of  great rugby and wonderful sportsmanship moments. Here’s a few…… Fans Have Fun I am in Dublin for the Ireland v Wales 6 Nations match. It’s a big game. Two exciting teams. Both with a point to prove. As I walk down to Lansdowne Road’s Aviva … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2015 – A Photographic Celebration Of Sportsmanship

South African fan hugs Japanese fan

Rugby World Cup 2015 is exciting and compelling viewing as small nations shock big nations and favourites get beaten. But despite dreams being shattered and no matter what the result,  sportsmanship prevails in Rugby World Cup 2015. After the game, all players shake hands. Many embrace. Some even pray together (Fiji v Australia). And the … Read more

6 Nations Rugby Facts Fixtures & Quiz

Old Friends Become Enemies – Rugby 6 Nations Championship Yes it’s that time of year when old friends become enemies for 6 weeks. The 6 Nations Rugby Championship is back. Some say ‘normal hostilities are resumed’. Whichever way you look at it, the air tingles with excitement if you are lucky enough to get a … Read more

World Cup 2014 Best Sportsmanship Moments (Part 1/2)

PR Smith, author, sitting on couch with footballs on the wall

What a World Cup it’s been. Shocks, sensations, revelations, great football mixed with the odd  fear packed paranoid game, some crazy behaviour, wonderful goals, great celebrations, great fun, great fans,  – some of whom were literally out of this world and lots of great sportsmanship. Sit back relax and enjoy some of the great moments … Read more

Glasgow Celtic & Rangers Unite To Launch European Culture, Diversity & Sport (& Sportsmanship) Programme

Glasgow was a city divided by two football teams, two beliefs, two religions, two cultures with fierce animosity over the years. However much work has been done by open-minded people from both sides to unite youngsters and rid us of  out-dated bigotry. Rangers, Ally Dawson & Celtic’s David Hay hold the Great Moments Of Sportsmanship … Read more

Football’s Top 10 Sportsmanship Moments 2012/13

There were so many wonderful moments of sportsmanship in football to choose from, it was very difficult, however here’s the Top 10 moments we broadcasted with BBC Radio London yesterday (on the Phil Parry Sports Show). BBC Radio London Sports Show host, Phil Parry, invites PR Smith to list the Top 10 Football Sportsmanship Moments … Read more