Episode 1150: Ulster’s New Head Coach, Grobler Gone, Katie Taylor Winning World Titles But Not Winning Her Fair Share Of Attention
Ulster Rugby couldn’t get the bonus point win against Munster that would have given them a sniff at a Pro14 playoff place, and now face a battle to even qualify for next year’s Champions Cup. Shane Horgan give us his view on a turbulent, depressing season for them, the arrival of their new head coach Dan McFarland, and John Muldoon’s emotional send-off at the Sportsground on Saturday.
“Conversion scored by number eight, John Muldoon!”#ThanksMul #CONvLEI pic.twitter.com/urKMD8qDeM
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) April 28, 2018
Katie Taylor unified world titles in the ring in Brooklyn on Saturday night, but judging by the online reaction as it happened, there weren’t many watching at home in Ireland. Michael Foley of The Sunday Times tries to figure out why her achievements still aren’t capturing our imagination as a country.
Ireland, we’ve a unified boxing world champion ???????????????????? https://t.co/AEZxITHuQg
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) April 29, 2018
A great feeling to wake up as Unified World Champion! Thanks to everyone for the support. #AllTheBelts pic.twitter.com/rqoF8P8VIk
— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) April 29, 2018
Plus there’s Ken feeling disrespected, showboater’s guilt, and the pride of the Arabian world.
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Is Steven Gerrard mad to even consider taking over at Rangers? We speak to @KieranCanning about Rangers, Celtic and the 'no-brainer' decision to make for Stevie G https://t.co/ynVBnTXBuk pic.twitter.com/nrvuetcA6n
— Second Captains (@SecondCaptains) April 30, 2018