When Mick McCarthy was appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland on November 25 2018, most fans breathed a sigh of relief, as McCarthy was seen as a safe pair of hands to guide Ireland through the process of qualifying …
Reflecting on the Joe Schmidt era
The Ireland coach will leave a glorious legacy
Joe Schmidt recently announced that he would be retiring from coaching after the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan, in order to focus on his family life. The New Zealand-born coach has, recent results aside, had an incredible time as …
Domestic reform needed in Irish football
A new vision is needed to elevate the League of Ireland’s standard
When the news broke that Declan Rice had finally ended the speculation around his international future, there was a collective sigh around Ireland. While outwardly football fans seemed to be preparing for this exact scenario, most still hoped that perhaps …
Resign or get sacked: the ideal managerial exit
The nature of a coach’s departure can have massive consequences for players
In a recent article for the Daily Mail, former England Rugby coach Clive Woodward criticised the decisions of Steve Hansen and Rassie Erasmus to announce that they are stepping down as the coaches of New Zealand and South Africa respectively, …
Schumacher’s influence in Formula 1 cannot be forgotten
Since his accident in 2014, the Red Baron’s legacy has been largely ignored
Michael Schumacher is regarded widely as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. The most successful driver in the history of the sport, the German holds numerous records such as most Grand Prix wins (91), most World …
Trinity beaten by physical Leixlip Zalgiris
Trinity Men’s Basketball lost out in a controversial encounter
Score: 74-49
Trinity Men’s Basketball team suffered a heavy loss in controversial circumstances on Friday night as they lost 74-49 to Leixlip Zalgiris in Dublin Men’s Basketball Division 3. Trinity, who currently sit mid-table in the division, were overcome by …
Old-school coaching tactics have no place in modern football
Charlie Giese explains why managers such as O’Neill and Mourinho must get with the times
Both at club level and internationally, the footballing world has seen many football managers coming under scrutiny for failing to adapt their coaching styles to modern times. José Mourinho is in the news constantly at the moment as the media …
The rise of the sports podcast
Charlie Giese charts the success of this innovative medium, examining how it has captured the imagination of sports fans, both novice and expert alike
Gone are the days of reading the paper to find out the latest football gossip, who’s being tipped to win this year’s All Ireland, or to find out about the latest FAI scandal. This might be expected with the rise …
Trinity Basketball outlast experienced Barrow side
An energetic second half showing earns the Men’s team their first win
Trinity College 71
Barrow Rovers 54
Trinity Men’s Basketball “A” team overcame a strong challenge from Barrow Rovers on Friday, as they ran out a 71-54 victory in the Sports Centre. The visitors were the better side in the early …
The moral dilemma of representing your country
Charlie Giese examines the divisive and complicated issue of national identity in sport
The question of national identity and its importance in sport has become ever more prevalent in recent years. As the barriers between countries are slowly broken down and dual citizenship becomes more common, this was bound to become a major …