Trinity has an incredible array of sporting societies available to students. Whether they want to try their hand at a new hobby or train eight nights a week for fame and glory, there is something for everyone. But occasionally, it …
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What happens now?
The world of sport is left in limbo as Covid-19 sweeps the globe
This time of year is usually a joyful one for sports fans. We were promised, amongst other things, a Premier League run-in, Euro 2020, the conclusion of the Six Nations, the British Open, Royal Ascot, the Olympics, and a trilogy …
Six Nations Review: A look back at a turbulent tournament
While the championship came to a premature conclusion, there was still plenty of action
The 2020 Six Nations Championship was set to be the beginning of a new era of European rugby. A new decade, four new coaches, and several teams looking to dust off the cobwebs after some turbulent World Cup performances. However, …
Five ways you can keep active within the bounds of social distancing
From walking to Wii Fit, there are plenty of ways to stay active whilst staying safe
In the current circumstances, keeping active is perhaps more important than ever, as we are challenged to really think outside of the box in regard to maintaining our current fitness levels and stopping ourselves from diving head first into a …
Funding for women in sport: the challenge of Covid-19
Sport’s cure for the coronavirus cannot come at the expense of female athletes
Elite rugby referee and former Ireland international Joy Neville spoke last week on The Dugout podcast about the challenging circumstances the women’s team faced during her playing days. In particular, she recalls their journey to France for the Six Nations …
Out of Left Field: DU Table Tennis
Captain Oran Donovan discusses tournaments, getting involved, and bringing something different to Trinity’s top table
There aren’t many children who run around their back gardens screaming the name of their favourite table tennis player having played a game of ping pong. (That said, the only ping pong they’ve ever played in their back garden is …
From Belvo to Belfield: Hugh O’Sullivan’s Leinster journey
O’Sullivan talks about the trials and tribulations of balancing college and a career
Over the last few years, Leinster have enjoyed a sustained period of success, dominating domestic and European rugby. They have only lost two games in the Heineken Champions Cup since 2017/18 and in the Guinness Pro14, they are currently on …
The death of the half-time team talk
Modern coaches have abandoned aggressive team talks, with some ditching their rousing remarks altogether
Anyone who has ever seen Any Given Sunday will agree that the standout moment in that film is Al Pacino’s final team talk. Here, Pacino’s character, Tony D’Amato, opens his heart to his players and urges them to come together …
Out of left field: DU Ultimate Frisbee
DUUFC President Andrew Cleary looks back on the development of the sport in Trinity and why he has high hopes for its future
For many of us uninitiated, frisbee is a summertime staple on the rare occasions the sun decides to show in Ireland, and is a great way of spending time with your dog. While the sport of ultimate frisbee, unfortunately, lacks …
Respect in rugby: A look at one of the sport’s crumbling cornerstones
Are the recent abusive episodes indicative of a wider problem in rugby?
“Rugby is a hooligan’s game played by gentlemen”. This age-old maxim has been used to describe the respectful nature that accompanies one of the most physically brutal ball sports out there. Second rows who are built like skyscrapers defer to …