“It’s the biggest show in town.” Rugby has often been able to transcend Ireland’s divisions, and even today the country’s biggest professional sport brings people together like nothing else
During "The Troubles" -- the 30-year sectarian conflict that left more than 3,600 people dead -- tensions between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland were at an all-time high. But throughout this period, Ireland's rugby team continued to play under a single flag.
Blyde and Best on World Rugby Awards 03:41READ: Japan set to host 'special' World Cup as rugby steps into the unknownBuilding bridgesPlaying for Ireland during"The Troubles" wasn't without significant risk. In 1987 members of the Irish team were caught in a bombing incident while traveling across the border to national team training in Dublin. While captain David Irwin escaped unscathed, his teammate Nigel Carr missed the World Cup with the injuries he sustained.
Matches: Japan vs Ireland; South Africa vs Italy; Scotland vs Romania; Australia vs GeorgiaHide Caption 5 of 13 Photos: RWC 2019 venuesWhat: Hanazono Rugby StadiumMatches: Italy vs Namibia; Argentina vs Tonga; Georgia vs Fiji; USA vs TongaHide Caption 6 of 13 Photos: RWC 2019 venuesWhat: Kumamoto StadiumMatches: France vs Tonga; Wales vs Uruguay Hide Caption 7 of 13 Photos: RWC 2019 venuesWhat: Oita StadiumMatches: New Zealand vs Canada; Australia vs Uruguay; Wales vs Fiji; Quarterfinals 1...
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