PASSION AND PROFESSIONALISM

One of the most sage pieces of advice offered to RTÉ head of sport Ryle Nugent was that if he survived the first 10 years without people liking or disliking his rugby commentary, he might just make it. On the eve of his 15th season behind the mic, he evidently succeeded.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Kieran Shannon
Kieran Shannon
Kieran Shannon is an award-winning sportswriter renowned for big interviews, insightful columns and an unrelenting focus on high‑performance sport.

‘This must be it for Ronan O’Gara... Drop at goal! GRAND SLAM AT STAKE!... HE’S GOTT ITT! YES! WOHOO! Would you believe that?!’

NO matter how things work out, he won’t approach that climax today.

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