Marvin Hagler and the Irish rugby connection

The Ireland squad’s audience with Hagler was arranged by Limerick’s very own Brian O’Brien

END GAME: 'Marvellous; Marvin Hagler, left, moves in on Sugar Ray Leonard during the third round of their 1987 world title fight. Leonard won with a split decision.

Marvin Hagler never fought in Australia, but he once made a promise to be ringside in Sydney at the 2003 Rugby World Cup final wearing a green scarf. 

All Ireland had to do was avoid being knocked out before then and The Marvellous One would be there.