Ireland’s missing link?

LOST in all the hype about the Irish win over South Africa on Saturday was an equally stirring against-the-odds rugby win across the pond.

With a 24-12 triumph over world champions Australia, their greatest home victory in the 96-year Test history between the two sides, Great Britain reached the final of the Rugby League Tri-Nations championship. Starring on the wing for Great Britain? One Brian Carney.

No, I have not changed my rugby allegiance to League, and no, I have not become a cheerleader for Great Britain, especially not at the expense of this outstanding Irish union team.