‘To say Cork can’t be the base for Munster is disingenuous’: Moss Finn on rugby's disconnect and closing his famous shop

Two tries on a spring afternoon, nearly 40 years ago, put Moss Finn in the Irish sports pantheon, but recently he’s been in the news for a different reason. After over 140 years in business, the family sports shop on Finn’s Corner closed down last week. He spoke to Michael Moynihan about the modern game, the older game, and everything in between

When we meet, he points out that he’s only three days retired, but Moss Finn — neat and compact, much the same build as in his days as a flying winger — will acclimatise.