The Coronavirus’ Effect On The World Of Rugby With Byrne, Farrell, McNamara & Griggs

03/15/20 • 13 min

The coronavirus brought the entire sporting world to a drastic halt of late. The Six Nations has been postponed with Andy Farrell, Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs and U20’s head coach Noel McNamara reacting to the news. Meanwhile, Leinster and Ireland legend Shane Byrne also had his say on the ‘unprecedented’ events which have transpired.

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On this weeks’ episode we were joined by Andy Farrell, Noel McNamara and Adam Griggs as Ireland’s Six Nations campaign was halted amid the coronavirus outbreak. Leinster and Ireland legend Shane Byrne also reacted to the ‘unprecedented’ events at hand. Elsewhere, we heard from St Pats head coach Stephen O’Donnell, Sligo Rovers treasurer David Rowe and Off The Ball’s Dan McDonnell on how the outbreak will effect the League of Ireland. Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland women’s manager Vera Pauw spoke following their recent Euro qualifying victories over Greece and Montenegro while former boy in green Darren O’Dea had his say on the future of the Ireland camp ahead of the crucial Euro qualifier v Slovakia following the covid-19 outbreak.

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