I was in the upper Davin and it was €90. Poor value. Tha atmosphere was terrible I thought but the game wasn't great so that reflected on the crowd. I have attended the last five internationals thet we have played them in soccer and there is obviously no comparison in the atmosphere.
Well now you know i dont know all the words.(just as well as i will never sing it) It sounds like a generic anthem written in 5 mins. I heard a guy on the radio who made the serious point that if "National anthem software existed it would throw out something like Irelands call". If the original anthem was ok by Willie John for all those years then why change.
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
The fact that there is far more potential and momentum behind the rugby team, and there has been for some time, has a great deal to do with it, in my opinion.
The rugby team overtook the football team's place in the nation's psyche some years ago. Qualification for the World Cup and the subsequent European Championships will bring them level pegging. For me though, rugby will only continue to grow in popularity in our country, crucially because of the professional and successful existance of the Provinces.
However I do see it chipping away at the GAA rather than football - which isn't a bad thing.
I think this needs to be questioned. In certain parts of the country (and on RTE) it may appear that Rugby has overtaken football but if you go into quite a few pubs in Dublin and elsewhere in the country on the day of a six nations game there is a fair chance you will find lads crowded round the television watching the Premiership. The RTE viewing figures for sporting events is probably a fair indication of the population's preferences and in this regard I believe the competitive football games usually draw consistently larger figures.
"There's man all over for you, blaming on his boots the fault of his feet" - Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
cause its rubbishwhy cant they play danny boy maybe
anyway i wouldnt go to a rugby game even if i got free tickets - jeez
Wouldnt be one for rugby but I was at the World Cup games in Australia a few years
back. Hadnt a clue of the rules (still dont) but it was good excitment and craic but
just didnt catch me the way footie does.
Only ever been to 1 rugby match in Lansdowne, Ireland v Argentina about 4-5 years
ago. We were in the terrace for it and I've seen more athmosphere and banter watching
an Athlone Town training session!
Was at Ireland v Scotland in Croker last year, bit more excitement but nothing to write
home about. Only went as I was offered a free ticket and I reckon the only way I'll go
to another game is if I get a freebie and the game doesnt clash with a Town match (or
even training session!)
Larry Be Wyse
www.acsportsimages.com
slightly off topic, but it would be great if we could have George Hook waxing lyrical about the soccer team with Giles and Bill, instaed of having to listen to dunphy's poison.
Have attended a few Ireland rugby matches in my time. Went to the Wales game in Croker last year at the atmosphere was terrible. The atmosphere at that game on Saturday should have been brilliant given that the team is really on a roll and likely to win the championship.
Bulgaria will be light years ahead of any Ireland rugby game.
Also, someone or more than one person should have knocked that fella's block off for his paddy comment. I hate having opposition fans sitting in the same section as me.
You're obviously easily annoyed. There were very few "conclusions" drawn. They were mostly observations based on probably my one and only rugby match, some positive, some negative. You didn't state what "conclusions" annoyed you. I can't make them after more games because it is unlikely I'll be at anymore
Someone mentioned the price was cheaper on Hill 16. True, but the FAI can't open Hill 16 due to UEFA rules so you can't compare there.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
You're obviously easily annoyed. There were very few "conclusions" drawn. They were mostly observations based on probably my one and only rugby match, some positive, some negative. You didn't state what "conclusions" annoyed you. I can't make them after more games because it is unlikely I'll be at anymore
Someone mentioned the price was cheaper on Hill 16. True, but the FAI can't open Hill 16 due to UEFA rules so you can't compare there.
Very true Beaky......at least it took over 100 posts before you annoyed me.....but eh, you got there in the end!
Tact is for people who are not witty enough to be sarcastic
InsectBack to your hive.
Forget about the performance or entertainment. It's only the result that matters.
Both the Ireland Georgia game and the Ireland England game peaked at approx 1.1m viewers which in my opinion throws football in a great light. From a rugby perspective you dont get much bigger a game than England at home. Although the Georgia game althou a big game for a genuine Irish supporter would not have attracted the same level of attention for the "casual" viewer.
€90 for the Davin is a disgrace. €40 more than football prices which is already a rip off.
Elroy, where can you get the viewing figures, both recent and going way back?
This site gives you the top 20 every week:
http://www.medialive2.com/television/
Ireland - Georgia had a peak of over 1mil if I remember.
For me though, rugby will only continue to grow in popularity in our country, crucially because of the professional and successful existance of the Provinces.
However I do see it chipping away at the GAA rather than football - which isn't a bad thing.
50,000 showed up for our w.c.q against geor. 70,000 showed up for a gaa national league game... we'd want to start chipping soon though
a once off where ticket prices were €15 / €5 if i remember correctly and there was a fireworks display on the night. how many will be in parnell park for the dubs next home lge game?
600 in Pairc ui Chaoimh for Galway game.......
Presented with the stereotypical Rugby fan - they could have been England or Ireland fans.
Quoting years at random since 1975
Yes but the international side gets 50K+ for all games including friendlies. That fixture wouldnt have even been held in Croker but for the razzle-dazzle fireworks. Most only went so they could say that they were there for the event.
From my recollection and very VERY limited knowledge of GAA, league games atrract very small crowds. (with the exception of finals.)
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