Series 2, Episode 27: Unity through rugby with Trevor Ringland
Despite the tackle of Dean Richards of England (right), Trevor Ringland of Ireland (with the ball) scores a Try during the Five Nations rugby union match between England and Ireland at Twickenham in London on 1st March 1986. England won 25-20. (Photo by Mike Brett/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)
On this week’s edition of the podcast former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions winger Trevor Ringland MBE discusses playing for an Ulster team that won ten consecutive Interprovincial titles, and an Irish team that won three Five Nations titles in the 1980s amidst the division of the troubles.
Joined by Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher, the former UK Special Envoy to the United States on Northern Ireland also analyses how the Irish team has become so strong in the professional era, gives his prediction for the upcoming Rugby World Cup and discusses his ideas to improve the game of rugby in the modern day.
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