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Does the depiction of Irish rugby and soccer differ markedly?

Defeat and victory can elicit many differing responses on social media, whether it is soccer, rug...



Does the depiction of Irish ru...
Soccer

Does the depiction of Irish rugby and soccer differ markedly?

Defeat and victory can elicit many differing responses on social media, whether it is soccer, rugby, GAA or other sports.

The same occurred when both the Irish soccer and rugby teams won big games against Germany and France respectively, and lost to Poland and Argentina respectively in crucial games for both sides.

But for some observers, there is a contrasting depiction of the soccer and rugby. It is something 2012 Sports Journalist of the Year Ewan MacKenna feels is the case: 

 

He joined us on Team 33 this week to share his thoughts on the matter and debate whether the coverage of rugby in Ireland differs markedly from soccer and other sports.

Listen to the chat with Ewan 17 minutes into this week's podcast or download for free via iTunes:

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