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For a Scotsman watching the Six Nations this year there is a lot to be hopeful for; for the Irish, a lot to be proud of. With 2 more games to go, a Triple Crown is available for both sides (cant remember the last time I said that), and a chance to all but sealContinue reading “1st v 5th in the World……”

The best tournaments always come down to the final weekend. And what a final weekend we have in store; Wales 14:15 Italy Ireland 16:45 Scotland France 20:00 England Both Ireland and France can win it all, with France sitting in pole position having a 100% record. So what can happen; even though Ireland have aContinue reading “Its all down to the final weekend”

The captains have released their rules for the upcoming Jock Paddy 2022 tour; For those in doubt, here is the address; The Golden Lion Hotel8-10 King StStirlingFK8 1DQ

I love the start of the tournament – my body is still recovering last weekend having shouted a lot…..and I mean a lot. And we have another weekend of matches. So, what did we learn; There are young kids that believe Scotland are almost assured of a victory against England and they get to retainContinue reading “What a first weekend of 2022!”

This will be the 1st mandatory wearable for 2022 tour. It will be available when everyone gets here and will be £10 per item. You can wear it either way to show support for Ireland and Scotland. And yes, I am playing on the fact that its one snood to support both countries and anContinue reading “One Snood to rule them all”

The Autumn Tests are well and truly underway, the clocks have changed, pumpkins are begin replaced with tinsel, that must mean only one thing; Jock Paddy is coming! So, we need to talk about venues, times, and other really important stuff. As you will see from the Six Nations website the big game is onContinue reading “Time to Start Stretching…….”

Its finally here, the final match of the 2021 6 Nations. One of the teams can win the title, one can influence who the winner is. But, lets not forget regardless of what happens, the richest rugby nation of them all with the most registered players, England finish 5th! Why are we here with thisContinue reading “It’s the final countdown (no, not that song from Europe in 1987)”

Its that magical time again, the final day of the 6 Nations Tournament (well it would be, but for a re-arranged France V Scotland match). Luckily we all manage to get some practice in for the annual liver-pickling event with the Ireland V Scotland game last weekend followed by Saint Patricks Day. A gallon ofContinue reading “It’s Super Saturday – who’s ready?”

1. St. Patrick was not Irish, he was from Wales ??????? This is an unusual fact that many people don’t realize. St. Patrick is not Irish, he is actually Welsh. He served as a missionary in Ireland, but later fled back to England. 2. The shamrock symbol is a teaching tool St. Patrick was saidContinue reading “Happy Saint Patrick’s Day”

……….Welcome to the first blog post for the Jock Paddy Rugby Club! We are in the midst of a global pandemic, which is having devastating effects on us all. Its caused too much death, separation of families and loved ones, industry and jobs have been decimated and the knock on effects will be felt forContinue reading “First Blog”