General Chat

Hello Radio Jem and all rugby fans.

Hubby is supporting Ireland, although he was born in England his ancestors are Irish.

A lovely sunny day here. I could be outside attacking the weeds but I'm ignoring
them for today!

Michael Higgins, the President of Ireland, is shaking hands with the players

Also IRFU President Martin O'Sullivan

Hiya Jem :-D <3

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D Hiya Fly :-D :-D :-D :-D <3

Our GR RUGBY MASCOT is Pitchside Ladies and Gentlemen!

ZEBO <3

The teams are coming out led by their respective Captains

RORY BEST - IRELAND

SERGIO PARISSE - ITALY

Zeeeeeeeebo ;-)

IRELAND ANTHEMS FOR THE SING ALONG!

(If there are any Italians looking in- please let us know, and we will include more things Italian)


IRELAND'S NATIONAL ANTHEM

A SOLDIER’S SONG

We'll sing a song, a soldier's song,
With cheering rousing chorus,
As round our blazing fires we throng,
The starry heavens o'er us;
Impatient for the coming fight,
And as we wait the morning's light,
Here in the silence of the night,
We'll chant a soldier's song.

Chorus:
Soldiers are we
whose lives are pledged to Ireland;
Some have come
from a land beyond the wave.
Sworn to be free,
No more our ancient sire land
Shall shelter the despot or the slave.
Tonight we man the gap of danger
In Erin's cause, come woe or weal
"Mid cannons" roar and rifles peal,
We'll chant a soldier's song.

In valley green, on towering crag,
Our fathers fought before us,
And conquered 'neath the same old flag
That's proudly floating o'er us.
We're children of a fighting race,
That never yet has known disgrace,
And as we march, the foe to face,
We'll chant a soldier's song.



IRELAND RUGBY UNION ANTHEM
This anthem written for Ireland Rugby Union unites both the North and South of Ireland,of whom the Irish Team comprises.

IRELAND'S CALL

Come the day and come the hour
Come the power and the glory
We have come to answer
Our Country's call
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

Ireland, Ireland
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call

From the mighty Glens of Antrim
From the rugged hills of Galway
From the walls of Limerick
And Dublin Bay
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

Ireland, Ireland
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call

Hearts of steel
And heads unbowing
Vowing never to be broken
We will fight, until
We can fight no more
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

Ireland, Ireland
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We’ll answer Ireland’s Call
We’ll answer Ireland’s Call


Usually, only the first and last verses are sung at the matches.

GAME 1

IRELAND v ITALY

THE TEAMS


IRELAND:

Backs:

15. Simon Zebo
14. Andrew Trimble
13. Jared Payne
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Keith Earls
10. Jonathan Sexton
9. Conor Murray

Forwards:

1. Jack McGrath
2. Rory Best (Captain)
3. Mike Ross
4. Donnacha Ryan
5. Devin Toner
6. CJ Stander
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Jamie Heaslip.

Replacements:

16. Sean Cronin
17. Cian Healy
18. Nathan White
19. Ultan Dillane
20. Rhys Ruddock
21. Kieran Marmion
22. Ian Madigan
23. Fergus McFadden



ITALY

Backs:

15. David Odiete, 14. Leonardo Sarto, 13. Michele Campagnaro, 12. Gonzalo Garcia,
11. Mattia Bellini, 10. Edoardo Padovani, 9. Guglielmo Palazzani;

Forwards:
1. Andrea Lovotti, 2. Davide Giazzon, 3.LATE CHANGE: Dario Chistolini (Lorenzo Cittadini is injured) ; 4. George Biagi, 5. Marco Fuser;
6. Francesco Minton, 7. Alessandro Zanni, 8. Sergio Parisse (Captain).

Replacements:
16. Oliviero Fabiani, 17. Matteo Zanusso, 18. Pietro Ceccarelli , 19. Quintin Geldenhuys,
20. Abraham Steyn, 21. Alberto Lucchese, 22. Kelly Haimona, 23. Luke McLean

Radio Jem resumes transmission :-D :-D :-D

CALLING ALL RUGBY UNION FANS!

It doesn't matter which Six Nations Team you support, come and join me (Jem) and the Rugby Gang here on Radio Jem (This Thread:-D) to enjoy the games!


We could always use some extra CHEERLEADERS too! ;-)
If you can help ... Head Cheerleader Pat will whip you into shape! :-D:-D


IRELAND v ITALY kicks off in 20 minutes :-)

Radio Jem will have a little intermission now ;-) :-D

ie a cuppa :-D :-D :-D

I will be back in good time for today's Six Nations Games!

IRELAND v ITALY ........ Kick Off 1.30pm

ENGLAND v WALES <3 ..... Kick Off 4.00pm

BOTH GAMES LIVE ON ITV1 .......... AND RADIO JEM ;-) ;-) :-D



I will leave you with the anthems of today's teams in order of the games ...
so take your pick! :-D


IRELAND NATIONAL ANTHEM ~ SOLDIER’S SONG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysXPUg8GLQ0

IRELAND RUGBY UNION ANTHEM ~ IRELAND’S CALL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtMzIacbMQ


ITALY ~ Il Canto degli Italiani (The Chant of the Italians)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6rB041Bh20


ENGLAND ~ GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7ujvOWWfpY


WALES ~ MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50W-ZnWx6k

CWM RHONDDA (Bread Of Heaven) WILLIAM WILLIAMS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9-bJlSt6c


Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of deaths, and hell's destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee;
I will ever give to Thee.

JERUSALEM

The Rugby Anthem of England

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6iaf_jUy2Q

SONG FOR IRELAND ........ MARY BLACK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdDnpkR3AQ

Hauntingly Beautiful :-)

THE 10 BEST ENGLAND TRIES 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH0H3FZaiyo

1 HOUR TO GO

IRELAND v ITALY ..... Kick Off 1.30pm

LIVE ON ITV 1, Radio 5 Live ........

....... AND RADIO JEM ;-) :-D

THE BEST OF WALES .... A TRIBUTE TO WALES RUGBY (2007)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYo6VExc3zo

NOW FOR THE WELSH! :-D :-D :-D

Very tongue in cheek now ....

It's my cousin Cerys Matthews.....


INTERNATIONAL VELVET ...... CATATONIA <3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwyR-ir9XX4

Great Slide Show of Wales

IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS ;-) ;-) ;-)

LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY
(Last Night At The Proms 2009)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpEWpK_Dl7M




But, mind you, it's every Welshwoman for herself this afternoon! ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

I don't think we have any Italian GR Rugby Fans here

But just in case, here's one for them!


O SOLE MIO ..... THE THREE TENORS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERD4CbBDNI0

A WONDERFUL LIVE RECORDING

10 GREAT IRISH TRIES

As chosen by George Hook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NCH29cPQt4