What’s rare is wonderful. John Hayes scores his second (and last) try for Ireland, against Scotland in the 2005 Six Nations. Picture credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
7 February 2009: King of the singers: John Hayes with Brian O'Driscoll and Jerry Flannery during the national anthem at Croke Park before Ireland beat France in the 2009 Six Nations. Picture credit: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE
Paul O'Connell takes the ball in the lineout ahead of Luke Charteris, Wales, in Croke Park. There are many pictures of Paul O'Connell soaring in the lineout over the years and one of the main reasons is the power of the man doing the lifting, John Hayes. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
24 February 2007: England came to Croke Park and Ireland dished out a hiding. John Hayes sends Paul O'Connell to the sky. Picture Credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
With 105 caps to his name and an international career that spanned 12 years, John "The Bull" Hayes is a true legend of Irish rugby – and for the next seven weeks he’ll be sharing his views exclusively in the Irish Farmers Journal as Ireland goes in search of World Cup glory.
John made his debut for Ireland in the 2000 Six Nations against Scotland and he was at the heart of Irish glory when Declan Kidney’s side won the Grand Slam in 2009.
Ireland has never made it past the quarter-final stage of the World Cup but a successful group phase this time around would most likely see Joe Schmidt’s side face Argentina for a place in the semi-final. Two Six Nations crowns in a row have seen Ireland climb the world rankings and expectations are certainly high.
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For the next seven weeks, John will share his views on Ireland’s prospects and the players to watch, and give us an insider’s take on what it’s like preparing for World Cup action. Ireland's first game in the tournament is against Canada and kicks off at 2.30 pm in the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 19 September.
To whet the appetite, embrace the man from Bruff in the clips below – and read his views every Thursday in the Irish Farmers Journal.
51st cap, second (and last) try for Ireland
Barely a dry eye as England comes to Croker and the anthems are played
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With 105 caps to his name and an international career that spanned 12 years, John "The Bull" Hayes is a true legend of Irish rugby – and for the next seven weeks he’ll be sharing his views exclusively in the Irish Farmers Journal as Ireland goes in search of World Cup glory.
John made his debut for Ireland in the 2000 Six Nations against Scotland and he was at the heart of Irish glory when Declan Kidney’s side won the Grand Slam in 2009.
Ireland has never made it past the quarter-final stage of the World Cup but a successful group phase this time around would most likely see Joe Schmidt’s side face Argentina for a place in the semi-final. Two Six Nations crowns in a row have seen Ireland climb the world rankings and expectations are certainly high.
For the next seven weeks, John will share his views on Ireland’s prospects and the players to watch, and give us an insider’s take on what it’s like preparing for World Cup action. Ireland's first game in the tournament is against Canada and kicks off at 2.30 pm in the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 19 September.
To whet the appetite, embrace the man from Bruff in the clips below – and read his views every Thursday in the Irish Farmers Journal.
51st cap, second (and last) try for Ireland
Barely a dry eye as England comes to Croker and the anthems are played
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