Ollie Campbell

[riocard911]

A trip down memory lane with and an appraisal of the current state of rugby in general by one of the grand masters:

http://www.the42.ie/ollie-campbell-3702371-Nov2017/

[Oldschool]

A trip down memory lane with and an appraisal of the current state of rugby in general by one of the grand masters:

http://www.the42.ie/ollie-campbell-3702371-Nov2017/

I was at that 1976 match.
Aussies were a weak squad on that tour.
Ireland were the only team they beat on that Autumn tour.
Mark Loane their no. 8 had a mom field day against us.
1979 and something for J'S to use as motivation fodder next summer.
Typical of the childish attitude of the selectors at the time but that match damaged a few players test careers.
The Aussies conveniently omitted to mention Ireland's series win in their Centenary Video - begrudging f^ckers that they are.
Be bitter Ireland.

[pangurban1]

Two good lads, Ollie a real gent.

[Flash Gordon]

Two good lads, Ollie a real gent.

Indeed. I coached down at Belvo taking minis for 7 years and he was always down chatting to the kids, presenting awards, giving us tips. I've spoken to Wardy over the years too as we've worked together on a few things and he's also a gent, couldn't do enough for you. Arguably 2 of our top 3 outhalves of all time and both appeared at the same time!

[Workhorse]

Two good lads, Ollie a real gent.

Indeed. I coached down at Belvo taking minis for 7 years and he was always down chatting to the kids, presenting awards, giving us tips. I've spoken to Wardy over the years too as we've worked together on a few things and he's also a gent, couldn't do enough for you. Arguably 2 of our top 3 outhalves of all time and both appeared at the same time!

Same time as Ian Burns too who despite only getting one cap for Ireland, mostly due to the two lads you've mentioned, was a fine out half too. Must've been something in the Dublin water round that time.

[Raydollard]

Paul Dean had to wait then.

[Icarus]

As the legendary sports journalist, Con Houlihan, pointed out the names 'Ward and Campbell' were cursed to be forever linked like 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern'.

[riocard911]

As the legendary sports journalist, Con Houlihan, pointed out the names 'Ward and Campbell' were cursed to be linked like 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern'.

Or Achilles and Hector.

Or Cúchulainn and Ferdia.

[fourthirtythree]

Except for they weren't lovers unlike the four heroes you mentioned.

[riocard911]

Except for they weren't lovers unlike the four heroes you mentioned.

Touché!!!!

[backrower8]

In addition to Ollie, Wardy, Ian Burns (RIP) and Deano in Leinster in the 70s-80s you also had Mick Quinn and Darragh Coakley who all wore the blue of Leinster with distinction. The former was capped (most notably in SA in 1980).

[paddyor]

Except for they weren't lovers unlike the four heroes you mentioned.

Excuse me? I thought Cuchulainn and Ferdia were half brothers. Don't remember them being gay. Not surprised by the greeks though!

[artaneboy]

Except for they weren't lovers unlike the four heroes you mentioned.

Achilles and Hector weren't lovers either. In the Trojan war, Achilles kills Hector in retribution for the latter slaying Patroclos, who WAS Achilles squeeze...

Anyway- what as that that again ? yeah- there were a lot of classy out-halves around in Leinster in the '70s.