Marc FritscheSep 9, 2023
What have they done to the Italian national anthem? #RWC #Rugby #ITAvNAM
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Please tell me the choirs are just for the opening games... #RWC #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #IRLvROM
Sep 9, 2023 at 1:29pmWeb
Show threadMarc FritscheSep 9, 2023
Who decided on Ireland's Call instead of Amhrán na bhFiann? #RWC #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #IRLvROM #IREvROM
Show threadKookulainnSep 9, 2023
@marcphisto Amhrán na bhFiann is only played at home games
Show threadMarc FritscheSep 9, 2023
@Koochulainn Ah, ok. I thought that was only a 6 nations thing. They shouldn't call Ireland's Call the National anthem though tbf.
Show threadJoe MansfieldSep 9, 2023

@marcphisto it was specifically introduced for the 1995 Rugby World Cup so this it’s natural habitat.

In the 1991 World Cup we had no anthem for the only game we played outside of Dublin.

Amhràin na bhFiann is only sung at home games in the Republic as far as I’m aware.

Show threadMarc FritscheSep 9, 2023
@helvick Yeah, I remember the Rose of Tralee debacle now you mention it. Dunno whty my brain decided to blank this information. Thanks.
Show threadCian Ó hAnnracháin - Cian HanSep 9, 2023
@marcphisto It would also mean we'd have to learn how to sing GSTK for any home game we'd play in Belfast!