The article highlights the nostalgic power of memorable sports events, particularly focusing on Ireland's pivotal rugby win against France 27-25, which ended a 28-year drought. It reflects on the storytelling legacy of Frank Keating, a cherished rugby writer, who celebrated not only the victory but the vibrant culture and characters of Irish rugby. Keating's poetic flair brought life to matches, symbolizing the romance of sport and making moments unforgettable. Through vivid anecdotes and insights, the piece captures the essence of why such sports miracles endure in collective memory.
This result will leave a winking asterisk in emerald neon in history books all down the new century.
O'Driscoll shines out like the full-beam Fastnet light does off the Cork coast.
We had thought of everything, sighed Joinel. Except for the possibility of a referee who has only...
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