Sevens in the Olympics

[Peej]

Originally Posted by Greiffel

British & Irish Lions sevens team anyone?

Impossible I'm afraid, as the Republic of Ireland aren't part of Britain, and therefore couldn't be considered. They chose to not compete as part of British teams way back when, and that's something I don't think they could go back on.

What's interesting is that Northern Irish people have a choice; either Britain and the crown or the Republic of Ireland. Who would you choose if you were an Ulster rugby player?

[durrie]

Not even going to pretend my geography skills exist when it comes to Ireland...which Heineken cup teams are N.Ireland based?

Besides that I think it's a cool thing that ruggers has been added in the 7s format to the Olympics. Great for the game.

[opfazonk]

ulsters are from northern ireland - althoug not completely. three of its counties are in the republic (cavan, donegal, and monaghan)

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[Greiffel]

Originally Posted by Peej

Impossible I'm afraid, as the Republic of Ireland aren't part of Britain, and therefore couldn't be considered. They chose to not compete as part of British teams way back when, and that's something I don't think they could go back on.

What's interesting is that Northern Irish people have a choice; either Britain and the crown or the Republic of Ireland. Who would you choose if you were an Ulster rugby player?

But that's why it would be the British AND Irish Lions?

But yeah I know.. it's the olympics and things are strict and theres history etc etc.