Classic Highlights: Ireland Stun World Champions England

Rewind to 2004 for a Guinness Six Nations classic between Ireland and England. England, fresh from their 2003 World Cup victory, faced down an Ireland side featuring the likes of Ronan O'Gara, Brian O'Driscoll and, that year's player of the tournament, Gordon D'Arcy. #teamofus

[@James-zh1eh]

Stringer tap tackle never gets old

[@clongownian1]

A reminder of how prime Gordon D'Arcy was an incredible 12.

[@YaminiyasiGaunavou-ie4xv]

Agree

[@seanon93]

That Ireland team try Was outstanding

[@YaminiyasiGaunavou-ie4xv]

I remember a prime Gordon Darcy ...what a talent.

[@neilcooper9508]

Let's not forget popplewell some player he was use to run on is knees Neil england👍

[@oceanfroggie]

The Golden Generation that turned the corner of Irish rugby and set the seeds of the team from 2018 onwards that now dominates NH rugby.

[@peteredwards6879]

How weird is this? Waiting for a flight from Hanoi to Laos and I’m watching the highlights of Englands defeat after the World Cup victory. I was at the match and goodness me, that was 20 years ago!!!

[@richiegbl]

That Dempsey try - could watch it over and over again - a thing of beauty, with virtually the whole team involved in the move

[@neilcooper9508]

Crist some of them irish players were like raging bulls you can see even back then how bloody good thay were becoming Neil england👍

[@Whiteymac]

As has been said Gordan D'Arcy was brilliant on every old match I watched head and shoulders above all other players including odriscoll very underrated.

[@neilbe7118]

He wasn't better than Brian but certainly was a fantastic player and they complimented each other well

[@MaxWaster]

Hard to believe this is in Twickenham with the noise of the Irish fans

[@riseprojectgorey]

Croke Park?

[@UlyssesRyan-n1i]

It’s difficult nowadays to articulate how big this win was. England was more or less unbeatable for 5 years at home and it was their first home game after winning a World Cup. Moreover, Ireland were easily beaten by France and had been mauled by England in Lansdowne Road the previous year.

[@goodsirknight]

Was that that year Martin Johnson wouldn't move his team after standing on the wrong side? Never forgave him

[@UlyssesRyan-n1i]

@@goodsirknight yes ‘03 when England won the Slam before the World Cup

[@goodsirknight]

@@UlyssesRyan-n1i they were good.

[@djharto4917]

Watched it In Melbourne backpacking around Australia! Can’t believe it was 20 years ago

[@IrishCelt7]

Great game O'Gara masterclass in kicking

[@drivermagnet3485]

The scoreboard would've been nice

[@jamesharrington809]

That was so fricking sweet I watched it in a pub in Brighton in my Ireland jersey. . I was the only Irish guy in there 😊

[@Frankabagnale33]

Totally incomparable to Ireland of today. We have grown so much since then.

[@MaxWaster]

More so that the sport has grown so much since then. The game now is so much more complicated and technical to play.

[@noelfleming3567]

Hard to compare we have old favourites but in fairness we have some good lads coming on its great can't wait for Saturday enjoy d game everyone 🇮🇪❤

[@James-ih4gz]

We have grown a lot but are world cup record is sadly still very poor unfortunately. At this point it's quite embarrassing we haven't made past quarter finals I mean they really should

[@colmodwyer9546]

Nonsense@Daz442

[@itachitsukuyomidcuo9853]

@@colmodwyer9546 Ignore him he's sitting around watching repeats of the evening news from the summer of 2003. Lost his mind

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks for posting

[@MrRugbylane]

What sort of Black Magic is this? Where is the blaring pop music at every break in play? How can anyone enjoy a game of rugby if it isnt also a giant outdoor disco? I dont understand it,

[@Withcare111]

What are you talking about ?

[@fionnmcloughlin4349]

It was 20 years ago. Cop on. The music in stadiums only started in recent years

[@RichieTyndall]

He was being sarcastic, I'd say. I have never been to a live match with that hideous music and have no desire to.@@fionnmcloughlin4349

[@MrRugbylane]

@@fionnmcloughlin4349 read it again. This time with a sarcastic tone of voice

[@tonymurphy9795]

Yes. I LOATHE that 'music' blaring at every break in play.

[@tonybourke4946]

Fair play to Woodward gracious in defeat

[@saiidabdulbaqi6452]

The Irish were true monsters in this match ❤🏆🏉

[@RobartLittle]

No scoreboard. No commentary.

[@noelfleming3567]

Ya would be better with commentary

[@smoozerish]

great memories

[@user-zj7rw3rz8i]

sliding tackle to attempt to stop Ireland's try wouldn't have been out of place in a football match

[@valsables5299]

WOT WAS THE SCORE ???????

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Did Jason Robinson play much at centre? Always remember him as a fullback or wing.

[@robertpearce8394]

Sir Clive tried him at 13. The idea was to add more speed to the backline, but I don't think it was a great success. Sir Clive fell out with the 57 old farts and left.

[@jallancam5503]

aaaggg no score on the screen at top ...waht a pain for such a great game

[@esmith9875]

Your chariot is swinging low now

[@dulls8475]

At least we have a chariot.

[@darrendelaney9955]

Brian O' Driscoll's line break at 5:02. The reason he will always be Ireland greatest player. Different class.

[@edkeating2398]

That was D'Arcy

[@johnmarsh82]

Gordon Darcy.

[@business3867]

That’s a weird looking O’driscoll, might not even be him

[@business3867]

I am guessing this comment will be deleted soon lol

[@itachitsukuyomidcuo9853]

That's Gordon D'Arcy how very well dare you

[@peterstewart6390]

Another thrashing due on Saturday….I read this morning that England are having passing and catching practice !! Jesus Christ …most of them been playing for 15 or more years and they need practice ! Tells you everything

[@dulls8475]

My favourite post....

[@noelfleming3567]

And day u beat England is a good day😂❤

[@mrdunns3338]

Guess what, this weekend another Ireland victory at "fortress twickers" coming up. On present form, Ireland will win by at least 10 points.

[@seamusmeehan6036]

Its a 6 nations game irl wont fall into dat trap they should but it wont be easy

[@davidgraham913]

No scores anywhere. No idea what was happening

[@TM-yr3pc]

England were finished as an elite team after 2003 wc. Never as good again….without Jono.

[@garethmaybury5218]

No score or time on the screen spoils it

[@tonymurphy9795]

Yes. Also editing too choppy.

[@cjkupa]

Now they can't stun anyone - the Rugby World Cup still awaits

[@s99bf0c8]

Our day will come. The future looks promising. The defeat to NZ last time hurt like hell, but a very different type of pain compared to the past, when we would crash out hopelessly.

[@simonmoore3546]

Original 🙄

[@cjkupa]

@@simonmoore3546 Cheers

[@cpndSimyule]

Classic indeedy, highlights, not so much. Dog rough edit

[@dulls8475]

Or forever quarter finalists beat world champions.

[@BazBoks]

Seems Irish rugby forgot to add "Ireland stun greatest ever world champions " No rwc winning side has ever matched this 2003 team

[@designxyz5007]

I assume this is sarcasm!

[@markgasparini6577]

That's a massive exaggeration. They were fortunate they didn't play the All Blacks in the final in 2003. England has never had the pedigree in terms of winning that New Zealand or South Africa have over them. Ireland seems to be the dominant team (Northern Hemisphere) over England for quite some time now and that doesn't look like it will change much in the near future.

[@BazBoks]

@Daz442 Completely agree, no team has had a tougher route to a world cup win than England's 2003 winning side. Makes SA's 2023 route look like a cakewalk in comparison

[@markgasparini6577]

Still doesn't make them the best winning team in history. In 2015, apart from a close call against South Africa, the All Blacks trounced every other team they played by massive scores. They absolutely smashed the French side out of the competition.

[@markgasparini6577]

@Daz442 You could actually say that about 2003. The team England played in the Final was Australia. About 3 months earlier New Zealand beat them by 50 points to 3 I think it was.

[@proudtobeirish69]

I'm sorry but it's awful editing, time line all over the place. And no commentary is a pity.

[@RichieTyndall]

Infinitely more enjoyable than listening to the incessant and inane warblings of the Vile Nugent.

[@michaelodonnell824]

I think that the Irish commentator was Jim Sherwin..

[@bongwonsa]

relieved to know that others know and that most others don't, is sad. Ruined many a moment with his off-key remarks

[@jackocallaghan9077]

Nugent was the voice of 2006. A great commentator. Go back to soccer lad. We don’t need your support.

[@cioran1754]

Now D'Arcy rambles on during key moments 😂