Although not universally loved, the rugby anthem has passed from Phil Coulter’s head into cultureIn 1994, the IRFU commissioned Phil Coulter to write a song for the Ireland team to sing at the Rugby World Cup in South Africa. Photo: Mark CondrenHas any other piece of music so objectively inoffensive caused quite so much offence? Is it still necessary? Is it more necessary than ever?

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2026 14:32 UTC