Shoulder to Shoulder (2018)
The story of Irish rugby and The Troubles
Fifty years since the start of The Troubles, the film captures the remarkable history of the Irish national rugby union team, which despite violence, opposition and partition in Ireland, has brought together players and fans from two countries and united them on and off the rugby pitch. BT Sport ambassador, and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll, takes viewers on a powerful journey as he explores how Irish rugby manages to navigate and nurture a successful team through the years of violence that have claimed the lives of more than 3,500 people. Ireland has been divided not just on a map but by politics, history and religion. However, the Irish Rugby Union has continued to be the governing body of rugby, leading to the remarkable situation of players from two countries competing as one.
Cast
- Brian O'Driscoll - Himself
- Willie John McBride - Himself
- Rory Best - Himself
- Trevor Ringland - Himself
- Nigel Carr - Himself
- Donal Lenihan - Himself
- Hugo MacNeill - Himself
- David Irwin - Himself
- Fergus Slattery - Himself
- David Duckham - Himself
Keywords
rugby, ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shoulder to Shoulder about?
- Fifty years since the start of The Troubles, the film captures the remarkable history of the Irish national rugby union team, which despite violence, opposition and partition in Ireland, has brought together players and fans from two countries and united them on and off the rugby pitch. BT Sport ambassador, and former Ireland and British & Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll, takes viewers on a powerful journey as he explores how Irish rugby manages to navigate and nurture a successful team through the years of violence that have claimed the lives of more than 3,500 people. Ireland has been divided not just on a map but by politics, history and religion. However, the Irish Rugby Union has continued to be the governing body of rugby, leading to the remarkable situation of players from two countries competing as one.
- Who directed Shoulder to Shoulder?
- Shoulder to Shoulder was directed by Isobel Williams, Mark Sharman.
- Who stars in Shoulder to Shoulder?
- Shoulder to Shoulder stars Brian O'Driscoll, Willie John McBride, Rory Best, Trevor Ringland, Nigel Carr, Donal Lenihan.
- How long is Shoulder to Shoulder?
- Shoulder to Shoulder has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Shoulder to Shoulder?
- Shoulder to Shoulder is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shoulder to Shoulder produced?
- Shoulder to Shoulder was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.