Beefy and Rob went to Tokyo to witness the pomp and ceremony of one of the most traditional sports and spectacles in the world.
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Show #69/365 – ICE HOCKEY – 9.1.16
One of the most famous venues on the planet, Madison Square Garden in New York was the stage for the NHL game between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. Beefy & Rob made it inside, despite the continued attempts of Rangers PR man, Ryan Nissan and Dave Keon from the NHL to stop the boys getting into the game.
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Show #68/365 – POOL – 8.1.16
Beefy and Rob were in Upstate New York to watch one of the oldest 9-Ball Pool Tournaments in America, The Turning Stone Classic. Beefy caught up with Johnny Archer and Jennifer Barretta.
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Show #67/365 – HAXEY HOOD – 6.1.16
Haxey Hood has been played in the village of Haxey for 700 years. The quest to sway the “hood” to the punters’ preferred pub of choice reigns strong and Beefy and Rob were there to witness one of the great English traditions.
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Show #66/365 – SNOOKER – 5.1.16
7 of the World’s best Snooker players converged on a golf club in Essex to try and qualify for the finals of the 2016 Championship League. Rob and Beefy were afforded exclusive behind the scenes access to meet the players and see the inner workings of tournament snooker.
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Show #65/365 – GAELIC FOOTBALL – 4.1.16
The future of Irish Gaelic Football Talent was on show at Abbeyleix, as Laois took on the visiting Wexford in the National U/21 League. Beefy and Rob braved the cold, wet and fog in this midweek fixture.
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Show #64/365 – CHRISTMAS TREE THROWING – 3.1.16
Ennis in County Clare hosted the 5th Annual Irish Christmas Tree Throwing Championships. Rob and Beefy went head to head and took on the best that Ireland had to offer to see if either one of them could become the Champion of Ireland.
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Show #63/365 – RUGBY UNION – 2.1.16
A sport close to both Beefy and Rob’s hearts, 2016’s first sport is Rugby Union. A trip to Belfast to Kingspan Stadium, or Ravenhill as it used to be known before the corporate dollar changed the way we refer to our beloved sporting theatres. Ulster played host to rival Irish province Munster in this sold out affair.
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Show #62/365 – RINGETTE – 31.12.15
What else would you want to do on New Year’s Eve than head to Helsinki to go and watch the World Championships of Ringette? Well that’s what Beefy and Rob did to see out 2015.
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Show #61/365 – YACHTING – 26.12.15
Instead of cricket at the MCG, Beefy & Rob headed to Sydney harbour for the start of one of the most prestigious off-shore yacht races in the world – The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.