8 October (Wellington) The quarters begin with Ireland, the highest ranking remaining team on our social equality indicators, taking on 9th ranked Wales. (Farewell to the Brave Blossoms of Japan who topped our overall table at the start of the tournament). Ireland’s high placing comes in part from low military spending, and relative generosity in ...

25 September (Rotorua) For this match Level With Me takes to the road with a guest post from the youth group of St. Bernard’s Catholic parish, Brooklyn, Wellington. As Ireland has got wealthier, the gap between rich and poor seems to have increased. But if that sounds bad, just think of their cousins on the other side of Europe. Food in Russi ...