Stockdale and Campbell's cross-community parcel driveFriendships forged during lockdown have inspired Ireland rugby star Jacob Stockdale who says he wants his children to play gaelic football and hurling. The 2018 Six Nations' record try-scorer has a new appreciation for the unfamiliar due to his involvement in a cross-community project. Stockdale became friends with Armagh gaelic footballer Stefan Campbell through 'Lurgan Legacy' and it is his hope that one day every sport in Northern Ireland will be played by all. "For me I never grew up playing gaelic football or hurling but I can guarantee my kids will be," claimed Stockdale. 'Natural for kids to play every sport available to them'The Ulster wing, 24, and Campbell helped with home deliveries to vulnerable people shielding at home because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: BBC June 23, 2020 12:11 UTC