Blaa Blaa A blaa , or Waterford Blaa, is a doughy, white bread bun (roll) speciality; particularly associated with Waterford, Ireland. It is currently made in Waterford and County Kilkenny and was historically made in Wexford. Blaas are sold in two varieties: "soft" and "crusty". Soft blaas are slightly sweet, malt flavour, light but firm in texture and melt in the mouth. Crusty blaas are crunchy at first bite, then chewy with a subtle malt taste and a pleasing bitter aftertaste from the well cooked, dark crust. Blaas quickly lose their freshness and are best consumed within a few hours of
1972–73 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America Midland Counties (West), Barbarians and drew with Munster. In the tests played the team won against Wales, Scotland and England, drew with Ireland and lost to France. This was their fifth "Grand Slam tour" after 1905–06 (Lost to Wales), 1935–36 (Lost to Wales and England), 1953–54 (Lost to Wales), 1963–64 (Drew with Scotland). They had to wait until 1978 for a "Grand Slam". Tries: Con: Pen: Drop: 1972–73 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America The 1972–73 New Zealand rugby union tour of the Britain, Ireland, France and North America was a collection of rugby