'I want us to be winners': The first full-length trailer for the Saipan movie is out

Saipan Movie Trailer Released

The first full-length trailer for the Saipan movie is out, ahead of its Irish release date on New Year's Day 2026.

The film tells the story of the infamous bust-up between Ireland's captain and manager on the eve of the 2002 World Cup.

"I want us to be winners"

The feature-length film has already been shown at film festivals in Toronto and London.

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Author's summary: Saipan movie trailer released ahead of 2026 premiere.

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