THE IRELAND U20S were dominant in yesterday’s 37-7 semi-final victory over Argentina to set up a World Rugby U20 Championship decider against hosts England on Saturday in Manchester [KO 7pm, TG4/Sky Sports]. This semi-final success was once again built on Read More …
Munster 15 Benetton 13 Ryan Bailey reports from Thomond Park IF — AND THAT’S a big if — Munster go on to end their eight-year wait for silverware in Glasgow this month, nobody will remember just how poor they were Read More …
BRIAN O’DRISCOLL SAYS he is ‘intrigued’ but hopeful that Leinster’s move to recruit Graham Henry on a consultancy basis this month can leave a lasting impact on the province. The 2011 World Cup-winning coach will arrive in Dublin before the Read More …
Click:cheap 3 inch chlorine tablets AFTER WEARING BLACK last season, Munster have returned to their more traditional alternate navy kit for the 2016/17 season. Click Here: Military Working Dogs Stamps 2019 The adidas kit has a striking yellow trim and Read More …
MUNSTER DIRECTOR OF rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Peter O’Mahony will continue in his role as squad captain of the province. O’Mahony at Munster training last week. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO O’Mahony succeeded Doug Howlett as captain for the start Read More …
WITH THE RUGBY Championship now just 12 days away, New Zealand coach Steve Hansen can take confidence from the fact that many of his players are bringing excellent form into the competition. Source: All Blacks/YouTube The Hurricanes secured their first-ever Read More …
Jonathan Sexton and Jamie Heaslip at this evening’s Leinster-Bath pre-season friendly. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO HomeTipperary have played down talk of a Seamus Callanan injury ahead of next week’s All-Ireland decider.Shane Duffy has become Brighton’s record signing, while Blackburn have signed Read More …
Munster 52Worcester Warriors 21 EIGHT DAYS OUT from the first game of their Pro12 season away to Scarlets, Munster devoured a poor Worcester Warriors outfit with a seven-try victory at Musgrave Park. Had this been a competitive game Rassie Erasmus’ Read More …
PROMISING 19-YEAR-OLD Rob Lyttle has been rewarded for his fine recent form and been handed a start ahead of Ulster’s trip to Benetton Treviso. Right winger Lyttle produced an impressive display off the bench, scoring a brace of tries, in last Read More …
TIERNAN O’HALLORAN AND Kieran Marmion are back in the Connacht team for Saturday’s Pro12 fixture with Ospreys. Pat Lam’s side, who began their title defence with a 41-5 defeat at the hands of Glasgow Warriors last weekend, host the Welsh Read More …