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History on the line for comeback kid Murphy as South Africa await
Rory Keane reports from Cape Town TAKING ON THE Springboks at Newlands is quite the way to make a comeback. Like many of his Irish comrades, it took Jordi Murphy a while to recover from a World Cup hangover. The Read More …
Michael Cheika and ‘shallow’ Steve Hansen are having a little war of words
MICHAEL CHEIKA HAS accused New Zealand’s Steve Hansen of taking a cheap shot with his “shallow” suggestion the Australian was letting England mentor Eddie Jones bully him. Hansen, after England claimed an unprecedented series victory in Australia, said he was Read More …
Analysis: Intelligent Ireland U20s dominant on way to World Championship final
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 …
Hanrahan’s long-range penalty gets Munster out of jail against Benetton
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 …
O’Driscoll hopes to see Leinster culture boosted by Henry’s short stay
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 …
Munster unveil new navy and yellow alternate kit for the 2016/17 season
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 …
Erasmus confirms O’Mahony will continue as Munster captain
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 …
The Top 10 tries by New Zealand’s Super Rugby teams are a delight
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 …
We’ll Leave it There So: Dundalk’s Europa League draw, Ryan Lochte charged and all today’s sport
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 …
Tyler Bleyendaal impresses as Munster earn emphatic pre-season win
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 …