Month: December 2017

Munster grind Tigers into submission as Matt O’Connor cries foul

By Raffaele Rocca / December 10, 2017 /

Munster maintained their unbeaten record in this season’s Champions Cup to take temporary control of Pool 4 and know that a win on the road next Saturday will be a…

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Busy weekend of action in the Limerick District League

By Adrian Finnin / December 8, 2017 /

The PJ Matthews Premier Division is back in full flow this weekend following FAI Junior Cup action last weekend. There are five games down for decision on Sunday and each…

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UBL Preview – Crucial round of fixtures ahead of the Christmas Break

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 8, 2017 /

A number of local side’s will be looking to put things right this weekend after some poor results in round 9 Cork Constitution V Garryowen, Temple Hill (Kick Off 2:30)…

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REPORT: Munster looking at Connacht full back to replace departing Zebo

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 8, 2017 /

Simon Zebo leaves the province at the end of the year having agreed a deal with a club in France This will be Simon Zebo’s final season with his native…

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LISTEN: Laura Guest looking for Munster to bounce back against Ulster

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 8, 2017 /

Laura Guest didn’t get off to the best start as Munster Women’s head coach last weekend when her side were defeated 19-15 by Connacht at the Sportsground in their opening…

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European debuts for Wootton, Cloete and Arnold

By Luke Liddy / December 8, 2017 /

Five changes for Munster as International contingent return to the starting side. Head Coach Johann van Graan has named his first Champions Cup match-day squad with returning internationals Peter O’Mahony,…

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Jerry Flannery has hit back at Quinlan criticism

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 8, 2017 /

Flannery was annoyed at his former team mate’s comments during commentary of the Zebre game. Munster’s forwards coach Jerry Flannery has replied to criticism from former team mate Alan Quinlan…

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WATCH: Sam Arnold looking forward to Leicester challenge

By Luke Liddy / December 8, 2017 /

Centre Sam Arnold speaks to Munster Rugby ahead of their clash with Leicester Tigers. Video credit Munster Rugby. Please accept YouTube cookies to play this video. By accepting you will…

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Conor Murray has been nominated for RTÉ’s sportsperson of the year award

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 8, 2017 /

Murray’s superb 2017 could be capped off with the individual award Conor Murray has been nominated for the RTÉ Sports awards Sportsperson of the year award following a stelar year…

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Conor Murray – “Packed stadiums with a lot on the line I think that’s when we thrive”

By Luke Liddy / December 7, 2017 /

Conor Murray returns to provincial action this weekend following a successful November with the national team. The accomplished scrum half is looking forward to returning to Thomond Park on Saturday…

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