Diarmaid Scannell

Munster Women record bonus point win to set up Leinster decider

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 11, 2017 /

Munster now move up to second place in the table following the win. The Munster Women’s side recorded their first victory of the interprovincial championship at the weekend when they…

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Five Limeick wins as UBL takes Christmas break

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 11, 2017 /

Young Munster 15 Terenure College 5 Young Munster ended 2017 with a hard fought home win over Terenure on Saturday with thanks to tries from Conor Hayes and Jack Lyons…

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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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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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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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Peter Malone has named his Munster A’ side to face Bedford Blues on Friday

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 7, 2017 /

Munster A’ take on Bedford Blues on Friday night at Irish Independent Park Peter Malone has named his side to face Bedford Blues tomorrow night with a total of four…

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Andy Farrell to continue Munster defence role for the time being

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 6, 2017 /

Farrell is assisting with Munster’s defence at the moment Andy Farrell is set to continue his role as Munster’s defence coach for the next couple of weeks until Jaques Nienaber’s…

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Thomond Park “A Special place in European Rugby” according to Tigers coach Matt O’Connor

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 6, 2017 /

Munster play host to Leicester tigers this Saturday as the two side’s renew their European rivalry. Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O’Connor has described Thomond Park as “A special place…

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