Diarmaid Scannell

Ireland U20’s pool C opponents have been announced for the Junior World Cup

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 5, 2017 /

Ireland will face some familiar faces in their Pool C fixtures. France have been announced as the host’s for next Summer’s World Rugby Under 20 Championship with fixtures to be…

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Greg O’Shea and the Ireland Seven’s side finish fifth in Dubai Invitational 7’s

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 4, 2017 /

Shannon RFC’s Greg O’Shea featured for Ireland last week as they finished 5th overall at the Invitational tournament Having been knocked out of the Cup competition by the South African…

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Only three wins for Limerick Clubs in Round 9 of the Ulster Bank League

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 4, 2017 /

Garryowen, Old Crescent and Bruff were the only sides to come away with victories at the weekend GARRYOWEN 24 CORK CONSTITUTION 17 For the third season running, Garryowen defeated Cork…

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Munster Squad update ahead of Champions Cup clash with Leicester

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 4, 2017 /

There is only one new major injury concern for Van Graan as he starts his first week of Champions Cup preparation After Johan Van Graan’s first home game in charge,…

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WATCH: Rory Scannell happy with Ospreys performance ahead of Champions Cup

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 4, 2017 /

Scannell was speaking after he helped his side to an impressive 36-10 win Rory Scannell scored his third try in as many games on Saturday night to help Munster get…

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Munster women fall short as Connacht claim opening Interpro encounter

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 3, 2017 /

Munster will rue missed opportunities as Interpro season gets off to a disappointing start. Laura Guest started her first Women’s Interprovincial campaign off with a narrow loss to a very…

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UBL: Limerick clubs looking to enter festive season on positive note

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 1, 2017 /

Round 9 of the Ulster Bank League has posed some tricky ties for Limerick clubs. Garryowen V Cork Con (Dooradoyle, Kick Off 2:30pm) Garryowen play host to reigning champions Cork…

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Munster’s Jack O’Donoghue is relishing the opportunity to work with van Graan

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 1, 2017 /

Munster’s Jack O’Donoghue is relishing the opportunity to work under new coach Johann van Graan. Jack O’Donoghue has had three different head coaches during his time with Munster, Anthony Foley,…

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Johan Van Graan has named his first Munster starting XV

By Diarmaid Scannell / December 1, 2017 /

Munster host the Ospreys tomorrow evening at Half 5 in Irish Independent Park Johan Van Graan will take charge of Munster for the first time this weekend when his side…

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LISTEN: Laura Guest – “Connacht in Galway is always a tough one”

By Diarmaid Scannell / November 30, 2017 /

Munster begin their campaign this weekend when they travel to the Sportsground to face Connacht. Laura Guest takes charge of the Munster Women’s side for her first ever interprovincial series…

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