Marisa Kennedy

Ulster Bank League fixtures the latest casualties of the poor weather conditions

By Marisa Kennedy / March 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Ulster Bank League fixtures the latest casualties of the poor weather conditions

All Ulster Bank League fixtures set for this weekend have been postponed due to the status red weather warnings from Met Eireann. These postponements will affect seven Limerick based clubs.…

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Plenty to ponder for Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus confirmed as new Springboks coach

By Marisa Kennedy / March 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Rassie Erasmus confirmed as new Springboks coach

South Africa have confirmed that Rassie Erasmus as their new head coach, combined with his role as Director of Rugby. The former head of Munster Rugby has signed a contract…

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BREAKING: Munster’s trip to Edinburgh postponed

By Marisa Kennedy / March 1, 2018 / Comments Off on BREAKING: Munster’s trip to Edinburgh postponed

Munster Rugby have confirmed that their Pro14 clash with Edinburgh has been postponed due to the ongoing weather warnings. The match was due to be played tomorrow night in BT…

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Chris Cloete faces months on the sidelines following surgery

By Marisa Kennedy / February 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Chris Cloete faces months on the sidelines following surgery

The Munster squad returned to the High Performance Centre at UL today ahead of Friday night’s Guinness PRO14 clash against Edinburgh in Murrayfield (7.35pm). Following the 21-10 victory over Glasgow…

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WATCH: Ciara Griffin happy with Ireland’s progression in Six Nations

By Marisa Kennedy / February 26, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Ciara Griffin happy with Ireland’s progression in Six Nations

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin has said she is pleased with how her team have progressed as they recorded their second win in the Six Nations. Adam Griggs’ side scored five…

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LISTEN: UL’s Tom Morrissey – “Every time we went onto the pitch, we played for the team”

By Marisa Kennedy / February 26, 2018 / Comments Off on LISTEN: UL’s Tom Morrissey – “Every time we went onto the pitch, we played for the team”

Tom Morrissey is hoping for further success in 2018 after winning his first Fitzgibbon Cup medal on Saturday with UL. The Ahane native was instrumental for Gary Kirby’s side as…

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LISTEN: Gary Kirby’s post match reaction to UL’s Fitzgibbon win

By Marisa Kennedy / February 26, 2018 / Comments Off on LISTEN: Gary Kirby’s post match reaction to UL’s Fitzgibbon win

UL manager Gary Kirby has praised his side for their resilience in overcoming DCU in the Fitzgibbon Cup final last Saturday in Mallow. The 2015 winners went into the game…

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WATCH: Simon Zebo – “It was an amazing end to Musgrave Park but a sad one”

By Marisa Kennedy / February 26, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Simon Zebo – “It was an amazing end to Musgrave Park but a sad one”

Simon Zebo has praised the Munster fans for creating an “incredible” atmosphere at his final game for Munster at the Irish Independent Park on Friday night. The province earned an…

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Leitrim defeat leaves Limerick footballers at the bottom of Division Four

By Marisa Kennedy / February 25, 2018 / Comments Off on Leitrim defeat leaves Limerick footballers at the bottom of Division Four

Leitrim: 2-18 Limerick: 1-9 The Limerick footballers have fallen to the bottom of Division 4 following a 12 point defeat at the hands of Leitrim at the weekend. It was the…

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WATCH: Chris Cloete “It’s been different coming from 30 degrees to an average of 5”

By Marisa Kennedy / February 23, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Chris Cloete “It’s been different coming from 30 degrees to an average of 5”

Chris Cloete has said that he is enjoying life at Munster as his side prepares to face Glasgow in the Pro 14 Championship on Friday night. The outside flanker has…

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