Ronan Calvert

Munster Rugby Season in Review

By Ronan Calvert / June 15, 2021 /

The Thomond Park atmosphere is something special and last season wasn’t quite the same without it. Watching from the discomfort of home you could feel far removed from the action,…

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Team News: Munster opt for experience in Zebre dead-rubber

By Ronan Calvert / June 10, 2021 /

Munster Rugby have named their side to take on Zebre in the final game of the season. It was yesterday confirmed that Munster would not have the chance to qualify…

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Larkham and Gallagher react to Munster players’ fire-pit incident

By Ronan Calvert / June 9, 2021 /

Munster assistant coach Stephen Larkham and fullback Matt Gallagher have reacted to the fire-pit incident that left CJ Stander, Mike Haley, RG Snyman and Damian De Allende with burn injuries…

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Disappointment as Munster lose out on Rainbow Cup final place

By Ronan Calvert / June 9, 2021 /

PRO14 Rugby have announced that Benetton will compete in the upcoming Rainbow Cup final against either the Bulls or the Sharks. Munster will not have the chance to qualify for…

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Kenny looking to build on first Ireland victory against Hungary

By Ronan Calvert / June 7, 2021 /

The Republic of Ireland take on Hungary this evening in Budapest hoping to back up last Thursday’s 4-1 victory against Andorra. Troy Parrott was the hero last time out, scoring…

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Donnacha Ryan could be set to join Ronan O’Gara at La Rochelle

By Ronan Calvert / June 4, 2021 /

The Irish Examiner are reporting that former Munster second row Donnacha Ryan is to link up with Ronan O’Gara at La Rochelle in a coaching capacity. Ryan, 37, is departing…

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Team News: Munster ‘A’ name side to take on Ireland U20s

By Ronan Calvert / June 3, 2021 /

Munster ‘A’ have named a strong team to take on the Ireland U20s this Friday at the IRFU HPC (1pm KO) With no Rainbow Cup fixture this weekend, the team…

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Livescore to replace Virgin Media as Irish Champions League Broadcaster

By Ronan Calvert / June 2, 2021 /

Sports score application Livescore have entered the Irish sports broadcasting market by securing every Champions League match until May 2024. RTE have already secured non-exclusive rights for Tuesday evening fixtures…

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Munster ‘A’ set to take on Ireland U20s

By Ronan Calvert / June 1, 2021 /

Munster ‘A’ are set to play the Ireland U20s this Friday at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Munster Rugby’s Cian Whooley (UCC RFC), Daniel Okeke (Shannon RFC), Jamie Shanahan…

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Former Limierck FC Fan Favourite Chiedozie Ogbene determined to ‘do well for the nation’

By Ronan Calvert / May 31, 2021 /

Former Limerick FC winger Chiedozie Ogbene is excited to be part of the Ireland senior team for their upcoming friendlies against Andorra and Hungary. Ogbene played for Limerick in the…

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