Ronan Calvert

“I wouldn’t say we were flat” – Larkham defends Munster’s PRO14 final performance

By Ronan Calvert / March 30, 2021 / Comments Off on “I wouldn’t say we were flat” – Larkham defends Munster’s PRO14 final performance

Stephen Larkham has spoken of Munster’s disappointment following their 16-6 PRO14 final defeat to Leinster but was also quick to insist Munster are comfortable with the progress they have made…

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The Art Of Pretending To Swim

By Ronan Calvert / March 30, 2021 / Comments Off on The Art Of Pretending To Swim

“It wasn’t acceptable and it was embarrassing” said Luton town centre forward James Collins. A moment of quality from Champions League footballer Gerson Rodrigues was the difference on a humiliating…

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Reports: Munster to sign Springbok lock Jenkins

By Ronan Calvert / March 29, 2021 / Comments Off on Reports: Munster to sign Springbok lock Jenkins

The42.ie are this afternoon reporting that South African second row Jason Jenkins is set to sign a contract with Munster Rugby for next season. The 6’7 powerhouse has made than…

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Darren Sweetnam signs for Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle

By Ronan Calvert / March 29, 2021 / Comments Off on Darren Sweetnam signs for Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle

Munster winger Darren Sweetnam has signed for Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle as a ‘medical joker’ until the end of the season. The 27 year-old’s contract expires this Summer and hopes…

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WATCH: Leinster a class above as Conan try sinks Munster

By Ronan Calvert / March 27, 2021 / Comments Off on WATCH: Leinster a class above as Conan try sinks Munster

It’s more PRO14 final agony for Munster at the RDS. Munster never landed a punch in this one-sided bout as a convincing Leinster performance helped Leo Cullen’s men to a…

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WATCH LIVE: Ireland U21s Vs Wales U21s

By Ronan Calvert / March 26, 2021 / Comments Off on WATCH LIVE: Ireland U21s Vs Wales U21s

Jim Crawford’s Ireland U21 side take on Wales U21 this afternoon in Wrexham. Some of the Republic of Ireland’s finest young prospects are on show and the game is streamed…

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“This could open his horizons on all fronts” – Ronan O’Gara excited by Hanrahan move

By Ronan Calvert / March 26, 2021 / Comments Off on “This could open his horizons on all fronts” – Ronan O’Gara excited by Hanrahan move

Speaking to Off The Ball this morning, former Munster outhalf Ronan O’Gara expressed his thoughts on a potential move to Clermont Auvergne for JJ Hanrahan. Legendary number ten O’Gara shared…

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Reports: JJ Hanrahan to join Clermont this Summer

By Ronan Calvert / March 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Reports: JJ Hanrahan to join Clermont this Summer

A French report from RMC Sport has claimed that Munster outhalf JJ Hanrahan is set to join Top 14 giants Clermont Auvergne this Summer. Hanrahan’s Munster contract expires at the…

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LISTEN: Stephen Hunt Reviews Ireland Vs Serbia

By Ronan Calvert / March 25, 2021 / Comments Off on LISTEN: Stephen Hunt Reviews Ireland Vs Serbia

Ireland suffered a 3-2 defeat against Serbia in Belgrade last night but there were still many positives to take away from the game. Stephen Kenny’s men pressed the Serbians relentlessly…

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Opinion: Improving Ireland on the right track despite Serbia defeat

By Ronan Calvert / March 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Opinion: Improving Ireland on the right track despite Serbia defeat

It’s another loss for the Republic of Ireland and Stephen Kenny but one that leaves plenty of positives to build on for the future. This is no short term project…

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