Ronan Calvert

‘We will miss him around here’ – Graham Rowntree ‘gutted’ to see Stander hang up his boots

By Ronan Calvert / March 17, 2021 / Comments Off on ‘We will miss him around here’ – Graham Rowntree ‘gutted’ to see Stander hang up his boots

MUNSTER forwards coach Graham Rowntree reacted to the massive news of CJ Stander’s retirement at yesterday’s virtual press conference. Stander took the decision to retire for family reasons and a…

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CJ Stander: A Hero For A Generation

By Ronan Calvert / March 16, 2021 / Comments Off on CJ Stander: A Hero For A Generation

It was my sixth class school tour in 2012. A rugby-mad friend turned to me. “Did you see Munster are after signing some South African youngfella?” I had. RTE teletext…

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Six Nations Team Of The Week: Round Four

By Ronan Calvert / March 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Six Nations Team Of The Week: Round Four

01) CYRILL BAILLE (FRANCE) Loosehead prop Cyrill Baille enjoyed a busy day’s work in what was a frantic encounter between France and England. The French played an inventive brand of…

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WATCH: Ireland Survive Scotland Scare

By Ronan Calvert / March 14, 2021 / Comments Off on WATCH: Ireland Survive Scotland Scare

Ireland have defeated Scotland 27-24 at Murrayfield this afternoon. Although entertaining at times, this was an error-stewn encounter. Ireland tried to attack with more ambition but handling errors and indiscipline…

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Team News: Gibson-Park starts at scrumhalf for Ireland against Scotland

By Ronan Calvert / March 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Team News: Gibson-Park starts at scrumhalf for Ireland against Scotland

THERE is no place for Conor Murray or Craig Casey in the Ireland starting XV to take on Scotland this Sunday. Andy Farrell has selected an experienced side that features…

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Speculation mounts as Simon Zebo yet to sign Racing 92 contract

By Ronan Calvert / March 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Speculation mounts as Simon Zebo yet to sign Racing 92 contract

SIMON Zebo could yet be set for a spectacular return to Thomond Park. The 30 year-old winger and fullback’s contract with Racing 92 expires this Summer and is yet to…

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Team News: Joey Carbery starts in exciting Munster team to take on Scarlets

By Ronan Calvert / March 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Team News: Joey Carbery starts in exciting Munster team to take on Scarlets

JOEY Carbery will make his first start for Munster since January 2020 tomorrow evening against Scarlets at Thomond Park (8pm KO). Carbery has made two substitute appearances in recent weeks…

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Mike Haley hails ‘unbelievable’ Keith Earls

By Ronan Calvert / March 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Mike Haley hails ‘unbelievable’ Keith Earls

EARLIER this week it was announced by the IRFU that Munster winger Keith Earls has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him on these shores until the Summer…

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BREAKING: Munster draw Toulouse in Champions Cup Round of 16

By Ronan Calvert / March 9, 2021 / Comments Off on BREAKING: Munster draw Toulouse in Champions Cup Round of 16

MUNSTER will take on Toulouse at Thomond Park in the round of 16 of this season’s Champions Cup. The last time the two sides met was in April 2017 when…

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Treaty United Launch Fan Membership Scheme

By Ronan Calvert / March 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Treaty United Launch Fan Membership Scheme

TREATY United FC has today launched an exciting new fan membership scheme for 2021. The club is busy preparing for the start of the League of Ireland season for the…

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