Ronan Calvert
JANUARY was a mixed month for Munster as Johann Van Graan’s troops enjoyed two narrow wins but also suffered two losses. Performance levels fluctuated. Lineups chopped and changed. Results varied.…
Read MoreJJ Hanrahan struck a sweet drop-goal with the clock in red to get a sub-par Munster out of jail this evening against Benetton. Munster started brightly. The youngsters threw the…
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Munster take on Benetton today in their first match since last weekend’s defeat to close rivals Leinster at Thomond Park. Johann Van Graan’s men in red have enjoyed a successful…
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Speaking to Sporting Limerick’s Raffaele Rocca this morning was UL Bohemians director of rugby Cathal Sheridan. Much to the disappointment of Limerick club rugby supporters, the IRFU yesterday released a…
Read MoreThe IRFU have this afternoon announced that the 2020/2021 All Ireland League season for both men and women has been cancelled. The announcement comes as unsurprising but unfortunate news for…
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Munster second row Jean Kleyn will serve a two-week ban after being cited for foul play against Leinster last weekend. The suspension will see Kleyn out of action until the…
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Munster veteran Billy Holland has insisted that there will be no “intensive” review of the province’s lineout following a shaky day at the office against Leinster. Munster had a lineout…
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On the 7th of January Munster legend Paul O’Connell was announced as the new forwards coach for the Irish rugby team. O’Connell had previously coached the Ireland U20s as well…
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MONDAY was a day that the Casey family will never forget. That’s because when Andy Farrell named his 36-man Six Nations squad at 10am there was one much welcomed surprise…
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DEFENSIVE heroics, brilliant box-kicking and a fine physical performance proved not enough as Munster fell to a 13-10 defeat to rivals Leinster on Saturday evening. JJ Hanrahan will take the…
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