Ronan Calvert

Ireland unchanged for Six Nations clash with France

By Ronan Calvert / April 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Ireland unchanged for Six Nations clash with France

Head coach Adam Griggs has named an unchanged XV for Ireland Women’s SIx Nations meeting with France this Saturday (14:15 KO) Ireland won their opening match of the tournament 45-0…

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PRO14 Announce Law Changes Ahead Of Rainbow Cup

By Ronan Calvert / April 15, 2021 / Comments Off on PRO14 Announce Law Changes Ahead Of Rainbow Cup

The Guinness Pro14 have toady announced that there will be law variations in the upcoming Rainbow Cup competition. A number of new laws were trialed in this season’s Super Rugby…

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Olympic Federation of Ireland Launch ‘Road To Tokyo’ Challenge

By Ronan Calvert / April 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Olympic Federation of Ireland Launch ‘Road To Tokyo’ Challenge

The Olympic Federation of Ireland in association has today launched their new Olympic Schools Challenge, ‘Road to Tokyo’. The challenge is part of the Olympic Federation of Ireland’s ‘Dare to…

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Official: Simon Zebo signs deal with Munster Rugby

By Ronan Calvert / April 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Official: Simon Zebo signs deal with Munster Rugby

Munster Rugby have today confirmed the significant signing of record try-scorer Simon Zebo from Racing 92. 31 year-old Zebo signed for the Parisian giants in 2018 and scored two tries…

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Ian Costello Appointed As Munster Academy Manager

By Ronan Calvert / April 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Ian Costello Appointed As Munster Academy Manager

Munster Rugby have this morning announced that former assistant coach Ian Costello will return to Thomond Park next season to take on a role as Greencore Academy manager. Ian Costello…

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Munster’s Opening Rainbow Cup Fixtures Confirmed

By Ronan Calvert / April 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Munster’s Opening Rainbow Cup Fixtures Confirmed

Munster are set to play three interpro derbys this May as the opening Rainbow Cup fixtures have been announced. Johann van Graan’s side take on Leinster at the RDS on…

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Warren Gatland’s Lions Coaching Team Confirmed

By Ronan Calvert / April 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Warren Gatland’s Lions Coaching Team Confirmed

British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today announced the coaching team for the 2021 Tour to South Africa.  Gregor Townsend (Scotland), Robin McBryde (Leinster Rugby), Steve Tandy…

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Fan favourite O’Donnell will leave a hole in the heart of Munster Rugby

By Ronan Calvert / April 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Fan favourite O’Donnell will leave a hole in the heart of Munster Rugby

“I’m proud to know that I will retire as a one-club man. I am confident and content in my decision, having chased the dream from the age of 16 through…

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Breaking: Munster flanker Tommy O’Donnell announces retirement

By Ronan Calvert / April 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Breaking: Munster flanker Tommy O’Donnell announces retirement

Munster and Ireland flanker Tommy O’Donnell has this afternoon announced his retirement from professional rugby. 33 year-old O’Donnell made his Munster debut in September 2007 against Scarlets and went on…

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Munster Rugby launch partnership with BUMBLEance

By Ronan Calvert / April 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Munster Rugby launch partnership with BUMBLEance

BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance and Munster Rugby have teamed up to create one of the most tangible charity partnerships imaginable.  The interactive ambulance service, which was founded by Munster couple Mary…

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