Ronan Coughlan

The Athea Brothers who took on the world and won

By Ronan Coughlan / April 7, 2020 /

What research tells us is that sibling rivalries often produce great results, but to have one child in a family go on to reach a world stage is fantastic, but…

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Limerick’s Jim Hogan, a man who fulfilled his potential wearing a Great Britain singlet

By Ronan Coughlan / March 28, 2020 /

JIM HOGAN’S story in athletics is no ordinary one certainly not all plain sailing. The year was 1966 in Budapest, where the Irishman crossed over the line in his English…

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WATCH: David Kilcoyne – "Get ready for a very hungry Ospreys team"

By Ronan Coughlan / January 16, 2020 /

In front of the Media this week, Munster’s David Kilcoyne looked ahead to his sides final Pool 4 clash against Ospreys this Sunday at Thomond Park. It’s been a great…

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Eight Munster Players included in 2020 Six Nations Squad

By Ronan Coughlan / January 15, 2020 /

Andy Farrell has made the first big decision of his career as Irish Head Coach by confirming his 35 man squad ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Championship. The squad…

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Munster appoint new Head of Rugby Development

By Ronan Coughlan / January 15, 2020 /

Colm McMahon has been appointed Munster Rugby Head of Rugby Development. McMahon, who earlier this season took over as Interim Forwards Coach before Graham Rowntree’s arrival, makes the move from…

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WATCH: Billy Holland on frustrations in Paris and Ospreys welcome

By Ronan Coughlan / January 15, 2020 /

Munster lock Billy Holland reflected on his side ‘frustrations’ across his sides Champions Cup Pool games so far, which is resulted in the provinces likely exit from the tournament. “Were…

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WATCH: Keith Earls on Munster chances and Racing 92 class

By Ronan Coughlan / January 15, 2020 /

In front of the media this week, Munster winger Keith Earls reflected on his sides defeat to the French side in Paris last Saturday: “Against a quality team like that…

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HRI Weekly: McNamara records 25th career win at Fairyhouse

By Ronan Coughlan / January 13, 2020 /

Limerick Racing News Conor McNamara recorded his 25th career success when partnering the Gavin Cromwell-trained Wolf Prince to win the conditions’ hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Owned by Patrick Sheanon,…

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Racing 92 prove too much for Munster in Paris

By Ronan Coughlan / January 12, 2020 /

Racing 92 have beaten Munster at the La Defense Arena this afternoon by 39-22 in Paris, picking up a bonus point try with seconds left of the clock. Racing made…

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Four Limerick sides record All Ireland League victories

By Ronan Coughlan / January 11, 2020 /

It was a positive weekend for Limerick’s All Ireland League sides on Saturday afternoon following the festive break, with four out of the six clubs in action coming away with…

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