Ronan Coughlan

Limerick Clubs return mixed results in the AIL

By Ronan Coughlan / November 2, 2019 /

It was a mixed Saturday for the Six Limerick clubs in action in the Energia All Ireland League. Garryowen secured a second win after a 25-5 bonus point success over…

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Fantastic Four: Munster Alumni win on World Stage

By Ronan Coughlan / November 2, 2019 /

South Africa beat England 32-12 this morning to become 2019 Rugby World Cup Champions. It was an excellent performance which included a significant Munster influence running through the spine of…

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Limerick Clubs in AIL action this weekend

By Ronan Coughlan / November 1, 2019 /

In Division 1A, Garryowen, who are hovering above the drop zone in eighth place following their 37-19 away defeat by Dublin University, will welcome Ballynahinch at Dooradoyle. Young Munster will…

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Four UL Bohemian Players Named in Ireland Squad

By Ronan Coughlan / November 1, 2019 /

Ireland Women’s head coach, Adam Griggs today announced his squad to travel to France to undertake their second international training camp and training games, this weekend. Among the 26 players panel…

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McCarthy ready to do battle for No.9 Jersey

By Ronan Coughlan / November 1, 2019 /

Nick McCarthy knew he would have a battle on his hands for game-time when he left Leinster for Munster during the season, but it’s a task he is fired-up for…

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Botha dream to wear the Springbok Jersey again

By Ronan Coughlan / October 31, 2019 /

Arno Botha, now in his second season with Munster, still holds hopes of playing for the Springboks again but on Saturday morning he will be in Cardiff preparing for a…

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Two Limerick Hurlers make 2019 All-Star Team

By Ronan Coughlan / October 31, 2019 /

Limerick Senior Hurlers Sean Finn and Aaron Gillane have made the 2019 All-Star Team of the Year. John Kiely’s side won the Allianz League and Munster Championship during the 2019…

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Carbery a doubt for Champions Cup opening rounds

By Ronan Coughlan / October 30, 2019 /

Munster may be without out-half Joey Carbery for the opening two rounds of the Champions Cup against Ospreys and Racing 92 in November. However, Munster defence coach JP Ferreira has…

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Munster crowned 2019 All-Ireland Wheelchair Hurling Champions

By Ronan Coughlan / October 28, 2019 /

Munster GAA have been crowned 2019 All-Ireland Wheelchair Hurling Champions. Coached by Dave Fitzgerald, John Carey and Emma Keogh, Munster beat Ulster, Leinster and Connacht to claim the trophy at…

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“You know big players bring you big moments.” van Graan praises stellar Haley

By Ronan Coughlan / October 28, 2019 /

Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan reflected on his sides 28-12 win over Ospreys with satisfaction last Friday night at Irish Independent Park. The game itself was a bit of…

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