Rugby

Does the selection of Jean Kleyn undermine the Irish squad ethos before the World Cup?

By Niall O'Carroll / September 3, 2019 /

A major part of preparing a squad for an event like a World Cup is the consideration of the time that players spend in each other’s company over a prolonged…

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LISTEN: Breakdown EP107: Rugby World Cup Squad Review

By Jack Neville / September 3, 2019 /

On Monday afternoon, Joe Schmidt announced his 31-man squad for this months Rugby World Cup Squad six days ahead of schedule. Included are twelve Munster players, with seven forwards and…

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Twelve Munster players named in 2019 Rugby World Cup squad

By Ronan Coughlan / September 2, 2019 /

Joe Schmidt has named his 31-man-squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The IRFU brought forward the squad’s publication from its planned announcement next Sunday and includes…

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Irish RWC Squad Depth Chart- Back Three

By Jack Neville / September 2, 2019 /

With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching and Joe Schmidt’s squad announcement imminent, each day we will look at a different part of the squad to try and decipher who…

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Irish RWC Squad Depth Chart- Out Half

By Jack Neville / September 2, 2019 /

With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching and Joe Schmidt’s squad announcement imminent, each day we will look at a different part of the squad to try and decipher who…

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Opinion: Ireland’s win over Wales should restore confidence

By Ronan Coughlan / August 31, 2019 /

Albeit a very poor Wales B team, this was a performance that should restore the confidence in both the Ireland dressing room and with the supporters.  The first half was…

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Holders Young Munster reach Charity Cup Final

By Jack Neville / August 30, 2019 /

Defending Champions Young Munster are through to this years Charity Cup Final after defeating Nenagh 22-6 last night. The Cookies had tries from Darren Ryan, Nicky Irwin and a penalty…

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Irish RWC Squad Depth Chart- Scrum Half

By Jack Neville / August 30, 2019 /

With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching and Joe Schmidt’s squad announcement imminent, each day we will look at a different part of the squad to try and decipher who…

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WATCH: Johann van Graan on pre-season and excitement ahead of season

By John Keogh / August 29, 2019 /

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says that pre-season has gone well so far and that he is looking forward to the season ahead. The South African welcomed new senior…

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O’Mahony to captain Irish team that has 11 changes from England hammering

By John Keogh / August 29, 2019 /

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony will lead an Irish team that shows 11 changes for Saturday’s World Cup warm up game against Wales in Cardiff. Irish coach Joe Schmidt has opted…

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