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Limerick’s Stephanie Nunan headed to France with U-18 Ireland Sevens Squad

By Luke Liddy / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Limerick’s Stephanie Nunan headed to France with U-18 Ireland Sevens Squad

The Ireland squad for the Rugby Europe Under-18 Women’s Sevens Championship in Vichy, France has been announced. The tournament takes place on Saturday and Sunday. St. Mary’s/Munster’s Stephanie Nunan has…

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Duncan Williams expects ‘entertaining and tough’ game at Ospreys

By Luke Liddy / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Duncan Williams expects ‘entertaining and tough’ game at Ospreys

Duncan Williams on learning from last season and Munster’s upcoming Pro 14 tie with Ospreys. Experienced scrum half Duncan Williams has claimed 5 try assists in Munster’s first two Guinness…

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Old Crescent to host Underage Open Day and unveil new pitches this Sunday

By Diarmaid Scannell / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Old Crescent to host Underage Open Day and unveil new pitches this Sunday

The Rosbrien side had their first underage open day last Sunday. Old Crescent had great success with their first open day last Sunday for underage players wanting to start playing…

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WATCH: “Let them play” IRFU launch campaign to cut back on poor sideline behaviour

By Diarmaid Scannell / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on WATCH: “Let them play” IRFU launch campaign to cut back on poor sideline behaviour

As part of their “Spirit of Rugby” initiative the IRFU are trying to clamp down on poor sideline behavior at grassroots level of rugby. In the short video Internationals such…

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Watch – Lions Uncovered official trailer looks amazing

By Luke Liddy / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Watch – Lions Uncovered official trailer looks amazing

The story of The British & Irish Lions 2017 Tour to New Zealand, which ended all square, has been documented in a behind the scenes film. Including over two hours…

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Limerick owned Clonbrien Hero tests positive for cocaine-like drug

By Luke Liddy / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Limerick owned Clonbrien Hero tests positive for cocaine-like drug

A champion Irish greyhound has tested positive for a cocaine-like drug. Clonbrien Hero, winner of the prestigious Laurels race, showed traces of benzoylecgonine, which is a metabolite of cocaine in…

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Emily O’Leary appointed as Munster “Spirit Officer”

By Diarmaid Scannell / September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Emily O’Leary appointed as Munster “Spirit Officer”

Emily O’Leary has recently been appointed “Spirit Officer” for Munster as part of new IRFU initiative. The new initiative, named the “Spirit of Rugby” is a number of practical educational…

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Munster Under 19’s bounce back to defeat Connacht

By Diarmaid Scannell / September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Munster Under 19’s bounce back to defeat Connacht

Munster U19 defeated Connacht 43-8 on Sunday last to keep their interprovincial title hopes alive Munster Under 19’s enjoyed a six point victory over their Connacht counterparts on Sunday thanks…

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Listen – Remembering Limerick hurling legend Mick Mackey died on this day 35 years ago

By Luke Liddy / September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Listen – Remembering Limerick hurling legend Mick Mackey died on this day 35 years ago

Listen – RTE interview from 1966 with Limerick hurling legend Mick Mackey who died on this day 35 years ago. With Limerick’s under 21 All-Ireland win, treaty county natives are…

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WATCH: Limerick FC talk to Shane Tracy ahead of his testimonial game

By Diarmaid Scannell / September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on WATCH: Limerick FC talk to Shane Tracy ahead of his testimonial game

Shane Tracy spoke to Limerick FC recently ahead of his testimonial this coming Saturday The former Arsenal Youth has had a stellar career with Limerick spanning over ten years and…

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