Champions Cup Rugby

WATCH: Johann van Graan on Champions Cup and exciting opportunities for players to shine

By John Keogh / January 23, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Johann van Graan on Champions Cup and exciting opportunities for players to shine

Munster head coach Johann van Graan is looking forward to shuffling his pack this weekend as his side return to Pro14 action against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. Van Graan…

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Van Graan pays tribute to his players after Exeter arm wrestle

By John Keogh / January 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Van Graan pays tribute to his players after Exeter arm wrestle

Munster are into the Champions Cup quarter final after the win over Exeter and that’s all that matters according to Johann van Graan. Joey Carbery’s late penalty saw van Graan’s…

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WATCH: Van Graan on Exeter challenge and Carbery X factor

By John Keogh / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Van Graan on Exeter challenge and Carbery X factor

Munster head coach Johann van Graan is expecting another tough challenge when his side welcome Exeter Chiefs to Thomond Park on Saturday in a must win Champions Cup game. The…

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O’Mahony passed fit for crucial Champions Cup game with Exeter

By John Keogh / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on O’Mahony passed fit for crucial Champions Cup game with Exeter

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has been named in the starting XV for the big Champions Cup tie with Exeter Chiefs tomorrow at Thomond Park. O’Mahony has overcome a rib injury…

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WATCH: Rory Scannell on big Exeter game and importance of a strong defensive system

By John Keogh / January 17, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Rory Scannell on big Exeter game and importance of a strong defensive system

Munster’s Rory Scannell was among the tries in their Champions Cup win over Gloucester last week but it was the their outstanding defence that caught the eye of many observers…

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WATCH: Jean Kleyn on the importance of Gloucester win and Munster’s improving attack

By John Keogh / January 17, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Jean Kleyn on the importance of Gloucester win and Munster’s improving attack

Jean Kleyn played a big part in Munster’s win over Gloucester last week and is confident that the team’s attacking play will continue to improve. Munster have scored nine tries…

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WATCH: Rory Scannell on Munster’s evolving attack, squad fitness and competition for places

By John Keogh / January 15, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Rory Scannell on Munster’s evolving attack, squad fitness and competition for places

Munster centre Rory Scannell was an integral part of the team’s superb Champions Cup win over Gloucester last week and is looking for more of the same when Exeter Chiefs…

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Munster’s emotional energy comes from deep within

By John Keogh / January 15, 2019 / Comments Off on Munster’s emotional energy comes from deep within

It’s one of the things that defines Munster as a rugby entity. It’s emotional energy. It dates back to long before the famous victory against the All Blacks in 1978…

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WATCH: Peter O’Mahony on visiting Kingsholm as a fan and Gloucester’s knowledgeable fans

By John Keogh / January 8, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Peter O’Mahony on visiting Kingsholm as a fan and Gloucester’s knowledgeable fans

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has plenty of experience of playing at the home of Gloucester but he also visited Kingsholm supporting the province when he was young. O’Mahony believes the…

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WATCH: “I don’t think it gets much bigger”-JVG on Leinster game

By Jack Neville / December 28, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: “I don’t think it gets much bigger”-JVG on Leinster game

Johann van Graan’s Munster side sit in second place of their conference in the Guinness Pro 14 ahead of the meeting with Leinster who top their conference. Munster come into…

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