Guinness pro14

Scannell seeks consistency as Munster face crucial games

By John Keogh / September 27, 2018 / Comments Off on Scannell seeks consistency as Munster face crucial games

Munster welcome interprovincial rivals Ulster to Thomond Park in the Guinness Pro14 this weekend on the back of an inconsistent start to the season. Johann van Graan’s side have put…

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Return of injured trio boosts Munster ahead of Ulster visit

By John Keogh / September 24, 2018 / Comments Off on Return of injured trio boosts Munster ahead of Ulster visit

Munster will welcome back Billy Holland, Kevin O’Byrne and Niall Scannell to their squad this week after the trio returned to training on Monday. Keith Earls is also in contention…

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WATCH: Error strewn Munster put to the sword by Cardiff

By Raffaele Rocca / September 21, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Error strewn Munster put to the sword by Cardiff

It was a case of one step forward and two steps back for Munster as an error strewn and poor defensive performance saw Cardiff ease to a 37-13 bonus point…

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Van Graan’s style beginning to shine through

By John Keogh / September 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Van Graan’s style beginning to shine through

GREEN SHOOTS of progress are beginning to show according to Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan three games into the Guinness Pro14 season. With the Heineken Champions Cup only three…

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Sherry just happy to be back in the fold after injury nightmare

By John Keogh / September 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Sherry just happy to be back in the fold after injury nightmare

Mike Sherry has been on the comeback trail for over a year after a horror run of injuries that threatened to end his career. A slipped disc, nerve damage to…

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Stander returns to Munster team for Cardiff

By John Keogh / September 20, 2018 / Comments Off on Stander returns to Munster team for Cardiff

CJ Stander will make his first appearance of the season after being named in Munster’s team to play the Cardiff Blues in the Guinness Pro14 on Friday evening. Head Coach…

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WATCH: Sherry enjoying Munster’s new direction

By Raffaele Rocca / September 19, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Sherry enjoying Munster’s new direction

Mike Sherry has had some terrible luck with injuries over the last while but is very much back to the fore with Munster once again.  The Garryowen hooker is also…

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WATCH: Johann van Grann impressed with Munster’s broken field play.

By Raffaele Rocca / September 19, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Johann van Grann impressed with Munster’s broken field play.

Munster have had a decent opening to their Pro14 season and bar a torrid opening half against Glasgow in week 2, Johann van Graan’s side have played some attractive rugby. …

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WATCH: Johann van Grann “pretty happy” with much improved Munster

By Raffaele Rocca / September 15, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Johann van Grann “pretty happy” with much improved Munster

Munster recorded a superb 49-13 win over the Ospreys over Saturday evening representing a much improved performance from their below par showing against Glasgow last time out.  Sporting Limerick caught…

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WATCH: Highlights of Munster’s 49-13 win over Ospreys

By Raffaele Rocca / September 14, 2018 / Comments Off on WATCH: Highlights of Munster’s 49-13 win over Ospreys

Johann van Graan would have impressed the importance of a faster and more accurate start that produced against Glasgow last weekend.   His side did just that with four first…

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