Heineken Champions Cup

Heineken Cup draw to take place on October 28 under new format for 2020/21

By Jack Neville / October 12, 2020 / Comments Off on Heineken Cup draw to take place on October 28 under new format for 2020/21

The Pool Draw for the Heineken Champions Cup will be staged in Lausanne for the third successive year on Wednesday 28 October when Europe’s elite clubs will find out who…

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European exit may turn out to be a blessing in disguise

By Tom Savage / January 23, 2020 / Comments Off on European exit may turn out to be a blessing in disguise

MUNSTER have some space now. It isn’t space they want but it’s space they have all the same. Not being in the Champions Cup knockout stages frees up at least…

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European progression hopes dwindle after Saracens defeat

By Ronan Coughlan / December 18, 2019 / Comments Off on European progression hopes dwindle after Saracens defeat

Munster’s 15-6 defeat away to Saracens in the Heineken Champions Cup last weekend leaves Johann van Graan’s side with no choice but to go all guns blazing in their remaining…

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Saracens Defeat Leaves Munster's European Hopes Dangling

By Raffaele Rocca / December 14, 2019 / Comments Off on Saracens Defeat Leaves Munster's European Hopes Dangling

Johann van Graan’s side went down fighting but a lopsided penalty count and some poor decision making ultimately made the difference as Saracens recorded deserved a 15-6 victory. Munster endured…

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The Breakdown EP123 Munster With Scores To Settle Against Sarries

By Raffaele Rocca / December 13, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP123 Munster With Scores To Settle Against Sarries

While the Thomond leg of this double header was far from a classic, it certainly provided enough niggle to provide all the ingredients for a spicy return fixture. The Breakdown…

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WATCH: Jean Kleyn "We are going for the win"

By Raffaele Rocca / December 12, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Jean Kleyn "We are going for the win"

Speaking at this week’s press briefing Munster’s Jean Kleyn says the back to back games against Saracens are close to test level intensity. “You have international players on both sides.…

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Botha Picks Up 3-Week Ban for Saracens Red Card

By Raffaele Rocca / December 11, 2019 / Comments Off on Botha Picks Up 3-Week Ban for Saracens Red Card

Munster back row Arno Botha has been suspended for three weeks following his red card against Saracens in last weekend’s Champions Clash at Thomond Park. French Referee Romaine Poite sent off…

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The Breakdown EP122 Munster Get Job Done But Bigger Tasks Ahead

By Raffaele Rocca / December 10, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP122 Munster Get Job Done But Bigger Tasks Ahead

In today’s podcast Raffaele Rocca and Tom Savage of Three Red Kings look back on Munster’s edgy win over Saracens in a game that was far from a classic. The…

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O’Mahony firmly focused on European opener

By John Keogh / November 15, 2019 / Comments Off on O’Mahony firmly focused on European opener

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony says that it would be ‘ridiculous’ to look past their opening Champions Cup game of the season with the Ospreys. The province will also face European…

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Where to watch Munster’s 2019/20 Champions Cup Draw

By Ronan Coughlan / June 19, 2019 / Comments Off on Where to watch Munster’s 2019/20 Champions Cup Draw

By Lunchtime this afternoon Munster will know their Champions Cup Pool opponents for next seasons competition. The 2019/20 European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Pool Draws take place in Lausanne…

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