Leinster Rugby

WATCH: Peter O’Mahony on impending exits and Leinster semi-final clash

By Jack Neville / May 15, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Peter O’Mahony on impending exits and Leinster semi-final clash

When the news broke of the departures of Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones last week, the mood around the Munster camp was a sombre one with the pair having contributed…

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WATCH: Joey Carbery on his fitness and missing Munster’s recent big games

By John Keogh / May 14, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Joey Carbery on his fitness and missing Munster’s recent big games

Munster out half Joey Carbery is set to make his comeback this weekend against Leinster in the Pro14 semi final at the RDS. Carbery has been out of action with…

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WATCH: van Graan discusses the departures of Flannery and Jones

By Jack Neville / May 13, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: van Graan discusses the departures of Flannery and Jones

In the wake of Munster’s victory over Benetton in the Guinness Pro 14 quarter-final, it was announced that Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones would be leaving their respective positions at…

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O’Brien exit is a hit that the IRFU can afford to take

By Tom Savage / February 14, 2019 / Comments Off on O’Brien exit is a hit that the IRFU can afford to take

Sean O’Brien is one of those “force of nature” type of players. One of those guys that you see on the opposition team sheet and think, fuck it, we’re in…

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Tom Savage: “The IRFU can’t afford to select Irish players playing outside the provinces”

By Tom Savage / February 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Tom Savage: “The IRFU can’t afford to select Irish players playing outside the provinces”

Robbie Henshaw’s troubles at fullback and the growing injury crisis in the second row have led to a lot of calls for the return of Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan…

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Munster trio nominated for European Player of the Year

By Jack Neville / January 24, 2019 / Comments Off on Munster trio nominated for European Player of the Year

Munster’s Peter O’Mahony, Joey Carberry and Tadgh Beirne have been rewarded for their excellent form this season as they have been nominated for this years EPCR European Player of the…

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The Breakdown EP83: Munster beat Exeter while Leinster, Ulster & Connacht also progress

By Raffaele Rocca / January 21, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP83: Munster beat Exeter while Leinster, Ulster & Connacht also progress

It may not have been pretty but Munster stood tall when they needed to and eked out a hard fought 9-7 win in what was a pulsating and absorbing round…

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The Breakdown EP82: Munster v Exeter & how the Irish Provinces can advance

By Raffaele Rocca / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP82: Munster v Exeter & how the Irish Provinces can advance

So here we have it, weekend six of the Pool stages of the Heineken Champions and Challenge Cups sees all Irish provinces with reasonable chances of making the 1/4 finals.…

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Outcomes that can see Munster in Champions Cup 1/4 Final

By Raffaele Rocca / January 17, 2019 / Comments Off on Outcomes that can see Munster in Champions Cup 1/4 Final

This weekend brings the pool stages of the 2018/2019 Champions and Challenge Cups to an end with all four Irish provinces with pathways the knockout stages. Some are quite clear…

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The Breakdown EP81: Munster’s win over Gloucester as Provinces in Pole Position for Euro Advance

By Raffaele Rocca / January 15, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP81: Munster’s win over Gloucester as Provinces in Pole Position for Euro Advance

In this week’s podcast, we look back on a Munster’s superb 41-15 road win at Kingsholm to put them firmly in control of Pool 2. A win over Exeter at…

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