Munster Rugby

Keith Earls autobiography coming this October

By Ronan Calvert / May 20, 2021 / Comments Off on Keith Earls autobiography coming this October

Keith Earls’ autobiography ‘Fight or Flight: My Life, My Choices’ is to be released this Autumn by publishers Reach Sports. Legendary Munster winger Keith Earls has been a fan favourite…

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Munster announce departure of long-serving prop James Cronin

By Ronan Calvert / May 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Munster announce departure of long-serving prop James Cronin

Munster Rugby have today announced the departure of experienced looshead prop James Cronin. The 30 year-old Corkman has made 142 appearences for the province and scored twenty tries in that…

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Limerick’s Stephen Fitzgerald forced into retirement aged 25

By Ronan Calvert / May 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Limerick’s Stephen Fitzgerald forced into retirement aged 25

Connacht fullback Stephen Fitzgerald has been forced into retirement at the age of 25 due to injury. Former Ardscoil Ris student and Shannon RFC star Fitzgerald has had three knee…

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Watch: Connacht defeat Munster in fiery Rainbow Cup clash

By Ronan Calvert / May 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Watch: Connacht defeat Munster in fiery Rainbow Cup clash

Connacht have defeated Munster 24-20 this evening at Thomond Park. Munster opened the scoring through James Cronin in the 8th minute. However, Andy Friend’s men bounced back brightly and continued…

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Rainbow Cup set to be decided by ‘North’ v ‘South’ Final

By Jack Neville / May 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Rainbow Cup set to be decided by ‘North’ v ‘South’ Final

There will be a winner of the inaugural Rainbow Cup as North and South winners to meet in a decider. PRO14 Rugby have confirmed today that the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow…

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Team News: Craig Casey and Matt Gallagher start for Munster against Connacht

By Ronan Calvert / May 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Team News: Craig Casey and Matt Gallagher start for Munster against Connacht

Munster have named their team for this Friday’s Rainbow Cup fixture agianst Connacht at Thomond Park. Johann Van Graan’s side are two from two in the competition following big wins…

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‘He’s a young guy with a big future’ – Van Graan excited for return of Ahern

By Ronan Calvert / May 13, 2021 / Comments Off on ‘He’s a young guy with a big future’ – Van Graan excited for return of Ahern

This season hasn’t gone quite as Munster supporters would have hoped. Johann Van Graan’s side fell to a PRO14 final defeat against rivals Leinster and were knocked out of the…

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Tom Savage: ‘Underrated’ Conor Murray deserving of third Lions Tour

By Tom Savage / May 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Tom Savage: ‘Underrated’ Conor Murray deserving of third Lions Tour

I was lucky enough to be in Thomond Park last Friday night for the Rainbow Cup game between Munster and Ulster. Limerick Live 95 wanted me on the radio for…

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Craig Casey praises the influence of Conor Murray

By Ronan Calvert / May 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Craig Casey praises the influence of Conor Murray

Two Limerick scrumhalfs have starred for Munster this season. One of them is the well established Conor Murray who is now looking forward to his third Lion’s tour. The other…

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Limerick’s Conor Phillips named in Ireland 7s squad

By Ronan Calvert / May 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Limerick’s Conor Phillips named in Ireland 7s squad

Munster winger Conor Phillips has been named in Ireland 7’s squad for their upcoming GB Sevens fixtures at St George’s Park. Young Munster man Conor Phillips is a regular starter…

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