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O’Donnell waiting to determine extent of shoulder injury

By John Keogh / January 21, 2019 / Comments Off on O’Donnell waiting to determine extent of shoulder injury

Munster back row Tommy O’Donnell could be on the sidelines for another prolonged period after he sustained a shoulder injury against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday. O’Donnell was withdrawn from the…

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Beirne to miss opening Six Nations game due to knee injury

By John Keogh / January 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Beirne to miss opening Six Nations game due to knee injury

Munster second row Tadhg Beirne is set to miss Ireland’s Six Nations games against England and Scotland as a result of an injury he picked up during the Champions Cup…

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WATCH: Old Crescent earn bragging rights with win over UL Bohs

By John Keogh / January 19, 2019 / Comments Off on WATCH: Old Crescent earn bragging rights with win over UL Bohs

A blistering second half performance saw Old Crescent earn an impressive 31-10 win over UL Bohs in AIL Division 2A. Bohs were 10-3 up at half time but four second…

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Twelve Munster players named in Ireland U-20 Six Nations squad

By John Keogh / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Twelve Munster players named in Ireland U-20 Six Nations squad

Munster will be well represented in Ireland’s U-20 Six Nations campaign after 12 players were named in Noel McNamara’s squad for the competition. Shannon scrum half Craig Casey is one…

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Limerick Swimming Club remember Gerry Ryan at UL Arena Gala

By John Keogh / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Limerick Swimming Club remember Gerry Ryan at UL Arena Gala

Close to 1000 swimmers will converge on UL Arena this weekend to compete in Limerick Swimming Club’s Annual Gerry Ryan Memorial Gala.   Limerick Swimming Club is Limerick’s largest, longest…

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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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Limerick’s senior camogie team begin league season with Offaly trip

By John Keogh / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Limerick’s senior camogie team begin league season with Offaly trip

Declan Nash’s Limerick camogie team make their 2019 bow on Sunday when they play Offaly in St Rynagh’s at 2pm. Adare’s Caoimhe Costello will captain the team this season with…

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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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Player privacy will surely only increase after Murray saga

By Tom Savage / January 17, 2019 / Comments Off on Player privacy will surely only increase after Murray saga

The Conor Murray saga, such as it is, kicked off again last week with his words at a function in Limerick where he spoke about his “hurt” at the rumours…

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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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