All posts tagged "Munster"
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoChampions Cup semi-final preview
The knockout stages of the Heineken Champions Cup have provided plenty of thrills already this season, but which of the four...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoMunster get it right in the end
By TOM SHEEDY Sharks .............22 Munster ..........22 Munster head coach Graham Rowntree knew it would be another gruelling outing in Kings...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoExeter’s O’Brien signs for Munster
The exodus from Exeter shows no sign of abating, with centre Sean O’Brien set to become the next player through the...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoTall poppy syndrome or a case to answer?
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER For all sorts of reasons, all conquering Leinster...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoNienaber to replace Lancaster at Leinster
NEWS EXTRA LEINSTER have confirmed the appointment of Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber to their coaching team after the World Cup...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEx-Ireland full-back Jones joins Borthwick
Former Ireland full-back Felix Jones will leave South Africa’s coaching set-up and join England as an assistant coach after the 2023...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoHeineken Champions Cup Last 16 Preview
For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Champions Cup will see one-off Last 16 games played to decide who...
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Rugby World Cup
/ 3 years agoKay: Fitness guru is key for England
Steve Borthwick still has “an ace” up his sleeve in his determined bid to transform England into realistic World Cup contenders....
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoAway form is work on for Bedford says French
By BEN JAYCOCK Winging in: Sean French scores Blues Bedford Blues have turned Goldington Road into a fortress this season but...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Dave Tiueti: ‘I loved the Mem – it got me a Tonga recall’
The former Tonga, Bristol, Neath & Ospreys centre talks about his life in the game Fond memories: Dave Tiueti in action...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFormer Wasp Fekitoa agrees deal at Treviso
NEWS EXTRA BENETTON Treviso have signed former All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa on a three-year deal. Munster revealed last month that...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFarrell leaves Munster for ‘new opportunity’
IRELAND centre Chris Farrell, 29, has left Munster to “pursue a new playing opportunity”. Farrell, who joined the club in 2017...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Andy Long: ‘Bitter-sweet Test career taught me a hell of a lot’
The former England, Bath, Munster, Rotherham, Newcastle and Northampton hooker talks about his life in the game When I was with...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTierney dies at 46
FORMER Ireland, Leicester and Munster scrum-half Tom Tierney died on Friday at the age of 46. Tierney, who made his Ireland...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMcDonald a Falcon
FORMER Wasps lock Kiran McDonald has signed for Newcastle. The Scottish forward joined Munster in October after Wasps’ collapse on a...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoOspreys suffer nine-try mauling
By JOHN FALLON Munster ..........58 Ospreys.............. 3 Ospreys head coach Toby Booth is hopeful that their heaviest defeat ever in the...
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English Championship
/ 3 years agoTransition to hooker paying off for Terry
By BEN JAYCOCK It's almost two years since Cameron Terry made the transition from the back row to hooker at Ealing...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 3 years agoMy Life in Rugby with Steve Lander: ‘Controversy inevitable when you’re a referee’
The former international referee, who took charge of 18 tests from 1995 to 2003, talks about his life in the game...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoRowntree delight at crucial comeback win
By KEVIN FALLON Benetton ........30 Munster .........40 Munster boss Graham Rowntree praised his men for the way they recovered from a...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoWe weren’t ruthless enough out there, complains O’Gara
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara wasn’t happy with his side’s performance. He said: “When they went down to 14, we...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoSix Nations squads in-depth: Ireland
Ulster's Jacob Stockdale has been recalled to Ireland’s 37-man Six Nations squad, but Munster fly-half Joey Carbery is a notable absentee....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoForthcoming fixtures
Week beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023 It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, JANUARY 22...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoChampions Cup Friday and Saturday preview
It’s an incredibly busy Friday and Saturday in the Heineken Champions Cup, with nine fixtures over the next two days as...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHeartbreak for Evans as Ospreys win Welsh derby
URC round-up First-half try: Dewi Lake scored for Ospreys JARROD Evans fell agonisingly short with the last kick of the game...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoHastings ruled out of Scotland’s Six Nations
NEWS EXTRA SCOTLAND fly-half Adam Hastings will miss the Six Nations with a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old requires surgery after sustaining...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoWhy it’s time for a world in union
Paul Rees says this season's Heineken Champions Cup highlights the need for a Global, joined up season Nothing highlights the need...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoTake five: Looking back, and forward
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER FIVE BEST MEMORIES OF 2022 1: Italy’s Ange...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTurnbull calls for another Welsh scalp as rivals clash
CARDIFF back row Josh Turnbull has been impressed with his side’s strength of character in recent weeks and wants more of...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoDomachowski try kills off Dragons
By BEN JAYCOCK Match winner: Cardiff celebrate after Corey Domachowski’s late try downed the Dragons COREY Domachowski proved the unlikely match-winner...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoBath in the mood to face Exeter challenge
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Exeter v Bath Saturday December 24. Kick-off 3pm Vision: Bath coach Johann van Graan Johann Van Graan...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoTop clubs finding it tough in Europe
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Reigning Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle and 2021 winners Toulouse have been notable exceptions but Top...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 years agoFurbank ready for Munster challenge
By PAUL REES George Furbank does not yet know who he has to impress to make England’s Six Nations squad after...
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Dream Team
/ 3 years agoDream Team with Andy Northey
The Former North of England, Northampton, St Helens RLFC, Waterloo, Rotherham & Sedgley Park centre chooses the best XV he has...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoLions star Russell turns down a move to Bath
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath have missed out on signing arguably the best fly-half in the world on current...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoQuickfire 21 puts Munster in control
By BRYN PALMER Edinburgh........ 17 Munster...........38 Munster's five-try win, featuring 21 unanswered points from 17-7 down just before half-time, provided more...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoSkosan: We need to get flying start
By GARY FITZGERALD Power runner: Courtnall Skosan playing for Northampton PICTURE: Getty Images Courtnall Skosan is banking on fortress Franklin’s to...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 3 years agoMunster end run of derby defeats
By DARAGH SMALL Munster ......... 34 Connacht......... 17 Another encouraging URC win continued Munster’s turnaround in fortunes. Connacht left Thomond Park...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBrothers line up World Cup shot
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Sale Sharks twins Jean-Luc and Dan Du Preez, below, could appear at the World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWe’ll be ok, says IRFU chief
THE Irish Rugby Football Union are optimistic the four provinces will survive the financial crisis engulfing the English club game. The...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMercer out to prove he’s ready for England
By SAM JACKSON Man in form: Zach Mercer playing for Montpellier PICTURES: Getty Images GLOUCESTER-BOUND No.8 Zach Mercer is relishing his...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 years agoBarbarians squad named for Killik Cup clash
The Barbarians have confirmed the full squad for the Killik Club, as the famous invitational side face All Blacks XV at...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoBath lead chase for Du Toit, Barbeary
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prop star: Du Toit Bath have emerged as favourites to pip Lyon to land Springbok...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoMoore leads way for Ulster
By JOHN FALLON Munster .............. 14 Tries: Daly 67 Penalties: Crowley 10, 48, 54 Ulster ................... 15 Tries: Murphy 4, Stewart...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 3 years agoSharing delight of beating All Blacks
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER There is rightly much focus on the 50th...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoRFU chief puts central contracts on the agenda
By PAUL REES CENTRAL contracts are on the agenda after the collapse of Worcester and Wasps and a Department of Culture,...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoAgents are circling after Wasps demise
ON THE BLINDSIDE Wasps demise last week started a massive scramble for some of their best talent, just as it did...
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Shane Williams
/ 3 years agoNot sure if old guard will make World Cup
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND WAYNE Pivac named his Wales squad to take on New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoFirst home win for Rowntree
Munster ................31 Bulls ......................17 By JOHN FALLON GRAHAM Rowntree tasted victory in his first match in charge at Thomond Park as...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPortugal looking good for final spot
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S all been a bit doom and gloom...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoWasps may move for McGuigan
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Hooker: McGuigan GEORGE McGuigan could lead the exodus of players from Newcastle Falcons at the...
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