All posts tagged "Munster"
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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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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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Shane Williams
/ 4 years agoIt’s a new generation of Welsh coaches
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Home-grown coaches have always been a big topic of debate in Wales. It could be...
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoFaletau back as Cardiff change seven for Lions
Taulupe Faletau is one of seven Cardiff players to come in as they face the Emirates Lions at the Arms Park....
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United Rugby Championship
/ 4 years agoDyer ends long wait with superb winner
Dragons…………….23pts Tries: Dyer 72 Penalties: Hanrahan 10, 16, 23, 27, 35, 80+1 Munster ………..17pts Tries: Archer 37, Healy 40 Conversions: Healy 38, 40+1 Penalties: Healy 3...
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 years agoBasham back for Dragons
Preview Dragons v Munster Today. Kick-off 3pm WALES flanker Taine Basham starts as Dragons looks to bounce from the 44-6 hammering...
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Premiership
/ 4 years ago‘Another tough lesson for us’
Bath head coach Johann van Graan didn’t hide from the inadequacy of his side’s defeat to 14-man Sharks. The South African...
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Premiership
/ 4 years ago‘Old man’ Dan calls on Wasps kids to step up
By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW... Gloucester v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Kingsholm Dan Robson is embracing his “old man” status at the...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoGloucester turn on the power but work to do
Gloucester........42pts Cardiff ................17pts By ROGER PANTING Try time: Ben Morgan scores for Gloucester PICTURE: Martin Bennett Gloucester go into next week’s...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoBattling Exiles give Kidney a victorious homecoming
Munster ............14pts London Irish ....19pts By DANNY WARD London Irish capped off their pre-season in style with a fine win over...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Bath
Head coach: Johann van Graan Captain: Ben Spencer Ground: The Recreation Ground Capacity: 14,509 PREDICTED FINISH: 11TH Johann van Graan, Bath’s...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Bristol
Director of Rugby: Pat Lam Captain: Steven Luatua Ground: Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,000 PREDICTED FINISH: 8TH Pat Lam’s glass is always...
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Premiership
/ 4 years agoTeam-by-team Premiership Previews: Wasps
Head coach: Lee Blackett Captain: Joe Launchbury Ground: Coventry Building Society Arena Capacity: 32,753 PREDICTED FINISH: 10TH Recruitment was put on...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 4 years agoPollard the man to help Tigers retain their title
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK Steve Borthwick has proved himself to be a tremendous operator who never leaves a...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoSalary cap is forcing clubs to invest in youth policy
PAUL REES Worcester’s plight at a time when the salary cap has been reduced by some 20 per cent to £5m...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoGlobe-trotter Hanrahan out to put drive back into Dragons
Determined: JJ Hanrahan in action for Clermont last season There have been several false dawns at Rodney Parade over the past...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoURC ‘blown away’ by TV figures as SA join the party
By PAUL REES Chief: Martin Anayi The United Rugby Championship enjoyed record television audiences last season thanks to the inclusion of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLe Bourgeois out to keep going at Blues
By JON NEWCOMBE Determined: Michael Le Bourgeois in action for Wasps PICTURE: Getty Images MICHAEL Le Bourgeois hopes to be able...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoPRE-SEASON FIXTURES
August 18 Caldy v Birkenhead Park Biarritz v Ealing Trailfinders (8pm) Cinderford v Matson (7.30pm) August 19 Caldy v Sale Sharks...
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Features
/ 4 years ago“I just ran around and smashed everything” – My Life in Rugby with Martin Purdy
The former Wasps, Bath, Gran Parma, L’Aquila, London Welsh, Massy and Grasse lock discusses his career As a professional sportsman you...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTiger Jack hangs up his boots for a fresh start
Having played rugby fulltime for 10 years, former Leicester Tigers centre Jack Roberts has retired from rugby at the age of...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFIXTURES
PRE-SEASON ■ MORE fixtures will be added each week as and when clubs announce their schedules. To any clubs wishing to...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 years agoBath will get back where they belong, says Garvey
By BEN JAYCOCK Leader: Matt Garvey playing for Bath Matt Garvey has been frustrated by Bath’s downturn but believes his old...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoAll Blacks give Irish a lesson in control
■By JOHN FALLON New Zealand ..42pts Tries: Barrett 21, Reece 30, Tupaea 36, Savea 38, 53, Sowakula 70 Conversions: Barrett 22,...
International Rugby
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