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After a disappointing 2006/2007 European campaign, Munster were back on track a season later with the final destination once again being Cardiff’s Millenium Stadium.  The stage of their maiden Heineken Cup victory just two years previously, Munster went into the final where they met Toulouse who contained some French rugby royalty in the shape of Fabien Pelous, William Servat, Thierry …

As Covid-19 continues to put an indefinite halt on the rugby season, we’ve decided to dig out some of our favourite autobiographies in search of some interesting and memorable anecdotes.  Paul O’Connell’s ‘The Battle’, co-authored by Alan English, is a superb read. It gives a fascinating insight into the mindset of one of Ireland’s greatest ever players and the steely …

14 years ago Munster finally got their hands on the holy grail.  After so many heartbreaks in the Heineken Cup, the men from Munster finally reached the promised land and were crowned European champions on an unforgettable day at Cardiff’s Millenium Stadium. That nail-biting 23-19 victory over Biarritz set the scene for numerous documentaries, autobiographies and books and now we …

With the 2019/20 rugby season postponed indefinitely, we’re already casting our eyes to next season and what it might have in store.  Of course, the current campaign may still be fulfilled but due to the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and what is an already congested rugby calendar, it’s looking increasingly unlikely. So that brings us to what will hopefully be an …

“Unchartered waters” and “the unknown” are two phrases which frequently crop up during a conversation with former Munster back and current Operations Manager with Rugby Players Ireland, Denis Hurley.  Of course, this can be applied to the livelihoods of everyone in Ireland. Irish society is attempting to get to grips with a whole new way of living due to the …

There will be no shortage of headaches for competition organisers over the coming weeks and months as the Covid-19 pandemic puts a shuddering halt to the 2019/20 season.  With the current rugby season likely to be cancelled, we immediately cast our minds to the 2020/21 campaign and the potential ramifications that this unprecedented time will have on the new season. …

Simon Zebo has said he still harbours ambitions to add to his 35 international rugby caps but will hold no grudges if it never comes to fruition. Zebo’s last appearance for Ireland came almost three years ago when he started at full-back in their summer tour of Japan. However, after leaving Munster in 2018 for pastures new with Racing 92, …

Two weeks can seem like a lifetime in the midst of global health pandemic.  A fortnight ago, we spoke to former Munster man Ian Keatley to get an understanding of what the situation was like on the ground in northern Italy. Keatley, of course, is currently with Italian side Benetton, a club which is based in the city of Treviso …

A few weeks ago, Ian Keatley would have hardly envisaged that he would be speaking to an Irish sports journalist about matters relating to epidemiology, but yet, here we are.  The outbreak of Coronavirus, or Covid-19, in Europe, has dominated the news agenda over the last month as health officials scramble to implement measures to decrease the rate of infection …

From euphoric highs to gut-punching lows, Peter O’Mahony has experienced every point on the spectrum throughout his distinguished career.  From first caps in both green and red shirts, to captaining province, country and the British and Irish Lions, the Cork man has seen and done it all. The latest chapter in his career is an interesting one. Coming into this …

Munster have confirmed that Joey Carbery will undergo further surgery as he continues his comeback from injury.  Carbery has been sidelined since Munster’s loss to Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium at the beginning of January. Carbery sustained a wrist ligament injury in that game which required surgery. The timeline for his recovery was between two and four months and Munster …

“My biggest fear is losing someone closest to me. My Dad had a heart attack when I was 14 and he died in front of myself and my sister when we were on the beach.” Those are Eimear Considine’s opening words in the video for the launch of the new ‘Tackle Your Feelings Schools‘ campaign. The Munster and Ireland international’s …

Munster have been boosted with the news that three players in their senior squad have signed contract extensions.  Andrew Conway, who is arguably in the form of his career, has signed a three-year contract extension which will ensure that he will be playing his rugby in the red of Munster until the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The 28-year-old is …

Munster, Leinster and Connacht have all announced their teams for this weekend’s round of PRO14 action.  Munster travel to Italy to take on Zebre, Leinster are also on the road as they take on Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium while Connacht face a tricky trip to Scotland to take on Edinburgh. All games take place on Friday night and kick …

This Six Nations has been a little bit different for Munster and Ireland’s Keith Earls.  The Moyross man missed out on the action as Ireland got their campaign up and running with a win over Scotland. Next up against Wales, he started on the bench before entering the fray at the 45th-minute mark to replace Robbie Henshaw at outside centre. …

Stepping off his right and then quickly off his left, Jack Crowley burst through the Scottish defence in his own 22 to raise the decibel level at Musgrave Park in Cork.  Showing superb pace to sprint down the field, Crowley used a powerful left arm fend to take care of the Scottish fullback before touching down under the posts. That …

Music took centre stage for Andrew Conway and the Irish rugby squad on Saturday night as they basked in the glow of their second successive Six Nations victory under Andy Farrell which was an impressive 24-14 victory over reigning Grand Slam champions, Wales.  First, the spotlight shone on Max Deegan. The 23-year-old won his first Ireland cap against Wales and …

Munster Rugby have announced three new signings today who will arrive at the province ahead of the 2020/21 season.  Munster will welcome South Africa World Cup-winning duo RG Snyman and Damian De Allende, in addition to Saracens fullback Matt Gallagher, who is Irish qualified, to Thomond Park ahead of the new campaign. All three players have signed two-year contracts. De …