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World Cup winner RG Snyman has given his first interview since joining Munster from Japanese side Honda Heat earlier this summer.  Snyman, who signed for Munster alongside fellow Springbok Damian de Allende, landed in Ireland five weeks ago while the squad resumed training on June 22 following a three-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everyone at the club is …

Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan has said that he is happy with the investigative process which was undertaken regarding the anti-doping violation committed by James Cronin.  Cronin received a one-month ban after testing positive for the banned substances, prednisolone and prednisone, after Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 last November. Cronin’s ban is considered lenient by some, particularly Sport …

Ronan O’Gara has enjoyed one of the most prestigious careers in Irish Rugby, winning two Heineken Cups, one Grand Slam and was a three-time British & Irish Lions tourist. Throughout his near two-decade playing career, countless iconic photographs of O’Gara have been snapped from celebrating his Grand-Slam winning drop-goal to Munster’s Heineken Cup glory. However, one photograph which still lingers …

Welcome to day 18 of Pundit Arena’s daily rugby trivia challenge. Each day, we’ll give you 20 questions and 20 clues, similar to a crossword, and you have to guess the answers before the time runs out. https://t.co/4FBA9OJ9lR — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) May 24, 2020 So, for example, if the clue was, ‘Munster play here,’ the answer would be, ‘Thomond …

Munster Rugby have announced that out-half Tyler Bleyendaal has retired from rugby with immediate effect due to a neck injury. The 29-year-old last lined out for the province against Ospreys in November 2019 and has been advised to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds. Bleyendaal joined the province from the Crusaders in January 2015, making his debut in September …

Munster Rugby have confirmed that South African World Cup winner Damian de Allende has arrived in Ireland with he and the rest of their new signings due to commence their contracts on July 1. Under current government measures, passengers from abroad must complete a public health passenger locator form and self-isolate for a 14-day period. According to a statement on …

While the Irish rugby team have become no strangers to success over the past decade, in the early 2000s, that was not always the case.  2009 signaled a shift in Ireland’s fortunes. Their first Six Nations Grand Slam win in 61 years was the catalyst for the standing Ireland now holds in World Rugby. Declan Kidney was the man who …

Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton are a unique duo. Opposing fly-halves from one of rugby’s fiercest rivalries, Munster and Leinster, which gradually transformed into a battle for the Ireland number 10 jersey. O’Gara desperate to keep his spot, Sexton vying to take it from him. However, upon the Munster man’s retirement in 2013, both O’Gara and Sexton found themselves at …

Donncha O’Callaghan enjoyed a glittering career with both Munster and Ireland with two Heineken Cups and a Grand Slam just some of the achievements under the belt.  However, the towering second row was known for more than just his performances on the pitch. During his time in the spotlight, the charismatic O’Callaghan garnered a reputation as a jokester and the …

Munster have confirmed that Joey Carbery is expected to return to training at the start of pre-season ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. The province confirmed last month that Carbery would undergo elective surgery on his ankle which he injured in Ireland’s World Cup warm-up game against Italy last year. He further aggravated the injury during his brief appearances during the …

Scarlets lock Sam Lousi has received a straight red card in the 33rd minute of their PRO14 encounter with Munster after punching two players. The incident occurred shortly after the half-hour mark as Munster were advancing and were awarded a penalty from a ruck close to the Scarlets line. Following the referee’s decision, there were some afters involving a number …

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has opted for an exciting blend of youth and experience for the visit of the Cheetahs to the RDS Arena on Saturday in the PRO14.  A number of players released from the Ireland camp for this weekend are chosen by Cullen in his starting XV, while four Academy players also make the match-day 23. Rob …

Paul O’Connell admits he is unsure whether or not he will resume a career in professional coaching following a spell at Stade Français that he described as “disappointing.”  After retiring from the professional game following the 2015 World Cup, O’Connell linked up with Noel McNamara and the Irish Under-20s as an assistant coach in 2018. However, the following summer he …

Munster’s Calvin Nash will make his Heineken Champions Cup debut in their final pool game against Ospreys this weekend in Thomond Park.  The game will also mark a first European start for Fineen Wycherley while Academy duo Ben Healy and Jack O’Sullivan have been named among the replacements. Following last Sunday’s 39-22 loss to Racing 92 in Paris, Johann van …

Munster are on the verge of exiting the Champions Cup after defeat to Racing 92 on Sunday afternoon. Johann van Graan’s side fell to a 39-22 loss against Racing in Paris, a result that leaves their hopes of advancing from Pool 4 in serious jeopardy. At present, Munster appear unlikely to advance to the quarter-finals. They are currently third in …

Racing 92’s Teddy Iribaren produced a spectacular piece of skill as he set up winger Teddy Thomas to score a try in the French side’s clash with Munster in the Champions Cup on Sunday. Johan Van Graan’s side required a win heading into the game but conceded the opening try at the La Defense Stadium in Paris just before half-time. …

Munster have named their starting XV ahead of their crucial Heineken Cup Champions Cup against Racing 92 in Paris on Sunday afternoon. Johann van Graan’s side have been handed a timely boost with the return of out-half JJ Hanrahan to the starting XV which contains eight changes from the team that faced Ulster last weekend. Niall Scannell starts at hooker …

Munster head coach Johann van Graan has said he is “gutted” for Joey Carbery following his latest injury setback on his return from a lengthy absence. According to Virgin Media’s Sinead Kissane, the 24-year-old is set to spend between two and four months on the sidelines after suffering a wrist ligament injury in Friday night’s game against Ulster which requires …