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In our latest rugby quiz, we are asking you to name the players with the most appearances in the Six Nations.  Each of these 17 players have made 50 or more appearances for their respective countries in the Six Nations. We have only included players who have earned caps after the competition became the Six Nations in 2000 but bear …

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 …

Following our quizzes on the 2013 and 2017 Lions, in our latest rugby quiz, we want you to name every player that was named in the 2009 British and Irish Lions squad.  Warren Gatland will lead a Lions tour against the Springboks for the first time since 2009 next year so we are reminiscing on that infamous tour. How well …

In our latest rugby quiz, we are asking you to name every member of Ireland’s 30-man squad named for the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. It was a memorable tournament for Declan Kidney’s men, winning all four of their pool games against the United States, Russia, Italy, and a very memorable victory over Australia. Those wins saw them …

The return of Super Rugby in New Zealand over the last number of weeks and in Australia (beginning this weekend) has been a welcome sight for rugby supporters starved of action over the last number of months.  However, those of us in the northern hemisphere are keen to see the return of professional competition in this neck of the woods. …

For Peter O’Mahony, the main thing, as he explains, is that he is back on the pitch training with his teammates after three months where the world was turned upside down due to the onset of COVID-19.  O’Mahony and his Munster teammates are in their second week of preseason training with the goal being a showdown with Leinster at the …

Joe Marler has admitted his regret over an incident with Alun Wyn Jones which saw him grab the groin area of the Welsh captain during their Six Nations meeting in March.  Although no action was taken during the game, the England prop was subsequently banned for 10 weeks after the disciplinary committee judged that he “had committed an act of …

Welcome to day 50 of Pundit Arena’s daily rugby trivia challenge.  We give you 20 questions and 20 clues, similar to a crossword, and you have to guess the answers before the time runs out. Anything over 15 is a great score in today's rugby trivia challenge! 💪 Let us know how you do. 👇https://t.co/0P792bbHN0 — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June …

Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll has experienced some incredible moments in the green jersey and in the blue of Leinster.  From Heineken Cup glory to historic Grand Slam victories, the 41-year-old will be forever regarded as one of Ireland’s greatest every rugby servants. It was that service that made him an ideal fit for the British and Irish Lions, with whom …

Welcome to day 49 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. Can you score above 16/20 in today's rugby trivia challenge? 👀https://t.co/vFODSRLkkt — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June 26, 2020 So, for example, if the …

Following our quiz on the 2017 Lions, in our latest rugby quiz, we want you to name every player that was named in the 2013 British and Irish Lions squad.  Warren Gatland’s side recovered from a shaky start, losing their opening Test 21-23, to win the series against Australia during a very memorable tour. This is a lot harder than …

In our latest rugby quiz, we are asking you to name Ireland’s top points scorers of all-time. Each of these players have scored over 100 points for Ireland. However, to make this quiz a little easier, we have only included players who have represented the country within the last 25 years. Time for your daily dose of rugby trivia. 🙌 …

Welcome to day 47 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. A relatively straight-forward edition today. Let's see how you fare. 🏉👇https://t.co/gzRCCgGJCa — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June 24, 2020 So, for example, if the …

A cross-code clash between the All Blacks and the Kangaroos, Australia’s rugby league national team, could take place at the end of the year.  The proposal of this hybrid match was put forward by promoter Dean Lonergan and it is said that it is under consideration by both New Zealand Rugby and the Australian Rugby League. Sport and rugby in …

Warren Gatland will once again take charge of the British & Irish Lions in their tour of South Africa next year, an honour he has had bestowed on him twice in the past.  Despite his impressive record as Lions head coach, a series win in Australia in 2013 and a draw against New Zealand three years ago, the former Wales …

Welcome to day 46 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. Yesterday's average was just 45% 👀 Can you score better than that today? 💪https://t.co/UfaOULpcIh — Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) June 22, 2020 So, for …

In our latest rugby quiz, we want you to name every player that was named in the 2017 British and Irish Lions squad.  The Lions created history that year by securing a series draw against the All Blacks in what was an enthralling couple of weeks in New Zealand. In this quiz, we want you to name 49 different players …

Munster CEO Ian Flanagan has confirmed that “serious conversations” have taken place regarding the potential naming rights for Thomond Park. The famous Limerick rugby ground has long been earmarked for naming sponsorship and although this was met with resistance during the southern province’s heyday in the 2000s, there is a growing understanding and acceptance that this needs to be established …