Van Graan: 'We didn't start the game well enough'
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJohann van Graan was left to rue Munster’s failure to break down Leinster’s defences as Leo Cullen’s defending champions continued their 100 per cent start to the Guinness PRO14 campaign...
Byrne Try Proves The Difference As Leinster Prevail In Thomond
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster’s defence stood tall as tonight’s dogged 13-6 GUINNESS PRO14 derby win brought Munster’s two-year, 21-match unbeaten record at Thomond Park to an end. Leo Cullen’s men...
Blade Steps Into Captaincy Role For Connacht
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsScrum half Caolin Blade is set to captain Connacht as they travel to Kingspan Stadium to take on provincial rivals Ulster in the GUINNESS PRO14 on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm). Blade has been a central figure...
Game in 60 seconds: Leinster continue unbeaten start to Pro14 title defence
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWith the clock ticking and Munster trailing 13-6, the home side won a crucial penalty inside the Leinster 22 after a sustained period of pressure and kicked for the corner.
Leinster Make Nine Changes For Munster Showdown
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the respective Conference leaders prepare to face off, Leinster have made nine personnel changes and two positional switches to the team to play Munster at the Thomond Park on Saturday (kick-off 6pm)....
Ulster Stretch Unbeaten Home Run To 18 Matches
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTonight’s sold-out Kingspan Stadium crowd were served up a festive treat with all the trimmings as Ulster put five tries past provincial rivals Connacht in a runaway 35-3 derby win. Alan O’Connor,...
Carbery Returns For Munster’s Festive Clash With Leinster
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Munster team to face arch rivals Leinster at a sold-out Thomond Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 6pm) has been named by head coach Johann van Graan. Billy Holland captains the Conference B leaders...
Benetton Treviso get better of Zebre despite Juan Ignacio Brex’s early red card
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyHooker Hame Faiva scored a hat-trick of tries as Benetton Treviso overcame the early dismissal of Juan Ignacio Brex to gain a 36-25 win over Zebre in the Guinness Pro14 clash at Stadio Monigo.
Addison Back From Suspension For Ulster
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThere are 13 personnel changes to the Ulster team for Friday night’s GUINNESS PRO14 derby encounter with Connacht at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm). Over 17,000 tickets have already been sold...
Andy Farrell to run the rule over Ireland hopefuls as Munster host Leinster
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThere may be more current Ireland internationals watching Saturday night’s game from the Thomond Park stands than actually in the thick of the action but do not be deceived. There is plenty of evidence...
