Munster go into battle without one of their greatest warrior's as Foley changes 5 for Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster were dealt another blow ahead of their crunch Pro12 clash with Edinburgh in Cork tomorrow night as inspirational second row Donnacha Ryan has failed to recover from a concussion and wasn't included...
Squad Update
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsThe latest injury and squad news as Munster continue preparations for this Friday's crucial Guinness PRO12 encounter with Edinburgh in Cork (KO 7.35pm), while on the club front, there was strong academy...
Munster's glorious past can no longer bail out their gloomy present
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTackle low. Full-on," Jerry Flannery said. "Full-on?" Donnacha Ryan asked. "Yeah" Flannery replied. Flannery got into position with the tackle bag at Munster training at the University of Limerick earlier...
Squad Update
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsFollowing on from Saturday's game against Leinster it was confirmed Donnacha Ryan sustained a concussion in the opening 30 minutes, with the Tipperary-lock now following return to play protocols.
Ireland squad for Round 5 of the 2016 6 Nations Championship
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland National Coaching Team have named a squad of 35 players for the final week of the 2016 6 Nations Championship. Forwards (19) Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster)...
6 Nations Highlights: Ireland vs Italy
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyHugely dominant Irish performance as they emerge as 43-point victors in this high-scoring encounter. The game seemed to be wrapped up by half-time as Ireland went in four tries up at the break. Despite...
Ireland cast off the shackles to run sorry Azzurri ragged
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith time almost up in the first half at the Aviva yesterday Ireland reclaimed their own 22 drop-out through Donnacha Ryan, and set about securing the ball at the ruck. Leading 20-3 at that point, and...
Ireland Bounce Back To Winning Ways
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsIreland tallied up nine tries - the most they have ever scored in a Six Nations match - as they put injury-hit Italy to the sword in a one-sided contest at the Aviva Stadium. Munster's CJ Stander crossed...
Donnacha Ryan on Ireland's thumping win: I leave it to the good looking lads to score tries
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMan-of-the-match Donnacha Ryan was confident that Ireland were capable of the display which saw them destroy Italy 58-15 at the Aviva Stadium.
