Preview: Munster v Zebre
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyMunster have named Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray in their starting line-up for Friday's Guinness PRO12 clash with Zebre at Thomond Park. The duo return along with prop Dave Kilcoyne, fly-half JJ Hanrahan,...
Ospreys cement top spot
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Ospreys continued to rule the Welsh roost in the Pro12 as tries from Eli Walker and Rhys Webb saw them win 17-15 at Newport Gwent Dragons. After Jason Tovey and Dan Biggar had traded penalties, Walker...
Pro12: Strauss' Warriors grounded
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Pro12, which began with a scintillating opening round last week, looks set to produce more drama in Round Two. Round One saw more tries scored than ever before (33) and the second highest ever...
O'Callaghan embarrassed by defeat
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyMunster embarrassed themselves at the weekend with their loss to Edinburgh according to veteran second row Donncha O'Callaghan. The Limerick side lost a third game in a row at Thomond Park for the first...
O'Callaghan: 'Thomond holds no fear for visiting teams'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter losing three matches in a row at Thomond Park for the first time since rugby went professional, Munster captain Donncha O'Callaghan admitted the Limerick venue had lost its fear factor for visiting...
Pro12: Munster look for consistency
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...
Munster v Edinburgh (Fri)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSimon Zebo returns to provincial action for Munster at Thomond Park on Friday night, while three players will make their competitive debuts. Hooker Kevin O'Byrne, back-row Shane Buckley and centre...