Leinster’s Sean wins battle of brothers
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt is one thing to win an interprovincial derby, but Leinster’s Sean Cronin had another reason to be satisfied with his night’s work at Thomond Park after getting bragging rights over his brother.
Indiscipline frustrates Johann van Graan as Leinster roll on
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGiven the trail of destruction Leinster have left in their wake on visits to opposition grounds this season, it would be easy to portray Munster as just another hapless victim of a superbly efficient rugby...
Baxter keen to move on after win over ‘cheats’ Saracens
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyExeter won 14-7 in the first clash of the Premiership arch-rivals since Saracens’ punishment for salary cap breaches.
Smith stars as Ireland U20s run in six tries against Munster Development side
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe result was never going to be the primary indicator of the worth of this pre-season workout, but in running in six tries and building important momentum, there was a lot to like about the performance...
Graham at the double as Edinburgh level up 1872 Cup series
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDarcy Graham scored a sensational double as Edinburgh triumphed 29-19 in a Murrayfield thriller to square up their 1872 Cup series at one win apiece with Glasgow.
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)....
