Ronan Calvert

Watch As ‘Fields Of Athenry’ Rings Out On Aer Lingus Flight To Edinburgh

February 3, 2017

Aer Lingus, the official airline of the Irish rugby team is helping to bring the magic of #HomeAdvantage to Edinburgh this weekend with a special message delivered straight from the aircraft’s cockpit. The captain on flight EI3254, which departed Dublin Airport at 14:25 today, had a special welcome for rugby fans onboard as the plane … More Watch As ‘Fields Of Athenry’ Rings Out On Aer Lingus Flight To Edinburgh

BACK TO BUSINESS: Munster Vs Edinburgh Preview

February 3, 2017

Written by Conal Lane Come the day, Come the hour, Come the Six Nations and the annual test of provincial squad depth, this week more so due to a rescheduled fixture. A healthy (unlucky?) 13 Munster representatives in the Ireland squad this year, for the opening two rounds of the Six Nations means a debut … More BACK TO BUSINESS: Munster Vs Edinburgh Preview

SENIOR REPORT: Bandon Brush Munchins Aside To Make Senior Cup Semi-Finals

February 2, 2017

Ronan Calvert reports from Bandon RFC Bandon have made it to their first ever Senior Cup semi-final, following their defeat of St Munchin’s College earlier today. Munchin’s lead after 15 minutes when outhalf Jason Kiely knocked over a penalty but Bandon would score the first try of the day. The home side had started to show … More SENIOR REPORT: Bandon Brush Munchins Aside To Make Senior Cup Semi-Finals

As It Happened: Bandon Vs Munchin’s

February 2, 2017

Live updates from Bandon RFC for Bandon Grammar’s Senior Cup quarter-final with St Munchin’s. 1′: The game kicks off and Munchin’s Jason Kiely clears down field. 7′: Both teams getting a feel for the game. Very wet here. Handling errors aplenty 9′: Munchins scrum, just inside the Bandon half. 15′: Some good Munchin’s play earns … More As It Happened: Bandon Vs Munchin’s

SENIOR REPORT: Glenstal Get The Win In Clanwilliam

February 1, 2017

Denis Hayes reports from Clanwilliam Glenstal progress with a convincing win to reach just their second ever Senior Cup semi-final. Glenstal started the better of the sides as Ben Healy converting a penalty in the early stages. Rockwell’s Joe McCormack made some good runs down the wing in response but Glenstal later soon edged into … More SENIOR REPORT: Glenstal Get The Win In Clanwilliam

Hold Your Horses: Ireland Six Nations Preview

January 30, 2017

‘We beat the All Blacks, we can beat anyone’ Form The Six Nations is a championship. A test of consistency, one week to the next. Supporters remember 2016 for the two blockbuster performances. Defeating South Africa on their home turf for the first time and famously overcoming the All Blacks in Chicago What isn’t mentioned … More Hold Your Horses: Ireland Six Nations Preview

Senior Cup Quarter-Final Predictions

January 29, 2017

PBC Vs Crescent Presentation should overcome the hurdle of Crescent with relative ease and continue on their ways to Senior Cup silverware. Verdict: PBC by 15 CBC Vs Ardscoil Ardscoil are still hurting from there PBC thrashing in round one but they will relish this second opportunity following their bye to the quarters. The … More Senior Cup Quarter-Final Predictions

JUNIOR CUP REPORT: Munchin’s Make Light Work Of Glenstal

January 26, 2017

Ronan Calvert reports from the University of Limerick St Munchin’s have booked their spot in the Junior Cup quarter finals following a convincing win over Glenstal on Thursday afternoon. Right from the off, Munchin’s underlined their intentions. The Corbally schoolboys carried forward with purpose before passing the ball through the hands for the first time … More JUNIOR CUP REPORT: Munchin’s Make Light Work Of Glenstal

As It Happened: Glenstal Vs Munchins

January 26, 2017

Live updates of the Junior Cup game between St Munchin’s College and Glenstal Abbey in UL 1′: The game kicks off. 3′: Craig Carew dives in for a try as Munchin’s put the ball through the hands for the first time. Keith McInerney’s effort is just wide. 5-0 5′: Taylor Gleeson strikes a a penalty … More As It Happened: Glenstal Vs Munchins

McMahon Leads Munchin’s To Victory In Castletroy Classic

January 25, 2017

Ronan Calvert reports from Thomond Park A last gasp try from captain Kealan McMahon has given Munchin’s a win that will last long in the memory for all involved. Munchin’s were the side with the better of the chances early on and made their dominance count when they went over for a try in the … More McMahon Leads Munchin’s To Victory In Castletroy Classic