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Written by Conal Lane Credit to them, Cardiff continued their impressive record in Cork as they notched up a fourth victory over the men in red. This week however, brings a Dragons team who barely scraped past Zebre (11-6) last week & finished last season with less than half the points total of Edinburgh who … More CONFIDENCE BOOST: Munster Vs Dragons Preview
North Vs South is a video series from TheWeeklyHaka where we compare players from each hemisphere. Last time out we saw outhalves Stuart Hogg and Damian McKenzie go head to head in a classy contest. In that poll, Hogg came out as the winner with 62% of the votes in his favour! This week however, it will be World … More Video/Poll: Dan Biggar Vs Bernard Foley
It’s funny really, you spend every training session trying to get one up on the lads vying for your place, but when circumstances like this arise it’s almost like they circle the wagons! Our very own Conal Lane had the opportunity to sit down and have an emotional chat with recently retired Munster star Johnny … More Munster Haka Interviews Jonny Holland | ‘When That Dream Is Cut Short They Help In Whatever Way They Can’
Written by Conal Lane A wet and windy start to Pro12 life this year, but a decent performance and win will do this writer just fine. Munster had a job to do and away they went to Llanelli and did it. This Friday brings forth another of the Welsh regions in Cardiff Blues, who overcame … More MOMENTUM: Munster Vs Cardiff Preview
After a half way point interval last weekend, North Vs South is well and truly back with a bang for episode six! Last time out we saw five-eights Owen Farrell and Matt Giteau go head to head in a classy contest. In that poll, Giteau came out as the winner with 55% of the votes … More Video/Poll: Stuart Hogg Vs Damian McKenzie
Written By Conal Lane We begin 2016-17 against the Scarlets, hopefully with a repeat of the same 31-15 scoreline from last May, but I don’t want to curse it. New season, new coach, new recruits and an outstanding new away strip. It’s a fun change to feel genuine positivity and hopeful anticipation for the coming … More Out of The Blocks: Munster Vs Scarlets Preview
Join our Pro 12 Fantasy League with the pin 711890-57 Benetton Treviso Predicted Finish: 10th Star Player: Marty Banks Key Man: Alessandro Zanni One to Watch: Ian McKinley Greatest Strength: The impressive signings of Tito Tebaldi, Tomasso Allan, Marty Banks, Luke McLean and Ian McKinley should strengthen their halfback options significantly. Eduardo Gori had previously been the cornerstone … More Munster Haka Pro 12 Guide 2016/2017
North Vs South is a series of videos which faces off two players from either sides of the hemisphere. Tell us who you think is the winner by voting in the comments or on the poll. Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel The Weekly Haka for tonnes of similar content. Episode four of North Vs South … More Video/Poll: Owen Farrell Vs Matt Giteau
North Vs South is a series of videos which faces off two players from either sides of the hemisphere. Tell us who you think is the winner by voting in the comments or on the poll. Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel The Weekly Haka for tonnes of similar content. Episode three of North Vs South … More Video/Poll: Maro Itoje Vs Eben Etzebeth
1st Place: New Zealand Danger Man: Beauden Barrett Key Player: Ben Smith One to Watch: Ardie Savea Best XV: Moody, Coles, Franks, Whitelock, Retallick, Cane, Savea, Read; Smith, Barrett, Crotty, Fekitoa; Naholo, Smith, Dagg Question to be answered: They looked as confident and classy as ever in their June destruction of Wales, but how will the All Black’s manage to navigate … More Munster Haka Rugby Championship Preview!
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