Author: Ronan Calvert

Owner of Ireland Radar. JOE contributor.

Donncha O’Callghan and Two Current Munster Players Added To Star-Studded Barbarians Squad To Take On Tonga In Thomond Park

November 6, 2017

We already knew the bruising Julian Savea was Thomond Park-bound, but a further bunch of international stars and local heroes have today been added to the Baabaas squad about to take on Tonga this Friday night. Most notably, Munster and Ireland legend Donncha O’Callaghan will make his Thomond Park return as he teams up with … More Donncha O’Callghan and Two Current Munster Players Added To Star-Studded Barbarians Squad To Take On Tonga In Thomond Park

Julian Savea And The Barbarians Are On Their Way To Thomond Park This November

October 30, 2017

The Barbarians are back at Thomond Park taking on Tonga for the first time on Friday 10 November – 19.30 Kick Off. It is also an historic occasion for the rugby world, as the Barbarians Women’s team makes its debut against Munster Women in the afternoon too – Kick off 2.30pm. Both the Barbarians and Tonga will have plenty of talent at their disposal and will light up the stadium with their unique … More Julian Savea And The Barbarians Are On Their Way To Thomond Park This November

Zebo Excluded As Eleven Munstermen Make Joe Schmidt’s Squad For The November Series

October 26, 2017

Joe Schmidt has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming November internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina and it’s typically opinion-dividing… Simon Zebo is the main man to miss out following his agreement to join Racing 92 next season, but there’s a few more talking points than just that. Surprise Inclusions: Andrew Porter, Bundee Aki, … More Zebo Excluded As Eleven Munstermen Make Joe Schmidt’s Squad For The November Series

CITY CUP FINAL REPORT: Relentless Rockwell Defeat Glenstal

October 25, 2017

Denis Hayes reports… Today’s game saw Glenstal participate in their fourth consecutive City Cup final as they took on Rockwell in a repeat of 2009’s centrepiece – an occasion that saw the Limerick side run out 9-8 winners. 26 time Munster Schools Cup winners Rockwell arrived with a strong squad, but Glenstal knew they would … More CITY CUP FINAL REPORT: Relentless Rockwell Defeat Glenstal

RACING AGAINST TIME: Win Or Bust As Munster Look To Get Back On Track

October 17, 2017

European Rugby takes no prisoners. Win neither of your opening two games and you may as well start packing it in. It’s the nature of the competition. Munster travelled to the south of France last Sunday lunchtime looking to bounce back from defeat to rivals Leinster only to produce a lethargic, error-ridden performance that many … More RACING AGAINST TIME: Win Or Bust As Munster Look To Get Back On Track

MATCH REPORT: Hanrahan The Hero As Munster Comeback To Crush Cardiff

September 30, 2017

Ronan Calvert reports from Thomond Park  It was a bright Saturday afternoon in Thomond Park as Munster looked to bounce back from their Scotstoun shit-show. Our Lions were back, and unlike Ospreys’ Scott Baldwin, we were egging them on to bite. Cardiff outhalf Jarrod Evans was the difference in the early stages with two sublime … More MATCH REPORT: Hanrahan The Hero As Munster Comeback To Crush Cardiff

Could Munster Be Facing A Dilemma At Outhalf?

September 17, 2017

Just three games into the new season and we’ve already seen Munster’s assured, clinical best mixed with some slightly muddier moments. Top of the table with 14 points, you would think Munster supporters really shouldn’t have much to moan about. Well, it doesn’t quite turn out that way. You see, you don’t just take these … More Could Munster Be Facing A Dilemma At Outhalf?

MHS WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Gameweek #1

September 10, 2017

 The results that you’ve sent in this week! SENIOR FRIENDLY RESULT: Newbridge 7-25 Glenstal Result: Glenstal win (+3 points) Score Centre Bonus: (+0 points) BOWEN SHIELD RESULT: Bandon 38-25 Clonmel Result: Bandon win (+3 points) Score Centre Bonus: (+1 Point) MCCARTHY CUP FRIENDLY RESULT: Munchins 50-5 Roscrea Result: Munchins win (3 points) Score Centre Bonus: … More MHS WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Gameweek #1

MATCH REPORT: Wooton Shines As Munster Tame The Cheetahs

September 9, 2017

Ronan Calvert reports from Thomond Park FT: Munster 51-18 Cheetahs Wet and windy conditions cleared before kick-off, leaving a ray of sunshine lighting up the newly-laid Thomond Park surface. Conditions that perhaps seemed better suited to the offload-happy Cheetahs, but it didn’t quite turn out that way. Munster took the initiate early on with some truly … More MATCH REPORT: Wooton Shines As Munster Tame The Cheetahs