A HOME PRO 12 semi-final defeat of the Ospreys was largely expected. Munster have been exceptional this season and coming into the weekend no side had ever lost a semi on their own turf. That said, beating the Welsh region was never a straightforward task and Rassie Erasmus’ men broke down their opponents admirably, emphatically underlining their … More Analysis: Sterner Test Awaits As Scarlets Size Up Munster
‘Player Profile’ is the name that we’ve stuck to player analysis pieces that feature up and coming youngsters playing for Munster. Unfortunately, with the exception of Jack O’Donoghue, our player profiles over on Facebook proved the kiss of death to every single player that featured, with Brian Haugh, Luke O’Dea, Darren Moroney and Paddy Butler among those to be released from the Munster … More PLAYER PROFILE: Fineen Wycherley
Six Nations 2009, Ireland Vs France, Jamie Heaslip scores a vital try. Rapid, powerful, talented. Heaslip epitomized Declan Kidney’s Grand Slam winning team. I think Ireland were on a different level back then and I would have similar feelings about Jamie Heaslip. Ireland Vs France 2017, Ireland win and Heaslip has had what is … More ANALYSIS: Plenty Of Subtlety, But Not Enough Impact From Jamie Heaslip In 2017
After Ireland’s ‘shock’ defeat to Scotland in the opening round we analyse why it shouldn’t come as a surprise, what Ireland should change and what could unfold in the Six Nations in the next few weeks. Underrated Scotland Going into the first round no one could predict an Irish defeat, it was all about the Grand … More Shock To The System: What Happens Now?
THE MUNSTER JUGGERNAUT continued on Saturday night with a precious away win in Scotstoun. The men in red put their bodies on the line, fought for every inch and on the overall, produced an emotional performance for the ages. However, from a technical point of view, it was an off-day for the visitors and such … More The Missing Ingredient: Munster Breakdown Analysis
‘Player Profile’ is the name that we’ve stuck to player analysis pieces that feature up and coming youngsters playing for Munster. Unfortunately, with the exception of Jack O’Donoghue, our player profiles over on Facebook proved the kiss of death to every single player that featured, with Brian Haugh, Luke O’Dea, Darren Moroney and Paddy Butler among those to be released from the Munster … More Player Profile: Conor Oliver
He powers over, wheels away in emotion, thumps the Munster crest and roars into the north terrace. This was not a childhood Munster supporter, this was no Peter O’Mahony or Donnacha Ryan, this was Jaco Taute on his European debut – a South African bruiser who epitomized everything great about Munster’s performance on Saturday afternoon. … More One to Keep: Jaco Taute
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!
Supporters in the south of Ireland are equally able to pat their province on the back as they are to analyse the flaws. The dominant feeling in the year or two gone by was indeed the negative aspect, so much so that some supporters now find themselves drowning in doubts about Munster’s prospects forever more. But you … More The Future Of My Province – Munster Squad Analysis
‘Player Profile’ is the name that we’ve stuck to player analysis pieces that feature up and coming youngsters playing for Munster. Unfortunately, with the exception of Jack O’Donoghue, our player profiles have been a kiss of death to every single player that has featured up until this season, with Brian Haugh, Luke O’Dea, Darren Moroney and Paddy Butler among those to be … More Player Profile: Ben Betts
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