Waratahs V Highlanders Prediction: Highlanders First Try Scorer: Aaron Smith Super Haka Fans (Waratahs): Jordan Curry, Stephen Power, Padraig Cullinan Super Haka Fans (Highlanders): Tom Egan, Seamas Bualier, Patrick Griffin We’re backing the Highlanders to cause another upset this weekend. The Dunedin outfit’s excellently trained backline could prove the difference between the two sides as the … More Super Rugby Semi Final Preview
Southern Hemisphere talent is set to star for Munster New Zealand born Tyler Bleyendaal confirmed his move from the Crusaders to Munster last summer. Many of us felt much excitement as not only had the flyhalf previously worn the famous Baby Black jersey but he had in fact captained the U20 side and picked up a nomination … More Tyler Bleyendaal Expectations
Earlier today, Joe Schmidt named his Ireland training squad for the World Cup. We look into who should be counted as winners and losers. SQUAD Forwards (23) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) Michael Bent (Dublin University/Leinster) Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster)* Sean Cronin (St. Mary’s College/Leinster) Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)* Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster) Jamie Heaslip (Dublin University/Leinster) Iain Henderson … More Ireland World Cup Squad: The Winners and Losers
Hooking, once the most important job at scrum-time has been left behind in the advances of modern rugby. Players such as Keith Wood, Brian Moore and Sean Fitzpatrick had perfected the hooking technique which proved vital during their playing years. However, due to pack size increasing in modern rugby there has been more pressure on … More Hooking: A Dying Art Of Rugby?
JJ Hanrahan stole the show as Emerging Ireland put Emerging Italy to the sword at the Tbilisi Cup. Hanrahan, who joins Northampton Saints in August could well be on Joe Schmidt’s radar for the next two seasons as he once again showed that he is too good to be ignored. Assist #1 The Kerryman shows … More JJ Hanrahan Magical Performance V Emerging Italy
There is always a sense of guilt, sorrow and reluctance when criticizing vulnerable Ian Keatley – this accurately reflects why he is not a top outhalf. IAN Keatley joined Munster in the 2011 season as the record-breaking career of Ronan O’Gara began to come to a close. ‘ROG’ was a fan favourite and an icon of rugby all around the globe. Tying to … More Player Analysis: Ian Keatley
AN INSIGHT into Denis Hurley’s contribution to Munster in 2014/2015. Over the last two seasons, Munster have seen former fullback and wing Denis Hurley convert into a strong running, offloading and defensively rock solid inside centre. The St Munchin’s student, played in the centre during his school years but has since spent his professional career … More Player Analysis: Denis Hurley
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